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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Announcement has been made Of
the engagement of Miss Marion At
water Hart. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter T.. Hart of Robbins
road, Kensington. to Robert Clifford
Nelson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. n. John
Nelson, of High road, Kensington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
Mrs. Margaret Basilisso

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret
Basilisso was held this morning at
8 o'clock from St. Joseph's church.
Rev. j, ] Keane celebrated a re-
QUEEN high mass and Miss Laura
P. Farrell sang during the mass.
Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

New York Exchanges, $4,000
900: balances. $4,000
Boston = Exchanges, $4,000, 600;
balances, 100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
P[AINV!I.IE news


witnesses of ar accident appeared
court last night, but the case was
piled when 1t was found to have
hppened over the Southington line.
Mrs. Nellie Thomas has returned
her home in Concord, N. H., after
bending the past two months with
FlatiVes and friends in Plainville
nd nearby towns.
The Young Peoples society of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stocks

FURNISHED by Putnam & Coz
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

China was the first nation to use
wall paper, 1900 years ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

TREASURY STATEMENT

Treasury balance -. s21a,95s,4oS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24

Mr., and Mrs. Kenneth Kron of
l15 Monroe street will leave tomor-
row for a months tour of Vermont
New Hampshire and New York.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23

N ANTONIO, where stands the
Alamo, the sacred shrine of liberty
in the Lone Star state, is to have
another memorial before which
Texans will bow in homage to the
historic past. 1t is to be monu-
ment to the trail drivers upon whose
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23

tie family of India, come any old
time at ALL One may arrive late In
the spring or even In the fall.
'But then the Zebus aren't nearly
as fine as we are. And only one Zebu
arrives at a time, as rule. Think
of having only one child arrive at a
time.
ST can't think Of 1t, for I always
have two precious aoudads at once"
Haven't the Zebu children ever
any twin brothers or sistersT' asked
one Of the Aoudad children.
There are a few who have, but it
doesn't often happen" answered
Mother Aoudad.
Now the Aoudads are wild noun
tain sheep and they had bad repu-
tation here of being cross, although
they were beautiful with their long
names of wool and their handsome
horns.
"Children," said their mother, q
must tell you some of the ways of
aoudads. You, my daughter, must
always let your DrOIHeF ana IdlHeE
eat first. If you don't let them. they
will shove you aside and do it any
way. And, daughter, remember we
are one of the few animal families
where the daughters and mothers are
more gentle than the fathers and
brothers.
"The lioness is wilder than the
lion, the tigress is wilder than the
tiger, but Mrs. Aoudad is gentle and
tame compared to Mr.. Aoudad, who
has everything his own way, always
my son win be like that, and my
daughter will be gentle and will put
up with it, as she will put up with 1t
when she has a mate.
"But none of us complain Of the
weather, though it is so different
from the hot. dry climate of northern
Africa where our family lives.
"Such are the ways of aoudads. my
two young children"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
ARcALM MOUNTAIN SHEEP

ut is quite sad" said Mrs. Arcal
Mountain Sheep, ito see a creature
all the time who is SO much more
handsome than ones self.
Zone looks at the creature and
says:
"'Oh, how lovelyH
"Then one looks at ones self In a
pool Of water and says:
"'Ah. how differenti Not lovely
at all
"Why are you talking in this way?"
asked Mr.. ArcaI Mountain Sheep.
II suppose" he added, "you are
saying that because you think I am
more beautiful than you are"
well" said Mrs. Arcal Mountain
Sheep, you are. You are so small
and dainty You have such beautiful
big, curved horns, and your hair
hangs SO lengthily and gorgeously
and magnifcently."
Gracious" said Mr.. Arcal Noun
tain Sheep, you pay my hair a great
compliment when you say so much
about it and use such long and
mighty words"
~Your hair deserves long and
mighty words" said Mrs. Arcal Noun
tain Sheep.
but please do not feel discour-
aged about your own looks" said
Mr.. Arcal Mountain Sheep.
you know, | thought you were a
lovely creature when saw you back
in India, and l haven't changed my
mind about you here in the ZOO"
"Oh, is that so?" asked Mrs. Arcal
Mountain Sheep. well, / won't feel
discouraged or sad any more, but /
will be glad and proud that you think
so well of me, and l win simply en-
JOY your particularly good looks, for,
after all, it is great pleasure to be
the mate of a beautiful creature"
But Mr.. Arcal Mountain Sheep
was making low bow and saying:
"Just what / think. my dear"
Nearby Mother Aoudad was talk
ing to her children.
THE Aoudad children always come
In the spring." she whispered.
"You always come late in February
or early in March. Now the Zebu
children, who belong to the wild cat
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
TOday's Big Offer to All
Who Have Stomach
Agony
Read About This Generous Money Back
Guarantee

