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New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Woman Wins Title as
 States Best Speller

Stockton, Cal, Oct. P(-Judges of a statewide spelling contest tried in vain for three days to find word Helen Lonsdale Blanchard couldn't spell.
 Her nearest rival. Mrs. Jennie Miller, also a resident of San Joa- ouin county, missed one at the end of this period, and the title Of state champion was awarded Miss Blan- chard. Governor c. c. Young pre- sented her q medal.
 Last year "ukulele" lost Miss Blanchard the title. This year She triumphed fluently over such words as rarefy, eleemosynary, folilcu- lated, chlorophyll, isosceles, ec- clesiasticism, pusillanimous.
 Miss Blanchard is determined 70 make the title permanently hers
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Observations On The Wedther

Washington, Oct. s. - Forecas' Eastern New York: Fair. slightly cooler Saturday: Sunday fair. North. ern New England; Partly cloudy ar cooler, preceded by showers ir Maine Saturday; Sunday partly cloudy followed by showers at nigh Southern New England: Partly cloudy, slightly cooler in interiol Saturday; Sunday fair
 Conditions: The disturbance thai was over northern Illinois Thurs. day night has moved northeastwar6 to the mouth of the St. Lawrence river. Pressure is high off the mid. de and south Atlantic coasts.
 The outlook is for showers on Sat. urday along the south Atlantic coasts and for showers on Sunday ir northern New England. Elsewhere in the east the weather will be most. ly fair Saturday and Sunday It will be cooler on Saturday in the norty Atlantic states.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Tn Illinois one Charles Birger,

Tn Illinois one Charles Birger, gang leader, sentenced to die for murder, has obtained a stay of exc cution pending review of his case by the state supreme court. In New Jersey one Jordan Morrison, 21- year-old Negro, was sentenced to 30 years hard labor A hours after he had attacked a girl. And there won't be any supreme court review down in Jersey. That's either because it's Jersey justice" or because the mans color is a determining factor.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Says Tae Cf ' oisHrc
 Is HTa;ll Fob in Life

Oxford. England, oct. tF-. "Work is objectionable" according to Mrs. ryraarl Wootton. director of the course in "U:ghor Education for Women" at the London Uni varsi'E
 "For most of those cng2god in industrial labor today rhei" main Job .aoulI be their usc of leisure. We must ind our Nfo's interest outside our work which is SomefhinG wa onaht 10 get done as quickly as rcssihlr," she said.
 eve ought to run civilization on 'hu theory that orr main interest in life is not the thing by which we earn our daily bread but how to got the earning over and done with quickly"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Berlin is taking an important step forward in considering the for nation of a volunteer fire depart ment. The town will not only save the money paid New Britain for putting out fires, but will enjoy a substantial cut in insurance rates. One wonders why the scheme wasn't put through years before.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

The head Of the advertising course in Northwestern university thinks manufacturers Of rouge can induce men to carry vanity cases and put perfume on their handker- chiefs-this within 5 years os inten- sive education. But will that make the girls like us any better, or will they merely laugh?
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

4 social secretary in Harper's Bazar says that the debutantes' startling economy is that they spend little or nothing for lingerie. They simply don't wear anything" one distracted mother is quoted as com blaming. IT that IS true one can readily understand why so many col lege undergraduates don the soup and fish" to crash a swell deb party.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Morton of Yale that the beginning of man goes back 10.d0Q,0Q0 years, and that it took 2,O0o000 years for man to show any signs Of difference from apes Wen agree with the professor on any proposition that takes 10,0o0,00O years to prove.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

New Jersey seems to have anoth- er Hall-Mills casa all over again. If the state can prove it's murder indictment against Mrs. Lilliendahl and Willis Beach 1t may lead to the assumption that some folk never learn from passing and current events. Whatever happens, 1t is go- ing to be a warm and hotly fought trial, with enough mystery about it to whet the appetite for sensation.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
25 Years kr7 r. 'rv
FROM HERALD FILES

