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New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
COLLISION CORNERS THROUGHOUT CITY

+ may have been noticed that most collisions between automobiles occur in sections of the city not allied 10 the alright control exor- oised over traffic in the center Of the city.
 This is no argument for the oX- tension of similar control through all sections of the city, because that would be impracticabIe and cNpen- sivo, But the need for some species of regulation at many collision pro- ducing corners in. the outlying dis tricts has been noticeable for some. time.
 Such street intersections as Corbln
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

ly accurate. These are Rumanian. Romansh Ghetian, Ladin), Italian, French, Provencal. Spanish anl Portuguese to which may be add cd Catalan, I'ranco-p -proSenCal, Sar- dinian and Dalmatian.
 Q. How old was Tom Gibbons when he fought Jack Dempsey ? How many rounds did they fight?
 A. Gibbons was 34 when he fought Dempsey. Dempsey won the decision on points in 15 rounds. c. How old is Patsy Ruth Mill CT? How tall is she?
 A. She will be twenty-four years old in January, 1928. She is five feet, two inches tall.
 Q. Ahe the names BalIinger and Lippett of English origin?
 A. Ballinger is English, but or iginally derived from the French through the Norman Conquest. It was ''le Boulanger," the baker, and corresponds in meaning with the English family name Baker" Lip pett is from the Old English, mean- ing "at the loopgate," that is. "at the bend in the road"
 Q. When, where and by whom was helium discovered?
 A. In 1868 Sir Norman Lockyer detected by means of the spectro- scope light coming from the promin- onces of the sun which was not giv- en by any substance known on earth. and attributed this to an unknown gas which he called helium, from the Greek "helios" the sun. In 1895 Sir William Ramsey discovered in certain minerals of the earth the same gas identified in the sun by Sir Norman Lockyer.
 Q. On what date did Thanksgiv ing day fall in 1922?
 A. November 80.
 Q. What is the origin of the eX rression When Greeks joined Greeks then was q tug of war;?
 A. IL occurs in Nathaniel Lees play "rhe Rival Queens of AlcXan- der the Great" in Act 1, Scene 2.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
SHORTER WORDS IN AMERICAN I,ANGUAGE

"Catalog," 'technic," and pro gram" are being spelled in this fashion almost universally.
 But there is hesitation In going a step further and eliminating the redundant letters from though" and "through;" by which method they would be spelled tho" and thru"
 When one pauses to consider the space that would be saved annual ly in any publication, particularly a daily newspaper. thru--beg pardon, through-such reasonable contrac- tions the wonder is great that such an improvement is not put into ef feet.
 Shorter spellings of common words proceed much faster in some states than in others, particularly in regard to such words as Thorough" which in many states has long ago been officially contracted to "horo."
 The phonetic spelling propaganda really injured its cause by attempt ing too much at one jump, thus soaring off people who were headed in that direction but who took alarm at the galaxy of aueer-looking words the board published in it's | recommendation from time 10 time.
 We take such things slowly. There are thousands in New Britain who , can remember when all the schools | taught that the denizens of the 1 northern wastes should be spelled 1 'EsquimauX,' but that has long ago | given way 10 the more logical and phonetic Eskimo"
 Dozens of other similar shorten ings in common use might be cited, 1 but we continue 10 hesitate on ap plying the time saving principle 10 several of the most rabid offenders of redundancy such as through and though"
 The British continue 10 hold 10 archaic spellings, such as "labour," 1 Favour" "waggon." They pose as being entirely "unfavourable" to reform, and when an American gets q check from England the writer abroad almost always refers to it as q "cheque."
 Yet if an Englishman is confront ed with the spelling of the early English writers he is forced to ad- init there has been progress, even in ! England.
 Progress toward simplihcation has been even swifter in America. and it 1 is 10 be hoped the day Is not far distant when some of the monstrosi- ties still remaining in the formation of words are eliminated and i'm. proved in the interest of the great god efficiency, which we all adore but are somewhat hesitant in prac- ticng.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Observations On The Weather

