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New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
!, How can one rid a room of

@. How can one rid a room of crickets?
 A. Dissolve one tablet of bichlo- ride of mercury in one-half cup of water and add one half cup of flour, Stir well until 1t forms a paste. Cut into small pieces the skin of q banana and mix well with the paste. Spread small quantities on small pieces of cardboard, and place them about the room in which the crickets are. Another method is to poison with arsenic small pieces of carrots, parsnips or potatoes and place them about for the crickets to eat.
 Q. Was there a tribe of Indians known as Biloxi" tribe?
 A. There was a small tribe by that name originally residing about Biloxi bay on the Gulf coast of Mississippi, whence they removed to Louisiana probably early in the eighteenth century, From their geo. graphic position and alliances 1t was long assumed that they were related to the Choctaws, but in .1SSG few families were discovered in Louisiana still speal1Rg their language, and it was demonstrated that it is a detached dialect of the great Siouan stock
 Q. From where does the eXpres- sion Beauty and the Feast come?
 A. From a story first told in Staparola's "Piacevoli notti' l550) of self-sacrifcing daughter who accepts the addresses of beast. and later falls in love wifh him be- cause of his kindness. This breaks the spell and he rcgains his human form. There are two French yer sions of the story, and numerous English adaptations,
 Q. What does Idaho mean?
 A. It is from an old Indian word meaning Gem of the Hills" O. Can you give good recipe for pickled onions?
 A, Select small white onions for picking. Lay them in strong brine for four or five days. Drain and put them into a fresh supply of brine, hroiling hot Cook for five minutes. Drain again and pack onions In pint jars and pour over them scala ing spiced vinegar, Let them stand until they are tender before using them,
 @ What is meant by "a bakers dozcnH"
 A. This phrase goes back to the 1 time when there was much difficulty concerning short weight in bread. The city of London made special provision that an extra piece Of bread be given after weighing, 80 that there would be no difficulty. Consequently twelve pieces of bread. with one extra piece to prevent in sufficient weight, came to be known ! familiarity as the "baker's dozen"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
25 Fears Ago Today

The state sewage board investi- gated the beds in Beckley today, 1raut's park was found to be in a disreputahle shape as a result of the dumping there. The residents of Be- lin are up in arms over the delat"r- ious effect the disposal Of sewage UlU have on public health.
 The apple crop this year promises to be the biggest in history, while the peach crop will also he a large one.
 Fred Wrinkle wont 10 Torrington today to act as interpreter,
 The people Of St Johns German Lutheran parlsh held a picnic today at Louis Walt2rs tarm on Shuttle Meadow road.
 So. many people kick the garbage cans around that ;he city has order ed radlocks placed on them.
 Joseph Ha3ocan is spending Two we; ks at the shor".
 Mrs. W. C. Hine af Walnut street has returned from Madison.
 Other German societies hars no" snr7inted their comrsl;teas tot th@ soldiers monument celebration. They are as follows: Eintracht Lodge. Q. D. II. &. R. Bachman, Ernest Neurath, and p. koshnlc; Quartet club, Otto Hagist, George Hoefler. and Amandus Eckhardt; Teutonia Maennerchor. August Zeh- Her, w. H Schleuter. ani r. W, Lang, Admiral Schlcy lodge, F. Haigist, W. Ftndeissn, and F.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
THAT THREATENED
 "GSS" I\OJIRY

