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New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

government have compulsory mili- tary service?
 A. The army Is now organized on a basis of universal military service. Service is divided into (a) prepara- tory; (b) service with the colors; (c) reserve service. Preparatory training is on a militia basis and be- gins at the age of l2. Men in their Fist year are selected for service with the colors for five years.
 Q. Why is Rome called The Eetrnal City?
 A. The appellation Eternal Rome' is said to have been applied by Tibullus, and was repeated by Ammianus Marcellinus in Rerum Gestarum. In Plutarch's "Apothe- sous' Augustus Caesar is quoted as saying to Piso: You cheer my heart who build as if Rome would be eternal"
 0. Into how many administrative districts is France divided?
 A. For administrative purposes France is divided into 90 depart ments each administered by Pre- feet, nominated by the French gov ernment. The unit of local govern ment is the commune of which there are about 3S,0o0. most Of them having less than 1,500 inhabitants. The local affairs arc under a mu- nicipal council chosen by universal suffrage. and each commune elects a mayor who is both the representa- tive of the commune and the agent of the central government. He is the head Of the local police but acts under the orders Of the prefect.
 c. Does the receipt Of a wedding announcement call for gift?
 A. Not unless you wish to send one.
 Q. How long after the death Of the husband should the wife wear her wedding ring
 A. Just as long as she chooses If she marries again, of course the old wedding ring should be removed to give place to the new one.
 Q. What is the gross area of the United States including possessions? :?
 A. S.742,203 square miles.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES

Tine Danbury News has made d discover The same discovery has been made in several other New England cities of late. and that is d good sign.
 The Danbury paper is of the opin-
 ion that in order 10 make local pros
 perity certain there must be further
 industrial growth. New factories
 must be built. new manufacturing
 concerns induced to locate here, new
 sources Of community income ere
 ated.' says the newspaper.
 But unfortunately no method to
 bring about this happy desideratum
 is given, There must be some way,
 how ever and Danbury is likely to
 find it f it IS serious enough in it's
 quest.
 Heretofore the chief object of every western chamber of commerce.
 las been to induce" new industries
 to locate in their cities; in New Eng
 land. in too many cases, the chief object of too many chamber Of com- mcrces has been 10 discourage the acquisition of new industries, The object Of such New England : chambers of commerce as follow 1 this policy is 10 keep the commun- | i'y's economic status quo stabilized. i The nestcrnors do not seem to be
 interested in such a theory at all, and they are our most energetic competitors.
 The New England theory does not york out so very well in practice. either. For example, the great Lynn works Of the General Electric com pany, which went begging in 8 number Of New England cities years ago, including New Britain, finally located m Lynn and secured it's ! help largely from the population of i other New England cities. These ether cities lost something, although they may not have noticed it much at the time, If the Lynn works had settled in New Britain this would have been a city of at least 10000 additional inhabitants.
 i There is something in having di- versified manufactures in a city. To
 confirm, ask the residents of those which are not diversified and then
 suffer a sloW-up in the one particu-
 lar industry for which they are l noted.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Considerable importance is attach . ed 70 the application made by the Pennington Valley Telephone Co. for 6 subway duct in Main, West Main. Church. and Commercial streets. This made it apparent that the company is about 10 invade the city and oppose the Southern New England. The line has been a great hoon to the Pennington valley and Ass been very anxious to get into New Britain. as there is much local money invested in II.
 The church federation, which was able 10 prevent the renewal of sev- oral saloon licenses a year ago, has renewed it was and has made a list of places which it says should be closed, particularly in Residential districts. Letters have been sent to the owners Of these places advising that there will be a fight against renewal Of their licenses.
 The republicans nominated Treas urer Noight for reelection at their caucus and the democrats finally named Edgar II. Beach. Today it vas discovered that Weights term has another year 10 run.
 The Busnessmen's association last night warned those of it's mem hers who have been violating the bylaw forhidding them to advertise in any mediums except the regular newspapers, programs of the two theaters, and the regular city direc- tory.
 The Hartford Automobile club made q successful run here today. In line was George NJ. Lander's fine new machine, which has not yet cen brought here because his auto mobile house has not been finished, New Britain is to have an Np-to- 0ate dairy lunch room in which a person can get what he wants to eat on short notice. The proprietors are William NcEnroe, who has had con- sidersble lunchroom experience, and rohn Smith, prominent Y. M. T. A. X B. member. Ii will be located in the Hotel Bassett building on Main street and will open this evening with q concert by the Melba Mando- lin club.
 The High school football team left on the noon train today for Meriden to play off the tie game, 1 Manager Farrell informed his men that if they didn't win they would get no-supper.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
SHORT WAVES

