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New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
SPECIAL COURTESY
 FOR LEGIONNAIRES
Will Be Given Ticket Equivalent
 to Key to Europe

Curtis Sheldon received word to-
 day from the national headquarters
 of the American Legion that Legion naires who wsh to do globe -trotting while attending the 1928 national convention in Paris next year. may obtain from the France Convention committee at National headquartrs of the Legion in Indianapolis, iden- tification certificates for s1 which will allow for the utmost freedom in moving about in European countries.
 These certificates of identification will be accepted in eight countries in lieu of the Customary passport and visa charges while other nations look on the project with favor but have not yet signed the agreement. Those already accepting the project are France. Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Ger many and Denmark. Those who will probably adopt it are Spain. Portu- gal, Czecho-S Slovakia, Roumania, Poland, Jugo-Slayia, Austria, Hun gary, Norway and Sweden.
 Besides the accommodation which these countries are affording to the Legionnaires who will make the trip, is the. saving of more than million of dollars by the erasement of the usual charges for entering the coun- tries named. This is the first time in the history of the world that any body of men has had this concession other than official parties and there are no requirements that the Le- gionnaires must travel in body.
 Advance reservations are being made all over tho country for the Paris. convention trip and numbers of New Britain Legionnaires are planning to avail themselves of the opportunity of revisiting the scenes of the battles in which many of them fought. Full information with regard to the France convention journey may be secured at the New Britain National Bank, from G. V. Carlson, local chairman of the France convention committee or from National headquarters of the Legion at Indianapolis, Ind.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
RISING FRENCH FRANC
 AND DEPRESSION

Before M. Poincare returned 10 the helm of France and the franc was woefully declining the hullaba- loo was intense. J. r. Morgan was loaning the government money to stabilize" it before it evaporated entirely. Today the reverse is the case. The franc is rising steadily. But is there a surcease of sorrow along the Seine? Not that 1t can be noticed If anything. it is aggravated. That is the peculiarity about the situation that the man in the street cannot understand, although it is simple enough after a few words of explanation.
 The trouble in France now is that a depression has set in, based entire ly upon the rising franc. The in- creased value6 of the money is in creasing it's buying power; and as it is constantly rising the people arc putting off the purchase of every thing except absolute necessities un- til q later day in the expectation that articles will cost less.
 In other words, the more the franc is worth the more it will buy and that means the cheaper the price marks in the shops. A French man contemplating the purchase Of a radio set this Christmas is ereat- ly inclined 10 wait" until later for the simple reason that a set costing, say 800 francs now will cost 800 francs in February, or 200 francs in June. For the higher in value the francs go, the fewer of them 1t will take to buy radio set, or anything else.
 Prices are falling rapidly in France-too rapidly. Trade is stulti- fled because of the expectation of still lower prices as the franc im- proves in value. As a conseouence employment is vastly decreasing and business has reached a serious im- passe.
 The British pound today is five francs cheaper than it was q year ago; the American dollar is franc and quarter cheaper. NJ. Poincare IS being appealed to in an effort 10 stabilize the price of the franc, that is. 10 hold it, or peg it, until the country catches up with if. The premier, however, is deaf 10 such pleas. He thinks a major operation IS necessary to reiuvenate the franc,
 M, Poincare went into office on a platform, as We would say in this country, of fiscal reform. Now he IS being threatened with going ont ot office for having achieved it,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