The threatened investigation of gasoline prices m this city is not surprising. Motorists visit nearby cities qu,o frequently and many journey a hundred or so miles dis tant on a vscE-rnd. They kcep thor eyes on fine sc'nrry enI inc road way an.aI-mosl'y the Iaftcr-but they also have 6. nsion ro watch the prices charged uz gasoline stations for the necessary 0n1 Of promotion. Conscqucnny vh.u such motorists find that Gasoto- IS mJn2 sold in one city rroar.1 '.m n another their cerebral ma~aunH starts working fasr,r Th.N wonder whN
 l. is Y.ob5nle ,m' 4 ,nmhcr of New Britain coun,rlm'n arr 'also wondering v hy.
 The rrIucIon m pr"s for saso- Ine in lms sccuoo o' \gw England is he},,od to ha>, started n spring field. where n iarr" ma'w1rj'n' dea.e- announced he bad plenty oi gasoln. and would 'cu," the pre- ,auiag wIo.s. and Hi so ill a sub s,anuM manner The inevitable price var Hl,ted. anI in du, course Hartford observers d.>-ot rreI that gasoline was sclrn1 cheaper m sbrinenell than lu Hartford. Eot there has l.,n no prIre war m Har,ior.-gt lss' nothing like that which tran-pr,I in Spuugaeld. and 10 the h,s' ot aur huovE.lg. prie's have not casr .5.d like they drd in Springfield.
 Ther, nlcr.- las l.'n no price War in N,w rut@n-st least not that snyou, has bonn able 10 notice. Kumol- are 10 tas a.ct tha' gaso- line tH Nca i}rIain for he most part ryu.s from 'n' established conp4ulgs which dn uoi believe in undue uomperuon. It lakes some daring independent with large means, plenty Of capital and good supply of independent oil 10 engage tr a price var with the more or less trustinsd oil producers, and such
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
LUCKY GIRL HAS
 LUXURIOUS LIFE
Chosen From Among 12,000 to
 Be Adopted

New York, Ahg. tP-Picked from 1s,0oO applicants a dancing, blue-eyed cinderella with flaXen Mary Pickford curls looked forward today to a paradise far beyond the realm of fairy tales,
 Of poor Bohemian parents Mary Louise Spas, 1G years old has be- come the adopted daughter of Ed ward A. Browning millionaire real tor. She Is the girl with the kind dis position and sunny smile for whom Mir. Browning advertised three weeks ago.
 Mary will be the playmate of an other foster child, Dorothy Sunshine Browning, 9 who was lifted into tho lap of luxury six years ago. In re- turn for love and affection of her new father she is to receive her pick of motor cars an initial wardrobe Of 40 or 80 froCks, the run of town and country estates with swimming pools and roof gardens, entree into homes of the elite, and an education in the most fashionable of girls finishing schools.
 "Why, love my daddy now" she said caressing MT. Browning Tt was hard parting from my real parents. but I was promised I could see them often. My father and moth CT felt badly but they realized l would have more advantages and l was happy.
 q want many things. should like to go 10 college. Hiking and toe dancing are my favorite pastimes. love to dance, I love books. I love music"
 Mr. Browning said his plans for his new daughter were not definite.
 For the present am going to make her happy" he declared. "she can have anything my money can buy, I'm going to introduce her 10 friends that she may become assli- mated to society. Later she will join my other daughter in camp at Crys~ tai Lake, Vt"
 Mary's parents are Marie and John Spas of Astoria, L. I. They came from Prague in search or wealth when she was year old. AS an only child the savings were enough to send her through ? years of high school give her few piano lessons and spend some time at ballet school. Spas Is superintendent of a downtown office building. Adop- ton papers were signed yesterday
 Mary read Mr. Brownings adver- tisement and walked five miles from her home to- his office two days aft CT applications were opened. MT. Browning interviewed thousands or applicants since she visited him, but none caught his fancy as did she
 She is the third child adopted by the millionaire. The second, Marjorie Gloria, is with Mrs, Browning, from whom he obtained a divorce last year in Paris.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

