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New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
X COMMUNITY CHURCH
 IN BELVIDERE

Downtown religious enterprises no doubt will regard the movement for a n-sectarian community church in Belvidere with mixed emotions Residents of this growing section of the city apparently find themselves so far removed from downtown re- ligious activities that they find-it inconvenient to go to the trouble of vending their way to the present churches. At least, some of them feel that way about it. and these, suiting their idea of more nearby re- ligious activities to the situation, are said TO be sponsoring pledges for the construction of a sectarian community church in that district,
 Such institutions have been sue cessful in various communities es- pecially in districts which do not per nit the maintenance of three or four churches of individual de- nominations. A generation ago, per haps, they would have been thought practicable; but of late years the cleavage between the various de- nominations for the most part have become less pronounced. and it, is found not impossible to conduct community churches upon a non- sectarian principle, where the main tenets of the Christian faith are up- held and the points of division kept in the background.
 The plan in Belvidere apparently is to invite clergymen of various de- nominations 10 uphold the torch of faith. This in all probability would help to stimulate religious activity in tho northern district by making il easier for it's residents to become identified with religious organiza- ton Of their own. Perhaps many residents of the district. who now fail to be identified with the down. town churches. would find it more convenient to enter the ranks oi worshipers.
 Then there is the added possibility for community auditorium, 10 b. used during the week for gatherings of q non-religious nature. That thi. would stimulate the community in. terest of residents in their sectior cannot be gainsaid; it would nc doubt be a move forward in d drec. ton everyone living in that sectior would he inclined to appreciate.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Our government interest

Nicaragua ha. to do with the right 10 construct another inter-oceanic canal. This right Is valuable in that it prevents any other power from at tempting the same undertaking and thus setting up rival route to the Panama canal.
 Under the Bryon- -Chamorro treaty of 1913 the United States paid sS'- 100000 for the rights, including the privilege of establishing a naval base on the Gulf of Fonseca, this afford- ing more adequate protection to the Panama canal. After the landing Of American marines, when they were in Mana qua for 12 years, 1t was found that protection of American rights under the treaty referred to was an important consideration in connection with the Nicarasuan policy of the administration.
 It can be seen from the above that the natural resources of Nicara- qua are already chiefly in the hands of Americans: and it's greatest transportation resource. the Nicara- guan canal route, is an important adjunct to American foreign policy. The only thing in Nicaragua that re- mains thoroughly native arc the two political factions, the people. and nominally the government.
 For practical purposes, however, the power which owns most of the resources has most of the influence in the country. The Americans, therefore, are the real governors of the country by dint Of owning every thing worth while down there. This is the imperialistic attitude. This is the policy of the administrator, and recent events have shown that even d small crowd of revolutionists, who threaten this convenient status quo of foreigners, is handled with the iron fist of gunboats, marines, ad- miralty orders and all the rest of it.
 The only rema rka ble thing a bout the Nicaraguan business is that they still fly the Nicaraguan flag there.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
MISJUDGING MEXICO

Secretary of State Kellogg. in his diatribe about bolshevism in Mexico, does not make some points very clear.
 The basis Of the present Mexican land policy, regarding which he ob- iects, were laid down in the Carran- "a constitution Of 1917. Russia did not fall before the bolshevists until late in that year.
 The Third Internationale of Rus sia promoted revolutionary ideas wherever possible, but the present Soviet government is controlled by new blood who apparently have given up the idea of world revo- lutlon" and have abandoned most of the earlier anticapitalist doctrines.
 The present anticlerical movement in Mexico likewise Is old. merely be- ing revival of a conflict that has ragged since Juarez. three score years ago, raised anticlerical stand ards.
 The entire imbroglio narrows down 10 what our secretary of state terms confiscation of property. The charge regarding bolshevism is merely an attempt to prejudice American minds against the Mexican government.
 Analyzing this alleged confisca- tion, what do we find? Merely the substitution of 50-year leases for grants in perpetuity.
 American oil companies. possess ing concessions or leases forever are ast7d 10 register and accept SO year leases instead.
 From practical standpoint il makes no difference. No oil wells last forever or even 50 years: few oil fields produce longer than ten years-most of them less than hal. that long. Every American oil com- pany operating in Mexico can drain their concessions as dry as desert in less than 9 years. It Is over this point that Secre- tary Kellogg is overloaded. 4 cold bath would be the honest prescrip- ton of any first-class physician.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
SEEING AS WELL AS HEARING