to protect him from the cold winds of the north.
 Q. What battleships are now in commission in the United States navy?
 A. The Arizona, Arkansas, Cali fornia, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada. Mississippi New Mexico, New York. Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. Q. How is smokeless gunpowder made?
 A.. Two types of smokeless pow der are used: colloidized and in- durated cellulose nitrates adopted by France, United States, Russia and Japan. and a colloidized mix ture of cellulose nitrates and nitro glycerin adopted by England. Ger many and Italy The powders arc granulated while plastic by squirt ing the mass into rods, cords or threads, or cutting them into flakes or strips
 Q. How many persons were treated during the summer cruise of the Alaskan hospital ship of the United States Bureau of Education?
 A. 5000 Alas an natices were examined this summer and 500 cases treated by the doctor and two nurses during a 2,200 mile cruise on the Yukon river. Of the cases examined 80 pointed to tubercu- losis and 1t was, recommended that a hospital be opened for their treatment. Venereal diseases were found to be negligible.
 Q. Is there a course in accident prevention in any American college to train safety engineers and public safety doctors?
 A. New York University in New York city in cooperation with the American Museum of Safety offers such a course. The curriculum in- cludes industrial and public safety and a course in accident prevention will be open to graduates of the university, employees in industries which are members of the Museum of safety, insurance inspectors, gov ernment officials and employees, in- dustrial safety committee men and others professionally interested in accident prevention.
 Q. What is the first aid treat ment for scalds and burns? A. The pain from burns will be lessened by keeping the air away int ,5 in a solution of baking soda q tea spoon to pint of water) can be over the wound. Sweet oil may be used if soda is not avail- able. Cotton should not be used over an open wound as it will stick to the flesh. Ii. the burn covers a large area of the body a doctor should be sent for immediately.
 0. What is "Maundy Thursday? 1
 A. The anniversary of the in- stitution of the Lords Supper by Christ.
 Q. What were the first coins made in the United States?
 A. The Pine Tree Shillings'' made by the Massachusetts colonists. |
 Q. What does Amen mean?
 A. 50 be it." 50 it is.'' 50 shall it be-" "Verily." "Assuredly."
 Q. who said: "A little group of wise hearts is better than a will 1erness of fools"?
 A. John Ruskin in Grown of Wild Olives.''
 Q. What sentence contains all . he letters in the alphabet? over the lazy dog.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
Driver Is Bound Over
 In North Haven Tragedy

New Haven, Dec. I.-IP7-Ch0rg- cd with misconduct of a motor vc- hicle operator in connection with the death of Mrs. Rhea Eastorfer, of Monotowese on November 21, Dominick D'Agostino of this city was bound over for trial in criminal superior court following his arraign- ment in North Haven town court yesterday.
 D'Agostino was arrested two days after the accident which resulted in the woman's death. He was held criminally responsible for her death by Coroner Eli Mix.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
How easy it must be

How easy it must be to run a country where parliamentary de batting societies don't debate, but where somebody is boss and knows how to get results without inter ference. There is Mussolini, for in stance. He has us beaten 999 differ ent ways in that respect. While We have been talking since the year 1868 about taxing bachelors, he simply gets the idea and "goes and does It. And the income from the tax is going to be applied to the na- tional fund for maternity and in fancy! That's where it belongs.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
STORE, OPENS AT S:3O A. M. 4 Department Store Remnant
Observed by Jake Falstaff

Observed by Jake Falstaff
 Sullivan: "I'd like to buy some- thing for my wife for Christmas
 Floor Walker:s "Washboards, wringers, tubs, laundry soap, and clothcslines in the basement
 Sullivan: NO, no You misunder- stand. I want to give her something that will please her.
 Floor-Walker: "You'll have to see a lawyer. We don't handle dlVorces here"
 Sullivan: You think you're pretty smart, don't you? I want to get something to put in her stocking Floor Walker: How about keg of beer?" Sullivan: "You don't understand how important this is My domestic peace depends on it,'
 Floor Walker: You want some- thing that will make her calm and quiet, ch ?''
 Sullivan: That's it.'
 Floor-Walker: Arsenic in drug depaltment, third floor
 Sullivan: This is terrible. l come tc you for help and you give me wisecraclls. Can't you suggest some- thing sensible?"
 Floor Walker: Sure. Shoot your self"
 Sullivan: "Try to be serious. l had thought of a nice mirror
 Tloor-Walker: That would be a dirty trick"
 Sullivan: well, how about a necklace?"
 Floor-W alker: You'd like some- thing for her neck, eh?'
 Sullivan: "Yes.'
 Floor Walker: "Youll find plaln and fancy hangman's nooses in the rope and wire department
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
HURRY. IMPATIENCE, AND
 CAR SERVICE,

