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New Britain herald., 1926-04-30
k Xcur Skin
 Dry or SaNow?

You will he enthusiastic over new French Process Cream for whit ening and beautiFyinE the skin. II is so pur" and different from other cr"ame. Womo~ say 'hey Sec p great i'1prn. emrrt tn 'hstr rom- F'.."as a''Hr ''. tlv' application. I' tou ras.' s'aoo'hcr. hrrg.t.r 7ud yss--Esr sk.r. uS" Ml-iLo-GT.O t'- am Itt Nundrrfnl
New Britain herald., 1926-04-30
DALFAIR CLUB FITTED
Store Executives And Clerks Guests Of Miss Scott At Business And Professional Women'S Club.

Members of the Dalfair clul. com posed Of employees Of the Fair De partmcnt and Davidson X Lcycnthal stores, were the guests Of Miss Han nah Scott at the Business X Profes- sional Womens club last night, Miss Scott is director Of the club and at the same time serves as secretary Of the Ualtajr club.
 Miss Srott told of the d.yclop- mont of the womens club saying that its rcmbcrship had reached l5O. A new game relating to tho most popular advertisements Of The day vas played and vas both ednca- tional and enjoyable. Singing and dancing were enjoyed. Refreshments were served, the cakes and other pastry being furnished hy members of tho Dalfair club who arc efficient in the culinary art.
 Tho surprise of tho evening vas tbo presentation to Miss Ehha Gan1- ',rrg e handsome gin from thc "Fair" girls. The presentation was mad" )v Mias Scott and was a far'- weN q" 10 Mise Gandhcrg who i'~,es soon n mako her homo in ''. H'ornia.
 T.o Tajfair clGh. st 'he regular ''o"''l, no.'inr ncEt "ruh. 8Iu .I.cn,s plans for Tho Danair outing
 ITS WELCOME TOO
 \ feeling for the longer skirt Is indicated hy tho fish tails" Of chif- fnn tlat arn ndIch fn snmn ns Inc
New Britain herald., 1926-04-30
ITS WELCOME TOO

A feeling for thc longer skirt Is indicated hy tho fish tails" Of rhif- ion that are added to some o' inc smartest Parisian frocks.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Observation On The Weather

Washington, March I7.-Forccast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight: Thursday incrcas- ing cloudiness and warmer followed by rain: gentle variable winds be- coming fresh southwest,
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Partly cloudy tonight; Thursday in- creasinE cloudin"ss and warmer, followed hy rain; gentle variable winds becoming fresh sou,lwcst.
 Conditions A long ridge Of high pressure extending from New York southwcstward to Alabama, producing pleasant weather with low temperatures in all sections east Of the Mississippi river. An area Of low pressure central over Minnesota is causing unsettled weather with light rain or snow in the upper Mississippi valley Heavy rain occurred in Texas during tho past 24 hours but elsewhere the pricipi- tation has been very light. Frosts were reported this morning as far south as Tampa. Florida.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and continued cold tonight followed by increasing cloudiness with rising temperature on Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

Principal Marcus White of the Normal school spoke on "Munual Training" 10 moro than goo people in tho Waterbury High school audi, torium last night,
 The annual meeting of tho board of directors of the Central Brick cN- change was held this forenoon at the exchange Headquarters on Church street. Joseph Towers was elected president, R. Clifford Merwin, socrc- tary, and Horace D, Payne, manager, George N. D.ckenson, James Roche. and Joseph Towers were elected the executive committee.
 The following directors were unanimously elected at the meeting of the Y, NJ, C, A. last night: F. F. Corbin. II, & Walter C. J. Parker, and l., II. Wales,
 The Q, E. $, Whist club mot with Mir, and Mrs, D, Mcailllan last eve. | ming. Prizes wcrc won by Mrs. Frey, Mrs, John Young, Mrs. Fairbanks, and Mrs, Munson.
 The D. D.'s have held their sec ond meeting since their organiza- ton at tho high school. The chorus rehearscd q new CD song entitled, 70! Listen to the Band"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
MAKING ROADS SAFER

