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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
Is Years Ago Today

The New Britain Machine Co.
made an important purchase of land
to be used for factory purposes to-
day. The company has purchased
100 feet frontage adjoining its plant
on Chestnut street from John Bing-
ham, through Mayor Bassett. An
extensive addition will be built in the
near future.
Condemnation proceedings will not
be necessary 20 enable the city to get
possession of the farm of Frederick
Sploettsdozcr in Berlin, as he has
come to terms and the city will take
the land for sewage disposal pur-
poses.
Sloan Bros. advertise summer
shoes, women's black and tan, at
S1.65 and mems Russia calf shoes at
$3.50.
Frank Pinches is camping out on
the Maine coast.
w. P, Stanley was up from Short
beach today. He is one Of the or
ganists selected to play at the Buff
falo exposition next month.
A child belonging to a family liv-
ing on High street fell out of a sec
ond story window Saturday after
noon and landed in a baby carriage,
being thereby unhurt.
The Tabs have decided to have
their building equipped with gas.
An all-star team from the factory
league was defeated in Bristol Sat
urday afternoon by Co. D, rs. The
New Britain nine consisted of Lynch,
Middleton, Branford, Crowley, Nc
Enroe, Rusari, Vickery Hadley and
Foley
There are quite a number of fast
stepping horses in Plainville and
there is much talk of putting New
toms track in shape and seeing which
is the speediest.
"A fire occurred Sunday morning at
the home of Otto Heinze, 2S6 Chap
man street. The nearest box is some
distance from the home. consequent
ly the firemen were quite a time in
arriving, but they did not find il
necessary to turn on any water. A
lamp had exploded but the furniture
which caught fire was carried into
the street Damage was $500.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
CANTON MYSTERY
PROBE TIGHTENING
Ohio Police May Possibly Get
Definite MeIlett Glue

Canton, Ohio. July &c P)-Reach-
ing deep within Canton's Jungle"
today, detectives are believed to be
cropping closer to the sinister figure
who plotted the murder of Don R.
Mellett, newspaper publisher, shot to
death on July 16.
Word came from the underworld
where Illicit ring leaders conspired
to do away with their foe, that the
mystery woman, regarded as the
key to the investigation will sur
render to police today.
Sought for several days, search
ers were told she arrived in the city
last night prepared to face inGuisi-
ton.
What was discussed at several
conferences of Investigators, yester-
day was not revealed but it was in
timated the net which police and
private investigators are drawing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
Observation
On The Heather

