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New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
"DEBT INDU STRY"

Henry Ford, who is always able and willing 10 talk on public topics. has come forward with tho state ment that the debt industry in the United States is getting to be one of the nations foremost enter prises. Considering that the debt business has been greatly stimu- lated through Inc ownership - or buying - of automobiles, it is safe 10 say he has had a big hand in creating the demand for going into debt, The automobile industry would not be half what it happens to be were it not for the remark able extensions of credit that are part and parcel Of the business.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
25 Tears Ago Today

Special Officer Mount arrested q man at the Walnut Hill reservoir last night after he had tried twice to jump t1 and commit suicide. The fellow said il court today that he had dreamed someone was pursuing him and thought last night he was to be tarrcd and feathercd. He was jailed for drunkenness.
 The property owners along Main street above the tracks have signed petition to have the street repair cd. Because of the probability Of putting in a sewer, no work has been done on the roadway for two years
 A slight fire occurred this noon in the upper part Of the barn Tn the rear of the St. Marks church property at West Main and Wash ington streets. The origin is un- known. but ii is certain that prompt
 work of the fire department prevent ed a serious blaze. as the barn is
 close 10 the Russvin hotel. President Ahbe Of the Business tmen's association has announced i that the majority of stores have agreed 10 closing on Tuesday, We'd |nesdav and Thursday nights. This | includes the dry goods, clothing boots and shoes, furniture, jcwelry stoves and ranges, groceries, harness and hardware stores. The clothing land hardware stores will also be shut on Friday nights. The asso- ciation will ask Postmaster Judd to appear at the next meeting and tell what would be gained by establish- ing rural delivery on the outskirts of the city.
 Edward II. Kelly Of New Britain
 has been awarded the second year
 prize at the Yale Law school,
 A lamp exploded in Solomon Sonkou's tailor shop between the Reglcy and Curtin blocks last night. Frank Cook broke down the door and threw the blazing lamp into the street.
 President Thorngren Of the strik- ing machinists insists indignantly that there is no break in the ranks of his followers.
 J. NJ. Clark was elected president and John Mcskill vicc-presdcnt of tho painters union last night, Mattahesett tribe. l. O. R. NJ. last night elected George H. Dyson jun for sagamore.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
FARM AUTOS

An eastern commentator who doesn't believe the farmers of Iowa and other parts Of the corn and wheat belt can be so bad off considering their high ownership per capita of automobiles, seems to be of the impression the farmers operate their fivvers for pleasure exclusively. Flivvers have merely taken the place Of horses and bug gies in the COW country. Every farmer, from time immemorial had a horse and vehicle to travel be- hind It; he had to have these ap- purtenances in order 10 get over the distance to the nearest town and return, Nowadays he has merely taken to the automobile be- cause of the improved transporta- ton it offers. Next to q blow, noth- ing the farmer requires is needed so badly as an automobile. Such a possession has nothing whatever to do with prosperity
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
"BOTTLE NECK"
 VALUES

Sale of property on Main street north Of Commercial, at nearly five times its market value in 1914, isn't the first time such an increase in downtown realty has been noted in New Britain within recent years. The business section of this city is particularly adapted to rising prop erty values so long as present con- ditions of congestion continue. The total number Of people passing through an artery of trade at any siven time is what makes busi- ness" or makes values" New Britain, for it's size. is especially devoid Of alternate downtown streets; ii is pass through the meek of the bottle" or take wide detour, for the most part. Up to the present time no method has been found to widen the bottles neck or furnish more arteries; and iudging by the difficulty being eX- perienced in the attempt to make even ordinary traffic improvements there will be no radical changes in the direction of creating new thor oughfares or making others more accessible until conditions are we'll nigh intolerable. That may be a long time in the future; but eventually there will have to be more downtown arteries. Until such time realty will thrive beyond the average elsewhere in the city
 When New Britain was first started on its career the town fathers did not realize that North Main, West Main, South Main and few other downtown streets would be all the town would ever need. They did not foresec q city with 7o,ooO population; we just grew up." Now we are look ing forward to 100000 within at least two decades, and perhaps sooner. Time to begin thinking about, improving the meek of the bottle"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
DARTMOUTH HOLDS
 GRADUATION TODAY
S3S Seniors Get DiplOmas--Nin
 Honorary Degrees

