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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
WHY THEY WOULD FIGHT

It is the population in Bolivia. not necessarily the governmental offi- cials, who are hankering for war with Paraguay. The people just itch to jump at little Paraguay. The off, cials counsel moderation.
 The war-eager in Bolivia would not be so anxious to battle for jus- tice and national honor if they thought Paraguay might put up a hard fight and defeat Bolivia. The trouble with the Bolivians is they believe they can lick Paraguay in about three weeks.
 If somebody could convince them that Paraguay might land on top the brave Bolivians would be for peace and nothing else but.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

gating committees: hs tried to hold up the plans of the Board of Edu- cation: the matter was threshed out in Common Council, vetoed. and passed over his veto. Much discus- sion meanwhile inundated the popu- lace and the intelligent citizenry had an opportunity to educate them- selves on school affairs-especially the high school puzzle--as never before. Education in this, as in other things, comes high. It cost $1o.120: and whether this price was too much or too little will depend upon individual opinion.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
DELAYING THE PACT

Taking time by the forelock is an art that is less cultivated in the Senate than perhaps anywhere else in the known universe. Especially is this so when some public measure gets choked into committee. If specific evidence is required one needs to go no further than a con- sideration of the Kellogg peace pact in the Foreign Relations Commit tee.
 Senator Borah, chairman. has been willing to send it to the floor of the Senate virtually as written. But senatorial courtesy runs rampant in the committee and be- cause one of the committee mem- bers claimed to be not feeling so well the pact was temporarily de- layed" in the committee. which was allowed to adjourn until the sick members headache left him. Then Senator James A. Reed asked for a further delay. and senatorial cour- tesy again triumphed.
 The committee expects to reach a vote by Friday. This provided mo- hodv on the committee gets anot her headache by that time.
 Meanwhile it is interesting to note that Bolivia-mad for war with Paraguay-is one of the na- tions which officially announced it would adhere to the Kellogg peace pact, while Paraguay has given nc such assurance.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Questie. Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C., encIo> tng 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- fdentiai.-Tditor.
 c. Who was chief counsel for l the State of Tennessee in the Scopes evolution trial?
 A. William Jennings Bryan. Q. Is it true that in the United l States a person can only be tried once for a crimeo
 A. A person can be tried as | many times as he has committed 1 offenses civil or criminal. But he can not be tried twice for the same offense of which he has either been acquitted or found guilty, in the case of a criminal offense.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Dexter?
 A. It is from the Latin and means right handed'. skillful.
 c. What relation is a child of my fathers brother to me?
 A. Your first cousin.
 c. When two men and girl are walking together where should the men walk? When man is walking with two girls should he walk on the outside, and not be- tween them.
 A. When two men are walking with one woman both men should walk on the outside. When mar is walking with two women ht should walk on the outside and not between them.
 Q. Who is the Chinese ambas sador to Washington?
 A MT. Alfred Sze.
 c. When did Clara Bow mak, her first appearance in the movies
 A. She made her first con spicuous screen appearance in 1s2; when she played the part of thu stowaway in Down to the Sea il Ships. She had already appeared in a few small parts.
 Q. What is the subscription price of the Congressional Record
 A. It is $1.50 a month or $S.O' for long session and $4.00 for ,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

