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New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
HOW FOREIGN NATIONS ARE PAYING UNCLE, SAM

4 yardstick that has gone by the board is the "balance Of trade" Once, in the days beyond recall. it was regarded as conclusive that if the United States sold Europe less than it bought overseas, trade was due to go to smash. That still may be true to certain extent, but there are other factors that are taken into consideration nowadays.
 For example, Europe owes Amer ica billions of money. and since these war debts were contracted, has borrowed heavily in the United States. Many people have been say ing that Europe is simply borrowing more money to pay old debts, and that in the end something very nasty will happen.
 It would, If this were all there ic in the picture.
 Comes forward the Foreign Policy Association and relates that Amer iCan tourist expenditures. immi- grants rcmittances and other so- called invisible" items in our bal. ancc of trade are providing the money with which foreign countrici arc meeting their large annual pay ments to the United States on wal debts and private investment abroad.
 ! Significance of this fact, according 10 pr. Lewis Webster Jones. wh' wrote the report, lies in that th' United States is not required 10 ac cept all unfavorablc balance oI merchandisc-that is 10 say. impor more than We cXport--or even los ! in the total of foreign trade to othc ! nations than Europe, in order 10 re ccivo payments from foreign coun tries. ~
 In the long run the debt owed u
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Parade" who doubled for John Gilbert in the scene where he re- turns from France with an am- putated leg?
 A. John Gilbert had no double in that scene. He simulated the loss of his leg by painfully strappinS his forelcg back. John Barrymore Beast.
 c. Were John Quincy Adams and Benjamin Harrison both sons of presidents of the United Statcso
 A. John Quincy Adams was the son of President John Adams. Ben iamin Harrison was q grandson of President William Henry Harrison.
 Q. Where is the.. University of Vermont?
 A. At Burlington, Vt.
 Q. Who was Clara Barton'
 A. She was born in Oxford. Mass. After teaching for s years she ob- tained q clerkship in Washington, D. C., but resigned at the opening of the Civil war to devote herself 10 the care of sick and wounded sol diers. At the close of the war she inaugurated and carried on sys- tematic search for missing men. thus gaining a national reputation. She worked with the International Red Cross in tho l'ranco-German war and by her efforts established the American Red Cross and be- came it's president. She aided in the relief work Of the Russian famine. and the Armenian massacre and performed field service in the Spanish American and Roar wars, as Well as experimenting other re- lief work carried on by tho Red Cross. In 1905 when the National 1 First Aid Association of America was organized. she became its first president She died in 1912. i Q. How many daily newspapers are there in Continental |. &? A. 2.271.
 i Q. Where was James !. Davis, i the secretary of labor, born"
 A. In Trcdogar, South Wales, October o7. 1873.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
DEALING CNSQUARELY
 WITH VOTERS

It was Senator Borah who the other day sounded the tocsin Of alarm in connection with the plan Of both major parties not 10 mention prohibition in their 1928 platforms. The parties profess to be anxious to reflect the issues Of public discus sion, the Idaho senator said, but here We find them suffering from timidity and cowardice.
 It is a truism to say that the pro- hibition question will not down: but if the two major political parties are left 10 satisfy the voters, the qucs- ton will be downcd with an omi- nous silence which in this case is dross rather than golden
 Both parties are actuatcd by the same principles on the prohibition issue. Both fear split in their ranks if the subject is so much as mentioned. It is said that the 1928 platforms will not even contain a reference 10 "cnforcement," al- though q pale pink reference 10 this 1 harmless subject may be slipped 1 through 10 impress the dry vote without causing the wet vote much misgivings. But that is as far as the parties will go.
 While this is being done prohibi- ton will be a burning topic for con. Nersation wherever people fore. gather. The parties, however. which profess 10 be interested in what tn, people think ahont, will fail 10 men. ton the subject in order to appeal tt both the vets and drys: in other words, they will fool both witt equal facility and regularity.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
FIRE TKOu BLES

