davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1924-09-26
SPEED OF LIGHT
 BEING WORKED OUT
Prof. MichaslsQn Announces
 Result Of investigations

Chicago. Sept. 26.-Professor A. A. Nicholson of the University of Chi cago, one Of the worlds most em- inent scientists. today announced through the Associated Press re- suits of experimentation with the ve- iocity of light. conducted by him last summer at Mount Wilson observa- tory In California. The outcome. he said, was very promising"
 The problem was to reduce uncer- tainty as to the number of miles light travels in one second of time. Dr. Nicholson explained that thus far the average speed given by various methods of measurement was S6.300miles a second, the un- certainty being matter of twenty or thirty miles, and the goal re- 1uction of this uncertainty 10 one mile,
 Apparatus Used.
 To obtain his results this summer, Dr. Nicholson used an octagonal re- volving mirror and improvements in this apparatus will. it is hoped, give even more satisfactory results when the work is continued in the sum- mer of 1895. His announcement in full follows.
 "The velocity of light is one of the most fundamental of the constants of nature, and this alone would jus lify the attempt to measure its value with the highest possible pre- cison. But, in addition to it's scien- life importance, it may prove to have q practical value if the result of such measurement can be ob- lained with sufficient accuracy.
 "1he mean of the various measure 'ncnts thus far Attempted is 1S6,30C miles per second with an uncertainty certainty can be reduced to one mile !he results could De utilized to obtair distances between stations from fifty 10 one hundred miles apart far more eXpeGitiously and with an order of ac curacy at least as great as that obtain hblp p , lliS h9hhI liittiIou Ol ti itthb uii ton. Indeed there arc possibilities o utilizing the velocity of light in case where trianSulaton would be difficul or Impossible.
 Al Mount Wilson.
 "An invitation rendered by Dr. E. c Hale, then director of the oMunt Wi son observatory, and supported by J c. Merriam, drcctor of the Carnegi institution, made it possible to insta tEe necessary apparatus on Noun Wilson, with Mount San Antonio, 2 miles away. as the distant station il he summer of 1923, but smoke ant haze rom burning oil and from fores fires made it impossible to test tn Possibility of the method at so great distance.
 This was accomplished during tn
New Britain herald., 1924-09-26
"BoB' sHAwKEY TO WE'D

Philadelphia, Sept 2e.-James Robert shawkey, better known to the baseball world as Bob" Shaw key. star pitcher of the New York Yankees, has taken out a marriage license here to wed Hazel J. Bolton, of fl East. 44th street, New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-26
HALF OF TOWN BURNED

Fairbanks. Alaska, Sept. 26. -- Fire starting in the upstairs kitch- en of the Grand hotel yesterday destroyed half the town of Tanana and did an estimated damage of sSO,OOO said a report received here today.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-26
NJ. T. RIICH DIES

Greenwich, Conn, Sept. 26.--Wil- liam T. Ritch, descendent of an old and prominent family of Green wich. died today. Mir. Ritch was head of the New York Insurance firm of William T. Ritch. Inc. He Is survived by his widow and one daughter.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-26

Heading 6sB in the Herald classi- fed ad section takes care of radio.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
MOVEMENT ID DUST
 CANDIDATE IN TEX.
Trying to Show Mrs, Ferguson
 Is Disqualified
Associated Press.

Austin, Texas, Sept. 2a.-Counsel for Charles NJ. Dickson, plaintiff in the injunction case seeking to dis qualify Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson. democratic candidate for governor. was prepared today to introduce evidence and present arguments ip support of the contention that Mrs. Ferguson's name should not appear on the ballot in November.
 The defense planned to take up its arguments on Jurisdiction of the state district court and the consti- tutionality of the law under which Mir. Dickson brought suit and the question whether woman has the right to hold office in Texas. These were declared to be the foundation of the case.
 The defense yesterday attacked the validity of the law and the jurisdiction of the court. It was argued that MT. Dickson had no right to bring the suit under the statute because the question is a political matter for the law officers of the state and because Mrs. Fer guson's election would not damage the plaintiff. ...
 The plaintiff yesterday filed a supplemental petition intended to show that statements alleged to have been made by Mrs. Fer guson indicated an agreement whereby her husband, James F.. Ferguson, former governor, woud be the real governor in the event of her election. This would be in circumvention of the impeachment verdicts against Ferguson several years ago, which barred him from holding public office In the state, 1t previously had been alleged.
 Mrs. Ferguson, in answer to the suit, denied that there was any agreement between herself and her husband that he was to be gov ernor in her name and similar an- swer filed by the state attorney gen. eral, named as defendant in the suit, declared such charges to be conclusions of opinion and insuf- ficient In law to make cause of &C., ton.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
TO VISIT VETERANS
Candy, Fruit, Cigars and Tobacco Wanted for Soldiers Home-Cars Needed to Convey Visitors.

