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New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
LOVE SCENE-WHEN MOTHER
 WAS YOUNG
By Paul s. Powers

By Paul s. Powers
 Oscar: Would Q buggy ride be hunky- -dory, kid?"
 Myrtle: "skidoo! Roll your hoop. guy"
 Oscar: "We'll have lallapaloosa of a time. Can that stuff! We'll go to the barn dance and everything will be bully-I'm no spooner. Hon. est. kid!"
 Myrtle: Well, if you don't get fresh, I should worry!" Oscar: "Yeh! Ishkabibble!"
 THE SAME SCENE-NOW
 Harhy: Hop into the unfurnished flivver. sister" Phyllis: Say, you hello hound, I'm giving you the rush out-see ? I don't swing any curves with any sofa squirrel! Lay back in your cradle and shake that rattle of>yours on home" Harry: Listen, girl friend, we'll have slick time. You can stuff that in your vanity! We'll go to the shin- dig and massage while-Im a good orange. sis! I'm no sausage seller from Salt Lake-honest baby"
 Phyllis: Well. frater. if you don't try the huddle system when we do the parking act, I'll trust my enam- el to you. Let's go."
 Harry: 'Yeh! It'll be the weeds"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
"MELLONIsM" SUITS U, S,

Propaganda having It's object the reconsideration of the foreign debt settlements to the United States re- ceived new impetus following the dispatch of letter by Secretary Mellon to the president of Prince ton university. The letter gave the British government an opportunity to broadcast an astonishing total of propaganda, and in 1t the term of "Mellonism" was used to denote the American attitude that honest war debts should be paid.
 If this is "Mellonism" let us have it. Americans do not embrace the European view that debts should be 1 cancelled and will never do 50. The peoples money was loaped to Europe and expended In their be- half like water. The promise to pay back every cent of the money was explicit Without the help of the money furnished by Americans and the man-power furnished when the nation entered the war, the allied cause would have collapsed.
 In addition to the government debts, huge sums have been loaned to Europeans by private American banking firms. One never hears a suggestion that the debts to the pri. vate firms be cancelled. It is only the governments money which should be abandoned--a view that the private banking firms are sus- pected of helping.
 1 The reason is plain: If the gov- ernment abandons the collection of the debts due the possibility of private collection of private debts is aided by that much. One never hears of the British government suggesting the cancellation of debts tloated by banking concerns in Wall street: nor does one hear this from the French government. It Is Uncle Sam's money that they are after, merely because he i. supposed to have plenty, But this money that
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Mayor Walker of New York Is just like Mayor Hylan was in one respect-he insists that the five cent fare must be retained in that city at all hazards.
 The mayor is being severely criticized in some quarters on the score that the transportation system cannot sell something for less than it costs to produce and still break even.
 Which is true. But politics is poll tics; the five-cent fare is part of New York politics. No mayor ad- vocating an increased fare on the subways or elevated lines could ever expect to run for dog catcher after that.
 The people of New York have been educated up to-or down to- the flve-cent fare regardless of economics. The intelligent part of the population knows 1t is paying more than the five.cent fare, but that doesn't matter. The extra part of the fare comes from the general tax, which in turn Is paid by realty. which in turn is squeezed out of the rent-paying population.
 How much this amounts to, how ever. nobody seems to know. The only thing the population can un- derstand readily Is that it only costs a nickel to travel on the subways, and that Is all it cares about.
 The five-cent fare is horrible example to the transportation inter- ests in other cities where from six to ten cents are charged for a ride. That is shoe that pinches quite a bit here and there. There are some people from Connecticut, for in- stance. who when they go to New York are constrained to compare the five-cent ride with the eight cent token they buy in their home town.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
MOTHERS DAY

Few special days have taken such poignant hold of our hearts as Mothers Day. The Philadelphia girl who started this unique observance several decades ago built an edifice that has become part of our nation- al consciousness.
 The most tender rememhrances in life are unidentified with ones mother; if she has entered the haven of the blessed thoughts of her are an ever-present heritage; if she Is still alive to counsel and guide, the most loving care and af- lection is her portion. On Mothers day we join in visual honor to the name of her who stands queenly and serene above all else on this earth.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
Colonel Rogers Taking
 His Grandson to Europe

