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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
RENTS APPROACHING
STERILIZATION


The rent situation, ever since the
war a thorn in the side Of many
people who did not own their own
homes and who were obliged to
meet the landlord the first Of every
mouth with a liberal portion Of
their months pay ready to turn
over to him. Is approaching stabil-
ization, with the trend Of prices
downward, We are assured by the
National Association Of Real Is
tate boards. While the home rents
are going down, however, ONCE and
business rents are slowly increas-
ing.
In 81 per cent OF the cities re-
porting to the board rents are de-
cllning. They have become stabilized
in Ga per cent and there Is an up
ward tendency in per cent. No
city In the central eastern section
reports rising rents and no city in
the southeastern part reports fall
ing rents.
There is a close affinity between
overbuilding and falling rents and
the report goes into this situation
with the remark, Notwithstanding
the enormous construction activity
OF the past year, totaIling the larg-
est on record. shortage Of build
ings is still being reported
particularly from the smaller cities
and parts OF the country in which
real estate development is going on
very rapidly" Out Of 1913 cities 76
report some form of oyerbuilding,
30 report overbulding OF apart
ment houses, 30 overbuilding OF
single family dwellings and II
oyerbuilding Of business blocks. On
the shortage side Of the ledger, 1913
per cent Of the cities report a
shortage OF apartment buildings
36.7 per cont shortage Of single
family houses and 34.1 report too
few business buildings.
New Britain. We suppose, Is in
the class OF residential overbuilt
city. SO 1t would appear from vari-
GUS points OF observation. a couple
OF years ago the classified columns
Of the Herald carried many APP
peals for rent by individuals who
wished to move here or found their
present quarters too cramped for
them. Today there Is over a column
OF advertisements In the ITO
Rent" classification. People have
now an opportunity 10 choose he
tween many apartments and their
rental price. a few years ago the
choice was all with the landlord.
He could choose his tenant and
name bis price, there we're too few
apartments and tenant was
lucky II he got one at any price at
all.
Undoubtedly. as We grow, the
pendulum will swing back the
other way sooner or later. There IS
every indication that The city has
a big future hcforo it and the In
Aux OF families will continue over
= long period though there might
come temporary setback at any
time, OF course. Discouraged by a
superiority Of rents builders will
cease 20 erect NV houses for a
while and VI viii mark time until
the demand catches UP With the
supply again This is az it has al
ways been in a growing city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Rubbing II In" This Weather,
Folks.

Folks We'll say they ought 10 fine
Those southern tourists when they
sign
such cards as Flowers all in
bloom"
And Arrow indicates MY room."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
xpedient

Reporter; whats that? Ninety.
five years old and an active pedes-
TRAN" To what do you attribute your
age?
Old Boy: Il always wore jump
ers."
--lIcartrouble, The Bobhcl-Hair
Bandit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Approximate

Hughes 90 his stenographcrl:
Take tho message-Tll get it from
you later"
His Stenographer: your little
daughter wants to kiss you over the
telephone.'
-- Marie Nicrs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

New Britainites are more law
abiding than the average citizens
Of a community OF the same size.
Chief Of Police Hart Is sponsor for
the thought. which he introduced
into his speech before the Raeus
club at luncheon Monday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
FactsandFancies

Inc DuIl was sacred among the
ancients, but 1t wasn't the whole OF
craftsmanship.
Why didn't they Just sentence
Mitchell TO Page for five years?
Truth Is stranger than fiction,
but ono seldom gets paid az much
for It,
The two things that know no ma
,ional boundary lines are love and
capital.
II seems the Turk simply can't at
tend 10 business IL there Is n good
massacre going on somewhere.
Maybe moderns would value liber-
" as the puritons did il they had
the same kind of liquor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Clothier: This suit has been sub
jected TO all the known tests, such
as rip, tear, burn, and water tests"
Sheik Customer: Yes, but how
about the powder and rouge test?"
Henry A. Courtney.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

But our satisfaction with our
selves should not tempt US TO let
ourselves go little, and become
trife less concerned over laws.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

in the world do YOU suppose he
could ever get all of them >"
Myers: "Probahly from Whooping
II up with the chickens while look
ing upon the wine when IT was red"
Lorraine Zabriskie.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
THE TIRED BUSINESS MAN
By Lillian WiIds Lake

