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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
FLASHES OF LIFE: CONNIE TAIMADGE
NOT TO REMAIN BRUNETTE FOR LONG

New York - Constance Talmadge
is brunette but not for long. Her
dark tresses are SO distasteful that
she hid them under a big hat while
her picture was being taken, re-
marking: Il won't take off my hat
till I'm blonde again"
St Joseph. Mich. Mrs. Josie
Smith was a witness in behalf of
King Ben Purnell. Are you still
living in the faith?" she was asked.
No, 1 have bobbed my hair"
Atlantic City Mrs. Adeline
Germany. 50. Is sorry she did not
begin to fly sooner. Now that she
has had her first airplane trip she
intends to 90 up often.
made q bit of money buying into
United States Steel. In one day
after the purchase was revealed,
they made a paper profit OF $780,
900. Steel common went up 5 IA.
The DuPonts had bought 114,00o
shares.
Edinburgh - Some Scots think
little OF Harry Lauder. it seems.
When the town council voted Sir
Harry the freedom of the city, Coun-
Gilman Crawford dissented with the
argument that no man had done
more to bring Scottish songs into
contempt and that Lauder had de-
graded Scottish song and folklore in
the eyes Of the world.
Cessna, Italy \ On his 44th birth
day the Duce Is awaiting the arrival
of another Mussolini. The stork is
due with his fourth child and he
hopes for more.
New York - Bulls and bears are
much more thrilling to E. Sanford
Hatch than brides. Bored by s34.-
900 worth Of golf in less than three
months, he is back in Wall street.
Thirty years ago he bought a New
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
HEIsE REINSTATED

Washington. July % P-August
Heiee, who was suspended as as
sistant prohibition administrator at
New York. following charges that
he had used third degree methods
in obtaining evidence, was rein
stated yesterday and assigned to
headquarters here. Heise will be
special Investigator. Assistant Sec
rotary Lowman said the former as
sistant administrator had been VIM
dicated Of the charSeAN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
DEBT PROBLEM IS
institute TOPIC
Political Experts Consider
Problem at Conference

Williamstovn. Mass. July % Up
and China were subjects of round
table discussion at the institute Of
politics today.
DR.. Joseph S. Davis Of Stanford
university, who is leading the inter-
of the three great financial problems
now facing America-inter- allied
debts, German PREPARATIONS and priv
ate Investment abroad by Americans
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
MORE ICE CREAM EATEN

Ice cream production in the United
States has increased 240 per cent
in Is years years, rising from 95,-
100000 gallons in 1910 to 324.665.-
600 gallons in 1926. Although a
small branch of the dairy industry.
utilizing only about IS per cent of
all milk produced, ice cream manu-
facture employs more than $4,000
persons and pays out in salaries
more than s75,000,0o0 a year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29
GAS RANGES STOLEN

Springfield. Mass. July % ~
Must be hot weather." commented
police yesterday when the owner of
a large block reported that during
the last two days two apartments
had been forced open and the gas
ranges removed from the kitchens.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29

too-strong for Greenwich club and
score is 10 to with society out in
force.
Danbury Speeding car wrecks
hospital ambulance which was going
after patient. and driver. Arthur
Hoyt, who also is a fireman. Is hurt.
New Haven - Bat" Battalino
who was handy with the gloves as an
amateur. keeps up stellar display by
a knockout OF Young Wagner of
New London in one minute and one
half.
New Haven - Telegram goes to
Governor Fuller from Mrs. Sarah
Berardelli, of New Haven whose
husband was one Of those killed and
for whose death Sacco and Vanzetti
are under death sentence. But New
Haven has not found the woman.
New Haven Newspaper men
qualify for many a good job. Now
Arthur Reed Kimball, long with the
Waterbury American. is elected
president of Connecticut Chamber of
Commerce.
Hartford - Have you your little
red book'-the state register and
manual? Secretary of State Pallotti
is sending out the 1927 edition with
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29

too-strong for Greenwich club and
score is 10 to with society out in
force.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29

Greenwich - British polo players
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29