The republican town comrittea did not hold meeting after the town election, but there was an in- formal gathering at Chairman Cur tin ioiners shop, the various 1acln- rcrs seeking 10 blame one another for the defeat they received. l. was rumorod today that Chairman Cur lis had decided to resign and r..ir. from politics. This could not ba verified. but some people thought { within the range of probability. All admit his chance Of going to the
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Ed Howe says q mat in Atchison starts his prayers by saying, This is Jones speaking" Wed like to know now Graham McNamee starts his and whether he uses q hook-up over B radio stations.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

A contract for concretine the base of the vading pool in Walnut Hill park has been awarded, 1t seems. But that does not include a contract 10 keep the pool free Of germs.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

The northern troops defending Peking have again changed head quarters, which is bad sign. When the generals start moving around the troops usually are moving faster.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Down in Washington a judicial de rision has been made that women must sit in public places in such q manner as not 10 attract attention. The judge. however, did not explain how that is 10 he done.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Girl Sprint Star Has
 Now Entered College

Urbania, H.. Oct. s P@Norma Zilk, 1S-year- old Chicago girl, hold CT of several world sprint records, has entered the University of 1lli- rois, with two goals-to be a good student and to make the Olympic
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

We beg to disagree with Merle Thorpe that there are 100000 laws on American statute books. The last compilation we made showed q total Of 4.732,S45.50.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

One thing is certain, the word choose" Is not in AIS vocabulary, He prefers a substitute with four letters, two Of which look like II,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

" -r. "a --'.- -''- isn't in," it may mlan, "ILe isn't in funds"
 They cant blame the voters, Is il the diners fault if he must choose between liver and sausage?
 A man may be down, but he isn't out unless hc had rather talk about his i'll fortune than his prospects. An easy way to start a fire in th" furnace Is 10 flick q match through the door carclcszly IS though the place were q forest.
 Discretion ie learned in the school of experience. You just act the fool and let the naiehbors do th" rcet.
 Correct this sentence: "Sho was q wonderful cook" s1id the woman, "nut .eho wanted 9 dollar moro each woa1l and I lot her eo.'
 Copyright 1927, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

That world series game yesterday was rather one-sided. But why shouldn't it be. Look at the differ ence between the two teams.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Member Audit Bureau or Circulation The A B .. ts q national organization which furnishes newspapers and aoVei- t..er. with strictly honest 1naSels e' circulation Our circulation s,atlstes are n,sa1 uron thl. audit Thit 'nsuret pro .e-t'on against fraud in newspaper dis- ,ribut!on figures to both national ana local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Trying to Forget!

Henry: Why don't you go in the water? You're not afraid of drowning, arc you%"
 Glora: "Oh, not of drowning, but Id hate 10 see all my past life flashed before me-
 Il. E. Moritz
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

One result of manufactured love- Illness is that Harrison Fisher, famed artist, says pretty girls are drug on the market"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Hartford has acquired land to double the size of Brainard field. There seems to be no dispute over the value of airports in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

1T the Pirates still think they can win the ". k. ". S. they are born optimists.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
A ' Sports
International
IlNnlnstiC
Feminine NicN.

Nargie: What did they do then?' Naughn "Gchrig sacrificed Ruth" Nargfc: Selfish thing, Why didn't he sacrifice himsalf?"
 E. K Nauro
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

rlainNlla IS discussing project 10 have signs ou roofs Of hujidlngs fo guide a}iltors. Iris is ratn.r strange. considering that th gov .rnors airrl4ue ehaIftou. l1# rof.r s,+ laissrG .hr aay home.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

womens track team.
 She holds the worlds indoor record for the So-yard dash; thf rational record for the 1O0-yard dash and the 220: and the nationa indoor record for the 1o-yard dash.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

The next new Wright Whlrl"lnd engine will carry plane $500 miles, if is announced. This providing storms and fogs permit.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

The annual inspection of the fire department is to take place thls afternoon, with not a fire in sight.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Facts ondEUhctes

