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New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

A. On August 21, 1926, 1860 ex- service men were in Veterans hos pitals being treated for tubercu- losis.
 Q. What is "Dansant"?
 A. A dancing party.
 Q. What is a Mexican Jumping Bean?
 A. A bean or seed of certain small shrubs which occur in abun- dance on hillsides and along ravines in arid regions of Mexico. The jumping is caused by either one 0 two species of larvae or worms similar to the codling moth. The motion is produced by the worm striking it's head against the shell of the seed. A single generation is produced each year. The insect lays it's eggs so far as is known, on the fruit in an immature stage when the covering is still soft.
 Q. Can you give me a recipe for making after-dinner hints?
 A. Put cups of granulated sugar. IA teaspoon -of-tartar, F cup boiling water and F table spoon vinegar in a saucepan, bring to the boiling point and let boil without stirring, until mixture be- comes brittle when tried in cold water. Pour on a buttered large platter. As soon as edges cool, fold toward center, and as soon as mix ture can be handled. pull until white, adding the peppermint dur ing the process. Cut in small pieces (using scissors) into a bowl contain ing powdered sugar. Stir until coated with sugar and put in a glass jar. Cover and let stand from 10 10 l2 days. Use 2 drops of oil of peppermint for this quantity.
 Q. Please suggest a gift for a young man who is going to college?
 A. Gloves, Handkerchiefs, sta uonery, fountain pen, books, pillows, 1 desk lamp, desk set, travelling bag or kit or any personal gift would be | appreciated by a prospective college student.
 Q. What is the meaning of the l name Thelma?
 A. It is Greek meaning bloom"
 Q. Who wrote the poem The Night Before Christmas?
 A. Clement c. Moore.
 c. What disease was known as he Kings evil"?
 A. Scrofula, once supposed to be 'urable by monarch's touch.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
COMMUNICATED
"CONSTRIC CTIVE CRITICISM" FROM GARDNER
 New Britain. Conn.


 September p, 1926. Editor, Herald,
 Sir:
 Just a little constructive criticism of tonight's t'sEditorial-'Tnnecessary Secrecy by Police Board"
 Your attention is called to sections four and five of same "(4 Besides, the board should know by this time -or if it doesn't, it is time for such education-# # * "''
 In this, the Herald hath digressed from, the natural laws which gov- ern the human family
 "(5) Reporters make quite busi- ness of sharing the private informa- ton of officials F" And the writ CT knows for a fact that in many cases the same is shared with a certain few Of the public. The writer can sight matters, that were matter, when same was of a private nature, at the time of it's publica- ton. You are somewhat short on memory.
 A little philosophy may cause your grey matter to function, at this time.
 Publishers endeavor to product whatever is popular or is likely to become popular They cannot be expected to publish matter which is
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
TAX-EXEMPTION LA" INTERPRETATION

It Is one thing to pass law and quite another thing to interpret 1t.
 As a rule 1t doesn't take as long to pass an important law as it does to attend to the Interpreting" Thus we have an nnocent-look1ng tax-exempt law, passed at the last session of the legislature, found so difficult of interpretation in New Britain that the worthy grand masters of interpretation have de- clded to return if on a silver plat ter with the request 1t be made more definite.
 Indefinite laws bedevil LIS right and left; as general thing, they help nobody but the courts, who when it comes to a legaistic show down are supposed 10 be the cham pion interpreters We have. Some times the emhattlcd legislators who voted for a law really don't know what 1t meant until the interpre- fers get through with il; and then they wonder how they ever were so assinine as 10 vote for the thing in the first place, if that Is what 1t means"
 It is good thing if the keen investigators in the city are able 10 find the weak points of a law before too serious an attempt is made to apply it. The time is still ripe, therefore, to turn it back into he halls Of legislation and cause more sense 10 be packed into it. When this is done we will know 10 better effect what we are sup posed to know about the law.
 Meanwhile the owners Of tax-ex- empt property which mayhap if was intended to tax, will be saved the inconvenience of contributing 10 the civic war chest for a little while longer. The unearned incre- l ment, however, will continue earn ing its salt That's one of the | beauties of tax-exempt property the owners enjoy the unearned in- cremsnt just like the tax.paying 1
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