The average man or woman has acquired a disposition to get started suddenly. If he has any place to go he wishes to be on his way with out delay. That's why, when he per- chance wishes to ride in a street car or bus, he dislikes greatly to wait on street corner for 15 or 20 min utes; or prchance even seven minutes.
 This propensity for a flying start originated about the time the auto- mobiles came into general use. From that moment on it became easy to open the garage door, start the ma chine and whiz away
 While the fellow across the street is waiting for a street car the man in the automobile, if he is travelling within the city, usually is at his destination.
 The street car companies are the sufferers from this urge toward quick service. Their managers know fully that one of the cardinal reasons for criticism about service is that people have trained them- selves to expect instant action once they reach a car stop. If the car or the bus does not appear in half a minute or ten seconds there is grumbing.
 When people are on their way they want to get there quickly. In this city they have additional com- plaint through the car-changing system at the Center, II the car they happen 10 be riding in toward 4 the Center happens to be a little be- hind schedule the connecting car at the Center is likely to be on it's way; then an onerous wait. Waiting for the car to arrive in the first place, and then again waiting at the Cen ter is expecting much from q hur- ried and harassed public. The sys- tenn stimulates the use of automo- piles for city travelling, and one would think it would be the busi- ness of the company to make every effort to eliminate needless waiting between cars at the Center.
 It need scarcely be aided that during rainy weather or when the mercury is below freezing. there is nothing pleasant about such waits.
 The street car companies undoubt- cdly are making cyory effort 10 popuarize their services. The Iisad- yantages in this age of hurry are considerable. If the company had it's own warm terminal building-not on the Center but elsewhere there would be less complaint and in- creased popularity. That is what ii should have possessed in this city from the beginning. The public feels it is not getting a square deal under the present arrangement.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
WHILE THE HUSBAND
 IS AWAY

When a hsuband, the father Of seven children, all young, is sent to the state farm. the punishment falls more heavily upon the wife and her brood than upon the husband. This was eNemplificd in New Britain in the case of the woman who was haled into police court on a charge
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

-Obregon is charged with hay ing had ambitions to start a reVo- lution in Mexico. There are those who claim that Obregon is Spanish for O'Brien, but we don't believe it, as the OBriens we are acquainted with-God bless 'em-don't start such things.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

It is estimated that if people who talk at the movies were placed end to end, it would serve them right.
 Science says the oceans will coN- CT everything in a few thousand years. Let's hear no more talk Of poor fish.
 The intelligentsia is that part Of the citizenship that knows America has produced greater men than its Presidents.
 The advantage in telling the truth is that you needn't add 10 it each time you tell it to make it i'm pressive.
 Modern morality is easier. Eve would have thought twice about the apple if there had been any neigh bors to find out about it. Correct this sentence: i've had il cold for days" said he. and no friend has suggested q remedy 1 Copyright 1926. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

According to the prices charged for cosmetics they ought to Be call ed booty parlors!
 
 The Facial Uplift
 Mrs. Clancy had her face lifted" began Mrs. O'Houlihan, an now she's goin' to court.' They damaged her beauty O shoppos2.' shifted Mrs. McNeill. 'ai' now shes suin'' the owner iv the beauty parlor."
 "Phwat do yer mane, beauty par Tor. She's having her ould man ar- risted. Ye see, they had a foight last Sattidy noight an it was him that lifted her face by givin' her a punch under the chin" .....-. James O'Flaherty, Jr. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
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Member Audit Bureau or Circulation The A. B. c Is national organization! which furnishes newspapers and adSeT tisers with a strictly honest anslysis Of circulation Our circulation statistlts are based upon this audit This 'nsuIes protection again-. fraud Tn newspaper distribution figu es to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

The old-timers also took some thing to make them sleep. They ] e. gan taking it at a. m. and kept at it until dark.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Act l.. T feel so sorry for him; I'm going to marry him." Act II: We feel so sorry for her, poor thing"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

To waste money is bad; to waste time is worse; to waste opportunities for pleasure is unpardonable.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
THIS POST MORTElI
IS ALSO FIELD"