Though weary from his toll by day.
con- he Is worn out, quiteD
lie drags his poor old carcass to
The theatre at night.
He goes, Though night life Is not
good
For fellows Of his age)
Because he feels he ought to help
TO elevate the stage.
sad is his choice of Thespian hall!
Pray, how vas he to know
That some producer fool has staged
A girley-girley show?
Though dreary were the hours
there,
He carries out his role;
A supper at cabaret
Reviyifies his soul.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Membsr Audit Bureau OF Circulation.
This A. b. C. it a national organization
which furnishes newspaper, aud adSsr'
tlsers with = strictly honest anaIysls OF
circulation. Our circulation ttatittics
are bssed upon thir audit. Ths Insurer
protection against fraud in newspaper
distribution figures to both national and
local atyeTtisert.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Poor ILICk

Mrs. Smythe: Can your husband
play the piano."
Mrs. Layton: Eyes. he played it in
a poker game while vas away. and
lost it,"
Nina Rpruird
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Il is a pleasure to hear ourselves
patted upon the back by the chief
custodian Of law and order.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

"You'ro got 10 hand it TO mo-"
said the teacher when she caught
Johnny passing a note to little Mil.
lie Southwortl.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

rhs Herald 10 on ,aie daily IN New
York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times
Square; schultzs Newsstande. Entrance
Grand Central. t.ud Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
TEl.EPHoNE cALLe
Bupinesp once 49,, wa
EdltoflAl Rooms .... s2s

The only profitable advertising medium
In the City. Circulation books and
prsss room AlWsys open 10 adysrt'ttlL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

And knows that no one is going
to worry much about the size Of
her feet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

The Associated Piers 10 exclusively en-.
titled 10 the nts for republication Of
ell new credited TO u o. not o'hsrw,tt
credited In th,r paper and sl.o local
usws published herein,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Some shoe manufacturer has
figured out that women's feet are
getting bigger every day. Her in
terest and participation in athletics
Is given as the cause.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Now we know why the canny fe-
male, early aware Of her shortcom-
ings Is wearing garters that can
be seen below her short dresses.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

A village is a place where there
isn't much to co on Sunday after
noon except take another nap.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
4 Good Way

Her father; II never want to see
that young man of yours here again,
you understand
Marion: "Wel1. Why don't you try
loaning him S10?"
Paul s. Powers,
(Conyright. 1925. Rcproduction
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

If she gives them something else
TO look at.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
pnsSihle Causes

Mrs. Myers: The doctor says that
Pratt boy has the whooping cough,
chicken-pox, and scarlet fever. How
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

She is nothing If not a psycholo-
gist.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

II the franc keeps on, and then
comes back, perhaps We shall at last
have verification OF what Dante saw.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

II you had the price Of a scat on
the New York Stock Exchange You
could buy a bit of Florida beach 10
sit on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Dally tsundsy EIesptsd)
Al Herald Bldg o. Church Street
suBscRiP TioN RATES
1900 Q Ysst
ts.u0 lhtss Muuths
$50, . Month
Entered at the Post Ofics at New Britain
a. Second class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
W,ES::Ss
go, GA--E
Jun Th!Q6
MAxS0N ExiiALL JtQkrx
hxKAu Nunx

S'nd all communications 10 fun
SHOP t'liior, care ~ the New
hrliaiD Herald, AMI luru irtiri
Viii he forwarded 10 New York
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12


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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

We trust General Butler didn't
imagine anything personal in the
pealing of the Liberty Bell.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any
question OF 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
advice cannot be given, nor can es.
tended research be undertaken. Al,
other questions will receive a per.
sonal reply. Unsigned requests can
not be answered. All letters are
standardization.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Let sympathy go out 10 him;
Aye. give him all you can,
He has a hard, unpleasant lot,
The poor, tired business man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

A profit is not without honor eX-
cept in the eyes Of those who aren I
doing we'll.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

The farmer Is lucky, al that II lie
were more prosperous, Government
would begin to regulate him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

This Is a tough world, and 1t isn't
probable that any radio announcer
really is as genial as he sounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

