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New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
MAINTAINING THE POOR; THE GODDESS CHARITY

The poor we have always with us. Scarcely anything in human society Is more pitiful than poverty plus old age. As sn individualistic nation, worshiping success and having scant regard for failure, we are prone to take little account of the under dog. except that when all else fails we provide almshouses. some of which are well-managed institutions and others-perhaps the majority not 50 well-managed.
 The principle of old-age pensions has found little encouragement in this country: some organizations with foresight and willingness to sacrifice effort in the direction of re- form favor tho plan: at least ono powerful fraternal organization has made it a prime principle of achieve ment. Progress, however, continues to be slow.
 Statistics indicate that most peo- pie past 60 arc supported by their kin. Relatives pay for their support, sometimes their children solely. This is one way. the usual way: but it is not necessarily the best way.
 The amount of charity disbursed in any well-regulated community runs into large figures. The bulk of the money for this necessary activity comes from the people generally; little of it being part of tho tax money. Perhaps. because of its slight effect on the tax budgets. many per sons do not notice the outlay. These sums are paid through numbcrless effective organizations which make 1t possible to reach the indigent though worthy element in the popu- lation. Without this aid our civiliza- tlon would lack that element Of kind consideration and helpfulness which is the essence of religion and social well being.
 How the poor are carried over evil times would make long. interesting and rather surprising story. Few give it much thought: yet the unfortu. nate arc being aided const sutlv and ronsistently: the machinery of ss. slstance is working all the time. ds, and night. It Is public business, vel IS not done under the liu1eligbt. The city gives s4,oo0 10 the visiting nurse association and s3,oGo to tho hospital, and supports it's poor farm This is the extent of the cost O, charity to the taxpayers as whole The remainder Of the sums needed
  mately out Of the pockets Of citizens One doctor with g. large poor patronage told US recently that he contributes as much in free medical treatment to inc poor as the cjty gives to the nurse association; and there no doubt are others.
 These remarks. of course, are oc. casioned by the forming of ano.hey charity organization in the city, one of 3. unique kind. The idea ir for members to contribute 3 nickel ; week 10 3 fund to alleviate the suf ferinSs of the poor, We hope 1t is
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
WRONG STREET METHODS

The latest faux pas of the public works department is heard from in Belvidere. where the horse has been put in back of the apple cart-or. to b. more modern. the radiator has been hitched to the rear of the automobile.
 Last year Steward street. in Bel tidere. was improved. About a foot of crushed stone was iammed into the street. q layer of paving material put on top of 1t, and the steam roller did the rest It was q nice job, and the contiguous property owners were duly assessed. Pride in the nice new street improvement was DO doubt great. and few minded the assessments in view of the good de- rived.
 However. no sewers were in the street.
 Paving streets that are sewerless has Its disadvantages. When the sewers arc put down something has to give, and 1t usually is the street pavement
 The board of public works this year got started on a sewer improve ment on the street. Instead of at- tending to the sewer before the street pavement was put down, the Ae2 came sS sort of an after thought
 There was hearing-this week. and several ohjecting property own ~ were there. The objectors might 1W e Neu have spared themselves
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

The plan to have New Britain cops wear their artillery outside their coats reminds us they can be made to look like cowboys. but there still will be an important difference piainsmen can hit | dime half . block away.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Wilbur Glenn voiiva. who believes the world is flat. is going to prove It by travelling to Egypt and viewing the pyramids Al he views them he will reflect that the engineers who built them were very wise and be- ltsved the same thing he does.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Public onlcials in Chile are giving evidences of wisdom. The minister of finance has thrust forward a bill to make . law against allowing foreign concessions for the exploration of oil. That's one way to avoid trouble.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Diapatches relate that the fellow who married the former kaiser's sister two months ago has already undertaken several "cures" at health resorts. The dispatches do not specify what ails the gentleman, but somehow one gets the impression he has not been drinking too much water.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

After the federal reserve bank at Chicago raised the redlscount rate gtock prices slipped sorrowfully. How would you like to be . member of the reserve board and know what b going to happen ahead of time. Or maybe yen would be too honest to ct rich in . hurry.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Senator Bingham seems to favor bresidential commission to inquire into the S. disaster, rather than kongressional investigation. By the way. which sort is most likely to provide . good coat of whitewash?
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