When you have any trouble with your
distention, why fool with things which
at best can only give relief.
Why not get medicine that viii
build up your upset, disordered stom-
ach and make it so strong and vigor-
Gus that it will do its work without
any help.
Such medicine is Dare's Mentha
Pepsin, a delightful elixir that is sold
by your local dealer and druggists
everywhere with the distinct under
standing that if it doesn't greatly help
you your money will be gladly returned.
It has helped thousands-it will no
doubt help you.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23

suffered from Indigestion Gasfrom my
stomach pressed against my heart. The
grim moment came when was so nerv-
GUS [ couldn't sleep. / had binding,
splitting headaches caused by the poi
sons that filled my cIogged system, all
due to a sluggish liver. / forced food
into my stomach and was tormented by
sharp pains. Something had to be donei
had neither energy nor ambition.
"After reading about Tanlac began
takingit. This tonic cleaned out my sys-
tenn, toned up my liver. eat every
thing without sign Of trouble and sleep
like child. feel stronger and better
than in many years Thanksto Tanlac."
Tanlae, natures own remedy made
from roots, banks and herbs, is sold by
druggists. Over 40 million bottles sold.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON
Whoopee- ti-ti-yo git along little dogies,
It's your misfortune, and of my
Whoopee- ti-ti-yo git along little dogies.
For know Wyoming'n be your new home!
old Cowboy Song.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
ForestnLLed Her Aunt

When Patricia is naughty, her aunty
sometimes says, why, Pattie, aunty
is just ashamed of you"
The other day Pattie committed
some slight misdemeanor. Running to
aunty, she forestalled her, thus, "Oh
Mamma, rs jus as ashamed of me as
you are =
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23

Jesse w. Elmer,
453 Columbia St.,
Utica, New York,
the father of a won
derful family, re-
Gently said For
days at a time, my
condition wassob bad
/ could not work.
"Due to irregular
hours for eating my
stomach became up
set. For 2 wears /
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
One-Woy Rule

The rule is that when the other
side wins the question was confused
with irrelevant issues; and when your
side prevails it was a solemn referen-
dum.-Detroit News.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
Gentleman is Defined

Mister-Can you tell me what a gem
tleman is, little boy?
Little Boy-Yes, sir; he's a grown
up boy that used to mind his mother
The Outlook
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
MOtoFman 237
Thanks TanIac

Father Escapes From Serious
Condition Caused By Nervous
ness, GdStritis, Sluggish Liver.
Strength and Health Restored.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
Public Lands in Nevada

Nevada has the largest remaining
dnbroken area of unappropriated, I'M
reserved public lands. Out of a total
state area of 100000 acres, it con-
tains more than 52,Oo00O0 acres of
government-owned land, or % per cent
of the total 1S6,000,0OO acres Of re-
naming public domain.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-23
Too Much
"Acid?"

Excess Uric Acid CiUes Rise to Many
Unpleasant Troubles.
AUTHORITIES agree that an
"A excess of uric acid is pri-
marily due to faulty kidney ac-
ton. Retention of this toxic
material often makes its pres
ence felt by sore, painful joints,
a tired, 1anguid feeling and,
sometimes, toxic backache and
headache. That the kidneys are
not funcdoning right is often
shown by scanty or burning
passage of secretions. Thou
sands assist their kidneys at
such times by the use of Doan's
Pills - a stimulant diuretic.
Doan's are recommended by
many local people. Ask your
neighbour
DOAN'S P soe
.Stin,uLant Diuretic to the Kidneys
Foster. Ndlburn Co., Mig. Chemists, Buffalo, NY
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02
Patents Issued to
 Connecticut People