Norwalk - Leaking gas from a
bathroom water heater brings death
to DR.. Robert Frankfeldt, Brooklyn
n. Y, graduated as dentist in
June,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-29

York stock exchange membership
for 100000. Last May he sold it
for $4,000 and retired to the links.
Now he has bought another seat for
S2lS,O00.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
NEWSPAPER CIRCuLArIoNs

The Audit Bureau of Circulations Was formed in 1911. It was spon- sored by advertisers and to this day lis under their control. Its object has been to verify newspaper cir culations and dcbunk wild claims and exageerations, such as were common before that time. It's in auence has been wholesome, and .l20O newspapers of the better class hold memberships.
 Newspaper advertising rates arc based on circulation. When news paper makes q wild claim about cxaggcration and collects q rate based on this claim it is the adver- tiser who is paying for what he doesn't get. The A. B. C. debunks such claims and insures payment of the proper rate.
 The X. B, C. regularly makes an audit Of the Heralds circulation records. they do il as sIdlIfully and thoroughly as hank auditors exam line hank records, The Herald makes Inc circulation claims that are not in oorsouance with the circulation records that come under the scrutiny .oe the 4. B. (. Statements by the bureau regarding advertising have .tne authenticity of bank examiners e lo.'s.
 Through rne \ R. (. the news ..nar= r.a.ea are members, play fair .-a tE- ad.er5sfae puhlic. They ..at ..4 Haseau confirm the figures a14 advertisers are given the aasur- a7-a ta-- .aag are correct in every .a-aL
 u.a seasoned advertiser believes alm.f justified Tn mol bo,ioving a .ercag-.t5n sratr,aea. that is not .barh~I Iy aa A. B. C.'andt,. Why saoH8 be? l. would hc like accept .ns an uaauIued hank report. Ii Isn't being done because it isn't .orGcaL
 The HoralI's ejaculation is like an open tooN It cannot exaggerate and does not need to do SO. A. F. .r experts arrive regularly and they give tie verdie'. The Herald ac-
 .lt7 inc verdict with satisfaction and i.s advertisers are fully pro- t-eteI ny knowing The facts
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
E.tNIJ IT. HALL

Years ago. when a famous Bos- ton orator made a speech in the west, one of his auditors later told him how great it was, especially noteworthy because it gave his hear CTS an opportunity 10 learn how Faneuil Hall is pronounced.
 Now it is even possible for q wis itor to bean town 10 sec it without heinz kin 10 the fellow who sought needle in a haystack. No longer is if necessary for citizens doing bus mess in that section of the city to have people ask them q dozen times a day, Where is Taneuil Hall ?" The historic building now can be seen from Washington street, due to the citys good work in eliminating the horde of buildings which grew mp all around the structure.
 Widening Of the thoroughfares around Faneuil Hall had a two-fold ohiect-siving more space for traffic and providing an appropriate set ting 10 the famous landmark, As Boston got along for many years minus the artistic setting for its downtown gem it might be gathered that the exlgencies of adding to the traffic space was the chief consid- cration in making the improvement
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

place in the opportunity to fool the city. The building situation IS now well under hand, although 1t may take some time for some of those steeped in the old methods to realize
 1t. The city had several shocking experiences before order and proper regulation was sponsored in build ling operations and has no desire to return to past principles. The pres ent building laws are for the benefit of the public but they will benefit nobody unless they are enforced. The building inspector knows his potatoes and is enforcing them. That's what he is getting paid for.
 It Is possible for the city 10 refuse certificates Of occupancy where the
 law is not complied with. This is q trump card and will be played wherever necessary,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
FREE MAIL DELIVERY AND SiDIW .tLkS

The adyisablity of property own CTS constructing adequate sidewalks has from time immemorable been agitated in these columns; but judg- ing from the report Of Postmaster Erwin. there is still room for pointed suggestions. When 1t is realized that there are S2 streets in New Britain lacking free postal delivery because of failure to provide proper side walks for letter carriers, and that 5000 residents within the city lack such mail delivery for this reason, it is evident that too many property owners regard the expense of putting down sidewalks as more important than free mail delivery.
 These streets, of course, are found in the outshirts; but there appears 10 be no logical reason why streets lined with dwelling houses in the suburbs should not possess slde- walks. The sidewalks usually are built in front of homes, but on such streets there usually are q few vacant lots-and the vacant lot owner who is enthusiastic about constructing a sidewalk alongside it usually is an exception. On some streets sidewalks are even lacking in front of homes.
 It is for this reason that one sees a motley collection of rusty letter boxes attached to poles in these sec tions. The people get their mail at the nearest point where sidewalks lead. IL is a poor system and ought to be abolished by the construction of sidewalks.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

