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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
PALACE OFFERS
old ARMY GAME
VIC. Fields Screaming Comedy
Shown Next Week

If more funny gags exist than
have been used in w. c. Fields lat
est Paramount comedy which opens
up at the New Palace tomorrow
night, we have never run across
them. Fields attempt as a motion
picture star can only be character
lied as a walloping success.
Its the Old Army Game" is the
screamfngly funny tale of Elmer
Prettyfeld CIV. C. Fields owner of
a drug store in a small Florida
town. This shop serves as a meet
ing place for the town people, and
those who buy stamps, magazines,
books or use the telephone booth.
In other words everything Is sold
except drugs.
Louise Brooks who promises to
create nothing short of a sensation,
because of the girl whom Fields
would like to marry, gives a mighty
fine performance.
The vaudeville bill for the first
three days of the week consists Of
five select acts headed by the
Brown Bowers Revue which is very
pleasing and entertaining.
There will be two shows on Sun
day night, the program consisting
of two features, w. c. Fields in Its
the Old Army Game" and Buck
Jones in his latest picture Gentle
Cyclone"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Suit for $4,000 has been brought
by Felix and Louis Castellani against
the S. Formica Co., for alleged nom
payment of money owed. Attorney
Joseph G, Woods issued the writ
which is returnable in city court the
second Monday in August.
The Swift Sc Epson Lumber Co.,
through Attorney E. A. Mag. has
brought suit for 5000 against Steven
Suraski. The writ is returnable in
the city court the second Monday in
August.
William Butler. through Attorney
Lawrence j. Colon. has brought suit
for 5000 against Frank G. WEIGH of
Southington, alleging non-payment
of note. The writ is returnable in
the court of common pleas the first
Tuesday in September.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

From roots and herbs, Lydia e.
Pinkham, descendant of these
sturdy pioneers, made her Vegetable
Compound. The beneficial effects
of this dependable medicine are
vouched for by hundreds of women
who tell of returning health and
energy.
Mrs. VIM. Kraft of 1888 Vinewood
Ave, Detroit, Mich. saw Pinkham
advertisement in the News" one
day and made up her mind that she
would give the Compound a trial.
At that time she was very weak.
AFTER the first bottle" she writes,
81 began to feel better and like
new woman after taking six bottles.
/ recommend it to others and always
keep a bottle In the house"
If Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has helped other women,
why shouldn't 1t help you?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

an ink prepared for printing on
celluloid solved the problem. Used
on the vellum, 1t gives a brilliant
black, not to be easily distinguished
from the indelible inks formerly
used by the penmen.
Then it was found that not only
did the margins of sheepskin vary
as much as three quarters of an
inch, but that trimming the margins
until they were square bettered the
situation but little Press registra-
ton was eventually accomplished by
establishing colored points on the
press by which tho vellum was lined
up. these points showing through.
The vellum was then held in place
and largely protected from soiiing
by a "frisket."
In printing in the lettering, forty
eight point Old English is used for
the name mad script similar to tho
body of the diploma for the date.
The cost of printing is estimated to
be about a fourth of that of hand
lettering.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
EYES LEAVES At
LYCEUM TOMORROW
Jack Hozie in "The Demon"
Also Is Scheduled

Leatrice Joy, shingled beauty of
the screen. William Boyd, hero of
THE Volga Boatman" and an all
star cast in Ewes Leaves" a beau
tiful, charming comedy with an
Oriental background, and dashing
Jack Hoxie in THE Demon" a
popular Blue Streak western, as we'll
as the latest episode of THE Amaz-
Ing Adventures of Maize" and the
news reels and comedies is the allur-
ing movie program arranged for the
Lyceum patrons the first of next
week and starting tomorrow night.
Ewes Leaves" is a Cecil De Mile.
picture and Miss Joy makes her first
appearance in genuine comedy.
Miss Joy has the leading part OF
Eve Macy, a tomboy who loves to
read sexy novels, lives aboard
tramp freighter commanded by her
father. Captain Macy, lying in a
Chinese port. The girl puts in her
time dreaming of love vibrations and
reading dime novels loaned her by
the cook. Going ashore with her
father one day, while in a restaur-
ant she meets Bob Britton, played
by Boyd, who Is the son Of
wealthy Indo-China tea planter who
has been for months trying to marry
the young man to one Of the flappers
in China's American colony.
Bob's attention is attracted by the
boyish figure of Eve and is amazed
when she asks him II he is married,
Is In good health and II there Is any
insanity In his family. At that in
slant Chang Fang, Chinese pirate,
makes a raid upon the town in
search of loot. Two Of the pirates
band approach Bob and Eve and
Bob promptly knocks them down.
They then escape to the schooner
where Bob is intrigued by the girl
and fore 4 to remain on hoard.
Then the excitement starts. The
pirates raid the ship and Bob is
made prisoner while, after a series
Of exciting, amusing and thrilling
experiences the girl succeeds In eff
fecting his ~cleasc. o. tor~"1
are finally married and start on
what evidently leads to the road to
happiness.
Another new photoplay bill for
the last half OF mex week brings,
among other features, 1.-THE Lodge
In the Wilderness" which originally
vas scheduled for this week bnt
which was postponed IN order to
present 1.-The Phantom of the
Opera"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

