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New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
DISHOp CTEpIAK'S DEATH

The death of Archbishop Cieplak of Poland at Passaic, N. J., is Of special interest in this city because of the visit of the prelate 10 New Britain recently. when he was ac- corded high honors by citizens generally and the city government.
 The archbishop's death will throw q pail of sadness throughout that large section of the population which was particularly interested in his visit from Poland to give personal thanks 10 those in this country who had aided his work overseas. He was stricken with in- tluenza and pneumonia while on this errand and ended his distin- guished career on earth after only q weeks illness.
 RcQuiescat in pace,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
SAFETY AND COURTESY

In connection with the safety first badge presented Hans Oquist, Main street gatetender for the New Haven railroad, it is stated that the man and four children in the automobile he prevented from being turned into scrap Iron rode on after the incl dent without a word of thanks.
 The gatctender saved their lives; or at least, prevented the party from being maimed. He was en- titled to more than a mere thank you;" but according to the evidence at hand, even this was not forth coming.
 This thoughtlossncs reminds one of the incident on West Main and High street recently. when youth who found fat pocketbook and waited for the owner did not even receive a reward for his honesty.
 It reminds of people who walk into doorways held open by others without word of thanks,
 It reminds of others who push and shove in crowd. regardless ot the comfort and Woll-bcins of others.
 We take too much for granted in our hurried lives. No one should Do in too big a hurry to be courteous.
 But lack of courtesy will not pre- vent men like Hans Oquist from do- ing kind deeds in the future. Men like Hans are born that way. De their station high or low, they are gentlemen in the true sense.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

of health conservation facilities such as dental and medical clinics and hosts of other demands.
 Q. How many words are there in an average book?
 A. An average book of fiction has T5, 900 to 100000 words. Some of the great historical novels have 200, ,00O words or more.
 c. What makes the holes in Swiss cheese?
 A. They are caused hy normal fermentation that takes place during the process of making it, Certain bacteria in the cheese form a gas which produces bubbles that make holes in thesmass when it solidifies
 Q. What European country leads in the output of automobiles?
 A. France led all European coun- tries for automobile production in 1924 with an output of 17O,0oo cars.
 c. Does the Pope receive an all lowance from the Italian gOVern- ment?
 A. The Italian law Of 1871 allows the Pope and his successors forever yearly income of 3,225,0o0 lire, which is still unclaimed and unpaid.
 Q. In what part of the United States is the percentage of rented farms tho grcatest%
 A. It is highest in the cotton belt where tenant farming constitutes from one-half 10 nine-tenths of the total In the corn belt and eastern portions of the winter wheat and spring wheat areas tenant farms comprise from one-fourth to three fourths of the total. Measured by acreage, tenancy in these regions is relatively more important and in the south less important than when measured by number of farms. Opt side these areas tenants, in general. constitute less than one-fourth of all farmers.
 o. What was the total monetary stock of gold in the world in 1924? How much was in the United States?
 X. The total amount of gold in the world in 1924 was o,669,350, ,oo0. The United States had $4,547407.- 900.
 Q. Where did the expression white elephant" originate?
 A. From story told about the King of Siam who presented a white elephant to members of his court whom he wished to ruin. This ani- nal was so expensive to care for that it took the courtier's entire income. The term has thus been applied to anything burdensone to keep up.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to an, question of fact or information b, Writing to the Question Editor, New Britain eHrald, Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue, Washington D. c. enclosing two cents in stamps Tor reply. Medica, legal and marita advice cannot be given nor can ex tended research be undertaken. Al other questions will receive q per, sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered. All letters arc Nonfldential.- Editor.
 Q. Does anything grow on the Rock of Gbralter?
 A, Gibraltor is rocky promon, tary composed of gray marble. Il has barren and uninviting appear ance, although aloes, castus, caper> and asparagus grow in the Crevices and there arc grassy wooded glens in certain parts.
 c. What was the actual date of the signing of the Armistico after the World War?
 A. November ii, 1918 at five o'clock in the morning, Paris time which is midnight eastern standard time in America.
 Q. Are any coins now being made at United States hints?
 A. One-cent and tive-ccnt pieces are being coined at the Denver and Philadelphia hints for circulation for 1926. Standard silver dollars are being coined at the San Fran cisco mint.
 c. How many newspapers are printed in the United States?
 A. There are 2,235 daily news papers in continental United States.
 Q. Can you give mo some infor- nation about the Simplon Tunnel?
 A. It is 121a miles long on q route connecting Switzerland with Italy. In places the tunnel is 1000 feet below the top of the mountain and both hot and cold springs were encountered while it was being built. The internal heat was so great that at times the men could work only when sprayed with cool water. In February, 1905 the passage was completed and a new route to Italy was opened that saved 70 miles. It is ono of the largest tunnels in the world. It Is under the Simplon Pass and was begun in 1898 and was opened by the King of Italy on May 1a, 1906, It is cut at an elevation of c,312 feet above sea level. It runs from Breig to Iselle. Electric loco- motives are used to haul trains through the tunnel.
 Q. What day of the week and what hour is the greatest amount of electricity used?
 A. It has been said that the heav- fest load on the generators is on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock on account of the use of electric irons in homes.
 0. Is the cost of public education increasing or decreasing and why?
 A. The Bureau of education says that the annual cost of public edu- cation has nearly doubled during the past I've years and is almost four times as great as it was in 1915. Some of this increase can be eX- plain by the depreciation of the dol lar and by the rapid growth in school attendance, Some of 1t no doubt has been due to growing in sistcnce on the part of the public for more and better schools, modern equipment, greater play facilities, in creased extra-c curriculum activities, better pay for teachers, expansion
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
THE HUMAN TOUGH IN CIVIC GOVERNMENT