Showing a gain in population cer- tainly was terrible task in those days. Better results followed since that time however, and with the ex- .ception Of one decade-ln lSS0-- when the population dropped nearly Ia thousand. the progress has been marked, the last census of 1920 giv- ing it a comfortable $40.
 Why some towns grow and others don't depends upon more than To- cation, although if all things are .equal-which is not frequent-the town with the location" has the ad- vantage. In l756. when the first census was taken. there were ten towns In Connecticut with larger population than Hartford's S,O27 Of that time. These ten larger towns were Lebanon, Middletown, New Ha- ven, Norwich. Fairfield. Pennington, Ston!ngton, Slratford, Wallingford and Windsor. And Of these. which would you suppose was the largest? You may know your Connecticut his tory or you may have forgotten it.
 Anyhow, here's the answer-it was Middletown, with 5,664 proud and Independent residents. And the sec ond largest was Norwich, with 5.540. Time certainly shuffles the cards.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

use for several years. The produc- ton has been as high as approM- mately 100000 cubic feet of heli- um per month,
 Q. Did former President of the United States, James Monroe sign the Declaration of Independence.
 4. No. Q. Was the office of President of the United States vacant during the hours between the death of President Harding and the swearing in of Vice President Coolidge?
 A. There was no de jure Presi- dent of the United States. Coolidge was the de facto President during that short period.
 Q. What was the color of Lind bergh's airplane The Spirit of St. Louis"
 A. Gray and white.
 Q. How can ink spots be re- moved from a carpet?
 X. Moisten the spot with citrie acid and rub it gently. Repeat the operation until the spot disappears.
 c. Who won the prize for the best slogan for the Jewett automo- bile in the contest last year?
 A. J. Luther Mcfarland. Cairo. West Virginia. His slogan was "Built to Win, Without. Within"
 Q. When was the movie The Sheik" filmed?
 A. In 1921.
 Q. Is there a magazine called Adventure" By whom is it pub lished?
 A. It is published semi-monthly by the Ridgway Company, at 223 Spring Street New York City.
 Q. Are volcanic eruptions always preceded by an earthquake?
 A. An earthquake does not al ways prccede a volcanic eruption. There may be small tremors of the earth near the volcano but. the eruption is not caused by an earth quake
 Q. Is sulphur always present in oil wells?
 A. Sulphur fumes or sulphur are likely 10 be present and probably there is a trace of sulphur in all crude oils. In some the amount is sufficient 10 produce injurious hy- drogeu suiphide vapors.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
NEW FRENCH DITIES

It is said that the American em- bassy in Paris was "surprsed' at the nature Of the new French duties on American goods-and this sur prise did not materialize until a week after the duties went into eff feet In regard to keeping itself advised as to what is happening the American embassy in France eyi- dently has been asleep, A wide awake embassy would have known what was 10 happen in connection with change in duties before it occurred.
 But what can the United States do about the new French duties? Some Of them are four 10 six times higher than before, and will result in com pletely shutting out g large variety of manufactures. But whose bus mess is that, ours or that of France? |? The United States is like the fellow in glass housc-hc cannot throw bricks. Uncle Sam also has duties and some Of them are not very low When the recently devised Franco German commercial treaty was adopted il was hailed in America as more evidence that the two nations on both sides of the Rhine were get ting closer together" The Locarno pacts previously had the same effect, Now it is discovered that d conner cial treaty means what it says-and inc duties have gone up against America. The result is that so far as France is concerned, Germany and England have q decided business 'adyantage over the United States. We are the debt collectors, not the "most favored nation.' Who ever heard Of debt collector being popular?
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
JAPAN'S DISAPPOINTMENT

