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New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
THE TELEPHONE co. AND NEW SKATERS

The southern New England Telc- phone company, in the current ''Tolaphone Bulletin" utters word of praise for the newspapers of the state, saving not one Of the so news papers in which it connded plans 10 raise the rates violated the release date.
 To be specific; The company sent q complete story of the contemplated rate raise to every newspaper office in the state on August 15, with the request that the information be re- garded as confidential until the aft crnoon papers of September l. The idea was to give the papers time 10 study the plans.
 No paper made mention of the plan until September l,
 Why would they? No newspaper man worth his hide would violate q confidence. Every member of the craft has at least a dozen confi- denccs under his hat all the time. A release date is never violated upon any self-respeCting journal un- ! less it is done by mistake, which ! occurs about once every ten years. And nothing makes an editor SO highly peeved as when one of the hired hands makes such an error However, after the telephone re i lease date arrived the newspapers lined up their comments after dne and thoughtful study Not all Of them were favorable toward the rate
 raise, The telephone company says most of them. and for the most 1 part" were fair and favorable. It 1 would seem from this that most Of the 80, after having been given 15
 days in which to study anaIyzo and dissect the telephone statement, did
 not thoroughly understand il.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
STAIN AND ENGLAND

Tb, r'umr.'IoreS of Iturop. "rr said 10 lw quHo excited over rHr re,,lattou ot Cen. Primo d. EIErra. spanish dictator under tH- hin@ that ln. was making a deal with Sa \u-',n C0mub.rIau. British foreign -.er.,ary having as its oh.,ot th, r#mjnarjou e. an AugIo-Sronisb .~t,ut.
 Sir Ag-tn Is stout believer in z.rr.r iirjomaoy; he has been ac- cu+l Of sr2IHiuv nac League of Nh lions: ho has been charged with making commitments with foreieo nations without benefit of publicity. Now this Spanish dictator visits Lon don and plays q nawsty trick by giving away the whole thing by means of a newspaper interview.
 The British have had hard luck in spain. British oil interest lost their monopoly there and thu re#uIing grief has been loud. lt may b" pos sibIe that Sir Aust'u hopes 10 help the British oil interest. by means of an entente.
 Spain would h" helped hy being aided in 'hcwish 10 pot out or north rn Afrira. q colony which has been r.2ard,d a~ 9 Hatiiitv hy th" Spm- i~n d.ctator According to Eiy'r", France would take over thus colony.
 We haven't noticed anything
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

portunity for a closeup inspection, with unequalled possibility or learning all about this important branch of civic defense against fire, the absentees were so conspicuous that the mayor felt constrained to clothc his wrath in emphatic criti- cism.
 The mayor was pleased with what he saw. Tho next time some of his colleagues on the exalted council manic board begin talking like wiseenhcimers about the needs or the fire department, and what ii doesn't need let him have ques- tionnaire ready 10 show up the boys who are in no position 10 know much about the department.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Observations On The Weather

Washington. Oct, 1l.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and warmer tonight. Wednesday increasing cloudiness and warmer, followed by showers at night. Nari- able winds becoming fresh south and probably increasing.
 Conditions: The center Of the eastern area of high pressure is oyer New England and lower tenn poratures with light 10 heavy frosts occurred in New York state and New England.
 The disturbance Of the interior extends from Manitoba southward to Texas.
 It is producing scattered showers and rising temperatures in the h. terior valleys and lake region.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with rising tempera lure followed by increasing cloudi- ness.
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
WORLDS BABY NATION
 APPEALS FOR ASSISTANCE
Tiny Principalitv of Lichtcnstcin, Deep Under Flood Waters. Loo!,s
 to American Charity.

