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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
SYNTHETIC GASOLINE

Necessity still being the mother of
invention, it is not surprising, per
haps. that synthetic gasoline is be-
ing produced In Germany and that
the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey is Johnny on the spot to
share in the secrets of its manufac-
ture. Walter c. Teagle, president Of
the New Jersey branch of the oil
octopus, found time to skip from
Paris TO Berlin on hearing Of the
new process and as promptly enter
ed into a contract with the German
dye trust, which is manufacturing
the gasoline from coal Ignite.
1t may be recalled that President
Teagle had a confab in Paris with
Sir Henri Deterding, the British
head of the Royal Dutch Shell COM
pany. regarding the nefarious prac-
tice Of the other Standard compan-
les In dealing with Russians. Now
it is learned that Teagle has made
a deal with the Germans. who have
dealings with the Russians. have
concessions in that benighted land.
and have branches therein. Thus
the New Jersey Standard gets in n
left handed grip with the Russians
while Sir Henri is left at the post
in Paris or London.
This process of obtaining synthet-
ic gasoline from coal is something
TO Juggle with. So long as the Amer
lean oil fields hold out it will not be
an essential commodity in the Unit
ed States, especially as the price is
higher. But it is something TO know
that 1t can be made successfully.
The Bergius process, as it is call
ed. has been a closely guarded Sc
cret, yet sufficient about it is
known to indicate it converts btu
minous and sub bituminous coal
into gasoline of a good quality. The
Pittsburgh experiment station of the
L. S. Department Of Mines sent in
vestigators abroad last year to
learn about the system and know
enough about the process to sug-
gest its successful operation is nos
sible. The Standards action in maxi
ing a contract overseas for use of
the patents in this country when
found necessary would indicate that
commercial production of synthetic
gasoline will eventuatc when condi-
tons demand it here. 1t also means
that when that time arrives the
Standard will be "in on the ground
floor" as usual
Judging by the continued surplus
! of crude oil in the United States
however. it will be many years be-
fore the necessity for synthetic gaso.
line arises. But there will likely be
$4,000, 900 automobiles and trucks
in operation in this country withir
few years and consumption OF
gasoline correspondingly enorm.
Gus, Because we have a surplus thi.
year We are not Justified in thinking
we will have a surplus five wears
hence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10


Harry ]. Wagner, Telegraph
Operator)
Glen Hoskins
BreakWater Hotel
Black Hills So Oak
What did you do with twenty-five
thousand borrowed last fall
G. H. Higgins
G. H. Higgins
First. Wisconsin National Bank
Milwaukee Wis
Bought chicken ranch with loan
stop Why do you ask
Glen Hoskins
Breakwater Hotel
Black Hills So Oak
Just tipping YOU off money tight
stop Boss may call in loan
Higgins
G.. H. Higgins
First Wisconsin National Bank
Milwaukee Wis
Thanks for information stop Makes
vacation success
Hoskins
Glen Foskins
Breakwater Hotel
Black Hills So Oak
Sorry must call in twenty five thou
sand loan
J. S Whitney
President First Wisconsin National
S Whitney
First Wisconsin National Bank
Milwaukee Wis
Were you ever in chicken ranch
business
Hoskins
Glen HoSl;ins
Rreakwater Hotel
Black Hills So Oak
No stop Why do you ask
J. S. Whitney
]. S. Whitney
First Wisconsin National Bank
Milwaukee Wis
You will be soon
Hoskns
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Delaware is a small state, with
some good roads, of which it is Just
ly proud" But Delaware is vastly
excited over the fact that &c per-
sons have met death on its roads
since January, and on one fancy
stretch Of 10 miles more than a
1t appears from this that Connect
cut Is not the only state with a
Milford pike.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

ter. Prices this year will Be 10 per
cent higher than last although las'
years prices were Of an altitudin.
Gus character and reached IS cent?
q dozen. Not for years has there
been such a shortage of eggs. Sixty
and seventy cents a dozen will be
the caper next December for plain,
ordinary. matter-of-fact cold storage
eggs, and no man knoweth to- what
heights the strictly fresh variety
will mount.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

In spite of all the added precau-
tons another man has been killed
on the Milford pike, making the
21st victim this year. The time may
come when cautious Connecticut
autoists will decide that the famous
pike is good place to avoid, and
if the state wishes to be of service
in the interest of safety why not
construct a detour?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

