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New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

passed laws taxing incomes?
 A. The first income tax law was enacted by Congress in 1863 as a Civil war measure and yielded a revenue of S2,741,S57 that year. By 1874 receipts from that source had fallen to S140,391 and the law was repealed. A new income tax law was passed in 1894 and was de- clared unconstitutional by the Su- preme court in 1895. The income tax amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1909 and was rati- fled in 1913.
 Q. What was the first mint es- tablished in the United States and what were the first coins minted?
 A. The first mint in the colinies was established in Massachusetts in 1852. It issued pine tree shillings" for a number of years, but was finally ordered closed by the English in 16S6. The first United States government mint was established at Philadelphia by the Coinage Act of April ?, 1792. Copper cents of 1793 were the first coins minted.
 c. Is Mexico an Indian word?
 A. It is supposed to be from the Aztec word, MeXitili, the name of a tutelary divinity, but according to another authority 1t means The habitation Of the God of War;.
 Q. What are the larger breeds of dogs?
 A. Belgian Police Dog, English Sheep Dog, Spaniels Grish, Clum- Der. Field), Setters (English, Irish, Gordon), Retrievers, Grey Hound, Bloodhound, Deerhound, St. Ber- nard, Newfoundland, Great Dane, Mastiff, and Eskimo Dog. All these dogs weigh over 50 pounds.
 Q. How is Jayelle Water made and how should one use it in re- moving spots from clothing?
 A. Dissolve 1 pound of washing soda in 1 quart of cold water. Add IA pound of ordinary bleaching powder (calcium hypochlorite). Filter this liquid through a piece of muslin. Keep the clear liquid in tightly stoppered bottles. Javelle water should be applied only to un- colored cotton or linen materials, since it bleaches colors and rots silks or wool. Do not allow Ja- velle Water to remain in contact with the stain for more than one minute. Then apply oxalic acid solution to neutralize and rinse in clear water.
 c. Can you tell me how to wash white silk stockings to prevent them from turning yellow?
 A. Use cold water and either a mild soap like ivory or soap chips. Put a little blueing in each of the waters used. Hang the stockings
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
UNCONCEALED WEAPONS s
 AT HERRIS, ILL.


 IL has been clear to the cynical that the evangelization of Herrin, Ill.,, would not last. The evange- listic wonder who a year or so ago whooped 1t up in that town, causing sinners to repent and the gunmen to put away their weapons on the top shelf in the pantries, went away giving an interview that everything would be peaceful and quiet in the future. In truth, Herrin did act pretty much like cemetery for awhile. But the undercurrent of sportiveness that is an inherent part of the fued between the klan and anti-klan had to break out again sooner or later; and the armistice was signed in Cicero, H., the town downstate is heard from with two dead as a starter, and the information given to the eager news paper reporters that two rival gangs are riding around in trucks, each with approximately 16 machine guns as armament.
 All of which would lead any close or even cursory student of human nature to realize something rough is afoot Should the rival trucks happen to meet along one of the quiet roads leading from the massacre metropolis something will have to give, as the saying goes.
 But the most astute observation coming from the town was that cred ited to the busy sheriff. This worthy evidently knows the law, and i isn't going to be fooled into at | tempting to wrest any of those machine guns away from their right full owners.
 The transportation or maintenance of machine guns, this functionary says emphatically, is not against the law, The law only applies to con- cealed weapons. And it is evident to all with eyes to see that machine guns cannot very readily be con- cealed.
 It Is also allowable to have arma- ment indoors, he says, as every man has the constitutional right to main- tain shooting apparatus in his house so as to protect himself against improper visitors.
 It was Clarence Darrow who re- gently explained the reason for so much shooting among the bootleg ging world. The trouble is this en- tnent legal practitioner pointed out, that the bootleggers, rum runners and liquor dealers generally ire quently have disagreements; and as their trade is inherently illegal they cannot have recourse to the courts to settle these differences. Being a determined sort, they shoot il out" among themselves.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 vii receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered, All letters are confidential.
 Q. At what time in American history was the slogan Free Trade and Sailors Rights" used? A. Before the War of 1912 by patriotic Americans who resented interference by the British navy with our commerce, the search Of our vessels for deserting British seamen and impressment of Ameri- can citizens into the service of England.
 c. Was there ever a state in the United States known as Franklin? ? I have heard that it was formerly part of North Carolina?
 A. In 1874 North Carolina ceded her western lands to the general government. The settlers west of the mountains, fearing a period Of nerveless government without state protection withdrew and established the state of Franklin, adopted a constitution and petitioned Con- gress for recognition, and elected officers. News of their action caused the North Carolina authori- ties to revoke the act of cession and to send officers into the region. After two years, the government of the new "state" ceased to exist.
 Q. Why is Christmas sometimes called "Yuletide"?
 A. Burning the Yule log is an ancient Christmas custom which originated with the Scandinavians. At their feast of JuW, during the winter soletice, they kindled huge bonfires in honor of the god Thor. The ancient Goths and SaXons had winter festivals which they called Jul. For this reason Christmas is frequently still referred to as "Yule- tide". In feudal times, the bringing in of the great yule log to the wide hearth in the baronial hall was one of the most joyous ceremonies con- nected with the Christmas festiVi- ties.
 Q. Is the phrase "Nothing new under the sun" in the Bible?
 A. It is found in Ecclesiastee, Chapter 1, verse 9.
 Q. Is there anything that I can do to remove bad dent in a very expensive chair?
 A. Try placing a piece of wet plotting paper over dent, applying hot iron to the spot long enough to allow the heat to penetrate the plotting paper and steam the wood. This sometimes causes it to swell and return to place. The chair will have to be refnished after wards.
 Q. How are coffee grounds pre- pared to stuff a pin cushion?
 A. Rinse the grounds in cold water and let them dry thoroughly before using. Pins and needles will not rust in pin cushion stuffed with coffee grounds.
 Q. On what day of the week did October 2S, 1906 fall?
 A. Sunday.
 o. How is Swedish Rice" pre-. pared?
 A. Wash thoroughly ? cups ol rice and cook with 2 quarts of boil ing water for about an hour or unti the rice Is perfectly tender. Drair off all the water, add ? cups full ol sweet milk, l tablespoon butter, teaspoon cinnamon and salt to taste
 o. How many times has tht government of the United State!
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
HOLD THAT LINE.
i''+hA Al ~ ~ By Sylvia Pauline Froelich

