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New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
INVESTMENT TRUSTS

Investment trusts have developed within recent years. They are so new that many citizens scarcely realize what they are all about. X goodly portion of the populacc prefers to find out by practical experience.
 The idea behind them is simple. One pays ones money into the trust d in dealing in stocks. IL is species ot vlcarious investment, devoid Of bother and concern. One can be in- vesting In stocks through an invest uent trust without having occasion to be interested enough in the trend oi the market to watch the prices and read the stock market news.
 The investment trusts are Suppos cd 10 have superior manner of keeping themselves informed re Garding how he stock cat Hill jump They believe in statistics and plenty Of them; in graph charts; in market analysis; they know the record Of stock from the time it was born: complete information Is at hand re- garding the companies whose stocks they buy.
 But tn" county of Hartford has be- come interested in Investigating th" business. Nothing wrong may be found. and certainly not If it can be S' ~'sn that the promoters of the concern being looked into made no
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
Making Test Flight for
 Hop From Paris to N. Y.

Paris, April IS P-lleutenant Michael De Troyat hoped off from Le Bourget airdrome at 4:o5 q. n. today on q nonstop flight of some 1,G00 miles intended as test of his new all metal monoplane in which he hopes to fly from Paris to New York this spring. He expected 10 fly to Alglers and return without stopping in the second long test of his plane which is similar to Colonel Lindbereh's Spirit of St. Louis.
 Lieutenant De Troyat was ser gent in the aviation service at Le Bourget when Lindbergh landed and escorted Lindbergh in q flight over Paris during which the two men did stunts together.
 His plane has an estimated flying radius Of $500 miles. On April 6 he made q nonstop flight of TOO miles over France.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
CHORAL SOCIETY INACTIVITY
 REGRETTED

IL will have been noticed with keen regret by many that the New Britain Choral Society this year failed to function For years the Choral society gave an annual con cert of the highest type, and it rsI- ally was regarded as tho hls h water mark Of local endeavor. Th. large chorus of local singers stiInu. lated much interest in their efforts the assisting solois's were superb: the orchestra from Boston efficient and large. In spite Of all this and the prestige that accompa nied such out standing plishnlents the Choral society directors did not feel encouraged by tI1c results to keep the enterprise going this year.
 Of course. there is a reason. Th. concerts represented smart outlay. and uoi1nnE but tleater damned
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
WHEN AN AUTO HITS A PIANI.

New Britain cannot help smackine , it's lips over one of the most unu- 1 sual of happenings. the case of an automobile crashing into an air plane.
 When Lieutenant Carl Dixon piloted his airplane through the streets of New Britain recently, in- tent upon placing it upon exhibition at the Center. he doubtless took occasion to surmise that the stage was all set for some autoist to forget himself and smash into the machine being lowed through the public streets. Even an aviator knows the weaknesses of landlubbers in auto- mobiles.
 If Mir. Dixon thought thus wise he guessed correctly. An autoist did crash into the airplane, sadly dam- aging it and putting it in a state of  sepair for eight days What more natural that the owners of the plane should sue the owners Of the auto- mobile.
 Our sympathies go with the air plane. If monarch of the air cannot be driven through a city street with out being bumped into by one of the road bugs that infest the country side then it is high time something were done about it. Just what is to bo done we don't know, however.
 II is evident that an airplane is safer in the air than in city traffic.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Turn on the light and see if it is bedbugs or cracker crumbs!' Will you please quit using my pajamas for dust cloth?" There isn't any pin sticking him, so he must have the colic." Why don't you try putting your coat on hanger sometimes?" Cheap alarm clocks are best. Sometimes they don't ring" You put enough grease on your face every night to bake cake"'
 -E. H. Fraser Copyright, 1928, Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

