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New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
THE RETURN TO THE OLD HOME TOWN
(By Bish K. Ibble)

Oh what joy fills your brain step from the train when it stops at your old home town How your heart beats and thumps and swallow at Jumps which appar enty will not stay down. There's mist in your eyes and the thoughts that arise blended with and joy for you're back-its the ito the of your youth, in the town where you lived when boy.
 You had planned out this trip,-how you'd quietly slip into town without letting lem know and you'd park for spell at the Union Hotel, where you'd most likely meet Bill and Joe But alas, when you get to the old well known spot where the Union Hotel used to be- you re- ceved quite shock, for big business block had SUD- planted the old hostelry.
 Then walk down the street feeling that you'll meet in minute person you'll know But you feel out of place for you don't face that you knew in the days long ago. Then to your mind that you will find your old friends by just walking around so you ask some old gnk if he knew Joseph Brink, or where William Barnes could be found But you learn with dis may that they've both passed away and your wandengs further disclose that the town that you knew doesn't ognize you,-youre a stranger whom nobody knows
 All those dearly loved haunts which you knew in your jauns, to be seen and the little old park where the lovers would spark place where they sell gasoline Oh there's much that's been said in the books that we've read about pleasures in taking to- the of youth but the Gods honest trths you're cked to beat it back home. All the pleasures you thought would be yours,-come to naught, and your castles go umblng downand you're pleased when the train takes you back home again. from your trip to the old home town
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
25 Fears Ago To-day
Taken from Herald of thst date

John F. o'Brien has returned to his home in this city. Mir. o'Brien vas for some time a patient at St. Francis hospital in Hartford. Mir. oBrien has regained his health.
 The Winthrop whist club met last evening at the home Of Mir. and Mrs, II. E. Dimock. Prizes were awarded to J. R. Johnson and Mrs. George Prentice.
 Andrew Robb was chosen chairman Of the entertainment committee of Clan Douglas at a meeting last eve- ming.
 The unpleasant weather last evening did not stop the crowd from attend ing the Old Favorite clubs dance at the East Main street armory last eve ming. Lynch and Dnnn's orchestra furnished the music and Professor J. If. Lynch did the prompting.
 The New Britain High basketball team went down 10 defeat at the hands Of Meriden High in the Silver City last evening. 10 10 s.
 James Tcylin Of SeH Britain repre- scented this city at the state conver- ton of the Knights of Columbus in Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
ICY WALKS AGAIN.

Before any snow fell the Herald. trying to suggest the advisabllity Of saving the city some money by re. ducing the cilances Of there being many fails upon slippery walks. urged that walks be cleaned with tBe first snowfall Were this to bc done tbe work of keeping the walks clear Of snow and irs would be made easier throughout the winter for those whose duty it is 'D make tae way passaf fie.
 Now comes compgaint that the walks are not clear of snow and ice. The reason is apparent. It was at- most impossible to make them safe aTier thg last freezing 0f sBow. where there was already layer Of ice. The rain and sIeet came. and for a lev hours afterwards the work of clear ing the walks was not difficult. But after the place had remained un- touched for some time. it required the work Of an expert. almost. to clear a safe say.
 One was sorry for the small lads making attempts 10 get that snow and Ice from the walks. The task. a fes hours bfora. would hse. been comparsti~eIy simple. EBt tha ae- cumuistsd snoH and lee. frozen hard,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
was almost immoNahle.

was almost immosable.
 The police report that for the most part the people have done their best. The flor the most part of thc popu- lation is to be commended, and this note is made with full appreciation for the difficulties under which many labor in trying to keep the walks clear. But emphasis should be laid on the wisdom of getting at the snow just as soon as it falls, or just as soon as 8 slight thaw makes the work easier--and then keeping the walks clean.
 The amount paid annually by the city to people who have suffered damages because Of falls upon slip pery pavemcnts. is no small amount. This matter is emphasized, not only to prevent physical suffering coming after a bad fall on a. slippery walk but also to try to reduce this increas- lngly large amount the city pays for damages.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
< SOLDIER CANDIDATE,