New York, May R-Colonel Henry H. Rogers sailed for Europe early today aboard the White Star liner Olympic. With him was Peter. infant son of his daughter, Countess Millicent Salm Hoogstraeten. Colonel Rogers and the child will meet tho Countess Salm in Europe.
 Just before the liner sailed. Col onel Rogers announced the sole pur- pose of the trip is to reunite tho mother and child and bring them back to America. Mrs. Rogers Is with her daughter. The four Will return probably in July, Colonel Rogers said.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Meantime the town court plan was killed; but the building code as 1t is went to press just the same. Nobody thought to change its word ing. Now the town has . building code containing the obligatory statement that prosecutions must take place in a court that does not exist.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
SUCH EMBARRASSMENT

Dear Editor: I told the waiter There was fly In the ice cream. Let him freeze" He said. "it will teach The little rascal 8 lesson! He was in the soup last night" &as so mortified My whole meal Was spoiled..! Miriam Owen
 Appropriate Clarke: How was the entertain. ment last night?" Powers: "Very good. Some rail- road fellow recited Asleep At the Switch.'" Clark: "Yes?" Powers: And then some tele- phone girl recited Asleep At the Switch Board"
 Mrs. T. G. Simons Copyright, 1927. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

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 Retrospective A lot of guys who freely say The good old days were great Get peevish when the paper Is twenty minutes late!
  A man in Illinois was arrested recently for trying to steal two horse shoes.
 With luck like that, we don't blame him for trying to steal them!
 
 Ala Mode They say that bobbed hairs going out
 And skirts will lengthen some this year: If we go back to grandma's styles The girls will wear-well-hoops. My dear!
 Social A New Jersey man was adjudged insane because he was seen whip ping an automobile. This should serve as warning to young people not 10 be too public about padding canoe!
 Sports In boats, the hunched-up fisher men
 Attempt the little fishes lives; They may not catch q lot of fish, But they'll catch thunder from their wives.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
NOT GOLD DIGGER,
 MIME. HEMPEL SAYS
Opera Singer Insists Heckscher
 Is Indebted to Her

New York. May ! LR - Frieda Hempel. German opera singer. and her counsel insist that her suit against August Heckscher. million. aire philanthropist. is not the work of . gold digger" but an action brought for violation of . contract by which she quit a concert career worth $200.000 yearly.
 Only to this extent did Mime. Hempel and Irving L. Ernst. her attorney. explain the mysterious contract for alleged breach of which she is suing the 79 year old phiianthropist to compel payment of $4s.o00 a year for "a valuable consideration"
 "1s the consideration of . 1er- sonal or, business nature?" Mime. Hempel and MT. Ernst were asked in a newspaper interview in Mime. Hempels apartment in Central Park west.
 T cannot answer that" her att torney replied. "but it is adequate. legal and to the highest degree moral = noble consideration and a most praiseworthy one of self sacrifice"
 Does she require vindication?" dozen reporters shot at the law yer.
 Well. she is . woman in public life." MT. Ernst retorted. land she doesn't wish to be known as a gold digger"
 Mme. Hempel. at this point broke for the first time the silence she had maintained during the in- terview and spiritedly 1nterposed: No. I am not a gold digger!"
 Mime. Hempel Is suing the phil- anthropist for two quarterly in- stallments. amounting to $24.ooo and interest. He is said to have paid the first installment under the contract. Decision of Heckscher's motion for . more specific com plaint Is pending in supreme court.
 Based on Mmc. Hempel's expec- tancy of life. the $4S.000 annual payments would amount to nearly $1.000,00O. The singer is now 42.
 Tt was a philanthropic agree- ment," Mir. Ernst explained. and. while 1t would have cost MT. Heckscher $4S.O0o year. it would cost Mme. Hempel $200,OO0 or more" The s200,000, he explained. approximated Mime. Hempel's con- cert earnings for a single season. which. he said. she had agreed to forego under the agreement.
 The attorney pointed out that this part of the agreement was carried out by Mne. Hempel when she failed to go on a concert tour this year. The attorney would not say, however. whether Heckscher had broken the contract in any way other than by failing to meet the payments.
 Mime. Hempel. dressed in car- mine crepe, with a rope of pearls around her neck and a square-cut emerald blazing on one finger. shrugged her shoulders when she was questioned and looked at her attorney to answer them.
 Once during the interview when Mir. Ernst said there would have been no notoriety in the case had not Heckscher chosen to pursue the course he did, Mime. Hempel raised her eyebrows when mo- toriety" was mentioned and shook her head regretfully.
 Heckscher. who was informed of the suit when he reached Cher bourg, France. from the United States, immediately booked return passage on another liner, but sud- denly changed his plans last night and embarked for Bremen, Ger many. He told interviewers he had nothing whatever to say about the allif n
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
ENDING THE WARFARE IN NICARAGUA