By Sylvia Pauline Froellch
 It was a rough and furiously fought football game. The two colored team were evenly matched and not until late in the fourth quar- ter was the goal line of old Black and Brown threatened.
 Then a big husky broke through the line, ran fifteen yards and threw himself desperately over the white line. It was Rastus Jefferson, the huge full-back.
 Touchdown" he yelled. "Touch- down! Ans done made a touchdown boys De game am ovah-we wins!
 The referee ran forward.
 Touchdown, big boy? Man, you didn't make no touchdown"
 "Ah didn't? Den And like tc know what it is. if it ain't no touch downi"
 Take another look at dat thing what you got undah yo' arm, '' shouted the official. Dat ain't nc football, man. Oats de quarter backs haid."
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
25 Fears Ago Today

John Meskill, a popular member of Engine Co. No. 4, met with an accident at Landers, Frary & Clark's, where he is employed, this morning. He stepped from the fac tory floor into the elevator shaft and fell 20 feet He escaped serious injury.
 Thomas Coleman, brakeman on tn switcher and one of the best known railroad men in this section, wal hurt last evening when an iron railing on a box car snapped and pitched him downward on his head. He was revived by Dr. Mar tin and taken to his home on High street. The breaking of iron rails is an added danger which brakemen should not be called upon to ex- pect
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

The first claim for a bounty for the killing of wild fox was made upon the town this morning when Charles Goodrich brought the pelt and skull of red fox to the select mems office and received his $1. By law the skull must be destroyed and the pelt returned to the killer,
 Fred Beloin will go into the polo business. He has secured John F. Russell, famous rusher. to act as his manager, and will endeavor to rent the Casino from John F. Willis. Fred Jean has been offered the captaincy of the locals.
 New Britain is being flooded with new pennies of various dates, but rim is so defective and the work so blurred that they are suspected of being couterfeits A significant fact is that it takes 160 pennies to make a pound. while copper sells l for 25 cents pound.
 | The militia officers are kicking because, in addition to their regu- lar drills here, they are required to report at Hartford four times a month for instruction. They think the state might at least pay their carfare, which it does not. D. McA1illan left today to attend the Mystic Shriners convention in Madison Square Garden this eve ming.
 The foundation for the addition 10 the Whiting street freight house has been laid and work on the re- mainder will be started this week
 Hall Gaines "The Christian which will be seen at the Lyceum this Friday evening, is a great play strong. dramatic, romantic, and yet absolutely pure.
 The Plainville democratic conven- ton will be held this evening. M
 P. Ryder and P. J. Prior are the ! leading candidates.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
Chester McMahon
VERY SUSPICIOUS

