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New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
ALARMING INCREASE IN
 RAILROAD WRECKS

One loses ones belief in the safe ty of modern railway travel after reading of such an accident as that which occurred at Bethlehem, Pa, at the cross over at grade of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Lohigh Valley railroad. How the engineer of the New Jersey Central train could fail to see the other, or pass signals seeking to halt him, as claimed, is beyond the pale of reason.
 The fact that there are two lines of railroads crossing each other at grade is no doubt fundamentally to blame. Where sueh. a grade cross ing exists the element of chance sooner or later will deal stagger- ing blow to mans expectations that such things cannot happen.
 The only reason for the pre- valence of such crossings is that it costs q few hundreds of thousands of dollars 10 eliminate them. Careful railroading would decree that at no time should two main lines cross each other at grade. One can scarcely name such a crossing that has not figured in a disaster at some time or other during its use.
 So far as the human element in railroading Is concerned, it seems to be growing more uncertain of late. There have been a series of severe wrccks in the Middle West, virtually one a month, New England has had a few. but they have been freight Wrecks.
 IL behooycs our railroads 10 think more of safety first once more and incnlcato this feeling into their em- pIoyes, particularly their engineers. It can he done; railroads which once were publicly regarded as "wreck lines" have in a few years been turned into models of safety. But it is said to contemplate that a few lines which once were regarded as tho acme of safety have had more wrccks this year than they formerly had in a decade.
 Both the New Jersey Central and the Ichigh Valley have earned a reputation for being well managed and safe for travel. Now this repu- tation suffers. The I.ackawanna, which also had an enviable repu- tatiOn had q bad wreck a year ago in which a good many passengers were killed, thus at one swoop los ing much of it's former good name. The Pennsylvania, boasung in it's propaganda of being the country's biggest railroad system, has had a poor record the past six months, or so. The Chicago and Northwestern injured itself with wreck recently; and the Denver and Rio Grande Western spilled a train along a can yon's bed merely because the en-
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
THE STEADY DECLINE
IN RENTS

The decline In rents reported by the National Industrial Conference board indicates a remarkable di- versity of rent costs in the III cities listed in the report. The building costs in most or the cities must be quite similar, yet the re- turns differ widely. But where the greatest returns lie. there the greatest amount of building takes place.
 Witness Los Angeles, which ex- perienced the greatest advance in rent costs of any American city -- for c time. Then ths building of
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question Of fact or information by writing 10 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 vii receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are contdential.-Editor.
 Q. What is the estimated cash value of a high school and a college education?
 A. According to Dean Lord of the Boston University, College of Business Administration, the cash value of a high school education is S33,000. The average maximum income of the untrained man is s1.200 year, high school gradu- ate s2,200 and that of a college graduate S6,00O. Total earnings of the three types up to the age of GO are set at 45,000, S7S,000 and s15Q,00Q. The untrained man be- gins to drop toward dependence at the age of fifty, while the college man reaches his maximum earning capacity at 50
 O. What is the superstition con- corning the miraculous healing powers of the seventh son of a seventh son?
 4. In ancient times it. was thought that the seventh son of a seventh son was gifted with super natural powers. When such an in fant was born, the nurse placed a worm in each of it's hands, en- closed in a bit of muslin. The hands were tied up until the worms died, and then the tiny fists were allowed to open. The dead worms were thrown away, but it was be- lieved that locked up in the child's hands were miraculous powers of healing and protection. When the boy grew to manhood he was looked upon as a wizard.
 Q. Who made the treaty that opened Japan to trade with the western world and when?
 A. Commodore Matthew Cal braith Perry was sent to Japan by President Fillmore with . squadron of warships in 1852 to induce that country to enter into relations with the nations of the west. He arrived in the Bay of 1eddo. July [, 1858. The treaty was concluded in 1854.
 Q. Does lightning ever strike twice in the same place?
 A. Objects that attract one lightning discharge are quite apt to draw another. Eiffel Tower al. though amply protected. has been struck as many as six times during a single storm.
 Q. How much sleep does an average person require?
 A. From .71a to 8 hours sleep in A is required by an average adult.
 Q. Where Is the American Pigeon Journal published and what is the subscription rate?
 A. It is published monthly at Warrcnton, Missouri. The yearly subscription rate is S1.00. Q. Who were the wireless opera tors on the Titanic at the time it was sunk?
 A. The senior Marconi opera | tor was Phillips, who was lost, and | the junior operator was Harold s. Bride, who was saved and gave i'm portant testimony before the sen- ate investigating committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Doesn't hurt one bit. Drop a lit tie 'Freezonc" on an aching corn, instantly that corn stops hurting. then shortly you lift it right off with fingers.
 Your druggist sells a tiny bottle Of 'Freezone" for a few cents, sui licent 10 remove every hard corn, soft corn, or corn between the toes and the foot Calluses, without sore ness or. irritation.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Stcyie Dore: Lets sec it-- Y don't [ rye me sometimes? /? S car \ my l; I F Nt heard from L days R L 60 V? I %" CWhy don't you write 10 me some- times?, A tear is in my eye; I haven't heard from you for days Are you sick. Stevie? Why '")
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
CL0CK-LIKE REGULARITY
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Mir. Charles R. Pollard, of Wal. worth, Wisconsin, will testify tha, habit-forming pills and drugs wer even worse than useless in reliel ing his constipation.
 q am writing to tell you of the cra3i results I have received from using you, kcllogg's ALL-BRAN. Before conlmenc. using your ALL-BRAN food I was o5lig, | to take a laxative every night, and beiry 2 ruptured man aggravated this trouble and made it all worse but since usin;, your ALL-BRAN I have laid all my laxa- tive medicine and pills away and my bowe are as regular as clock"
 CHARLES R. POLLARD,
 Walworth, Wisconsin. Don't let constipation drag you down, and don't become a slave to habit-forming pills and drugs. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN, eaten regu- larly, is guaranteed to relieve con- stipation or your money is returned, because it is 100fo bran. Eat two tablespoonfuls daily in chronic cases, with every meal. Ready-to- eat with milk or cream. Use it i'll cooking with the recipes given on the package. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is made by Kellogg in Battle Greek, Michigan. Sold by all grocerS. Served everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
25 Fears Ago Today