The mayors quick response 10 tho Opportunities of young America or Henry street by ordering n truck and snowplow 10 proceed to that thoroughtare and provide sliding place Illustrated human touch in civic government that yielded a wide appeal 10 citizens generally,
 We arc inclined 10 think of gov ornment as something lowering above us, oNacting taxes, regulating traffic and causing the arrest of un- fortunatcs who trnnsgross any of the many laws that arc promulgated for benefit of the common veal.
 The mayors action exploded such an Ideal, The mayor evidently re- members the time when he was Il boy himself, and when opportuni- ties for play seemed the most im- portant thing in tho universe. Con- soquently, when he learned through a touching letter from the boys along Henry street that something ought to be done about providing Il little winter sport there, the let ter containing a few words of en- dearment 10 boot the chief magis- trate of the city government was moved to instant action,
 The boys now have their sliding place and spot where bob sleds can slide without interference. The mayor is entitled to a ride on one of the sleds and we guess he won't be satisfied with only one trip.
 The mayor also Is entitled to half dozen or so kisses from these youthful citizens-to-b If there arc any girls in the youthful crowd they might as well help in this import ant rite. The mayor has earned all that Is coming to him.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Again nasty charges have re- suited from the operation of prison camps in certain southern states, this time from Alabama. When a prisoner is sent to a camp" in such states the last thing he gets is hu- mane trratm.nt-when he is buried. II is time that the higher-ups go' d dose Of their own medicine.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The statement made hy Yal" professor that there hay" h""n @l earthquakes and more than N5" ire mors in 'hr northeastern section Of the continent. including New Eng Iuni during the past yvar, will not greatly srare the survivors,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
FactsandFancies

| The old-timers Wero good at some thing called the hoe-doWn, but they didn't know 1t was tho Charleston.
 Welt Washington may have been imperfect, but let nobody intimate that Paul Revere cusscd.
 In other lands tho family tree makes men great, in Republic, the plum tree. How does the surplus of corn con- tinue" Dry agents cant watch all of il. You never sec an advertisement of q memory course that will enable you to remember names of Pullman ears.
 The footprints of Presidential bee always show first on the stubs of a check book. ilb lll'hllouI VI lIlt llhlI up man with a gun must seem crude to the hat -check boy,
 Human institutions always seem about as near perfection as possible to the man whose nest is lined nice ly.
 In some places the country club is popular and in others 1t is too hard to get liquor,
 Roughly translated Mussolini's speeches seem to mean either "So Boss or "Sic 'em!"
 Idaho" is word never heard cast of Mississippi unless prefiXcd by "The Senator from"
 The good Samaritan doesn't de- serve so much praise Perhaps those who passed by thought the man a farmer and were not politicians.
 The people are as good as ever. | They just seem lawless because laws ] are passed so rapidly they cant | keep up.
 You'll notice, however, that the | 'Individualist" buys hat just like 1 those worn by all other men. 1
 
