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Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-22
EASTERN STAR MEETING

The Eastern Stars will hold initia- tion, advancement and a social to- night. Visiting membe.s are welcome.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-22

Dunhill Pipes, s10 each-Schaller- er's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-22

Lucky Says: The saddest words of tongue or pen are those "Alas, it might have been." So prepare for win ter. Beans 8 cents.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-22

Skates and skating shoes at Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-22

Seattle Tee Cream at SchaIIerer's Alaska Shop. if
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-22

Eastman Kodak Agency-Sehaller er's Alaska Shop.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
Observation On The Weather

Washington. July S-Forocast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and probably Friday not much change in temperature, gentle shifting winds becoming moderate in southwest
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Generally fair and slightly warmer tonight; l'riiay partly cloudy. local thunder showers Friday afternoon or night in the interior; moderate shif'iug winds h.coming southwest,
 Conditions: The western disturb auoo has increased in intensity dur ing the last 2i hours and is now central over North Dakota. It is causing unsettled showory weather between the Rocky mountains and inc Mississippi river. Pleasant weather continues east of inc Mis- sissippi river except on lhc gulf and south Atlantic coasts, The tom rarature continues above normal in all northern districts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasine cloudinees and not much change ir temperature
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

faction of observing since then that his preliminary diagnosis was cor rect.
 When the farm relief poultices came to vote he was against these typical corn belt panaceas. He voted against the Haugen horrifier and also against the administration Tess bill. As all persons above kinder garten age know, the Fess measure vas last political effort of the ad- mfnistration 10 placate the growing disrontent in the wide open spaces; a sort qf middle of the road plan which, had 1t won, could have yielded an opportunity 10 point with pride al the solicitous and fatherly tenderness of the administration toward it's sorrowful children along the Platte and the Missouri; and if if failed - as it did - would pro vide an opportunity to say tue ad- ministration tried 10 'saye the farmers" but the bad men in Con- gress spilled the beans, Senator Bingham. being new and retaining q modicum of idealism not yet worn off through long service, conld not see as much political expediency in the move as the administration. Be sides. he was representing Connecti- cut. and not Iowa. and well knew the prevailing sentiment north of Long Island Sound.
 The junior senator is also given credit for leaning toward liberal measures, whatever that may mean in these days Of metaphorical politi- cal mixtures. He also made innum- erable speeches in favor of states rights. frequently using the political formula of Thomas Jefferson,
 Now he is fussing with his fence. He looks forward to renomination without a serious contest, will have to defeat some Democratic oppon- cnt in order 10 return 10 the short session in December in gladncss of spirit; then. if successful, the roth session and more of Bingham in the Senate
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
IF BASEBALL PLAYERS WERE
 WOMT.N

Uma' 'aod by Fred r. JaCOhson)
 Puchcr-Why didn't you throw the ball to the first basewoman dcarie? It would have been an easy out. and you've let ther- tie the score.
 Shortstor I think the first base woman catty that's why! You should Of seen the dirty look she gave me vHen 1 dropped that fly last inning,
 Third Basewoman--Oh. girls, while we're talking ] want to tell won some. ninE-is my nose shiny well. y,u &e the catcher on the other team. don't you" The one with the perfectly horrid haircut?
 Umpire Play ball, Play ball' Second 'ascwoman-Thc stupid creature. I'm going to call our center ficlG,r over and tell her, foo. Hcoo-hoooo, M-a-b-e-l! Phyllis lnows mothing perfectly scandal ous about the catcher, Come here. .dcario!
 Third Basewoman - We'll it seems that-Ob, dear Two lost inc powder puff out Of my glove well. if seems
 pitcher-T-ell, I do say! The player on third has jus; stole home, and score the winning run against Ius! The horrid old thing, Oh, well, what were you saying, Phyllis?
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
TOBACCO FARMERS CIRTAII OUTPUT