Nist furnished by the office of Harold G. Manning, Walk-Over Shoe Store, 211 Main street, New Britain).
 David S. Baker, Greenwich, Method and apparatus for condi- tioning materials.
 Starr II. Barnum and G. Welter, assignors to the Bigclow Co.,, New Haven. Tube plate construction.
 Clarence D. Boynton, Norwich. Animal trap.
 Orvillc A. Bridges, zanesville, ohio, assignor, by mosne assign monts, 10 Hartford-Empiro Co.,, Hartford. Method of and apparatus for feeding glass.
 Henry E. Cooley, Kcnsington, as singer 10 the American Paper Co.,, Montclair. N. J. Dispensing ma chine.
 Louis W. Gates, New Haven, as signor 10 c. Cowles X Co. Connect ing latch handles and shanks.
 John A. Heany, New Haven. as- signor to Heany Laboratories, Inc. e patcnts). Ignition element and ignition system,
 Lewis E. Helm, Danhury, assign or 10 the Helm Grinder Co. Grind ing.
 George F. IFulse, New Haven, as- singer to Safety Car Heating X Lighting Co. C patents). Cooling apparatus.
 Harry C. Ives, Bridgeport, as signor to tho Ives Mfg. Corp. Con- tact for toy railway locomotives.
 Joseph A. Jarvis, Plaintlcld. Loom shuttle.
 Arthur E. Kammritz, Hartford. Headlight indicator.
 Jeremiah l.. Mahoney. New Ha- ven, assignor to the Candeld Rub bcr Co.,, Bridgeport Mold for mak-
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

wear more than one fraternity pin at a time?
 A The custom of wearing fra ternity pins on the left side orig mated in the idea of having them rest over the heart. Only one fra ternity pin at a time is worn, the idea being that one can be loyal to only one organization of this na- ture.
 c In which states is wife beating punishable by public whipping?
 A Delaware and Maryland. Q When did Mark Twain die? How old was he at the time of death?
 A Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain," died April q, 1910 at the age of 75.
 e How are fielding averages cal culated in baseball?
 A Divide the total put-outs, as- sists and TOTS into the total of put-outs and assists.
 Q Which is correct Twenty minutes to six" or "Twenty minutes of six?"
 A Either is correct.
 Q Who is the Rumania ambas- sador to the United States and how should he be addressed?
 A The Rumanian diplomatic representative in the United States has the rank of minister At pres ent there is no Rumanian minister here. The last one was Prince Bi- besco. Pending the arrival of a new minister, Radu T. Diuvara is Charge d' Affaires of the Rumanan legation at 1907 23rd street, N. w. Wash ington. D. C.
 Q What Is the tariff on candy brought into the United States? Does the sender or the recipient pay the duty?
 A The tariff act of 1922 provides for a tax of 40 per cent ad valorem on candy. The duty must be paid by the recipient.
 Q Can you give me some in- formation about Jesse l.. Lasky of the Laslly picture corporation?
 A Jesse L. Lasky is first vice president of the Famous Players Lasky Corporation. He was born in san Francisco, California, Septem- bcr 13, 1880 and in early life was a reporter on a San Francisco news paper. Later he went to Alaska as a gold hunter, and then to Honolulu, where he was leader Of an Hawaiian band. He began his theatrical career as manager for Herman, the magi- clan, and in 1902 was a vaudeville producer. In 1911, he operated the Follies Bergere, New York, and in 1914, organized the LaslIy Feature Play company, later joining with Adolph Zuker in forming the Fam ous Players-Lasky Corporation.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

of sentiment in favor of a change lin the primary were incorporated in both the democratic and republican platforms at their state conven- .tions.
 The democratic plank made this .declaration: I've believe the ends of representative government would be better served if the power 10 nomin- late all candidates were restored to the party state conventions and the primary be made optional in the
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