Yes, the influence of A. P. Cristy former Worcester publisher, lives on. According to our esteemed and friendly neighbor, the Hartford Times, Editor Cristy always taught his writers to avoid the use of the word "hld," in case of meetings, elections, socials. etc. Says the Times:
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

One of the best old jokes on the road is that one beginning. "The original New York company
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor. care oi the New Britain Herald and your letter will he forwarded to New York

How About It, Folks? The time-honored holly is with us once more But our pocket-book's flatter than ever before, How we envy the holly when Yule- tide is dye. For the holly has berries we haven't, have you?
 VILE Muriel: T hear you play in an or chestra.'
 Paul: "Yes Did they also tell you I played the bass-viol?" Muriel: "Yes, very.'
 Il. E. Rosston. THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
 Foreign The news Prince Olaf means to wed Attracts but little public heed; This heir to Norway's regal throne Has never fallen from a steed!
 
 Crime After all, We can understand why q quarter of million cars are stolen every year in the T.. s. A., when you realize that a flask is usually kept in one of the door pockets.
 H. C. l.. The price of coal, the price of shoes, The price of food and golf-club dues, Will all soon be so high and bad It won't be worth while being Dad. A boy is being treated in Lon- don hospital because he cannot stop smiling.
 Like everything else, castor-oil doesn't seem 10 be what it was. White House Spokesman The President (reports persist Is making out his Christmas list; Wes hope he thinks of something pleasant To give the Spokesman for pres pOt'
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
OLD MAN MISSING

Fear Entertained For Safety of 1 East NorWalk Resident.
 Stamford, Dec. P-The police and relatives were searching today
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

The Herald is on sale daily in New Yotk at Aotalng's Newsstand. Times Square; Schuitz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

That critic who says we have for gotten how to enjoy leisure should watch a plumber.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Milkmen are forbidden to smoke while delivering milk in Pontypool, Australia, according to new law.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

A village is a place where the men marry school teachers that come from other towns.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

The only profitable advertising medium m the City Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
Member of the Associated Press.

 The Associated Press ts exclusively an titled to the use foi republication or al, news credited to it or not otherwise credited in thts paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
White House Spokesman
Her Little Osculatory Game

Genevieve: "Why don't you kiss Arthur a lot and he might give you a Christmas gift?"
 Marjorie: 'I did that last night Gcnevieve: What did he say?" Marjorie: He said enough to make me think I'll get a gift. ] kissed him three times and when l asked if that was enough he said, 'That'u do for the present"
 Paul Nicholas
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Shaw isn't the only one. Other notables might earn reward by keeping still one year.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Statesman learn little. He who has come nearest to conquering the world didn't use a sword.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Americanism: "Worrying about cars parked overtime; giving little thought to the common practice of murder"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
Facts sundFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Home is a place where the ques- tionable eggs aren't set aside to scramble.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

lifted.
 Hattie: Perhaps to see if they could find any beauty underneath '
 Mrs. L. T. Hogan.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Turkish women have discarded the veil. They've also adopted the snort skirt. So it doesn't matter whether or not they've discarded the veil.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

The merit of vaudeville idea is gauged by the number of weeks that pass before seven others stoal it.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
WORDS THAT HAVE MADE HISTORY

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New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

lAsued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg. s7 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Nothing was held he con- tended, except that which was restrained in some manner or grasped in the hands. And so the Associated Press dispatch, obviously written by one trained in the Cristy school, which de- serlbed the Cristy funeral, did not say it was held but that it was at stated time and place. If there is consciousness in the grave the expression was ap- proved"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
SUBSCRIPTION RATES $500 Year. }.o0 Three Montha.
 75c. a Month.