question OF fact or information by
writing to the Question Editor
New Britain Herald. Warrington
Bureau. 1922 New York avenue
Washington, D. c.. enclosing two
cents IN stamps for reply. Medical,
legal and marital advice cannot be
given. nor can extended research
be undertaken. All other questions
will receive a personal reply. I'm
signed requests cannot be answered.
All letters are confidential.-Editor.
@. What are the larger zoologi-
| cal parks in the world?
A. The largest is in London; the
second is the Bronx zoo in New
York city. The ZOOS at st. Louis,
Missouri, and Washington, D. c.,
are next in size.
O. What is the relative weight Of
gold and mercury per cubic foot?
A. Gold. cast hammered. weighs
1905 pounds per cubic foot; mer-
curry weighs $40 pounds per cubic
foot.
Q. What can be used to kill the
worms on potted plants and in the
soil around the plant?
A. Dilute cup of auicklime in
gallon of water and after the
Stacking has ceased. pour Oft the
clear liquid and use it to soak the
soil. This will kill the worms and
bring them to the surface. For the
leaf worms, wash plants with soap
suds made OF whale oil soap.
@. What is the total number of
Protestants and Catholics in the
world?
A. Protestants. 10, 100000; Ro-
man Catholics 272.500,00O; Greek
Orthodox Catholics, 121, sol, 900.
A. According to tradition, Mo-
manned was born about $40 A. D.
@. Why does fertilizer or manure
make plants grow?
A. Because it supplies to the soil
chemical elements which plants
need for food.
@. Why does a person rise to the
surface of the water after diving?
A. Because our bodies have less
specific gravity than water.
@. Why are shadows longer at
sunrise and at sunset than in mid
day?
A. Because of the difference of
the angle at which the suns rays
reach the object.
@. What nationality is the auto
mobile race driver, Leon Duray?
A. French.
@. What denomination gold coins
can one obtain from the United
States treasury?
a. $3.50; s.; $40: $40.
G. Is Tom Mixs wonder Horse
Tony dead?
A. No
Q, Who had the leading male
role in The Covered Wagon" and
who the leading female role in THE
Birth of a Nation?
A. Lillian Gish had the leading
female role in THE Birth of a Ma
ton" and J. Warren Kerrigan the
lfdulllS lIsilc lolc III Wv GU
Wagon
@. How long does it take the
light from the star nearest the earth
to reach the earth?
A. Alpha Centauri is the nearest
star to the earth, and it takes four
| and three-tenths years for the light
to reach the earth.
@. On what day did August 10,
1854 fall?
A. Sunday.
@. What is "Armageddon"
\. In the book of Revelation in
the Bible, Chapter 16, verse 16, Ar
mageeddon is the name OF the place
where the last battle will be fought
on the day of judgment.
Q. Who invented the incandes-
cent electric lamp?
A. 1t is said that Sir Humphrey
Davy. in 1910. discovered that thin
strips of metal could be made to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

West Main and Jerome street
again qualified as collision cor
ner." The time may come, when
that section is more built up, when
a traffic policeman or one of the
ubiquitous lights may be necessary.
AS things already stand, the stage
is always set at that point for
something to happen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
Facts

ton is green apples.
If you wonder who is boss in the
FAMILY, observe which is more hate
full.
Yet the man who yells for per-
sonal liberty doesn't allow his stom-
ach any elf-dctermination.
If she has the wisdom of Go and
the appearance Of 20, she's about
81.
A man isn't licked until he be
gins to blame his wife for his
failures.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
Send all communication 70 Fun
Shop Editor, care Of the New
Britain Herald, and your letter
will be forwarded to New York.

Looks To Us Like q Minimum Now!
The summer girls costume they tell
us this year
Weighs two ounces less than be-
fore,
If this rate Of shrinkage keeps up,
Folks, we fear
What next summers styles have
in store!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Great news for the fat man; Re
ducing craze seen as menace to Z.
S. health" Thus spaketh the head
line. However, the CAREFUL fellows
who gained a pound during the
summer due to excessive imbibing-
in ice cream-are still worrying.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Member Audit Bureau OF Circulation
The A. B. c. II national organization
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tisers with . strictly honest Analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This tnsures pro-
lection against fraud in Newspaper dis
tribution figures to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
A Phenomenon!

Pat O'Brien was visiting the Zoo
for the first time, and when he saw
a Zebra he was rather perpleXed,
for he had never seen one before.
Finally he went up to the Keep
er, and asked: "Phwat kind Nv a
mule is thot, wild his ribs on the
outside Nv his skin entoirely?"
Mont Hurst
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
The Fun shop Museum i'll Year 1922
\ Song of Revolt!