Hanover, \. IT., June 22 F'- Dartmouth college graduated S53 seniors today at it's 157th commence Imcnt. Degree of bachelor of science were given to 197 men and 136 wer9 made bachelors of art.
 Nine honorary degrees were con- Iferred by President Ernest NJ, Hopkins. Speakers were William Alexander Campbell of Flagstone, 'B. C., the business man as a pa tron." Edward Waller Fielder. Buff Halo, \. Y, the inspiration Of Neitzschc," and Donald Kincaide Mackay, Of Quincy, Mass, Dart mouth loyalty"
 Those to receive honorary de- gree were: master Of arts, Charles Gilbert Miham. '0G, Los Angeles, Calif., Harlan Colby Pearson, '93, secretary to governor of New Hamp- shire; doctor of commercial science, Frank Herbert Hardison. '76. Well lesley, Mass; doctor of divinity Walter Amos Morgan, Il. Chicago, Ill.,, pastor of the First Congrega- tional church; doctor Of science, George Fiske Hardy, 'SS, New York City, Arthur Riler Ruggles, '02, of Providence, F. l., psychiatrist, Yale medical school; doctor Of laws, Ro- bert J. Pcasles, '9S. Manchester, honorary chief justice of New Hampshire supreme court, James Stockwell New York City, director of Carnegie endowment for interna- tional peace and professor of history Columbia university and Sir Freder- ick Whyte, London, editor.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
THE NEW REAL ESTATE BOOM!
 Ey Arthur BerIiner


 Sa1csman-Mr Johnson, could ] have few minutes of your time, please? It's important-very. Now I have here few remaining lots on North Pole Beach. at $S,O00 each! Wait a minute-don't go. Don't miss this chance to buy bit of paradise On the Eskimo Playground!
 don't want to freeze to death!
 Salesman Freeze? Don't be silly. Surely you know that tho steam hc.ted igloos are the warmost in the world, Why climb ing roses are growing all over the pole right now. By Amundsen! You don't know what you're missing! Now if youn just sign here
 Prospect-But the climate!
 Sa1esman--Climato! Why three Eskimos died of sunstroke yester- day. and two were overcome by the heat in the electric fan factory! YoulI Cooke, Our motto is an Ice berg in Every Home! You'n enjoy yourself on the golf links of Ma lures Wonderland! You'll love the perfume of the flowers and the twittering of the Byrds! Now sign here-thanks very much. Mr. Johnson. Your lot is marked on this map-iust half a blocl, west of the dog-team line on Arctic Avenue. Congratulations!
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Observation On 7he Weather

Washington, June 22.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight, showers on the southeast coast, slight cooler in northern Massachusetts, Wednesday fair, fresh, possibly strong south- west, shifting to west winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and slightly cooler tonight; Wednesday fair; moderate to fresh west and northwest winds.
 Conditions: Cloudy and unsettled conditions prevail in New England this morning under the influence of lake disturbance which is passing out to sea by way of the St. Law renee valley. A trough of low pressure extends sonthTestward from the middle Atlantic states to the gulf region.
 Showers were reported from the lake districts. the Ohio valley, Ap- palachian highland regions and the lower Mississippi valley and west gulf coast.
 High pressure with attendant fair and cool weather prevails west of the Mississippi river. Tempera- lures in all districts remain practice ally unchanged.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled followed by fair.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
}. Which is the largest Pyra-