The annual pilgrimage to the veterans home at Norotqn will be made Sunday by members of Stan. ley Post, c. A. R., L. D. Penfield camp, Sans of Veterans and the Sons of Veterans auxiliary. The members of the organizations men, toned will meet at the South Con- gregational church on Sunday morning at s:30 o'clock, as many as own cars bringing their own cars. and will drive to Noroton. About 50 are expected to go and the com, mittee has appealed for more cars.
 Contributions of fruit, candy, cigars and tobacco for the veterans have been requested and will be ac- cepted Saturday afternoon by Past Division President Mrs. Jennie God dard of 5s Griswold street, Mrs. Bessie Lewis of 107 Maple street and Mrs. Lilla Weir of 22 Cottage Place. <
 These organizations have been invited to the flag raising ceremony at the Stanley Memorial church Saturday afternoon and will be rep resented there:
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23

the past two years at the hands of the Eastern league pennant winners. In order 10 get a good start, Dunn will send Lefty Groves, his star southpaw against the Brasscos.
 Manager Kitty Bransfleld of Wa terbury was equally confident that his team would repeat the successes achieved by other Eastern leaguu champions in the past two years. He was undecided whether to start Andy Rush. his curve ball artist, or Moose Fuller, giant spitballer against the Orioles in the opening game. The fineups for the game which starts at S:15 o'clock eastern daylight time, were announced as follows:
 Baltimore:-Maisel, 3b; Connolly, If; Jacobs, If; Jacobson, cf: Sheedy, 1b; Boley, ss; Tomlin, 2b; Mccarthy, tc; Groves. p.
 N Waterbury:-SchmehI ss: Demoe, 2b; Solomon, If; Yordy. If; Graham, ,tb; Long. Sb; Burke, of; schauffel, c: Rush or Fuller. p.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
Blames Newspapers for
 Writing Up HighWayman

Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 23.-News- papers that print sensational TO- mances woven around the exploits of "sheik bandits" and "bobbed haired happer bandits" are to blame for the increase in crime, Frederick N. Witney, vice-presldent of a New York surety company told the grain dealers national association in an- nual session here today.
 The losses incurred by surety companies since the war are the greatest in its history" Mir. Witney said. "The bandits and burglars of
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
565 AT EVENING SCHOOLS
Attendance Is Below Expectations Hut Director o'Brien Blames Weather--357 at Junior High.

fr''N"NN sn bei"" ASAPsesefohs
 Hut Director o'Brlcn Blames
 weather--357 at Junior High.
 The evening school sessions began last night with an attendance of b65. according to the report made this morning to Superintendent of
 Schools s. II. Holmes by James E. o'Brien, director of adult education. There were 357 at the Central Junior High school, 125 of whom were in the continuation, or ad- .yanced classes; S5 reported at the Washington school and 123 at the Elihu Burritt Junior high.
 The figure for total enrollment was smaller than expected. but Di- rector O'Brien is inclined to blame this on tn eweather. The total onrollment last year was 1885. but the average daily attendance was 443, smaller than that last night. Although the stores in the Wash- ington school district have been thoroughly placarded in both Eng lis hand Polish. a further effort will be made to bring the evening schools to the attention of the residents of that section by having the children at the Washington and Bartlett
 schools take notices home An en- tertainment is being planned to bring possible students to the school, where a talk on the bene- fits of the night classes will be given.
 A shifting of the teaching force may be necessary because of the large number of students at the Gen. tral Junior High school and the small number at the two other schools, Principal Weeks having asked that three more, teachers be allowed him. These may be sup piled by drawing on the Washing ton school unless the attendance there increases tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23
0R|OLES-BRASSCOS
 ARE AT IT TODAY
Both Teams Confident of Win
 ming in Series {