The Hartford Times enunciated wisdom when 1t cditorialized tho following:
 "The whole road situation is far from what it should be. Out rageous chance-taking is so common that it detracts Ire mendously from the pleasure or
 motoring. II makes the casualty
 list unconscionablc. The state
 licenses far too many drivers who are not fit to push wheel
 barrow. let alone drive high
 powered car. There are cars on
 th" road which should be in
 unk piles. Ther" are licensed ,,riv"rs who can scarcely speak
 word Of English! Thes'
 'roulles "an Ic amcliorated,
 lnt only tim~ and more and
 wider roads will set them
 ~holly srraiEh'.'
 This rGrho1ie principles that we rom Nmc 10 tim" have seen fit 10 "mparai&c, r. ry are going to have .nomohilrs by rlc hundreds or thuu2anIs within q radius Of few hundreds Of mics w2 must be equip p.d 10 give them room; and Wc mus, 70 regulate inc driving ot th" machines as 10 eliminate tn" "un- ruusciorah," casualty list
 NonIa}'s u"wspaprrs announced .hat spring is approaching by enum- "raJjnE quit" q large assortment of motor accidents. As long as condi- lions are no. changed these casualty Has will conlnu" and grow larger. Only by am. liora,ins the perils Of jha read can we hope to reduce h'm.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
THE DAY OF SHAMROCK

This is the day when in the heart of every true Irishman there swells the exalted pride of race; when he realizes that though an American from toes to cranium, there Is something about having descended from the people Of tho Emerald Isle which quickens the pulse and revivifes the spirit.
 To the heart Of an 1rishnan this
 jay. is something akin 10 Christ mas or New Year in the sense that it does not celebrate an anniversary resulting from the deeds of war riors or does not commemorate a victory of might over gore. It cele- hrates victory Of one of tho worlds most peaceful conquerors; T parsonage who first saw Ireland IS a slave and then returned in later years 10 turn II into the most civilized spot in Europe at the time.
 St. Patrick brought message of peace and good will. As a result or the awakening of Ireland, mis- sionaries from there taught tho Picts in Scotland, the Angles and Saxons in Briton. the Gauls fin France, the Teutonic tribes in Ger many. the Frisians on tho shores of the Baltic, and the Lombards in northern Italy. Ireland became the most learned portion of the globe, at a time when ignorance covered Europe.
 Whenever you see the shamrock worn today remember that 1t rep resents more than symbol of na' tionalist feeling; 1t represents onF of the worlds finest achievement: by a peaceful man who dedicated his life 10 a great cause.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
< MEASLES EPIDEMIC

Health authorities in the state have issued inc warning that the measles "epid"mic" las spread 10 every county. and that tho new eases for tho week to'allel 1884
 So far Nov Bri'ain has been for uuate in not following suit or the 9a towns in Hartford county, the disease "Nsls in i2, w!;h tho high marks of the epidemic existing in Wosl Hartford, wherc there are G4 cases.
 West Hartford is regarded as hav- ing a large ror capita of wealth Most Of is residents are native born. Ir there is one city where there should be no epidemic Of disease il is in such a town. Yet the figures don't lio. wes' llar'forl is suffer inE.
 West iiar'totl las town man y"r and is supposed Co bc efficiently managed. IL evidently has poor public health system, and the town manager might with profit 10 his flock take steps 10 improve iho h'aih "paI'In"n'.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
SOTNDS REASONABLE

Senator Pepper, in claiming Gov crnor Pinchot's allegiance 10 Ircsi- dent Coolidge is "counterteit." leads us to ruminate as 10 how many other counterfeit allegiances Of a similar sort there are among poll- tiCians.
 If Pinchot lived in Idaho he would be an Independent Republican, embattled against the administra- tion and all its works. The fact that he lives in Pennsylvania merely causes him 10 exercise caution and the usual camouflagc.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
4. The following no doubt is the

A. The following no doubt is the story you refer to: After the seven years war Frederick the Great put into effect French methods of i'm posing and collecting taxes a sys- | tenn known as the Reggie. II secured larger revenue, but led to vast amount of petty tyranny. This made the emperor unpopular. and one day while out riding he noticed large group of people. He told his groom to see what it was all about. The answer was they have something posted about your majesty" Fred cricI rode up and saw caricature of himself-the king was in q mel ancholy guise, seated on stool with q coffee mill between his knees, grinding with one hand, and with the other picking up any bean that might have fallen. He ordered the picture to be hung lower, so that the crowd would not strain their necks gazing at it. This so pleased the crowd that they tore the caricaturc i down and cheered the king.
 c. Is there more than ono Unit cd States army post called Camp Meade?
 A. There is only one Camp Mcads." It is about half way be- tween Baltimore and Washington and about 10 miles east of Laurel, Maryland. There is Tort Meade two miles from Spurgis, South Da- kota which is used by the army,
 Q. How much do million one dollar bills weigh?
 A. Four thousand dollar bills weigh approximately liz pounds. One million would therefore weigh approximately 2.S75 pounds.
 @. What kind of whip was used by Douglas Fairbanks in the picture Don O.?
 A. Ii is an exact duplicate of tho rawhide whip used in the early ranch days of California by cattle drovers. It Is very long, very slen- der and has sinuous lash and in
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
POSTPONING BUSINESS
 OF THE LEAGUE