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 as Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

TELEPHONE CALLS
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

A ''cursory' examination of the Times of the same issue in which this editorial quiplet appeared indi- cated that Editor Cristys influence did not extend to the Hartford paper. For instance:
 Page ?, column, > The recent New England conference held here."
 Page 3, Column S: Annual me morial exercises * =. held last evening""
 Page ). column ,: Bus driver "held up and robbed" We can all most hear Editor Cristy say this fel- low was held at arms length while relieved of his roll.
 Page 13. column 2: December meeting will probably not be held"
 Page q, column 3; Memorial ex- crcises hold.p
 Page 26, column ?: Planned to hold q meeting next week."
 We rather agree with the Times pratice that meetings are some- times "hcid." If anything, the use of the "-ord is a coloquialism and is in good standing among the savants. The Herald itself uses it upon occa- sion. In Worcester. however, noth- ing but hands are ever held.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-07

Even the man who respects good women most is glad they aren't al ways near to watch him.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


SnR s6d HsA sALEFirst trHst Va Sond COG
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Der shop or beauty parlor: 2 large rooms.
bath. hot-water heat, electric light. heat
erty has been recently remodeled and 10
GARDINER 4 DENT. INC.
Main 4S84. 1909 l. st: NV.
BARBER SHOP. valet shop. cigar. magazine
snd gandy At Phillips TerpsGe
80. WM. S. PHILLIPS & CO, INC,
1872 X ST. NV. Main 1900, Adams s11o.
MAIL ORDER
vest in established mail order business. Ad-
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SALES AND DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS.
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Illness forces owner to sacrifice her dry
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90 Upshur st. NV. Right there are 10
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Evening star., 1926-12-12

ENGLISH BULL TERRIER PUP by C,h
NecorH Regret, Line 1888 I'LL A 81. Sc
Evening star., 1926-12-12

AIREDAL-E. So: months old: eligible TO-
Sslns registered. Lester l.. Lohr, Vienna
Evening star., 1926-12-12

CANARY BIRDS male and female for sale
@I2 Kentucky ave. Sc, Lincoln S6l-J.
FON TERRIERS. > male, yr old. cheap
G23 J. st. ne
Evening star., 1926-12-12

pEK1NGESE PUPPIES. pedigreed DR. ward
Veterinarian. 242 9Th st ne Line. 6195.
puppies: fine pets: un
usually strong and intelligent. Col S533.
SHEPARD; male: collie pup. months old
Evening star., 1926-12-12

POLICE PUPS. ;edlereed: males. S15:. fe-
males, $50: FIVE weeks old seen any ime
1929 Morrison st Chevy Chase. ID. e. TEE
Evening star., 1926-12-12

G CtNARIFS--Gu singers home
raised; So III Bates ct. NV.
tANARIES FOR SALE-Singera choice
oirds: a hne Xmas present SO. 3" 81
Evening star., 1926-12-12

PEK1NGNESE for sale (malel IL weeks
Tel Line. 1895 Ia
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DOGS. PETS. ETC.

BOSTON TERRIERS-Chanpion ped
Erees; . years. $50: > months S3J Mrs
xosbury. Lee Highway at Merrfheld. Phone
Falls Church S23-F-4
Evening star., 1926-12-12

POLICE DOG. malr: 20 months old: ped
greed: must be given good home. $50 21sr
81. NV.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

FRENCH POODLES males: good breed
healthy pets for children es Christmas gifts
80 up. 1713 De Sales st. Evenings, =
SETTER. two years old: good hunter part
~ broken: S25. Cleveland 100.
POLICE PUPS. sired by Peter Pan: pedI
greed; first bred bitch: beautiful mari
go Ings; would make excellent Christmas gifts
Evening star., 1926-12-12

BOSTON Observation-Disclosures male pups
by Oh 1rimCunt Harper Reasonably priced
o 6epost reserves one !or Christmas. North
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FOA TERRIER. small male: beautiful ami
well marked. 1929 ID st. NV.
tANAR1ES-Hartz Mountain stock: beauti
iul birds. fine singers. females: lovely Christ
mas gifts 50O5 / 3th ~
Evening star., 1926-12-12

CANARIES--Victrola-tr canaries. Call
morning or evening. Adams 75gO-w.
WASTED-wire-haire puppy. male not
less than 3 mos. old: reasonable price. Clevs
4227. Write johnson. 3S40 Fulton 81.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

CANARIES-Honle-g grown young sinsers So
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