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New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

Q, Where was Paul Revere born and what was his occupation? What was the date 0! his memorable ride? '?
 A. He was born In Boston, Mas. Sachusetts in l7&5. He learned from lis father the trade Of gold and sllversmth and soon became skilltul as an engraNer on silyerware. His parents were in comfortable circum- stances and he himself became es- abolished at his trade n Boston. His memorable ride too. place April ls- l9. l776.
 Q. What causes the ouiia Board 10 move?
 A. The motivation Of Ouita board Is psychic rather than scien- tltlc. l. IS usually explained as the influence of the suh-conscious mind. Without intention to move the board, the hands guide the pointer to the letters which spell the words in the mind. Where q conflict Of subcon- sclous thoughts occurs between two persons whose hands are on the board, il either remains stationary or Jiggles without spelling !ntelligibe words
 e, How many aircraft carriers has the United States Navy? Can you tell me something Of their size?
 A, The Navy has two aircraft carriers, first line, the Lexington and the Saratoga. The length of these vessels Cover alD is SSS feet; length between perpendiculars $50 feet breadth on load water line. l06 feet. Each is equipped withi S-S"-55 cal. guns; l2-5"-95 cal. anti aircraft guns; Al" torpedo tubes. In addition the Navy has the Lang ley, an aircraft carrier, second line. She is broad al load water line. She is armored with 4-5", 5l cal. guns.
 Q. Did Admiral Dewey ever run for President Of the United States?
 A. No. In the months preceding the Presidential campaign Of 1900 his name was prominently before the country for a time, but his candidacy from a political standpoint was not seriously considered.
 Q. What was the name of the yacht belonging to the Kaiser Of Germany?
 A. There were two, large steam yacht called the Hohenzollern and q sailing yacht used for racing nam ed the Meteor.
 Q. Where vas HoudIni, the hand-cuff king born?
 A. At Appleton. Wisconsin, April 6, 1874. the son of Rev, Mayer Sam uel and Cecelia (Steiner) Weiss.
 Q. What is the amount of gold bullion in the world?
 A. The latest figures available are for the calendar year 1923 at which time the total was s9407.. 761,QOo Of which S9,300.575,O0O was in bank and public treasuries and S10I166,0OQ In circulation.
 Q. Can you tell me something ot the location and the people Of the HlONlLlCt CL NOuI Iduu III RUSSIA
 \. Courland or Kurland, va: formerly Baltic province Of the Russian Empire and is bounded by the Gulf of Riga on the north. and the province Of Kovno on the south Part of the province Of Courland be- tween the old German frontier and tho Holy Aa River. by the Baltic Sea. now forms q part Of the Re public Of Lithuania, Courland is 10,. 535 square miles in area, and is gen. arally level, with many lakes ant
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

marshes. There are extensive forests Agriculture Is the chief pursuit, The principal products include grain (es- peeially rye) potatoes, hemp and flax. The region is adapted to fruit growing. The upper classes and the towns-people are mainly Of Ger man descent; but the peasantry, who constitute the bulk of the popula- ton, are mostly Let's, akin to the lithuanians, About -fourths ot the inhabitants are Protesta nts, There are many Jews. The capital is Mitau. There are two seaports. Libau and Windau Courland was partly German!zed in the latter part of the Middle Ages by the Knights
 Swordbearers.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

Best Butter 50c, Russell Bros.-Adv.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

~" SdH sLL an answer 10 any question or fact or information by writing to 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 aaVlce cannot be given, nor can ex. tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive a per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not he answered. All letters gre standardization.
 c, Wha, is the meaning of the expression a chip off the old block"?
 A. The expression refers to in- hcrlted characteristics in child. To say ch.ld is a chip of the old block means that he is exactly like his father iA general or in some par tlcu.ar characteristic.
 e, What is the work of rig ger' on an airpane?
 1. He is a mechanic whose duty it IS 10 adjust the rigging of an air plane.
 e, What is the National Crime Commission
 4, An organization started last August In the office Of E. II. Gary, chairman Of the Board Of the United states Steel Corporation. The chair i man Of the Commission is r. Trubee DaHson Of Locust Valley. Long Is- land, New York. The purpose of the 1 commission to makie an exhaus- tive study into the causes and cure lor crime.
 Q. What is the origin of the term | honeymoon?
 i A. Many explanations are given i The two following being perhaps the i most usual: Among the northern naclons of Europe in ancient times, it was the custom for newly married couples 10 drink methcglin or mead ia. kind Of wine made from honey( ,or a period of thirty days after the i marriage. Antiquarians say that from this custom grew the term honey month" or honeymoon. Ac- cordtng to tradition Attila, the Hun, drank so much mead at his wedding least that he died from the effects of it. But whether the above origin ! is true or not, We know that in the days of marriage by capture it was | necessary fer the bridegroom 10 re- main in hiding with his bride until her llinsmen tired of the search for them. And later when elopemen's were frequent, it was necessary for bride and groom 10 remain in hiding -or 2 "ht'o. Both 0. theao "h.lins periods' seem to point to possible nTl-ln, of ihe hOncymoon~
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