waterbury Sept. aS. After "a
 ght of heavy rain the morning
 rought bright sun and a skipping breeze which quickly dried out the field as Btassco park and made pos sible the playing of the first game of the three-game post season series between Baltimore International league champions, and Waterbury, Eastern league title winners here this afternoon.
 The Baltimore squad of 1a men headed by owner-Manager Jack Dunn, arrived in New Haven last night by special car, attached to the Federal Express, and motored over 10 Waterbury this morning. Dunn expressed himself as confident that his club would reverse the two set- hacks received by his champions In
New Britain herald., 1924-09-23

today are mostly kids, ,unschooled in
 the art of crime. and therefore far more dangerous to encounter. The older type of. hardened criminal. was bit more considerate of his vic tim and shot one as last resort"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS MONDAY
Tents to Be Pitched in Mckinley Park
(Old Graveyard

NeWark's Community Chautauqua
will open at Mckinley Park (Old
Grave Yard) west of Sixth street, be
tween Church and Main, Monday,
July 7th, and continue throughout
the week, during which time the fol
lowing unexceptionable program will
be rendered:
Monday night "Three Wise
Fools"
Tuesday afternoon Charles D.
Issacson and company. Night-"An
Arabian Nights Musical Entertain
ment" by C. D. Issacson company.
Wednesday afternoon = Theresa
Sheehan Concert company. Night
Lecture-"G Guarding the Gates" by
Hon. Robe Carl White, assistant Sec
retary of labor in charge of immigra-
tion.
Thursday afternoon Music and
contests by Green and his band
Night-Green and his band.
Friday afternoon-Olivar's Philip
pine Quintette-Music. Night Lee
ture-"A Challenge to Democracy"
by William C. McCulloug.
Saturday afternoon-Lecture "New
Worlds for Old" by G. c. Aydelott.
Night-Comedy "Buddies."
One of the main features of the en-
tire program is the lecture "Guarding
the Gates" Wednesday evening, by
Hon. Robe Carl White, Assistant Sec
retary of Labor. Mr.. White is the
man who directs immigration and
sees that the laws are obeyed with
justice and mercy; he is the highest
authority on this important matter
and has at his finger tips information
that is most vital.
Labor is especially interested in the
immigration issue, and the working
people of Newark should not fail to
hear Mr.. White on Wednesday night.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04
TALE OF A SHIRT

The truth of the "Hired Mans"
spiel about the manner in which some
merchants handle union made goods
was exemplified the other day when
friend made an almost fruitless
search for shirts carrying the label.
He travelled from store to store
looking for the desired article and his
efforts were finally crowned with
success. Would it not pay dealers to
carry a more complete stock Of union
made goods and see that they are
properly displayed?
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04
PRICE OF MILK REDUCED

The free milk campaign in force
during the past two weeks was end
ed Monday, when the price of milk
was reduced to ten cents a quart and
six cents a pint. The campaign was
inaugurated by the farmer producers
who are members of the Scioto Val
ley Cooperative Milk Producers
Association and at a recent meeting
it was decided to give the consumer
the benefit of the heavy production
and reduce the retail price.
The farmers association has receiv-
ed cooperation from the following
distributors: VIM. Eiffinger, John v.
Mast, Ross Van Winkle, M. j. Lucas,
Johns -Axline, Frank Farquhar, Sam
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04
COMPANIONS IN MISFORTUNE

Shop and factory men are not the
only ones in Newark to bear the hard
ships caused by dull times and scare
ity Of money, as even the city en-
ployes are joining the army Of short
time or no time at all men.
Only few days ago eighteen men
in the street department were given
an indefinite holiday because the city
strong box was busted for the time
being as far as this particular branch
of service is concerned 1t is under
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04
Not FAIR TO OUR MERCHANTS

The legitimate trade to which our
regularly established merchants are
entitled and should receive, is to a
considerable extent interfered with
by itinerant sellers Of numberless ar
ticles, ranging from soap to a suit of
clothes, who visit residences and in
fest the streets soliciting purchasers.
Of course everybody should be per
mitted to endeavor to make a living,
but it seems hardly fair to allow this
class of dealers, who bear no share of
community expenses, entering in COM
petition with business houses whose
proprietors are with US every day in
the year, and pay taxes, rent, insur-
ance and the Lord knows what to-
wards the upkeep Of the town.
Why not charge a license and let
the out door open air merchants con-
tribute their mite to the geenral
fund?
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04
HERE THEY ARE
Continued From Page One)

are playing a losing game. This is
the curse of the entire game-wheth-
er it is in the operation Of the auto
mobile or anything else in the daily
performance Of your livelihood. Get
away from that insane desire of hav-
ing anything but what you can afford
to operate without encroaching on
the other fellow.
To be successful follow these sug-
gestions. They will not only cure
your own troubles but will help to
lessen the other fellows. Don't do
as you imagine you must do because
your neighbor does. Do according to
your own conditions. Let your own
circumstances be your own guide and
you will surely guide yourself to the
only and fightful way Of living.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04