Some time ago there was discus sion in Plainvile regarding the need for purchasing a bumper for the fire department. Economy ruled supreme, however, and no bumper was purchased.
 This is a vital issue in Plainville through the fact that the lack Of sufficient fire hydrants throughout the town is notorious. If a fire occurs near a pond there is no ap- paratus with pressure enough to utilize the water effectively.
 The last fire was a case in point. Bremen arrived on the scene in plenty of time, but all they could do was to use chemicals. These did not meet the emergency.
 The same story has been told be- fore; the ending is nearly always the same. When fire gets started in Plainville where there doesn't hap to be a hydrant near all is soon over but figuring up the damage.
 We do not presume to tell Plain vile what to do about it's fire equip ment; but we rather think the ma jority of citizens have rather strong opinions about the situation. The risk Plainville Is taking is consider. able. The town is rapidly growing meet increased responsibilities
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
UNDER NEW ENLARGEMENT

The Burritt hotel. under d change Of management, now becomes local hostolry iE fact as well as in name. The opinion is pretty general that the management will be greatly improved. al least 80 far as catering 10 the wishes of local residents is concerned.
 Chain hotels have been weighed in this locality and have been found wanting. Perhaps it was mistake to go In for the chain hotel man agement Q In the first place, but that is in the past and the new manage luent, consisting Of q local board which employs popular maitro dc hotel, has every reason to hope for a successful effort.
 Modern hotel management is a much more technical and compi- cated affair than 1t appears upon the surface. The public is exacting, and though it will pay reasonable prices for what 1t gets, there can be no question that it expects much, "spc- Cially from a first class hotel.
 The hotel was built by citizens o' New Britain to fill q self-evident want existing in the city. II js im- portant, after such an exalted pub lie effort has been madc, that the management is on as high a stand ard as tho ideals that created the
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
The Poker Player Gets in at
 Two \. M..

Overheard by Paul R. Bcbrcns) flush of truth on my face when ] tell you the straight of it" It's my story and I'll stand pat
 His Wife: 'If you think you're coming in at this time of night you're mistaken. Here's your hat"
 Poker Player: "All right, give me the lid. but have heart. Instead of treating you royal, as I always have done. l ought to use a club. When I have jack you think I'm a king around here. Some poor deal, I call it."
 His wife: Think of me. Think of the children:.'
 Poker Player: "S'all right raised those two small pair. And now I get the very duce just be- cause I'm not always handing you things on a trey. I cant seem tc suit you, and when I shuffle in al two o'clock to lay down you call mo all kinds Of things. It's the limit.
 His Wife: Its just as Aunt  ! Sarah said-'
 Porker Player: LAW. you're two o' a kind, You're as bad as youl ante.'
 His Wire: "How dare you tall about my relatives. Take that brute. And that
 Poker Player: ''You win. pass. Let me draw my breath want to say something. What d' you say I buy you a diamond? Will it give me new deal ?"
 His Wife: "Oh. you wonderful man. I'll pick it out tomorrow.' Poker Player (to himsclG: "Tha was a good bet, but diamond vii cost me a stack, Whew. l hop she doesn't find out I'm bluffing..'
 If Wcll-Known Figures of Speech
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Bengtson, Charles Foberg. s. J. Bergstrom: press committee, Fred Carlson and Joseph Hultgren: ser nts-at-arms, Sven Lund and Charles Foberg.
 MT. and Mrs. George W. Traut are visiting in Boston.
 Although Princeton scored first Saturday, Yale came back with two touchdowns and won the inter-uni- versity game by 1o-5.
 The letter carriers have received their winter uniforms but are not wearing them vet because of the mild weather. Most Of the men are wearing the caps.
 CheF Rawlings received as pres cnt the other day a black cocker spaniel puppy. The dog disappeared q day or two ago and hasn't been seen since. II is thought someone may have stolen him.
 F. W. Schultz, William J. Long, C. J. White. and W. F.. Atwood have made numerous inter-transfers Of property on Glen street among themselves.
 The Boys club is In receipt Of a number of periodicals and comic papers from H. L. Mills. The boys appreciated it and showed it in the interest they took in the books last evening. The club would be valuably assisted if some other people would show the same interest in its welfare as did Mr. Mills.
 It would be hard 10 conceive a more interesting and instructive en- tertainment than will be presented al the Russwin Lyceum Sunday eve ming, when William II. Josselyn and Ella Reals Josselyn will present Ben -Hur" in a ser,es of 11e bcauti- fully colored slides. These arc the largest stereopticon views in the world. There are 3S scenes of the chariot race.
 Irving Carter will occupy the Norton house on Washington street Plainville, vacated by Frederick Bull len.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
We learn from the chaste editorial