are more likely to operate in larg- CT cities than in the small ones. But on the whole, 1t can be taken for granted that gasoline prices are too high considering the quantity pro- duced In this country this year, The probability is that the oil business is going 10 get as much out Of the army of motorists as they can stand to pay; and the getting seems 10 be pretty good just at this time.
 The large total of gasoline sta tions has something to do with 1t. All of them have to be maintained, and the more there are of them the greater the cost. Some of them are not overly busy. Half the stations, busy all the time, could sell gasoline at less and make just as much,
 But the real meat in the cocoanut lies in the eXactons of the produc- ing companies, and the retail prices hinge in large measure upon the tank wagon price. This, 1t Is de- cIared in many states, has been held too high and news from South Dakota the other day stated that in view Of this fact the state again would go into the gasoline business after having been out Of 1t for six months.
 If an investigation by the Common Council can reduce the price in this city our merry galaxy of motorists will be much obliged.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Beer selling in New Britain, ac- cording to the police records and the news reports, seems 10 be not entirely lost art, exclusive of the quality of the beverage disposed of to the thirsty population. But while the police are endeavoring to get samples, make analyses of the con- tents of bottles, and likewise make arrests and thus contribute to the police court profits, it might be well to discover the source, if that is deemed desirable.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The Indianapolis chief of police who has decreed that autoists caus- ing the deaths of others as result of reckless driving will be forced to spend an hour alone in the morgue with the body of their victim, doubt less believes this ordeal will be even worse than riding with phantom Death at the wheel.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
WoOdsman Robbed by
 Woman Aided by a Dog

Portland, Me-, Aug. 5 Pl-Robbed of SEQ by woman, and a dog, was the story John Polinski, 36, a woods man, told the police today. Re- spending to a sign, "Lodgers Want cd he negotiated with a woman for q room and pulled out his roll to pay in advance. She snatched the money. he said, and when he at tempted to retrieve it a dog leaped upon him and sank its teeth into his leg. He retreated. A torn limb attested his story.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The plan to make British beer drinkers pay for the subsidy to the coal industry through a special in creased tax upon the beverage may he typically English, yet when the tax is added-if 1t ever is-British- CTS won't he paying as much for the foamy beverage as those Americans who get it on the sly.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question Of fact or information by writing 10 The question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply, Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered, All Ietters are Conildential-Ed Editor.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The city of New Haven is gradu- ally seeing a great light. Among the improvements suggested by it's mayor to be paid for by a bond issues, is an improved sewer disposal system. If this includes sewer disposal plant, thereby eliminating the dumping of sewerage into Long Island Sound, other residents of this section of Connecticut will be dis posed to venture a hearty Amen"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Oh Constancy, Thy Name Is Man,

On ConStahCS, my Nanle IS Man!
 By Peter Peatrc, Jr. I met old Henry Cook today; We held little chat, As men will do whene'er they meet; We talked of this and that. I don't know how 1t came about But as men often do We talked about the women folks And said they were some crew. Said he, "I heard the other day That there was quite bunch Of women at some hen affair, A tea. ridge, or lunch, And that they took a vote to see If life they could live OCT, Would they pick out the man they
 got Or look a little more. And every mothers girl of them Said she'd not take again The man she got - which proves
 that men Are better, in the main: For you know all men love their
 wives, The skinny and the fat; Nor would the men disgrace them
 selves By votes on things like that!
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

John Maynard Keynes, who was economic adviser 10 the British delegation to the Vervailles peace conference. and the famous author of a sterling volume on the econ- omic nature of the peace settlement which contained forecasts of econo- mic trouble which was borne out by subsequent developments, proved himself human being by marrying a dancer.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Iorgctful Peggy.

Little Peggy came home from the postoffice wearing very sorrowful look.
 What's the matter dear'" asked her mother.
 "Oh, Mother, I've been awful stupid!" answered Peggy. T sent Marjorie's birthday present away without telling her what day mine comes on!"
 E, DVan,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Steel and Coal Barons
 In Ruhr Plan LavOffs

Essen, Aug. 5 Rl-Reports from various industrial centers in the Ruhr indicate that steel works and coal operators are planning whole sale dismissals of workers during August.
 The reports have come from such places as Hamhorn, Hattigen, Glad beck and Wattensoheid.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Salesmanship Gone Wrong!