 If you think baseball is losing | ground as the national sport, find i q man who can tell the yardago 1 gained by the four leading gridiron stars.
 There's one thing about child | psychology. You can apply it with out hurting your hand.
 A politician needs thick skin, but what's the idea of the thick skull?
 Dixie is q section that is building good roads 10 enable Yankees to pass through in comfort,
 Correct this sentence: "If you kill the first flies in the spring" said she, 'you won't have any all sum mcr"
 (Protcctcd by Publishers Syndicatc)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Requesting auto oists not 10 get in tho way of the fire department when the latter Is running to a fire will not stop the practice half as quickly as a frw arrests and stiff fines. Lives often depend upon how quickly the department reaches the scene of a fire.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
17VTTITys BROWN EYES, WHY ARE YOU

so BLUE? \ Uknlclc Arrangement
 By Shc-knows- Who 1 You made me love you, you made mo sigh, By stars above you. I almost die i Whpno'cr 1 notice your eyes lacking bliss, l want 10 poultice them both with a kiss Why are you gricying? Why are you sad? I'm not decciving; l am a good lad. You have me flurriod-I'vo not done
 thing; Oh, l am so worried I can't help
 but sing--+- Chorus: (Slowly, with many express
 sions anXiety) Brown Eyes, why are you so blue? Please toii mo. dearest, what's both
 oring yoh? Here's clean hanly 10 wipe off the
 tears; Gee, but you're changing your make
 up 10 smears; Brown Eyes, please smile once
 again, Let's sec the rainbow that follows
 the rain!
 Why the big shower bath?
 I've walked the narrow path. Brown Eyes, please tell me, why
 are you so
 Blue-hoo--hoo? I know you women have fun when
 you bawl But why are you swimmin' in tears
 when l call? What'or the reason, l know I'm to
 blame; Please stop your teasin' and be
 good dame. All right. I'm sorry, but what have
 I done? Dearest, don't worry, let's smile and
 have fun. I've got in a pickle through loving
 you so. And I'd give pickol if could but
 know tHave no pity! Repeat the chorus, holding out both arms arpealingly on the last lincO
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
COMMUNICATED
\ SOrrN Tyne Of American

\ NWFFN INNV OI NIIlFTIVHH Expecting at least fifteen thousand dollars for his home if he sells it. Putting it on tax list at five thous- and dollars, with an air of righteous complaccnce.
 Squcaling and calling to tho Heav- cns for help when rcassessment raises it 10 ten thousand dollars.
 TAXPAYER.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
COMMUNICATED
| Vail From The Corporation CnunsrI's OffiCe
 IrhS MiSPrriruu

If your lazy neighbor lies in bed, And doesn't shovel snow, Sue the city. If you stumble on q little hole, And stub your little toe, Sue the city. If a youugster with his sling shot Puts out the big arc light, And you meet your great grand
 uncle's ghost, On q dark and starlcss night. For pain and fright. your bill o
 right.
 A mad dog bite, a building fight SUE THE CITY. AnnDvunuE
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The best thing about that s5,- 0D0 fire in Plainville is that it could have been worse. The voun- tcer fire lighters of the town are 10 be congratulated upon their splendid cndeavors.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The WIZ radio station in New Jersey Is heinz drclarcd q public nuisance Anything with the last let t-r of the alphabet in it is inclined 10 be that way,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
tt2 ARE ARRESTED

Cagliari Sardinia, Italy, Feb. 1s iP>-The authorities have arrested
 112 persons and seized 39 rifles in series of raids against the mountain
 bandits of Sardinia.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
WHEN JIMMY ELOPED WITH A
 FLAPPER Comments of Friends, Relatives and
 Others