Minna was about to leave the
employment agency for Il new posi-
ton.
"Oh. there is one thing ! forgot,
Minna," said the manager. MIR.
Wallace has stomach trouble and, in
order 10 have his food well done,
Mrs. Wallace uses fireless cooker.
But YOU win soon get used TO that"
II no go!"
TT isn't in the least bit hard to
learn, OF course you'll 60"
II no go"
"Why not? I thought you wanted
tins position"
Il never cook by Christian Sci
enc" vet an l amt goin' to begin
now
Helen Ramsey
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Information that American wo-
men spent s75,0O0,0oO for perma-
nent waves last year leads to the
question as to how permanent per-
manent waves are.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

For all we know the new Fords
may have patent window wipers in
order to comply with the Connect
cut law.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

The only profitable Advertising medium
In the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Greenwich smashed the rule that
lightning doesn't strike twice in the
same place. Or was it the lightning
itself which smashed the rule?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

The states new windshield law is
being enforced by some towns more
SO than by others. The smaller the
town the more Jealous the enforce
ment.5
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
MEAN

Mrs. Hale: THAT brute Of man
next door makes his wife do all the
washing"
Mrs. Grant: "Yes. he says it's a
voman's duty to respect the we'd
ding wring!"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
IT NEVER FAILS

Alderman Zapatka OF The fifth
ward has given a good reason why
accidents are on the increase in his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

NemUet OF tUC dssOCIhttu HTcH
The Associated Prees 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
all news credited to II or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

The Herald 10 on sale daily in Ned
York at Hotaling's Newsstand, Times
Square; schultx's Newsstand. Entrance
Grand Central. %2nd Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

There is one consolation-tha
100000 bond issue is not yet
wasted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
New Britain Herald
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Issued Daily (0undAy Excepted
At Herald Bldg. 81 Church Street
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Entered at the Post once At New Brit
ain ~ Second Class Mall Natter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

The exercise of the prero-
gative of mercy does not de-
pend on principles of strict law
or justice, still less does it de-
pend on sentiment in any way.
1t is a question Of policy and
judgment in each case and, In
my opinion, capital execution
which in its circumstance
creates horror and compassion
for the culprit rather than a
crime, is a great evil"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Everybody favors an airport for
the city ii somebody else will fur
nish the site and the money to buy
it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

crimes, are sentenced to life I'M
prisonment. AS Ford fittingly OBJ
served, life Imprisonment will give
time a chance to turn up new EVIL
dence and right the wrong il one
has been done. There is no righting
a wrong after an execution, And 1t
must be remembered, that the evil
dence surrounding Sacco and Van
zetti remains largely circumstantial,
the governor and the investigating
committee giving reasons for believ
ing it to be conclusive.
President Wilson in the Mooney
case was highly sensitive 10 inter-
national repercussions and his plea
to the governor of California. which
resulted In a communication OF SEN
tence to life Imprisonment, was bas-
ed upon the same sort of logic which
should appeal to President Coolidge.
The Springfield Republican I'M
earthed a pronouncement by Sir
William Harcourt famed British
statesman, which is peculiarly appli-
cable Just now:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

Business Office 80. 92h
Editorial Roome 80. 076
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10
THE SILVER CORD

As Untwisted by kilograms
Harry J. Wagner, Telegraph
Operator)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

The hard part Of writing a see
mario is TO write it the S42nd time
and make it seem new.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-10

A man isn't really down and out
until he doesn't care whoop who
secs him needing a shave.
Evening star., 1927-11-30

Soviet, still the former Is about the
only country in the world which has
no political AK to grind with Russia.
Americas policy toward Russia. it is
emphasized in administrati ton quar-
ters, Is based entirely on economic
realities and is not primarily concern
ed with political factors.
Dominating Position Possible.
Despite the smallness of American
capital actually invested in Russia,
European impressions that if Russia
should now revert to the universally
accepted economic and commercial
concepts, the United States would
occupy a dominating position in the
Russian markets appear well founded
to authorities here. This, they argue,
depends on the fact that the inroads
already made by American goods and
industrial equipment in Russia are
such that they would call for more
commodities from the same source if
unrestricted trade were feasible.
Administration authorities, however,
foresee no immediate likelihood that
Russia will accept the fundamental
American tenets of international trade
and friendly relations, the recognition
OIL WHICH dlOnS, LUGy say, WOuIu Dr1ng
it American recognition. They en-
phasize that it would be impossible
for the United States to open relations
again with a country in which the
sanctity of financial obligations are
not recognized and in which foreign
commerce and investments are not
safeguarded by agreements whose in
volatility is recognized as a supreme
law of the state
Evening star., 1927-11-30
PROCTOR TO READ ESSAY
ON BARBARA FRlTcHlE
Oldest Inhabitants Meet Tomor-
row Night-Letter Starts 6
Controversy.

At the meeting tomorrow night of
the Association of Oldest Inhabitants.
advanced one week because the asso-
ciation's anniversary celebration next
Wednesday falls on the regular meet.
ing night, John Clagett Proctor, vice
president. will read supplementary
paper on Barbara Fritchie.
Mr.. Proctor's essay will be based
upon letters addressed to him follow.
ing publication in The Evening Star
of his initial paper, read at the No
vember meeting. in which he attempt
ed to refute the much-discussed flag
waving incident of which Barbara
Fritchie was made the heroine by the
poet Whittier. The story was reprint
ed in the newspapers of many other
cities
Washington Topham, chairman of
the associations entertainment COM
mittee, will make his final report on
the organizations annual banquet, to
be held next Wednesday night.
Evening star., 1927-11-30
CLAIMS L|NDDERGH
TO FLY WITH BYRD
Hartford Paper Says Flyers
Plan to Join Forces for
Trip Over Pole.
BY the Associated Press.