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and Co.,, in q novel dance offering; and the Ambler Bros, in an excel, lent and sensational balancing act
 The shows are continuous daily
 Reserved seats for the New Years Midnite Frolic are now sell ing.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
RICARDO CoRTEz AT CAPITOL

RICARDO CORTEZ AT CAPITOL
 A sartorial treat as well as de luxe entertainment Is in store for those native film enthusiasts who visit the Capitol today and Wednes- day. Tn the Name of Love-" the main feature attraction. is colorful romance with modern France for its picturesque locale. Howard Hig- gin directed it for Paramount, and the sterling cast includes Ricardo Cortez, Greta Nissen, Wallace Beory and Raymond Hatton.
 The vaudeville program has five good acts with Mccoy and Walton in "A Few Moments With the Spirits" snappy comedy act that scored heavily yesterday; the Wy oming Duo in Varieties of the Vest" Donia and Mack, a pair Of funny comedians; Libby, Sparrow
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
Center Church Rejects
 Offer of Haif Million

4 standing offer Of $506,oo0 mad 145t year to the First Consregat.onaI Church society for its property al Main and Church streets has been rejected by the church. The naro ot the prospective buyer or the pur- poses to which he intended to put the property were rol made public, being handled by real estate broker
 Fresh Eggs 69c. Russell Bros.-Adv Best Butter 59c. Russell Bros-Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27

A pVANCE news from summer re,
n sorts was received toby. iGdi.
eating heavy. mortality and accom-
panied by the usual outbunt from
propretorB 10 the effect that their
places are bigger better and dcadlier
than ever before. The dotnllf.
GoowAAlPUs REACH The
Beach hotel Is being fixed over for
the summer vlhtors Larger holes
are being made In tho mosquito net.
ting on the bedroom windows and
half n dozen nonworkublo flytraps
are being installed IN tho dining
room.
Tho mudhole on the beach 10 being
enlarged and fresh mud added. The
hole win be connected with the show
crs but as the piping system prob,
ably won't work, nobody VIII be dir
commoded much.
The old hotel, which burned last
winter, has been turned into a chill.
dron'a playspace. tho charrcd Tim.
bers and rusty nails being loft 70
give the spot a rustic appearance.
KAAip kUTuP Seven hornets
nests arc ready for summer trippers
here this year and the occupants are
being slnrNed tn preparation Tor the
influx Nine tons OF old newspapers
haze been dumped on the camp.
grounds and a frefh supply Of old
cans. added 20 the collection Of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
~" ECONOMICAL
Dean Condor Tells Club OF
Low Operation Cost

Close scrutiny OF the state uni.
ycrhi,ya financial records, declared
John Condor, dean Of law. at the
Cyro club meeting Thursday. "will
disclose that not penny Of the
states money IL being wasted and
win show full value for every dollar
spent for upkoep."
student fees. he explained. are now
providing the entire building fund
since abandonment Of the plan
whereby the state matched student
fees. doliar.fordollsr for construc.
ton funds.
No state funds are being used for
athletics. Gate receipts finance them
and a portion OF these receipts are
also used 10 retire the stadium debt.
Gov. Hartley. following out his re.
tronchment policy. recently asked
the university TO work even more
economically
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
Looks Like Pleasant
Summer in the WiLdS