Fears that the development and wide use of the radio would keep people home to such an extent that the theaters, concert halls. lodges. and other public gathering places, would have difficulty in attracting the multitudes, happily have proven groundless.
 Instead of fewer theaters there have been more of them since the radio came. Instead of decreased at tendance at the general run of pub lie events, all worthy efforts have maintained themselves about as us- ual.
 Radio is great invention and does much good. But there is some thing about using the eye as well as the ear.
 Especially when 1t has become generally realized that no radio can- not possibly give the perfect perfor- nance that presence at an event provides. Half the show Is to see the performers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
can l find this information? ?


 A. The information can be found in encyclopedias under the names of the presidents. The Washington Bureau has the information briefly compiled in the bulletin on "The Presidents" which may be obtained from the Bureau for five cents in etamps or coin.
 Q. How old was Rudolph Valen- tino when he died?
 A.. He was g. years old when he died.
 Q. What is the origin of the su- perstition about broken mirrors?
 A. Since early times a mirror has been part of the paraphernalia of Diviners who claimed to read the future or the past. In ancient Greece divination performed by means of water and a mirror was so popular and so widely practiced that it was given a definite name "ca- toptomancy" There are still seers and fortune tellers who 'see" the past and the future In crystals and mirrors. An early belief was that one saw the will of the gods in the mirror. To break mirror acci- dentally, therefore. was interpreted as an effort on the part of the gods to prevent the person from seeing into the future. Among highly su- perstitious people the breaking of the mirror came to be looked upon as a death omen.
 Q. Do French women have the right of suffrage?
 A. No.
 c. Who publishes Ruper Hughes book on George Washington?
 A. George Washington: The Man and the Hero" is published by William Morrow and Company, so3 Fifth Avenue. New York city.
 c. What are the ages of Gloria Swanson and Pola Negri?
 A. Both are in their thirtieth
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
25 Keoxs Ago Today

The house belonging to James Burgess located on McClintock road, which was rented yesterday after noon as q pest house, was burned to the ground this morning. There is no doubt that the fire was of in has not been tenanted for months. The building stood on the site of a former pest house, which was also burned down some 30 years ago. Some funny stories of the old one are told. The principal medicine was whiskey. and the patients were al- ways we'll supplied with this sup posed curative.
 Alderman Surtis has made ar engagements with the Keros Light Co. to have a light placed il front of the city hall tonight so it will be in use when the common council goes in for it's session. The keros light Is of 1900 candle power and Is cheaper than the electric.
 J. F. Andrews had as his guests today q number of gentlemen who are employed by the Andrews Swift Co. In New York and Boston.
 The Besse- Carpenter Co. has filed notice of intention 10 change Its names to the Besse- Brown Co. A Congrcg gational club was decided upon at the meeting in the First church chapel last night The com mttee to form 1t consists of Rev. Dr. , Hall, Prof. Camp. Rev. Mir. Ives of Meriden. Mir. Chidsey of Bristol, and E. Stanley Wells of Newington.
 The Camera club elected the fol- lowing officers at it's meeting last evening: President II. P. Richards; vice president. A. w. Stipek: secre- tary. r. B. Wood; treasurer, Josiah Bartlett: collector E. w. Clary: lan- tern slide director, F. NJ. Hubert; board Of control. J. A. Lewis. F.. A. sheldon and W. H. Horsfall
 The annual meeting of the Plain vile Congregational church vas held last night. The church is at last free from debt. $. r. Williams was elected deacon Frederick Bullen treasurer of the Sunday school and James Usher chairman of the music committee.
 The committee on the East street school made up of ". F.. Atwood, ! C. $. Andrews and NJ. C. Webster, made visit 10 the building yestcr day. II was accompanied by Super intendent Stuart. Architect Crabtree and Contractor Curtis. The work is being pushed detcrminedly 10 q finish. as the large number of chil- dren in that vicinity makes haste | necessary.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Q. Who played opposite Norma Shearer in the moving picture His Secretary?
 A. Lew Cody.
 c. Are there subways in London
 A. Yes.
 Q. How many radio broadcast ing stations are there in the world? How many in the United States? Which country leads In the number of broadcasting stations?
 A. The United States had over 650 stations at the end of December. There are approximately 27o sta- tions outside of the United States. Canada with 52 broadcasting sta- tions, stands second to the United States. The recent radio boom in Spain has placed that country third with 22 stations, while the United Kingdom and France have 20 and 1s stations respectively. Figures for other leading countries are: Mexico IS: Germany. Brazil and Sweden 15 each: Cuba and Australia 13 each and Argentina '. The figures, of course, are changing con- stantly.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
BURNS PROVE FATAL