4 London fashion authority, visit tng New York. profe1es to be hor- yifisd at the way men break the tashionabls rules in this country. And ak that he hasn't been around kssy much. Wait until he sees how Inc editors smash the rules.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Nanhes Aadit Baseau of Circulation The \ .. c is . national organization which furuishss nswPapsrs and adver- tissss with . strictly honest analysis of circulation, Our circulation statistics are hassd upon this audit. This fnsures pro- tsetiou asainst fraud in newspaper dss- tribution Agures to both national and local Advsrtisere
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

If half the effort, given over to butlawing war were devoted to out iawing motor car accidents more ltvsS would be saved.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
Diagaosedi

Dtagposedi Farmer Hanson: ''Thet boy of ours has got an awful sore throat. l dunno how he caught it." Mrs. Hanson: Probably been do- in too much of thet neckin' he's al- ways tellin' about!'
 Ross Wilkinson
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

You can't blame the New Yorker. Even the inhabitant of a village feels superior to the thick" who lives out side the village limits.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Yesterday was day Of high surt along the coast, showing how good .port go often goes to waste III winter.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

More proof that Governor Fuller is still in politics is indicated by his su9restion for | record breaking tax dash.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Streets in the Overhrook section have not yet been accepted, we are told. The tax money. however. is thoroughly acceptable.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Prove it to mel" yells the young scientist. as though the world had nothing to do but waste time on his hard, sWelled head.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS GA Fun Shop Drama)
 In Three Acts
 By Alexander Belding


 (LivinE room of the Milliken home. Mrs. Milliken is sewing. Lit tie Bobby Millike., enters) Bobby: Mar. whur's my wagon" Mrs. Miliiken: "In the trash closet" 4'.a
 Bobby: "Whur's ladder" Mrs. Milliken: What do you want with a ladder?"
 Bobby: T wanna climb on top of the house."
 Mrs. Milliken: Why"
 Bobby: ITO do whut par told me-" Mrs. Miluken: What did your father tell you to do:"
 Bobby: He told me to hitch my wagon to . star"
 Act Two
 (scene: The same. Time: That evening. Bobby, his father, and his mother are there.)
 Mrs. Milliken: John. what do you think? Bobby was going to climb on top of the house to hitch his wagon to q star!"
 Milliken: "Son. that's a good ona. Your sister Jane will have to take you out and explain the stars to you. I don't mean that kind of a star. mean figurative star" Bobby: q get you. You mean Clara Bow-a star with g figure" Act Three
 (Lawn of the Milliken home. Jane and Bobby are looking at the sky. It is a starlit night.)
 Bobby: "Whut's that funny look ing star over there?"
 Jane. That's Mars"
 Bobby: Well, If that's mars, which is par's?"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

The kind of people who say they have certain burdens lon their hearts usually are careful not to get the burdens on their shoulders.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

What is modesty. anyway? Thirty years ago she was called a. brazen hussy because she didn't care who saw her elbows,
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Green means Go ahead" But don't take liberties with an innocent little thing She isn't as green as she looks.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Great philosopher. modern style: Writing what everybody knows in a simple enough for a child way.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Give Her . Permanent! Some like girls that arc pretty plump. Some like girls that are fair: The kind of girl that I hate Is the one That talks about washing her hair!
 -Lucius Jaffe
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Drinking song for these wood- alcohol days: I'm going home to die no more"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
Couldn't Demonstrate!

Couldn't DemOnStrate3 Customer: T want to buy a neck lace for my daughter here." Clerk: "I'll have to sec her neck Customers Daughter: What diff ference does 1t make how I do it?"
 Norris Wallheim Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
 l'orbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

If he's the kind of man who likes to be written up in a success mag azine, his success really is remark able.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Americanism: You can't make a million without being crooked: I wish I had an opportunity to make million"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

The Hsrsld is on ssls daily in New yerk at Hotaiing's Newsstand. Times esusrs: schults's Nswsstands. Entrance Grand Central, A2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Fire When Ready! Som etimes shall Grapple T. Fred erick Lee And strangle him terribly hard; He's the kind of a pest that I can- not abide He always hands you his card!
 Gordon Bouen You Can't Forgive That! When l get through with Briggs he'll look Just like fortress that's been stormed: He knows little more than ! On subjects where I'm well-in- formed.
 -C. & Bonner
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