past four years, makes daite q noycI
piece 81 scenery.
Parts OF the tr4-l up Beehive noun
tain, washed ON by spring rains
have been left that wuy. TO give
touristh an added thrll Another
firm or undoriukerB has moved into
swampsEllc, two miles from kump
kutup and anticipates a bury sea,
son, swanpsyile now has Two pto.
maine experts aud o typhoid ward il
being added TO tho hospital,
THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE. Huge
sthcks Of wet wood for tho smoky
fireplace in tho main dining hall,
which Is Sail In size, have been
prepared here for the tourist rush.
The fence on Inspiration Point has
been removed during tho winter and
Lovers Leap has been made twice
as wide IN the hope Of getting rid
OF some Of tho lovers Two new
tobacco signs ana toothpaste ad
have been painted on tho mountain
hide, back OF the Mountain House
and there arc four gasoline filling
stations within half a mic.
ANGLERS Inn. 4 paved high
way hns been built down 20 the
river $50 thnt fishermen can park
their cara alongside the stream and
fish from tho seat. without getting
out Fish store In the inn, equip
ped with rubber measuring rule and
adjustable scales. Competent guides
viii DO on hand 20 fish for visitors
who wish 10 avoid the c1crtion. Two
goldfish imam and wife) were planted
in tho stream this spring and are
expecting the stork daily, They arc
not bothered by other fish. who de.
serted tho waters years ago.
1DYLwYLDE HOTEL. THIS
summer resort Is being
equipped with 10 new monographs,
a jazz band radio IN every room,
stock tiekers In the plazxas and two
Turkish baths. Fun evening dress
sgill be obligatory IN the four main
and seven supplementary dining
rooms Quarters FOR maids and
Wallets are provided 10 the annex al
from si5 a day up. dollhouse fruits
and imported delieaeies at Ye olde
Fruitto store. in connection.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
Warn Exporters of
Mailing Catalogs

Northweht exporters are warned
In a cablcgram from Commercial
Attache Cunningham Ia Madrid 20
shlrl a, Blalook. Northwest man.
ager hero FOR the 4, \. commerce
department. not 10 send cataioga or
typcwrIttan advertising matter by
parcel post Several inatancea are
cited where Americans have been
fined for sending It as parcel pont
Iustead OF second class mail or
printed matter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
REALTORS MEET
Seattle Board Plans Dinner
and Dance on April 10

Between foW and five hundred PEG.
Pic viii attend the 'big get together
party OF the Seattle Real Estate
board and take part In the dinner,
dancing and program at The Olympic
Hotel, Saturday, April rs. according
TO those IN charge
During tho dinner. which starts az
$50 y, m, a number Of interesting
addresses win be- made, one Of which
ID by tho president OF the national
association Of Real Estate boards,
The entertainment committee.
which has been working on the AZ.
fair for the past month. IN planning
to invite architects, builders, invest.
ers and others Interested in the build,
ing trades 10 tho dinner and dance.
The affair viii be informal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
Tell Changes in
Hungarian Duties

Hungary has reduced It's import
duty ON broken rice for manufactur.
Ing beer by onefourth. according 10
word received from a commercial at.
iache at Budapest by shIrl a. Bla.
lock- northwest manager for the U.
$. department OF commerce, SIS Low.
man building
At tho same time tho royal Hun.
garian prime minister has announced
increased duties ON caskod beer.
sausage8. blcachcd cotton goods and
wool, The duties have been suspended
on certain chemicals and acids, how.
ever.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
Yellow Hydrants
Brighten Renton

Along with the Johnny iumpups
which brighten the surrounding
moad6wlands. Renton has blossomed
forth with newly painted yellow fire
hydrants, adding cheerful touch
70 the downtown street corners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
NEW WATER MAIN LAID

Replacing the old wooden water
main on Goth ave. which leads to the
Volunteer Park reservoir, new iron
pipe OF immense size has Just been
installed. The water was turned In
the new pipe this week and work Is
now progressing on refilltng the
streets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
()uen Bids on State
Structures April 3

PORTLAND, orc March 70
.,r,a & Knighton, architects, sa-
.'s,nee they will open bids from all
=, The northwest at p. m, April
, M construction et new buildings
!, ~ state training school az Wood.
avn. Ore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27
fierce FOREST
FIRES BURN
smith Dakota and Nebraska
Nit by Fatal BlazeS

nu,HA. Neh,. March sI.-Forest
sre ragins IN the Rosebud In,
,e.sNation country OF South
s ~ ana IN the vicinity OF Vat
- ana o'Ncl Ncb., according
morris received 10y the North,
.,,rn railroad here To-Day.
error, az Valentino says that
!. ,rNu Of TuthtlL 5, -, has been
~ ..,,,,s wiped cut, A woman and
- esllarcn are reported 20 hove
s.,sea 70 death there
n, flre Is helng famed by a
la
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-27

wENATcHEE. March 81. Queen
! ~ sixth annual Apple Blosspm
s..,yal has been elected here she
NINA Erickson. high school
s.lor students named her The
....ral s April s.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31
COLDS AFFECT The KIDNEYS
Many Hurley People Have Found
This to be True.