Before the birth of the second daughter to the Empress Nagako of Japan. the entire nation was busy with prayers that the newcomer be a hoy. Had the youngstor been an heir 10 the throne the celebration throughout Japan would have been enormous and prolonged as one writer had it.
 Emperor Hirohito has been an enlightened monarch. He also would have been overjoycd to have seen a prince born to the royal establish mcnt. But a wise nature has things so arranged that not even king with nearly medieval powers has the slightest influence in deciding what q newcomer is 10 be-prince or prin- cess.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

sell at bargain on easy terms, 12 room modern house on Greenwood street. A. P. Harsh. 74 Greenwood street.
 J. AI Brady offers for sale 216 feet Of land on Vine street for s1,- 800
 New Britain is again free from smallpox. The last patient was dis charged today and the dread disease is now ended here.
 The Master Builders association of Massachusetts and Connecticut held its meeting today in Springfield, but through a mistake a Massachu- setts delegate came 10 this city, thinking the gathering were here. o. F. Curtis is president Of the local association.
 Peter Crona was injured in a run away yesterday afternoon. He had been driving home from a dash out the Plainyille road Near the Black Rock bridge the horse bolted against "a line of sewer pipe and ran away, throwing Mr. Crona out His head was cut and nearly all the cuticle was scraped from one side Of his face. Mr, Crona will be kept to the house for two or three weeks.
 The Skandia LauI Improvement association was organized last eve- ming with a capital stock of S2Q,oo0 and large tract of land on Ash street. Officers elected were as fol- lows; President Aaron Danielson; secretary, Charles A. Ericson; treas urer, C. Ebbesen.
 The Sweeney Matthews bout al the Casino last night was most nn- satisfactory. Sweeney did all the fighting Matthews doing q footrace. At the start Of the sixth round Mat thews refused 10 answer the bell and Sweeney was given the decision. The crowd yelled fake,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
Observations On The Weather

Eastern New Iorll-Fair tonight and Tuesday: Somewhat warmer Tuesday and tonight in extreme north portion; diminishing north west winds becoming variable.
 For Southern New England-Fail tonight and Tuesday; slightly warm CT Tuesday in west portion; dimin- ishing northwest winds becoming variable.
 New Haven and Nicinity-Fair tonight and Tuesday.
 Weather Conditions
 A long ridge of high pressure ex- tending from Alabama northeast ward to Ontario is producing pleas ant weather in all the eastern sec tions. A slight secondary disturb ancc central over Minnesota is caus- ing unsettled, shoWery weather iu the upper Mississippi valley and western portion of the lake region The temperature is rising in the central districts where it is very high for the season of the year
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights and warm. sllnny days.
 Forecast till 8 p. m. Tuesday;
 Connecticut. Massachusetts and Rhode Island - Slightly warmer in northwest portion; diminishing northwest winds.
 Tpmnpra turoS yectprday
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
THE CLINE JURY

Il perhaps has not gone unnoticed that many of the talesmen excused from service on the Cline jury stressed the fact they did not be- Iteye in capital punishment; others let it be known they did not care to apply the death penalty in the case at bar. The state has been try ing 10 get jury which believes in capital punishment; the defense has been trying to avoid such a jury, The difficulty experienced in obtain ing the jury indicated that large blocks of citizens have come to doubt the right Of the state to take human life.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
TRYING TO FOOL ClIt'S Bi DING DIpARINI.NT