If only this thrifty feeling YOU
have weeks after Christmas could
be retroactive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Russa's form Of government Ia
nobodys business; it's her form Of
honesty that troubles neighbours.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Correct this sentence: "Cindcrs on
this slick place would save my
neck" said the old bachelor. but |
must leave it for the kids 10 slide
on"
protected by Publishers Syndicate)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Doubtless the country's greatest
humorist is the one who thinks up
new ways to bob hair
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

How strange that the bartenders
should have a union and the buffalo
SINNERS have none.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

You occasionally see drlnks STILL
but you are astonished instead OF
disguised.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Copyright, 1925. Rcproduc
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Nina Berwind.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
ROADS YOUR VOICE riAY TRAVEL
THE THREE.HIGHVNXXS

HEN you make a journey, you like to
travel along the road which will get
you to your destination most pleas
l antly. or smoothly. or efficiently.
When Won send vour voice. do you
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
JUDGE JOHNSON ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY.

In another column will be found letter from Judge William
Johnson announcing his candidacy the office of Chief Judge
First Election District to succeed Judge John Pason
whose term of office expires this year.
We had occasion some time back to speak, edoriay of
Johnson worthy of the retiring official and
take this opportunity of expressing qualification
ing the decision of feowcountan to place himself before
the people
To minds his candidacy should appeal Immediately the
voters of the District and his friends will be glad to note from his
he has received splendid reception
of the territory included in this judicial territory.
We feel there better fitted for the high position of
Judge thrn is William johnson There need of
reatng what said in editorial referred We the
people this county just how stand the question
c his canddcv md all that for to just at
this ron is to confirm form stand to place him fearess
before the people of Worcester the hold
ing the office of judge bespesk for him the support of all loyal
county in their support
and influence elsewhere.
Worcester should be proud do honor her SON.
him position which he would grace ty
efficiently and acceptaby There is in the whole Dis
trct whose mind has better judicial whose
edge his and whose grade of character
to judicial integrity less to attack adverse criticism
He would honor than him. if placed upon the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
REV. SAMUEL WILDs DuBOsE.

the death of the beloved pastor of the Presby
Church of Pocooke had occurred early last Tuesday
morning distinct shock to this community.
Dubose had been identified with his congregation here
year. that time had endeared himself to his
people, everyone ready the church had secured
leader who would guide them along paths Of both spiritual and
material growth. Is SEf$
He of the genial manner and warm heart
South Such appeals to this section and receives
the hearty response Of it's people There questioning the
nobility SOUL honesty of his purpose the enthusiasm
with which into church work the big heart that lay
his commanding presence the great good that in his
power to accomplish.
He his charge here toward what looked to be
steady development He had succeeded in fusng GER
opposing elements into working devoted whole and his IN
destined to create wonderful agency for the upbu
ing of religion in the sphere of his abors.@
Outside church. he received valuable addition to
the life the city Though not of his flock ourselves had
conceived very highest opinion of him of manhood
His efforts direction of character fomng OF teaching the
principles calling of bringing into Christian communion
those outside PALE that sort which appeal to the
solid thinking humany mental and moral constitution
quiet the presentation of his beliefs intense in the IN
cucaton of his ocnes but carried by great
emotional fervor nor denonst1ave His religion lay deep
his nature yet his walk and talk that none could
mistake. .5&
number among those who his departure
We are sure feels loss from which will be hard to
We the community at large senses IN It's
citizen body will long remain untitled We desire to offer SIN
cere coincidence his family but know that his nome lie mas
been full of that example teaching which points them to the
source of all tn dark days of their intense be-
reayeent they can comfort the fact of wespent fe
and death by the promises of eternity OF song
where he awaits the coming of those he left behind
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters of Worcester County:
After due elaboration and because
of much urging on the part of my
friends and associates, I have decided
to become candidate for the office
of Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wor-
cester County, subject to the wishes
of the voters to be expressed lin the
coming Democratic Primary Election.
Believing that my experience of
nineteen years as, Assistant Deputy,
and of two years as Chief Deputy
Clerk have properly qualified me for
the positinon, and believing further
that the people appreciate the cour-
teous and efficient service which |
have always endeavored to render, I
am convinced that they are fairmind-
ed enough to reward faithfulness
without regard to sex.
Should l be nominated and elected,
] pledge to the office my full time
and attention as heretofore given, and
to the people my best efforts to serve
them we'll. Respectfully,
BESSIE BOWEN,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08