The Editor Sidesteps the Offer of
 the Society Editor My dear Miss Tipping:
 l was pleased Beyond my power of expressing To think a fellow Editor A note to me should be addressing With offer of assistance in This matter of my getting married; To you, a fellow journalist, I'll say the problem has me married And yet, dear lady, sad to say, l cant accept your proposition; I've grown suspicious, and I fear That news is scarce, and you are
 fishin'
 To see if you can get me wed, Just so you'll have another story; l may be wrong, but I'll play safe It's better to be safe than sorry. And then you used a funny phrase; You said, Let me dig uph a grille. Your friends must all be dead ones,
 eh?
 It that why social hurly burly Has grown so hollow in their eyes? You see, my dear, just why I cover. I might take on a debutante; I will not have an old wall flower.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

will turn a feast of thanksgiving into a lodge of sorrow.
 Editor Chapin. throughout his long career as a mentor of journal ism, was likewise a repository of public confidence. Iii his editorial utterances he was more often right than wrong; he hewed along con- sistent lines, had a wide following and catered to intelligence and good citizenship. No editor could do more.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
A Thanksgiving Prayer

strength bear the all friends who have made little better by their
 prosperity have known and for the splen voices have heard and for all the happy yesterdays.
 with all that of service and shelters the O. children.
 which and the thankful that children opportunities in this land of freedom shall be ampler life theirs life pleasant that faith which has shadows.
 God that by lives gratitude be shown May remembering always that
 
 that bear bur brayey hope whe he day is EDGAR 4. GUEST.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

"The closing week of campaigning will be one Of activity" the reporter wrote. The center of gravity of this activity seems to be Senator James A. Reeds one-man senatorial investigating committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
When We Were Very Young.

Mary and Margie, twins of six years, were having a heated argu- ment with Peggy who lived next door.
 We're nicer than you are," stated Marie, because our daddy's a doctor and you're daddy isn't"
 Peggy looked at loss for mo- ment as to a back, but sud denly her eyes brightened.
 T don't care" she said, q guess I'm not twins, and my daddy can tell me apart"
 Elizabeth Frost
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
u.uh.x .ndit Bureau of Circulation.

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. Is national orgsnlAstoh which furnishes newspapers and adVet tiserr with a strictly honest ana!ysh ol srs h,.ed upon this audit This 'nsures n,o,ection aRain-. fraud in nevspapeI Sis.ribution figu. es to both national ana local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

And yet, not single parent of the great in history had a book on child psychology.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Kill one man to get his purse and that's crime; kill million to get their natural resources and that's patriotism.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Member of the Associated Prcss' Tn. A.socfated Press ts exclusively en- titled to the use for republication oI all news credited to or not other"a5 credited in this paper ana a4So 'oeN' news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Alas! Most of the lovely talk about unseltishness comes from some man who needs somebody to grind his axe.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Nothing in the paper today" means nothing that would be inter- esting gossip over the back fence.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
\ Fighting Chance

Nurse: Do you think there is any hope of that poor Russian patient, Vladimirovitch Skilpognozski?" pr. Steese: I'm not sure, but I think he ought to hold out for quite a long spell"
 Mildred Thompson
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
An Artist

Blake; "So Kingsley touched you for another ten spot? He has a wonderful sense Of touch, eh?" Roberts; Touch? Why that man could play a harp with boxing gloves on."
 Chester McAfahoD
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

A professional football player is one who demands more than his tul- tion and a soft snap in exams.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

An old-timer is one who can re- member when a policemans night stick was supposed to COW criminals.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor. care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.

Take Elm To THE FUN SHOP
 Service Station! Recharging batteries, you know, Puts pep inte the radio, Recharging batteries of cheer Would do the same for folks, it's clear!
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Tn. Herald is on sale daily In New rorI at Hotalings Newsstand. Times souars; schultx's Nevsstands. Entrance Grand Central. t.nd Street
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Correct this sentence: "It isn't costing any more to put Bill through college" said the man, than thought it would"
 Protected by Publishers Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

One way to tell man from a woman even yet is that man doesn't say "Ouch!" when he mashes a thumb.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Literature Is becoming more ln- teresting. You Keep wondering what personal enemy the author is using as his fool or villain.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

sh, The man who is just as good as anybody" doesn't think 1t necessary to say so.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

One nice thing about defating a currency is that it also affects an oc- casional ego that needs it.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

The one who interrupts his story to ask if he will have some more coffee is the hostess.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Any republic is goner when cit izens no longer say, i've, the peo- pie" but they, the government"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

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New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Perhaps If we did not call them rallies crowds would rally better.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

A career is anything you work at without feeling imposed on.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

The way Republican voters have indicated they would turn thumbs down upon Sheriff Dewey indicates Gabb has the power and the friends that go with it to run far ahead of his ticket in this county; so far, in fact, that it is believed probable in many circles that he will defeat his opponent. He is the type of man who inspires thousands of Republicans to split their tickets in his favor.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
Stulnningl

Eugene: I'm going to call my girl Blackjack Dore: "Why?" Eugene: She's a knockout"
 Leo Bender
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
Mildred Thompson

Yes, Judy, the money derived from writing might be referred to as ink Come
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

He might spend just as much on her after the marriage if she'd leave him that much.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

What is more pathetic than a 40- year-old flapper trying to be coy?
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
Oh Nanny!