 L. Stimson was worth a dozen brim- stone com mmunications by Secretary of State Kellogg. Of course. Amer ican action had to be threatened If the contending forces failed to heed the ultimatum to quit gunplay: but both sides were eager to stop their act if elections could be guaranteed. This the United States is prepared to do: and after all the arms have been handed over from both sides, leaving all the guns and ammuni- tion in the hands of the American marines, the politicians can have their innings and the people can vote. Our bet is that the Liberals will win.
 The former secretary of war Is supposed to have gone to Nicaragua as the personal representative of the President in order to pull the Kellogg chestnuts out of the fire. This, at least, was the diagnosis of the majority of commentators. It was a good move by the President and attained its object. It was 8 neat method to get around the mountain of difficulties which the former policy created.
 Nicaragua, instead of continuing as a cockpit of armed conflict. with famine as the ultimate consequence, now ought to return to something approaching order. Our meddling did not attain the object of elimin- ating the Sacasa forces as opponents l of Diaz. This puppet will have to stand for election and accept the hazards of defeat. stimson told the Sacasa or Liberal forces that failure to accept the disarmament scheme , would result in being forced to fight the United States. an alternative ! that Sacasa naturally did not care to accept. But the promise that ! fair election would follow disarma- ment on both sides could not do ! otherwise than please the Sacasa {. forces.
 Stimson went into Nicaragua armed with big stick. The ultimate result will be that the Nicaragua will be left to settle their dispute with ballots instead of bullets. This cannot oe interpreted as a victory for the Diaz or Conservative faction, which for months has been upheld ! in power by the United States only to find that now it will have to 20 1 before the people to remain in pow CT or be ditched-with the latter l likelihood generally regarded as probable. It at least is hard to see how the Liberals, who have won recent elections by such overwhelm- ing majorities. can lose the next one after we unwittingly help , ed to make Diaz more unpopular that he was at the beginning.
 It is not to be overlooked that we have descended some distance from our high horse in the case of Nicaragua. A few months ago the President and Kellogg told us that Diaz was entitled to be the president and that we were in duty bound to uphold him; now we force him to prove the contention by trying to be elected. It's & sad way to treat Central American friend. No won- der Sacasa was 50 quick to accept the American offer. There's a reason if 1t is going to be a question of ballots.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
CONDITIONS

The northern disturbance has moved eastward to the Canadian maritime provinces.
 There will be much cloudiness over the states east of the Mississippi river during the next two days and shoWers are probable in this en- tire area except Northern New Eng land, Northern New York and the extreme south. The temperature
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
Speed

Speed
 A colored working man employed to wash windows at q certain fac tory in Boston was working so mod . eratcly that his actions might very well be termed slow motion" "Why don't you hurry a little morc?' demanded his superior. Boss, An has only two speeds and de other am slower than dis one."
 Gladys M. Rhodes
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
Observation On He Weather
FORECAST

Eastern New York - Generally talr Saturday; Sunday cloudy prob- aoly showers in south portion, not much change in temperature.
 southern New England-General " fair Saturday: Sunday cloudy, probably showers.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Every dub must itch to have a try
 Grand Canyon.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
RULES FOR CHILDREN

Constructive advice, this may be called. It is the compendium of rules applying to children, who by observing them, will avoid being maimed by automobiles or trucks. It comes from Patrick r. Shea, Cam bridge. Mass, traffic officer. who has been named safety lecturer to the children in the Cambridge public schools.
 Nothing is so distressing 10 the average person as to read of some innocent child being run down by an automobile or a truck. When 1t is discovered that certain simple rules may suffice to avoid the ma jority of such accidents, it is the duty of all parents to make them a part of the education of children. The idea of having a safety lec- turer in the public schools also is one that might be generally adopt ed. Here are his rules, which he is teaching the children of his city, and which are just as applicable in New Britain. We are glad to give them currency; they might save some child agony and perhaps death:
 Don't play on the street. use playgrounds.
 2.-Don't roller skate on hills. You can't stop when you want to.
 3.-Don't hitch onto wagons or automobiles.
 4.-Don't build bonfires. Many children have thus been disfigured for life.
 5.-Don't run across the street in traffic-use the cross ings and wait for the officers signal. He is always ready to help.
 6.-Don't ride your bike in the middle of the street. Stay near the right curb.
 7.-Don't throw stones. The person injured is always the in- nocent party
 S.-Don't climb on the ice wagon. Ask the driver for q piece of ice.
 9.-Don't steal rides on street cars. It's not worth the chance.
 10.-Dont play with strange dogs. They generally bite.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
CuriOlISt