Shelton, Conn.,, Jan. 14 P-Fer- nando Trotonda of 332 Coram ave- nue. who was severely burned yes- terday while attempting to light fire at his home, died at the Grif- fin hospital this moorning at , o'clock. Trotonda's injuries were SO severe that hopes for his recovery were practically abandoned from the first. The gallon can of kero- sene which he was using exploded when flames from the stove cama in contact with it and he sustain- ed third degree burns over his en- tire body. Trotonda was 30 years old and unmarried.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Nice. Sharp Skates.

A Department Store Remnant OFound by Mildred H. Lemnsen)
 Mrs. Gulick Ca middle-aged wom- an, accompanied by her husband) "We wish to buy pair of skates"
 Floorwalker: Cheap skates "'
 Mrs. Gulick: Look here, We came in here to trade. not to be insulted.' '
 Floorwalker: No. no. You mis understand. I mean do you want the skates dear?"
 Gulick: Don't be calling my wife pet names, young man."
 Floorwalker: Heaven forbid.'
 Mrs. Gulick: Just what do you mean by that remark"
 Gulick: But the argument. How about the skates?"
 Floorwalker: T merely was ask ing whether you want dear skates. Il
 Gulick: Heck. no. We haven't got a deer. Look here. young fel- low! You're trying to kid me. Deer don't wear skates in the first place We want pair of skates for boy
 Floorwalker: What size shoe does he wear?"
 Gulick: Not shoes, skates"
 Floorwalker: I'll have to know the size of his shoe to give you the right size skates
 Gulick: I suppose if I came ir here to buy tablecloth you'd have to know what had for supper last night"
 Floorwalker: "No, but the skates have 10 go over the shoes"
 Gulick: Sure they do. You don'' suppose thought he'd wear then inside his shoes. did you?' Floorwalker: I'm not making any bets. You'll find the skates in tho cutlery department. But we've something you need more.' Gulick: What's that?" Floorwalker: Some nice rope ir the cordage department
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
OUR INVESTMENTS IN NICARAGUA