Washington, July 2s.-Forecast
for Southern New England: Fair
tonight and Tuesday; little change
in temperature; fresh northeast
winds on the coast.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Fair tonight and Tuesday; little
change in temperature; fresh north
east winds on the coast.
Conditions: An extended area of
high pressure central over Ontario
is producing pleasant weather with
moderate temperatures in the lake
region and New England. 1t is
followed by an area of low pressure
over the Rocky mountains which is
producing unsettled showery wealth.
err in the western and southern dis
tricts. The greatest amount of
rain reported during the last "a
hours was 1.34 at New Orleans.
The temperature is rising slowly
from the Rocky mountains eastward
to the Mississippi river.
Conditions favor for this vieinitS
fair weather with cool nights and
warm sunny days,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Q. Is an Italian exempt from
military duty in Italy after he be-
comes an American citizen?
A. According to Italian law, emf
grafton and the assumption of a
foreign citizenship do not exempt
Italian born individuals or the for
eign born children of Italian SUBJ
jects from performing their military
service in Italy.
q. Where is the city of ZuHa
Rio?
A. In the northern part of the
Republic of Colombia, South Amer
lea, near the border of Venezuela.
Q. How large is the Cathedral of
Notre Dame in Paris?
A. The extreme length is 400
feet, width at transept ITO feet;
across nave and aisles 124 feet; area
covered is G4,10S square feet; height
of towers 22S feet; height of vault
10S feet.
Q. How is isinglass made?
A. From the dried swimming
bladders of several varieties of fish,
prepared by tearing the air bladder
or sound from the back of the fish.
and washing it in cold water. The
black outer skin is removed with a
knife, and the sound is again wash
ed and spread on a board to dry in
the open air, with the white shiny
skin upwards. To prevent shriveling
or shrinking the bladders are fasten-
ed to the drying board. The best
quality of isinglass comes from
sounds that are dried in the sun.
After drying the sound is again
moistened with warm water and the
interior shiny skin is removed by
or rubbing 1t is then
rolled between two polished iron
rollers.
@. Is "Abie's Irish Rose" still be-
ing played in New York city?
A. Yes. 1t has been performed
there continuously since May, 1922.
and is in its 9Th year, establishing
4 new long-run record for the Amer
lean stage, exceeding that of Light
MIN"
Q. What is a light year," What
is the speed of light?
A. The speed of light has been
determined as 1S6,324 miles per Sec
ond. A Eight year" is the distance
travelled by light in one year. and is
used in measuring astronomical dis
.ances.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 an,
question OF fact or information py
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
be undertaken. All other questions
will receive personal reply. Un.
signed requests cannot be answered
All letters are conhdential-Editor
Q. How far is it from New York
/ city to Rio de Janeiroa In what
direction would the vessel sail from
New York?
A. In travelling from New York
to Rio de Janeiro, South America,
the steamer takes a southeastern
course, usually sailing east of the
Leeward islands, along the coast of
South America to Rio de Janeiro.
The distance is Ais miles.
Q. What is the early history of
Lincoln Ellsworth, the aviator who
accompanied Amundsen on his Polar
expedition?
A. His early life was spent as an
axman with a survey party explor-
ing route for the Grand Trunk
Pacific Railways transcontinental
Canadian line. He became a con-
struction engineer, and later spent
some time in a Peace river gold ex-
petition and again in Nome, Alas
ka. He was in the aviation service
during the World War when he met
Amundsen in Paris, and met him
again in New York upon his return
in 1924 from South American
geological expedition with Prof.
Singewald of Johns Hopkins uniyer-
sity.
Q. How did July and August get
their names?
A. July was named for Julius
Caesar. For a long time it was
known as Quintilis from the Latin
meaning five, but was changed to
July in honor of Caesar. August re-
tanned It's old name SeXtilis, the sixth
month, until the time of Augustus
Caesar when it became August in
his honor.
Q. How is macaroni made?
A. 1t is manufactured from
Semolina, a flour that is made into
a paste, and pressed through holes
in metal plates, or stamped into
various shapes, then heated and
dried.
Q. What is the weight of the
average adult human brain?
A. In the European type it is
400 grams (49.5 ounees) for males
and 1850 grams (44 ounces) for fe-
males.
@. What do the letters IS. c. D."
on an army discharge stand for?
A. Surgeons certificate Of dis
ability"
@. Is salmon one of the varieties
of fish containing a large amount
of iodine?
A. No. Shellfish, particularly
oysters, clans and Holsters have the
largest amounts.
Q. Has Asiatic cholera ever been
epidemic in the United States?
A. In 1882 Asiatic Cholera was
brought to Quebec by Irish immi-
grants and entered the United States
by way of Detroit, Michigan and
spread thru the west to the Pacific
coast and south to New Orleans. A
epidemic occurred In
the Mississippi river valley in 1878.
O. Who took the part of Regin-
aid Denny's sweetheart in the pic
ture california Straight Ahead ?"
A. Gertrude Olmsted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
ned by Oscar Grolly)