of danger as well as the excellent
features of the gas.
@. How long have fngerbowls
been used?
A. Finger bowls are one of the
more ancient table utensils. The
early Greeks and Romans always
washed their hands before and after
eating, generally at the table.
Small bowls for this. purpose with
a flower or two in the water to make
it fragrant, were passed to the
guests. In Egypt guests were well
coined by servant who washed
their hands before they were re-
ceived by their host. Sometimes
the washing process was repeated
two or three times during a meal.
The ancient Hebrews had a hand
washing ceremony. The modern
finger bowl probably appeared in
the 18th century at the court of
Louis IL, King of Sicily. 1t was
the custom there to wash the hands
before leaving the table. Pages
brought in silver bowls of scented
water for the purpose. From this
court the custom spread to other
courts and was quickly adopted by
the wealthy and the custom spread
to other courts and was quickly
adopted by the wealthy and luxury
loving world. Today 1t is an &C
cepted form at formal dinners.
Q. What silver coins once minted
and circulated in the United States
have been discontinued
A. Trade dollars, twenty-cent
pieces, half dimes, and three-cent
pieces. The coinage of silver dol
lars was discontinued in 1904 and
resumed in 1921.
Q. How can the claws of a par
rot be trimmed?
A. When the bills and claws of
the parrot become too long they
may be trimmed with a nail clipper.
If conditions permit plenty of
climbing and gnawing on wood, the
bill and claws will stay in good con-
dition without trimming.
Q. Are cabinet officials pro-
vided for in the constitution of the
United States?
A. The only clause in the con-
stitution that can be construed to
refer to the cabinet is Section 2 of
Article II. which authorizes the
president to require the opinion In
writing of the principal officer of
each Of the executive departments,
upon any subject relating to the
duties OF their respective offices"
That these officers shall constitute a
cabinet rests wholly upon usage and
custom and Is not provided in the
constitution.
@. When should peonies be
planted? What kind of soil do they
require?
A. Plant in August and Sep
TENDER in a rather heavy soil
which must be very rich. Plants
should be 8 feet apart and the
crowns not more than inches
deep.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
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. Un-
signed requests cannotsbe answered.
ALI letters are confidenuaI-Edito
G. How many War Risk insur-
ance policies were In force at the
close of the World War and how
many have been converted into
the present government insurance
A. There were 4,152,7S7 insur-
ance policies in force at the close OF
the World War. OF these $50, $50
have been converted into the pres
ent form of government insurance.
The others have either matured,
, been allowed to lapse or have not
been converted.
@. What Is the latitude of the
city of Washington, D. c.?
A. SS degrees, SO minutes, II
seconds
@. Can persons born In the
United States of japanese parents
be naturalized?
A. They are already citizens OF
the United States by reason of their
birth and do not have to be natural
lied.
Q. What Is white coal?
A. A name for water power.
@. What is Portland Cement
made of?
A. A combination Of silicates
and aluminates of lime.
@. Does a life sentence actually
result in Imprisonment for life?
A. A life sentence carries with
1t incarceration in Jail for the term
of the convict's natural life: either
hard labor or such prison work as
may be assigned to the convict;
civil death in the eyes of the law
Chat is cessation of the convict's
civil rights and liberties so far as
his relation to society is concerned)
Upon proper exercise of executive
clemency, the term of life i'm
prisonment may be committed to a
certain number of years, in accord
ance with statutory provisions that
vary in different states.
@. Did Rudolph Valentino make
his initial appearance on the screen
in THE Sheik"?
A. His first picture was THE
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, u
| released in the spring of 1921
The Sheik" did not appear unit
the following fall.
! Q. What was the place and date
of birth of Kathleen Norris. the
author? What was her maiden
name?
A. She was born in San Fran
cisco, California, July 16, 1880, and
is the daughter of James Alden and
Josephine (Moroney) Thompson.
She married Charles Gilman Norris
of San Francisco. April 80, 1909.
@. Is there a sure way to rid
house of insect poets?
a. Fumigation with hydrocyanic-
acid gas is the best known method
of controlling all kinds of house
hold pests including bedbugs moths,
etc. 1t kills speedily and effective
ly. The gas, however, is deadly to
human beings if breathed in concen-
trated form, and it should be used
only by careful and well-informed
persons who understand the element
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
DIES AT AGE OF 1Of

