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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

Insurance authorities place deafness in
the list of those defects which add to The
risk of the insured life. Many railway ac-
cidents, accidents in the street with auto
mobiles and in practically every walk of
life are due to deafness or du1lness of hear
ing. This condition in many cases can be
coTrected-if the condition is due to nasal
catarrh. Nasal catarrh is responsible for
practically 80 per cent of the deafness to-
day, authorities state.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

A huge file, containing thousands of let
tiers from sufferers in all sections of the
country has been placed in DR.. Coffee's
offices. Here are kept the record OF each
case treated and DR.. Coffee personally In
vestigates the various reports brought to
his attention. In this way, careful check
is kept of the effect and results of the
treatment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

Coffee as leader in his field His name
is known to thousands OF people through
out the United States.
Explains Free Offer
To prove that this treatment is effective
that deafness, dullness of hearing head
noises from nasal catarrh and catarrh
can be treated and banlshed II home, DIR.
Coffee will give away $4,000 home treat
ments. He makes these announcements in
newspapers throughout the entire nation
and quickly the free demonstration pack
ages are gone.
Many people have been given freedom
by using the free treatments; they have
told others, and in that way the giving
away Of free treatments Is explained by
this physician Many who have been bet
tered by the free treatments have written
for more Of the splendid system which re-
moved the "bugaboo" and fear OF being
forever deaf.
Those who are suffering with deafness,
dullness Of hearing, head noises from nasal
catarrh, may try free, at no cost to them
whatever, this original treatment. Even
the parcel post charges are prepaid by
DR.. Coffee and they arrive at the home OF
the deafness sufferer free of all charges
or obligations.
II Is Sent Free
So send in today and tell Dr. Coffee
your trouble. II you are a sufferer Of
deafness, head noises from nasal catarrh
or catarrhal conditions which may cause
you to become deaf, tell him and he win
send you free treatment for this dis
tressing condition. 1t is sent free at no
cost and without obligation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

There is no obligation attached to the
plan in any way. 1t is simply a means,
the doctor explains, of spreading the news
of his treatment and proving to the world
that such thing as relief for deafness,
dullness of hearing, head noises from nasal
catarrh and catarrh is possible. He is sure
Of what his treatment will do; the suf-
ferer is not sure and unless 1t is proven,
the fact that it Is effective and has given
relief in thousands of cases Will never be
known by victims of this terrible thing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Sidelights on New Treatment for Deafness,
Head Noises From Nasal Catarrh

Literally thousands of people from dis-
Serent sections Of the United States have
used this special, original home treatment
and have found relief from distressing
head noises and restoration Of good or nor
NAL hearing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

short time l began to improve After
some time. was normal again and l
have been since that date.
81 did nothing spectacular; all I did
was to slowly but surely remove the
advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Deafness and Catarrh
Successfully Banished
by Davenport Doctor
Prepares $4,000 Treatments Which Will Be
Given Away Free for the Next 80 Days to
Sufferers From Deafness, Head Noises,
Nasal Catarrh, Dizziness of Hear
ing and to Catarrh Sufferers

dune hearing from nasal catah and
specialist
which has resulted in the restoration Of hearing thousands
practically
of efforts
in that Literally thou
oil
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Tells Of Home Treatment

Changing the treatment and develop
ing it-:adding here and taking away
there, after several years, the perfected
home treatment was developed. Now 1t
is possible for anyone, anywhere, with just
ordinary household surroundings, to treat
themselves for relief OF deafness, dullness
tarrh" /
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

causes of the deafness, and when the
causes were removed, was able to hear
normally again.
Relief to Thousands
Acquaintance and friends of mine in
quired as to the treatment, and soon
1 was overwhelmed with requests for the
method To treat this number of people
in time allotted to office hours would have
been impossible and / started to develop
a home treatment. After careful consid-
Grafton / effected a course which be-
lieved to be effective. l allowed num-
Der to try 1t at home, without my assist
ance, and found that they could do the
work with almost the efficiency and the
good results that could.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Observation
On The Weather

