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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any
question OF fact or information by
writing to the Question Editor. New
Britain Herald. Washington Bureau.
1922 New York avenue. Washington.
.. c., enclosing two cents in stamps
for reply. Medical. legal and marital
advice cannot be given. nor can ex-
tended research be undertaken. All
other questions will receive a per-
sonal reply. Unsigned requests can
not be answered. All letters are con-
fdential Editor.
q What was the date OF the
big earthquake in Guam
A September %, 1902.
q. Are ethyl and wood alcohol
the same'
A They are the same. IT is
one of the products obtained by dry
dlstlllation OF wood.
@. What is a genius
4. In early Rome a genius was a
beneflcent spirit or demon, sup
posed to accompany a man through
life; as either of two attendant
spirits one good and the other bad:
a guardian deity, The word as
commonly used implies very ex-
traordlnary gifts or native powers.
especially as displayed in original
creation. discovery. expression or
achievement,
Q. How are carrier pigeons Of
the United States army, navy and
marine corps marked
A. With seamless aluminium
band bearing the initials L. S. A, !;
L. S. n; L, S. NJ, respectively. They
also carry number indicating the
year in which the bird was Matched
and serial number for identified
ton.
Q. When was the Kentucky
Derby run this year?
4. May "a.
Q. What material was used in
building the Roman aqueducts?
A. The Aqua Apria. Anio Netus
and Aqua Marcia were built of
rough hewn dimension stone. lsxlsx
AZ inches or more. Except the
Appia Claudia the other eight aque-
ducts were Of concrete and brick,
@, What material is used to pave
the indianapolis speedway
A. Brick
Q. Did Lindbereh carry a para
chute in his flight to Mexico?
A. No
G What is the most costly
motion picture ever produced
A. Ben Hur. According to Mar
Gus Loew the total cost of produc-
ton was approximately $4,000, 900
In some OF the advertising matter.
the cost was stated at about 81 oo0.-
600
@ Is there any known material
harder than a diamond
A. No
@ What was the old name OF
the city OF Constantinople'
A. Byzantium.
@. What is a hltterne
A. A species of heron
@. What is the monetary unit Of
Holland
A The Tuilder or form
@. What country in the world
has the smallest women?
A The women OF Larland are
among the smallest. averaging only
four feet. nine lnchee In height.
Q. Is there any wild animal life
in California"
A. A census Of big game In the
eighteen national forests Of Cal,for-
MIA shows more than $50, 90" srecl-
mems Of larger wild life animals in
these national reserves
@. Are Singhalese and Sene-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
BOoMs FROM VERMONT

Returns from It's Advertising cam
ralEn last year must have proved de-
c,dedly satisfactory 70 Vermont for
this wear II has started aza,n 10 lure
the dollars OF the summer. visitors.
Many Of them, IN order 70 reach Yer
mont, vii motor right through Con-
nec',cut and western Massa chusetts.
e,imps,nE evefulls OF fine scenery on
the way but thoroughly convinced
that the green mountains are pref
tier
"A eo-Eetter Vermont is knock
ing staid old New ENGLAND conser, a.
t'sm into cooked hat. Even Maine.
heretofore the champion go-getter in
New England. must be alarmed at
the competition from Vermont
Vermont has no shore line and 1t
hasn't the highest mountains or hills
in New England. But II has a lot of
pep, and that's something.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
OTHER CONNECTICUT
DELEGATES

The Democratic party of Connecti-
cut is not sending delegates 10 tho
Houston convention to do some
Spectacular stunt The ~ Demo-
TO Texas and really represent the
sentiments Of The states Democracy.
which means the delegates are In
structed for Al Smith.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
CALLS G. o. p. TOO DRY

New York. June 10 R,-Dr. Mich
olas Murray Butler returning as +;
delegate to the republican natlona
convention. said in a formal state
ment that failure of the convention
to adopt his resolution calling for re
peal of the 18th amendment is re
garded by supporters of his plan a
making the republican party pro
hibltion party
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
PHI BETA KAPPA MEN