1 Lieut. Col. Clarence w. Seymour, former World War veteran. is being spoken of as a possible candidate to run against Congressman F.. Hart Tenn for the republican nomination for congress. Col. Seymour is a former state commander of the American Legion, and a man of great personal popularity.
 But the peculiar matter which rec his stand on. the question or the bonus. There may be no insinuation justly made against him that his earnest ad- vocaey of it is based upon a hypo- critical desire to gain votes. He Is for the bonus because he believes it is an obligation assumed by the people of the United States when he and the others who fought left for the fight ing ground Of France: an obligation renewed by the people Of the country
 
 praise they gave to encourage tho men as they left their homes to meet should be met whether or not the former service men ask it Of the peo- pie. He believes, with other men whose minds are not warped by sordid arguments, that the bonus should be paid not only in justice and tribute to the mon who survived the conflict, but that it should be paid. as well, in justice 10 the good name Of the country they love and for which they would have died. The Herald is glad to see a man enter the field Of politics who holds this feeling in regard to the bonus matter and the Herald would be glad to see the democrats nominate as opponent 10 Col. Seymour a man equally de- termined 10 do all he can to show his patriotism by freeing tho United States Of this overdue obligation, as well as to give the former service mon some evidence of appreciation of the sacrifices they made. With R re. publican candidate for congress and a democratic candidate both com. mitted to this honorable and patriotic stand, the cause Of adjusted compen- sation would be certain Of added strength.
 And the Herald would take this oc- casion to repeat it's previous prcdic- tion, namely that as the weeks pass fl will be noticed that d broader, clearer understanding Of tho propriety or ad- justed compensation is sweeping the country and that, eventually, it will carry everyone before if.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Farrar's Return Greeted
 With Wild Enthusiasm

Geraldine Farrar who recently re- turned to the concert stage after an interval of almost two years and whose return was marked by unpre- cedented enthusiasm and packed audi toriums, will sing at the Palace the- ater Thursday, February 2i.
 Miss Farrar's appearance in con- cert programs after great success in opefatic roles caused some of her ad- mirers to question the likelihood of repeated success. but at her first ap- pearance in Town hall. in New York city, she was given a tremendous oya- tion.
 The concert star, in her return to the stage, scored great successes in
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
COMMUNICATED
What Is Wrong With Our Mail De.
 livery?

Editor Herald
 From what I have been able to learn from local Post Onice authori- ties, we have 23 mail routes in New 1 Britain.
 We had just that many mail routes II years gao. Not single new route was made in all those years, although the city nearly doubled in population. As a result of this, at least twenty of the twenty three mail carriers can not cover their routes more than once day. That means that about 75 per cent of the people get one delivery, where they should have at least two or more, a day.
 Not so long ago, in New Britain a city of some 60 thousand population. we did not have permanent ticket agent in the depot, and one man of ten had to wait an hour or more be- fore purchasing a ticket. This con- dition, so am told has been remdied and some one is in the ticket office all the time.
 Now it's time to get busy with the mail service. We have plenty of real Tive" organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary, Lions and other clubs. I wish that they would take up this matter with the Post master and if necessary with the postal authorities in Washington.
 New Britain is entitled to just as good mail service as any other city in the country. It is not getting such service and the fault lies with the people for such a state of affairs.
 Lots of people are interested in who is to be our new postmaster. Better get busy and find out why a great part of the citizens get only one delivery of mail a day. Let the people wake up and ask for what they are entitled to have.
 New Britain in proportion to it's population should have at least twen- ty more mail carriers. But as it is. 1t has perhaps the poorest service in the country.
 Yours for better mail service,
 REV. s. A. IcIEk,
 Editor of The Catholic Leader.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
TEACHERS CAUGHT IN RAID
 MORALLY NOT GUILTY
Hartford Instructors Assessed Cost of Court-Farmington Coffee House
 Man Fined S250.