The spectacle of Brazil causing the postponement of League action regarding the admission of Germany is not edifying. Only tho announce ment that France. England and Germany are in harmony lon all questions" at Geneva tends to coun- terbalance the obstreperousnes of this South American republic.
 The Council of tho League is sup. posed to be dominated by the first class powers; at least, that was the object when the League was formed. Now, when situation arises caus- ing a horde Of other powers 10 re- gard themselves of ns great import anco as the acknowledged leaders nothing but trouble can be in store for the League. A postponement until September may give an oppor- tunity to iron them out; on the other hand 1t may give the trouble makers additional opportunity 10 make trouble.
 The prime object Of the present session of tho League was 10 get Germany to join il. This was the biggest opportunity for the League since it's formation. second only 10 the hoped for entry Of the United States. Persuading the former enemy to join, thus making future wars less probable and virtually guaran- teeing the security of continental Europe, was like a gift from the gods. But the League, faced with this great possibility. has let petty bickerings paralyze it's action.
 Suppose the United States were about to join the League and oc. cupy the vacant seat waiting for Il in the council; and suppose that, al such a time, nations like Brazil Roumania or Spain attempted tc block our entry unless they also were given seats In the council, etc We would feel very pretty about it wouldn't we. And if at such time the League couldn't come to ar agreement and postponed the business in hand until six month: later, what would our emotions be Some of us with untrammclec opinions would have rather hectic remarks handy and useful, to b' sure.
 With Britain, France anC Germany in accord, the League should have continued its effort tt make It 100 per cent unanimous It was only last week that thes' three nations were not in accord before another week passed tn clouds passed. and some othe' smaller clouds took their place. An other week of discussion might har' swept all of them away.
 Now we may have an entire sum mer of secret diplomacy, with con ditions no better, and perhap worse, when the September meeting | takes place.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
"COURTING BOOTHS"
 IN CHJlRCIII,S

Mary and John may require a place in which John can do his courtlng. but they are not going 10 attend to this important function of keeping company" in church booth, with Il chaperono nearby to see that too much originality Is not praeticed,
 The Texas clergyman who made the suggestion really harps upon an old idea, one which ministers of tho gospel sprang thirty or forty years ago for purposes Of creating talk. The idea never got any further than to cover newspaper space.
 Courting Is done in church, but not in booths. Whom John goes 10 church and meets Mary thorc, that is part of the courting process. But the most important parts---the gen oral round of tooishncsa which leads up 10 popping the question and the fateful answer--is done elsewhere. And not in automobiles, either. It takes a little quiet, com posture and freedom from mechani- cal interruptions to get through this rite properly.
 There may be no method Of prov ing if, but our guess is that most proposing is still being done in front parlors" or on park benches.
 Just now much of 1t Is being done, the weddings to take place in the spring, a goodly proportion of them in June.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

