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New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
INJNNS AT THE OLYMpICS

The United States has won most contests: but American athletes are drawn from q population of 114,oOo,- 900.
 Hardy sons of Finland, with popu- lation of less than New York, or twice that Of Greater Boston, or less than twice that of Chicago. have been our most serious competitors; in fact, Finn dereated our own Clarence De- Mar in the marathon race.
 The old czars attempted 10 Rus sianize the Finnish race. They did not succeed. Sturdy Films did not take smart talk from interiors. When the Bolshcvik menace came they success fully opposed it with arms.
 And what climate in which to raise enough athletes to make the world take notice. The country is sub iect to frequent heavy foss. During the autumn there arc constant heavy rains. Travel during May and June is stopped by thaws, which turn the country into a vast bog. Throughout the winter there is enough ice and snow to suit an I5squimaux. In the northern part of the country the sun hot i,I I 1 ary. and during the short summer, when the sun is almost always above the horizon, the heat becomes se- we're.
 Crops have to be raised quickly in Finland. Tn some parts it is ncces- sary to raise corn within six or eight weeks, and there is constant dan ger Of widespread destruction by sudden frosts.
 The people of Finland have to he lon their toes" to get along. Physi- cal strength and stamina is charac- teristic: without it they would have small chance Of surviving in such forbidding country.
 Finnish literature. which is of dis stinctive and national quality, has been initiated in other lands Long fellows Hiawatha is an imitation of the Finnish epic style in poetry.
 In 1922 Finland became bone dry, after the manner of the United States. The country had long been under modified form of prohibition. The result is said to closely resemble the eyperience of the cd States.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
CIT. PLANNING TROUBLES

City planning commissions, who op- crate in an advisory capacity. but who of themselves lack the power to enforce decisions. are not working ex- ceedingiy well in Connecticut. In two cities, Hartford and New Haven, the city planning commissions have all hut ceased to function, largely be- cause their recommendations have as 9 rule not been followed by Inc com mon councils.
 In New Britain the situation has not degenerated to this level, and the city government is in a mood to eX- pect valuable suggestions from the planning commission, with the possi- bility that some if not all of the suE- sestions might be followed out The
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
SNAKE. IS STOLEN.
Large Bronze Reptile statue in Ger many stolen While Brothers Sleep.

Hamburg, July Is. - The largest bronze snake in Germany. which oc- cupied prominent place in Carl Ha- genbcck's animal farm near Ham, burg, was stolen recently by thieves who, the police said, would probably sell the statue for old metal. The bronze snake stood on a pedestal m the center of the snake yard, which is q kind of jungle, so that the in- habitants might he reminded of their uativc haunt8 and feel perfectly al home.
 The management believed that the snakes were better than watch dogs to guard this valuable piece of statu- ary. but the thieves apparently had no fear of the thousands of reptiles within the enclosure. and escaped with their loot without anything more than being missed at.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
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;25 Fears Ago Today
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 Frank J. Porter has returned from a business trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
 Dr. A. B. Johnson is confined to his home in Newington the result of coming in contact with poison ivy His many friends sympathizc with him. .r
 E.. Allen Moore has opened up a street running off of Hart street in the west end and has asked that it be accepted by the city. It has no outlet, however, and the officials are against pocket streets. . ..
 Friends of A. J. Sloper to the number of about 50 gathered at his home on Grove Hill last night and, in an informal manner, aided him to pass his fifticth birthday. Their call was a surprise to MT. Sloper, but they were royalty entertained for the remainder of the evening. Chairs were arranged on the lawn and MT. Sloper was presented with many souvenirs, all in packages of 50, such as cigars, cents and other articles. He made hearty response to all the presentations.
 F. B. Hungerford, counsel for W. I. filling in his difficulty with the board of water commissioners, stated yes- terday that an offer to settle the matter regarding compensation for crossing the plaintiffs land with a canal had been made, but that Mir. filling probably would not accept it.
 The Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. has closed the contract for the erection of another building for manufactur- ing purposes. It will be located on Myrtle street and will be 100 feet long by 50 feet wide. A wooden structure, one of the oldest buildings in the plant, will be removed to make room for the new building.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Oh Those I'Iappcrs!