lntyre,
 Postal authorities are here investi- gating the theft of two Yale Prince ton football tickets from the local railroad station.
 E. ". Christ presided and T. l.. Weed was secretary at a meeting of the '. NJ. C. A. debating club last night. The immigration laws were discussed
 Three New Britain applicants ap- peared before the county commis- sioners yesterday and received li- censes to sell liquor.
 New Britain manufacturers say they are just beginning to feel the effects of the freight handlers strike.
 Dr. J. H. Desuarais gave his new automobile a test yesterday in the presence of friends and found it capable of making an even mile in three minutes.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

cred" in that state in 1916, and since that time has developed rapidly"
 It so happens that the Japanese beetle is the most destructive and most feared of all insect pests in the United States. It feeds upon al- most any living plant, it is said, and there has been no method of ex- terminating it as yet invented. The ordinary sprays are entirely harm less to the pesky beetles, and the day Is not far distant it is in- gloriousIy admitted, when our lawns, golf courses, shade trees. gardena and farms will be "utterIy ruined" unless meantime some method is found to exterminate the little creatures.
 Strange to relate, the automobile is blamed for much of the rapid spread of the beetle. Autoists who have happened to motor through New Jersey and who stopped along side the roads 10 pick flowers or ferns or what not, haze been prolific spreaders of the beetle population. taking them rapidly to other states. New York, Pennsylvania and now Connecticut have been Spotted" with the beetle population; and the birth rate seems to be much higher than any other birth rate.
 The plan afoot is to establish a much larger quarantine area which will involve inspection of all produce moving out of New York City commission markets and the total prohibition of certain plant shipments may be thought advisable.
 In Japan the beetle is not a seri- ous pest, as on that island it has a horde of natural enemies in the form of other insect life which feeds upon it. But in America it gas no such natural enemies, and the field is wide open for it's devastation. Scientists have accepted the chal- lenge by going to the Orient and col lecting the natural enemies of the Japanese beetle, and these will be introduced into the United States. This may mean more invaders in Connecticut, but in the long run it is likely that the natural enemies of the beetle will earn their keep by attending to the pests and saving us our shade treets, our lawns, our gardens, our golf courses, our farms and all our other green joys of the summer time.
 That's the one best bet. Bring on those natural enemies from tht Orient, and plenty of them.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
THE END.
By Ralph \. Skaggs

Jerry-My Darling. l am wildly, passionately in love with you! Will you marry me?
 Incz-Before I consent I must tell you something - my father hasn't as much money as you thought.
 Jcrry-Darling I love you just the same.
 Jnez~-Tn fact. he's broke.
 Jorry-Incz, l like you just the same.
 Inez-And I'm two thousand in debt. Jerry-Miss Jones, I like you just the same,
 Jnez-But I'll marry you.
 Jerry-I.ady, I like you just the same. Good afternoon,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
PLUGGING UP HOLES IN THE STREETS