e, Which is the largest Pyra- mid?
 A. Cheop's.
 i c. What is a whispering gallery !? A. In the interior of some domed buildings there are galleries that have peculiar echoing qualities and are called whispering galleries be- tcause sounds are transmitted with great intensity to distant points. | c. Is there a publication devot- led exclusively to the interests of tConfederate veterans?
 A. Yes. the "Confederate Veter- an" issued at the Methodist Publish ling House, Nashville. Tennessee.
 Q. How can i make a good fur niture polish and cleaner?
 A. Mix tablespoonfuls of olive oil, 1 tablespoonful of strong vine gar and F tablespoonful of spirits Of turpentine; apply with cloth until spots are removed then rub brisllly with a soft cloth and good polish will result.
 Q. Who played the leading role i in "Smilin' Through?" A. Norma Talmadge.
 Q. How old is the belief in the doctrine Of spiritualism
 \. Spiritualism is the term com monly used 10 describe the belief .that communications can be cstab- lished between the living and the dead who survive in some other mode of existence. This conception. lin so far as a general acceptance of the doctrine is concerned. probably has not been held more than half century. although there may have been sporadic instances of the be- lief as old as the human race.
 c. How many regular army troops are stationed in Hawaii? Is it classed as foreign service in the army?
 X. At present there arc 1906 troops in Hawaii. II is chased as foreign service.
 Q. Is it better 10 leave Holland bulbs in the ground or take them up after they have bloomed?
 A. It is better to take them out of the ground and dry them before planting again in the fall.
 Q. Is stable manure good fer tilizer for plants?
 A. Stable manure, well routed, is the very best fertilizer for all kinds of plants
 Q. What does Mississippi" mean?
 A. "Grcat River or Father Of Waters or "Gathermg of all Wat CTS" or "An Almost Endless River Spread Out" The word is Indian.
 Q, What is the best known city mark in the United States?
 A. Central park in New Yo'k City is perhaps the best known city park as well as one of the most beautiful public grounds in the world.
 Q. What is the meaning of the word "Gaza?"
 A, Gaza means "fortided' or strength"
 Q. Can ordinary lenses be used in moving picture camera?
 A. No. Every camera and every lense is made for the particular work it is to do.
 Q. How far is it from New York 10 London?
 A. 2.2oO miles.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
FEWER MARRIAGES

June is the month of marriages and roses, Of an. awakened nature and the beginning Of lovely out door days; but everything seems 10
 be as awry as the weather in the June of this year. and not even the usual total of marriages is taking place. A fine business when even Cupid is outwitted!
 If the situation were one of local application only there perhaps would be little call for alarm; but the same reports are received from everywhere. State after state, city after city, has been heard from; and in not one. to our recollection, has there been an increase in mar riages recorded this year. In truth, the general average has been dis tinctly below the usual. Either Cu- pd is on the run or smitten swains are sparring for more time in which to think it over. Perhaps they are waiting for warmer weather and this year July may be the month of love-" But that may prove to be a vain hope. as June brides are no better weather forecasters than the rest Of us, and they did not know it was going to be chilly ahead of time.
 The dearth of the usual number of marriages must be due to some primary reason that is underlying the body polite; perhaps it is the cost of living; or perhaps it is the cost of high living. Maybe furniture costs too much; or rent is still too high; or perchance the former slo- gan that two can live as cheaply as one" has been weighed and found wanting, with the result that the young and susceptible are in clined to be more careful. What ever the reason, the marriage game is taking slump, without q doubt; and what are we going to do about it?
 The urge to get married must be just as great as ever; certainly. one can get this opinion easily from observing the total of love tales read, the oceans of magazines de- voted to love interest that are be- ing circulated. This would indicate that the minds of the people are where they always Were-upon the opposite sex. But that isn't helping the marriage market one bit nowa- days. So much familiarity with the topic may breed species of sophis- tication that is accompanied with greater care not to choose the wrong fellow - or the wrong girl. Anyway, time is passing and the dolorous statistics come to hand with ever increasing volume.
 But the divorce business? Aha. ! That is another story. They have shown the usual increase.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
CONNECTICUT'S ADDITIONAL
 REPRESENTATION