Pennington. Feb. S.--"Morally moi guilty" was the decision Of Justice Austin M. Barney in the Pennington town court last night after hearing the evidence in the cases Of Robert V. Sinott and Edward Brown, Hart. ford High school instructors, who were held as frequenters Of a place where liquor was sold illegally when the Pennington Coffee House was raided last week.
 John J. Curtin, the owner, was found guilty of having liquor in his possession with intent to sell and fined s250, but the evidence disclosed that the High school teachers showed no signs of having imbibed liquor of any sort, had none with them and did not appear to have any desire to get any.
 The court ruled, however, that whether or not a person has any knowledge that the place he enters is one in which the violation of the law is taking place he is technically guilty under the law and taxed the defendant costs When they at- tempted to appeal from this decision the court ruled that the case having been noled they had no grounds for appeal.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
REBEL LEADER WOUNDED
 IN HONDURAS FIGHTING
Trouble Brewing After Presidential Dca,IlOtk-tsoteInn Troops
 score Dne thiOtt

San Salvador. Republic Of sar Salvador. Feb. s.-TIghting Is re. ported to Honduras following the presidential election deadlock and the announcement that President Gutierrez would continue in office.
 According to adyices received by gay Of Amapala. HoHduTan govern ment troops defeated revolutionary forces at San Pedro. in suia. northern Honduras The rebel leader, Jacobo MHngia, was wounded.
 General Carias. one of the three unsuccessful candidates who pro- claimed himself head Of the govern ment is reported 10 be at the Nieara- guan frontier with the revolutionary army.
 The Gautemalan government has extended de facfo recognition to the government of President Gutierrez.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Observations on He Weather

For Connecticut Fair and some what colder tonight: Saturday fair and continued cold: moderate to fresh northwest and north winds.
 Conditions. long ridge Of high pressure extending from Texas north eastward 10 upper Michigan is pro- ducilg picHsant weather with low temperature in all sections east of the Rockies. \ disturbance central over Montana is producing unsettled rainy weather on the Pacific coast. The temperature Is below normal in all the northern districts and freezing temperatures extend as far south as southern Alabama.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity. Fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

songs from the German, from the French and from the slavonic, as well as in Songs My Mother Taught Me-" but her greatest success was in Car mems "Habanera." Speaking of the last selection, one of the country's leading musical critics said:
 "I have heard Geraldine Farrar dozens of times as Carmen at the opera. But never have I heard her sing the 'Habanera' so strikingly, so tascinatingly, so wonderfully well
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Representative Graham told the Mckinley association last night that the republican party would clean house if it found any dirt in the Fall investigation. II might make a good start by removing the oil can from behind the kitchen stove before an explosion occurs.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Asks Suspended Doctors
 For Liquor Permits

Hartford. Feb. s.-TWenty-two of the last group Of doctors whose licenses to practice medicine in this state were revoked are holders of federal permits to prescribe liquor and Prohibition Director Frank IT. Pufney has notified the doctors fo re- turn permits, prescription blanks and records.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Ii was stated last night in the Her aid in a headline that Daughter Of Levermore kills girl with auto" We hasten to correct the head. It should have read, Daughter of Levermore hits girl with auto" The girl did not die.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Will Not Try Pitching

George Sisler ridicules the idea that he intends to take up big league pitching again. Sisler says that if his eye trouble makes it impossible for him to perform at first, he is through with the playing end of the game.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Congress seems 10 be Investigating everything from Alpha to Omega. as they used 10 say in the classics ot from ale to oil, as VIC would speak oi l. nowadays.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

A country isn't really settled until it learns that passing another law won't change human nature.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

For that matter, the churches have a first class peace plan they are not using at present.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Defective eyesight increases" Yes, we've been noticing some of the beauty prize winners.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

good Calvinist. even in politics believes in the doctrine of election.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Has skating made knickers pOpu- lar, or has this chance to wear 'cm made the girls want to skate?
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the Cse for republication of all news credite ed to IL or not otherwise credited In this paper and also local news pub liFhrd herein
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

When the cashier stays away too long it is conceded that he is short
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

We have about reached tho limit when propaganda is required to put over a tax reduction.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Member Audit B,nenu Of Circulation.