A nappcr, with rolled silken hose, Went walking mid the garden rows. Potatoes filled their eyes with dirt. The corn was shocked and greatly
 hurt.
 Carrots stood rooted in the ground. While apples up tree were found. Cabbages covered up their heads The lettuce covered in their beds While all the peaches who had seen Turn, with envy. vivid green.
 B. Candy.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Compensated

Mr. Allen, man about town in certain city in Oklahoma. never miss ed an opportunity to make conversa- ton with the Indians who frequently came to town.
 One day, while talking to a Chero- kee whom he had known for some time Mir. Allen discovered that the Indian had been expounding religion 10 his tribcsmcn in their settlement some miles distant.
 How much money do you get for prcaching?" asked MT. Allen.
 The Indian hunched his blanket a little closer as he replied: Ten dol la"
 "For how long?"
 "Whol yea"
 "It seems to me that's da--d poor pay" said Mir. Allen.
 Huh. Me d-d poor preacher
 Amy Barron Leonard. If you want to get round charm- ing girl you can do so better with
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
eGHSS T1anH nHcAob
 MAxS0N FxHau JUDEL
MAxS0N RxH4II JUDnL
our wHERE THE wEsT nisGiAs
 (By Grin crawfordl

nohe sam came ridin' from The range
 one summer day, Whoopn' and q shooiin' down The
 streets Of sanie f'ei Thirty minutes later he MAS silent as
 Inc roeksi Iidin' calm and peaceful in a little
 wooden hoS, Alkai Ike laid down on Inc sand And a rattle snake bit him smaeksdab
 on the hand; The bite would have killed him q
 honestly ihlnkl, But passing eow-pnneher gave Ike
 hig drink That at first was refreshingly pleas-
 ant and cool, Then bit like an adder and kicked like
 mule, Il cured him, all right, Of the rattle
 snake bite But he died from the liquor the very
 same night.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
The lteyclaiiOn

The Sunday school teacher had been telling the children about some of the Biblical miracles and had just finished with tho story about the loaves and fishes, telling them how small quan- tlty had been divided between many people.
 "Aw that ain't nothln'." plpcd np little Georgie in the front row, You out 10 sec my mother cut pie when we haye unexpected company for dinner"
 Jack Wood
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
RAsrBaLL MADE DIFFICULT
Alaskans Must Travel Many Miles To
 Meet Opponents

ketchikan. Alaska, July 15.--Alas- kans play, read Of, and enjoy their baseball like their cousins in the states.
 ketchikan, Juneau and Anchorage have baseball leagues which are com- posed of city teams. Because of the great distance separating these cities it has been impossible to play match games.
 Ketchikan. which lies 75 miles from the international boundary line, plays games every year in Canada on Do- minion Day, and the Fourth of July. Games this year have been scheduled with Anyox, British Columbia smell ter community.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

A village has no leisure class ex- cept the man whose wife takes in boarders.
 Living up to the American standard is all right except that it exhausts the grocer's patience.
 Primarily every animal is just stomach equipped with legs that en- able him to get about.
 The quickest way to lind an &C., o,laintauce in a strange city is to do something naughty.
 There is serum now for almost everything the children may get eX- cept the banana habit.
 Each may be full of original sln' but it's nice to have something in you that is original.
 How fine to get old sweetly and out grow the belief that almost everybody should be in jail.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15


 your arms than with your eonversa' ti0n,
 Groeiings Tor All oanasiaRs
 lRy Molly Anderson haley Congratulations on Your Anniversary The card She Ought 10 send Your anniversary Is here! \ happy day for yon' Whose eomradeship but grows more
 dear
 Each time the date falls due' Tine Card She Thought io send Your anniversary Is hefei If all reports are true, It's been pretty stormy year Al your house and with soh' | Must Decline Yonr Invitation Tine Card She Ought io send Your invitation came today And how 1 wish l need not say 1 can't attend because, you see' There's not place I'd rather be'
 