"Is there something else, little man?" asked the grocer of Bobby, five years old.
 ''No I'm waiting to see you sting" prise.
 "Yes," answered Bobby, Daddy todl mother not to send me here cause you stung almost everybody that went to your store."
 ID. C. Retsloff
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
Member Andis Bureau of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Tho A. B. c. 10 a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver. ,lsers with a strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics arc based upon this audit. Thls insures pro. lection against fraud in newspaper dis tribut!on figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

When better lies are told, an au- tomobile salesman of our acquaint- ance wiH tell them.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

will not change materially. it will rise slowly, however. during Sunday in the lower Ohio valley and Ten nessee.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

By All Means!
 Jeweler: An engagement ring !? Yes. sir. Do you want something in white gold, or do you prefer green gold?' Richard: '1-ah-expect green would be better. She's a grass widow."
 Il. A. Breen
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Member of tho Associated Prest The Associated Press is exclusively en. titled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in ths paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

You can't do good work on an empty stomach" Huh. Bolshevism does its best work on that kind"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

It isn't annoying to meet people more righteous than yourself unless they try to prove it.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Alas! so many people are too rot enough to be celebrities.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

A village is place where every body is thoughtful enough to step over the dogs asleep on the walk
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

You never can teN A fool in his cups seldom crumples more lenders than a wise man in a reverie.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Americanism: Pinching pennies to save enough to splurge on a va cation.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Imperialism cannot endure. Soon
 there will be nobody small enough to pick on.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
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Sure Signs of the Tin,esi

Sure Signs of the Tinesi People wearing rubber heels: Clubs and raquets on display; People trying to be eels; Swimming channels, Folks, it.
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

The next great sporting event will be Al and McAdoo trying to show Missouri.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

The true nick. whether in a pas- ture lot or a crowded city. is one who feels an urge to use a club if you don't agree with him.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Tho Herald .s on sale daily in NeI York at Hotaing's Newsstand. Times Square; schultz's Newsstauds. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

The first who fly to Paris get s25,0o0: but high-flyers need more than that when they get there.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Correct this sentence: Don't feel ashamed" said the husband: : "The best drivers grind the gears at times"
 Copyright. 1927, Publishers
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
Bright Idea

Sheriff: I'm putting up this sign: Dangerous Curve Ahead The mo- torists always swear a blue streak when they get to it." Constable: Then why not just change the " in the sign to an 's'?'
 Il. T. Lindauer
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
FactsondFancies

When money talks. 1t frequently says: "Mistrial."
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

The Vests present attitude seems to be that soft words butter no third terms.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
PLAINvILLE's BUILDING CODE

Being up-to- date, Plainville naturally has q building code. It was adopted on April 8 and fills 30 pages. Nothing is omitted-not even the town court"
 That's the trouble with the thing, the angle that makes enforcement Of the building code imperative. Here is Article 3, of Section 4:
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
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HERALD PusL1sH1No COMPANY

lausd Daily Sunday Exesptsd) At Hsrald Bldg. C Church Street
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Old-fashioned children didn't re- spect their parents more. It was the apple sprout they respected.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

A writer says there's no law against saving money. There's that little law of necessity.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Entered at the Post once at New Brit. ain as Second Clan Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Nenison is to supplant beef. Beef has been dear for long time!
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Man has yet to invent A floor polisher more efficient, than an in- fant.
 You get fewer miles to the gallon in an expensive car, but they are horizontal miles.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

"The said building inspector shall have authority to order stopped and suspended any and all work or building operations of any character whatsoever which he deems being done or constructed in careless, un- safe or unsanitary manner: and if the orders 6 said building Inspector are not obeyed and the work so stopped or sus- pended, the contractor, fore man. person or persons so dis oheyins such orders shall be liable to arrest, and upon con- viction in the Town Court Of said town Of Plainville shall be fined not more than one hun dred dollars, or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six months, or both"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

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New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

Bounds sweet, if not powerful: eX. cept that there is no town court.
 When the building code was adopted the creation Of a town cour, was deemed a certainty. Hence the trial of building code violations wa. specifically handed over to tha, tribunal to-ba
New Britain herald., 1927-05-07

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New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
THE FIVE.CENT FARE

Mayor Walker of New York Is just like Mayor Hylan was in one respect-he insists that the five cent fare must be retained in that ritv at all ha yards