We learn from the chaste editorial columns of the Waterbury Republi- can that the London Evening Stand ard, regarded as an English language expert, has come out for "Tt's me" In preference 10 "It is r. The Waterbury editor adds we'll merited rebuke to the purists who would rob the language of color and life. We only mention this because it has been a long time since we heard anyone say Tt is r.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
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 will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are dential.-Editor.
 Q. What countries are included in the term Scandinavia?
 A. The term as used today in cludes only Norway and Sweden. An older use included all the lands of the Norsmen. comprising Iceland and Denmark as we'll as Norway and Sweden.
 Q. From what does the name "Ura' come?
 A. It is from the Greek and means heavenly. c. Where is Honduras and where is the city Of Puerto Cortez?
 4. Honduras is a republic in Central America having on the north the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Honduras on the west Qua temala. on the southwest Salvador and the Bay of FonseCa. and on the southeast, Nicaragua. Puerto Cor tez is orc Of the principal ports Of the north coast of Honduras. ] e. What does the |. S owe to foreign nations? X. The United States owes no money 10 foreign nations. | Q. What is the meaning Of "bwanna"
 A. It means "master' and is q .titlc given by natives in South Africa to the head of an establish ment.
 Q. What was the real name of Douglas Fairbanks" l A. Ernest Glman. Q. How did the republican party get the appellation C.. O. P"
 A. In the campaigN of 1880. republican orators called it the Grand old Party. The democrats in dcrision spoke of it as tho "G. O. D." The term has stuck, and is still in use.
 Q. Where are the Olympic Games held?
 A.. The 1921 Olympic Games 1 i,, 1 q fl they wcro at Antwerp and in 191- at Stockholm. The 1916 games were scheduled to be held in Berlin but were omitted on account of the world war. Tho 1928 games will be held at Amsterdam. Holland.
 Q. Are all vessels entering New York harbor required to have { piloto
 A. All foreign vessels entering o1 leaving the port of New York ant all American vessels bound to O. : from a foreign port are required b, law to take a pilot. Pilots for yes sels entering the harbor via tn lower entrance channel are stationed , on a boat outside Sandy Hook Pilots are taken off outward bound , vessels by station boats. Pilots fo vessels entering the harbor via tn Long Island Sound and Hell Cat
 are taken on at Execution Rocl f and Sands Point. F Q. How many rounds did Willar'
 and Johnson fight? , A. Twenty-SiX.
 Q. Must an acre be rectangular
 A. Bouvicr's Law Dictionary de ' fines an acre as "a quantity of Ian T containing one hundred and sixt n square rods in whatever shape I Q. In the picture "The Bi
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

While Indianapolis was undergo ing political housekeeping, the ref use was allowed to accumulate Tn the elevator shaft of hotel and when 1t caught fire eight people lost their lives. Now somebody in authority, If anyone there is as yet certain of any authority, will see to 1t that all such refuse IS cleaned out of elevator shafts.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

New Britain never feels safer than when the floods rage. The closest inc late calamity came to this city WAS East Berlin, which was not near enough to make the population think of moving en masse to Walnut Hill,
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
25 Fears Ago Today

The Swedish Republican club. at it's meeting last evening, discussed the possibility of starting q coal yard for it's members. The election result ed aS follows: President, Oscar Johnson: vice president, John E. Brink: secretary. David Ohman; n- nancial secretary, A. II. Nero: treasurer, George Bergendahl; exc
 cutive committee, s. J. Lund, Otto
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Experts tell us there was less Of a traffic jam on the main highways leading to New Haven on Saturday than for weeks. Probably the speed CTS had taken to the side roads in order to avoid the state police ana their detectives
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