Based upon the 1920 census, Con- necticut is entitled to an additional congressman; but in spite of the fact that Representative F. Hart Fenn Is chairman Of the census committee of the House, the like llhood of the state gaining an ad- ditional congressman is slight at this time--as slight as the chances of California. Michigan, New Jer- sey. North Carolina. Ohio, Texas and Washington gaining a total of congressman commensurate with their population growth.
 Were it not for the fact that the states Of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana. Maine, Mis- sissippi. Missouri. Nebraska, Rhode Island and Vermont would lose from one to two congressman in case Of reapportionmont, Congress would be willing 10 take the action the Constitution requires every ten years.
 As the situation now stands. inc representation in Congress is not equal; and in case Of a tight vote upon any issue the question of it. legality might with justice be brought before the Supreme Court
 The administration is showing weakness in tackIing rcapportion- ment Four reappor'ionment bills have been rejected for no other reason than that the adminis'ra- ton feared the political effect in such states as would have their representation reduced. Represent ativa Mcleod Of Michigan. second in command on Fenn's committee, is attempting 10 push through a com promise measure before inc ad- iournment Of Congress, hut the situation is regarded as hopeless.
 The Constitution requires reap pOflionment of representatives after each census is taken. The last census was taken six years ago and there has been no action for inc first lime. This pusillanimous po- Htcal policy will not meet with favor States that have grown are undar-rspresented. while states vh5ch have not grown rapidly are over-represented. The latter are not entitled to as many votes in Con rr.ss as they have at the present tims
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
DAWES PLAN FOR FRANCE

\ Dawes plan for France is being bruited in financial circles; such a plan, al least, would eliminate the everlasting and devastating politics connected with Frances difficulties. One such plan, matched in Wall
 street, calls for the .revaluation of thc franc at 1-2 or cents, and the restoration of the gold stan dard. There is no longer any ne cessity for the French people mak- ing drastic financial sacrifices" says this authority -- "the sacrifices have already been made" That at least soundz logical The French man who had francs hidden away
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22

in garret when a franc was real money today realizes perfectly well that some sacrifices have been made. Fortunately most of the French peasants, as wise financial ly as any people on earth, long ago discarded has been money" in favor of gold. And regardless of the governments efforts, it has been unable to lure the yellow money out of cover.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
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 extended research i be undertaken. All other questions
 will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered
 All letters are conhdential-Editor ! Q. What does the name Adele mean?
 A. It is a French name meaning full of beauty"
 Q. Which has the larger popuIa- tion, Italy or England? A. The population of England (including Monmouhshire) is 35,- G1S.530; of Italy 39,G59,944.
 Q. Has the number of hospitals and institutions for the cure of drink decreased since prohibition?
 A. There were approximately 275 hospitals and sanitariums for inc briates, Kceley cures, etc. in the United States before prohibition. At present there are about 22 but they .are not entirely devoted 10 alcohol ics some being general sanitariums as well.
 Q. What kind Of instrument is used by the United States weather bureau 10 measure the force of the wind?
 A. Robinson's anomometer is used. An anomomcter is operated usually by suction or pressure. It consists of four hemisphcrical cups supported at the ends of four light horizontal radial arms rotating on q vertical axis which actuates re- cording instrument in a box at it's base.
 Q. What was the shortest game of baseball ever played in q major league?
 A. The shortest game Of organ ized baseball. by time, for the full nine innings was that played by New York and Philadelphia of the Ma tional league on September 2S. 1919. The game lasted only 51 minutes and the score was New York 6; Philadelphia 1,
 Q. What is the difference in between the words "spe- ciality' and "speCialty?"
 A. The distinction is very fine. Speciality" is the specific or indi- vidual state or quality of being spe- cial, a distinguishing quality of any persons. Speciality is an employ ment limited to one particular line of work, a study or occupation to which one is devoted. The two words may be used interchangeable ly. There is however, the distinc- ton of the individual characteristic as in the following, "tho speciality of Byron's writing is it's passionate ness" Tea and coffee are our spe- cialties."
 c. Why is a submarine called a C-boat?
 A. It is an abbreviation of the German word for submarine, 'unter- seeboot."
 c. What fish is the fectest?
 A. A sail fish that inhabits Gulf waters. It can travel at 50 miles an hour through the water and. aided by it's great dorsal fin that acts as a sail, it can leap great dis tances through the air.
 c. What was inc name of the hero and the heroine in the movie, "The Flirt? ?'
 4. George Nichols and Eileen Percy.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22