One man thinks that he has sub
stitute for radium, and another be-
lieves that he can manufacture sap
phires, but all the geniuses seem to
be too busy to monkey with an mex
pensive substitute for coal.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04

Vetel, Joseph Murphy and the Davis
Products company and any and all
other dealers who are not Identified
with the association may become
members and are invited to do SO.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04

stood, though, that just as soon as
the new budget has been adopted they
will be reinstated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-07-04

If it's first-class concrete, see US
The Fred Thurner Sons Co., Phone
/ zoos, 243 Beech Street. If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
CASSVILLE

Mrs. Jennie Schluegert of Moline is
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Thos GU
lick.
Mrs. F. E. Blackburn spent the
past week in Bloomington.
Misses Viola Hernon and Opal Nc
Dowell hiked out to the John Bausch
home and spent the day Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Roschi went to Dubuque
Sunday and took her grandson, Billy
Boldt, home after a visit here.
Friends here have word that Mrs.
J. A. Meats of Eau Gale, Wis, is re-
covering after her receLt operation.
The o. II. Falling family motored
to Lancaster Sunday.
Misses Esther West, Genevieve
Brinkman and Edna Garner drove to
Potosi Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Casper are the
parents of baby born last week.
Mrs Harry Horsfall and daughter,
Lorraine, of Dubuque spent the past
week at the John Roe home.
VIM. Seippel of CARRIER, Ia, was a
Sunday caller in town.
Misses Edna Garner and Retha Nc
Dowe1l took four-mile hike to Mud
dy Hollow and visited Esther West
and her school Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
BAGLEY

Ralph Clifton, aged %, son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. T. Clifton, died Wednesday
morning after an illness of several
years. Funeral services were held
Friday at 1920 at the Methodist
church, the Rev. Saintie of Pra. du
CHEN, officiating.
A special silk train passed through
Tuesday and another Wednesday.
Geo. Harris of Bagley and DR.. Nc
Laughlin of Bloomington took the
formers son, John, to Dubuque on the
night train Wednesday for an opera
ton for appendicitis. He is getting
along fine.
James Millen and wife of Dubuque
came up on 81 Thursday, called here
by the death Of Mrs. George Quick.
]. E. Horribly took James Hoyt to
Glen Haven Wednesday to take No.
81 for La Crosse for an operation. He
had the operation and is doing fine.
Walter Gulick went to La Crosse
last week to consult doctors there in
regard to his health.
Miss Knutson, who has been staying
with her aunt, Mrs. G. A. Ready, re-
turned home to Mt Sterling Saturday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
BURTON
tractor dis

Francis Reed, employed at Madison,
drove through in his car Sunday Sun
day to work.
Ted Mink and Ralph Reed have de-
parted for Mt Hope to work on the
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. James wager and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred DechoW
of Dubuque were Sunday callers.
Gordon Laugesen has begun work
saving at his mill daily.
Edna Redman was employed at the
Perry Reed home a few days of last
week.
Mrs. Henry Chapman and daughter
Helen were callers at Frances Reeds
Saturday.
Grandma Reed is at Frances Reeds
for a few days helping care for tee
new baby, who has been qul1e i'll bur
is better.
John Rock of Lancaster was at the
John Day home last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
SPEED E SERVICE

Chas. Sandleback is building an
8x10 brooder house.
We have ten load of coal screen
ings on hand at present time. This
will be the last coal screenings we
will have until fall. First come,
first served.
The Harry Pascoe barn raising
on Saturday was real success.
Everyone enjoyed the food Mrs.
Pascoe and ladies served and Capt.
Pritchett was right on the job all
the time and got all the work out
of us that was possible.
Four A-shaped Shepherd dog
houses for sale cheap.
Fresh car of lime arrived today.
Packed in 50-pound paper sacks.
Just what you want for WhiteWash
and for laying up tile and stone
walls.
Car of wood pulp and Empire
finish on the way.
If the house building in our city
does not wake up by May LIST we
will start giving away to the la
dies with each new home q brand
new up to date spick and span
spring coat Perhaps that will
start home building.
Read our ad elsewhere in this is
sue of the Herald, on the two
homes we have for sale. They will
be sold soon, if interested get in
touch with us at once. They are
a good safe investment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
BEETOWN