with cash customers could avoid
 deficits. Here is the major difficulty. The attendance at most Of the con- certs could be termed good, but not good enough. Arthur G. kimball.
 who for years did yeoman's service l in maintaining interest in the Choral activities in q most practical manner,
 evidently conclu1ed that the time 1 was not propitious to continue the ! effort this year. We think his de- l clsion was logical. The city, if it wants to foster such musical events, should not expect one puhlic-spirited man to shoulder all the responsi- bility.
 The city has not done we'll by
 those who have attempted to make Of
 New Britain. musically speaking,
 more than an appendage to Hart
 ford. History Of most distressing
 kind was made at the concert here
 last year of the Barrere Little Sym
 phony ovhestra. It will be remem-
 bered that the Little Symphony. with
 a national reputation, played here to
 house that scarcely exceeded 500
 persons. Mr. kimball. Of course, was
 in the audience. When he noted the
 attenuated public interest in the concert-which turned out to have
 been one of the most successful artistically ever given here-he no doubt remembered it when he de- hated whether to encourage a Choral concert this year. It is not to be wondered at, therefore. that after such an exhibition of public indif- ference there was less likelihood Of & choral event.
 It is truism in music that no city is too small for a choral orsaniza- tion. The smallest Of cities possess them, and some of the smallest cities have the best. such as Lind. borg. kans., and Bethlehem. Pa. But in all these places the public response is far out of proportion to the smallness Of the cities. In New Britain. with 10000 people in the city to draw from. the public response has been out of proportion to the size of the community also, but in reverse ratio. Perhaps there is a reason, but finding it is bootless task.
 The expense Of producing a choral presentation is factor that is hard to conquer. The singers in the chorus give their services free: but every other musical part of the un- 1ertaking must be paid for. Mani- .estly. the singers are just as thor oughly entitled to pay as the others. put being actuated by the thrill of and love of music hey usually pay to belong rather han eXacting monetary reward. This s the spirit, by the way, that builds ID musical appreciation. If there were more of that spirit manifested here would be fewer problems to ;olye. |,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
TWINS ARE ROBBERS

Brooklyn, N. Y.. April IS UiP)- Two youths, believed to be twins robbed three restaurants in rapid succession today and escaped with s179. Entering Harry Bressman's
 dellcatessen they took s10o from the
 proprietor, but to Frank Lerro. a clerk, the twins said: We don't want your money. you're a working man."
 They then robbed two other res taurants.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

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 tidential.-E Editor.
 of Canada
 A. The Right Honorable Wis count Nillingdon.
 c. Is it correct to spell sur prise" with "z'' instead of an "s' :? A. Either spelling is correct. In I America the ''s'' Is used almost ex- clusively.
 c. Where did Nora Bayes die and what was the cause of her death?
 \. She died March 19, 1928 at the age Of 4s, in a Brooklyn, New York. hospital following an abdomi- nal operation.
 Q. What proportion of goods sold at retail annually in the U. s. IS bought on the installment plan? 4. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States has estimated that the amount of installment sales has reached the volume Of about 5000, ,00o. .0O0 annually. It is also estimated that IT per cent Of the entire amount of consumer goods sold at retail are disposed of in this manner. The Farmer Loan and Trust Company estimates over three billion dollars worth Of automobiles. washing machines. vacuum cleaners, phonographs, furniture, pianos, jewelry and radio apparatus are sold on the installment plan.
 Q. How many 1epers are there in the United States and where are they segregated?
 A. The total number is un- known but it has been estimated that there are approximately 1000. Two hundred and seventy-eight lepcrs are segregated at Carviile, Louisiana. State health officers do not send all lepers to Carville but usually only those who are indigent or who endanger the public health. In New York and some other states lopers are not segregated if they obey the rules of the health depart 1 ment but are allowed on the streets and in public places. Louisiana, Florida and Texas probably have the 1 largest numbers of lepers.
 Q. What is arson?
 A. An act of unlawfully and ma liciously burning the house of an- other man.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Delcia?
 A. It is from the Latin and means "sweet'', delightful.
 Q. What is The Mann Act?
 A. A federal law making it a criminal offense for a man to trans port a woman in interstate com- merce for immoral purposes. It is named for its author. Congressman James K. Mann, of Illinois.
 Q. What is the membership of the American Federation of Labor?
 A. In 1926 there were o,SO3,966 members in good standing with dues paid. In addition Secretary Frank Morrison of the Federation states that "because of strikes or unemployment there were at least
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
FUN SHOPS HELP SERVICE
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
The law forbids lotteries, but that doesn't include marriage.