You 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 will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered All letters are conhdential-Edito
 Q What can be done for white spots on the finger nails and for nails that are brittle?
 A White spots on nails are due sometimbes to the state of ones health and if they persist a physi- elan should be consulted but some- times they are caused by a bruise and will disappear in time. Rubbing the nails with olive oil may help to heal the bruises. For brittle nails try a warm olive oil bath.
 Q How is orange marmalade made?
 A Select sour, smooth-skinned oranges. Weigh them and allow 3-4 their weight in cut sugar. Re- move peel from oranges in quarters. Cook peel until soft in enough boil ing water to cover; drain and re- move white part from peel by scraping it with a spoon, Cut thin yellow ring in strips, using q pair of Fscissors. Then divide oranges in sec tions, removing seeds and tough part of skin. Put in a kettle and heat 10 boiling point adding sugar gradually, and cook slowly one hour; add rind and cook one hour. Pour into glasses. A real bitter taste is given to orange marmaladc if one grape fruit is added to each dozen oranges.
 e What is the best way 10 wash black lace?
 A Make suds of castle or other hard white soap and boiling water, and add tablespoon of oygall to set the color. Allow this 10 cool un- til it will bear tho hand and then immcrsc the lacc and cleanse by squeezing gently with the fingers. Rinse in two or more cold water, adding salt to the first water and blumg 10 the last. Lay over black cambric and iron with a warm iron.
 . Describe the shield of the United States Of America?
 A It is tho shape of shield and ha; l3 vertical stripes, seven white and six rcd, with a blue chief with out stars.
 c What is the proper way 10 eat corn on the cob?
 A If should be held in the fingers a' each end, A more satisfactory way. is 10 ssc corn holders that may br 7"trcmscd at house furnishing ... ores,
 . What is the etiquette with re- sp}ct 10 using a napkin?
 A Lay it across the lap, folded in half When the meal is concluded. thn ua"kin is laid on the table as il was used. I- is never folded. IT. however, one is house guest, clean napkin should not be expected at every meal, and the napkin is neatly folded and put beside the plate.
 Q Arc there two chapters in the Bible exactly alike?
 X The @Gth Chapter of Isaiah and the 18th Chapter of II Kings are alike
 e What languages were spoken by Jesus Christ?
 A It is supposed that he spoke Hebrew and Aramajc, His words on the cross Eli, Eli Lama Sabach- thani'-"My God, My God why hath thou forsal;on me- arc a singular and somewhat perpleXing combina- ton of Hebrew and Aramaic.
 Q Why are fraternity pins worn on the left side? It is proper to
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. FRIDAY, JULY 9 1926

ing hollow rubber articles.
 Samuel Manchester, Pleasant Valley. Oar lock
 John w. Swan, Stamford. Auto mobile radiator-heating device. Gordon Williams, Mount Carmel Windshield.
 John k. Zygalinski, New Haven. Power shovel.
 Trademarks Registered The Greist Mfg. Co.,, New Haven. Portable electric lamps.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02
esser units of gnrernment D

lesser units of government"
 The republican plank said: Re Icognizing the evils of the present primary law we suggest that the matter be brought before the next . Legislature for modification and We recommend that it be so modified that it will restore representative government by political parties"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

The E. $. Kibbe Co.,, Hartford Canned foods and roasted coffee. Stanley P. Rockwell, Hartford. Dilatometers.
 The Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.,, Bridgeport, Silycrware.
 Trademark Applicants The Arrow Electric Co.,, Hartford. Rotary snap switches.
 Dictaphono Corp, Bridgeport. Radio receiving sets and parts thereof.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

Bertha Knight Landes has been re- ceived with honors due an admiral. when as mayor of Seattle, she paid a return visit to United States naval officers on the battleship Maryland. Mrs. Landes' visit was the first of the kind in the history of the United States navy.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02
Two Indiana Parties
 Favor Primary Change

Indianapolis. July GP,-Modifca- tion of the Indiana primary election law may be effected by a bipartisan effort at the 1927 session of the state legislature. Planks indicative
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

Nine-tenths of all the dried apples eaten in the United Kingdom in the last year were from America.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02

Remington Arms Co.,. Inc, Bridgeport, and Ilion and New York, x. Y. Ammunition.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-02
Kitchen Cabinet

A close-out on all Kitchen Cabinets. They are really indispensable in the modern kitchen. So conveniently ar- ranged with all the latest improvements. for time and labor saving will appeal to inc housewife. They have white enam- eled interiors. tilting floor bin nic5eled hardware. $1.O0 delivers any cabinet you choose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-07
SEATS ARE SACRIFICED
TO PRODUCE "MIRACLE"
Large Chicago Theater Being
Transformed for Great
Spectacle Play.