Are you wretched in bad weather?
Does every cold settle on your
kidneys?
Does your back ache and become
weak,
Are urinary passages irregular and
distressing?
These symptoms are cause to sus-
pect kidney weakness.
Weakened kidneys need quick help,
Doan's Pills are especially pre-
pared for weakened kidneys.
Hurley people recommend them
Ask your neighbor
Mrs. NJ. Sandretto, 76 Cary Road
Hurley, says: "A cold put my kid
neys out of fix and | was troubled
with dull, bearing-down pains in my
back. If | stopped, the pains dug
deeper in my back. My kidneys
acted entirely too freely. l USED
Doan's Pills from SuFlivan's Drug
Store and they helped me from the
first poan's cured me of thi:
trouble and / haven't been bothered
since"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Pills-the same that Mrs
Sandretto had Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. ADV
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31

Jail and | would lift my. cap He
was. to signal with a handkerchief at
the window. We did this but could
not see the signal She wrote note
and gave it to me to give to. Andy.
Contents of note: "Your add Mrs.
Ida johnson. My add Miss Oscar
Stack, Proctor, Mimi. Personal.
VIII pay more in two weeks. Write
to me at this add"
.Gudleskf to Break Jail,
She. told me to tell Gudlesk to
break jail and write 20 me at Proctor,
as she would. get his. letters and
would send him money right along.
Il left Mrs, Sigler in Ironwood, plan
ming to meet her that evening in
front Of the library.
When she arrived she handed me a
package Of bills, saying, "Can you
remove finger prints? IL is not
necessary as / have had these bills
washed and irOned and handled them
with gloves" ! took the money and
said, "This is costing you quite q
bit" She said, Eyes, it makes about
$500 ] nave given TO Andy, but | win
give MIN the full amount"
Planned to Hide Body.
asked her why she and Andy
did not plan to hide the body She
said they did plan to hide it in the
Germania mine, but he bungled the
job. About midnight that night, he
and Mr.. Foster opened the package
in the Jail in the presence of Andy
and it contained $1,000.
In Fosters office that evening
he said he heard Mrs Sigler deny
having met man in Ironwood that
afternoon or evening. When Hayes
was called into the same office, she
admitted having met him. She was
taken to Jail that night. Hayes was
present also. He asked Gudlesh
ANDY how much did Mrs. Sigler pay
you for killing Sigler. She ex
claimed, candy did you kill my
husband?"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31
Proceedings of County
Board of Supervisors
Continued from Page Severn

Board expense ...:... 11.44
Frank Anderson, County
Board expense ...... 2O.94
j. j. Defer, County Board
expense .............. 84.91
Chas. Bonino, County Board
John F. Sullivan, County
Board expense .., 29.07
NJ. J. Connors, County Board
expense ............... 1924
Daniel Reid, County Board
expense ........... 1892
George Gerry, County Board
expense .............. 1924
Frank Lukey, County Board
expense ....-...... 10.4S
Fred Durand, County Board
James coole, County Board
expense ..... 5.4s
R. A. Angst, County Board
expense .....-... 39.5C
T. G. Kirby, County Board
expense .. 14.4C
County Board of Supervisors,
Iron County, Wisconsin.
Gentlemen:
We, your Committee on Finance
to whom was referred the above
schedule of claims, report that We
have examined each of said claims
and recommend the allowance in full
or in part, the rejection or further
reference as is noted.
Respectfully submitted,
r. a Angst,
NJ. ]. Connors,
j. j. Defer, Committee
On motion duly made, supported
and carried the report of the Fin
ance Committee was accepted anC
the County Chairman and the County
Clerk authorized and instructed t
draw orders on the County Treasurer
in payment of same.
Moved, supported and carried thai
the County Board adjourn.
Chas. A. Noren,
County Clerk
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31
Called Friend Andy.