The petition of Joseph R. Ford and
BERTHE A. Ford, his wife, and Joyce
Ford Lutz, mother of Sheldon Theo-
dore Lutz, Junior for the adoption
by said Joseph r. Ford and BERTHE A..
Ford, his wife, of the said Sheldon
Theodore Lutz, Junior, a male child
born March z, 1924. filed in the above
case, having been read and consider
ed and it appearing to the Court that
the best interest and welfare of such
child will be thereby promoted, it is
this 21st day of April, 1926, ordered
by the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, sitting in Equity,
that notice Of said petition be given
all parties in interest to be and APP
pear in this Court on or before the
25th day of May, 1926, to show cause
if any they have, why the prayers of
the said petitioners should not be
granted, and that said notice be given
by publication of this order in some
weekly newspaper published in Wor-
cester County, Maryland, once in
each of three successive weeks before
the Oath day of May, 1926.
JOSEPH L. BAILEY, Judge.
True Copy, Test:
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
Ey.E-L & CHILD, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Testementary on the
personal estate of
LEVIN T. PUSEY
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber on, or before
the 25th day of October, 1926. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this oath
day Of April, 1925.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL
BANK OF POCOMOKE CITY
Test: Executor.
PAUL JONES, Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
CRIME In OUR MIDST.

Two dead bodies have recently this
of Frank Williams farmer living the Stockton road about
mile and half from Pocomoke City the other OF j. H. Fitch
ett pastor of the African M. E. Church. in Pocomoke
There mtakng how each died. one by knife thrust
his abdomen the other by drowning Mr. Williams was evil
IDENTIFY murdered the authorities making dgent search
for his assaant found months after his disap
pearance and discovered bricks damned into his
pocket evidently keep the body from rising There
other conditions which made believe the man had been
a victim of foul play. ,
We making charges at all against but feel
these two the careful and exhaustive nvesga
ton the limit of criminal actionaking the
life of human being which the law demands the extreme
penalty. =.
of Fchet there is, of ground for
believing he have destroyed his life but suicide seldom
takes the precaon to load himself with weights order to pre-
vent recovery Of his mans should he decide drowning
the method of his taking off STILL it is not impossible that ne
should have done
But these tragic county should
ifts within the of officials to do
Every effort should bepu forth to bring the guilty to Justice
any evidence which lead to Identification Such
deeds bring community and county into dsrepute They
indication of the spirit of awessness abroad in the land
and ty demand eternal vigilance and eess the part
Ct the law and it's executives to keep homes property and
lives SAFE %#~@i
We believe apparently foul murder receiving the
police and this should revive interest
other that offer the slightest suspicious condition
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
NOTICE

This is to certify that we have pur-
chased the business of Isaac Fried
man, trading as the Electric Shoe Re-
paining Co., and will conduct the
business in future under our own
All parties having claims a.
gainst the said firm, unfinished con-
tracts, bills aind ETC., are requested
to present same to the undersigned.
CHAMES & HANDGAGES,
...& Proprietofs,
May-1-tf. Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters of Worcester County:
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office Of County Com
missioner from the First Commission
ers' District subject to the decision of
the coming Democratic Primary Elec-
ticn.
Mch-27-tf. CHARLES L. MASON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
GOITRE GONE

''In Three Days i Began To Get Re-
lief" Says Mrs. L:nhart. A Mild
Liniment Did It.
Mrs. Chester Linhart, Lewistown,
Nd, says, 81 feel my goitre is entire
ly gone. Am feeling fine. l hope my
experience will be a benefit to many
Others" -
Sorbol-Quadruple can be obtained
at most drug stores or write Sorbol
Company, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Lo-
cally at Lloyd & Blaine's.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Orph-
ans Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of
GEORGE H. GROTON
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the I'd day of November, 1926.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diate. Given under my hand this LIST
day of May, 1926.
~, MARY J. GROTON,
Test: Administrative.
PAUL JONES, Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
DIR. J. r. COOKE
VETERINARIAN.

Practice on all live stock. Specialist
in Canine work. Hogs vaccinated,
Horses and Mules vaccinated against
Meningitis. Vaccinate your bird dog
against Distemper. Nearest Veteri-
marian to Pocomoke City. Phone night
No. So. DAY phone No. "a, Temper
anceville. Oct.-24-tf.