"Is it funny? She wanted to know. Certainly" l said. Well. then" She responded. You haven't" Well. l felt even worse When it turned out That l had told it to her,
 A. l.. Bowman Copyright. 1927. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Worry not about the weather. II will get colder and colder, and there IS no way to dodge it except to go 10 Florida, where few seem bent on going this year.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
x,di, pureau oS Circulation

-h. A. E. (. Is national organization which furnishes newspapers and sd'er- User, with strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics arc based upon this audit. This insnres pro ,ection against fraud in newspaper dis trtbution figures to both national anu local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
Perfect.

Susan: ooh, I hope our team will win Saturday. How is their line, I wondero"
 Lucille: 'I was just talking 10 Alan. who plays left tackle-his is all right.'
 Otto F. Benz.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

A weekend bag is a nice gift for rich man who has been sentenced to serve a year in the pen.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Americanism: Wishing you could talk French; making very little ef-
 fort to talk English.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

The taxidermist must learn 10 skin dumb animals, but the ability to sell oil stock seems 10 be a gift.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Modern women weep less. but what of ito A kid never cries after it gets the candy.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Tn. Herald 's nn sain daily in New York at Hots!inss Newsstand. IImeS S4uare; schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Gr,ad Central, 4cnd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

diana depends on whether it is con- ferred by q majority or jury.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

If the groom is a "perfectly won derful dancer" they will make their hoElc with the brides parents.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

What every husband probably de- a million dollars in a S1.9S coat.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
Marjorie
Prof. Leonard

The students think our English Prof Belongs upon the shelf: They often call him History" Cause he repeats himself,
 Arnold E. Gcbbard.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

! Visitor: Have you an up-to- date police force?' Citizen: '"You bet. Why. the officers have caddies to carry their clubs"
 Wilma R. Tousay. A grade crossing is the place where the headlight meets the light-head.
 Goose -Pinple Manufacturcrs: Dear Editor:
 "'Haye I told you
 My newest wise-craCk2"
 I asked Elsie.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
N-h, nS tha Axsocinted Press

The Associated Press Is exclusively en- t!tlei to the use for republication "i au new, credited to lt or rot otherwise credited h thl. paper and also local rers published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Perhaps the movies got the idea for slow-m motion pictures by watch ing Sandy reach for the check.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

If his lower. jaw sags while he listens he is going to believe what the orator is saying.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Nerves arc those little things that cringe when the neighbors start their favoritc dance record the S2nd time.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
TELEPHONE CALLS Business OA1ce .... e2S Editorial Rooms .... e26

Tn. only profitable advertising medium <, the City. Circulation books and press roona alvays open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

The new management Of local citi- zenry begins with the best wishes of the community.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

One or the other had to be. and Adams prompt fall indicates that Eve was the blonde.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

4 winter resort is just a place where you get different kind of rotten weather.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

If only we had MeXico's simple political system. where the man who doesn't draw first WithdraWs first.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

The feature of the Chinese situ- ation that interests the average Eng fish taxpayer isn't the outcome but the outgo.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Tariff argument, boiled down: Well, what nation is big enough to do anything about it"
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
Prevent Dandruff
Liquid Zemo Keeps Scalp Clean

Pleasant, healing, Liquid Zemo massagcd into the scalp destroys dandrufi. Irritations, soreness and itching frequently disappear over night. Zcmo penetrates, soothes and cleanscs the scalp, keeps it healthy and prevents dandruff. It Is a clean, safe healing liquid--conven- tent to use at any time. All drug gists-35c, GOc and $l.o0.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

The body Of the average man, weighing 150 pounds. contains 10 gallons of water.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
Facts and Fancies

If everybody in town calls him Dad" the suit he has on was bought in 1922.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
We Didn't study Geography for