Hanover. N. H, June 10 ~, =
Seven Dartmouth men were elected
to Phi Beta Kappa yesterday. The!
were Otto O Sokoi of Vienna. Aus
trla; James Andrews of Mansfield
O: Eliot Brooks of Canton. N. c.
Howard Roger Of Maiden, Mass.
John BurkebiCh of New York city
A. H. Cantail of Portland. Ore. and
L. E. Benloff OF Long Island City.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
heed,

need,
Simmons favored the Iarheel dele
gates being instructed for Cordell
Hull of Tennessee The Tarheelers
knew little about Hull, but they were
in duty bound to obey orders Thus
Hull gets the delegates. although
about halt dozen OF them are sus-
pected of disloyalty to Simmons ana
may vote tor Smith anyhow.
state bosses are alike everywhere
There is too much one-man politics
in the country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

There was report some months
ago that skirts would be no shorter
this spring. but like many another
report. it appears to have been Ill
founded Who should worry. how
ever, as long as the girls are salts
fled with this kind OF competition.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
ROsALlND WOOD WEEDS

Prlde's Crossing. Mass, June I!
'F-The marriage of Miss Rosalint
Wood, daughter of Mrs, William
Madison Wood of Prlde's Crossing
and Captain Francesca Guardabassi
sculptor and former opera singer o.
New York, took place yesterday a
Woodst ock, the home of the bride
The ceremony was performed b,
Rev Nelson Coe Cary of st. John!
church, Beverly Farms.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Eanford MacNlder, former head Of
the American Legion, was q Candi-
date for the presidential nomination
at the Kansas City convention and
rot two Notes-from Wisconsin. The
point of this item is that the votes
were from Wisconsin,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
silence Is GOldeui

McAndrew (on telephone): How
much will il cost for me to talk to
Chicago"
Operators: Two dollars for the
first three minutes and fifty cots
for each additional three minutes"
McAndrew: IAN right. Ill lust
listen for the first three minutes"
&C. r. Cook
Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

They call her Lady Indy" and
she has two mere men co-pilots in
the plane. Whenever a woman Is
around the men are also-rans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

For once in his career, Mr.. Rora-
back does not come roaring back. "
remarks the Waterbury Republican.
Maybe he is setting 2 precedent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
Higher.

BY Marion w LlpplnCott
Everything is upside down.
I'm in the air for fair,
Things are getting higher yet,
From skirts to cut of hair.
Aeroplanes have come to stay,
Prices are out of sight:
Party hours from ten to three,
Which is the day and night?
Everything is rising fast,
Small wonder, cen at that.
All my best friends about me
No" say that In high hat"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Government SAYS there aren't any
rain akers. but II should watch
the gentleman who plans Sunday
school picnics.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Member Audit Buresu Of Cfculstios
The 4 B. c. 10 national organization
which furnishes nsvspapers and advsr-
tisess With . strictly honest analyss Of
circulation Our circulation statisties ere
hassd upon this audit This insures pro-
lection against fraud In nevspapsr d.
tribution hsurss to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
Difficult:

DAVID ! love you"
Emily: "Oh. it isn't me. it's the
moonlight that's affecting you"
David: Maybe. but / can't pet
moonlight"
Mrs W. 4. Petry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Still, any man who eypends the
energy necessary to keep himself
perfect hasn't time to fret about
the morals Of anybody else.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
TELEPHONE GALA

The only profitable advertising medium
II the City. Circulation books and press
room alvays open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

One way to make the time seem
shorter between pay-days is to have
the car installments due on the
same days,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

4 scientist Is man who can ex-
anime 4 fra gment of mammoth's
thigh bone and reconstruct the man
v hose skull it came from.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

America nlsm: Driving the car
madly, though not trying to get
anywhere in particular. Running
your life on the same system.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

WRAID PuBLIsHI1lo COMPANY

Issued Daily teunday Exesptsd)
Al Herald Bldg. 81 Church Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Iully Van Every says that anoth-
er thing a fellow has to so
through. himself, in order to fully
appreciate. is a fortune!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

II only man could acquire knoUl-
edge with the years without losing
the pleasant consciousness of know
ing it all.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Entered Ut the Post Once at New Brit.
ain - 6seond Clas Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
What The, hid With Emf