The \. B. C. is national organization which furnishes newsrapers and adver- t'sers with a strictly honest anslviis of circulation. Our cir niatinn statistics are based upon this audit This insures pro- section against fraud In newspaper dis tributior figures to both national and local advertisers.
 The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Hotaungs News stand, Times Square; Schultz News stand Entrance Grand Central 42nd Street.
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

It is easy to pick out the govern ment head in China. He is the chap who receives the notes of protest.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

New version: 70, darkies, how m, heart grows weary, far from the sun, shine at home."
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

With each passing month 1t is with Increased difficulty that America shudders at mention of the soviet.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

dangerous demagogue is man who has no respect for q million dol lars.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

IJrrss saieswomen wanted Tor Sat- Hrdsy afternoons and evenings at the Big Rsphsei's Dept store a1FL
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

In politics it is hard at times t, distinguish between progressive an, ambitious"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Sisters are people who wonder if a mans bride will boss him as wisely as they have.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

from every possible point of view asi she sang it last night in Town hall Calvc at her best never did it better"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

That naturalist who says our wild life is disappearing must be Phila delphian.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

About the only difference is that an edition de luSe' requires seven more installments.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
Me,.pcr ot The Associatcd Press.

The only profitable advertising medium Tn the City Ci:eula:ion books ani press room alWay7 open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

A righteous town is one in which tho druggist doesn't know what you mean when you wink at him.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Gland extracts may cure the feeble minded, but it takes an acquttal to cure the insane
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

We shall not look for the milIen- nium until married children quarrel for possession of their destitute par ents.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg, e7 Church Street. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $500 n Year.
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
TTr,FpIInNE CALLS:

Entered at the rost Ofice at New Britain
 as Second clasr Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

When we think of the mortgage Uncle Same holds we cant much blame Infants for declining to be born in France.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

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New Britain herald., 1924-02-08

Correct this sentence: My party was great success" said the wife, and I felt fine the next day"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04

that all female inhabitants who now
desire to register will have to pay
poll tax for each year since they
became eligible; or if they have
heretofore registered, and have not
paid the tax annually, they viii have
to pay for the years since they last
registered.
"An female inhabitants who
could qualify under the provisions
of the constitution and were 21
years of age at the time of the
passage Of the Act empowering
them to vote, would have to pay
this tax for each year since that
date. Those who have become 81
years of age since that date would
have to pay only from the date they
arrived at age.
Trusting that this gives you the
desired information, | am yours
very truly,
"W. w. DYKES
County Attorney
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04
&fHEAIREESs
AMERICUS MAN
ENDORSES "VENUS"

Charles Underwood, former resi-
ednt of Americas and now manager
Of Saenger's Strand Theater, Gulf
port, Miss, sent the following wire
to the manager of the Rylander
Theater concerning the musical
comedy, Venus" which plays in
Americas tomorrow night.
81 note from advertisements ap-
pearing in the TinHes-Recorder that
you play Venus next Tuesday, Feb.
5. played Venus on Jan. 8. to ga
pacity business and pleased ninety
nine per cent. If your theater-
goers like beautiful scenery, gor-
geous costumes, plenty of good
comedy and a chorus of real prct-
ty girls they will like Venus l
heartily endorse and recommend
Venus as an extraordinary good
musical comedy"
Nyra Brown and Johnnie GetE,
who made such distinct hit with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04

Hamrick, Thelma, Baker, Theresa,
Clore, Carolyn Crockett, Dorothy
English, Virginia jackson, Frances
Pittman Harriet Robertson, Mary
Thayer.
Second Grade-Section 1, Rem
doll, Jr., Fletcher, Walter Hoi-
loway, VERNE, jackson, Earl
Kicker, Ned Phillips William, Faust
Melva Holbrook Christine Martin,
Adds Matthews, Ruth Parker, Be-
atrice Seig, Ada Belle Tyson, Ida
Mae, Sectlon 2, Charles Hale Augu-
tus Harris, John Edgar Shipp,
Gladys Adkin, Beatrice Bahsen,
Eula FeltoA Council Katherine
Dixon, Mary Hogg, Frances Parker
Mary vi speer, Jessie Williams.
William Purvis.
/ Third Grade - Section e. j
, Hughes NeeI Kersey, Carl RyaIs
Frances Capien, Annie Lucille Fay
Elizabeth Care. Amelia Jones,
Jones, Lucy Poole, Ruth Reesy Sec.
Ition 2, Milton Barnes, Joe Bos-
Iwell, James Deavours, Leonard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04
GREAT AMERICAN DRAMA,
seTHE COVERED WAGON