The bane Of agriculture is too much production, resulting in surplus that invariably is thrown upon the market and results in price depression. Our tobacco farm ors in Connecticut, however, are in somewhat better circumstances in this respect, however, as their sur plus is not invariably thrown upon the market if the growers orsan- ization can prevent it, But in the face of q steadily increasing surplus the past few years the decision was made this year 10 vastly curtail to- bacco acreage, and now We have the official figures that such cur tailment has reached the surprising figure of 25,2 per cent The decrease in Havana seed acreage is even greater being S24 per cent.
 The tobacco men believe this curtailed acreage will go long way toward creating 8 return of prosperity in the obacco-raisine industry of the state; and no doubt. f relief does not come this fall, there will be more curtailment next year. The organization seems to work as effectively as trnst.
 Tobacco is one of the easiest Of crops to control in this manner, but the industry as a whole is faced with more problems than merely controlling the output. The fnan- cial difficulties that have faced the industry which have had their troubles" as the growers say, is said to have been more numerous than generally suspected. But with 4 curtailmcnt Of production. and a reduction of the surplus in ware houses in due course, the future ourhr to be little brighter. Now ir the growers could only induce more men 10 smoke cigars instead of tho white mails" which are so nrominent. the future would be even brighter.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
AHA. BEER TAKES
 ] DROP

Every citizen who breezes along on ruhbrr tires vas greatly con ccrned some six months ago by the furore occusioned by the price of crude rubber: which, we were told, was due entirely to the gouging tac- ties of the British and Dutch pro- ducers having d monopoly of the worlds supply. The situation was depicted as terrible, the price of tires threatening to be higher than the lame of the machinery in the family hiyyer The government took notice and with junction declared there was no Justification for the "hoIdup" of the American public and Secretary Hoover suggest. American tire makorS take steps '' raise rubber in tile Philippines and oJsewhore-in about 10 years
 Now VI read with much satisfac- ton that continued low quotations Of raw materials have brought about slash in lire prices. Said slash was moi rNpcct"d until next talh our fire manufacturers evidently i,iuc disposed at iirst 10 hold onto that which is good -- just like the British and butch producers tried to do. Eul dealers in tires were not ignorant Of the circumstances; they read the papers and evidently mad" ir point to watch rubber quota tious. Said dealers simply refused ru buy more tires than the demand justified at present Tine tire manu- rucfurrrs. unable 10 induce them 10 stock up with high priced tires nov. and then reduce the prices in rh. faU, have been computed 'o r" duce in conformity with the cryde prices A great victory for lha deal CTS on behalf of the public.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
OUR NEW ESTIMhit OF POPULATION

Estimating the present popuIR'loh Of Now Britain has become the sport of optimis's. We no longer number 69.ooo. or 7o.oo0 cheerful men women and children, but have advanced to 79ooO or Sl,o0o, ac- cordinp to the Chamber of Com merco. The former more consorNa- tive estimate is in line with that furnished by the police department which in turn conforms with the Iatest census bureau estimate. Be ing ciassed as on,imisis however the Chamber of Commerce does not hesitate in accepting inc popnIation of <1.o9o-the highest available nguro-as "nrobably cor rect" Ii costs nothing to be opti- mistic and There Is uuquestion"d popularity incident thereto,
 The mistakes said to have been discovered hy the Chamber Of Com merce in thc city directory - or rather. the vholnsal" failure to list names - was an interesting rc'ela- ton and mieht do credit 'o th, perspicacity of rhe r. Of C. pro'td- ing + can help remedy tr" defect.  Small wonder thW ,br publishers o' rhe directory have been aroused jo fba faults of rho system of oh''u- ing names for ,n. directory hvrrlo- fore in vogue and will tD'rodu". u.v and mo'. ar~uru" method in tn, mmr Comm.rri#l interests and citizens eu.muy who hav' occasion to Hs tH. city directory ..r, entitled flo a- acy1ra-r and com pl.t,. s.r.tc. a- -uch oompit'r- ran possibly yad The puajsn.n saould thank 'u. C. of C. ror brne- ing to Hsh, th, sUmr,omtr2e of lh, present 1oumy anI thank i' dour.y ir tt can lend aid iu thn compjIa- ton. In d city like New Britain rho work of complng 4 fairly accurate city directory may be mon. IimcuI' than in most cities
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
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. 1929 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 be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. UR- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters arc Editor.
 Q. How can the top be cut from a pottery vase without breaking it?
 A. Pottery or any soft or even hard stone substance can be cut without chipping it. with a soft iron disk the edge of which is charged with emery, diamond, or other grinding powder, that can be obtain ed at any tool agency, The cutting must be done with a liberal supply of water fed continually 10 the re- yoIving disk and the substance to be cut.
 c. How many cubic inches will 30 pounds of. ice occupy and how much ice will box 10X12xl3 inches hold?
 A. A cubic foot Of ice weighs 5G pounds Fifty pounds of ice would then occupy 50-56 Of 1,72S CT 1.542.S5 cubic inches. An ice box 10x12x13 inches contains 1,5Go cubic inches and would therefore hold q little over 50 pounds Of ice.
 c. Where do squirrel pelts come from that coats are made of? What is their natural color?
 A. They come mainly from Rus eia and Asia. They are reddish brown with yellowish belly, or dark blue-gray with q flat white belly.
 Q. From what is the family name Mathis derived?
 A. Probably if is 8 contraction of Matthew's; that is "belonging to Matthew"
 U. " Hat lS lIt btEl lll''ilo p' cradicatmg ants from flower bed?
 A. The department of agriculture recommends a simple remedy. Place few meat bones in the flower beds; the ants will flock to the bones, and when they are covered with ants they can be dipped in q pail of scaIding water. When the ants are washed off. replace the bones in the flower beds to catch another swarm of victims. Although it seems crude this method is said to achieve eN- cellent results.
 o. What is the value Of United States dime. with "S" mint mark, dated 1894?
 A. From s50,OOo to s1Oo.oo. ac- cording to quotations by coin deal CTS.
 O. Is it true that a toad swal- lows his outer skin when he gets new one?
 A. Toads moult their outer skin seevral times a year. and eat ii. O. Where was the statue Venus l de Milo found?
 A. In a grotto in the Island of Melos. IL is the most celebrated and | beautiful of the surviving statutes of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