The professional plays for money; an amateur plays to get copy.
 Politics makes strange bed fel- lows. Political plums arc found in the pork barrel.
 Conservatism is just dctermina- ton to hold your present place close 10 the trough.
 About half Of the feeling called rand5rlUst is a desire 10 come back later and astonish the natives.
 The League is at least an inter- national revival meeting, enabling tho members to feel righteous at in- ceryals.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

"Why do you want to be nn aviator, Roland?" asked his mother, with interest.
 Sos I can fly over the baseball fields during the Wold's Series and see the games for nothlng!' he re- piled.
 Mrs. l.. R. Reuter-
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
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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., 1927-10-08

Tn, Herald Ia or sale daily in Ne" York at Hotalng's Newsstand. I'mes square; schultz's Newsstands Entrance c;rapd Central i2nd Street,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Fortunately, after that cFuller Is pushed to the city hall and back, mo- body is expected 10 eat 1t.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Among the Rest Sellers. Folks. The Book Of Summers closed, but
 Folks,
 The Fun Shop Book of mirth and
 jokes Is showing record sales, you bet. Have you secured your copy yet?
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Tho only profitable atvertisins meo'um iu the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

rlappers are said 10 be natural hero-worshipers. Ii pays 10 De hero.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

The report that Herb Pennock was permanently injured seems to have been vastly exaggerated.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Flood lights on North Main street will also help parkers to park thelr cars and find them three hours later;
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Way DO,yn Wonder h.

Way DONn fOI'!Vf IT. Alan: I've got something to tell } ou." Barbara (nervously) "Wait until we get past this corn field" Alan: Why" Barbara: ITO many ears,"
 Anne Hall (Copyright. 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

A respectable prohibitionist is one who can defend his cause elo- 5ucutly without the help of few drinks.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

4 fashionable ncishborhood is enc in which the bill collector doesn't call until after 10 a. Ill.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

phe Associated Press Is exc usively en- titled to the use for republication or all news credited 10 1t or not otherwise credited iu this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
THE OBS { R VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City ana Its People

tin all the press notices. What're we stage hands?"
 "Aw right. Alll right. On'y re- member we aint gain a thing through that line all day. We'll leave you carry it through left tackle then, Spike. Now don't go maxim any grandstand plays and forget you got an interference. You can tell her how good you are after the game, see?"
 Say now lissen. Are you still sore because she turned you down last winter for me? Now femme tellya somepin-"
 "C'mon fellas. Whaddya say. We gotta get goin'."
 "Aw ri' Spike heres gon' 10 try 10 take the ball through left tackle. He wants to show his girl how good he is"
 Now lissen Steve. A coupla more cracks like that and I'll forget you're captain, see? I'm entitled to a coupla tries with this here ball, ain't I? Amt I worked hard all season and now you want me to run interference while you get all the cheers from the guys in the grandstards that think all football is in carryin' thuh ball. Phooie on that, big boy"
 Yeah? Well lissen, Spike. If you don't like the way 1 run this here team"
 "Whaddya say, guys, whaddya say? Less get goin'."
 "A ri, let's go, fellas. Everyb ody hard now. And don't forget your interference, Spike"
 "Ne'mind me. I know how to play football. I played football while you were hanging around the coach of your Kindergarten class tryin' to get appointed captain of the tiddlede- Wnks team, see?'
 Say lissen, Spike. Do you mean to say I played around for captain on this here team? Say lissen. I'd rather try to captain a gang of wildcats than try to get along with some of you guys. I only took this job because I knew if I didn't some head like you would get 1t and"
 "Whaddya say, guys, whaddya say. Less get goin'."
 "Aw ri. Everybody hard now"
 The ball is passed. Spike takes It and makes two yards through tackle. They go back into the hud- de 10 resume the argument. The stands begin to wonder if the Beta house is throwing tea dance this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

II will be some time before the communists control the world
 They cant control themselves first
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
ilnp EClsND

When l grow up," said little Roland, I'm going 10 be an avia- tor"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

How 10 get excitement o4t oG hot- ting on the worlds series without running any chances. fat 4 hat S10 that the Pirates will nin: then lot E bet s1o that A will lose hls bet. Then let A and B make an agree ment 10 pool their earnings
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
Locals

Da people dat mistook Jerrico .Iddy for de Prince of Wales be- cause he fell off a merry-"o-round at dc carnival Tuesday eve am mis- t2Eon. 9lr. Cjddy's title am de Prince of JaiIs.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Entered al the Port Oflce at New Brit ain as Second Class Mail Matter
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
I nsOlyeI!