Some time ago these columns called attention 10 the fact that the brick pavement on West Main street tended more acutely to en- phasize it's uncvcnness now that Q goodly portion Of the street has been repaved into tabIe-like smoothness. Since that time it is satisfactory to note that the board of public works has gone about the important business of plugging up the holes and deprcssions with the customary black asphaltic mixture used for patching streets. A great improvement has resulted. It is particularly gratifying to note that this improvement is in line with what was suggested at the time, although not placed so as to en- tircly cover the brick pavement
 Similar improvements have been made upon other important streets; indeed, the amount of such patches applied upon thOroughfares this year must compare very fayorably with the average in years past, and certainly much more than in the old days when street repairs were more haphazard than at present. The notion that we ought to keep streets in better repair, rather than let them run down" to the point where nothing but complete repaving will suffice, has gained ground immensely during the past five or six years.
 This work meets with wide gen. eral approval. Autoists who use the streets have been convinced for a long time that careful watchful- ness and reasonable early repair work will eliminate a horde of de- pressons before they become ruts.
 Yet there are many streets that need such attention which for self evident reasons have not yet been looked after. It Is clear there are only 24 hours in a day and the sea son for repair work is not any too long, nor is the money on hand un- limited in quantity. The city ought to attempt to do it's very best in this direction, however, for it ss certain that with constant attention to the depressions as they develop much more expensive work later can be avoided.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

ou can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions vii. receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are ntidential.-Editor.
 c. What is the meaning of "sesqui"?
 A. It is a Latin word meaning one-half more.
 Q. How old is Harry Wills, the boxer? What is his boxing record?
 A. He is 34 years old. A re- equalization of his boXiXng record is: matches engaged in, 101; knockouts, 4Si won 30; no decisions 14; knockedout by 2; lost f; draw 2; exhibition 1.
 Q. What is the average density ture does it reach maximum den- sity? What is the boiling point?
 A. Sea water of average salinity reaches it's maximum density at 2S.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The average density of sea water is 1928 there bai -li irrJ,+ nj ing to @ difference in salinity. The boiling point is a slight fraction over PIP degrees. Sea water does not contain sufficient salt to raise the boiling point very much.
 Q. What was the last picture made by Wallace Reid? Was it shown after his death?
 A. Thirty Days" was his last picture. It was shown after his death.
 c. How can a gummy sticky sub stance be removed from a leather chair?
 A. Try rubbing ice over the sub stance and when frozen scrape it off with the blunt edge of knife To restore lustre to the leather ap- ply with soft brush linseed oil mixed with white shellac in equal parts.
 Q, How is ammonia obtained?
 A. Ammonia is a gaseous com pound of nitrogen and hydrogen. Free ammonia does not occur in nature, but its salts are found in the atmosphere and in rain water, ill mineral and sea waters, in most plants and as a product of the decay of nitrogenous organic bodies. Vari- ous forms of ammonia are manufac- turcd in the United States chiefly in the east and middle west.
 c. How far is it from New York City 10 San Francisco oyer the Lincoln Highway; by rail, and by air routes?
 A. By the Lincoln Highway it is 3,323 miles; by rail 3,1S0 miles, and by air route 2,540 miles.
 Q. Are black bears as large as grizzly bears?
 A. Black bears vary in size but are never as large as grizzlies.
 Q. On what grounds did Wini- fred Hudnut, second wife of Ru- dolph Valentino, secure her divorce from him?
 Abandonment,
 Q. How old was George Wash ington at the time of his death?
 A. 67 years.
 Q. How many ex-service men are now being treated by the govern ment in tuberculosis hospitals?
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
HATS TROUBLE. IN NEW HAMPSHIRE,