in Kentucky, opposite Cincinnati, and from there will take care Of western trade" in some lines.
 Unfortunately for New England, however, buying a western compe- titor does not help the industrial supremacy of this tier Of states so much as it helps the company mak- ing the purchase. Granted that the purchased plant will continue operating. it will continue to com- pete. The change in ownership will not affect its competition. Its oul- put and distribution can be con- troIled better. but it will continue 10 send goods into the market. The only way New England industry can maintain and increase pros neritv in New England is to manu- facture in New England.
 The composition Of southern cot- ion mills is case in point. Many of them are owned by New Eng land capital and New England banking and investment houses have floatcd vast quantities of their shares in the New England market, This is perfectly legitimate, Of course: but it results in surplus New England money being used to develop competing industries. Ii makes no difference 10 the owner of mill stocks or bonds whether the mills are situated In New England or in North Carolina; but it makes I difference 10 New England citi- zenry whose prosperity is reflected in the prosperity of the plants in New England.
 Capital, of course, will go where it can be most protitably employed When plants are operated in the south or the west by New England capital it means d wider scope for the uses of our capital, and little more,
 Obviously there is a give and take in industry as in other things Some western manufacturers have opened branches of sorts in New England, notably assembly plants for goods originally manufactured in the west and shipped here to be set up. This is noticeably true of the automobile industry. In other lines it is not so common. unless one includes distribution agencies.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