Oh Nanny! Nan: My beau is a shriek." Doris: You mean sheik." Nan: "No, I mean shriek. He's scream"
 -Rosalind Juster Copyright, 1928, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Entered at the Post otnce al New Britain
 ss Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

There are no statues erected to men who stopped to explain thclr mistakes.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

in dark place to dry; never in the strong light or sunlight.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

MT. Gabb is revealing in every speech he makes that sheriff may be more than a mere court officer or server Of writs. He may also pos sess an understanding of penology and have a grasp Of reformative principles and modern ideas of criminology.
 MT. Gabb has been sheriff. His four-year experience obviously taught him a great deal. The county has an opportunity to capitalize that experience by putting into ot- flee a man who has an interest in and understanding of important questions that have to do with treat ment of lawbreakers.
 "Mr. Gabb has revealed himself as a man the county would do we'll to elect, a man of the type 1t Is desirable to have in public office of all sorts. He deserves exceedingly we'll at the hands of Hartford county voters"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
GABB'S CAMPAIGN IS APPROVED

A shrievalty candidate with states manIike views-that is the designa- ton being given to George H. Gabb, Democratic candidate for sheriff.
 The Hartford Times yields the fol- lowing fine tribute to the man whom Republicans and Democrats in this county are backing in such unstinted measure:
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
THE FUN SHOP JOKE FACTORY

THE FUN SHOP JOKE FACTORY
 Oliyc-Oilt Bruce: I'm going to call our new girl Olive" Wallace: why Zat?" Bruce: Because I'm learning to like her"
 Mrs, H. R. Dibbel As Written in the Manner of other FUN SHOP Contributors
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
Naturally

NdttlGdDy Jack: I'm going to call my girl Cracker Phil: Why" Jack: whenever we go to a show she wants to get into a box"
 Anthony Gieson
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

And once Indiana's reputation was based on its literature,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28
FdctsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Example of using an unnecessary word: Vain regret.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-28

Greatness is four-ffth insignifi- cant contemporaries.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-07-29
CAR ACCIDENTS
ARE DECREASING
Parking Heads List of Causes :
Almost Anything
Troubles

After all, exhaustive reports
made by insurance companies to
State Insurance Commissioner H.
o. Fishback indicate, there are rel
atively few automobile accidents
due to careless driving on the high
ways. Apparently the number of
pedestrians struck also is decreas-
ing.
By far the largest number of
automobile accidents are due to
handling cars about parking spac-
es, with unfortunate meets at
street and highway intersections
running second. Then come the
minor accidents in traffic jams
when car is bumped by another
machine following too close. Slip
ping on loose gravel or a wet pave
ment seems to send most cars into
the ditch.
But almost anything will cause
an automobile accident, the reports
show. One woman allowed her nus.
band to drive her car and he ran
into band of sheep on a bridge.
Another man damaged his machine
by running into band of horses,
while the top of a third machine
was burned by cigarette tossed
from a hotel window.
Insurance companies now are
obliged to file detailed reports de-
scribing damages to cars on which
claims are paid.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-07-29
CATCH FISH
10 FEET LONG
Sturgeon is Landed That
Weighed 500 Pounds
Try Again

Fish stories seem to be quite
popular of late, especially so since
the president hooked his big pike
or pickerel, or whatever they fin
ally decided it was. Mr.. Coolidge
got quite a smattering of publicity
too, on a fish that weighed three
pounds or so. A three pound fish
wouldn't interest some of the Ken
newick fishermen. Not after catch
ing a fish that weighed five hum
dred pounds.
A party of fishermen headed By
Fred Giard of the River Road went
up the Columbia to the mouth Of
the Yakima last Sunday evening
to set out some lines for sturgeon.
One big line had been placed in the
river and while they were placing
an eel on another line they got a
bite on the first one.
A sturgeon ten feet three inches
long and weighing just under five
hundred pounds was caught, brot
to town and put in cold storage
but not until a battery of cameras
had taken pictures of everybody in
the neighborhood standing beside
the big fish.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-07-29
BENTON SCHOOL
is FIRST ON LIST
Benton County District No. :
Conforms to all Required
Regulations

Coolidge school in District No.
2, Benton County, was the first to
be reported this year as having
conformed to all regulations that
qualify it as standard type school
the July bulletin Of the state SD
perintendent shows. The total num-
Der of standard schools will show
big increase in the completed re-
ports.
DR.. Preston is making new
appeal to teachers to stimulate
work in the campaign to eliminate
illiteracy in this state. William
Allen White is president of the
National Illiteracy Crusade and
will write successful teachers a
citation for valiant service in A
merica's war on illiteracy, follow
ing the policy of citing soldiers
for heroic conduct in battle. He
also plans to send the teacher in
each state who teaches the largest
number Of illiterates to read and
write during the year, copy OF
his book, "Woodrow Wilson,"