What The, Md With Emf
CAS- Sent TO The Fun Shop)
Mrs. NacGreror: y am curious
TO hear what Sandy is going to do
With his old razor blades"
Mrs. Mclean: Use them.
p F F.
tAnd How other Fun Shop Con-
trlbutors interpreted to-
HeirIU,m!
Harry: Wouldn't you like to try
this new blade in your razor.
Sandy
Sandy: Ma mon. twas guild
enough for my father and it's guild
enough for me-"
E. J. Seaman
Too Large An Order!
Clerk: How many razor blades
do you want. Mr.. MacManuso Half
a DOZEN"
MacManus: Half dozen, ha'
but one face. mon
Albert Bayley
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Member Of the Associated Rress
The Associated Prsss 10 exclusively en-
titled to the uss fer republication OF
all news credited to II or not otherwise
credited In this paper and also local
news published therein
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
MSS%'1
NaUoN2 lRa
Send all communications to Fun
shop Editor, care q ths New
Britain Herald. ard your istsar
win - Forwarded . NeU York.

We Have Our Ambitions. Folks!
An honorary IL. .. will never
weigh US down,
Nor shall We get a Phi. D. in stately
cap and gown,
But at the university of cheer We
hope Wen win
Magma cum laude IN the art of
making people grin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

The law against stealing isn't en-
forced. either. But you can mention
its failure without having some
fanatic call you thief.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

NAn IL
TZzzZzzzzzz3 @--@L

Thu proper measure of man is
give him a crouch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
-

A man simply must retain his
self-respect. and the meeker he is
at home the worst he groWls at the
office girls.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

If you would enjoy the taxi ride,
don't watch the fare meter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Rejected presidential timber
cot nothing in return for It's outlay,
but may find comfort In the fact
that a pruned tree grows faster.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Biologists who think ages are re
CURED to form different layers of
earth should observe Wlllies neck.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
Facts ondEancies

Don't he oynlc, Its stupid 70
think all chairs haited with tacks
Just because you sat on one.
You can say this for 275 beer.
Anybody who could get drunk on it
is too pure in heart 10 taste it
Three ages of man; Bossed by
mother: bossed by wife: bossed by
daughter.
II remained for a feminist age
definitely to suhdue and restrain the
Father of Waters.
You can't mix religion and states
manshlp, but each one needs more
of the other.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Close examination Of political
platforms seems to verify the COM
mon belief that platform is some
thing to get in on,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19
Certain!

Mrs. Boyce ION scale); "Ferhap
If YOU step on before l get off we
can save money"
Bovce: No, l know this type of
scale, There's no two Weighs about
it,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Histories are written by men, and
YOU can more readily get their true
significance by remembering that
the rooster cackles louder than the
hen that lays the egg.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

0CBoCRPTION RATES
11.oe . Year.
$500 Three NonthA
fEc. . Month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Copyrleht. 1928, Publishers
Syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-19

Correct this sentence: Y hate
feeling conspicuous, SAID the flap
per. and l simply won't ride in the
tumble seat
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
Swing Leaves
For San Diego

Congressman Phil d. Swing gave
a series of addresses during his
three day stay in the valley and at
> O'Clock this afternoon was on his
way to San Diego. The congress
man was assured during his stay in
the valley that he will he given the
unanimous support of Imperial coun.
ty in his effort for reelection this
fall.
He gave a short address before
more than 1000 persons at Brawley
last night, the meeting being held
under the auspices of the Brawley
Chamber of Commerce. He recount
ed the fight in the House and Sen
ate at Washington in his talk and
declared in conclusion that he was
ready to go back and finish the
battle.
AT noon today he was the prin-
cipal speaker at a chamber of COM
merce meeting in CalcXico and from
there he went to IIoltville where he
renewed old acauaintanccs. He dis
eussed the Boulder Dam bill at
length at many imprQmptu gather
inqs during his stay in the valley.
Shortly after 4 o'clock he left
for San Diego, accompanied by F.
II. McIver of the Imperial Irriga-
tion district.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22