perhaps the most priceless treasure of the Louvre, in Paris where it now stands. It was discovered in its present broken condition. both arms gone and the body draperies badly battered.
 Q. Is spring the only time of year when moths are destructive to clothing?
 A. In steam heated buildings they arc active most Of the year, but they are present in greatest abun- dance throughout the country from May to July and again during Sep tember and October. In steam. heated houses moths of the webbing species have been observed as early as late December, January and Feb ruary. In northern localities where only the case-making moth is pres cnt, and in houses not continuously heated. they are single-broOded and appear during late May. June and July.
 Q. Where did the custom of men raising their hats in salutation orig inate@
 A. The days of chivalry and knighthood have given US many forms that modern society treasures The heavily armed and armored knight raised the visor of his helmet only when he knew he was among friends. If he took off his helmet. it indicated complete trust in the assembly, He felt that he needed no protection Thus raising the hat as d sign of courtesy is q relic of inc days of chiyalry. The fact that men raise their hats to women more frequently than to members of their own sex is due 10 the intensifying of social forms between the sexes.
 Q. What species of parrots are more easily trained 10 talk?
 A. Those more easily taught are the Grey parrot, double fronted Amazon, yellow napod Amazon, blue fronted Amazon, Cuban parrot, green conure, rose crested cockatoo and Bengal parrakeet. Q. How many times in the his tory of the United States have cab inet appointments made by the president been rejected by the sen ate?
 A. Only six times: Roger B. Fancy of Maryland, appointed hy President Jackson to be secretary of the treasury was rejected by vote of 2S to IS: James NJ. Porter as sec rotarv of war David Henshaw as secretary of the navy; Caleb Cushing as secretary of the treasury, ap- pointed by President Tyler; Henry Stanhery as attorney general, ap- pointed by President Johnson and Charles B. Warren appointed attor- noy general by President Coolidge. c. Does salt water freeze?
 A. Yes. if the temperature is low enough. The freezing point is four degrees lower than that Of fresh water.
 Q. When is the best time to plant iris. How should they be planted?
 A. Plant in groups and close to the surface. Give them full sun and plenty of fertilizer but beware of stable manure. The best time for planting IS early fall, August or September.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
Sunny Italy Is Not So
 Sunny This Summer

Nome, July B PJ-sunny ItHTy has seen less of the sun this sum mer than for q generation.
 Instead of the usual rainless pc riod. beginning early in May and continuing until late September, Rome and Naples have had down. pours almost daily. A violent storm broke over Naples last night and Rome has had ince ssant rain for the last 24 hours. Today was as
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
g Fears Ago Todoy

The board Of water commission -rs has issued q warning 10 people not to use their hose more than four hours daily, as 'his is for bidden by the departments rules,
 Peter Crona, the barber went home last evening having closed his shop in good union time. He found his home on Bassott street dark, but as he stepped on the yerauda stairs h. Was set upon by one hundred hands and hustled into the house. When the lights were turned on Peter found nearly all his friends iu the Swedish Bethany church ahout him. Rex. Dr. Pihl made d speech and presented him with a handsome oak hail stand. The occasion WIS Peters 3Oth birthday.
 The several thousand rcpresenta- tiyes of union labor in New Britain will be taxed gj cents week 10 support the striking machinists, it has been voted by the Central Labor Union
 Master Leonard Steayns is spend- ing his vacation in the mountains.
 The trolley dog still continues it's activities, begun abouf two months ago. Now it follows the cars to Hartford and tn, humane society is afraid it will sfarYa O death. A small fire was e&tinguishcd last night in the frame building on : Railroad Arcade used by Nj. J. Keegan as plumbing shop and ! by Russell Bros. for Storage Something was wrong with the fire alarm system and the cal registered improperly o' No. 3 and houses. Supt. Cooley inspected rD. sl-strlr
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
STILL TUNING IN!

Dear Ed nd Wal-er:
 Thank you, boys, For your heart warming letter, Now that l know l have support | can fight on much better. That Mothers Club most certainly Did start 'hings round me popping, And dodging girls of every sort Has lately had me hopping. You can CcpeIl that I'll keep up THE FUN SHOP as I'm doing; Believe me. that leaves little time To spare for girlish wooing. Still, I'll ! glad to entertain Each lo} 1s proposition- some writer may convince me yet To altar my condition. Sometimes l thin, there could not
 be A joke one-half so funny As if I were to tell the world I'd entered matrimoly. If ever I do crack that joke ! will broadcast il .'uly, Though married men, ] know. will
 suy The joke is on Yours Truly!
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
FdctsandFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

An, well: if if wasn't for vanity thore wouldn't be any profit in corn plasters.
 f women in business give him pain. he was about forty-two his last birthday.
 Matrimony may spoil d woman career. hut usually il is the cause Of mans.
 Buy gas cheerfuIy Think of the great philanthropies your money makes possible.
 Why howl if aliens shoot up the natives" That's the way the first settlers got established.
 Few people really think about inc world court. IL is for the most part. contest between sentiment and cold feet.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

some men are sluttons for work and others go fishing. Senator rorah will stump the country" on tbe World Court, Vice-President Dawes will crate about changing tho Senate rules, but the President is rnminating in the Adirondacks. If Messrs. Borah. and Dawes talk over the radio the Presidents re- reivinr set won't be working, and sundry other fe}low-citiz'ns will ,rantically turn the dials.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
Placards to Be Issued
 By Curtin and TOrmay

