New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-31

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ity during the past year will prob
ably be reflected early in Deccm-
Der at the meetings Of corporation
boards of directors. According 10
gossip In stock market circles, sew
eral manufacturing companies are
expected 10 declare liberal extra
dividends, either In the form of
cash or stock.
While the rest OF the country
felt the effects OF moderate de-
preston during the year, New
Britain was comparatively prosper
Gus. There was no slump here, due
partly to the building boom
throughout the nation. When
buildings are erected hardware is
necessary; when builders want
hardware they get 1t from New
Britain. That's partly the answer
for sound conditions in the factories
here.
1t Is stated that some Of the
larger corporations will be generous
in their dividends. playing the role
| OF Santa Claus with all the good
nature typical of the gentleman
with the smile. rosy cheeks and
long whiskers, and putting fairly
large checks in the stockings OF
share holders.
Everyone who wears a raccoon
coat is not a millionaire; nor Is he
a Harvard undergraduate.
Fans at the annual Yale Prince
ton football classic this fall will have
this fact rather definitely impressed
upon them when they see one Of
the truck drivers at the bowl sport
ing a $500 coat of this species.
When asked yesterday as TO how
he happened by the coat, he an
swered succinctly, "The rain
brought it." And it did, as follows:
At tie Yale Harvard game last
year, said driver was busiy engaged
both before and after the clash
bringing wet but enthusiastic hun
dreds to and from the huge en-
closure. He said that he made
more than $275 at this alone.
The very last crowd that he
brought from the bowl to the rail-
road station had just left his truck
when looking behind. he noticed a
beautiful raccoon coat on one Of
the seats.
Stopping his truck, he picked up
the coat and dashed into the sta
ton and UP to the owner of the
coat and said Say. here's your
coat. You left It In my truck"
And then came the stunning re-
ply: Keep the darn thing. 1t
weighs a ton. ! can't be bothered
carrying 1t around"
He did keep it. had 1t dried out,
and today is able to sport one Of
the finest coats seen In New Haven.
Having noticed the number OF
accidents In which pedestrians run
afoul of automobile trucks and
other vehicles propelled by gaso-
line engines, including cement
mixers, motorcycles, garbag C
wagons, fire engines, street sweep
ers and such, the Observer comes
forward at this time to lay down
a few ideas on how to be run over
gracefully. And 1t must be ad-
mitted that the stunt can be done
gracefully. There's no reason for
people to be splashed all over the
Landscape when they could just as
well get enjoyment out of the pro-
ceedings, since being run over Is
the fate of all pedestrians sooner
or later, hence the great sale of
automobiles, so pedestrians can get
on the right side of the fence.
The proper costume for being
run over by a truck Is a trim golf
or walking suit. Some professionals
prefer evening dress, but the fact
that stiff bosomed shirt is worn
tends to put the pedestrian out of
ease. or course, some authorities
bring forth. all sorts Of opinions as
to what should be worn, but we
have our own ideas and to them
we shall stick.
The next thing to be found Is a
suitable location. Here the experts
seem to agree. A busy thorough
fare is recommended, so that II
one driver, by some bad luck
misses you, some other driver will
be sure to hit you.
After having found your thor
oughfare, proceed to walk across
the street in the leisurely manner
just as the traffic is at its height
Fasten your eyes on the top of some
high building on the other side oil
the street and. looking neither tc
, right nor TO left, stroll, don't run
toward the opposite curb. 1t Is safe
to say that before you have reach
ed the middle of the road, you viii
, be hit.
Some professionals carry rugs o.
{ mattresses with them, which the!
throw In front OF them befor'
starting to cross the street, thu
breaking their fall. Others scorl
t such methods, saying that it is no
playing the game right, and prefe
: 10 land on the pavement, thu
, breaking leg, at least.
' When a car strikes you, ASSUME
your most pleasant expression, an'
y give way in the direction in which
. the car Is proceeding. Smile sweet
" at the driver and pass SOM
S CHEEKY remark at the passersby
D such as, IT'S a nice day, isn't it?'
or Il think We'll have an earl,
fall" Conversation is not neces
sary, however, and some say it dis
tracts one from the business a