 The Card She Thought to seid Your invitation came today And in reply l want 10 say I'm bored to death each time como So l prefer to stay at home Mistress (to maid) );-"Liza, what IS the noise 1 hear?' Liza twho has just fed meat scraps to the dog) :-"Oh don't be alarmed mum, it's only Laddie Boy faltlih' ms bones" ,,u
 Isaarnlnatin I
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Observations On The Weather

Washington, July 15.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair to- night and Wednesday; warmer We'd nesday gentle variable winds.
 Eastern New York: Fair tonight, warmer in north portion; Wednesday fair and warmer; gentle variable winds.
 For Connections: Fair tonight and Wednesday; warmer Wednesday. Gentle variable winds.
 Conditions: The pressure is low along the northern border from Mon- tana to Maine and high on the Gulf and south Atlantic coasts. There is no well defined storm area east of the Rocky Mountains. The temperature is rising slowly in the northern dis tricts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally fair weather with slightly higher temperature.
 
 It isn't the type of bat that makes 400 hitters. Samson hit thousand
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
The JingIc-,,anglc Counter

Skcetors like the latest style, Bare arms make them wink and smile.
 Bessie l.. Owens.
  Joe boarded out--got indigestion, Found a cook and then popped the question.
 Sadie E. Deal. Such a funny thing it was. my dears, Nabci hobbed her hair and found two ears.
 May Belle Dausher. A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wives of men.
 ID. R.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
HIGHWAY pHILANTHRoPIsT

Coleman duPont of Delaware is new kind of phlanthropist. He doesn't court fame by giving to public libraries or universities. He goes in for good roads.
 Ten years ago he promised the peo-
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

The Fun Shop Is a national insll. :utton conducted by newspapers oi the country. Contributions from readers. providing they are original unpublished, and posses sufficient merit, will be paid for at rates vary ing from s100 to 5000. Write on one side of the paper only and send yoUi untrihutIons to the Fun shoI Editur," care of the Herald. wht will forward them 10 New foik IInarrepf ed manuscripts will not b. returned
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

When the old-time mountalneer reached for his pocket to fix revenue officer, it wasn't purse he produced.
 Heinie's little task is to sell more than he buys without winning customers the rest of us want.
 It would be sweet of the landlord to give YOU a coupon each time you finish paving for the house.
 And so the idea is to "sell' the.can- didatcs to America? And we haven't finished paying for some of the old ones we had.
 Correct this sentence: "Ies, It was a. beastly hot night" said he, and didn't sleep a wink"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Certainly
,Ec were ioy riding.

We were Joy rldlng.
 My girl of girls was at the wheel. looked at my watch. listened a bit, then murmurcd in her ear: Per gy, think we'd better head for town and stop at the first filling station. we headed" all right, and she stopped the car in front of res talrant Gone of the finest, tool. Now, dear editor, would you call restaurant a filling station?
 Grace Shull.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

The telephone operator is the only individual who can eat onions al luncheon and get away with it.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
The solution

"So many men are forever cof1l- plaining of domestic troubles. Now my wife has always obeyed me inn plicitly." "How on earth do you manage It, old chap?' "On our wedding day, I told her to do exactly as she pleased
 --Harrson' Jones.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

The A. R, c, is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adier. tisers with 8 strictly honest analysis of circulation, our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This lnsures pros tertion against fraud in newspaper dis. trlbution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

The only profitable sdyerttsins medium in the City, Circulation books and press room always open 10 advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Membsr of The Associated rre.s.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not otherwise credited Ilshed herein,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily (suniay Eaeeptsdl
 Al Herald Bldg e7 Church Street,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Figure what your time is worth and tben figure what you would save by using a Herald classified ad.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Entered ct the Post ofirs at New Britain
 as second Glass Mall Matter,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

The Herald is on sals daily in New York at HotallnE'k News stand, Times Square; Schultz News stand. Entrance Grand Central. ssnd Street,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Ross Williams told us the other day: My wife and me don't go In society much. Her hairs still long.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