Eastern New York-Partly cloudy tonight possibly light rain or snow in extreme north portion; not So cold in north portions. Tuesday partly cloudy; slightly colder in ex- treme north portions and warmer in extreme south portions; fresh to strong west and southwest winds.
 Forecast for Southern New Eng land-Partly cloudy, preceded by rain on the east coast tonight. Cold er in Southeastern Massachusetts to- night. Tuesday increasing Cloudi- ness; not so cold Fresh 10 strong northwest backing to southwest winds.
 Conditions
 A storm center prevails south of Southern New England. It is pro- ducing rain and sleet in the South ern New England districts and snow throughout Northern New England, Pressure is high over the lower St. Lawrence valley and the Southern states.
 It is low over the upper lake re- zion and Ontario. Temperatures are rising west of the Middle Allan tic coast districts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with slightly higher temperature.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

avenue and West Main, or Jerome street and West Main street. certain ly need some sort of arrangement to avoid the recurrent collisions talk ing place there. There are about a dozen similarly dangerous corners scattered throughout the city
 The traffic department can well do public service by studying the conditions affecting such corners more thoroughly.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
InlInatcrjal.

Country Landlord: Be ye the woman who is going to sing at the opery-house tonight?" Singer: Yes. was just over there testing it out"
 Country Landlord: What did ye think of it?"
 Singer: T was bothered by the acoustics"
 Country Landlord: Funny. They had it fumigated q while ago, but nobody will mind if ye have 10 scratch yourself once in a while."
 Mrs. w. J. Eggers Copyright, 1927. Reproduction
 Forbiddcn)
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

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 eX- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive q per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con- fidential. Editor.
 C. Who is the author of the poem that begins "Breathes there q man with soul so dead who never to himself hath said this is my own my native land"?
 A. The lines are from "The Lay Of the Last Minstrel" by Sir Walter Scott.
 c. Are only citizens of the United States rightly called Amer icans"?
 A, The word properly applies to citizens of tho United States of America, Canada, Central and South America. In common usage, how ever, only citizens of the United States are called Americans"
 Q. What is the depth of the Mediterranean?
 A. The west basin of the Medi- tcrranean has an average depth of 5,2S0 feet and the greatest depth 10,322 feet is found to the west of Sardinia. The east part is almost all deeper than 5000 feet and the greatest depth, the Pola Deep, h. 436 feet lies between Malta and Crete.
 c. What is the valuation Of the Union Station at Washington, D. (, :?
 A. The tentative valuation by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion is s12,O16,731.
 c. What type of coal burning To- comotive has the greatest horsepoW- CT output?
 A. The 2-S-S-2 type Mallet of the Denver and Rio Grande Western is one of the largest locomotives and has the greatest horsepower of any coal-burning locomotive ever built.
 c. How deep is the Black Sea?
 A. The floor of q great part of the central basin lies more than G,0o0 feet below the surface and the greatest depths exceeds 1000 feet.
 Q. Does a pound of gold, a pound of lead and @ pound of feath- CTS weigh the same?
 A, A pound of lead weighs the same as a pound of teath>rs for both are weighed by aVoirdupois weight. A pound of gold is lighter than pound of feathers because gold. being a precious metal, is weighed by troy weight in which the pound contains fewer grains than the avoirdupois pound.
 Q. What are the Romance Lan- guages?
 4. Those which have sprung from Latin and bear it's jmpres, strongly in vocabulary and grammar. In a rough way the Romance ter ritory in Europe corresponds to what belonged 10 the ancient Roman Empire, i. e., approximately all of the territory west of a line drawn through Belgium from Gravelnes to Eupen and thence 10 the Alps and the Adriatic. In the east, iso- lated from the rest is Rumania. It is usual 10 speak of seven or eight Romance languages, although such a division is not always scientifical-
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
TOSSING HOT PENNIES
 TO CHILDREN

Wesleyan students at Middletown seem to have a warped notion a 10 what constitutes amusement" Children who were induced to sing in front of the windows of the dormitories, 1t is said, were tossed hot pennies for their serenades.
 The minds who evolved this peculiar joke appear to be of a low quality for higher education. They youths who tie tin cans to the tails of dogs.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Inventors do not see far enough ahead. They are not business men, as q. rule; If they were, they would not possess the patience and capa- city 10 be inventors
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Couldn't Stump Him!

