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New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
THE SMITH BOOM

It may be little early for presi- dential booms, and it was the chary- minded New York World which warned Democrats a few days ago not to start the Smith boom too early, on the score that the early birds in politics do not always find the worm. Regardless of this sage advice, however, the embattled Democracy of New York has for mally started the boom a-booming, putting forward the popular govern or as a "second Jefferson"
 The governor himself, few days previously, had mentioned the sub ject somewhat diffidently during his inaugural address; at least, he point ed out he was trying to serve all the people and indicated he could do the same in a larger sphere.
 smith should be nominated. His opponent in such a case no doubt would be President Coolidge, who is now said to have no intention of stepping aside in deference to the anti third-term sentiment. It would be a fine battle, and one thing is certain-the winner would have no 100000 plurality. Smith would give Coolidge, or any other Republican candidate, a magnificent run for the White House; and if the issues were sharply and properly drawn, his chances would not be slim, by any means. He would carry New York, to begin with, with its largest cleo toral vote; and would carry some other states normally Republican.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
RORAH IN ARMS

Senator Borah is temperamentally unfit to play with the administra- ton. Attempts have been made to woo him into the fold, to keep him within bounds on the grand old party reservation. He has been a more frequent visitor to the White House than any other senator-ap- parently by invitation. But all of this has done not the slightest good. He is implacably antagonistic to cer- tain administration policies and owns to penchant to talk right out in meeting whenever he gets ready which is very often.
 His present tiff is with Secretary of State Kellogg, and he is more than holding his own, as usual. It is dangerous thing to get into an argument with Borah. He isn't al- ways right, but he knows how to argue. In the present instance, dis cussing the merits of intervention in Nicaragua, the Idaho senator has so much logic on his side that to bowl over his adversaries is a mere formality.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
25 Fears Ago Today

Two more cases of smallpox have been reported, making three in the city.
 Manager Hanna announces the appearance of James J. Jeffries, the champion pugilist of the world, who will be here January 23 with the Trocadero Burlesque Co.
 The Plainville Baptist church has elected c. H. Bronson superintend- ent of the Sunday school. Frank Hart Is treasurer.
 l.. Schupeck is having made plans for a fine brick building on his lot on Main street between the Burritt school and the Bernard Clark block. It will be of brick, four stories high, 30X126.
 The special lighting committee consisting of Alderman Curtis and Councilmen Farmer and Steele held it's first meeting last night. It has before 1t the consideration of the difference of opinion that exists be- tween the city and the electric light company relative to a contract for city lighting. They glanced over the company's proposition and talked of having conference with Allan w. Paige, the electric company's lightning calculator, then adjourned.
 Moss Bros. advertises oxford rag lans at s6.95 and up, ladies' dress skirts at 9S cents and up, mems suits at s6.95 and up, mems fedora hats at s2 and up. and mems derby and Alpine hats at s1.50 and up.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
TWO GOOD MOVES FOR
 RECREATION

It is a pleasure to note that the agitation furthered in these columns for municipal coasting courses, or other forms of winter recreation, is about to bear fruit. Mayor Weld Is to be highly commended for writing to the park and public amusement commissions, stimulating those civic functionaries into doing something worthwhile for the youth of the city. The mayor took the logical stand that coasting courses furnished by the city would tend to prevent coast ing accidents on the public thor oughfares. ..
 There is quite as much oppor- tunity to provide outdoor recreation during the winter as during the summer, especially after a heavy snowfall. If the possibilities of utilizing ponds for skating purposes are added, the opportunities will ap- peal to a large portion of the popu- lation.
 The result of the mayors action has been immediate so far as skat- ing is concerned. Superintendent Ralph B. Wainright, superintend- ent of parks, has been quick to act, announcing there would be a skat- ing carnival at Stanley Quarter Park tonight. To make the grand opening as grand as possible, band has been hired and illumination will be furnished by a collection of red fire torches stuck in the snow. Such bril- liant ideas are to be highly com mended; if the weather permits, and the skating carnival turns out as ex- pected, the park superintendent can look citizens in the eye with quite a satisfied twinkle. So can the mayor.
 As this was written the weather was ideal for skating; the sport should be stimulated and encouraged to a greater extent in the city. This move in Behalf Of the skating car nival in Stanley Quarter park, there 7. fore, is one of considerable moment to the youthfulness of the city who are in need of recreational oppor- tunities; and some oldsters, who still know how to do their figure eights, are included.
 When the next snowfall comes the park department, fortified by the desires of the mayor, no doubt will lose no time in arranging good coasting courses in the parks. The hills are there; all they need is some effort to pack down the snow and welcome the boys and girls. They'll come in droves.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
TRAFFIC TOWERS