ny the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. January More than
500 seats will be sacrificed in the
auditorium, one of Chica COS largest
theaters, to transform the interior INTO
a Gothic cathedral for the production
of The Miracle which opens six
week engagement February ;.
Two weeks will be required to make
necessary changes in the auditorium
to receive Morris Gest's most elabo-
rate stage spectacle. which moves to
Chicago at the conclusion of its st.
Louis enga cement. Produced for the
first time in this country in New York
almost two years ago. The Miracle.
because of its demands for audito-
RUINS of extraordinary size, has heen
seen only in 4 few cities. including
Cleveland. Cincinnati and Boston.
With its production here Chicago
will have an opportunity nj witness
ing the acting of Miss Ehnnr fatter-
son. Chicago society girl. daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Medill Patter-
son. Miss Patterson made her debut
in the Cincinnati enga cement. her
work receiving warm praise from
critics The cast Of 600 includes such
celebrities as Lady Diana Manners.
English beauty. and Iris Tree. daugh-
ter of the English actor. Sir Herbert
ReerOohmTree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-07
CORNERS RESERVED
FOR LOADING TRUCKS
Eldridge Declares Regulations Pro
hibit Parking Except for
This Purpose.

Business establishments occupying
corners in the downtown restricted
zone may have space of 20 feet re-
served for the purpose of loa ding or
unloading, il was announced yesterday
by Traff Director NJ. O. Eldridge.
AS the present regulations pro-
hibit machines from parking within
20 feet of the curb Of any street in
tersection except for loading or un-
loading mercha ndise or for taking
on or discharging passengers, this
space should be left unoccupied. Mr..
Eldridge said. and he believes that
by placing NO parking signs at
these points it would have the effect
Of discoura ging motorists from park
ing. Applications for the NO park
ing" signs should be made at the traf-
fic directors Office.
Mr. Eldridge has observed that mo-
florists frequently park their cars
closer to the intersection than per
mitted under the regulation. and that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-07
SQUANDERER OF FORTUNE
ARRESTED FOR LARCENY
Jack de Young Cans Held on
Brokers Complaint He Gave
Bad Check for $4,000
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January After
three months of Broadway night life
during which he ran through a small
fortune. Jack de Young Cans. aged p,
Of Little Rock. Ark. was arrested
on charges Of grand larceny and
Illegal possession 0f firearms. Com.
plant was made by a brokerage firm
that he had purchased stock through
them. presenting Il worthless $4,000
check.
The police said that Cans told them
he knew at the time he presented the
check that he had only 80 in the
bank. the last of 100000 beaueathed
him by a relative. Cans said he eX-
pected his hrother-in-law. !. G.. Rlass
vice president of the Bankers Trust
Co. of Little Rock. on which the check
was drawn to make il good, as he had
done on former occasions.
The brokers said they had lost
sc. 200 because of the bad check. due
to sudden decline in the stock pur-
chased for Cans. The police found a
loaded revolver in Cans room at the
Hotel Biltmore when they arrested
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-07

If your little one is out of sorts,
won't play. seems sick. languid, not
natural-suspect the bowels! A tea
spoonful of delicious California Fig
Syrup given any time, sweetens the
stomach and soon moves the sour
lamentations, gases. poisons and in
digestible matter right out of the
bowels and you have well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers depend upon
this gentle, harmless laxative 1t
never cramps or overacts. Contains
no narcotics or soothing drugs. Say
California to your druggist and
avoid counterfeits. Insist upon gen
uine california Fig Syrup which
has directions for babies and chill
dren of all ages plainly printed on
bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-07
RULES ON TENANT LEASE
Court Interprets Point of Law
Covering Renewals.

A tenant having a lease with a
privilege of ren~Nal must give notice
of his intention to exercise the privi-
lege at or before the time mentioned
in the lease. according to decision
of the District Court of Appeals suS-
tanning a decree of the lower court
in favor Of Howe Totten, owner of
"a store at Ninth and G streets north
west.
Suit was brought by Samuel NJ. and
Henry |. Clayman, lessees of the
property, who had failed to notify
the landlord of their intention to re-
new their lease until after the eXpira-
ton of the time mentioned in the docu-
ment. The lower court held with the
owner and the lessees appealed.
Attorney NJ. ID. Rosenberg appeared
for Mr.. TOtten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-07

trucks making deliveries or taking
on merchandise at corner business es-
Establishments are forced to block traf-
fic as result by stopping parallel
to the parked machines. These NO
parking" signs would make it pps-
sible. he explained. for the trucks to
park at the curb for a few minutes
while making deliveries or loading.