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New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
Observations On He Weafher

Washington. Dec 1.-Foreeast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy and colder tonight Friday increasing cloudiness, not 50 cold. Strong northwest and north wind. shifting to east Friday and diminish ing.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy and colder tonight, Friday increasing cloudines: not quite so cold in south portion. Strong northwest winds this after. noon and possibly tonight, shifting to east on Friday and diminishing.
 Conditions: The trough Of low pressure noted yesterday morning from the lower Mississippi valley to the St. Lawrence basin has passed rapidly northeastward during the past 24 hours and is centered this morning over the Maritime Prov inces. It produced heavy rains in the lower lake districts, the Ohio valley and southwestward to the Gulf region. Cloudy weather with high winds but without rain prevails in the coast districts of tho north Atlantic states. Pressure Is rising rapidly. attended by falling tempera- lures. over nearly all districts east of the Mississippi river.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with lower tennpera-
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
\ COURAGEOUS ATTITUDE

The attitude of s. Gerard Casale toward "hyphenated" political clubs required courage. Casale showed that he possessed this quality in abundant measure when he criticis- ed the apparent objects of such or ganizations during & luncheon club address.
 During the war the Teutonic hyphenated clubs. wherever they ex- isted, were roundly criticized, and the term "hyphenate" came 10 be synonymous with divided allegiance which may or may not have been consistently justified. In principle, however, there Is no difference be- tween the various hyphenated or ganizations; most of them. as Casale pointed out, are organized for the purpose of attaining political favors.
 Too many politicians, however. are eager to play to this bloc voting. The hyphenated clubs simply take advantage of the weakness of the politicians. cit the politicians show more backbone and the hyphenated clubs will have less.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

world. each capable of throwing back 112.5oo gallons . minute from the Housatonic into the dam, this to be done by steam power during the day when the electric peak load is low.
 Perhaps the reason why the Winooski valley has not been pow erized can be located elsewhere. Perhaps Vermont does not wish to grant any more power privileges without cost to the power companies. The vast rights of the Connecticut Light & Power company in Con- necticut, as everyone in the state knows. were obtained from the Legislation without the payment Of a cent; and the president of the company at the same time is the po- litical leader of the grand old party in the state and the accredited boss" of the Legislature. Vermont lacks . combination power and po- liticai boss. Most people in Connecti- cut are quite irritated at having one, although that apparently does not prevent them from voting as usual.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
EDUCATING" DRIVERS

It appears that the campaign against llstless. thoughtless and careless drivers Is not slowing up, as some keen observer eurmised. Per haps the arrests have been fewer, but that has been due to the circum- stance. that so many state policemen are busy testifyinn in court in con- nection with former arrests that only two small squads have been on the roads doing their stuff
 The campaign Of state and local police to "educate" the great body Of automobile drivers as to the pro- per way to shade lights and have proper equipment. not 10 mention the right way to drive generally, has had a splendid effect. Everyone will agree about 1t except those who were unfortunate enough to get caught in the net. These, of course, will be a little preiudiced about it.
 The police campaign should not degenerate into a epasmodic effort Now that the education has started 'in earnest" 1t should be continued just as relentlessly as 1t has begun. It will result in fewer accidents and in the long run lives will be saved The saving Of life Is worth the effort.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
FORDING WITH FORD

Henry Ford's stock as a come packer has taken a startling increase in public estimation. Millions who thought he was being backed up against stonewall by General Motors have taken different view of the situation during the past few days. When the motor magnate got ready to launch his new Ford car he did the job on a grand scale. as the page advertising in virtually all the newspapers of the country ably testify. The result has been in stantaneous. Never in motor history has there been more talk about the appearance of a new car. Ford has let it be known in unmistakable language that he is out 10 cut his accustomed swath in the automo- bile business.
 One cannot help admring the inn mensity of the campaign, the care fully calculating manner in which interest in the new Ford has been intensified. Henry may have some peculiar ideas on some topics not part Of the automobile business, but when it is a matter of pushing his cars he is all there. No wonder at all that within the past few days the stock Of the Canadian Ford concern, the only Ford branch being dealt in on the stock exchange, has made astounding gains. That pretty well reflects the confidence Of Wall street wiseacres in the ability of the un- crowned king of Detroit to stage q comeback, as the sport term piquantly has if.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

with foreign affairs. He has human qualities, cultural interests. has been grandly successful as a business ad- ministration. and is ono of our most pronounced advocates of interna- tional peace.
 Once he said: "Ws can afford to set the example Of being big. gener- ous and polite. Rights will not be sacrificed by that attitude. They will be preserved. In a great nation, bit terness and selfishnes alone are the enemies of right"
 Or course, no political-minded man could make such a statement and hope to attract votes. The po- litical cliche usually followed Is just the reverse.
 Professional politicians would dis like to endorse & man so unlikely to obey their commands. Ee will save them tho trouble of worried coEi- tation. for 1t Is unlikely that he will never "enter politics" Obviously he cannot do so," declares Pringle, flor politics require a state of mind com- pletely contradictory to his phil osophy of life"
 Why this should be Is one of the unsolved mysteries of our democ- racy.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
OWEN D. YOUNG .iS
 \ CANDIDATE