1T Jeremiah's soul goes marching on by this time it has reached New Hampshire, where the F members of the New England Council - formed a year ago 10 promote the interest of New England-have formed themselves into committee to tell the state what is wrong with it.
 Both agriculture and manufactur- ing is neglected in the state, the committee reports. Conditions are such that the young and virile element" have been leaving the state
 The decline in the rural popuIa- ton from 1910 10 1920 was striking, it being pointed out that in 179 of the states 25t towns there was a decrease in population during this time; and of the towns up to 2,000 population, l32 of the 162 had de- creases,
 The youth of the state, it appears, cannot remain upon the farms and find profit, and cannot find cm- ployment in the cities Hence there has been a steady drift to other states.
 The tax situation seems to be particularly unsatisfactory In 1910 the per capita tax in the communi- lies of 1000 or less was s11.64; in 1920 it had jumped to s24Si; in 1925 it had gone to S35.31. This means that in 25 years the tax rate has nearly tripled. No mention is made in the report as to where the money goes.
 The agricultural methods are de- clared to be behind the times" The state consumes vast quantities of farm produce which is shipped from a distance when it could just as easily produce most of its own edibIcs. This importation of food stuffs from a distance, while its own agriculture lags, is cited in proof of "slipshod and inefficient methods"
 If the sharp edged report wakes LID the state and stimulates more modern efforts it will have a been q good thing. But five years ago the New Hampshire Cooperative Marketing Association was orsaniz- ed, and with a loud blare of trum- pets it was announced everything would be well in the future. Its cf- fort. however, has proved a dud.
 The only thing about New Hamp- shire that cannot be ruined, it seems. is it's scenery. Many of the states distinguished sons return an- nual1y from distant parts 10 take just one mere look at the majesty Of it's hills, it's valleys and its mountain.
 Trouble is, too many of it's dis tinguished sons don't live in New Hampshire.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

stand so much bum handwritin'. Lotta Fluff: "Oh, so he doesn't like my darling doggie!
 o N U give your P K bath
 More careful U must B; E shoe K showR on my pants N K XTC.'" (Oh. when you give your Poke a bath
 More careful you must be; He shook a shower on my pants In canine ecstasy.)
 Flora Habberkorn. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction For
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
THE PI-EYED POSTOFFICE Ezra Triplctt, PoStmaStpr)

Postmaster: "Mornin', Casper. That banker friend of yours must have a grouch on."
 Gas Scrrolle: How come? I sent a man over to borrow some dough, that's all."
 Postmaster: "Well. here's what the banker sez-
 Do r think I NJ so adumb
 N E monE on that bum
 o what H ump U must B
 %, uch A C ? mel"
 (Do you think I am so dumb As to risk money on that bum? Oh what a chump you must be To send such a person to meD
 Ella l.. Lew. Postmaster: T hain't read so many interestin' postcards sense this government handed me this job! Here's one fer ye from your sofa squirrel"
 Lotta Fluff: "Your a mean old thing, What does he say" Postmaster: T cant quite make it out. You try 1t. My eyes can't
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

opposed to the prevailing popular notions, however unsound and dan gerous to society they may be. Even If they are at heart Patriots! The business Of government is to govern, not to be governed.
 When commercialized press in- sists upon governing the govern- ment by yielding what is calls "pub- lic opinion" the law of self-preser- vation decreed that society must preserve itself by controlling the press and its so-ealled public opin- ion.'
 The writer hopes you possess g. mind large enough, that will allow you to publish this communication. Have you?
 Respectfully yours,
 HENRY E. GARDINER,
 4 Conn. Ave.
 The editor accepts the dare in the last paragraph, though it means a waste of valuable newspaper space. to publish the Constructive Criti- cism." The communication is pub- liShed as written with even spelling unchanged, directed at the Herald. We fail to find a constructive idea and, did we not feel it a waste of time, would appeal for an interprc- tation of the article.-Editor.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
LIT. KELLY WF,DS

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 23 Pp-Mar- riage of Lieutenant Oakley c. Kelly, who with Lieutenant John A. Mac Ready, made a nonstop flight from coast to coast in 1923, was an nounced here yesterday. The bride was Marie Van Ess Norman, Port land, Ore. The wedding was yester day at Pcndleton. Oregon. Kelly is flying commander at Vancouver, Wash,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
THE CHIIDREN'S HOUR! On q Day Last August
 By Norma TaInlafJyn

 samson Hamsun Wickerwurf Drowned the baby in the surf: His mother said, Now, honeybunch! You shouldn't bathe right after
 lunch," Charley Barley Monkeygland Stuffed the baby full of sand; His mother told him, Please take
 care, It's hard to wash her hair" William Trillium Kiplin-Iff Pushed the pony off the cliff; His mother told her pride and joy; Go wash your hands, you naughty
 boy" Clarence Terrence Shinnyside Shot his fathers Indian guide; "Iou naughty boy" his father said: T had him paid two weeks ahead" Amzi Ramsey Supersnenth Caught q shark and pulled it's teeth; His mother cried, "Oh, Angclwings. You should be kind to poor, dumb
 things"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
Facts ondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