Those listening fin on radio receiv- Ing sets are often set to wondering what the situation would be if re- ccption were over short waves in stead of the long waves. Such con temptation is caused by the fact that the short waves cover vastly more distance than the long waves. If all the radio broadcastcrs sent their stuff over short waves instead of the current long waves, and all receiving sets were built to receive short waves, what a change there would be, One could listen in on a program from California with the 'ase of listening in to Springfield or New York.
 But it isn't that way. The Amer ican system, according to pre-ar- ranged plan, is on the long wave plan; If 700 short wave stations were broadcasting the result would fe tremendous scrambled egg in the ether.
 But one or two stations are allow cd to broadcast programs of note on the short waves; not for the benefit Of American listeners of course, but for the benefit of listeners in South Africa, Australia. Tasmania, New Zealand, and what not And it works
 Down in Cape Town, South Afri- ca, one C. E, Slingsby is radio fan par excellence. He goes to bed ear ", but likewise arises carly-at 3 q. m. Then he turncs in 10 kDKA, Pittsburgh, which shoots forth the short waves along with the long waves. He hears the American presj- aent speak, grand opera from Amer | lea, American jazz, and everything Ills log book is said to be the most unique in existence. When Walter 1 Damrosch last winter was unable to i give lecture on Wagner on ac- 1 count of q cold he received q ]otte, Of regret month later from Mir SIlngshy, who evidently had looked forward 10 the lecture. One can easily imagine Mr. Damrosch's emo. tons on receiving the letter from this faraway radio fan.
 The short wave system makes on. GlddN to contemplate it. Pcorl, down in Australia get the American snort wave programs as readily q. any New Britainite gets tho Ions waves from the same city. Pitts bureh.
 The long wave system as ",
 nave It meets all requirements. I snort waves were Tn general use i, 1 thIS country, and it were as easy f,
 llsten in on San Francisco as it i
 10 do so on Springfield. Mass. an, all intervening stations likewis,
 would be heard, the present "chao on the air would be nothing com ! parable 10 what We would hayo wifi universal short waves in uso. Ii wa q wise Schom" 10 adopt the long O
 weakest waves for entertainm,n transmission.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

You can get an answer to any question of fact or informant ton by 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 a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are dential.-Editor.
 Q What is the unit of money in Soviet Russia and what is its lalueH
 A The legal unit is the Ruble of 100 kopecks. and the par value in [. s. currency is 51.46 cents. Cur rencies in circulation are: Cher rontsi notes issued by the States bank against gold reserves but in convertible at present; treasury notes; silver coins and copper coins.
 Q. How many members are there Tn the tribe of Illinois Indians.
 A, The Illinois Indians arc an extinct branch of the Algonquin family. The tribes of the Illinois Confederacy. whose members have been estimated at between $500 and Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. They were visited by La Salle in the 17th century. Reduced by the fierce wars waged against them-especially by the Lake Indians in revenge for the murder of Pontiac 769-they numbered only 15o in 1900. They have since disappeared as a distince tribe, having consolidated with the Wea and Piankashaw Indians in Oklahoma. In 1910 the combined tribes numbered only 200. Q. Where is "The Painted Desert?
 A. The name is sometimes ap- piled to the plateau region Of Ari- zona. bordering upon the Colorado and Marble canons. The term is derived from the brilliant coloring of it's rock surfaces.
 Q. Who holds the record for the shortest time for circling the bases in baseball same2
 A. The record is IS 4-5 seconds made by Maurice Archdeacon Of the Rochester International league club in 1921
 Q. What is the object of putting rubber pads between the shoes and the hoofs of horse?
 A. They act the same as rubber heels on the shoes of people. and absorb the jar.
 Q. What is "The Spanish Main? A. Tn medieval times the name wis applied to that portion of the ocean. especially the. Caribbean Sea, America, traversed by the Spanish galleons in their quest for gold and other treasure.
 Q. What is the distinction be- tween "knowledge", and learning, Understanding" and "wisdom"? A. Knowledge is all the mind knows, from whatever source de- rived; learning is wide and systema- tic knowledge gained by long study: wisdom is the power of discerning what is true and right: understand ing is clear knowledge, comprehen- sion, correct mental discernment. c. Does Russia under the Soviet
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
GUHFOILE THE GREAT