Since Saturdays game with Meri- den, the interest in football at the high school has been more marked. Outside of the regular quota of bruises, none of the players was in- iured in the game and all. are in fine condition for this weeks con test with the deaf and dumb schopl.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

The Bridgeport Telegram doubts whether any motorists from Farm ington ever drive to New Britain Come to think of 1t, the trip would be foolish, when they might just as easily motor to Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
FactsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

It's an even break Prohibition Is just as successful as home brew.
 Even when a town runs out the thieves, 1t never bothers those who pay office rent.
 Anyway. a fool and his money have a darned good time.
 Some spell 1t "blond' and some "blonde." The "e" stands for "eat"
 So live that you needn't tell peo- pie what vicious liars gossips are.
 You can tell by looking at man whether he gets mad when the die tionary disagrees with him.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

With the Dempsey-Tunney bat tie over and figuring less and less as a topic of discussional pyro- technics, all we now have to do is to walt for the Senate investiga- ton.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
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We're For The Fun planks!

The mails full of flat forms for us
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

If there were popular primaries in Connecticut think what an open ing it would give for the electrical interests to spend money upon their pets.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
pROTECTJON" AT CORNERS

When the factories Of the city 5oin hands and ask for protection al specified crossings at times Of the day when the traffic jams are great est, 1t proves to be a measure of proof that we are getting educated to the advantages of a more order ly regulation of traffic.
 There was time not so long ago when almost every driver thought his personal liberty was being in- fringed upon when he was forced to halt until a traffic policeman gave him the signal to go ahead.
 The feeling now is that this kind of personal liberty isn't worth hav- ing. It leads to too much wear and tear upon the nerves, results in de- lays. and is dangerous.
 There a multitude of corners throughout the city that need traf- fic regulation during certain hours of the day. This need is one of the unsolved problems of the city. The police traffic department is doing splendid work without a doubt, and is earning the plaudits of grate- full public; but 1t cannot be every where, nor take care of every corner of prominence. It no doubt would like to do so, and citizens would be very grateful therefore; l It if the city really insists upon oh service it will have to furnish | e necessary men.
 The use of more supernumeraries
 traffic regulation is basically a { idea, If it were not for the IAct that the "supes" themselves are
 lherwise. employed during the day.
 lst at the time they are needed sc congested crossings they are not able to go on duty unless their em- ployers cooperate with the city and give them the time off.
 Then there are parents, who want protection for their children at dangerous crossings near schools, prLa,, b,,.o n ,i1b. -o cIcb DrotpC- ton and 1t ought to be given them by all means. Nothing engenders more general criticism than the lack Of such protection, One would think that autoists would naturally be doubly on their guard when near schools, but 1t doesn't happen fre- ouently enough to be noticeable un- less there is a traffic policeman on the corper.
 Then there are the pcdestriam throughout the city as a whole, who are keenly desirous Of as much pro lection as possible. They are at a disadvantage when attempting 10 cross street and want the assist ance of the police whenever it is possible to give it. Unfortunately there are a great many crossings throughout the city where as yet they cannot be given such protfc- ton except by markings on the pave ments, which serve to guide them and not actually protect them.
 The au,ois,s want protection against the heavy trucks which so frequently are operated without a due regard 10 the rules Of common sense. Ask my autoists and he will agree that not enough truck and bus drivers are arrested and fined to put the fear of the law into the heads Of some Of lhom
 We all want protection and all of us think we are entitled 10 It. We are getting more of 1t all thh time. and soon are to have some aldition- al protective measures taken throughout the city. IL is worth any city's while 10 make the hest possible endeayor to keep down Inc ratio of accidents. and in tue last analysis this is the prime object Of traffic regulation.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
y.,,,sr .rdit surcao of Circulation