lou can get an answer 10 any question of fact or Information by writing to the Question Editor. New ] Britain ellrall, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medica. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can eX- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered, All letters are Eonndential.--Ed Editor. c. What was the Wilmot Pro- viso?
 A. An amendment to a bill ap- propriating funds to enable" the president 10 make peace with Mex leo in 1S4G, proposed by David Will mot, member of congress from Penn- sylvania. His proposal was that slavery should be prohibited in any territory that might be acquired as a result of the war. The provjso was accepted by the house and was narrowly defeated in the senate. In 1S48 the proviso was again moved in the house as an independent re8o- lution: but was tabled.
 q. How can mildew bc removed from light brown or yellow glazed brick?
 A. Mildew being an organic growth 1t can be deadcncd and its activity stopped by applying a di- luto solution of formaldchyda with out injury to the brick. Less offcn- sive solutions of dilute acid may do tl' work as well, but concentrated acids will attack the mortar of the | masonry.
 Q. Who is the author of the Samantha stories?
 A. Marietta Holly.
 Q. Will cyclamcn bloom q sec on1 year?
 A, Yes, if it has had proper i treatment. It must go through a dormant stage when the plant is not watered, but left in the pot. In the spring it is repotted, fresh soil add ed. and it is given water and sum- shine. It should bloom about the same time of the year as before.
 Q. What is the Lotta Crabtrec fund?
 A. A fund Of $2,000,000 provided for In the will of the late Lotta Crabtrec, actress, to assist mon and women disabled in the service of the United States in tue World War and who are wounded or sick. The fund extends to dependents of such per sons. The trustees of the fund arc Major General Clarence k. Edwards L, s. A., retired; Judge William Wait of thc Massachusetts supreme court, and William A. Morse, a law. yer of Boston.
 Q, Has the log cabin In which Abraham Lincoln was born been preserved?
 A. A magnificent marble mauso, lcum enclosing the old log cabin ir which Lincoln was born, has beer erected at Hodgenvillc, Kentucky Here also arc many relics of his carly life. The farm upon which this memorial stands has been decd, cd 10 the government by the Lincoln Farm association.
 Q. Is there total darkness for si, months at the north pole?
 A. During the six months at tho north pole, the moon is visible fol two weeks at time, from first tc last quarter.
 Q. What is the negro population of Chicago?
 A. 109,45S.
 o. What is the story abou Frederick the Great and his carica ture?
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
g Fears Ago Today

Concerning the liar; & Cooley Mfg. c.. Norman P, Cooley said this morning Ina. rh" energies Of thc firm arc being bent towards inc installa- ton of the machinery for their new industry. IL is expected that the factory will be in operation in six weeks.
 E"s. Z C. Ohman went 10 Spring firld today to rr.sidc at the con- ference of the Hartford district of the Swedish Lutheran ministers. The church building fund is progressing satisfactorily.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

The spring building program of inc state highway department has been announced, but it does not seem to he as much as was expect cd. Two important grade crossings will be removed, and Is miles of highway constructed. Motorists will think they are not getting much for their gas taX.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
ATTEMPTING TO CURB MOTOR TRUCKS

Attempt by the federal govern ment to regulate" interstate motor trucks ought 10 fail, Railroad in terests, which have regarded the development of motor trucks using the public highways as unfair competition" are in back of the Senate bill. Finding that motor trucks threatened their transporta- ton monopoly they are endcavor- ing 10 place them under the iron heel Of governmental regulation. which would result in sufficient rules and red tape being promul- gated to act as a serious deterrent upon their use.
 The effort of the anti-motor truck interests dates from the two decisions of the |. s. Supreme court year ago. when the court denied the right of the states 10 interfere with interstate commerce. passing over their highways in mo- tor vehicles. In each decision the lower courts were reversed.
 Associate Justice Brandeis point ed out at the time that tho use of public highway to a common car rier vas a privilege which might be granted or withheld by the state, but state could not lay down regulations which intorfered or obstructcd interstate commerce. Attempts at interference or, ob- struction. the justice held, is for , bidden by the commerce clause of the Constitution.
 With this troublesome decision before them. the anti-motor truck interests have hcen devising means to get around the commerce clause of the Constitution, originating the bill in Congress forcing all inter state motor truck operators to have | a federal certificate. It is the pos sibility Of loading down such ccr- ! tihcates with slIndry red tape, rules and regulations that causes motor truck operators 10 be on theIl guard. The term federal certin. cate" may sound harmless in itself but can cover ( multitude Of in convenienccs.
 Motor truck operators find it con- vcnicnt 10 use such vehicles fol certain classes Of freight. The situa' ton in New Britain is q case ir point. The New Haven railroad hauls more freight in and out O. New Britain than any New Eng land city with the exception O. Boston. Yet the New Britain manu lecturers, while being such goot customers 10 the railroad, and con tributing millions some time agt for securities in order to help th' New Haven railroad to meet cer tain maturing obligations. at tn same time operate trucks for ccr tain kinds Of deliveries to the Nev York district and elsewhere. It i an entirely legitimate developmcn in the transportation business, bu the railroads don't like the trucks But the manufacturers and other who use them think differently, an, as they pay the freight on both th
 railroads and the trucks, they i
 justice ought 10 have some sa
 whom attempts are made 10 cur their operation.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