When Kipling wrote about the white mans burden he did his bit to justify imperialistic adventure, foreign investments, financial diplomacy. Kipling, who began writ ing while In India, was beneficiary of such adventuring; he believed in ii The dificultise of civilizing back ward peoples, regardless of whether they cared for the white mans civilization or whether they disliked il. appealed to Kipling as duty Of the white race. Hence he glorified imperialism with facile pen and burning mind.
 Just now we are somewhat con- cerned about the lack of law and order and the fine points of the white mans civilization in Nicara- qua. We are straining the meaning of neutrality for the benefit of such Americans as are living there, for such corporations as have invested money to develop" the country, and incidentally help themselves to some hard or easy-won increment.
 Why arc the Americans and what firms are established in Nicaragua?
 It is estimated in Washington that there are HOO American citi- zens living in the zones of trouble in Nicaragua. The principal American investments are in fruit lands, min ing timber enterprises, railroads and banking. The amount of money in- vested probably does not exceed s1o o.o60.ooO: but the value of American property holdings is pIac- cd as high as so5.00o.0 900.
 The largest of the 25 American concerns operating in Nicaragua is the United Fruit company Of Boston. which has spent nearly si00.000.00o m developing it's banana plantations. tropical wireless stations, docks and warehouses in Caribbean countries The exact extent of it's holdings in Nicara qua. however, is unknown to anyone except the company.
 Others having large investments in Nicara qua arc the Atlantic Fruit company. the Cuyamal company and the New Orleans < Bluefields Fruit & Transport company.
 The Eden Mining company of Philadelphia has invested s2,5oo,- 900 in gold mines and the La Luz & Los Angeles Mining company Of New York has invested about sl.- 100000. The largest lumber enter prise in the republic Is that of the Bragman's Bluff Lumber company. an American concern. which ob- lillcu concession Of au,nuO acres in 1928. and since that time has been taking out large quantities of mahogany and other woods used in ih" making Of furniture.
 The J. G. White Management Corporation of New York operates thc Nicaraguan National railroad under contract with the government, which recently purchased control of the lines from two New York bank ing houses.
 The Nicaraguan customs are col lected by Colonel Clifford D. Ham, an American. who has oi1iciated in hat capacity since 1912. The ex- penditure Of the Nicaraguan budget IS supervised by The High Commis- sion Of Nicaragua consisting of one Nicara guar and two Americans chosen by the American secretary of stste
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Governor Ma" Ferguson or Texas. after pardoning S,2Q5 per- sons sentenced to prison, challenges anyone to prove her pardons are not just. The lucky ex-jail birds who got the pardons will unanimously agree with her.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

The Unthrifty Ono
 Cohen: "ve arc in . nize fesx." Fineman: "Yot ees eet dc matter ? Cohen: ''ve got eet . sign outside vot speaks. 'vanted-A Man to Sew Buttons on hs Foist Floor und a man comes in and gets eet a job. Dot foremamn -leeves heem alone for a while and ven he comes back he's got buttons all ofer der floor"
 Fineman: "Und vot dit he say to de foreman?"
 Cohen: He says eet vos tmpos- sible to ssw dem on, 50 he got . hammer and nails und dailed dem On" Ernest F. McHue Copyright, 1927. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Nobody knows exactly what will
 happen in New Britain when the
 new and improved fancy lighting system is ompleted-except that the city will never appear the same.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Member Asdit Bureau of Circuiation. The A. B. Q. ia . national orssnn..,on which furnlsnes newspaper and haVs', tisers with . strictly honef anaiyns .. .ns h..aA mon this audit. This 'nsures nra,sction eeainS. fraud in nevspepe, Gis,ribu.ion fiEu es to both nat'onA, ana local advert'sera
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

If anyone misses those art ma gazlnes on the public news stands let him 20 to an art museum and see some real art.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

"Female" Is too old fashioned; :; lady" is in disrepute; woman sounds disrespectful. Please, 1927, give us a decent name for them.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

China may be permitted to run her own business, but that won't keep gunboats out of the rivers when
 there's an argument.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

The Legisla ture is now fully un- der way: which probably means the wheels of the gods will begin slowly grinding.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

There is this difference between an American and an Englishman. No matter where the Englishman goes. he never feels that he's a foreigner.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
FactsandFancies
By Robert Quillen

The problem seems to be to find some other plausible reason to dis approve of Al.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Asininity: A young business man feeling important while using the table cloth in a restaurant as 8 scatch pad
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Doing without cruisers might be an economy If there was any as- surance that the money wouldn't be spent for something else.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

A king had his faults. but his principles weren't just an echo of the crowds yell.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

In the old days those who skipped into Canada carried a mysterious bag going up. not coming back.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Black Bottom" Is a pretty good name, at that. The art of dancing has about reached bottom.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