There still is hope for q race of people that hasn't the nerve to be naughty until it gets a few drinks.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
HOT IOGICI

HOT IOGICI (As Told To Tho Fun Shop) Helene That boy I'm going with now thinks of nothing but necking." Carol: What can you do with a fellow like that?" Helene: Neck"
 --R. U. r. (And How Other Fun Shop Con tributors Interpreted 1t--
 The Weeks Howard: Did you neck Claire last Wedneedsy?" Stuart: 'Nc. told her Wednes- day couldn't do i+ until Thursday" Howard: Why Thursday" Stuart: Because that rss the mex day!'
 c. L. Nahaffey
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Young Samson! First Newsboy: "Tim. he's de strongest kid on de corner" Second Newsboy: "Aw, he ain't 60 strong"'
 First Newsboy: "Oh, ain't he? Once I seen him carryin' three Sum- day papers,"
 Alice C. Zangara
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

LaWlessness is state of mind. If you scorn speed laws. you would scorn any other that interfered with your pleasure.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
fELEPHOND CALL8 Duslneao Omce .... Sct Editorial Roomo .... 92S

The ealy profitable advertising medium b the City. Circulation books and press resn alvays open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

lnfsesA a& the Pest ofAcs at New Brit. ain as sscosd Clao Mall Natter.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

NoWheY Of tho A6o0etata1 fress The Associated Press b exclusively en- titleA to the uss for republication Of all nsvs credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local nsvs published therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
GRRR! COIsEs!

GRRR! COISIES!
 Tut, Tuti Some hate silence. Some hate noise, I hate girls That look like boys.
 R. C. Stout
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

An experienced wife sees in her husbands unusual politeness a con- fession that he is ashamed of some disloyalty.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Modernism: Buying q used car: marrying somebody who has been married before.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Funny man! Being afraid to save a little money by faking his income tax return, he consoles himself by feeling virtuous.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

The four creatures that provided the sweetie's clothes were a worm. a rat, a calf and sucker.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Wolves are reported here and there, but the only beasts civilized men need dread are civilized men.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
Our Fayofite Flowersi

ON TuNOfIW FIOWVIS4 Conservatories We may lack. But we'll net get far off the track If in fun-serv1tories, Folks, We grow cheernations merry jokes:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

There's one time when the world completely agrees with you, That's when you get the notion you don't amount to much
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

Correct this sentence: He's a nor- nal husband" said she. "but never pretends he could do his wife's work more efficiently"
 Copyright 1928. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
Facts andEdncies

If ignorance is bliss. why Is bliss so scarce:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
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 ' A WoI1 la9J

Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, caro Os the New Britain Herald. aad your letter Will bo forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
Suited Him EAactlyi

Mrs. Robbins (waking him up) :: gone off" Robbins alf-awake): Fine! i Hope 1t never comes back"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
The Weeks

(And How Other Fun Shop Con tributors Interpreted 1t--
New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
Nv Britain Herald
Iuue1 psilV tosaAay Isespted)
 At XAAjl DMs.. e Church Street
q, UDocRuTIols RATES
waAlo vust1saI1so coaPAMY

e1oo Three Montha sSc. . Month.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

BELVIDERE-New cottage 6 rooma.
 sun parlor. Can be bought below cost
 of construction. Easy terms H. Chris jensen. 13l Main St. Room L
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

EAST MAIN ST. near Elm. family house with large lot This is in the in duNrial zone. Reasonable terms The Commercial Co. Phone 5000. The Com mercial Trust Company Building
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

E-Up-to- date cottage of nine
 rooms. Three car garage. large lot Price reasonable. Rabinow RaschkoW
 Real Estate Co. 3o3 Main St Phone 1SIo
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

WEST END section. New family houae
 Five rooms and sun porch foe eaeh 1oof. Two car garage. CAll 11e-4
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

ADAMS ST. 76-7 room house All i'm. provements. Automatic oil heated. hard wood floors throughout. two car gar age. One of the best locations in city The Hardware City Co-Operative Asm Inc l22 Main St Telephuue l412
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