Clyde Rogers is expected to soon
take charge of the Thompson barber
shop.
Ed Perrin was taken worse and is
still very ill.
A large crowd attended aid society
Thursday and spent a pleasant time
Next meeting with Mrs. August
Traupe.
Mrs. Addie Sturmer entertained at
six o'clock dinner Tuesday night.
NJ. w. A. had initiation Wednesday
night
Tom Hall will have charge of the
cemetery this year.
wilma Hall and Dora Clark motored
to Boscobel Saturday.
Lester Snyder and family of Madi-
son spent the weekend here.
The Orrin Burr family Of Lancaster
spent the weekend at VIM. Bruins.
L. H. Stevens. J. D. Hatch and wife
and three others of Lancaster took
Sunday dinner at Hotel Auel.
Amber Bean doing fast driving Sun
took front wheel clear off. If we
have any law for fast driving why is
have any law for fast driving why is
it not enforced?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
BLAKES PRAIRIE

Dan Moore was home Saturday from
Cobb, returning for his coupe.
Rosena Pagan, who is teaching at
Neenah, is spending the spring vaca-
ton at home.
Reuben Austin has q new renter
on his farm. The party moved on
last week
Nelson Curtis is working ut Peter
Fagan's.
We all have one sure sign Of spring
now, for Everett Pagan has started
north again.
Mrs. Charles Cook of London is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Moore, this week.
Chas. Moore has bought a now
tractor disc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
GLEN HAVEN

Mrs Wallace Rogers went to Bos-
cobel Thursday morning to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Jas. Barr, and to see
her new granddaughter who arrived
recently.
Josephine Petry is visiting in the
village of Louisburg at the Alois
Runde home.
John Gockel has a new Ford car.
Mrs. T. S. Metcalf and Ethel and
Mrs. Matilda Kuenster left Saturday
for Minneapolis where they will visit
friends and relatives.
Miss Elsie Skinner returned Satur-
day from Bloomington where she Wis
tied her aunt, Mrs. Effie Skinner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
Fishing.

For the sake of advertising, Mr..
Jones, who kept a fishing tackle
shop, had a large rod hanging out
side, with an. artificial fish at the
end Of it. In the early hours of
the morning a man, rather the
worse for his nights enjoyment"
caught sight of the fish, and went
quietly to the door and knocked
Jones, being in bed, looked out of
the window and asked: who's
there?"
pull in yer pole, yuv got bite"
replied the unsteady one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
SHAVINGS
CHIPS AND WRITINGS

"Flattery is knock knocked in
side out"
If the present state of things
sometimes gets on your nerves re-
member that the only man who is
his own boss is The tramp.
AS a hardy plant survives the
frost of winter and blossoms in
the spring, a good idea will with
stand a season of objections if it
is properly nourished.
We are usually judged by our
worst work
Don't put things off-put them
across!
Ill humor has no place in bust
ness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16
A new shipment dire
from the maker.


This seasons most favored shades including
black, Deer, FaWn, Dawn, etc.
We get these stockings direct from the one mill
that specializes no other in producing the best
silk stocking it is possible to make for $1.O0.
They are not only the finest looking, the best fit
ting but the best wearing silk stocking that is OBJ
tainable at $100
They ravel proof, the soles, toes and heels
scientifically reinforced to insure the maximum Of
durability.
These silk stockings are in class by themselves,
and they are-by far-the best silk stockings that
are made to sell for S1.OO
Double Mesh Hair Nets
3 for Csc
There are no nets superior to these-no not even
nets that are sold for about double this price We
know exactly where all nets come from and we
know exactly how to get them. And we know that
we are giving you double mesh hair net that has
no superior even though price is ----3 for Csc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16

You can't always tell. In the case
of every henpecked husband we know,
the brides mother wept at the we'd
ding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-04-16

The matrimonial bans of Henry
Hessling and Miss Magdalena Rupp
both of Potosi, were announced from
the altar of st. Andrews church
SUNDAY.