II perhaps is a truism that John D. Rockefeller. Jr. the chairman of the board of directors Of the Steel Corporation, the distinguished pres ident of 4 successful railroad, or any other Of our famed captains of in dustry" could not be nominated for the presidency, much less hope to be elected after they were nominat- ed.
 The prejudice of the American people in nothing is so self-evident as in it's opposition 10 industrial or commercial kingpins running for po- litical office We go so far as never even considering a financial, con- mercial or industrial potentate as a political possibility. The only time they become immersed in public life is when q president appoints one of them to some ambassador ship, or to some special job that de- pends for it's membership upon the influence behind the appointment rather than balloting.
 Thus we fi,td that the most dis tinguished captain of industry in the Democratic ranks rarely gets mentioned as d possible presidential nominee. Yet Owen D. Young, head of the General Electric Company and the Radio Corporation of Amer ica, the genius behind the so-called Dawes plan. and an employer Of vast numbers of satisfied labor, Is not being mentioned in the same breath with the other possible con- tenders. In fact. he isn't even q con- tender, fully knowing the American psychology.
 Henry F. Pringle, In the American Review or Reviews, notes the Nn- doubted qualifications of Owen D. Young for the presidency, but adds he does not choose to be conside red as candidate. His ideals. it is said, bar him from the political arena despite his qualifications,
 IL is not because Young has no hold on the public confidence. He has such a hold, and 1t is hold that many politician might envy, But it is not a political grip, lt is built on higher ground.
 No politician or statesman has better grip on international prob lems. as evidenced by his service 10 the Preparations commission and half dozen other bodies dealing
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

bar of justice. The general practice is that when the hard-working motorcycle cop claims the offending driver was stepping on it at 70 miles an hour, the driver will stolidly maintain he was going no faster than four miles an hour. or words to that effect.
 Quite as astounding in the case discussed was the admission by the culprit that he had no reason to travel fast, really ns~ being in a hurry and having no appointment 10 make. Such frankness naturally de- served judicial consideration. and the pleased judge made things as easy as the law allowed.
 This man deserves to get his name in the paper. if not his picture. He Is Alfred NJ. Fishman. 21-a young man who believes that honesty Is the best policy and can prove it.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
WHY TO CENTRAL PARK!

Argument was heard before the Public Utilities Commission today regarding the petition Of a citizen who wishes 70 establish d new bus line in the city. The projected downtown terminal of the line would be Central park.
 Objections have been made that there already are too many bus terminals along Central park. Are there no other downtown points which could be utilized for bus ter minals?
 IL is not wise 10 clutter up the Center with buses. There are other downtown points which are just as valuable for terminals It is high time something IS done about diver sif-ing the terminals. Thafic condi. Ii at ths Center will not permit C. .tant increases in bus line ter mlaala
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

On cold nights the plants should be removed from exposed places where they are liable to freeze and when the flowers appear they should not be allowed to stand in the direct rays o< the sun shining through a window.
 Q. Who presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States7
 A. It was presented to the people of the United States by the people of France. The gift was designed to commemorate the hundredth an- niversary of American independence. The United States Congress on Feb ruary 9. 1877 authorized President Hayes to set apart a site on Bedloe' g island which Frederick Bartholdi. the sculptor had suggested. The statue was finished in 1883, the cor ner stone of the pedestal was laid late in June 11ss5; the work of put ting the statue together was begun in May 1886 and the statue was un- yelled October zs. 1886.
 Q. How many persons change their place of residence annually in the L. S and what is the total cost of moving?
 A. Nearly seven million persons in the United States change their places of residence each year ac- cording to an estimate based on orders filed with gas companies serving the larger cities. The esti- mated cost is given as follows: To the moving men themselves $e9,- 55o,000: for new furnishings and domestic appliances s65,2so, 900; for plumbers and filters $5,910.00O and a similar amount for meals pur- chased in restaurants while the process Of moving is under way.
 Q. What is the value of lands in Southern California devoted to prune growing?
 A. In tho southern part Of the Santa Clara Valley. where prunes constitute the principal crops much of the land available for prune cuI- ture sells at $500 to $500 an acre Bearing orchards are sold at $1,000 an acre up to $2,5o0 and more. In this region the average crop from an acre Is about a ton Of the dried fruit.
 Q. How does the consumption Of soap in the |. S. compare with England?
 A. Tn the United States annual consumption is somewhat under 20 pounds per capita and in England it exceeds 21 pounds.
 c. Can you tell me something about "Cher Ami" the pigeon that became famous for it's work in the world war?
 A. Cher Ami. the army homing pigeon. was released with a message on October q. 1918 at 2:35 D. m. during an intense machine gun and artillery action and delivered the message 40 kilometers away in 25 minutes. One leg was shattered and the birds breast was pierced by a bullet. This bird Is now mounted and preserved in the Ma. tional Museum at Washington, D. c.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
IMPROVEMENTS