T can see that you are a woman of culture" said the book canyasser to the farmers wife.
 Your eyes must be on the bum." retorted the unappreciative F. w. I'm a woman of agriculture"
 Mrs. E. L. Liddell.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
DEATH TOLL SIN

Wilkes-B Barre, Paa Aug, D P>-The death toll of Mondays explosion in the Dorrance colliery here was in creased to six yesterday when Michael Stesanovicz, Frank Scabtn- ski and Anthony BoCosky died at the general hospital.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Gx9ss 1s FEY / FUn chOD MAXSON E0yHAIl LL2zL
MAXS0N ExHAu M2zx

Well, Folks, Vacation's Over! With hlistered hands and sun
 burned skin Half-starvcd from meals that
 were a crime, We're hack, assuring Nth and kin We sure did have one gorgeous
 time!
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

There are two large and we'll known branches of the human fam lily: Those who say they were fools for leaving their home town, and those who say they were fools for not leaving.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Prophetic

Miriam: Whatever became of the little Keller boy and his sister? Remember how they were always making faCes?"
 Nan: Hes an actor and she's a beauty specialist"
 Lauren S Hamilton.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Born That Way

It seems to me with joy that's rare The Chinamen to music cling Why, even in the names they bear l see SO many of them Sing.
 H. G. HirSch.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Memories That E,IIn.-

Hickson: Well, l ste they tore down the famous Madison Square garden"
 Dickson And why not? Did you want them 10 hold another demo- cratic national convention thcre?"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
M.mher of the A.soclnted Press.

The Associated Press b exclusively en- titled to th use for republication oi all news credn co to u or uot otherwise credited in thit paper and also local news published hsveln.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Wives are of two kinds: Those who think everything their hus- bands do is right, and those who think that everything their hus- bands do is wrong.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Words uf Wisdom

Mrs. Newlywed: "oh dear. the house has been robbed and the bur glars took my lovely radio set"
 NeWlywed: T told you it would
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
N3llV the Mystic

He'll Answer Your Questions On points of faith or management Which may have raised an argu-
 ment
 Or fostered doubt, feel free 10 write To Wally, who will set you right.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The conservative driver is com paratively safe if he has good rear bumper.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

As rule. convictions are what you get by associating with people who have them.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Correct this sentence; You won't notice the heat" said he, If you won't look at the thermometer (Protected by Associated Editors,
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Nowadays

Ray: "Nouve got complexion like a schoolgirl"
 Rudie: "oGodness, It isn't as bad as all that, is it?'
 Beth.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Tho Herald is on sale daily lu New York Et HotalIngs New Stand, Times Square: schultz's News stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42ni street.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

There are compensations, While hunting for the man who stole your car you need no longer hunt park ing space.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The smaller the town, the more adjectves are used in the writeup of a party.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Science won't make great head way while religion is taught early and evolution late,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

It isn't feature ricture' unless it uses one reel to introduce the directors friends and the camera men.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Inventions Wanted

 A gag for the movie fan who reads the subtitlos aloud, 4 lipstick with an eraser attached.
  An automobile bumper with an embalmlng attachment.
  Combination prayer-book n q score card for Sunday golfers.
  4 combination toothpick and cigarette holder Balloon size hath soap with a non skid tread.
 Claire.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Among the nations that seem to have no rights" in China are Switzerland and China.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

You get what is coming to you, The roll called up yonder is pay roll.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The movements of all the ocean vessels in the world are reported daily to Lloyds the London insur- ance firm.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Abandoned farm houses are with us yet, but they are called tea rooms now.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Old friends are best, of course; but you get little tired of their same old stories.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

be more sensible 10 buy a piano"
 Lester Rock. II is no uncommon thing to find our daily papers plentifully srrinklcd with typographical errors, but few of them are often guilty. of a mistake such as a neighboring newspaper made recently. when it announced that, TT he regular monthly meeting of St. Johns guild was hell at the rectory on Tuesday last"
 (Copyright, 1925, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