Washington. Jan. 1".-Forecal
for Southern New England: Part
" cloudy and colder tonight, We'd
ncsday increasing cloudiness with
rain or snow in north and rising
temperature in northwest portion,
fresh northwest, backing 70 south
west winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Partly cloudy and colder tonight;
Wednesday increasing cloudiness
with rising temperature followed by
snow or rain in central or north
portions: strong northwest winds
becoming west and southwest,
Conditions: The disturbance
which vas central yesterday NOV
ing over Illinois, has moved east
ward and is now central on the
coast Of Maine. II has caused light
snow during the last "a hours in
the northern districts from Mort h
Dakota eastward to Maine.
Another disturbance Is central
this morning over Minnesota. II
is causing unsettled weather in the
upper Mississippi valley and west
ern portion of the Lake region.
The pressure Is high over the
western and southern sections,
There has been a decided fall IN
temperature from Texas northeast
ward to northern New York.
Fros,s we're reported as far south
as Florida,
Conditions favor for this vicinity
partly cloudy weather with slightly
lower temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Chicago, Jan. !? t40 - Mrs. Sam
uel insult. wife OF one OF the larS-
est holders of public utilities in the
country, last night announced that
she has returned to the stage per
manenily.
The announcement came with
her appearance here in The
School for Scandal" Mrs. Insult re-
turned 10 the stage for brief pc
Rod a year ago as Lady Teazls in
The School for Scandal" which
was produced here for charity. Re-
Gently the production was staged in
New York. She had not appeared
on the stage for about 25 years,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
THE BARBER AT HOME
IOhsnrAnl h. Dffn IrIInA

His Wife-Now. Albert, sit RICH:
down and eat your dinner. It will
soon he time for you 10 be back at
the shop. You can cut the meat now.
Barhcr-HoW do you want It cut =?
I can give It the shing'e, the boy
iSh Cut the
His Wife-Neyer mind, but hurry
and cut 1t.
Barber-Dont hurry me, DO
YOU think | can put a good beef
bob on this steak with you nagging
at me? There! DO you want Il
slice, dear
His Wife-pl"Hse. Albert.
Barhnr--Jus' u minute. before !
pass IT, DO you want some sauce on
it? II really needs sauce, or mustard
i have some very fine mustard
here that's absolutely guaranteed.
This steaks got bad case of dan
druff. and -------
His Wife--What! DandrufG What
on earth ar" you talking about?
Barher--Be calm, be calm. There's
nothing 10 worry about If You fol-
l..w my advice. Now a little Of this
mustard
His Wife--Albcrt! Pass that meat
to me at once,
Barbcr-lt really ought TO be
washed. Don't you think I'd better
give 1t tonic shampoo? 1t won't
take but q minute. No? Well, how
about a massage? 1t will remove all
blackheads from the surface of the
meat, and close the pores. No? Well
dear, here's the meat. Now can't
pass YOU something else?
His Wife-Not Just now. Albert!
Barber-How about some potatoes
think you really ought TO have
some salad on your plate, too. Wont
YOU let me pour you a cup Of cot.
fec and steam your face?
His Wifc-I don't want any.
thing more. DO you HEAR?
Barber-Nery we'll. Next!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

to London Is 3,34l miles; from New
York TO San Francisco $3.50 miles.
each by the usually Travelled routes.
@. Why Is It We can't get i'm
ported Malaga grapes this year?
A. There is a regulation OF the
Department Of Agriculture in force
which prohibits the importation OF
all Malaga grapes from Spain be-
cause of infcstation with the Medi-
terranean fruit fly and the danger
that this pest will be introduced In
to this country with imported grapes.
No grapes from Spain will be al
lowed entry until the danger is over.
Q. When was Indian Territory
incorporated with the State Of Okla
homa?
A. Oklahoma, with Indian Terri
tory. entered the Union November
&c, 1907.
@. What Is meant by the term
a soldier of fortune?"
A. The expression means one
who is ready to serve wherever pro-
fit, honor, pleasure or position is to
be had.
O. Which was the shortest day
in the year 1925?
A. Contrary to the opinion Of
many. December 22nd and not De-
cember @lst, was the shortest day Of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Therefore. those who make an In
telligent survey OF their depart.
mental needs arrive at ilgure aud
Immediately add, In a miscellaneous
column or by swelling each item
small sum, an sppreeiable sum,
reasoning that after a cut they will
have the amount they desired left
over.
And some politician about the
city, Of more or less power. real or
fancied, takes II into his head that
some article ought 10 be added TO
a department, He argues with the
department head who Is afraid 10
displease the politicians knowing
all OF the time that the article
asked win not prove OF a value TO
the department commensurate with
It's cost, he, nevertheless, enters |,
on his sheet OF calculated expense
and figures that his responsibility
for dispensing the politician will
be shifted onto the shoulders OF tho
board.
In addition there is the depart
ment which does not take tho
trouble 10 thoroughly 80 over the
possibilities OF next years expenses,
perhaps getting an idea Of the ex-
pense for the year gone from the
total expense column on the books
and. adding a little thereto, calls
II a day, A lazy mans stunt, this,
but often done,
All % these habits form bad OBJ
stacles for the board. It ha. to go
through every little item In every
department and consider It sep-
arately in order that the voters
may not be imposed upon and that
the department shall get fair ap-
preparation. II would be an Idea,
situation were every department to
ask the board for the exact amount
needed. which amount had been
carefully determined after an &C.
curate survey Of past expenses and
future needs. II the realization ex-
listed that these surveys had been
carefully and equitably made the
duties OF the board Of finance and
taxation would be considerably
lightened and there would be every
reason 10 expect a fairer tax rate
TO the city and to its citizens alike.
1t Is rather late this year 10 ere
ate the impression Of an homes,
estimate, honestly asked for, by
every department.. Human nature
cannot be changed over night. But,
should It prove the case that the
estimates We're properly gotten UP
this year, the board would un-
doubtedly approach next years
meetings with less distrust and
with more expectation of a fair
estimate.
It is not uncalled for advice to
department heads, We arc sure. 10
submit the best and most accurate
estimates possible, refraining from
padding and going before tho
board with those figures. The board
has enough 10 do without having
to look for Juggling of figures with
the intent OF getting more money
than is necessary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Is Years Ago Today