Overheard ly Arthur Aubery) Jimmy's Dad; Huh, another one in the family to swipc my cigar cttcs!"
 Jimmy's Mother: "I don't suppose sholl listen to mo but I could tell her things about using rouge bet teri"
 Jimmys Older, Married Brother: "Thc poor fish"
 The Auto Dealer From Whom Jimmy Bought His Car; "I'll give him a month more on his payments. but that's all"
 Jimmy's Boss: "Mehbe it's good thing I didn't give Jimmy all the raise he asked for--he might have been a higamist hy now!" Jimmys Chum: "I never did like hat girl I don't see why she should he so sore at me all the time-I only wanted Jimmy to play pool once in a while instead of running around with her all tho time"
 The Spinstcr Next Door: Well, I always did say Marry in haste and repent at leisure.
 The Minister Who Married Him: He certainly looked like nice fel- low, but such modern ideas! Well. maybe hell do as he agreed to, all right. But think of giving mo a dol. lar a month until I'm paid up"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Member Audit Bureou of yirculn,,or

Member Audit Burenu of Circulation. The A. 5. c. is a nntiopai organization whic, furnishes newspapers and adver. tlsers with strlctly honest anaiysis of circulation. Our circulation statIsties arc based upon this audit, This insutes protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisera
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Grover C. BergdolI draft dodg' F. was not Jeportcd from Germany but now they are considering {" plan 10 board him instead-in jail.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Member of the A.soeIstea Prsss,

The Associated Press s exclusively en, titled 10 the use for republication of all news credited to it o' not otherwise credited in this paper and also local usws published herein.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

I'd give q lot to know your thoughts"
 Irene, "I wish you were the Edi. tor of THE FUN SHOP!"
 --Dorothy Lois Abel.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Eilr RCaSnn

Mrs. Kennedy: Mrs. Stoncr has gone 10 Florida" Mrs. DObbs: "Rcally?" Mrs, Kennedy: NO; realty"
 Bertha Blonay.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation boohs and prsn room aiways open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Ths Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times square; schuitz's Newsstnnde. Entrance Grard Central. t2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Kansas Grows the Best Wheat in the World" It has not been deCid-
 cd which state grows the best wild oats.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald and your letter will he forwarded to New York
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Preparedness

GaybuGk Ca spry old man); q want some strong glasses for close work" Oculst: How close?" Gaybuck: Well, er--er about the first row"
 David C. Dietz. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forhidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Satisfied

Diner: "Waiter! This chicken has no Wishbono," Waiter; He was happy and con- tented chicken sir and had noth- ing 10 wish for"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Entered as the Post ofYics as New Htualt q Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

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New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Another Story! Glenn tto a budding authoress):
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

It's Just Matter of Cash, Folks! They're really on the wrong track at those auto shows they hold,
 Snappy models, snappy salcsmen bid us try 'em, And all the while, you know, Folks on tho cars themselves we're sold,
 What they oughta show us though is how 10 buy 'em.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
New Britain Herald
RAID PupLlsHINo coMpANY

t~usd Daily tsundsy nIesp,sd) At Herald Dlds- q Church Street
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The old-timers wero good at some thing called the hoe.doWn, but thcy didn't know it was tho Charleston.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Well, Washington may have been imperfect, but let nobody intimate that Paul Revere cusscd.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

In other lands tho family tree makes men great in Il Republic, the plum tree.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Correct this sentence: "If you kill the first flies in the spring" said she, "you won't have any all sum mor"
 (protcctcd by Publishers Syndicatc)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Dixie is q section that is building good roads 10 enable Yankees to pass through in comfort.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

suHsCRiprIoN RATES st.oo c Year.
 s1.0o Three MonthA
 TSo. 6 Month
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The good Samaritan doesn't de- serve so much praise. Perhaps those who passed by thought the man a farmer and were not politicians.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