Etruul Austria, Oct, l tIH-Th" tiny priuripality of Iichtrns;oin. on" Of th" worlds smallest indrp"ndout states. which was almost oblitcrat"d in he recent floods, today sent to the Vienna bureau Of tn" Associated Press an appeal for help from Amer jca to save the country from ruin and misery.
 In our tcrribl" misfortune, said the appeal, signed by the gov 'rnmrnt. i've stretch forth our hands across the ocean,"
 Money wi'h which 10 rebuild the d"yastod homes was asked in tho message. which rstmat"d the losses throughout the principaIity' lo.- 0o0, ,0oo Swiss francs, or approN- matcly Sl,900,0o0
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Q. Why are English soldiers called Tommy Atkins"?
 A. Some years ago all recruits in the English army were furnished with a manual of instructions. con- taining form for the service record of the soldier. Instead of filling in the name John Doe as is common in legal documents. the name Thomas Atkins was used. In that way the nickname came into use for any private in the British army.
 Q. How many city lots are there in an acre?
 Of the lots. An acre contains 43.560 square feet.
 c. What is sulphur dioxide?
 A. The colorous gas formed when sulphur is burned in air. It has a suffocating smell. The chemical formula is so 2-one part of sul- phur and two Of oxygen.
 Q. What is the derivation and meaning of the name Hilliard?
 A. IL is an English name based on an old English word meaning thatcher" one who makes matches or roof coverings. The name also is sometimes derived from "hill' and ward" two common names with obvious meanings.
 c. How old is Ralph Forbes. the movie actor, and to whom is he married?
 4. He is 25 years old and mar ried 10 Ruth Chatterton, the stage actress
 c. Is it necessary for an alien born woman 10 obtain citizenship papers 10 marry an American citi- zen, if her father became an Ameri- can citizen when she was under q years?
 A. She is already an American citizen by reason of the naturaliza- = ton Of her father. But one does not need 10 be an American citizen to marry in the United States.
 Q. Where is Dartmouth college located?
 A. Hanover. New Hampshire.
 c. What is the value Of United States silver half dollar dated 1881?
 A. From 50 to 75 cents.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

l You can get an answer to any writing to the Question Editor, New | Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, | D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps | for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can
 extended research be undertaken. | All other questions will receive personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are Editor. Q. What is meant b. gold fllcd''"
 X, This term is used in the l i"W"lTy trade 10 denote plate Of gold
 on q base metal foundation. ! Q. How did the name "emery"
 originate?
 X. Emery stone originally was 1 obtained from Cape Emeri in the 1 island Of NaXos. IL has since been i found in Asia Minor and near Pceks-
 kill, New York, and Chester. Mass. | Q. What is the meaning Of the
 name Flavia?
 A. It is from the Latin and , means 'ycllow'' Q. Why does the human body , rise to tn" surface sometimes after
 drowning?
 A. When decomposition sets in.
 gaS.s are formed which raise it to
 th" surface Sometimes days or weeks pass before this process makes
 the body light enough to float. Q. What kind Of a tree is a slippery olm? \, A small tree usually found in SWampy or hilly woods. It's red i dish-hrown expanding bud scales, and dull rcd wood have given it the name of rcd elm. It's fragrant mu- cilaeinous inner bark is used as d dcmulcont in pharmacy. Q. How long docs it take inc rays of the sun 10 reach the earth? \. A littl" over eight minutes. c. Is there q bird that hangs the shed skin of a snake over the limb Of the tree? A. The grcat-crrsted nycatchcr is said to do this Q. How many Stone Mountain i half dollars were mintod in 1925? \, The total amount was s1,l57.- 35t50.
 Q. Will q magnet attract piece ! Of metal that is under glass?
 A That depends entirely on the , thickness Of the glass. Glass does not totally deprive the magnet of ! it's power Of attraction. c. How many Ford cars and | how many Chevrolets were made in ] 1926?
 \. There were approximately , I'o.oo0 'hcNrolcts and 1,500, 900 i fords mad" that year. Q. What is the address of the
 Society of Itosicrucians"
 A, 321 West 1olst street New , York city. Q. Is Graustark a real or q fic- ] titiOUS country l A. II is q fictitious country but l George Burr McCutch"on. who wrote ] the stories about il. mod"lol it unon 1 the small countries on the Bankan : Peninsula.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
PI TYING THE EURRITT | \DER LOCAL \AGEMI\T