The super-heated campaign IT Waterbury having reached its irev- ;tA.ble conclusion, 1t is perhaps time E to consider the factors that have rnAde It possible for Mayor Francis J. Guilfoile to win 2. fourth term as mayor. carrying with him the entire Democratic ticket
 The Republicans spent much Of their time writing out charges Of poor anagement in city affairs The administrat ton that can be in office for three terms without making a few mistakes never yet has been de yised. The average voter knows this and is not startled with such charges. So long as there are no huge scandals on the record, and there is no major graft proyable, he fails 10 get greatly excited.
 Guilroile ia the type Of man who combines political leadership with personality. He prcsidcs over a city where the Democratic machine is better in all it's workings than the Republican machine. His fourth victory entities him 10 be on tn. next state ticket, and if A. F. Smith is the Democratic presidential nom inee he will probably have no objoc- t'ons.
 Waterbury continues to classify as the chief Democratic city in Connec- ticut, one where Democratic Nic- tories are consistent and thorough. The Republican. of the city, aided
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Dear Mrs. Pillar: I am rather in- experienced and have date with a coed art student. How far shall I so?
 Daniel Baird Dear Daniel: Well. if she's an artist, let her draw the line. Dear Mrs. Pillar: 1 am young woman and this is my first year as a college instructor. Is 1t permis- sible to keep student after school in college?
 Ethel Timmus Dear Miss Timmus: It isn't GUS tomary. Why not go for an automo- bile ride with him instead? Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

and abetted by the state Republi- can machine, have done their worst and have failed. although this latest victory of the redoubtable mayor was by the smallest majority in his career. It isn't the size Of the vic tory that counts as much as the victory. however Considering the nature and extent of the opposition, it was the mayors greatest victory.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
Nov. 1 and ? Assigned
 For OhiO-Erie Hearing

Washington, Oct. , (UP)-The in tcrstato commerce commission today assigned for oral arguments on Nov. and .. the application of the Chesapeake and Ohio to acquire con- trol of the Erie and pere Marquette Tn" hearing will also include the tr"sapoakc and Ohio application to issue new capital stock in connection with the proposed merger engineered by the Van SWcringen brothers Of Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

There were days when news dis patches from Brooklyn actually were dated Brooklyn and not New York. But these were the days be- fore Brooklyn amounted to half as much in every other respect as it does today. Indeed, the fast growing part of New York's metropolitan area Is Brooklyn, which is gaining enormously in population while Manhattan is losing population,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!

Dear Editor:
 On the average Of twice a week all year Dick. the bookkeeper said to Miss Miggs the steno. Miss Miggs, you ought to file those let ters the branch manager brought in when we closed the branch"
 The letters were enclosed in a bundle about two feet thick.
 Miss Miggs put 1t off. The day after she started her vacation, the boss called Dick into his office.
 File those branch letters," he said.
 All day Dick had been inserting sheets of paper into the letter files. His head swan. his back hurt, his fingers were cut
 Right after supper, his wife said, Now. Dick. before we go to the Busby's, I wish you'd file your nails"
 Sock! The platter bounded off her head.
 Aesop knew his onions
 Look before you leap.
 B. H. Leavitt Dear Mr. Judell:
 Mir. Trimble figured on balancing his books about 3 p. m. and getting out for a game of golf.
 When he struck his trial balance, he was $500 off.
 He checked back, and balanced again. Again $500 off
 Four o'clock came. Five o'clock came. At D. m. he went home. The balance was still exactly $500 off.
 My goodness" said his wife. What makes you so late? We'll have to hurry and eat. Grace and Edward are coming over right after dinner to play some Five Hundred"
 Wham, It took the doctor an hour to get the doormat out of her mouth.
 Aesop was hep Look before you leap.. Myrtle C. Harber
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

London may have it's "incessant fog" but the good old '. S. A. has a monopoly of all the other brands of weather. Even Yankee ingenuity is not lacking In providing weather novelties.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Since the motor commissioner made his last remark about the need for trucks wearing refectors on the rear, we have been patiently waiting to see one Of the gentlemen owners Of these road caravans carry out the suggestion.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
AIR3 = ~ dQQ1l7

\ woman may get more thrill out Of a mouse, but she gets more eXer- else out of q moth.
 Doubtless Courtship has always been chase, but in the old days the man was behind instead of two jumps ahead.
 If France wants to keep out American goods, she should have gone about it while she had Ger man submarines to help. We are becoming an urban people but it's hard to find anybody who doesn't know what a yearln' is. If there's anything in evolution, why aren't Americans born with the trigger finger already crooked? Correct this sentence: He doubts evcrythinE.' said the gossip, but he doesn't sCorn those who have faith" !
 Copyright 1927 Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Our idea of nothing to worry about Is flaming youth. A small minority likes to think itself hot stuff, but the majority doesn't know how to dance the Charleston or even Black Bottom.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
WOMEN VOTERS TO CONVENE

Hartford, Oct LP-Affiliated To- cal leagues of the Connecticut Lea gue Of Women Voters today received the call for the seventh annual con- vention to be held al Hotel Elton, Waterbury. November s. 2 and 10.
 The registration list calls for $50 delegates. The call says: Leagues send your delegates to formulate policies and set forward the ideals of the league.
 Action will be taken on the exc cutive report and on an outline for studying the coming year. The na- tional executive program will also be presented.
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
\ Good Idea.