Auburn, N. Y. July "a Pl-Arah
E. Manro, pioneer school teacher, is
dead here at tn cage of 1o1. On
her Tooth birthday last year she at
tributed her old age to regular
habits, good food eaten sparingly,
plenty of sleep and a peaceful con-
science"
II never fret and have tried never
to nag my children" she said then.
AN even disposition means an even
emotional system and quiet nerves"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
PRINTING NOW IS
ON SHEEPSKINS
Pen Found to Have Better Ap-
peaTanCe on Diplomas

Ann Arbor, Mich, July "a P)-
Printing presses have supplanted
penmen in inscribing the names of
graduates of the University of Mich
igan upon their degrees.
Seven years of experiments pre-
coded the handing out of the first
printed sheepslSin to a Michigan
graduate. The first problem was the
ink, the usual printers ink creating
a smudge, failing TO absorb properly
and failing to dry properly. Finally
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
BIRTHS AT HOSPITAL

Sons were born last evening at
New Britain General hospital to Mr..
and Mrs. c. w. Yapp of Kensington
and Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hollfelder
of 80 Linwood street, and daughters
were born to Mr.. and Mrs Samuel
Bouture of 49S Main street and Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Deutsch of 1853
South street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

a Navy Blue Clinton Day Dress.
The most attractive thing about
the smart little day frock sketched
today is the contrast of the white
chain stitching against the back
ground of navy blue chiffon. Effects
such as these are a pleasing depar-
ture from the ubiquitous printed
chiffon.
On the border of the full skirt are
'appliqued flowers of navy taffeta
trimmed and outlined with chain
stitching in white. The graceful
shoulder cape is also trimmed in this
manner on its scalloped edge.
In addition to its amusing and
original trimming this frock is de-
sirable for it's full, swinging skirt,
its cool, short sleeves and its v
shaped motif on the bodice of white
and blue, so long neglected by the
stitching.
mode in favor of beige, Is coming
to the fore again. One of Channels
most successful mid-season models
is of bright dark blue chiffon, finely
pleatedfrom neck to hem and fin
ished with bolero. French blue is
also sponsored for street wear, this
color being frequently combined with
soft raspberry tone.
Another lovely ensemble seen re-
Gently at the Ritz in New York had
frock of horizon blue chiffon and
a matching coat of pleated crepe.
The hat was a wide-brimmed hair
model in the same color.
This Cool afternoon frock is
navy blue chiffon ornamcnted with
taffeta flowers and white chain
stitching.
Copyright, 1926 (EFS)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
stage and SCREEN