It is reasonable to believe that citizens generally will be pleased to contemplate tho Burriu hotel under local management. The American Hotels Corporation may regard it. self as d very efficient institution, hut no chain hotel system can equal local management Of a local insti- tntion, built hy local capital and cX- isting 10 r,floct local needs and To- cal conditions
 From the touc Of comments heard in connection with the severance Of relations. to take effect January E. l9cS, far improved reaction hy the public is looked for, one is fore cd to wonder why, after local men of vision and progr"Ssjycuess built tho hotel, its management va, turn cd over 10 outside interests,
 w. have been on inc point of nj tcmng editorial complaint about this matter on several ocra~ions, particu- Iarly followinG inc frequent an uouucomcnrs Of changes m the pot .omeD and managers. Tr#trIna ahrn they visit $ city and stop a' their fNorito ho>r.iry are not m0cb intpr, -s"d at q change Of p"r- 4punI at almost every visit. II may not h. the business of a tourist as to who happens 10 be managing tho botal so long as he gets good sorv- ice: bat tho impression is not ey- actly perfect,
 If the chain hotI sy5'Dm tended 10 guarant," low prices good srrN- ice and reasonable prols it would nc an ideal arraugrmnnt. According 10 the directors nothing Of the sort has been experienced in this city. The change. therefore, sa"ms entire Iy justifiablo.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
5 Years A~2 T,(17y

Dick Tnpin hold-lpS were hoys' play in comparison with the lrgal- i2cd methods of in" railroad these days, with coal as scarce as if is. ManaCer Slop"r of th" New Britain Gas Co. today received politely printed notir" from the prruSrlyahia company that it had seen fit to con treat. H ear of coal thai vas being shipped o}c" i;s lines O New Britain. How is that for modern holl-up"
 \ rrtjng Of the Connecticut Val Joy Hoss MoHldcrs' association was hcll tti9 afternoon in th" rooms of in" New I|riI@jn EusinoSs M'u's as soriation. Tn" delegates from New Britain were John W. Allen. ". A.. Ardrows. and Tmothy U"nnesqcy.
 \ number or New Britain people were miErd up in tho wreck coming from tho Dmnury fair last evening" James Gavin and Mrs Ed Emmons were on tn" train that was run into and they saW thc dead and injured carricd out. Other New Britain peo- pl" who started rom panbury on a later train did not arrive in this city nntt o'clock this morning.
 All th" boys were summoned 10 the high school assembly halt this morning and it was stated that 2 class will ha formed 10 teach the 'setfiu@ up' exercises of the mili- taly drill.
 frnh J oErirn has commenced rEo annual house 10 house inspection O. 'aur"ts and connections for the ":trr d"partmont.
 Tn" grtatcst musical triumph Of 'h" century, "Floradora." at the tuSsW,n l.yr.un tomorrow night.
 Dr.. c. W. Moody was elected chairman of the Plainville town school committee last night and N. c, Ryder was mad" secretary.
 Although veal, lamb, mutton. chicken and turkey make pretty good c9tin@. it is estimated that nor" than onc-halr of the people who patrouiZ" New Britain rostau- ri5tS call for roast beef. There was tim" when q certain class of people favored steak and onions but tha; combination has passed out of vogue
 Whom the coal situation was be- ing discussed yesterday, an old re- ~id"nt said th@t he remembered when nothing but peat was burned in tho boilers at the North & Judd factory. The peat was dug ont ot what was known as peat swamp" ir 'h" rear Of the Union works, was cut into blocks and dried, and was used aS fuel, marking 2 corking good fire. ! iot of if vas sold around tac toWu
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
TUE, FOOTBALL tCNCH CALLS
 ON U.S SWEETIE.

(Oycrhoard by Hrgo N. G"ddes)
 His Sweetheart: "0h, hello. Fred. i>.d you bring me any candy?'
 Coach: "Candy. You're supposed 1o he in training for our marriage navt June, Don't lot mo hear you .1ontion that again. tets s"e how vrur wind i~--trot around tho "aom,'
 His Sweetheart; "Ha+ Fred: r-''
 Coach: "Do as sHy. or you'll be cno of my s"cond-string girls. All light, now sit down with mo on the davenport for q little Skull practice. Now suppose I gave the signal for q kiss? What would you do""
 His Sweetheart (blustiNGl "Nhy ---or-hiss you.'
 Coach: Kiss mo when Tn ON roc,ing a kiss? That shows how much sense you have, You want 10 keep i1c guessing and fake one then when I'm expecting a fax" kiss, sin over 1 real one and put :I1 vou'vo got into il, All right. lets gel into r'al love forma- tIon,"
 His Swr,thr4r': "You moan for mo 10 put my arms around you, like this?''
 Coach: "Oh. no, you mustn't usn your hands CT the off'nsive--sto0 it. or I'll have to put you out of rhis game for holding, Now I'm go- ing to tackle you--and tackle yon Inr3,'"
 His Swr"th"ort; 70, teddy" cv,,.fh-art's F"th.i: "N'hat'a go ing on in horo"" Coach: "Wc'rc just having lit- tIa practice. sir, and-''
 Swcothyhrt'S Father: "Th"n ] cree uher" get in on fl, Kick forma- tion, Srvcn. tW"nty-tWo. ninc' Now cet out Of here. yorng man. before I drop-hicN you to tho sideliNcs,'
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The fact that 24 states increased the gasoline tax last year may be not reading for Connecticut's legis- lators. If moro money is needed in 1929 they will know how to get it, IS the bctween-the-lines suggestion made by the motor vehicle depart mEEt.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
LEGIONNAIRES ON WAY HOM.