\ GOOai Idea. Mrs. Horwitz was very anxious to purchase new book for her boy. Mrs. Newman, who was in the hook department with her, sugges- ted, Why don'd you get him der Rover Boys Series?" He's got 'em." Der Motor Boys Series is fine, too"
 He's got 'em. I know vot I'll do, Bertha. I'll start him on dot Worlds Series I hear so much about
 Henry J. Dolph
 "JTr IS CHARM! (And This Charm School Is Conduc-
 ted By Mrs. Pillar
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
COLLEGE CATERS,

Gerald Gerald paved the campus sod But couldn't make the football squad: His sister was q perfect dream-- She made" the whole alarmed football team
 Alan Harvey Senie Doris is dumb on art and lii. And music such as Brahms or Mozart's, But though her Beau Arts dope is weak, She knows lot about her beau's arts.
 Ruth L. Stone
 
 Norma Norma IS an awful snoh, Snootiest Of lasses, She snubs the rich and poor alike She even cuts her classes!
 Glenn R. Delderden
 
 Beatrice Bees window in the womans dorm Is right across the court from me, And when that girl prepares for bed She surely Is one husking Rec!
 Mildred H. Calkins
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Member Audit Bureau oI Circulation Tho A. B. c. is . national Organization which furnishes newspapers and adVeT- tis>rs with . strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This 'nsuree pro lection agaiur fraud in newspaper dis- trtbutiou figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Connecticut's new and improved law appertaining to billboards does not seem to have discouraged the scenery painters.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
25 Fears Ago Today

No" Britain will have one of thc biggest representations al tho nation at cncampm"nt Of tn" C. A. r.. 10 he held in Washington next week. About 2o people, including Fred Monicr. will attend.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Don't worry If the kid can't learn to spell readily. Maybe that indicates he has natural talent to become q sign painter.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Many man owes hi. success to his wife; which doesn't account for the large number of successful bach elors we hear about.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

"All Republicans win, but Demo- crats gain" seems to he a pollnCai slogan in Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Doctors are queer. They keep on advising against going to bed on q full stomach, though very few pee pie lie that way.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Our favorte blind man has re- turned to the corner with his pen- cls, and we trust he had a pleasant season at his umpiring.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Food for hard thinking: Trying to guess how many home runs Babe Ruth will make during the series.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

In New York, whenever they hear of an out -ot-town buyer coming to town, they build new hotel.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Love still makes the world go round, but 1t needs gas.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Nocabularies are acquired slow ly, and you must give an author time to learn that realism" and "rottenness" aren't synonyms.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Heard after financial disap- pointment: T wonder where 1 can get some gas cheap"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Evolution isn't finished. and cen turies from now electric chairs may be valuable only as period furni- turc.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

The Herald is on sale daily in Ne' York at Hotalugs Newsstand, Times eouars; echultx's NewsTandA Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

No tame breweries are left, no"a- days they are all ''wildcats.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
Beatrice
Many Of Them Hayes

Douglas: 50 Jim Ramsey doesn't { get along well with his wife?" Huber: No, all shes got Is vex appeal"
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
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Member of tho Associated Press Tho Assoeiatsd Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication ot all nsvs credited 10 It or not otherwise credited ;n this paper and also local uews published therein
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

AmeriCanism: An abiding faith that the right toothpaste will pre- vent whatever it is you're afraid Of getting.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

That scientist who says he has in vented a skinless sausage must be trying to produce hamburger steak.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
The Brazen Smuggler:

The Brazen Smuggler: Gertrude: Hear about Emily be- ing arrested by the custom off . cerso"
 Joan: Heavens. no. What about it ."
 Gertrude: She had a foreign substance in her eye."
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

The Borgias kept poison In rings, hip pockets in those days.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

A hick town is a place where the garage man will look at your car just as soon as he finishes the checker game.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

ing in the yicinities has been marked.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Love isn't too blind 10 see the difference between d flivver and high priced sport roadster.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Down In Mexico they are having an election campaign a la Kentucky
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Only those who come in on the 7:25 train realize that the height of elegance is to crook the little finger while using a toothpick
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

Women won equal rights. Now if only the men can win equal privi- leges.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

lntsred at the Post once at New Brit ain as Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

II would be nice, however, if the Of Agriculture would tell everybody when to sell short.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05

He's Better Making History Than
 Remembering It: The football hero's 10 the fore And once again the bleachers roar Their loud approval of the guy Whose history quizzes just get by.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-05
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