GOLDEN HILL ST.-2 family house, 2
 rooms. Price $3.400. Call 2s1s or Hart ford s-5S16
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

BELDEN STREET, family house with all modern improvements Price $500: cash Sl,000. P. Denuzze. A7s Aain 0t Telephone 4343 or 477S-J
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

MONROE ST.-s room houss Hot vatss heat. all improvements : car garage This ts . real buy The Hardware City Co- Operative Asso. Inc. l23 Main c Teiephone 1il2
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02
Musical Instruments

AN upright mahogany piano. Perfect con- diton. Very very cheap. Make offer. , years old. Tel. 5453. MT. Andrews, 401 Arch St.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02
Radio

A REAL radio bargain. Just bought. Must sell for any reasonable offer. Retails SSTs Call 5662-W
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

ATWATER- KENT radio in beautiful val. nut cabinet complete. 3ss Henry Mo rams and Sons.~ 365 Main St.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-02

FOR SALE. S3o0 down. balance as rent for six room modern house. Lot 125x.e3. 35 fruit trees. One block from schooF and trolley. Telephone l141-3. E. Walters. Newtngton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-16
BARNARD GOLFERS
TO SHOW AT BARNUM

The Carlton County Horseshoe
Pitchers association held a meeting
at Vern's barber shop, Moose Lake,
Monday evening to discuss plans for
the coming tournament at the county
fair. Tournaments will be held on
each day of the fair days. On the
goth, the opening day, members of the
Carlton county association will hold
a tournament for members only. An
entry fee of so cents will be charged
and first, second, and third prizes of
$500, $500, and $500 will be awarded.
The Carlton county tournament will
be held on Thursday, the second day,
and the prizes in this event have been
placed at $500, $500, and $500. An
entry fee of S1.O0 will be charged.
The free-for-an event will be held
on the last day of the fair, Friday,
with first, second and third prizes of
$500, $500, and $500. An entry fee
of $1.00 will be charged in this tourn-
ament.
After considerable discussion it
was decided that all tournaments will
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-16
JENSEN-PAULSEN

Miss Theresa C. Paulsen,s daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Paulsen. and
Carl 1. Jensen, son of Mrs. A. Jensen
were united in marriage Thursday
evening at seven o'clock at the Dan.
ish Lutheran church, Rev. o. H
Dyreborg officiating.
Following the ceremony relatives
and close friends enjoyed the we'd
ding dinner. at the L. A. Paulser
home where the evening also was
spent in social visiting.
The newlyweds went right tt
housekeeping on the Jensen farm
Mrs. A. Jensen having moved to town
last week.
The American joins with Other
friends in extending congratulations
and best wishes to Mr.. and Mrs
Jensen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-16
CARLSON SCHOOL
LOSES TO DUXBURY

The Duxbury baseball team from
Wilma township, was in Askov Sun
day and played with the Carlson
school team from southwest of Askov,
defeating them by an to score.
AS a whole the Carlson school team
was composed of younger boys than
the Duxbury team but they. put up a
good battle and all the boys had a
good time Both sides fought hard
from start to finish and were eager
to do their best.
The lineup of the Duxbury team
was as follows: E. Roatch, pitcher;
J. Thomson, catcher; Anderson, left
field; C. Thompson, center field; Lang
strom, second base; c. Roatch, third
base; F. Ludwig, first base; B. Lud-
wig, shortstop; Anderson, right field.
Carlson School: H. Fisher, short
stop; V. Jensen, right field; S. Nielsen,
catcher; A. Madsen, pitcher; S. Jen-
sen, center field; H. Jensen, third
base; Dietz, first base; A. Fisher, left
field; E. Nielsen, second base.
The score by innings was as follows:
DuXbury -------------O1O O5O O20-S
Carlson ----------O03 QUO 21O-6
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-16
.SANDSTONE-ASKOV
FAIR MEETING