Southampton, Eng, Oct. II P- The steamship Leyiathan. f1agsh.l of the United States lines. sailnc for New York today as a doughboi of the World war. Nearly 2.000 Ie- gionnaires, the last of the great pilgrimage 10 the American Legion convention. were aboard here.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

If th" girl says she doesn't belicyc she cares for a thing 10 eat. thai means the bill won't he over $S.70. lf that Vienna specialist has q real cure for asthmo, ii will be q great thing for the older generation Of fliNverS.
 \ better refrigerator enables rco. rIo to save for days th" scraps th,g should have given tEr deg last week. A suryoy reports less throat trou- lo than ton vars ago. We'll jrWer prorj" ar" trying 10 sing the na- gional anlh-m
 Anyway, 2 flyer drowned at aoo advances sci'l'r" @s much as a foo - ball players broken neck advances learning.
 Correct this sentence: every geo ] srHlf." said :tr c,ni". as hc finished l,JdiHg n "Su.rrse' maga2inc
 Coryrig'f 'a@1 Publishers
 NIlrlir.,tt,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Facts

The good old days were those in which novel was a story instead or an argument.
 There's always something. What late summer gives 10 corn grow CTS it takes out of the pockets of coal dealers.
 Let's see; what were the ramcs of the great generals who directed he Battle of the Marne?
 How would 1t do to have federal poorhouscs in each district to care for those who might otherwise get sent to congress?
 Fortunately there's nothing atro- clous about gasoline war except the quality of gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
OFF ON LONG FLIGHT

Sestocalende, Oct. 11.-UP)- Major Umberto Maddalena and Cap tain Alberto Delprete. accom- pani, 1 by a mechanic, today took off for 2 round Europe flight with halts al Belgrade, Odessa. Moscow. Lenin- grad. Helsingfors. Stockholm and Amsterdam. The last stage Of the flight will be from Amsterdam to Rome.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

which Spain would get out of the entente Perhaps that is not i'm
 portant so long as Britain aids in
 maintaining the present regime, which is not a marvel of strength.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

With its budget steadily lncreas- l. 2. NcWirgton is beginning 10 feel l.l,s, metropolitan center, They say n town is dead when if fails 10 spend more money every year, but tax payers don't believe the allegation.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
THE MAYOR u STLN pII\I.D

The mayor Is loarning all abou.
 his Common Cmlncil. iIrr> arr" gentlemen who consider themselves romrotrnt 10 vote upon fine u"cIs O. the fire department and all is works, yet when there was an op-
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The Church street crossing crash will be formally" investigated. The less formality the more will be learned.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Every time a crook in New York is sentenced from 50 years 10 life in Sing Sing it is evidence that his vic tim. and not the crook, is getting judicial sympathy.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
How He Got It

How He Got It Battlts Grom South Africa): You say that that chap from the United States has lots of money? That he is connected with bank up there"'
 ogden: 'T said he has a lot or with q bank up there.'
 Elmer Wetsel
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Marie Is For NEN.'.

NATiV T~ TVT NT-N.'' Some like sweet boys, som" like rough; l like boys That know their stuff,
 Marie Elizabeth McGrath
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The old fashioned girl who used 0 defend herself with q hatpin no" throws a vanity case.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
WAR HERO DIES

Turn. Oct. 11.-UP)-Gener Pietro Biancardi. famous war hero, died here. He was commander of the Turin army division.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
\ Nirn;II.c.