She said her first impulse was to
call the police, so she ran out the
front door. bat not seeing one in
sight went back in again. She ran
around IN the building. finally find
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31

ING herself in her children's room.
The sight IF her sleeping children re-
minded her that she must protect
herself to save them from disgrace.
In desperation she finally thought of
her friend Andrew Gudlesh and
called him on the phone, telling him
to come up and get jug which her
husband had for him. She said she
had to urge him repeatedly to help
her out when he came and that he
finally consented and disposed of the
body as he related on the stand
Thursday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31
Woman's Statement
Will Help Hurley

Il hated cooking because all / ate
turned sour and formed gas. |
drank hot water and olive oil by the
gallon. Nothing helped until l
took Adlerika." Unless due to deep
seated causes, Adlerika helps any
case gas on the stomach in a
surprisingly QUICK time. 1t is a
wonderful remedy to use for con-
stipation-it often works in one hour
and never gripes. City Drug Store
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31

Many a true word is spoken be-
tween false teeth.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31

MERCER NEWS

=
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Calkins, daughter, Saturday, Jan.
"a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Miller are the
proud parents of daughter born
Jan. "a.
DR.. f. B. Stebbins of Ironwood was
here Saturday on a professional call
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Pemble moved
home from Pine Lake Sunday, Mr..
Pemble having finished his job there
for the winter.
Miss Evelyn Rodgers of Win
chester started school here Monday.
Miss NJ Nettleblad of Ironwood is
visiting her sister, Mrs. S. w. Smith.
Robt. Frost, who was here on
business, returned to Milwaukee
Saturday.
D. L. White returned from a
business trip to Milwaukee and
Chicago Wednesday.
Rev. E. Falk conducted Lutheran
services at Hurley Wednesday even
ing.
Mrs. H. j. Peter and daughter
Pauline have recovered from the flu
and are able to be about again.
Many a true word is spoken be-
tween false teeth.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-31
Boys and Girls
Essay Contest
Free Trip to the State Fair Offered
by Manufacturers Association
for Best Essay.

A free trip to the 1925 State Fair
and Wisconsin Industrial Products
Exposition at Milwaukee next Sept
ember! That will be the prize
awarded to one boy and girl in each
county, the winners in the second
statewide essay contest conducted by
The Wisconsin Manufacturers AS
, sociation and sponsored by the State
Department Of Public instruction.
The title Of the essay is: Farm
and Factory, Dependent Upon Each
Other, Measure the Prosperity of
Our Men and Women and Create
Opportunity for Future Genera
tions."
Every boy and girl in every
seventh, eighth and ninth grade in
every public, private and parochial
school in Wisconsin is eligible to
compete. for the grand opportunity to
spend two days in Milwaukee with all
railroad transportation, hotel and
other expense paid by the Wisconsin
Manufacturers Association. The
expenses of one chaperone from each
county, who viii in most cases be
the county superintendent of schools,
win also be borne by the association.
In addition to the trip to Mil
waukee, further prize of 800 is
offered to the boy or girl who, after
making the trip as winner in the
first contest, writes the best essay on
the subject: "My Impression of
| Wisconsin After Having Visited the
1926 Wisconsin Products EXPOSE
ton" This additional prize should
make the contest doubly attractive ia
all young people who are eligible to
compete.
Arrangements for the essay con.
test will be in charge of committee
consisting of John Callahan, State
Superintendent Of Public Instruc.
ton; f. G. Doudna, secretary Of the
Wisconsin Teachers Association
and George F. Kull, secretary of the
Wisconsin Manufacturers Associa-
ton.
In brief, the rules governing the
contest are:
Essays must be written legibly, OF
typewriter if possible, on only one
side of SO by Ii inch paper
| No essay exceeding 1900 words
will be accepted.
Only one essay may be submitted
| by each contestant.
Contestants are requested not to
roll their manuscripts.
No name or other mark OF
Identification will be permitted or
the ESSAYS submitted. This informa-
ton will be enclosed in plain
sealed envelope accompanying each
essay, this to remain unopened until
after the judges have made their
awards.
Essays must be in the hands OF
the county superintendent of schools
not later than Friday, May 18th,
1925.
Prize winners will be announced
not later than July 1st
No manuscripts will be returned
and the right is reserved to publish
any prize winning essay after win
ners are announced.
This essay contest will be similar
to one held under the same auspices
in 1923, in which some six thousand
entrants from sixty-four counties
competed. At that time 1923 boys
and girls, with their county superin-
tendents of schools acting as
ehaperones, spent two days, with all
expenses paid. at the Wisconsin Pro-
ducts Exposition in Milwaukee. In
that contest the Iron County winners
and chaperone were: Anthony
Wyszynski, Cedar; Ethel Erickson,
Iron Belt; and Margaret ]. Hardie,
of Hurley, supervising teacher.