Member Audit Burran of Circulation, Tie A B c is national organization which furnishes newspapers and EdNer- tiser, with 6 strictly honest analysis or circulation Our circulation siatistics arc based upon this audit This inEures pro,ectton agaiu-. fraud in newspaper distribution fgu es to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
Administration standards

Clarke: Do you think your hoy will ever be President of the United Statcs?"
 Williams: NO; he talks too much to be President and doesn't talk enough to be ce-President."
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

There is fairness in the world. A man who helped build one of the western penitentaries now uses it as a dwelling.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
EGgS-aCtly

"1'll wait on you in a minute, Mis- ter,' said the grocer 10 a customer. "Oh, that's all right. only want a dozen eggs, and l don't want them bad"
 John Sharp.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
Financial

Now kids away at college hook The old mans crippled pocketbook; They wreck his fortune, bit by bit. Who cares? the old mans used to
 1t.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Don't expect too much of your boy. The great men who went to college had greatness in them before they went.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
Observation On The Weather

Washington. Sept. 2S R,-Tho weather bureau today issued the following storm warning:
 Advisory 10 a. m. There are indications of tropical disturbance, center several several hundred miles north of Porto Rico; intensity unknown. It is likely moving northwest or west northwest"
 Washington, Sept. 2S.-Forecast for Southern New England: Show CTS tonight and Wednesday; slowly rising temperature Wednesday in west portion, moderate to fresh northeast and east winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Showers tonight and Wednesday; slowly rising temperature in the in terior Wednesday; moderate. pos sibly fresh southeast and east winds.
 Conditions: The high pressure area over the eastern portions of the country is moving slowly east ward and centcrs this morning over northern New England. Rainy and unsettled conditions in the middle Mississippi valley, the middle Atlantic and New England states. Pressure is falling over the Plains and the northern Mississippi valley under the influence of a disturbance that is moving eastward along the Canadian border near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Temperatures are warm ing up slowly in the Plains states and in the middle Atlantic and New England sections
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled showery weather and not much change in temperature
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
Advertising

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New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Congressmen are representatives of the people, but you don't always know which people.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
Dictators

Across the sea. dictators rule The church. city hall exchange,
 school, The public's mind and peoples
 lives And everybody but their wives.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled 10 the use for re-pul llcatlon of nu news credited 10 it or not othefw'se credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

London is the slowest moving city in the world. The speed of traffic on some streets has fallen to as low as three miles an hour.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

You may gain a little time by ywalking, but it Is temporary advantage. The hearse will drive slowly.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Tho Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Holdings Newsstand, Times sauare: schultz's Newsstands, Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Kipling scolds because America came in at the eleventh hour. He should notice when this new genera tion comes in.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

A miracle movie is one in which the hero licks seven rough guys without hurting his knuckles.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

The adjective in "easy money" re- fers to the way of getting It, not to the various formalities that follow.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation bonks and press room sIways open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Correct this sentence: "1've been moment late every morning this week. said he. but the bass hasn't scowled."
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Howard De Kidds; T suppose my sweetie's family turned me down. I see her handwriting on that card" Postmaster: well, I read that there card, an ye might call 1t turn in ye down, an then again ye might not. Now, looliin' at it calm an judicious-'
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 F. G. Hartswick Postmaster: Steve, you're what the gal at the Op'ry house called a lIeartless wretch"
 Stevie Dore: "Oh, l guess I'm some punkin' with the gals" Postmaster: Looks like #, from this here card. Broke somebody's heart. didn't XsG
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Part of Europe's debt howl Is to convince America. and part, no doubt to convince herself.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Americanism: Wanting the police near when you are held up, but not when you are speeding.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Back on standard time; well, the first three days will be the hardest
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