In some places the country club is popular, and in others 1t is too hard to get liquor
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

tHave no rity' Repeat the chorus, holding out both arms appealingly on Inc last lincD
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Idaho" is q word never heard cast of Mississippi unless prefiXcd by "The Senator from"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Roughly translated, Mussolini's speeches seem to mean either "So, Boss,' or "Sic em!"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

How does the surplus of corn con unuc" Dry agents cant watch all of it.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Human institutions always seem about as near perfection as possible 10 the man whose nest is lined nice ly.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

The people are as good as ever. They just seem lawless because laws are passed so rapidly they cant keep up.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

A politician needs thick skin, but what's the idea of the thick skull?
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

You'll notice, however, that the "Individualist" buys il hat just like those worn by all other men.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Villain Leads Audience

In London a dramatic novelty has
been introduced in the shape of a play
wherein the villain stops just before
performing some vilIainOus deed, and
asks the public "Shall II" and then
suits his action to the expression OF
the audience. AS the majority of the
audience decides the play proceeds,
some most comical situations develop
ing. In one play there are several
halts in the action of the play pre-
pared purpOsely to allow the audience
to express it's wishes as to how the
plot shall proceed.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

Unhappiness in Wake of Avoidable Worry

The thing which causes us to worry
is either something that can be rem
edied, or can't The thing to do is to
look it squarely in the face. Swallow
an unpleasant truth or so If necessary
but get down to the issue, is the ad-
vice of the Montreal Family Herald.
If the cause cannot be changed, there
is only one thing to do-dont think
about it. Force yourself to shut it out
of your consciousness. Just close your
mind to it, and let the blow fall when
and where it will. Since you can't
stop it, you might at least save your
strength for the finish.
But most of our worries are avoid
able. We worry because we suddenly
think, two hours after we left the
house, that we maybe didn't turn off
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

Japanese figures are popuar--Iaa
terms, parasols and people-and so are
birds, bunnies, chickens and puppies
done in outline or cross-stitch.
For wear on the beach there are
coats and capes of cotton toweling or
cotton chenille; cut-out flowers or fig.
ures in the same fabrics but contrast.
ing colors make amusing decorations
for them or pictures representing
beach sports are sketched on them
with gay-colOred cotton floss. Some
little beach coats are entirely COW
cred with cut-Out applique figures
Bathing suits are knitted in one piece
and made usually in bright colors
Sweaters are important items in little
folks outfits, and are shown in all
cOlOrs, but peach, tan and yellow tones
are featured, and overalls are never
omitted from the equipment of happy
youngsters.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
(G. 1926. Western Newspaper Union1
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

IN three out of five, fabric and straw
are combined to make the shape.
The group pictured, leads off with
black satin hat faced with milan
straw. The shape is in line with the
big majority of others intended for
street wear and turns up at the back.
Rose foliage is arranged about the
crown and a few leaves extend to the
crown on the right side, where sin
gle rose is posed on the brim. Rose
foliage is used in fiat collars also,
with the leaves regular in arrange
ment (the tip of one overlapping the
base of another) and finished with
two small, fiat roses. Velvet ribbon
with silk accounts for the hat with
draped crown at the left and satin, in
three shades, makes the interesting
model at the right. The upturned
brim with wings at the side, is COW
cred with fine folds of satin, shading
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
AYE? Well. you did it,"


Because 1 feared that once you
learned the truth your silly English
pride would send you back to the ter
rible forest and that abominable
river, and / would return to France,
or stay here unwed. Here Is the mes
sage. Read it,
She pulled a paper from the bosom
Of her gown, but I refused 1t, sug-
gesting that she tell me what she
would. She settled herself primly on
q rustic settee and made an imperious
little gesture for me to be seated.
ut Is like this, my love. My moth
er was a de Baude, a distant kins-
woman of Comte de Frontenac-"
''Pride!" 7 exclaimed, beginning to
understand.
'Her family would have none OF
her because she married a Dahls-
gaarde. After both she and my faith
er died an uncle was named as my
guardian. He Is friend of Mon
sieur lie Regent, and being marquis
and having great wealth, he Is a very
sad dog. His tastes and Monsieur lie
Regents are the same The two plan
to marry me to an execrable creature
who has much gold, great family