TELEPHONE CALLS Business oHies ,,,,,,,,., ssA Editorial Rooms ,..,s.,., sse
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

If a mess of catfish eggs costs you s4.50, 1t is called Russian caviar.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

No doubt Eve had a tiny little hg leaf that she called her bathing sult.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
SUBSCRIPTION RAFEsl

FF1V1 ' HFHI
 sa,e9 Three Months lse. 8 Month,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
EtiGllctte

The books of etiquette are filled with interesting information. You learn that, when you drop fork, you should not wipe it of upon the stock ing of your hostess. And on page 142-or it is page Al the books of etiquette inform us that, upon pain of being nobody Tn our own exclusive set, when lady enters room, a gentleman shopld arise, no matter what he may be do- ing.
 MT. Brown was seated and he was very busy. His hands and arms and lap were full of something warm and frilly and perfumed.
 Monet heless, when a lady entered the room abruptly, he arose, forgetful of his burden, allowing it to drop to the floor But this was not because MT. Brown was even acquainted with the dictates of the books of etiquette.
 The lady who had entered the room was his wife, and the bundle, with which he was occupied, was her pretty maid.
 Harry Frisch.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Facts andFancies
 ny ROBERT CULLEN

The smaller the town, the longer a clean shirt lasts.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Classical music is the kind the ass next to you pretends 10 be ecstatic about.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

She. after her own is bobbed: "How ld-fashioned you look, my dear' with your hair long, @
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

The de,ll did his best days york when he invented boredom.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

400 hitters. Samson hit thousand with a jaw bone.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

(Copyright 1924, Reproduction
 forbiddcn).
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

If you want to get round charm- ing girl you can do so better with
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17
Tysnchsrs Of Wood
Often Works Of Art

Wooden trenchers. commonly called
~treen" were In common use during the
Middle ages in Great Britain. "Aiasers"
or cups and bowls were frequently men
toned in wills and inventories. The
finer specimens belonged to the richer
abbeys-thus, there was the Great
Maser at York, the Judas Cup at Dur
ham, and at st. SaviOr's, Southwark.
there was "a maser with a bOrdOur and
knop OF sylver and gilt which was
given to the church wardens to drink
when they mete" These valuable
wooden cups were sometimes orna.
mented by rim of silver. but other.
wise they were seldom decorated by
more than few low holdings or in
cised lines. Their value and beauty
lay In the grnlning Of the wood. gen
orally maple. and the old turner's
chose the part OF the trunk where 1t
divided OF into branches so as to OBJ
tain the speckled bird's-eye graining.
BY Tudor times pewter began to take
the place OF treen. though poorer folk
continued to use these wooden trench
ers and bowls till much later. especial
ly in the north Of England and in Scot.
land
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17
The Marriage Problem

You can no more make yourself
keep on loving some one to order than
you can make yourself fall in or out
of love with some one to order. It's
like asking n small hoy to light a
street lamp with only match. He
cant reach-the whole things beyond
him. That's the tragedy-the whole
relationship Is dependent on some
thing that sails as airily remote above
your head as a drifting cloud. To
base on that an lrrevocable agree
men,? It's simply asking for trou-
bic. It's like Jumping into ten feet
of water without knowing whether
you can swim or not. and then com
planning because you're drowned
From THE Marriase-Craft," by D. II.
8. Nicholson.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17
Bird l~s;lGees Mole

4 remarkable bird. In appearance
oos unlike an ordinary farmyard deal.
zan. and known - Q Highland cock.
has broken away from the bird tra.
di,ion and instead oe building its nest
among the trees or caves. has launched
out on hold and original lines Of its
own and has learned TO make . sub.
terranenn nest. The Idea IL exclusive
SO fnr orni'holosica' experts have
failed TO discover imitators. o..
triches have been observed diPtinx
with the idea. but - far they hsvs
only been able TO get their heads be-
low the surface.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17
Burial Of Bvoddoek