We Didn't Study Geography for
 Nothing: Wide latitude in women's styles; We read that fashion note with
 smiles. For. Folks. this query will intrude: But how about the longitude?"
 Worried Eosston 0auyer): Tut. tut. We have a jury composed entirely Of men and you'll surely be found not guilty"
 Virginia: "I'm not so sure Of that, I once walked home from a ride in that jury-forcman' automo- bile" They Do Such Things and They Say Such Things In the Colleges!
 Richard Dicks in engineering school: His manners are so coarse and
 queer I doubt that he will ever be A very civil engineer,
 Sidney R. Moador. When girl friends used to draw the
 line
 IL didn't bother Ritter. A plunging fullback, he was called, He was a great line hitter. Anne F.. Boody.
 Beatrice Bee rides with men she doesn't And every night she hoofs 1t back: T do it just 10 train,' she says. Next spring I'm going out for track.' -Dorothea Brauer.
 Marjorie There's a bond between the prof
 and me Yep, readers that's correct. I Am not related to him. but We're joined mp by neck-tic! Marjorie A. Bouler.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
 ~ H . # 
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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., 1927-11-15

The trouble seems to be that de- nunciation of iazz comes only from thinkers and feet don't think.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Correct this sentence: My wife's people are more important than mine," said he. but she never men, tions it.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Copyright. 1927, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

You can't always judge by cir cumstantial evidence. SOmetim es people speak well of q fellow towns man who isn't even sick.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15

Entered at the Post Office st New Brit
 ain q, Second Gas. Ma. Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
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The Washington times., 1927-02-22

FIRST RACE-Foysath, Our Luck,
Jssslca, Bun, Peggy Taylor. shSSpS-
head Bay.
SECOND RAcE-Bslvs, Pretty Miss,
Foundation. Solid Gold. sasha. Gnomo
Second.
FOURTH RAcE-Fire on.
FIFTH RACE-Fcrenoon
SEVENTH RACE--Venus, Juplt6r.
The Washington times., 1927-02-22
Marathon WON
BY AGEE

William ,Agee, running for the
Emorywood Athletic Club OF Balti.
more, today won the Aloysiua
Clubs modified marathon from q
fast field of distance runners from
leading clubs OF the Atlantic group.
Agee, known the country over as
the running newsboy, repeated his
feat Of last season when he led
another good field home. In to.
days 10.nile race, which was done
In 81 minutes, rs seconds, Agee
bettered his time by Il seconds.
Close behind the Baltimore news
boy came David Fagerlun, Of the
Finnish.American Athletic Club, OF
New York city. Fagerlun raced
with Asee throughout the 10 miles,
only to be left behind when near.
ing the finish. Fagerlun's time for
the 10 miles was 81 minutes, Is SIS
seconds.
The team trophy was won by the
Finnlsh-American runners for plac.
ing men in second, third and sixth
places. Emorywood was second,
with men IN first, fifth and seventh
positions.
Hurd wllIett. Of the George Wash.
angton University, captured tina.
prise eog Tie elrgt locai sptsH IA
- HNnA r. .einishoa e
The Washington times., 1927-02-22
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t(uHtluuSo rFotn RAGS ~
Ethel Hunter, %, Of 7s4 Park
Road. hysterlcal and covered with
blood.
She was taken to Garfield HOS
pital and treated for severe lacera.
tons Of the face and legs. Al.
though she explained her predicR-
ulent by saying she fell through
the windshield, doctors at the hos.
pital think she was struck on the
face.
The driver Of the car. Anthony,
alias Frank oliveri. 1913 Kennedy
st. N. W., was charged with reck.
less driving and sentenced to 80
days in Jail by Judge Macdonald
in Police Court.
The judge made the sentence
doubiy severe, he said, because
Ollveri would not explain the esca.
pade.
According to police. Mrs. Hunter
IL the woman who tried suicide
twice within the last two years. At
one time she said she made state
ment her failure to win her
husbands love prompted the act.
On February rs Of last year she
was taken to George Washington
Hospital after declaring she had
taken poison. She admitted later
however, she had "too much cham.
payne" hospital authorities said.