Little Billy was coloring- pictures in a book.
 "Loow Dad" he called, Hook at my pretty pictures. "Yes, they are fine" commented Dad, "but whoever saw a red dog ?' Why Dad, that's blood -hound.' answered Billy
 Mrs. F.. J. Allen
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

There's no modern Aladdim's s lamp to make genii appear, but sweet papas might be called syn thetic jim.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Those Homeward- Bound Commuters

Those HomeWard-BOund Commuters Would Be PleaSanter, Too! Afternoon glee is d custom we'd start,
 two, And a funamon toast would put cheer in each heart. And cheers what we'er needing we'll say. Folks don't You?
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Ncmher of the Associated Press

The Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited Tn this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Male: A person who thinks he is a great help around the house be- cause he doesn't leave his towels on the bathroom floor.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Matches, formerly q state mon- opoly in France, now are made by q private firm In return for large royalty to the French government.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Next year is leap year and a girl can do more, if she can think of anything more.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Tine sophisticated are those who can seem wholly frank while con- cealing everything that matters.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
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The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

Tho A. E. C i. a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adFef- tisers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- lection against fraud In newspaper dis fribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

And yet, when the fair husband exterminator makes up to look ap- pealing, that's tampering with the jury.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Many wealthy Chinese, driven from the turbulent regions of China, are buying homes in Shanghai.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

AmeriCanlsm: Feeling a new in- terest i'll the classics because the ad says they are uneXpurgated.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

A long hair on q mans coat col lar now merely indicates that he keeps a horse.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

It's rather difficult to tell a col lcge man from any other after he returns to civilian clothes.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Exceptedl Al Herald Bldg. 67 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

IL won't do to tell Willie, but some of the lands oldest inhabi- tants will not again get wet all over until spring,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

You might define cynic as a man who observes only the grin in Lohcngrin.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Pussy Wants n Present!

Pussy Wants n Present! My sweetie is a little cat She's spiteful as can be, And when l tease her Gust for fun) She nearly spts at me! And when I told her she would get No gift this year, because I was saving for our furniture, She showed her Santa claws!
 Davis c. flake.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Yale is champion. You sec Georgia is q little-known school and a licking by her doesn't count.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

The affairs of the country are largely in the hands of men who know France won the tennis cham
 pionship and don't care Whoop.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Tho Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand, Times Square; Schultz's Newsstand5, Entrance Grand Central. 4nnd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Life is full of disillusionments, and the girl with the perfect teeth may use no dentfrice except bak- ing soda.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Rupert Hughes couldn't say
 meaner things about George Wash ington if they had been generals in
 the same war.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Chapter Two

 That was the beginning of my career.
 Chapter Two I was not more than 14 years old when l began to hang around pool rooms. It was here that ] got my second experience in the craft of pitching.
 l learned to throw dice.
 Chapter Three It was not until l started going with girls that I learned that kisses and dice are not all that can be thrown.
 Going with girls taught me to throw the bull"
 Chapter Four At the age of % I became q pro- fcssional hurler for a major league baseball team.
 was never in my life accused of throwing a game.
 Chapter Five I fear my pitching days are over, except for pitching and tossing on a hospital bed.
 My wife returned unexpectedly from a trip out of town last night and caught me throwing a party!
 Some Weight: Visitor: That was quite funer- al today, wasn't it?" Native: "Yep-biggest ever in town. They had A pallbearers.' Visitor: "They didn't need so many. did they?"
 Native: "Yep. You see the de- ceased wanted to be buried in his lodge uniforms."
 Y. S. Obrecht There is enough nicotine in cigar. says a well-known reformer, to kill 32 cats.
 But just try to imagine 32 cats r,na ci
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

An orator is q man who uses tWn-siX words to propel a four cylinder idea.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
NShanl!