InsolyeI! Jimmy; "Tell me riddle, Dad" Dad: Why does ! man get mar vied 9" Jimmy: T give up. Whats the arSwer"" Dad: Nobody has ever been able to find it"
 Jessie R. Crispin
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

rIlly for de Prince of Wales be- cause he fell off a merry-"o- round It dc carnival Tuesday eve am mis- taken. 1lr Giddy's title am de Prince of Jails.
 Several accidents has occurred at dc carnival dis week. Horace Peely vas blown through de side ob de r5nt when he stunll a pin in de fat lady. Friends of Mr. Aspirin Garglc will also be prievod to learn dat he and one ob de elephants decided to sit down and both chose de same sitting place. Mr. Gargie, unfortu- nately, saw it first.
 
 MT Narolcon pimpcy dragged one ob his late feet while ndin' in de roller-coastor.
 Oyster Pipp had a dislocated thumb and seven dollars after a crap game held at Alex Aleyander's mule and horse mansion Friday eve. Dr. Thorax Pustule relieved him ob 10th.
 Miss Oscarc'ta Doodle was de winner ob de roasting ear eating contest held in de basement ob de Second African Church Wednesday eve, consuming sixteen dozen. Miss Doodle's cars was so full oh butter, following dis feat. dat de announce men oh her victory had 10 be made to her in de sign language. Personals With Which I is Concerned, l wishes to take back what I remark cd about my husband. dat he is q fiend in human form. What I said was incorrect. His form ain't hu- man. Mrs. Joy Nicey. Girl Owns big watermelon patch, full chicken house, etc, will marry handsome, dark gentleman Black boy, if you is looking for Q heaven on earth here's your chance, SaXa- rhola Poppy.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

The lI-hrs' smoEast2ck in Eng laad aap.us to be 2o% feet high. aul a dar@h.,r Of a staoploHch climbed i'. Tho fellows rorljring one of the Stanley Works stacks no doubt laal 'a. rm with mixed emotions
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

We suppose lot of you boys will be heading down for New York to- day in order to see the ball game, so we will conclude our very valu- able series of road guides with the correct directions for reaching that mc.roDOlis. Leaving New Britain on West Main street, proceed as in first route we gave Chat to the Bear Mountain bridge-we have no doubt but what you cut it out and saved { it) as far as Danbury, passing through Plainville, Bristol Terry vile, Th0maston, Watertown, Wood bury and NcWt6wn. At Danhury, turn left down Main street, then rieht up hill and around triangular (anproyimatcly) green, going left up another hill and slowing down to pass motorcycle officer. Suddenly, in wild hilIy country, find concrete road, and make up for time lost un- der police surveillance,
 Ridgcneld This place is SO old fashioned that it still has watering trough. but this serves as q. good landmark nowadays. Turn right when you reach tiff you recognize it in these horseless days-and pro- cced to South Salem. Keep pro- cocdtne.
 Cross River, This is not a direc- ton but a town name. and if you don't believe us We refer you to . NTy\ \~+-I1 tN ~.c I,7 F,- inhabitants. We understand one of them can talk at least broken Eng ! fish.
 Katopah. You are now in the re- zion ot~Now York city reservoirs not meaning rum row. either. Turn southward here to Mount ! Kisco. and straight ahead. You will now begin 10 strike the most torn up roads and the most amazing net work of detours in eastern United States, including those around Ser lin. (Note: One of our readers has written in asking for directions on getting through kensington and i Berlin, but this is beyond even our 1 powcrs). No matter what routes we specify for you from now on, you will find them torn up. You will | have to drive behind gas stations, up and down bumps large enough i 10 have separate names as noun tains on maps, along city sidewalks, and behind COWS who resent your intrusion of their pastures. But you know New York is a big place and you can't very well miss it, no matter how far off the track you stray. Eventually reaching
 New York. Ask the first IS police mon where Yankee Stadium is. One of them ought to know: in fact, all of them ought 10 be bound there themselves, and you can have a spe- | cial escort to clear your way, allow ing you to arrive in a triumphant. brass bUttoned blue e-coated display. You will now find the entire sta dium sold out and will have to Of fer to climb and repaint the flag role if you expect to be where you can see the game. <
 