Glimpsing through @ magazine de- voted to municipalities, one is struck by the large number of pictures Of street scenes, in which the presence Of traffic towers, perched above the .wirling lanes for motors, are prom inent.
 They are a sign of the times Streets in the cities are beginning to take on the appearance of railroad yards, with their signal towers and red and green lights.
 New Britains central traffic tower, so far unused but awaiting the electrical hook-up which Is to enable the operator to regulate traf- fic for blocks around, has already become a prominent characteristic of the Center-is almost as promin- ent as the monument close by.
 We hear and read much of a standardized civilization. This ap-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
STATE IN ON IT

It seems to have been generally overlooked that certain high state officials in Connecticut actively col laborated with Florida in fighting the federal inheritance tax law. This was done on the score that the law was an invasion of states rights. Unfortunately, the U. s. Supreme Court was not even remotely im- pressed with this contention.
 Florida is within it's own rights if it does not care to inflict an inherit ance tax upon its citizens; but 1t was not within it's rights when 1t tried to prevent the federal government from collecting the tax within the state.
 It happens, of course, that the federal law is particularly hard upon Florida in that up to 80 per cent of the tax is returned in such states which possess inheritance taxes. This is to prevent double taxation. In Florida, because 1t has no such tax, not cent is returned by the federal government.
 The cry of states rights sounds very alluring until it comes up in the federal high court for adjudica- ton. Then the supposed rights us- ually become stalled on the railroad tracks just as the express is ap- preaching.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
SHAKER CITY IS RECALLING CURSE
Wonders if Superstition Is Finally Coming True

Lebanon, O., Dec. P}-Has the Shakers curse, called down upon the village of Lebanon more than a century ago, come true?
 Has the blessing pronounced upon the then neighboring village of Day ton at the same time been realized ?
 Superstition clings to the soil, and in this little town, despite the in- fluences of education and science, many may be found who believe the century old curse and blessing have been efficacious. Anhthey point to the two towns today as proof. Were Rival Centers
 When the nineteenth gentry was but few years old, colony of Shakers was founded near here, known as Union Village. About the same time colony of Shakers called Watervliet was founded near Dayton.
 The people of Lebanon reyiled and persecuted their pious, prosper olis neighbors. Mobs visited Union Village bent on mischief. Life be- came almost unbearable at times for the "brothers" and Sisters. Oddly enough, however. the best of feeling existed between the Water- vliet Shakers and the people of the
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

plies to our streets as well as to the things that affect individual living. The signal towers and lights have tended to make all streets in all cities look more or less alike. The buildings may be different. but the signal outfits all look pretty much alike.
 And the motorists, in being con- fronted with red" say about the same things in Kalamazoo that they do in Miami.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

| two countries mentioned above.
 Here are few incidents that might l happen.
 The Fifth Ward Republican club
 might take up the Pajewski case ! with Marshal Pilsudski and Poland
 would send a regiment to New Brit ain to guard the streets into the fifth ward and make sure no stool pigeons were allowed to pass. Poland might protest unfair trial or even that the law was unfair and demand that residents of Polish descent be tried in Polish courts through the sign ing of treaty of extra-territorial- ity.
 Some visitor from Great Britain might be held up, robbed. and shot by a gunman. A fleet of British warships would hurry up the Con- necticut, unlimber it's long-range guns, and Lombard New Britain un- til we agreed to pay an indemnity to the unfortunate Briton. with a further amount to the British gov ernment to soothe its outraged dig nifty.
 A local factory might have a large contract with the French govern ment. Then a particularly bitter election campaign might be waged and a party unfavorable to the French voted into power. Fearful that the new government would re- fuse to pave the streets from the contracting factory and that the manufactured articles would there by be shaken up and broken, Presi- dent Doumergue would order a bat talion of marines and some non- movie members, of the Foregn Le- zion to patrol those streets and see they were kept in proper order.
 An orator might denounce Mus solini, and "Il Duce" would forth with despatch hot note to Mayor Weld and follow up by occupying Belvidere until such time as he re- ceived an abject apology and was assured it would not happen again.
 Russia would go about her usual policy of intervention by boring from within, loaning money to the city and its officials in return for appointments and concessions, final ly demanding that the "Internation- ale" be sung in the schools and substituted for Because I Love You" in vaudeville acts and that a red flag float from the top of the memorial shaft on Walnut Hill.
 Of course, the reply to such sup- positions as the foregoing is that China and Nicaragua need interven- tion, as they are poorly governed, while our government is good. We don't know about the former. but we are inclined to doubt the latter half of that reply.
 Still. it might be beneficial to have foreign troops trotting into the city every few days. If they could suppress the hold-up experts and shoot few wild motorists who dis obeyed their orders the city would be a much safer place in which to live.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
ATTACKING THEIR CREDI-
 BILITY