determine how the fire started in the Back Bay station of the New Haven ,ailroad ill Boston, resulting in it's ' destruction. It started in the wait lighted matches have caused fires.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
PAYNE AGAIN LEADS
Young Oklahoman Again Heads Sur v1vOrs in Pyle's Cross Country BuniOn Derby,

Chelsea Okla, April IS UP)- l Andrew Payne, young Oklahoman, held the lead in the Pyle cross- country race again today as the run- 1 ners left here for Miami the last Oklahoma stop. Peter Gavuzzi, the Southampton. England. entry, re!inquished first place to the Claremore youth yes terday when he finished in 24th place in the Tulsa Chelsea run.
 Payne. making the 49.7 miles in 1:23:23, won the lap.
 The five leaders and their elapsed time:
 Andrew Payne, Claremore, Okla, 279:10:5o.
 Peter Gavuzzi, Southampton, Eng land, .61 :10:15.
 Phillip Granville Hamilton, Ont, 31S:2l:01.
 Ed Gardner. Seattle, 3l6:53:47.
 William Kerr, Minneapolis, 320:- o5:S3.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

:, The New York skyline looks great, but the average height of all the buildings there is only five stories Which is several stories higher than in any other city.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Somebody asked us what will be- come of the Model T go-carts now that new models are being made. Our guess is that most of them will be attached 10 license plates until they wear out.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Unreasonable weather is the name for the wrong kind at the wrong time. Another good descrip- tive adjective would be "unrea- sonable."
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

If Mayor Paouessa wants his third administration remembered as q landmark of civic progress let him put through a system of municipal ashes collection.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

By Fred Behrens, Jr. Mothers. who your daughters bur.
 den
 With your company all day, May l ask and beg your par. Why not sometimes keep away? Though your 1audahle ambition Is to find the proper mate. One whose fortune and position Shall insure your darling's state, Still-and all. I say, consider,
 Youth to Youth will ever cleave So, when comes the perfect bidder, Make your pretties bow <.
 and leave. Also, which l hate to mention, If you leave them at this stage 1oull not call to his attention What she'll look like at your age:.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

:. j. Henry Roraback is as soft spoken as a lingerie salesman until the moment arrives to talk about drafting Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

In addition to good five cent cigar the country also needs cigar cites that do not wear out" so quickly.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Rear Admiral Collard, We note. was Companion of the Bath. Aren't the British carrying this companion ate thing bit too far?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

"The prol.ibitionist.' says a pub licist, "is like the ostrich that feels safe with it's head hidden in ne sand.' No, brother; the prohibit tionist isn't a myth.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

That burglar who spent four hours drilling a safe and got S2.S5 doubt less is one of those boys who feel too smart to work for a living.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

An independent voter can lay claim to not being deluded by a rolitical party until he votes.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

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New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Hotaltng's Newsstand. Ttme' Square: schutz's Newsstands. Entrancs Grand Central. 4cnd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Poor Russia! Those dumb enough to swallow her propaganda can't read; and when they learn to read they are no longer dumb enough to believe.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Fine' The first strawberries taste like an uncommonly good grade of straw.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

The elements makes an appro- priate party emblem for Will Hays and other two-tale witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Advance information is that both platforms will contain q ringing de- claration in favor of good roads,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

By sticking together and electing , a friend, the farmers may be able
 to get about three more free bulle- tins.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

What a funny language! It is called "kidnap case' even when the victim is an adult and not a kid.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

The only profitable advertising medium. n the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertissra
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Correct this sentence: Jim al ways speaks gently to me- said the wife: even on rainy days
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

> Too many modern politicians are
 either oil-burners or clinkers.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
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 Modest! First Motorist: When you saw me coming why didn't you blow your horn?"
 Second Motorist: "Oh, I'm not a bit proud."
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Commercial rating. new style: Im- nune to conviction except for con- tempt of court.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Think of the mental strain d wo- man must endure when her husband is held for Sl0,00D ransom and has S5o,O00 insurance
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