Today the weather can be said to have taken a turn for the better. This means, Of course. that the air became snappier, the wind had more of | bite in 1t, the mercury bulb slipped down. Coming after the "warmeet November 29 in the his tory of the state," with the last day of the month likewise memorable as a spring day, December gives evil dence of showing better form by en- tering. if not like a lion. at least with the spring of a panther.
 This warm weather has been bad for health and bad for business. Who hasn't realized, through experience. that it is easier to catch up with a cold during unreasonable weather than when 1t Is the proper tempo? As for business, ask any merchant and he can tell you that nothing ex- ercses such a derogatory influence on trade as the wrong kind of weather.
 Now there is evidence that the warm days are about over. and everyone instinctively looks forward to more satisfaction. So far we have been saving in coal bills. but have been imbibing in more medicine, capsules and the like; and we have been wondering whether winter will ever come, much as we sometimes dislike the rigors of this season.
 Soon, we doubt not, the merchants will be able to sell more heavy gar ments, from overcoats to ear muffs
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

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 cx- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con- f1dential.
 Q. How long have mirrors been in use?
 A. In Pentatuch mention is made of Mirrors of Brass being used by the Hebrews and mirrors of bronze were in common use among the ancient Egyptians. Greeks and Romans. PraXiteliestaught the use of polished silver for mirrors in BPS R. c. and mirrors of glass were first made by the Eenetians in 1900. The first mirror produced in England was made in 1873.
 Q. Is there such thing as colored snow?
 A. Colored snow has been seen in Greenland and in other parts, as on the mountains in southern Eu- rope. The usual color is red or green, the coloration being due to minute organisms known as proto- coccus nivalis.
 Q. How many species of edible mushrooms are there?
 A. More than seven hundred
 Q. How can ditch have a top?
 A. Funk and Wagnall's New Standard Dictionary of the English language gives the following as one definition of top upper extremity or highest part of anything" Top also has a military meaning which is "breastwork or parapet of trench" hence the origin of the famous ex pression lover the top.' In the sense of covering it cannot be said that a ditch has g. top.
 Q. When does the next congress openo
 A. Monday, December 5, 1927.
 Q. Where can ! obtain informa- ton about enlistment in the L. s. Marine Corps?
 A. By writing direct to the head quarters, United States Marine Corps, Washington, D. c.
 Q. What is the meaning of Kismet?
 A. It means fate" according to Mohammedan doctrine.
 c. On what date will Easter Sunday fail in 1928?
 A. April s.
 Q. How should tulips. narcis- suses and hyacinths be planted in the foll for early spring blooming?
 A. Cover the bulbs to the top and press the soil firmly around. Water once freely and cover the pots entirely with soil leaves and litter, so that they will be out Of reach of frost, or place them in dark cold cellar or room until the bulbs have become rooted. which under ordinary conditions will re- ouire five or six weeks. When the pots become well filled with roots, the moro the better, they are ready to be brought into the house. For the first few days at least the tenn perature should be moderate and even, and the atmosphere not too dry. Water freely but not to excess.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
25 Fears Ago Today