One of fine chief outdoor sports in tho city seems 10 be the desire 10 tooI t0a luhmg department. Scarce ly IS the hack Of the building in sper'or turned when buildings plans are changed. Out or 100 buildings under construction investigated by the building inspector, more than 20 "are found to have had tUe plans changed, contrary 10 thc law made and provided This is one ont Of every tro-rather a high percentage for a sUJposndly lav-abidug com mmwty
 it seems 10 Da hard for a multitude .o' builders to understand that the .o'd system of do-as-you-please h'as ,h7need. A change has also taken
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answ 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.. losing two cents :n stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered, All letters are conf1dential.-E0
 O. Is it true that most French made automobiles and locomotives are handmade?
 A. Automobiles and motives are made in France by machinery and tools which are mostly pur- chased in the United States. Some tools made in France are used but work with them is slower than with American tools. More hand labor is employed than in the United States but it is not correct to say that au- tomobiles and locomotives are man. ufactured by hand in France.
 Q. What was the last year of the nineteenth century
 A. The year 1900.
 Q. What is the value of an Aus trian kronen?
 A. II has no value now. The new lpi+ of c,,rranru .,.ia iS schilling.
 Q. How many United States Army and Navy Medical men were killed during the World War?
 A. There were 172 officers and enlisted men in the medical division of the Army and B medical officers in the Navy killed in the World War?
 Q. What Is the home address of Helen Wills, the tennis star?
 A. Berkeley, California.
 Q. Who played the part Of Bess Morgan in the motion picture, Cap tain Salvation?
 A. Pauline Starke.
 Q. What is the meanings of the terms placement" gross ton mage" and met tonnage" as applied 10 shipsn
 A. Displacement is the volume of water q vessel displaccs, mcasur- ed by weight in tons. Gross tonnage is the tonnage of the ship plus the area of any enclosed space for ma chinery, crews, quarters. etc. Net or registered tonnage is the gross ton- rage less space for machinery, crews. quarters. etc. Q. Where is the helium plant owned by the United States govern n. .ent located ? How much helium is produced?
 4. The United States Helium Production Plant is located near Fort Worth, Texas. It is under the Jurisdiction of the United States Bureau of Mines and has been pro- ducing helium gas for government
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
''II'' v
EN Brucc A. Shirnr

By Bruce A. Shirer I've taken my fun where l found I've frolicked about quite a bit But a, creature Of sin who read
 Mrs. Glynn
 Was the first to tell me of It" I sought TT" in flappers and
 housWives.
 I sought Tt" in models and
 maids, In doWagers, duchesses, typists- In women of various grades. Alas, fl evadcs and eludes me; Ilay" l ever discovered it? NIT, But my search has uncovered q swell bunch of danes I've learned about women from "It."
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
The Nth Degree Of ImDaiipnce

My lyc-yyar old niece is ir the habit of gathering the eggs on the iarm.
 A few weeks ago she went out as usual to gather them and, after gathering several. she spicl one hen sitting on nest. She walked boldly over and picked her up. Finding no egg there, she put the hen down again, set her basket down, leaned garst the door. and crossing her arms she remarked; Well, hurry up, old hen. l cant wait all day, you knoW."
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
ARE YOU MARRIED? GA Fun Shop Drama)
 In Three Acts
 By Ernest W. Kclleher
Act One

act one (Nichaels and Hartley, two busi- hess men, partners, are Tn q hotel l oom at q city some distance re- moved from their home. Mr. Mich aels has just opened telegram from his Wi~o.
 Michacls: My wife wants q check Tor $25. She must think I'm made Of money"
 Hartley: Whats the use of cry ing about it? They're all like that. Send it to her"
 Michaels: No, by gosh. I'll play trick on her. I'll send her a check for 25 kissos." Act Two CThe scene is the same room. Mich aels is absent. Hartley enters the room. He picks up an envelope ad- dressed to Mrs. Michaels. IL is un- sealed. He opens it) Hartley: That's a kind of a dir ty trick. She may be depending on getting that dough. I'll just send her a check in the firms name and tear this thing up"
 Act Three CThe scene remains the some. Both men arc in the room. Ii is eve ming ot the next day)
 Minhacls: T think I'll call up my wife and kid her about that check" "
 Hartley: "Go ahead" Nichaels puts in a long distance calL)
 Michaels: Well, swoetic, did you get the chcck?" Voice on the Telephone: Yes, darling. Thanks very much. The ice man cashed it for me this after noon"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
25 Tears Ago Today

The total expenses of the town last year amounted to S1SS,3S6.34, an increase Of $24,3i1. 50 over the proceeding twelve months.
 Local brick manufacturers who have been approached regarding the brick trust now hear that J. P. Nor gan Is in back of the movement.
 Don't build, buy this place. Will