W. C. Fields, star of the old stage
team of Weber and Fields and the
outstanding comedian in THAT
Rooney Girl" and the screen version
OF polly of the Circus" appears at
the New Palace tomorrow night, to
continue through Wednesday, In
IT'S the Old Army Game" This Is
his greatest screen triumph, is
scream from start to finish and in il
Fields resorts to all the tricks which
made him so famous on the speak
ing stage. For Sunday only there
will be a companion feature, Buck
Jones in THE Gentle Cyclone"
The usual five acts of vaudeville.
changed on Thursday, are being
booked for next week and among the
coming attractions will be
"Graustark", starring Norma Tai
madge, Born to the West and
Buster Keaton in Go Vest
Starting a week from tomorrow
night the New Palace will present
the notable comedian, Harry Lang
don in his first big special comedy
feature, Tramp. Tramp, Tramp"
Monte Blue, it Is said, does the
best bit Of comedy work OF his
career in 80 This Is Paris" a social
comedy.
Dolores Costello's first starring
vehicle on the new seasons produc-
ton schedule is 1.-THE College
Widow adapted from George AIDES
well known stage play.
Jane Winton, former Follies girl,
is rapidly coming into the kleig
lights. Warner Brothers have given
her the leading role opposite Monte
Blue in ACROSS the Pacific"
Patsy Ruth Miller, who has been
chosen to play the leading lady in
Private Icy Murphy" the Warner
Bros. picture starring George Jessel,
is one Of the cleverst tennis players
OF the Hollywood colony.
Louise Fazenda seems to have de-
serted eccentric parts, She appears
in her second ultra dress up role"
| in 1.-THE Passionate Quest" where
she plays a fashionable Partisan
modiste. Her first stylish characteri-
cation was in "Footloose Widows"
Helene Costello Eyes, she's
Dolores sister,, plays the part of a
blase, mannish heartbreaker in an
| American domestic tragedy being
produced by Warner Bros. with
Irene Rich and Willard Louis in
| the featured roles.
Ultra-modern and prehistoric
fashions for women are shown In
Fig Leaves" an especially SNOWY
photoplay.
Fig Leaves is the first picture
Ito be released on the big Fox 1926
81 program.
Madge Bellamy is featured in
"summer Bachelors" the picturiza-
tion OF the Warner Fabian novel
now running serially in McClure's
Magazine.
Virginia Valli plays a little stem
Iographer making a bid for happi-
ness in marriage In 1.-THE Family Up
stairs"
Director Raoul Walsh believes
What Price Glory" a great Fox
picture, will tell the truth about
war.
A yaer ago, Richard Walling,
was making stills" of Alma Rubens
n East Lynne" Now, he's playing
With her In Marriage License?"
Tom Mix is now making 1.-THE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

remedies the In
dams used. From
t h e rafters Of
colonial houses,
h u n 6 gre at
punches of dried
roots and herbs.
From these. In
tim e S of sick
n e S S, the busy
mother brewed
s ! m pl g a n d
powerful reme-
dies.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

Still going strong after S6s years,
an old Friesland clock bearing the
date 1888 is to be seen in Wands-
worth Town hall, London.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
CAPITOL PARK

The management of Capitol Park,
Hartford's big amusement place on
Wethersfeld avenue, has arranged a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
IN DAYS Of OUR
F0REFATHERS
Women Prepared Their
Own Medicines

The wise pioneer women learned
to gather, in woods and fields, the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

Great K and A Train Robbery" his
third of seven starring vehicles for
the coming season.
mo Mans Gold" will be the first
Tom Mix picture of the coming
season to be released.
go Below Zero" is the first West
ern in which Buck Jones, will be
seen the coming season.
Belle Bennett wears a dress OF
her own she call the lily in THE
Lily"
A broken nose in ring bout has
proved boon to Victor McLag-
len in getting movie parts, His
tough" face makes him a real
looking Capt. Flagg in What Price
Glory"
Leatrice Joy and William Boyd
in Ewes Leaves" at the Lyceum
tomorrow night are in a picture the
setting of which Is unusually color
full. First there is the big deck of
a three-masted schooner; later
quaint Chinese village is the back
ground and the climax takes place
in the stronghold OF a Chinese ban
dit, a magnificent castle high in the
hills.
One of the bi g scenes in THE
, Demon" starring Jack Hoxie at the
Lyceum occurs when the hero
hurls a Iariat to catch a runaway
horse that is dragging a man,
caught with his foot in the harness,
to his death.
Lionel Barrymore Is one Of the
featured players in the coming Ly-
ceum attraction, Paris at Mid
night" Other pictures booked for
showing at this theater include
The Circus Cyclone" THE Mil
lionaire Policeman" which was
originally scheduled for this week
but postponed for THE Phantom
of the Opera" and The Lodge in
the Wilderness" which opens on
Thursday of next week. Anita
Stewart and Edmund Burns are
featured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

In certain parts of Wales noun
tains are moving" as a result OF
mining operations beneath them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

go Below Zero is the first West
ern in which Buck Jones, will be
seen the coming season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

Belle Bennett wears a dress OF
her own she call the lily" in The
Lily"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

mo Mans Gold" will be the first
Tom Mix picture of the coming
season to be released.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

Great K and A Train Robbery" his
third of seven starring vehicles for
the coming season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

A broken nose in a ring bout has
proved boon to Victor McLag-
len in getting movie parts. His
tough" face makes him real
looking Capt. Flagg in What Price
Glory"
Evening star., 1926-04-27

: 1913 D Of. n.w.--5 rooms and bath. and
store: elec.: S7E.
Evening star., 1926-04-27
Fol, SALE OR EXCHANGE.