American history and world his
tory is replete with striking evil
denee of our gallantry and heroism
in conflict; whenever called upon
to bear the brunt of battle and
make the sacrifice for the better
ment of ideals and humanity in
general, the United States, as a
people, has never been lacking or
found wanting. But "a greater side
of our life-the struggle of a ma
ton within eself-has been sung
but little 1t remained for the late
Emerson Hough to immortalize this
feature of American advancement
and development and he did so in
the master story, THE Covered
Wagon. But the master pen Of
Hough has been driven to greater
heights of enthralling appeal in the
marvellous motion picture that has
been made from his great story
The mighty and supremacy superior
screen version of 1.-The Covers
Wagon" will be seen at the yiandes
theater on Saturday, Feb. for tya.
performances, matinee at 8 az
night at $50. All seats will bel
served and will be placed on sal
the box office Thursday NOR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04

Fletcher, Robert House, Henry
HYATT, Gerald jackson, David Jen-
nings, Clarence Niblack Verna
Dean Adkins, Florence Barefield,
Lucille Barnes, Lizzie Collum, Mae
Rose Sanders.
Fourth Grade - Section 1, Jack
Bell Henry Speer, Mary Elizabeth
'rell, Margaret HooksSHarrellUo--.
.Ames, Louisa Cargill, Edith Escos,
Margaret Harrell Margaret Hooks,
Louise Peek. Helen Sheffield; Sec
ton 2, Hattie Lunsford, Ruth
Laney, Dorothy Bradford, Martha
Mabry, Marion TiIlmaA, Willis Shiv-
Ter, Horace Thayer, Harry Mcdowell
Julian Gammage, Raymond Hart,
Allen Fort, James Fort; Section 8,
Virginia Mae Simmons, Lillion
Poun, Christine Covington, Chester
Feagin, George Bradford, Oscar
Bell.
Fifth Grade-Section 1, Laura
Andrews, Ruby Horne, Sarah Ship,
I Marvin Kenmore Section 2, j. w.
Chambliss Jr., Walter Martin, DIN
Williams, Edith Adkins Elizabeth
lEnglish, Leila Hooks, Ell Phreida
Physioc.
i Sixth Grade-Section 1, Elizae
\ beth Broadhurst Henrietta Davis
/ Annie Talent; Section 2, Jim Har-
Iris Christine Baker, Hazel Council,
Mary Graham; Section 8, Joe Horne,
Lueius McCleskey, HiIdreth Castle
berry. an
Seventh Grade-Section 1, Mil.
Adred LeMaster, Inez Law, Charles
Vaughn, Mike Smith; Section 2
Edith Carney Mary Eva Cameron
Laura Morrell, Florence Pelham.
Robert English.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04
BRINGING UP FATHER.
HERE FRIDAY NIGHT

Travelling around various parts of
the world with such celebrities as
Jiggs Mahoney, Maggie, his terman-
gent wife; Dinty Moore, the ire
rressible and the charming Kitty
Mahoney is treat that few people
should care to miss. At any rate,
the opportunity will be provided at
the RyIander Theater on Friday,
Feb. 8, where the musical comedy
success, Bringing Up Father on
Broadway" will be conspicuously
on view.
Probably no cartoons have reach
ed the popularity and fame as the
George McManus comics and in the
latest adventures of the beloved
characters, whose doings and activi-
ties seem to be part of our national
life, many novel twists and surprises
will be in evidence. The new play
which is by John P. Mplgrew, Z
well-known writer of merry pieces
is in two acts and five scenes,y run
ming the gan1ut of action from {
roof garden on Broadway to til,
burning mountains Of sunny Italy
Once more Maggie aspires for SO
cial climbing How she fares, hel
rebuffs and the attendant compiled
lions that ensue forms one Of tn,
merriest plots of a merry eptertain
iment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-04

SOC, TIC, 81. Plus Tax
NOTHING HIGHER
GET your seats early if
you want sitting ROOM.
On Sale Wed. FEB. s