We'll if Darwin Is right the sur vivors at Dayton are the Attest.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

It's so much nicer, isn't it. now that the tariff has been taken out of politics?
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Discretion hy any other name wouldn't change the temperature of the feet.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Still, the world would laugh as loudly If it knew about some ot Americas s other queer laws.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

The public is neutral in a coal strike. It cusses both sides.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Facts tsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Things even up, When d ny breaks, fewer laws are broken.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

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New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
The Masters Voice

You have q wicked line of chat ter" she told him. End Of the line, Everybody out. yelled dad.
 Irving c. Burtcnshaw.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
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Any orator is a man who waXes enthusiastic about your duty 10 get busy.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05

Entered at the Post Ones st New Britain
 as Second Cisn Mall Matter,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
The Modern Application

Dear Wally:
 Adam, so they tell, Because of apples, sadly fell. Do you believe a tale like that?
 Yours very truly.
 k. |. F'att.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Dear Wally.
I am at a loss

I am at a loss How to make hubby come across; I've even tried the rolling pin. Please make suggestions.
 Yours,
 Hair Pin. My Dear Hair Pin:
 Your very name Shows you're an antiquatcd dame. When you want something. simply cry; Tears melt the hardest hearted guy!
New Britain herald., 1925-08-05
Dear Fat

Dear Fat.
 Why not? Men nowadays Have not improved on Adams ways. I hold to what the Bible teaches; He fell for apples-we for peaches!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-16
PRACTICAL ADVICE
in HEALTH CIRCULAR
State Health Department Issues Bull
letin On How To Care For And
Prevent tuberculosis

Simple practical advice, for per-
sons suffering from tuberculosis, and
for others living with them, as to
precautions that should be taken to
prevent the spread of the disease, is
contained in a new edition just issued,
of circular that is distributed by the
State Department of Health. The
little pamphlet is hopeful and en-
couraging in tone. 1t directs atten-
ton to the fact that tuberculosis is
not necessarily fatal; that the ma
jcrity of those attacked recover if
they place themselves promptly under
the care of a well-trained physician
and carefully follow the instructions
that are given them.
Here is some of the advice for mem
bers of such households
Young children should not be al
lowed to play in the sickroom Of
members of the household having any
disease of the lungs. Playing on the
floor of the sickroom, especially,
should be absolutely forbidden.
Patients with tuberculosis, should
not kiss anyone on the mouth.
Towels, pipes, clothing, handker-
chiefs, and other personal articles
used by a person suffering from tu-
berculosis should not be used in COM
mon by other members of the family.
When consumptives are bedridden,
their clothing and bedding ought not
be thrown into the common receptacle
for soiled clothes. Such things as
can be boiled should be boiled as soon
as possible, or else soaked for sever
al hours in a disinfecting solution.
The patient should have his own
bed, and if possible, his own room.
It is particularly injurious to have
any one occupy the same bed.
The bedroom should not be used as
dining room or kitchen, if it is pos
sible to avoid it.
The cardinal principles to be OBJ
served in the sickroom ARE CLEAN
Illness, SUNLIGHT, FRESH AIR,
and CARE of the SPUTUM.
There were 1924 deaths from tuber-
culosis in the counties of Maryland
during the last five years from 1919
to 1923. This does not include new
cases of illness from the disease, Of
which 1718 were reported to the Blu
reau of Communicable Diseases in
1924.
In order that persons who are
in either the early or the late stages
of tuberculosis, may have the benefit
cf advice clinics are held regularly
each month, throughout the State by
DR.. John Nicklas, Medical Consultant
of the State tuberculosis Association.
and Clinic Aide of the Bureau Of
Communicable Diseases. Over 100
persons were examined at these elm
les in 1924.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-16
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