A village is place where four tenths of the wives originally came from other towns to teach school.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
ThcOSophical

When krishnamurtis innards beg He eats a quarter of an egg; When we were knee-high to a cat The preachers NEVER were like
 that,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
Royalty

ROyaIty
 Eoumania' author-queen. Marie, Plans coming here across the sea; We hope the lady acts and looks X bit less mushy than her books!
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Middle class folk are those who crook the little finger while holding glass or cup.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

If they need their faces lifted, they can remember when skirts had to be lifted.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28

Entered at the Post Ofice at New Britain
 u second Glass Nal Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-28
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01
BUY 7416 NEW
AUTOS HERE
IN 1925

. Selling a total of T416 new cars and
trucks, San Antonio automotive deal
ers have just closed one of the most
successful 12-month periods in their
history. This total was compiled by
the "Daily Facts" National Bank of
Commerce building.
The list of sales shows 6671 new
cars and 74J new trucks. Used cars
are not included in the record and to-
tai sales were not kept bv all dealers.
The car demand in 1925 compares
favorably with prior years. the records
show, and motor dealers predict con-
tinucd prosperity for the automobile
business in San Antonio and South
Texas.
The years automotive activities
were featured by the entrance of sew
eral new makes to this territory. in
Guiding the Auburn and Marmon. Sew
eral new products in motor cars were
placed on the local market as additions
to standard lines which included the
Ajax and Diana. Several manufac-
turers placed new skies and tours to
supplement their standard lines.
Expansion of dealers salesrooms
and service departments was another
feature Of the local automotive world
during 1925. Several hundreds of
thousands of dollars were spent on
new and remodeled structures and as
result San Antonio boasts of some of
the most attractive automobile sales
rooms in America. San Antonio and
her great territory offer one of the
most fertile automobile sales field in
the world. dealers report. and the lat
est and best is being offered. whole
sale and retail, to car buyers by ap-
proximately 40 new car dealers.
Many local dealers have been I'M
able TO fill the demand for cars during
1925 due to shortage in plant produc-
ton. As result, total sales for the
city were held down compared to 1924
when a total of 1884 cars and trucks
were reported sold. During 1924,
however, production and demand over
the country were about even. Practi-
cally every motor car factory in the
United States has been forced to step
up its output but the attempt to meet
the unusual demand failed. Plants
have spent millions this year prepar-
ing TO care for this demand in 1926.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-01

1000, 900 gallon reservoir will be erect
ed on Hildebrand Avenue north of
Breckenridge Park.
The contract for the giant tank has
been awarded and work is expected
10 be started soon.
Pipes laid in connection with this
follow: A 20-inch main from Brack-
cnridge Park, where IL connects with
the line from the Breckenridge Park
pumping station, to Shook Avenue: n
IS inch main from Shook to McCul-
Tough and EIilderbrand and 12-inch
main from the last named point west
TO West Avenue.
This is one, IL not the biggest,
project ever undertaken by the water
department.
In addition to this, many old mains
will be replaced and new ones laid TO
accommodate growing San Antonio,
officials Of the department promise.
Mayor John w. Tobin recently de-
clared that when the first financial
statement of how the department is
progressing under municipal owner
ship is issued, it will prove of interest.
BUILD NEW STREETS.
"Therc is no question about the
system making money" the mayor ex-
planned. In addition to the water
flow, there was great deal of land
acquired with the waterworks. p.
The city now owns the Market street
station in the downtown district, the
Mission pumping plant In the southern
section OF San Antonio and the Brack-
enridge park pumping station.
A 12-acre park, known as Concep-
cion park, was acquired with the Mis-
sion plant and is being improved for
residents by the city. Mayor Tobin
announced that new swimming pool
and other improvements therein will
be completed by spring or early sum
mer.
The approval of the 81 ,O00, 900 issue
for municipal improvements means
that San Antonio will get many miles
of new paved streets, more bridges,
that the auditorium will be completed.
more storm and sanitary sewers laid
and q number Of new streets opened
and widened.
With the exception OF the 100000
which will be used to complete and
equip the auditorium. the entire sum
will be placed at Street Commissioner
Paul 4. Steffler's disposal.
Excepting $4,000 for more sewers
and 100000 for additional bridges,