marks, and gave further insight in
to the present status Of the Swing
johnson bill. The value of bulldog
tenacity Of purpose in legislative
battle of this nature was aptly il.
lustrated by Swing in his STORY of
the boy whose axe eventually cut
through Il huge log by means of
constant hacking at one spot, rather
than giving way to temptations to
avoid difficulties by seeking a
softer spot in the log.
George Paulin, club member
supplied the entertainment feature
of the day with his rendition of
two vocal solos, accompanied by
Doug Deeble which were received
with notable enthusiasm.
Guests present were: Tod Allison,
Los Angeles; II. NJ. Hawkins, Braw-
ley; w. a. Harrington, San Diego;
Elmo Loynd, FL Centro.
Visiting Rotarians were Curtis b.
Winn, Huntington Park; James
Mackie, Jr., p. A. Murray, HoltVille,
X. II. Maddux, II. w. Going, Bob
Hatton, Jim Yglcsias, CaleXico :;
Ralph w. McCunc, Lew Pritten,
Brawlcy.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
GUEST
At MEETING OF
LOCAL ROTARIANS

With Charles f. Pitzer acting as
chairman of the day, and with Hon.
Phil d. Swing as principal guest, FL
Centre Rotarians yesterday enjoyed
a group of short informal talks, in
tcrspcrsed with music and general
jollity.
In his usual breezy manner Frank
NJ. Bowlcs discoursed on topics seri-
GUS and otherwise, and in such rap
id-firc order as to keep his audience
constantly on the alert to maintain
pace with him. He was followed in
q hricf talk ON the part of Joe Tim
mons. feature writer and Washing
ton correspondent of the Los Ange-
les Examiner, who discussed Con
grcssional action on the Valley s
legislation, and the great part play
ed by Phil Swing to date.
Though lured to the meeting un-
der promise of immunity from q
speaking engagement, Congressman
Swing graciously responded to the
chairman S request for a few re-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
FL CENTRIC MAN
HELD BY POLICE
AT LONG BEACH

Harmon Temple, Is, formerly of
II Centre. is in the Long Beach city
iaii. charged with assault with in
tent to commit murder as the result
Of a shooting scrare in which his
futherin-law, c. W, Priest, -, was
wounded, possibly fatally, Wrdncs-
day.
Priest is in the Long Beach Com
muriiy hospital his LETT breast and
left arm badly tom hy a shotgun
she'll
Temple is said to have submitted
readily 10 his arrest and to have
declared that he fired the shot in
self defense after the aged man had
reached for his hip pocket. Mrs.
Temple is said to have told Temple
that her father was coming to see
him and that he was going to show
up his past life and then kill him.
According to the story told by
Temple after his arrest, the two
men had quarrclcd for several
months and the shooting was the
elimination of their controversy.
Priest in the hospital denied that he
lad reached for his gun and police
investigating declared that the in
iurics TO his left forearm would in
dicatr that he had not reached for
lis hip pocket with his left hand rs
Temple declared but that it had
probably been raised in protection.
The shot was fired at very close
range, il was declared.
Temple is well known here. He
has been in court here considerably
during the last year as result of
Il controversy with II. j. Bornt over
u cattle deal. Civil and criminal
charges flew thick and fast in this
and it has not been def
initoly ironcd out by the courts here
yet
Because of the age of Priest it
was regarded as doubtful whether
or not he would survive the shock
of his injury.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22

naming strength for the finish. He
strutted firmly up the main street
OF Grant, Pass and breasted the
tape at lO:3O a. M, with final
burst oE speed that was cheered by
a huge crowd and recorded by a
battery Of motion picture and still
cameras.
Grandfather Finish
Melika, grandfather, whose dog
ged pursuit Of Flying Cloud over
the timber lined course was respon-
siblc for much of the drama of the
race faltered, and seemed about to
collapse Il few miles from Grant 3
Pass. But he steadied himself and
finished the race. As he ran toward
the camera brigade back Of the fin
ish line at p. m last night there
was a great burst of cheering.
Chief GkiaL, the Pomo grand
father came III for third place and
$1,000 at 1907 g. IN. today. He was
followed at I:27 a. M. by Dan
Comahungioma, Marathon ace of
the Arizona Hopis, who received
$50 for fourth place.
Red Robin the young Navajo
ukulele troubadour, finished fifth
at LAB 4. III. and won $500. Sixth
position went to Seymour Smith
whose Digger tribe name is Light
foot. The Digger broke the tape at
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22