How Happy all of US might be if we didn't know anybody more for tunate.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
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Member sf the Associated tftss. Tn. A,soclstsd Press is sxclusVeH titled 10 the uss for re-puol,cat'on oI su pevs credited to It or not otheiSee credited ia this paper and aieo 'oea' new, published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Tho Herald ,s on sals daily in New yoIv .t Ho.alinGs Newsstand. Times souare; echui,x's Sewsstands, Entrance Grand Central. A:nd Street
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
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The oul, profitable adverisns meo,s aa roo,, .Ivay, open to advertiserA
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Fresh rator eels travel distance odual to quarter of the carth's cir cumf renee. about 6,hnG miles, in their lives,
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Americanism: Yell for free speech i: getting mad at what the other fel- low is saying.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

The worst kind of static Is the gabbing of guests when you're trying to tune in.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

A man is through when his vanity finds sufficient fodder in the great work he did yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

It shouldn't be hard to md man. agers. At least ten million fans know how to run the teams.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

The Fox and the Grapes Cry this on your Aesophagus)
 By Jerry After the fox had tried in vain For upwards of half-an-hour To get the grapes he said. "Oh, well
 The grapes are sour!" He turned and saw regarding him The tall and willowy giraffe: "Ho, ho." the lengthy beast re- marked,
 "You make me laugh Because you cannot reach the grapes
 You pooh-pooh 'em. and they're all-wet 'em; Well, stick around, old kid; I'll show
 You how to get 'em!" Whereat he stretched his neck and plucked The fruit from out its leafy bower; VI. VI. The face on that giraffe!
 The gtapes WERE sour.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Uncle Sam won't let the vice. president inherit the job in Near agua. He never did think much of vice. presidents.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
The Bad salesman

Inc EaU SHIFSnlan Sales Manager: Al of our men are good. thrifty salesmen except one.
 Boss: How about Olson"' Sales Manager: He stops at all of our New England states and pushes our ladies dresses Boss: And what's the matter with Huntley?"
 Sales Manager: "He stops al all the western states and pushes our children's wear"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

If anybody tries to tell you 8 bit of nasty gossip, just look at him coldly and say: Tell it to Landis."
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Entered At the Pos, once at New Britain
 as Second Class Mall Natter.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Boss: And Robinson?" Sales Manager: Hes the ono who stops only at hotels and pushes elee- tric buttons"
 Mrs. F. D. Williamsmon.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Count Ludwig Saln. if he gets that 3s25,o00. may yet conclude ne was happily married.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Coolidge isn't essential to the hap piness of big business. Any other president could reappoint Mellon.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

Correct this sentencc:- Sir" said the young man in 1927. "I came to as'; permission to pay court to your daughter"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

No closed car luxury can afford the thrill of holding hands in a huff behind sleigh bells.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Her Size

Hcr SfZf Mrs. Waite: T simply detest pieced together fur coats. I want garment that's made from the skin of one animal"
 Furrier: ''Very well, Madam. We haven't anything like that in stock, but when an elephant dies I'll let you know"
 Philip Blumthal.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Thrift

GAS found in THE FUN SHOP Joke
 Factory)
 George: Louise is sure a thrifty girl. She is working in shoe fac tory and sells magazines in her spare time.'
 Mervin: "Oh, don't know. Muriel works for a tailoring com pany, and she sews hip pockets on the side -J. II. F. (and how other Fun Shop con-
 tributors got it out)---
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

SUeSCRIPTIoM RATEe SI.eo . Year.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

The idea of the people who think we should cancel the foreign debt is that we should join the League Of Donations.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

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New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
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But Would They Do It, Folks? As legislatures "sit" once more, We think on every members door This motto should be firmly stuck: Pass the bills and not the buck!"
 So Do Your Stuff! Voice on Phone: "Is this tho pack ing house?"
 Foreman: "Yes, lady. What can we do for your"
 Voice on Phone: Well. I'm send ing over two suitcases and a trunk"
 Mother R.