Decision Of Councilmcn Thure Bengston and Clarence II. MaXon to withdraw as candidates for alderman from the first ward, leav- ing the field open to Councilman David L. Nair, ends an unusual situation and makes the political sailing easier for the powers that be. There can be no question that Nair, a hard worker in civic mat ters and chairman Of the ordinance committee. will be an equally eff cient alderman.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Mary anl Her IOnSiIs

Little Mary was about to have her tonsils removed. While they were preparing her for the operation, the doctor turned to her mother and remarked in q casual way: After this operation is performed, Madam, you will have a new child"
 On coming out Of the ether, Mary turned 10 her mother rather anNiously.
 Mother, is the baby all right?" "Why. what baby. dear?'
 "Oh, the new baby the doctor said we would have when my ton- sils were out"
 --N. c. Hausmann.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
OIR TEMPTED YOTTH

OUR TEMPTED YOUTH
 Youth nowadays is more tempted than ever before in the history of mankind. and is entitled to credit rather than blame for the manner in which most of it passes through the fires unscorched, That, we ] learn. is the opinion of New York clergyman who has been investisat- ing the subject.
 No generation ever faced so many temptations, so many auto mobiles. movies. road houses, night clubs, salacious books and plans, the clergyman finds evidently speaking more especially for Man hattan's youth. For no other gen. eration was lust ever so commer- cialized and advertised or made so attractive" he added. And the wonder is, not that a few Of our young people fall, but that the great majority of them remain so highminded. They are fighting against great odds, not the least Of which is the devastating material ism of our older people"
 The variety of advice. comment and wisdomly observations given by the clergymen Of any city upon any one Sunday represents a mar vel of effort The clergymen have one day in the week upon which 10 shine, and they most assuredly take full advantage of the oppor- tunity Taking those in New York as an example, and noting only the fringe of good words reported by the city's newspapers on the fol- lowing Monday, one is induced to pause and ponder at the sum to- tai of pulpit counsel and trust the city improves its morals as a con- sequence.
 The world is more honest than it used to be, says another clergy man: it is franker, less digni1ed and infinitely better. Another tells his congregation and churches gen erally that it is time to advertise religion more effectively, and sees precedent in the Bible for push ing Christianity in newer and novel ways, Humility is a test of great ness, remarks another. One. a bishop, depIores the emphasis placed on riches, saying that the nation has lost sight Of higher ideals. The modern father is no longer inc autocratic dispenser of wisdom. declares another. Another, once resident in New Britain, is quoted as commenting a good ex- ample by parents for their children 10 follow. One. who says he hates war, nevertheless backs military training.
 Several Of the metropolitan ser mons by Protestant ministers laud- ed the good effect generally of the F,ucharistic Congress in Chicago, one declaring if is evidence that the old-time strife over creods is pass ing. another saying churchmen of all faiths see good in the Chicago congress, and that il will mean the growth Of q tolerant spirit,
 One keen -wittcd clergyman placed his forefngor upon new canker of the age. severely censuring cynics whose attitude is that "noth- ing matters" A Fundamentalist assailed the play-jury system.
 But the only sermon Of these that got q two-column head in the exalted New York press was the one having to do with our tempted youth. Clersymen from this will discover what gets the maximum or publicity.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
SMITH COLLEGE TRUSTEE

Northampton, Mass, June 22 "pj- Mrs. Dwight w. Morrow of New York City was elected to the board of trustees of Smith college today. She succeeds Mrs. Ruth Standish of Springfield who retired. No mem Der of the board serves more than ten years.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Letters Stolen From
 Car in Rear of Bank

N'he police arc Investigating the theft of 3 number of letters address, ed to A. II. Harrup of 95 Harrison street. from an automobile in the rear of the Savings Bank of New Britain. President F. N. Stanley of the bank reported the matter to the police late yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Preparing

Mrs. Robbins: q have been bounding my husband every day to buy me new fur coat"
 Mrs. Webb: "Why, you can't wear a fur coat at this time of the year, Don't you know it's summer?" Mrs. Robbins: "Yes. but it will be winter before I talk him into getting it for me" Gene, The Village Blacksmith. Copyright 1926. Reproduction
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