Lebanon, Oregon, "the strawber-
ry city, held its 18th annual
strawberry festival June to 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
SAN DLEGANS
WILL WELCOME
VALLEY FOLKS

San Diego is preparing a real wei
come to Imperial Valley and Yuma
residents in the coast city July 2S
and %, week end to be devoted 70
the entertaining of these visitors at
Mission Beach.
AT . recent meeting the commit
tee in charge Of the program com
pleted plans for joint chamber Of
commerce meeting and dinner to be
held Saturday night, the feature Of
the welcome and the staging Of u
ball Sunday night ut which the
"Queen of the Desert will be
crowned
Complimentary tickets to each Of
these programs Will be given to oil
residents of Imperial County and
Yuma, who win call at the chamber
Of commerce headquarters in San
Diego for them. In addition to this
the committee has arranged to have
something doing every minute at
the beach in order TO afford enter
tainment throughout the day for the
visitors.
The Cranes Baking company Of
1879 Julian Avenue, san Diego, has
invited all residents Of the valley
and Yuma to be their guests at 4
buffet luncheon to be served at
noon Sunday at the bakery.
cut rates will also be offered in
boat aud airplane excursions
throughout the day.
The big feature Of the program,
the ball Sunday evening, is expected
10 draw a record attendance.
J. d, Pritchard, in charge Of the
program urges all vaIIeyitrs to get
out and make it 4 big two.day AoIi-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
FLYING CLOUD
TO MAKE GOOD
USE OF PRIZE
Hy United Press Leased Wire

GRANTS PASS, Ore, June %
Two weary but happy Indians a
woke here today prepared to put
into execution long cherished plans
with prize money earned in the Red
wood Empire San Francisco to
Grant 5 Pass Marathon.
Young Flying Cloud the Karook
winner, who cat the finish tape yes
terday 80 miles ahead of Mehka,
the aged Zuni, was looking toward
an advanced education with his So,
900 first prize money, while Melika,
whose running days soon may be
over, declared $500 would buy a
good flock Of sheep.
Sheep, he pointed out, mean indie,
pendenae and an old age of plenty
on the New Mexico desert, where
Melika is sage Of the Zuni tribe,
celebrated through history for its
famous runners.
Flying Cloud mustered his. re
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
MEAICANs KEEP FIGHTING

MEXICO CITY, June %
Twenty two rebels and ten federal
soldiers were killed in an eight
hour fight near Las Fuentas, n
Guadalajara dispatch said today.
Officials said two priests were 60
leaders with the bandit Rodolfo
Loza on the rebels side.
A leading Oregon farmer says
good pigs cannot be raised without
an abundance of pasture.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
Another Screen
Couple Splits
n.InIteh rressLenscd Wire

Los ANGELES, June - VIZ
g.uia Brown.Fairr, film actress,
Charged extreme cruelty to-day i'm
L,r suit for divorce FROM .Iark
Dougherty, once the husband of .Ue
late barbara ia Marr.
Doughcrty frequently. pmaincd
away from ip8me for davs without
explanation, he was late to meals
too many times to cnumcratc and
he caused her deep humiliation by
ouarrcling with her when guests
were present, tn" actress said in her
complaint.
The Doughcrtys were married ia
February 1877 and separated May
1u1S.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
DEATH CLAIMS HUMORIST
BY United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, Calf, June %. -
A. b. Frost, II, humorist author
and artist whose works We're well
known in the current periodicals of
some years back, died here today.
He was close friend of Mark
Twain and Bill Nye. Much of his
reputation came from his pen and
ink drawings.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-22
Quezon Going
To Convention

MONROVIA, Calf, June %. -
Manuel Quezon, head of the Phil
ippine senate, will leave here Sat
urday for Houston to attend the
Democratic convention. He said he
would attempt to have a plank ad-
voeating Philippine independence
written into the Democratic plat
form.
The island legislator will leave
San Francisco for Manila on July
6, he said.