the hands of a skilled user Is a dan gerous and mcnacing weapon. It is 80 to GO feet long and tapers from the short butt or handle about tho size of thumb down to the thin ness of cord.
 c. How do pincapples grow?
 A. On a 2 to foot plant, pro- ducing q single axis 10 which is at taChcd long stiff rough edged sword shaped leaf. The individual plant produces only one very paIat- able fruit which varies in size, to 3 inches being inc usual dianieters anu to 10 inches in length.
 c. Who is the American consul general at Dublin, Ireland? 4
 A. Charles M. Hathaway, fJr.
 Q. What is the meaning of tho namc Alderman?
 A. T. is q German name and means farmer" "husbandman" and comes from "acker" meaning "1eld,"
 c. What is the home address of Madam Schumann-Heinlt? A. 800 Orange avenue, Coronado, California. a.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

1T the Prince Of Wales had to get up at q. m. he would find it less convenient 10 dance until the "wee sma' hours" If he were married ne probably would be walking the floor o' nights instead Of polishing his Sol.s.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

Strictcr examinations for driver licenses are necessary. accordln6 lo $ .crotary Hoover. If he ever gets ,n.o T ian with reckless driver he'll have more to soy on the sub ipct
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

Yes. newspapers also are getting 10 b. rrscarcn organs, as the head line stated. That is clearly evident when someone telephones to ask tho name Of King Sclomon's S9,h wife,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The 4. E. c. is e national organization wh,c, furnishes newspapers and sdver. t,sers with s strictly honest analysi' of circulation. Our circulation Nst''t'es are based upon this audit Th's 'nsure' protection against fraud ID newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN

IU0nductcd by GerIrude, JT,) Fletcher! ''l want Carrie to sec how far she can carry 'hcresy,'" Carrie Laundry: My mother screetched a awful
 screetch And yelled; 70 goodness me! Is that crack in this bran new
 dish Or is 1t hercsy?"
 G B, Kaufman. Copyright 1926, Reproduction
 Forbiddcn)
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

ou. in Krnosha, Wis. a man weighing 70 pounds lived to be 76 years oil. f this man had reduced to eoo pounds Ae would hav" been dead long ago,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
IN KLASS AT ERAZY KOLLEGE (COnduCtCd by NJ. T. J.l

Teacher:
 Pay attention 10 your principal while Miss Gertrude put temporary arch on her eyebrows! Lester. while I congratulate you on the young lady I saw you with last night, par don me if I s.lile behind my hand.l If you have anything to say about it. employ 'furlough.'" LCs Noise: Last night gave my wife the slip And sneaked out for a spree:
 We met each other rolling home Furlough and behold, so had she!"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

The Countess 0: Ca'hcar's r!"'
 20, the merry ha-ha in Iondon; and as The audience didn't pay 10 laugh they didn't get their moneys worth.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Facts sandFancies
 BJ ROBERT CULLEN
By ROBERT OIuJES

By ROBERT CULLEN
 II takes lot of discrimination or imagination 10 decide that one tax is worse than another.
 People are oNcr-scnsitlvo for the same reason that calie-catrr has no calouses, They've had things too soft.
 Americanism: Boosting of the hardship you endured. Hoping your boy will have an easier time.
 The difference between officers and privates in all armies is that none but the enemy shoot at the privates.
 American typewritcrs get by in England, but it must strain them to spell it 'h-o-n-o-u-r."
 IL takes more than taxes to sup- port an army. It takes q nation that is afraid.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
THE TUB CA Bath Room BaIlad) By George $. ChappeIl

THE TUB
 CA Bath Room BaIlad)
 By George $. ChappcIl My tub is my aquarium In which tho fish is me: I like 10 think that I am some Strange monster of the sea. Sometimes mighty whale I am, The monarch of the deep, And other times l am a clam And almost fall asleep! Then l become a sinking ship That signals her distress And tells of disastrous trip By yelling IS Q s." And then I am lifeboat, manned By gallant lads and true, I save myself from drowning and get medal, too! And then 1 hear my mothers shout That calls me back to shore. And GEE. I have 10 chamber out And be a boy once more.!
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

That Irish mother who reached h, United States with len ch'ilrrn look pride in the 'act that al were we'll behaved. That's hov the! raise them in Ireland.