HARTFORD, Conn, November &c.
The Hartford Courant said today that
from an authoritative source it was
learned that Col. Charles A. Lind.
bergh, first aviator to make nonstop
flight from New York to Paris, will ac-
company Comdr. Richard f. Byrd on
his projected South Pole flight next
year if negotiations now being carried
on result in the desired agreement.
Comdr. Byrd, who was leader of the
first expedition to fly over the North
Pole, and Col Lindbergh. it is under
stood, already have had one confer
ence on the South Pole project, the
Courant said.
Daniel Guggenheim, donor of the
$4,000, 600 fund for the promotion
of aeronautics with which Col. Lind
bergh is connected, is quoted by the
Courant as saying that Col, Lind
bergh's connection with the Guggen-
helm foundation would in on way
prevent his making a South Pole
flight If he desired to do so. He
is perfectly free to do anything he
wants to-" Mr.. Guggenheim is quot
ed. adding that he knew nothing OF
any plan to have Lindbergh join the
projected Antarctic flight.
Comdr. Byrd's announced plan for
the South Polar trip call for party
of 40 to so. each member an expert
in some scientific field.
BYRD DENIES STORY.
Evening star., 1927-11-30

Mrs. George A. Kicker suggested
that practical steps be taken to have
the subject of national representation
for the District publicly explained. She
said she had found curious igno-
rance, even among the people of
Washington, concerning the move
ment. 1t was thereupon proposed that
slides be shown on the motion picture
screens to propagate the cause. This
was referred to the committee on
print and radio publicity.
A speeding-up of the movement
throughout the country was reported
by Mr.. Lyon, chairman Of the pub
licity committee, and by Frederic
William Vile, who first established
contact between the citizens COM
mittee and the National Council of
State Legislatures. Most people out
side of Washington do not know that
the people of this city have no repre-
sentative in Congress and cannot vote
for President. Mr., Vile said. He
promised to tell the people at every
opportunity over the radio. during
the next 10 m onths, about the plight
of the politically disemboweled" city
of Washington.
John Joy Edison said he had never
missed an opportunity during the last
several years, when travelling through
the country, to explain the situation
of Washington. The cause has been
growing rapidly. he said. Mr.. Edison
said it would never be possible to
establish proper fiscal relations be-
tween the Federal Government and
until the District is rep
resented in Congress, because that
body does not fully understand local
conditions.
Describing the present condition as
abnormal, Mr.. Edison promised to
continue his efforts in behalf of Dis
trict representation.
Parties Aid to Be Asked.
Mr.. Vile moved that the District
delegates to the national Democratic
and Republican conventions next Sum.
mer be instructed to bring the poll
teal condition of Washington to the
of those bodies. The motion
was adopted, as was also a motion to
ask for screen space in motion picture
theaters to explain the movement to
the people.
Mr.. Suter said that Senator Capper
Of Kansas had told him that the time
is ripe to bring the matter to vote
in. Congress, and that favorable ac-
ton may be expected this Winter at
the Capitol. In Mr.. Suter's opinion the
support of the National Council of
State Legislatures is the most hope.
full sign for success.
Mrs. Charles L. McNary, wife of
Senator McNary of Oregon, was pres
ent at the meeting as new recruit
for the movement. She is member
Of the executive committee and of the
committee on women's organizations.
Evening star., 1927-11-30
CARS BRING LITTLE
AT POLICE AUCTION
One Auto Sold for rs Cents-Tires
and Jewelry Included
in List.

Automobiles were sold for as little
as Is cents at the general supply
committees auction sale Of aban-
doned property, confiscated by the
POLICE Department in the last year. at
the Census Building and grounds,
Sixth street and Missouri avenue, this
morning. One machine brought $34
About 100 tires were sold at from
25 cents to 81. The property con-
sisted Of items abandoned on the
street, unclaimed articles lost in Gov
ernment departments and articles
taken from burglars.
Ed Bowling, auctioneer, conducted
the sale. About 100 persons at
tended. 1t was the first police sale
conducted by the Government of prop
erty other than automobiles, the work
formerly being done by the District
contractors. #-
The sale Of jewelry began about
noon on the third floor of the Sixth
street wing of the Census Building
Cheap watches were sold for 25, so
and rs cents. A 7-jewel watch. with a
20-year case, was knocked down for
$3.50. A motley collection Of con-
fiscated property will be sold this aft
ernoon, including trunks, lawn swings.
typewriters. vacuum cleaners, sleds,
baby furniture and piano.