By w. H. Wright Old fellows who sit In the bald-headed row, Whose skulls have grown thick While their hair has grown thin Will solemnly tell you That long, long ago When lassies wore dresses From heels to chin To peep at an ankle Was deadliest sin, And no fellows did it! Oh, no! Not back in the days long ago! Old women who bask In life's sunset glow, Whose tongues have grown sharp While their lips have grown thin Will solemnly tell you - That long, long ago They sat on the sofa And right in between Themselves and the man A big space could be seen! But I'm an old relic! Ho, ho! And I say, on the level, They lie like the... mischief, When they talk of the long, loni
 ago!
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
PERFECTLY PRACTICAL

The charter revision committee didn't take long to decide that a popular referendum in the city charter is impractical" But that conclusion unhappily proves noth- ing. It is perfectly practical in other cities. The point is, the worthy charter revisionists don't want any such animal around the kennel.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Jan. s.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair with slowly rising temperature Saturday: Sunday cloudy and warmer; prob- ably followed by snow or rain.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair with slowly rising temperature Saturday; Sunday cloudy and warmer; possibly rain or snow
 Conditions: Pressure remains low over the Canadian maritime provinces. An extensive area of high pressure is moving slowly east, ward with it's center over Michigan.
 Fair weather will prevail Saturday almost generally in the Washington forecast district. but snow or rain is probable in the North Atlantic states by or during Sunday.
 The temperature will rise in vir- tually all sections east of the Mississippi river.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
two communities was almost invart- ably pleasant and friendly. Dayton Drew Residents

dUly Qlcd6dAt Auu lIlCuuiys Dayton Drew Residents
 In 1920 an elder at Union Village announced that in vision the Lord had instructed the Shakers to pro- nounce a curse upon Lebanon and it's people and blessing upon Day ton. There was some demur. but presently two elders appeared on horseback in the streets of Le- banon and galloped up and down calling the curse of the Lord upon the village for the intolerance and bigotry of. its people. Later in the same day. the two elders appeared on . street in Dayton. and waving their hats as they rode called upon the Lord to bless the town and its citizens.
 Look at Dayton today. and look at Lebanon" offer the believers. in proof that the curse and the blessing alike have been realized. Both towns were the same size back in 1S20-about 1000 persons in each. Now Dayton is a prosperous manu- featuring city of nearly 100000 peo- pie and Lebanon is still village of only two or three thousand"
 A history of Shakerlsm. relates that immediately after the pro- nouncements. hundreds of supersiti- ous settlers with visions of Dayton'a future greatness hastered to move there, forming the nucleus for the city of today.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Alderson. What he refers to is that the city stands at the head of all New England cities in this respect or at the foot, depending upon the point of view.
 The evil Is due entirely to the facility with which work permits are issued. We have had occasion on several occasions to refer to the evil.
 What is needed is action. The minister Is to be commended for doing his bit by calling attention to conditions that we cannot afford to overlook. His reference to personal responsibility is valuable contri- button to the discussion.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
Ilrazy Kindergarten

 Fletcher: "ANel, stop scratchlhg- wat is that, a Swedish movemnt? - Axel Grease: NO. the Chinee ltch. Nv brodder, the sailer. brawt 1t home to me on his last trip. He say he want to give me something wat goin' to last a while. Fletcher: "How does he like sea life-use the werd 'fallacy' just to make it harder
 AXel Grease: He say it's all gravey to be in the
 navy: To sail across the sea ban grate
 sport The werld it ban large but he sail
 free of charge, And a fallacy life in each port"
 I'll. F, McNair
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
Lord Grey Can Read in
 Dark as We'll as Light

London, Jan. 8 R-Lord Grey of Fallodon can read in the dark as well as light.
 When he was threatened with blindness he learned to read by tho Braille touch system, and now, with his eyesight much improved he still finds Braille books useful.
 "One can turn out the light" he says. draw up the sheets and liter ally read ones self to sleep"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The 4, B. O. is . national organization which furnishss nswspapers and advsr. tissrs with . strictly honest snaiyns oI e,rcul.tion. Our circulation statistics srs bassd upon this audit. This tnsures protection asainr. fraud in newspaper distribution figul ss to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
The Easiest Way

Mother found Emily, her flve-year old daughter, eating some stlch9 candy.
 "stop eating that candy. Emily, until YOU wash your hands. Your fingers may not be clean "Oh, yes they are clean, mother,' cried little Emily.
 Are you sure, dear?" "Yes I am, cause I've just licked 'em."
 Mrs. Mary G. Atkins
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

society
 The furniture installment collect man was a visitor at de tflillpy home Tuesday and was wished many happy returns by de FrlmpSs.
 