Tommy's father had taken him to sec his hero-the famous prize tighter.
 The prize-fighter had tried to shake hands with the little fellow, Lut Tommy refused the honor.
 Why didn't you shake hands with him ?" his father wanted to know, after they had reached home.
 Huh, you can't fool me-" said Tommy, 'I know what those prizc- fighters do just after they shake hands,"
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Facts and Fancies

That noise at night may be the bowling of winter winds, or you may have left your saXophone in a draft.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Dear Readers:

Dear Readers: Surely one Of you must have the inside dope" on just what's what here. Will you let us know?
 Editor
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Entered at the Post Oflce at New Brit ain as Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
CAN YOU SOLVE THIS:
Taking the Air By Glenn r. Koppe

Roger Gibbons was trying to open his office window. He tugged and strained at the sash but 1t wouldn't budge. He stopped for breath, then gave tremendous heave, and-went out of the window through glass and all!
 For few seconds Roger hung from the window ledge, fifteen stor- ies above the street. His partner was coming to his rescue. and he could have held on a minute longer, but suddenly he smiled--as if he had seen something, or thought of some thing. He let go-and down he went.
 What happened? What's the idea, anyway? In other words, what's 1t all about?
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

With no woodshed seances 10 avoid by diplomacy, the modern boy never will develop his fathers cas- ual skill as a liar.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
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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.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Some Weight!

There is enough nicotine in cigar. says a well-known reformer, to kill 32 cats.
 But just try to imagine 32 cats smoking one cigar.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

$500 a Year. 2200 Three Months.
 75c. a Month.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

It is well to remember, however, that any half-baked cripple could carry a ball down the field if ten good men cleared the way.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05
Batteries for TOtlay's Game: By Lloyd Gibson
 (The Famous Pitcher)
Chapter One

Chapter One When I was a little child. my mother taught me 10 throw kisses. That was the beginning of my career.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-05

Correct this sentence: "He is our boss" said the man, but he thinks we have as much right to an opin- ion as he has,
 Copyright. 1927. Publishers
 Syndicate
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
PIONEERS CELEBRATE
 WAsHINGTON's AND
 LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY

The Sentinel is indebted to the Rev. H. P. Corser for the following description of the social evening held by the Pioneers last Monday.
 The program given in eelebra- tion of Lineoln's and Washington's birthday last Monday evening was headed by an essay on Lincoln by Marjorie Johnson. Marjorie was the winner of the medal in the Lineoln's Birthday contest at the high school, and, of course, the es- say was good. It was scholarly.
 After this came a recitation from George Edson. MT. Edsons dra- matic ability is well known to old timers, and he was at his best that evening. Then came two stories from High School boys Donald Richfield, whose description of the Great Glacier was published in the Sentinel few weeks ago. read an original story "A Biography of Mink" It was true to life and without the faults of nature faking which has spoiled so many such at tempts. It is hoped that we will hear again more about the adven- lures of his hero, "Nutzge." The next story was from one who there made his first appearance as an author Everett PetticreW. His was a logging camp story. It was exciting enough. A pail full of blood was shed on each page.
 The music of the evening was furnished by MT Kuehr with his banjo. MT. Kuehr knows how to make a banjo express all sorts of ideas. He makes it talk. The event of the evening was the address on Washington as a Person." by Dr. Diven.
 The came the Pioneers spread, and the eats were certainly good. Trust pioneer to make hot dogs, sour kraut, and spareribs taste good. After the lunch was over, all gathered around the banjo and were entertained by MT. Kuehr and later on by MT. Edson with his fife.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24