tliHdSint ny ostai 'toiiSt
First Lawyer-You big liar, where
in the name of mud were you on
the night of July II?
Witness-At home, you crooked
shyter! Why in &!?s?! do you want
to know for?
Second Lawyer-Why do you
want to lie to that big crook for?
Where were you on the evening of
June 4? Shut up
First Lawyer-Everybody shut
up! You. too, Judge! Now why in
the $!:;&! do you 81; 81! for?
Where were you on January 81,
1854?
Witness-That's a S!?;&!I of a
question, you robber and bully?
Why, l wasn5t even born then!
Second Lawyer-Well, &!O?l!
where were you? Answer, now, be-
fore I get mad and knock down a
couple of jurymen!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

should be finished within a month
at least and by fan will be a most
notable contribution TO the we'll
paved streets of the city. 1t being
the most-traveled stem in the city
the appreciation of the public will
be pronounced. The city made no
mistake in tackling this essential
paving improvement this year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

and don't try going to sleep behind
your joggrify. If your RELY studying
it, lets heer wat you can tell us
about Virginia
Titus A. Drum:
"She sed, You never can hold me.
For you act like a regular tank;
Last evening, your hostess told ME
How muteh of Virginia drankn"
N. H. Candelo.
Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
Indiana University
Professor Passes AWAY

Bloomington, Ind, July &c Up
Theodore Clement Steel, honorary
professor of painting at Indiana uni
versity and one of the leading In
diana artists, died late Saturday
night at his studio near Belmont, in
picturesque Brown county in the
southern part of the state. He was
70 years old. He had been in i'll
health for about a month.
on one OF Brown county's hills
where he had his studio, the ashes
of the noted painter will be buried
Tuesday. His body win be taken to
indianapolis tomorrow for crema-
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
THE PI-EYED POST OFFICE
lEzra TripIeft. Postmasferl

Nf~Si" iiipiNits
Postmaster: Here's a registered
letter for you"
John T. Manner: Hot stuff!
That's from my wife, who went to
the city to have all her teeth pulled,
She can't eat anything now"
Postmaster: Tell her TO write lots
of letters-theres a good deal of
nourishment in licking stamps.
What does she say?"
John T. Manner:
o, MT my jaw,
& HU brings palms.
LIS 4 DIX
Not A 2-3 mains!
(Oh, empty my Jaw,
And a chew brings pains;
Alas for decay
Not a tooth remainsD
I. V. Green: Parcel post package
of pink pills for me?"
Postmaster: This is the letter
window"
I. V. Green: where's the figure
window? The pills are for my
figure"
Postmaster: indigestion
]. V. Green: mo, in de stomach"
Postmaster: How'd you get that
way?"
I. V. Green:
I s . KS,
Tho ENX I pour 9
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
Muskegon Police Probing
Death of Four in Flames

Muskegon, Mich. July &c up -
Sheriff's officials have begun an in
vestigation into the deaths of Ralph
F. Christie, a local business man,
his wife and two children, whose
bodies were found yesterday in the
ruins of their home at Bear lake,
near here. which was destroyed by
fire.
The bodies of the four, who were
thought to have met death In the
fire, were examined by physicians
yesterday.
The theory that the family may
have"been slain and the house fred
to cover up the crime and the pos
slbility OF a suicide pact are being
Investigated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
Justice Administered

Lawyer: You say that your hus-
band was NOT near the scene of
the crime on the night in question?
Are you POSITIVE that you knew
where he was?"
Mrs. Johnson: "Well, sub, If he
wusn't where All thinks he wus, den
Abs done punished a innocent
mani
Mrs. G.. r. SChWenger.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Nature is kind, and most of the
village smart Alexis eventually sit
and fail to convince twelve men.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.
The A. B. c. Is national organization
which furnishes newspapers and adVer-
tlsers with a strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics
are based upon this audit. This insures
protection against fraud IN newspaper
distribution figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

They'll Take up Less Room Too,
Eolksi
Instead of Juggling souvenirs from
every place we stay,
And sticking 'em on mantels to be
busted all year long,
Why not acquire fun-venirs bring
lots of laughs away,
And store EN- on our humor- shelves
to use when things go wrong?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
The Mexican Hairless Gets
CannibaliStiC!
As a Special Favor