The New Britain Medical society
will hold a special meeting tomor-
row TO annul the last election. The
notice Is signed, IL. Smirnow, NJ. D..
Sec. ?. T." Many of the physicians
could not understand the signifi-
canoe OF the initials until the re-
porter suggested they stood for pro
tempore."
Pedestrians on Main street today
had 10 dodge falling chunks Of Ice
which dropped from the wires. One
deluge descended upon ex-Mayor
Webster's horse. which was tied
near the Mechanics bank.
w. F. Kempshall, former New
Britain resident. and a brother Of
Elcazcr Kempshall. has gone into
partnership with Charles Z. Cum
ningham 10 manufacture gas en-
gines, bicycle motors. and automo-
biles In a factory OF their own at 81.
Charles, Winona county Mimi. Mr.,
Kcmpshall is one OF six brothers
all Of whom are inventors.
John Willis, referee Of the boxing
bouts at the Casino tonight, says
that all fights must he square, as he
will stand for no nonsense.
Frank Wallin, Joseph Hultgren'
Sigfrid Erickson, Charles Rosin. and
Marfrid Erickson are a committee
TO arrange for the 22nd anniversary
OF the Vega society on February 10.
The following committees have been
appointed: sick visiting, A. Assem-
berg, l.. Edelson, NJ. Prayer; finance,
r. Myerson, r. Solomon, and A.
JossoloWitz.
The Naval Reserves defeated
Company L az baseball .ast night
1914. but were forced 10 leave be-
fore the end OF the game in order TO
catch their train.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12


One OF New Britain's luncheon
clubs, or civic clubs is attempting
TO put on a rather pretcntious pro-
duction during the latter part Of
this week, when the Lions Frolic
will take place The supper. Of the
public is expected, not only be-
cause Of the fact that local ANA
tours OF considerable talent are TO
take part but the affair is dedi-
Gated 10 charity, all Of the pro-
cecds having been promised to or
CARNATIONS OF the city which FUR
nish homes for orphans.
Bencvolencc and philanthropy
from such clubs as the Lions. Ro
tary, KiWanIs, and so forth is taken
as q matter of course. all Of them
are In the habit Of helping along
a good cause through the tolerance
OF the members. In presenting a
play. however, rather more than
the usual has been attempted by
the Lions. with the hone that there
will be corrcspondingly greater
proceeds from the venture. and
there Is every reason 10 expect that
tho hone will be realized. 1t seems
that no stone has been left un-
turned In the search for means Of
obtaining cash.
Local audiences are never hyper
critical where local performers are
concerned. there are TOO many
friends IN the cast. The Lions club
committee in charge OF the enter
talnment is most positive in asscr-
lions that the singers who are 10
take par, will he on par with the
best AMI arc surprisingly good for
local talent. They make a point, in
discussing the show. that such az
fairs are a benefit 10 the public
rcDor,IIv, IN other than a tangible
fashion. hv giving an opportunity
10 cultivate New Britain singers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
BLACK ROCK BRIDGE TO BIZ
REPAIRED AT LAST