In the United States Commissioner Court, Wrangell Precinct, First Division of Alaska. In Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of Ed ward Moran, Deceased. Notice of Hearing of Final Account
 And Report
 James Nolan, Administrator of the above named estate of Edward Moran, Deceased, having filed his Final Account and Report this day; It is ordered that hearing be had upon said Final Account and Re- port before this C1urt on the 29ts. day of Mar,h, 1927. at the office e he United States Commissioner far |, H.f.ug2si Pre- il at the hour :. :. Clock P .i. of said d.
 : , ...as tnseees, I :. s2id as- a.e are i!el q : nc - d and rsQ's to offer objections, if any. why sa d account should not be approved ard confirmed.
 Dated at Wrangell. Alaska, this 21st day of January, 1927.
 VIM. G. THOMAS, T. S. Commissioner and Ex-Officio Probate Judge.
 First Publication Jan. 27 Last Publication Feb. 24
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
SEATTLE PRICES

Do you know that you can now have the interior of your home, of flee, or place of business, decorated at Seattle prices? This means a saving from 10 to 20 percent, with satisfaction guaranteed as to work manship and materials.
 Owing to the very short period of good weather suitable for eX- terior painting. those planning on having their buildings painted this summer should leave their orders now. Work will be done in the or der in which it is received. Get your order in early for prompt work.
 Estimates gladly given without obligation.
 B. W. BURKE, Interior Decorator Exterior.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
WANTED

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 Oakland, Calif Dept A.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24

Round Trip Fares Wrangeu to Seattle good for return until March 25th. S62.50.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24

as second-elass matter at the Wrangell, Alaska, post office under
 Act of Congress of March 3. ] SIS
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
Heavy Obligations

We heard of the sad case of a Scotchman who became engaged to girl who became so fat that he wanted to break off the engage ment, but the girl couldn't get the ring off, so he had to marry her. Judge
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
Innocent Bystander

Boy Friend Say, who's the dumb looking guy that drives your car around, and works in the gar den. I notice he always gives me a nasty look when I come in"
 Girl Friend "Oh, don't mind him. That's just father. ."-The Pointer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
Bright Savings Of Papa

There was once a little girl who went on a long trip with her fa- ther, and when she came home she said to her mother: Mama, am I really papa's niece? He told a pretty lady I was. Life.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-02-24
MACHINERY FOR SALE

MACdINEkY TUX oALE
 500 Steel Handpower Stump pullers $30 each. Horsepower $75. Automatic Gates, Hand Wellborers, Waterwheels.
 J. Ducrest, III 3rd. Benton, Wash.
The Washington times., 1927-03-16

CAS- TAX BOOST
HERE LIKELY

The automobile reciprocity agree
ment between Maryland and the
District may be broken II Maryland
adopts a 81 Gent gasoline tax.
District officials were worried to-
day over the action Of the. Maryland
house Of delegates yesterday in ap.
proving a conference report which
would raise the gas tax from to
IA cents.
They are afraid they VIII be
forced into the position of having to
raise the local gas tax to q similar
figure or lose the reciprocity agree
ment.
The agreement was made in De
cember, 1928, after the District had
agreed to adopt q 2 cent gasoline
tax TO correspond to Maryland's.
Maryland may now demand that
the District raise its rate to 81
cents.
Many District officials, however.
were not worried over this prospect.
District Tax Assessor william p.
Richards, for one, would favor II,
providing the personal tax ON Dis
trtct autos Is repealed.
He believes that q one cent raise
In the gasoline tax would provide
as much revenue for the District as
the personal tax now does-about
$500, 900. In addition 1t would be
much easier to collect.
Before the reciprocity agreement
was in effect District cars needed
Maryland licenses to drive in
Maryland and vice versa,