Briggs: "My doctor warned m" acainst golf. He said if l ever made T hole in one l might die Of heart tailurc."
 Warner: "Yeh-you, and several others"
 "A. r. Kirby
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The reason taa. Chicago needs so much more water than sho is get ting lies. ln th" fact that yon need water 10 cool the barrel of ma \ huo gun!
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

sally" she said, Are that young mans Intentions honorable? Naturally l felt rather l'ooZled. But I felt even worse When Sally answered I'm afraid SO"
 James Neit
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The present Mexican revolt is ro- suting in more executions than casualties.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Spectacular raids on midnight clubs and cabarcts will no longer be tolerated, the federal prohibition commissioner has announced. A ccntlcmanly raid is one where the raiders pay the check.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Uncle Sam now has the teapot back, but i. there any oil left there in"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

When a man in public life says nothing it means he is playing poli- lies.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
SALLY |!

Dear Alr. Jud"il:
 It was A. NJ,
 And I was about 10 leave When Sally's mammals voice Floated down the stairs:
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The Herald is on sale daily ID Ne' York at Hotallns's Newsstand, Times Square: schultzs Newsstands. Entrsnc' Grand Central 42ud Street
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

o'I'S' 'oNS nave thought or d. most every appropriate filvver sign except "A can of sardincs,"
 Tn the old days boy left home to get rich: now he leaves home to spend money and keep himself poor.
 T. must he love when boy walks nome from school with girl. know ing he must lick seven tormcntors later.
 Foresight is what a man gets ctodit for when other people build q town around his weed patches.
 Americanism: Being greatly thrilled this morning; being greatly 'ored because nothing thrilling hap pens this afternoon.
 Many a man thinks he is follow ing his natural bent whcn he is just too lazy to s;raighten up.
 Now surgeons can pump air into 1ha human brains. but th" great heed Of the times is way to take it out.
 The thing that makes people son sj'ivo is the conviction that they de s,rva little better treatment than anybody else.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
Oh Mister.

Weight Gucss"r: Madame. I i 5O--" Fat Woman: You wonderful man." Weight Guesser: ''--on one side, and 150 on the other:" Fat Woman; You unspeakable wretch"
 Stanley II. Gibson Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The progressive, independent, or whatll-you-haye " Republicans have given notice they will oppose most of the popular candidates, But their influence in the national Ropubli- can convention is barely more than the influence of the Democrats on the outside.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The first "We'-Adam and Eve.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
u.mhe, Audi, Bureau q, Circulation

 Tie A E. C. is national organ Zetloh whf~h furnishes ueHspaptte and ad'tf' User. with a strictly honest ans.ysis oi circulation OuT circulation statistics are based upon thle audit Thi. 'nsures pIo tectluu against frar tn newspaper d's' tHbu,ion figures tt both national nno local advertieeTA
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
NemtseI of thu AAAncialeu PreAk

uFTDPE UT t1" fH"'e'"7e" 'e"r Inc Associated Press is eIc'usively en- titled to the use for republication Of all news credited to 't or not otherwise credited n this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

The only profitable advertising medium lr the City. Circulation books and prest -uan alusys open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

College boys have thought Of al most eyory appropriate filvver sign except "A can of sardincs."
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
N iilia!ll

Take 'em all Except my Willie tlc thinks redncings Simply silly,
 Mildred lorenz
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
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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., 1927-10-11

BEAUTryING HOME GKor>Ds l,mn improved with
 
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Tn the old days a boy left home to get rich; now he leaves home to spend money and keep himself poor.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Entered s the Post Office a, New Brit ain as Second Cla-s Mai Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
l i,ilC'r

My chosen fellows Abncr Stroock. He kisses nice And he likes 10 cook,
 Lucy R. KaSkel
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Foresight is what a man gets credit for when other people build q town around his weed patches.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

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New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

TELEPHONE CALLS
 Business Otnce ... s2b Editorial Roome ... 9s6
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

THE KIND OF | BOY THAT GIRLS REMENBEK!
 Norton A boy I lIk" Is Norton Poa', He likes to sec \ lady ca''
 ---IIazal T.. Christ
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Many man thinks he is follow ing his natural bent whom he is just too lazy to s,raighton up.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

Here's How We're Voting. Folks! The good cheer platform We en- dorSe,
 A Fun Shop Ticket. Folks. Of course, cur vote is for the candidate Who'll boast the mirth and humor slate,
 Changed! Murray. "Eoforc they were mar red she used 10 rave about his mag uctic personality. Jeanne: And now she says the only thing he can attract is bill coll.ctors.."
New Britain herald., 1927-10-11
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