Electrical Inspector Cyril J. Cur tin and Plumbing Inspector P. j. TorIay will issue placards similar to those now given with building permits. beginning next week, and the building inspectors will begin issuing certificates Of occupancy without which no building may hereafter be occupied.
 Plumbing Inspector Tormay will also require that permits be taken before plumbing work is com mcnccd. Heretofore work was started under applications and the permit was issued after the work was done in many Instances
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

Springfield, Mass, which last year had the proud record Of be- ing the safest place to drive an automobile or to pedestrianize, has lost it's good reputation. During the entire 12 months of 1923 it only had Il automobile Killings " bile so far this year it has al ready had 10. In June alone there were five. Satisfaction begot care lessness. and carclossness begot the deaths.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
IN kLA. x AT KRAZY kOLl4EGE
 (ConduCred b. Judy)

Teacher:
 Now. Miss Knott, l can't plant any seeds of Wisdem in your head If ft has not anything in it where they can gc-miuate. So show me whether ye- TOW what 'germinate' means.' Ma, B. Knott: q once had swcotie whose front
 amo was Willie. A strong gu with cue NlHH'nS
 Wa E' R, he ate ot dog that was f"'i
 of h1cilli And vas killed by a sermlna'e
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
BINGHAM'S FIRST TJRM
 AS \ SENATOR

One Connecticut newspaper re- gently rendered Senator Bingham the Eratuitous advice that new sena- tors should be more frequently seen and not often heard. But our jun for senator was entirely unper- lurbed: perhaps he was SO busy wrestling with ideas and making speeches that he had no time 10 ponder the captious fling. Anyhow, now that senators have been scrambling away from Washington as from $ pes,house it is perhaps interesting 10 weigh what the junior senator from the Nutmeg state has been doing since hobnobbing with the patriarchs Of affairs in the up per chamber.
 The senator is credited with haN- ing snarrd more prestige than any other senator from Connecticut ever had in such 9 short space of time. The senator is to be congratulatcd upon securing SO much prestige; next to salary, prestige is the most important thing senator gets. and some of them like if better than mere lucrc.
 Senator Bingham binge1 the bulls eye when he introduced the com morcial aviation bill and then fully explained it before the committee. inducing that critical body 10 re- port it favorably to the Senate. Senator Norris, one of the veterans present, congratulated the junior Nutmeg senator upon his lucid and detailed explanation. Senator Bing- ham. being an aviator himself. had no trouble in maxim" the committee gapo with his airy erudition. re- 1 sulfng in a unanimous vote upon ! his pct measure. The House delayed hit. and added amendments which had 10 be srrnjghtened out i'll conference. Senator Bingham wn. named one or the confcrces, which i- considered an unusual compli. men, to senator of little more than a years standing.
 Senator Bingham also handled al bridge bills. on which he made re- ports SO comprehensive that th' elder statesmen felt much obliged Men in tho national Hmelight dis Ifkr ro nofh.r with the details o' hridga-buIldm- OF any other scirn. HuG architectural. or engineering data. and were grateful 10 have the Nwu.g4or dispor in rhe rrigid s"a of blue prints
 poticauy Senator Bingham "a' a surewd co-odmufs'ratjonla', f auaa a raru avis is possible, The two acts which experienced politicians among fine statesmen declared die
 aon. to disrm rne unity of ,h' S,uaia maroit, than all ciso foun' tn. conureDicu junior on the sjd' oe rgre aud caution. Tbcs" w.r" tw >udictiya action dpri,iuE the I' FoG-,fe ~sur,ors from their com m.tre prarogaJlt.~ reading then out of lhc party. and otherwise hold ius them up to tbo ridicule of 'h grand old party; and thr cpualI ,iiscord-producine act Of dopriNjn S.uaror Brookhar, Of his seal. Syn ator Bingham. reading the politiea chart like an as rologcr does a mar Of ,ha planetary system, saw noth ing but disaster around the comcr It. did not like the radicals. hn Jfsaypruy,d of reckless driving. Eu / rla satellites Of the grand old part had their way and the Connoc'icu f senator has had the dubious satis