City Clerk Thompson today filed a batch of bills against Greenw wood street residents for sewer improve ments
 The secohd in the series of con- certs at the Center church will be held next Thursday evening and the program will be wholly in charge of locIl talent. The male quartette, made up of 4. S. Parsons. F. w. Latham, N. G. Curtis, and G. R. Merriman will sustain the main parts, and Prof. Laubin will play the piano.
 The railroad has ordered it's en- ployes to be yaccinated.
 The semi-annual election Of off cers was held by the Wentworth club last evening. The results were as follows: President, George A.. Quigley; vice. president. Ernest smart; secretary. Leroy Page; treas urer. Edward Hall; auditor, Clayton Wethcrill; chairman of house com- mi,tee, Edward Hall.
 A total of o2 liquor beer, and lc drug licenses have been issued for New Britain. For these the sum of $25,03S was paid.
 4 local girl who was taken to a New York insane retreat seemed to have a strange fascination for a sailor. for he sought for long time to marry her in spite of the fact that he had never seen her.
 This city as well as the surround ing territory today is covered with an immaculate robe of snow and the final evidence of winter is here. Trolley service was practically at a standstill. The merry jingling of sleigh bells was heard on the streets today.
 Douglas Mason's barn on Farm ington avenue. Plainville, burned down last night. The firemen re- spondcd with hose cart but there was not sufficient hose to reach from the nearest hydrant to the fire.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
When Skin Itches
 PetersOn's Ointment

Don't give up or become discour- aged--others may fail-but when skin is fiery and itchy and eczema tortures your body. Peterson's Oint- mcnt is sure to give instant relief and quickly heal
 It never disappoints. S5 cents a box at all drug stores.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
HONESTY

Judge Sake was not the only one who suffered from acute surprise when q speeder brought before him admitted he was travelling 4o-miles an hour So far as we can remember, no one has ever openly admitted speeding when brought before tho
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
THE PUNCH BOWL

A Dirty Story When Bess was yet & little girl, A charming little bud, She (like all other healthy kids) Just loved to play with mud! She's quite a few years older now She's thirty, if a day, And still she plays and plays with mud,
 She calls it beauty clay."
 Martin Slagle
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
SpalunG tho Beans!

spallinE tho Beans! Virginia, Jr.: Wont you play cards with me?" Mrs. Thompson: But I don't play cards. Virginia" Virginia, Jr.: "Yes you do. Mamma said you certainly played your cards we'll when you landed MT. Thompson."
 Curtis r. Lehman Copyright, 1927. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

Perhaps Big Bill thinks the pas sengers on the Mayflower were na- tives of America returning from a Cook tour.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

Joseph wasn't the only one. The. modern Favorite Son wears a coat of many colors-to suit all tastes.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

The A. B. c is national organization which furnishes newspapers and sdver- t!sers with strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro tection against fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
Following the Adagcl

Mrs, Cantrell: '1'll buy this prop erty and I'll be here Sunday 10 have you draw up the deed."
 Real Estate Agent: But why Sunday? Why not a week -day?"
 Mrs. Cantrell: T want to have 1t
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

A FEW OF sHVE'S SMILES As thrilling as a new girl.
 II As silly as a lovers quarrel.
 III As beautiful as a swethearts s smile. As annoying as an attractive rival.
 V As old as a lovers plea.
 VI As wonderful as the first Kiss. A. subtle as the psychological moment. AS lonely as tilted lover.
 TX AS momentous as q lovers trlNlal- 1ty. AS seductive as a whispered prom- ise. As dead as an ended romance.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

No Escape! Bobby, who had been overheard using language unbecoming a lad of his years, was being reproved by his mother.
 Don't you know that God is al- ways listening and it'makes Him sad to hear you use naughty words: Docs God hear EVERYTHING say. motherc"
 "Yes, Bobby"
 "Does HE hear EVERY 1HlNG that everyone in the world says? "Yes. dear.'
 Well say, mother, what kind Of q receiving set has HE got any way!"
 Mrs. Ethel B. Long
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

Fascism: A theory that the or chestra is in tune If the big horn plays loud enough to drown all dis cords.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
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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.
Guess Which. EOlksi

Guess Which. Folksi Well, here's the month that postmen hate, Month office boys are never late, Month wives pick out those fearful ties, Month cash. like Lindy, flies and flies.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
Facts and dEancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Who would have supposed that wind could damage Washington, D. C., after all these years.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

If | man builds a better mouse trap. you may assume that General Motors owns a majority Of the stock.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

The only profitable advertising medium in tho City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01
Member of the Associated Press

McmhcR of the Associated Fress The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the pee for republication of all news credited to it or not otherwise credited In this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

right. and you know the saying. Tho better the day. the better the deed.'"
 -Elizabeth Macker
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

Nothing is useless. and husband handy as topic of conversation.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

The Herald ie on sale daily In New York a. Hotalings Newsstand. Times Square; Schultz's Newsstands, Entrance Grand Central, 4.nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-01

GAS Dealt To The Fun Shop) Mother: "I don't think, darling, that you should play cards on Sun day"
 Evelyn: But, mother. we're not playing properly--we're only cheat ing!'
 Marie Guile