The general meeting called for
Saturday evening in the town hall at
Askov to discuss the coming fair at
Sandstone was rather sparsely at
tended.
The board which was in charge of
the fair at Askov last year submitted
it's annual report and it was approved
as read. The best showing last year
was made by the departments in
charge of the ladies. The net gain
from the serving of dinners was more
than enough to pay for all the prizes
offered in the ladies' departments, or
in other words, the net gain from the
serving of eats was something more
than 500. Commissions from con-
cessions amounted to nearly $50 and
the auction after the fair brought in
$40. The balance of $3.50, necessary
to cover expenses was contributed by
the various business houses.
Plans for making exhibits this year
at Sandstone were discussed and it
was decided to again receive Askov
exhibits at the town hall the first
day of the Fair, Aug. 80, up till 9
O'Clock, at which time they will be
taken to Sandstone by truck. Adolf
Jensen and Almer Ecklund will be
in charge of this project. 1t is ex-
pected that a number of cattle will
be taken down again this year, and
A. P. Jensen will look after the Hol-
stein exhibits, while ]. P. Frederiksen
is in charge of he Guernseys. If
you have any cattle you wish taken
down then get in touch with either
one of these men and they will ar
range to have trucks call for them.
The election of officers to serve for
two years resulted as follows: Louis
Olsen, chairman; Svend Petersen,
secretary; Albert Johnson, treasurer;
Adolf Jensen, ]. P. Frederiksen, A. P.
Jensen, Carl Madsen, and Geo. C. H.
Jensen, directors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-16
THOMPSEN-PETERSEN

Miss Clara A. Petersen, daughter
of NJ. and Mrs. Michael Petersen
and Gustav Thompson (Gus) were
united in marriage at Pine City
Thursday Afternoon.
The wedding diner was enjoyed
by relatives and friends at the home
of the brides parents at seven O..
clock, after which the evening was
spent in social visiting.
The newlyweds have gone right tc
housekeeping on the farm which Mr.
Thompson recently rented.
The American joins with other
friends in wishing Mr.. and Mrs
Thompson health and happiness in
their journey through life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-08-16
Speaker Tells of japanese
, Customs in Lecture Here

and man is supreme. He divorces
his wife and there are seven specific
charges that constitute grounds for
divorce. A woman cannot sue for
divorce.
The Japs are very diplomatic and
polite, often going so far in their
desire to be polite, that they say
the opposite of what they mean.
Sleep In Clothes.
The ordinary people sleep with
their clothes on. On trains they are
very devoid of manners, but when it
comes to teeth they are very parti-
cular, often brushing them for As
minutes. Brush and powder is all
that is used-no water. In society
and Japan is much classiied-folks
sit on their legs. In order to show
good manners and appreciation of the
food they are to make much noise
when they eat.
Guests at social functions in the
hotels are men only. Mr.. Fenger
spoke for three hours one time at an
affair of this kind. The honored
guest is to drink wine with all of
them and he is supposed to be i'm
bibed to such an extent that he is
to be carried home. Guests crawl
on their legs to the honored ones
and then drink with him. elisha
girls appear at those functions.
The ozark SpOt."
The dark part of Japanese life is
the elisha" houses. Orphan girls
in tender years frequently are sold
to such places. When they are IS
to 10 years old they are rented out.
If man wants to marry one of them
he has to pay for her. Girls are
severely punished for running away
from such institutions.
The Prince of Japan is considered
very great by the populace-some-
thing as between man and God. When
the Mikado (kaiser) was buried in
1912, one man, in order to show ex-
IRENE honor for the dead man, kill
ed himself.
Mr.. Fenger stated that there is
much good about the Japanese. They
are great patriots and perhaps pos
sess greater degree of patriotism
and love of country than is to be
found anywhere else in the world.
There are some intellects in the
country but as a whole they are far
behind other nations and western
civilization.
Shows Pictures.
Mr.. Fenger closed his interesting
lecture by showing stereopticon views
from Japan-buildings scenes, peo-
pie, their mode of dress, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenger and their
three small children-the youngest of
whom was born in Japan-are on
their return to Denmark, but are
visiting at the home of his sister,
Mrs. H. Voetmann, at Balsam Lake,
Wis, for three or four weeks. Mrs.
Voetmann and Mr.. Fenger had not
met in nineteen years. The Voet-
MAINS were in Askov Sunday to at
tend church services in the morning
and the lecture in the evening, and
also visited with former neighbors