You can tell the defeated ward boss in Chicago. He's the one still in one piece.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
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America nism: Praising the work of Sinclair Lewis in an effort to hide the fact that he hit you.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
Facts ndEancies
By Robert OujIlen

Gossip is the art of adding two and two and making the fur fly like sixty.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

2. ..,. How did Colonel Fitzmaurice ever manage to leave Greenly Island?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Well. why shouldn't a politician cat his words? They say every man must eat peck of dirt before he dies.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

A few men still have old fashioned fazors, but most of the modern wives must sharpen pencils with their teeth.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
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If only the automobiles salesman, like the driver, would hit you and run.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
Plenty Of Excuses.

Plenty Of EXCUSes!
 Johnny: Me mothers been mar ried four times and me fathers been married twice"
 Bobby: Don't some kids have all the luck Just think of it = base. ball seasons opened and a possible chance of 1o grandmothers dying.'
 -HeTbert Cuthbert
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Copyright 1928. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
TELEPHONE CALLS

entsfed at the Post once at New B.u
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
Oh Shaw.

JI1 SI1UWs Four year old Dorothy becomin;~ peevod, said "Gosh," Tn all my life" said her grand ma. T never heard q lady say 'gosh.'"
 Well" retortod Dorothy. "you heard one just now. didn't you."
 Mrs. C. $. Shaw
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

will you sit up or is that your
 dHlbitiOn""
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
t}rtlt;mc Stories

"Haughter. ] told you half an hour ago it was eleven o'clock"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Nobody knows why nature de signed the Pelican unless she knew the three deck sandwich was com- ing.
 Beauty note: If the nose turns up or pokes into other peoples affairs, place it on the grindstone
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
Mary II. ForInan

Pedestrians have bond in con- mon. A sort of esprit de-corpse!
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

The fIeshy woman should make q good financicr. She starts with small figure and keeps doubling it.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

Business Once .... 9.5 Editorial Rooms .... S26
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
Place for Herr.

Gilmore: How is your daughter getting along in school?"
 Holden: "TLis is her fourth year in the second grade"
 Gilmore "What-are you going to do with hcr?"
 Holden: send her to Holly Wood."
New Britain herald., 1928-04-18

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-19
SOUTHERN DIARIES
PROFIT REPORTED.
Net of $285,651 for Second
Quarter Compares With
Loss in Preceding One.
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

Southern Diaries. Inc. and SUBJ
salaries for the quarter ended June 80,
1928. reports a net profit of $2S5.6
after depreciation. interest, amortiza-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-19
COTTON GOES DOWN
AFTER EARLY CLIMB
Trading Only Moderately Active
and Prices Steady Up After
the Decline.


NEW YORK. jay l9.--The cotton
market. opened steady today at an add
vance OF to IL points In response to
relatively firm Liverpool cables and
failure OF early weather reports to show
rains In e dry sections OF the South
west.
October contracts sold up to 81. at
tn start but offerings increased after
the call, and the market became nervous
and unsettled. While no further notices
were reported, July was relatively weak
under liquidation, selling off to 20.9S.
or - points net lower. The near -month
weakness may have promoted some
liquidation OF later deliveries.
New Orleans was a seller here, pre-
sumably on the differences, and there
was talk OF hedge selling With the grad
ual advance OF Inning In the extreme
Southwe' Trading was only moder-
ately active, and the market held fair
~ steady at the end of the first hour
with the more active months about
TO 10 points net lower.
Private cables reported Bombay buy
Ing and trade calling In Liverpool, but
lack Of general interest.
Talk OF improving weather conditions
In the Eastern belt seemed TO offset
the absence OF rain In west Texas, and
the market eased under further South
ern selling and liquidation by tired
longs. October sold of TO 2il2 or 50
points net lower. with active months
generally showing net losses of 25 TO
81 points. Prices we're a few points
up from these figures at midday, with
the market steadier ON covering Trad
Ing was quiet