As a Special Favor
Davis: Want to go up north with
me on hunting trip? Open season
on elk up there now"
Hickson: II wish you'd take my
brother-in-law. He's an Elk"
Ellis Hewes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

You don't really borrow trouble.
You just get interested in the other
fellows business and let Nature
take its course.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Why stuff the pike Mr.. Coolidge
caught? He's caught bigger fish on
the Mayfower.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

All, we'll; very few of the worlds
forward steps could have mustered
two-thirds vote in the senate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

The Herald Is on sale daily in New
York at Hotaling's Newsstand, Times
Square; schultz's Newsstands, Entrance
Grand Central. AND Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
NATERBURY'S WHITE
ELEPHANT

As a supporter OF league base
ball Waterbury simply cannot make
good, tThs. situation has riled .ex,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

The only profitable advertising medium
IN the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

And a great many people on va
cation give their moral standards a
vacation, also.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
GH&s
80 ~
FUN ch0b
MxsoH ExlzsiL Jtnux

Send all communications to Fun
Shop Editor, care OF the New
Britain Herald, and your letter
will be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
No Good

Walker: do you believe in war
Casey?"
Casey: "Oi do not! It's a fake
Look at the last war. We wint to
make the world safe for democracy
an the Dimocrats haven't elicted
inybody since!"
Mother r.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

You can't tell. Maybe a fish goes
home and lies about the size of the
bait he stole.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

There's an Australian who can
talk the language of cattle, but 1t
probably isn't like American bull.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
Member of the Associated Press.

rhe Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled 10 the use for republication of
all news credited to II or not otherwise
credited tn this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

A SISSY" is a male who can rave
about hose when they're empty.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
FactsondFanctes
BY ROBERT CULLEN

If only a man could get a raise
without his wife raising her sights,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

A mans condemnation of a law
isn't worth much if he has a SINH
lar law for his boys.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Texas has changed a lot. Not
even q prominent citizen can kill a
man there now without making
some explanation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
IN KLASS AT TxRAZY KOLLEGE
Conducted by NJ. Il. J.)

Teacher; How is your husband,
Mrs. Silly?"
Ina Silly: "Tll say he isl mar
ried How Silly and I've got black
eye to prove it.
Teacher: well tell us about him,
not forgetting mortality"
Ina Silly:
My husbands the sort who does as
he's taught -
Poor sap had doctor he trusted;
The doc said: You're thin, so fill
the food bin
So he ate more and MORALLY bust
ed"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

T Poor but honest" no longer sig
nifies much. If he's poor he has to
be honest TO keep out of jail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Most of Europe is flirting with
dry measures. If those people ever
have to buy bootleg, goody-bye war
debt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

A veteran regained his speech
when struck by a policeman. We
know a lot of dumb drivers we'd
like to see the scheme tried on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Even when business is good it's
duh if you happen to want TO go
fishing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Americanism: Two slices of bread;
Sc worth of meat and vegetables; a
little dab of goo; soc sandwich.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

If only people could get rich
quick without cultivating the man.
ners of a five-ton truck.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

II a man didn't break any traf-
flc laws, that would be news.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

Correct this sentence: I'VE ran
over six chickens" said she. and
John went back to settle for every
one"
protected by Publishers Syndicate)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26
AID PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday E1eepted)
Al Herald Bldg. 81 Church Street,
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
$500 a Year.
$500 Three Months.
75c. a Month.
Entered at the Post once at New Britain
as Second Glass Mail Matter,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-26

TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Office 49,. a25
Editorial Rooms 80. 926
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IF A CROSS EXAMINATION WAS
REALLY "CROSS"

Mrs. G. r. schwenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10
THE GREAT ATLANTIC &
PACIFIC TEA COMPANY OF