Gen. Edward Braddock was buried
In the middle Of the road about 80
miles from Cumberland. Nd. Care
was taken to close the grave and have
the troops and wagon train pass over
II TO efYace all marks Of the burial.
This was to prevent Dissertation OF the
remains by the Indians. Many years
later General Brsdd"ck's grave was
discovered when road was heing
built through that part Of Pennaylva.
MIA. Part Of the boaes Of Braddock
finally found their way to . museum
In Philadelphia. Il u said that some
of them were also taken to England
Al any rate they we're removed from
their resting place IL the forest.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17
Thro,u Out the Life Line

Just before the conclusion Of the
weekly prayer meeting In a country
town one evening the parson arose.
and glanced over the congregation.
"ls there anybody present" said he.
'who wishes the prayers OF the con-
gregation for a relative or . friend?"
"Yes. parson." answered Z tall, an
gular woman. rising to her feet II
want the congregation to pray for my
husband"
"Why, Sister Martha" exclaimed
the pnrson, with n surprised express
sion. ''ynu have no husband"
~ know I haven't" was the calm
rejolnder OF Sister Martha. Il want
all hands to pitch in and help pray
for one"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Luther F. Murphy. a shoe sales.
man and we'll known Republican of
Denver. was doing business in Monte
Vista Tuesday.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Mrs. Lester Hawkins has been
quite i'll for the past week and is
still confined to her bed.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

We are in the market for few
cars Of White or Blackeye field
peas. Bring us sample or phone
IS. Rio Grande Produce Co. Monte
Vista, Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Colonel Peck and Mr.. Granger.
district forest service officers from
Denver spent Tuesday In the city.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Woods re-
turned Tuesday from several days
visit in Denver and Eaton, Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

FOR SALE-Used Round
Oak heater at a bargain.
Monte Vista Hardware Co
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

One Cent Sale next week. FulIe,
Drug Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

One Cent Sale next week. Where?
Why ut Fullcrs.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

The big event Of the fal@One
Cent Sale next week ut Fa1lefs.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

See the Big One Cent Sale adver-
tisernent In this issue. Fuller Drug
Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Halloween Place Cards ut Full.
lers.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Get ready to go-One Gent Sale
next week. Fuller Drug Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Mrs. John hewitt went to Del
Norte Wednesday to spend several
days with relatives and friends.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-10-17

Miss Sybil Stone. stenographer for
J. P. veerkamp. has been quite i'll
this week. but is improving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26
Pretty Irene
to Return Here

Irene" the musical comedy
that holds records for long runs.
return engagements and box
office receipts, is to be presented
at the Murat for three nights
and a Wednesday matinee COM
mencing Monday, Feb. II.
The history of Irene" is
unique and record breaking in
many respects. The original
New York production was first
seen on Nov. IS, 1919. The run
in the metropolis playing for
over two years uninterruptedly
at the Vanderbilt Theater. So
far as musical shows go Irene
has established the New York
record for length of run and for
magnitude of success as meas
ured by attendance and receipts.
Virtually the same records have
been made in other cities, where
the customary limited first en-
gagements have been followed
Immediately by demands for re-
turn engagements.
Irene" will be seen here with
II cast consisting of Flo Irwin,
Mary O'Moore, Gladys Maggie.
Dorothy La Mar. Dorothy Kane,
henrietta Hcusen, Howard Free
man, Henry Coote, George Col
Inns. George Manten and Jere
Delany.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26
LESH RULING ON
FUNDS DISCUSSED
Move May Be Made to Trans
fer Money.

With the State general fund nearly
$4,000, 900 in debt, State officials were
discussing today the possible effect of
an opinion by Attorney General U. 8.
Ltsah concerning methods of handling
the general and benevolent funds.
State Auditor Robert w. Bracken
said the State tax for benevolent pur-
poses was too high evidenced by
surplus of more than 100000,
Lesh held State schools for the blind
and DEAF, formerly supported by the
benevolent fund, should be supported
by the general fund, since they are
strictly educational in function.
While L.esh opened the way for
transfer generally from the benevo-
lent fund to the general fund, Bracken
indicated no t@ransfer of unused appro-
priations wouk1 be turned over until
the biennial period provided by law.