 Brother Johnsing, deaconator op de Second National Church, was op- served in company with Magnoaus 1ipger's wife Wednesday eve II Brother Johnsing pays up his pack subscription we remains slleht-il he don't, we tell all we knows apou1 if We knows dat brother Johnsing won't pay, so details will be fouhu on page 4, column 7.
 Born-To MT, and Mrs. Ecru Pm I,le, triplets to which have been siV, on de names of Ace, Deuce, anu Trey. MT. Pinkle is lucky he doh nIav cards with a pinochle decR lh which de nine spot am low
 Sports
 ur T, Browne Challsit was in town Friday.
 Mir. Walnut z. Tippy was de "ln- ner ob de big poker championship hold in de rear of the Eight Baii Pool Parlor Saturday evening" MT rippy held a royal flush four times in successive, but before he could collect his winnings MT. Tippy was suddenly afflicted by severe at- tack of throat trouble and passed away to a larger and noble reward, owner can have razor by calling at Dorktown News office and identity inp same
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
ENnIained

Maloney: An why did yez want to buy an eight day clock, Pat?"
 Casey: "Shure, oil wanted to foind out how it gets in the ixtry day each week."
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
Bargains

Harry: "Why would a musical comedy be the best place to buy ladies' clothes?"
 Edward: T give up. Why?' Harry: Because everythings al ways three -fourths off
 Il. H. Lichtenstein
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
Think This Over, Girls!

The chap who frankly admits he doesn't understand women, often knows more about them than the ''wise guy!'
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
PAN-ANIERICAN FRIENDSHIP


 The Pan-American building stands serene in Washington, white marble monument supposed to typify the mutuality of understand ing and good will between the Pan- American countries and the United States.
 The Monroe Doctrine still func. tions as vital policy in the Amer ican government. Through it we pre- vent encroachments of European nations upon this hemisphere.
 But pick up any newspaper pub lIshed in South of Central America, and if you can read Spanish you will find hard, bitter comments against the United States.
 All due to the American policy in Nicaragua.
 The Pan-American building in Washington stands for little but a vanished ideal. The South Americans are calling us imperialists of the worst type; they distruSt us; they say we make treaties and then do not abide by them; they call us everything that Europe has oyer- looked.
 Pan-American friendship has been one of those dreams
 What do the interests care, how ever, so long as there is money to be made under southern skies; so long as an acquiescent administration prefers diplomacy to that more in- tangible and less profitable thing called friendliness.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
True E'nOuuh!

Visitor: You see lots of hicks in the country, I must say!" Farmer: "Yes, but you don't hear as many hics as you do in the city,
 Cornelius Merber
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Wouldn't Landis get excited if he should discover that some player once stole watermelons.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
CHILD LABOR

The city should be ashamed of it. self for permitting so much child labor, according to the Rev. W. II.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
Willy Wiley!

Richards: T knew Wiley ten years ago when he didn't have q dime in his pocket" Murray: There's no change in him yeti"
 Joseph K. Weiss Copyright, 1927. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

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New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Alas! There are a few weeks be- tween basket ball and baseball when college students have nothing to do but study.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Speaking of politics, it might be possible to buy a seat in a street car.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
TELEPHONE cALLs

The only profitable advertiFng medium ln the City. Circulation books and press room alvayp open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

In this day of feminine bandits, there's no better protection than a tame mouse in your pocket,
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Another row in the Senate, but not with the contestants working be- hind oars.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
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It Saves Thawing 'Em Out, Folks.

Now radiator covers make Their yearly bow, for goodness sake Let's get @ disposition cover Keep humor's motor turning over.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

The Herald fs ou sals daily in New York st Hotalings Newsstand, Times squars; schultz's Newsstanda Entrance Grand Central, find Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Synonyms are words of about the same meaning. Example Rich" and mot guilty"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

In the old days the measure of hospitality wasn't always liquid measure.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

The girls seem less sweet than of yore? An. well, old chap; a circus seems less thrilling, also.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Americanism: Living ahead of ones income; complaining because Europe does.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

The two things that have caused the most tears are intolerance and "math."
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Dictionaries evolve slowly, yet in time Charge it to dad" may be all one word.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Perhaps Henry resents the fact that tho Jews buy more expensive cars than flivyerS.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Mussolini can't live always; and how far can car coast up hill after the motor stops.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

Items From the Darktown News Edited by Onyx and Florian
 Supervised by Paul S. Powers)
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

The real marvel of this radio telephony system Is how 1t pene- trates the London fog.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08

If there's anything in reincarna- tion, we know the Dean old Jere- miah is now living in.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-08
FactsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Brief review of "vanities'' road show: Epidermis; dirt.