THE GREAT ATLANTIC &
PACIFIC TEA COMPANY OF
this city has several good open
ings for men who are DESTROYS
Of branching into another line
OF occupation. These openings
are made possible through our
plans to open a number OF new
stores, and within the near
future. eventually the men hired
will become managers. The OPP
portunity to climb further into
higher positions lies entirely
with the individual; only those
men who are anxious to better
themselves i'll position and who
are earnestly looking ahead into
the future need apply. Appli-
cants will be interviewed after
8 pm. Tuesday evening, January
y. at the eompany's headquar-
tiers office. 8O5 Claiming pl. II. e.
Take Mt. Rainier car to 9Th st.
and r. |. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10
HELP-DOMEsTIC fCont'A.

WOMAN to DO general housework- references.
Apply 2O20 i st. NV
MoMAN-Refned white living near 18th
anu Spring I'd. to care for :, small children
Adams 74I6
= NOMAN To assist regular maid: general
leaning and fine laundry or two days
q week: must hc neat and clean Ii06 In
graham "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10

LADY. middle-aged desires place as house
Keeper in small family or to care for in
valid. Phone Lincoln 1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10

Ask for what you through the classified
columns of The Star. Office and domestic help is
daily supplied by Star Help Wanted advertisements
3 cents per word-45c minimum charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10

LADY uninCumbered. refined. good cook,
wishes position as housekeeper in modern
home, references. Address Box 356-H. Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10
HELP-FEMALE.

s. 5isP ySans SdS s $40 Yes
Iakoma Park. Phone Adams b449. To-
TEACHER of Gregg shorthand. touch type;
writin< dictation. English and secretarIal
Ghir II. Address Box 445-H. Star Office.
~ PiSF. otherwise employed. who viii type
letters and written manuscript after Office
Tours. state terms. Address Box ls-k,
IIpIST. Apply Sunday before 3. 3rd floor.
TYPiST. ,sTENOGRAPHER separate posi-
Address Post once Box 1877 Washington
I0,S G Girl IProtestanti to help in Office.
with eNperlence and ability. Address Box
4S1-H. Star ofice. To-
m ION NJ young; refined to learn to become
Address Box 357-H. Star Office.
,S, AN-rermanent position open: college
csstant, with experience in sunday school or
.hurch work preferred: free to travel; oppor-
tunl'y Tor unusual service with attractive
Income; thorough training provided. Write
i9dIy. Ewing telephone. Address Box 362-h
~ once as working housekeeper stay al
mEht, TAR salary and comfortable room; In
'l,@-- H"z TEN star Tar" of F@@.e 'u'''e' 81
CONAN WANTED tor travelling position:
must h" entirely unincumh"red: With high
'G""i "du'H'lon between ages Of % and 80;
HMlafA. h"nu, and tIansportatIou. Give ful
,nipruHton first letter. +. +. Compton
." Garland Bldg. Chicago.
hOI.NG GIRL to work III dentists Office
state age and salary expected. Address Box
lo7-k. star office.
foI Nc LADIES. two neat to demonstrate
food product. Telephone Cleveland 24Sg be
tween 10 m. and : pm. 12'
YOUNG WOMAN-Not over 80. who ishrs
To qualify as leader: no office work: must 6c
"apanle OF meeting people. Address Box
b55-H star Office
ALTERATION HANDS-To
work on coats and gowns must
have store experience. Apply
at the Louvre. Ills + st.
WOMEN If YoC WANT An ASSURED IN
come and are willing 10 work for II I
have an attractlv" travelling position to
QUALIFICATIONS.
Earu-stnesS. good health. Willingness to
travel extensively. Satisfactory drawing &c
"oHnt to accepted applicants. The good
"tll al more than 30 years service Ia the
LAFAYETTE Hotel.
JULIUS GARFINCkEL & co.
have an opening for first class filter on
""rnens dresses Only those capable need
apply.
GIRL-To run power sewing
machine; steady work-also
learners. 40S 1st st. Sc.