 evening and see q show, the wise thing to do is to leave your car around 160th street or beyond and take the elevated or subway (advt.) But if you insist on driving all the way downtown and actually arrive there, you will have one item Of knowledge to calm your fears of the heavy traffic. The drivers Of all the other cars are good ones if they weren't they wouldn't have been able to get this far into the city themselves.
 It just occurred to us that this helpful guide may be printed toe late for service b4t paste it in your scrap book and use 1t next tune you head for the Sron-lX.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

l. isn't at all difficult 10 Amer icanizo an alien after his children get old enough 10 boss him.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
I,cms from the DalktoMn News

IWTTFN HUH FITV H'-EN VV''F1 'N'' Edited by Onyx and FlOrian
 Supervised by Paul s. PoTcrs)
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

An ambassador ie a privileged character, not hning amcnahle 10 the law, Of 'ae country in which h. plies his trade, But ae tho Chilean ambassador can testify, that does not make his craft immune from ac- cidents when riding on tires
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

When tho kid tells tho caller "Ha isn't tn," it may mfan, "IIe isn't in funds
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

TELEPHONE CALLS
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

We hava often wondered just what kind of a >goes on while the football players are in the huddle before the play. We imagine that it goes somewhat like this;
 "Well, now that we've been stopped a couple of times for no gain. let's have the ball, will yuh? I haven't had the ball once this quarter. Whaddya think I'm out here for, anyway-the fresh mir? Gimme the ball once and lemme take it through that big bum that's playing left tackle"
 "Now lisscn, Spike, wo gotta work this out systematic. We aiGt been getting nothing through that line, Now what I say is let's get off a fast forward pass from Butch here 10 me over the left side of the line and"
 "Naaaaaaaah. All you been dotn' all day is gettin' brilliant ideas about takin' the ball on pass. We got some rights on this team even if you are captain. We been doin' all the dirty work and you been get
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

A free country is one in which half of those present look seIf-con- scious when you mention genius.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY

THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
 Traffic some motorists are going South With the usual zest, And some are bucking railroad trains And promptly Going West!
 Social 4 famous educator says that col lcecs need more discipline. TIo apparently thinks the paddle should he applied to the seat of learning!
 Sports Girl football fans with blankets Give us q mirthful bleat; < bunch of those warm babies Have NEVER had cold feet
 International "The first thing that strikes q visitor to America" says a British novelist. lis its generosity" Wrong. It's an automobile!
 
 Domestic The genial mayor Of New York Is quite q pleasing talker; Although he's no pedestrian Hes famous as q Walker.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

SUBSCRIPTION RATES SSQo Year.
 S2e0 Three Moaths.
 75c. a Month.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

We quite agree with Professor pl'
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

IT We haven't any great leaders at present, it is because we have no great grouchcs 10 capitalize.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Americanism: If the big boys are meddled with, they will keep the country prosperous for all of us.'
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

You have no right to go to the CoGs T. you hit the puddl', inc oth- CT fellow gets the splash.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08
New Britain Herald HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg. G Church Street
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

There are three classes: lower, middle and upper-thoso who pay cash. rhoso who charge 1t. and those who let the estate settle il.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

Mrs. l.. R. Reuter-
New Britain herald., 1927-10-08

. MT. Nanolcon pimpcy dragged one ob his late feet while ridin' in de roller coaster.