By Robert Quillen
 Times change. In 1890. kids en- joyed pets instead of betting.
 Perhaps Europe is superior. Her low brows cuss America as fluently as our high-brows.
 What did the French do with all the money they charged doughboys for eggs?
 Why will il insure peace to have Germany on a par with other na- tions? She was before.
 It's almost unanimous. The drys hated the old-fashioned liquor and the vets hate the new kind.
 While the coal strike continues, it must seem queer to Londoners to breath air they needn't chew.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

The class was discussing current events.
 One topic which proved interesting was that of the blind boy whose sight was restored by the grating of pigs eyes into his eyesockets. After a few minutes converse tion, during which there were many eNcIamations, a bright eyed boy of fen raised his hand and said: Please, they should have grafted cats eyes, then the boy could have seen in the dark"
 M. II Biggin.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. Is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with strictly honest analysis of circulation Our circulation statistics are based uoon this audit. This fnsures protection againrt fraud tn newspaper distribution figu a to both national and local advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Correct this sentence: "Old John inherited fortune," said he, but people treated him with no more re- spect than they had before"
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
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It's Their Turn Now, Folks. Now that the bathers have departed. Our tinny friends must feel glad
 hearted.
 Each school of fish can re-convene And each elect it's Beauty Queen!
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Sending America foreign maga- zines containing hooch ads. may eventually make that hated business work both ways.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
Largest Available

Mrs. Powell; Henry, I wish you would take this down town and get some thread to match it."
 Powell: I'm afraid I'll lose that. Give me a little larger sample"
 Mrs. Powell: Impossible. That's my gown
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
25 Fears Ago Today

Opposition voiced by o. r. Curtis to the appointment of Luke Key holds as a member of the street com mittes, has been termed small po- tatoes" by Councilman P. C. Me
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Anyway, America will get to see whether those beauty aids Queen Marie endorses really do anything worth while.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

spectators and none has ever been known 10 dodge the rewards Of ito have and to hold.'
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Alas. the brotherhood Of man ap- peals only to those who stand out side and smell the feast.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times Square; schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Of course women are better swim- water long before boys are.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

How would it do 10 have the dry agents go about persuading people to sign the pledge?
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
m.ubsr of the Associated Pres..

The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication or all news credited to t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Exercise doesn't always develop strength. A married woman's thumb is no stronger than a maids
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
And That's That.

MurieI: Doesn't a still, small voice ever tell you that you're do- ing the wrong thing" Edith; T never pay any attention to what my husband says"
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

It isn't just accident that makes tax cut appear just in time to cut the Democratic vote.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

One way 10 make guests feel at home is to tell them to go ahead with the quarrel they were working ons when they left home.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

We confess to a snealing admira- tion for Mussolini in all roles ex- cept that of bathing beauty.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
Lois Edmonson.
An Eve For An ENe

1t was a snake that tempted Eve. but nowadays it's the sofa squirrels.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

The King could do no wrong. If only you could say that for the new rulers, the dry agents.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Strange that no rich man ever en- dows the fire insurance company that gave him his big start in business.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
FOR FINICKY FELLOWS

IF VERYBODY appre- L. ciates quality and fine workmanship. That is why Stetson hats appeal to men who are critical about the things they wear.
 In addition to the smart style of Stetson hats, there is added satisfaction in the long service that men get from these hats - they are everything that good hats should be.
 See the new, styles for Fall-it is easy to select a becoming model.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

When you see Il. D after a poli- tician, it may stand for Little Lame Duck.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

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New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

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New Britain herald., 1926-09-23
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