One OF the bancs of our editorial
existence for a couple OF years past
has been the condition OF the bridge
leading over the railroad tracks on
West Main ,treet, known as the
Black Rock bridge. Many Is the
time We have 'loosoned our thun-
der" against the dilapidated struc-
tpre which carries the traffic OF a
main road to the west--rightly 30.
o. course, YOU will all agree. Now
comes the word that the railroad
has consented TO make repairs 20
the structure, moro extensive than
heretofore have been made, VIC as
sumo and hope.
II true we shall welcome the
change in the bridge, though tts
repair will remove one OF orz-
sources Of editorial copy and We
shall have TO look for more OBJ
scure improvements for the good
OF the public.
According 10 statements made by
City Engineer Williams the bridge
will be newly planke1, Surely it Is
time. From time TO time recently
many OF the floor boards In turn
have seen ft TO give up their un-
equal fight against the inroads OF
time and the pounding OF traffic
and have slumped away into
spllnters and dust, leaving a hole
where once was solid way. AS the
years roll on We had reason TO be-
lieye that the process would con-
tinue and possibly several of the
boards sound In body but weak
ened at heart by the dereliction Of
their mates, would give way at
once, precipitating the cause OF the
final stress upon the tracks below,
no fitting place for aught but
trains.
A lick and a promise, mainly the
latter, was all that the old bridge
has been given, even after showing
evidence OF It's decrepltude.
It would be well, this time, not
to beg the question on tine struc-
ture and put up passover that
gives promise OF lasting for several
years. 1t needs 10 be widened as
well az repaired and, though We
are not engineers, We would not
be surprised II its supports were
not as strong as they should be.
The structure vas never built for
today's heavy traffic, 1t may not
stand up under tomorrow's heavier.
Fix the bridge, by all means, and
fix 1t SO that It will stay fixed for
while, being a credit to the city, IN
stead OF the menace and the eye
sore that It Is now.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Bancrofts Drug Store adyertises
old fashioned brown molassos
candy at - cents pound
ratrolman Lampher will be one OF
the day policemen for the coming
month, beginning today,
Company ! has opened a rifle
range at the armory and all next
week there will be competition for
prizes offered by the merchants,
e, J, Parker, \, II, Able, and W.
c. Hungerford were named the So
cicty committee at the meeting of
tho First church society last eve
ming The reception committee in
cludeS +. G, Plat, chairman; N, G.
Webster, f, S, Chamberlain, frank
Nibberls, f. II. Afford, Y, J. Stearns.
Howard Parsons, e. +, Bennett, o,
Z, Swift, Harry Parker, ". W.
Pease, and George l.. Stearns,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

tn year. There we're but nine hours
and twenty-five minutes OF day.
light. The sun rose at 1924 and set al
4:41 which made December 22nd
one minute shorter than December
.9lst.
G. Is the use Of the word "pte.
Yentatiye" correct?
A. The adjective preventative
in the pl ,e Of preventive" is both
irregular and Improper. 1t is often
heard but good us; sc does not sane.
.tion it.
@. Who were the principal In.
dian tribes of Alabama IL the earl!
days?
A. ChickasaWs, Choctaws,
Creeks. Cherokes and Apalaches.
@. What Is the meaning Of the
word MORO?
A. Moro IS a spani>h word
meaning castle.
@. Who was the author of 9Th"
lace on the Barroom Floor" and
when did he die?
A. Hug a. Darcy; he died s.,
New York City, November II. 1925
The proper title was "The Face or
the Floor" ''f
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

other questions will receive a per.
sonal reply. Unsigned requests can
not be answered. All letters are
Standardization.
@. What is meant by the ton.
mage Of a vessel?
A. The internal cubic capacity.
The gross" tonnage" Is the register
I'D undertook tonnage plus any en-
closed space for stores above the
tonnage deck. net tonnage" is the
gross tonnage less space for machin-
cry crews quarters, etc.
q. How long does It take silk
worms TO come out OF their cocoons?
A. About two weeks.
.. Is a one-pipe heating system
as elective as a two-pipe system?
A. A two-pipe heating system on
steam radiator is best because It
has a more positive clrculation; ii Is,
however, more expensive TO install
than the onc-pipe system.
q, Is it advisable to mate pup
pies from the same litter?
A. No. Puppies with the same
sire are often bred together. but not
those with the same parents.
Q. What salary is paid TO the
American Ambassadors to Spain and
France?
A. They each receive s17.500 per
annum.
Q. What state leads In the pro-
duction OF Irish Cobblcr Potatoes?
A. Maine leads; Virginia is sec
ond. The two leading counties are
Aroostock County. Maine: and next
North Hampton County Virginia.
9. What sort Of brakes are used
on railroads in Europe? Is there
standard practice"
A. An international commission
composed of representatives Of
France Belgium, Great Britain,
Greece, Rumania, Jugo- Slavia and
Cznchoslovakia has adopted the
Westinghouse triple ~ valve
brake as the standard continuous
brake system TO be used in Euro
pean countries. This action was In
accordance with Article $40 Of the
Treaty of Versailles by which Ger
many undertook TO introduce on
freight trains n continuous hrak"
OF a type which might be adopted
by the victorious powers within ten
years following the adoption Of the
treaty. Any countries are free TO
ndort any brake which can be used
contcmporancously with the West
inGhouSo brake.
Q. When does New Orleans hold
the M1rdi-Gras and how long does
II last?
A, The events begin on the pro
.ding Thursday and end on shrove
Tuesday which, in 1926, comes on
February 1G.
@. 7 have pine trees on my place
but 7 want TO re-grade the lot and
this grading will result in four feet
of new earth. Will this much hurt
the trees?
A. You will kill your pine trees
II you cover the roots with four feet
of earth. The roots have adjusted
Themselves TO the trees position, and
such n load Of earth would be fatal
Q. Which is further from New
York, $500 London or San Francisco?
A. The distance from New York