3-STORY DE ttHFD Ni{I : - = :
house containing. 90 apartments: building
situated in suburbs in exclusive residential
change Tor farm. Bsiness SS'oo9 or residentsi
property or for building lots make offer.
Addr ss Box 41S-J. star oifco.
ave; NV. near 10Th St. IL large rooms 3
baths thoroughly modern: particularly well
brick garage; owner will sacrifice for quick
deal: good terms. HIGBIE & RICHARDSON,
Inc. 8l6 18th st. NV.
Pleasant home. Just off 18th st. for equity
in improved Miami. Fla. property. Address
Box Io7-K Star Office
Evening star., 1926-04-27

WILLIAM 8. PHILLIPS & CO..
incorporated.
1432 Il st. Main 46OO.
Evening star., 1926-04-27
INVESTORS.

have five stores. subject TO ono trust. on
each. that can be purchased with small
caSh payment. These stores are priced to
seil: ana II you are interested In Investment
property. communicate.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

18th AND Z. CAPITOL SITS.
8 rooms, dining alcove and
bath; rents, $3.50 to $45 per
month,
Evening star., 1926-04-27

"wESTFIELD"--3l2OR NV.
rooms and bath. h.................S $4,000
1882 Both ST. NV.
rooms and bath Observation-Disclosures S92 90
Evening star., 1926-04-27

TILDEN HALL APARTMENT HOTEL.
3a35 Conn; ave.-.-Dclghtful for. Summer:
cafe. switchboard. elevator service Only
one unfurnished apt. available. We have
waiting list for furnished suites. Resident
manager.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

1890 Ingleside Terrace--6 rooms and tile
bath. o.nai.. porches: excellent repair. entire
house screened: S76.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

ADDRESS BOX s24.K, STAR OFFICE.
z; 6,kuOM AMI, BATH BKlChS ON AZ
60 8-room brick on Va. ave. e.w. Price.
g, Broom frame on L ct. s.e. Prics.
50 9; so55 Groom bricks on Del. ave. s.w. Price.
Lloyd r. TURNER soe 7.h ST. s.w.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

3lO7 Mount Pleasant St. NV.
Vacant: rent reduced: rooms. Q baths.
ami. arranged two apartments.
MANN, 1114 y. y. Ave. NV. Main 6SGS.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

Se1o Conn. ave.----8 rooms and bath,
AmI.. excellent repair; $50.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

AFTER MAY /. SITUATED AT DISTRICT
month; viii repair house il rented. JOHN
P. REILLY, owner Apply to son, p;
Girard st. NV. Phone Adams 5610.
Evening star., 1926-04-27

The above apartment is mod
ern. Heat, janitor service and
hot water furnished. Inspection
invited
The broad ax., 1926-05-29
Nay Day Festivities
Kept for Centuries

I The origin Of the custom Of celebrat-
ing May day is lost in the mists Of
antiquity. The first day Of May has
been observed In some manner since
before the time of the Romans. In
Rome, May day fell within the period
which was sacred TO Flora, the god
dess Of flowers, and flower process
sions were common on that day. Me-
dieval and early modern England
celebrated around the Maypole on the
village green There was a morning
procession to the woods to bring home
the MAY" or hawthorne blossoms to
wreathe the Maypole The queen"
chosen by popular vote, set up her
court In a flowery bower, which she
left at times to dance with her loyal
subjects. Tennyson's May Queen"
gives a picture of these rural festivi-
ties. A custom, now almost disap-
peared, prevailed generation or so
ago In this country In the hanging
Of MAY baskets on the front doors
OF the houses of ones friends and
neighbors. 1t was a point Of honor
to affix the little token Of wild flowers
to the door knob and slip away undis-
covered.-Exchapge.
The broad ax., 1926-05-29
U. B. r. & S. M. T. HOLD
EXERCISES

The various lodges and temples Of
U.B.F. & S.M.T. held their annual
Thanksgiving services on Sunday af-
ternoon at Institutional Church. The
Uniform Department, Brothers and
other departments were escorted to the
church by The Fl Dearborn Band.
A fine program was rendered with ],
B. Street, president Of The Joint Bldg
Assn, and worthy master of North
Star Lodge No. 81, as master of cere-
monies. Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor Of
The First A. M. E. Church of Gary,
Ind. delivered the anniversary ser
mon. Rev. Scott is past state grand
master of the organization.