short session of congress. Q. What is the eSg-laying ca. pacity of an average hen? A. An average hen. according te census figures. lays s5 eggs per year Many hens, however. lay from 1ol to 160 eggs per year. o. What kind of wood is used te construct pontoonA. struts, rafts shipping containers. and articles re- quiring a very light weight wood? A. Balsa wood. which is the lightest of all woods is often used.
 O. Why were Confederate sol. diers, during the Civil war. called Johnny Rebs"? A. Johnny Reb" was a common nickname applied to Confederate soldiers by the Union army during the Civil war. The only explanation is that John occurs so frequently as a common name. The work Reb of course, is . shortened form o1 "Rebel".
 Q. Who originated the idea of wearing amulets. or bits of stone or similar things to ward off evil spirits or as charms or good luck pieces
 A. Primitive man wore all sorts of trophies to protect and benefit him. He strung the claws and teeth of the animals he killed and wore them around his neck. partly as g decoration and partly to protect him from other beasts. His body was . mystery to him and he pam. pered it with his treasures-his shells, claws and curious bits ol stone. his trophies These were the first talismans. the first ''good luck" charms.
 Q. How often did Jack Dempse, fight Luis Firpo? A. Only once. Q. When 1t Is F o'clock noor eastern standard time on the Allan tic seaboard what time Is 1t in tn. Pacific coast?
 A. Nine o'clock in the morning three hours earlier. Q. Was Frank Merriwell . req character?
 A. He k 8 fictitious character the hero of series of stories fol l boys by Gilbert Patten who wrot, 1 under the pen name of Burt L Standish.
 Q. What states are usually in cluded in the term Solid South? A. The states usually counted are: Virginia, North and Soutf Carolina, Mississippi. Georgia. Ala bama. Florida, Louisiana. Arkansa. and Texas. Tennessee. and some. times Kentucky and Missouri are in. ,cluded in the loose term "solid south".
 Q. What kind of a name 1. Yvette?
 A. It is French personal name meaning ''an archer.
 Q. What Is the weight of balsa wood?
 A. It is the lightest wood known and weighs only seven pounds pc, cubic foot.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
TEN BIG PLANES
 WILL LINK MIAMI
Reeulir Routes to West Indies
 Plann0

Miami, Fla, Dec. 13 ReThe United States and the West Indies will be linked by regular air pas senger service January 9 when 10 giant air transports are put into operation between Miami. Havana Nassau and San Juan.
 The first of the fleet of 10 Folk ker planes, christened the "Christo- pher Columbus'' by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge in Washington. is sched- uled to arrive here soon for a final survey trip over the new route.
 The huge planes are equipped with de luxe passenger cabins de- signed to seat from F to II per- sons and are powered by three ]25- horsepower motors. Furnished as lounge cabins, the planes have full vision windows. buffet service. com plete lavatory facilities. running water and special compartments for luggage and U. s. air mall. The Pan American Airways. op- orator of the new line. is rushing work on . $100,o00 air passenger terminal here which has incorpo- rated all the facilities of large rail stations in its plans. The new sta- tion has accommodations for pas sengers, offices for immigration and customs officials, post office, restau- rant, lounge rooms and an observa- tory-balcony overlooking the flying field.
 Passengers will board or alight from the airliners on canopied rum ways leading directly to the main waiting room of the terminal. Ac- cording to present plans. passen- gers bound for Havana, Nassau or the West Indies will be met at in- coming trains from the north and west with private motor cars and transported to waiting planes of the airport.
 The Havana Air Limited" the plane scheduled to leave at 8 o'clock each morning, will make direct con- nections with the Palmetto Linn ited' and Havana Special' from ! New York, Philadelphia and Wash ington. The next plane, to be known as the Havana Air Express" will leave at 9:15 o'clock each morning, carrying passengers coming in from St. Louis on the "Flamingo" and from Chicago on the Dixie Limit ed" and "F1oridan."
 The West Indian Air Limited" will make three trips week over section of the route which Col. Charles A. Lindbergh mapped out after his Latin American tour. The air route will make direct connec- ! tions with all trains for through service to San Juan by way of Ha- vana, Camaguey. Santiago. Port au Prince and Santo Domingo City.
 The Nassau Air Limited" oper- ating from Miami to Nassau. Brit 1 ish resort in the Bahamas, will also make three trips each week. Am phibian planes will be used on this section of the route because of tho longer over-water hop.
 The Pan American Airways' off, cials announce this service as the first link in a projected route that will encircle Central and Soutl, America. making possible a trip from Miami around the southern ! end of South America in three weeks.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
II Vet Teachers at
 Chicago University

Chicago, Dec. 13 Rl-The death of Dr. Thomas c. Chamberlin. eminent geologist, has reduced the number oi pioneer professors in the University of Chicago to II of the original 9s who opened the schools doors in 1892.
 Twenty-seven of the 9S are livins but only II are active in academic work. pr. Chamberlin died jus, a year after he had won the Penross medal. geology's most coveted homer.
 Among the Il veterans who after 27 years remain active are Prof. Az bert A. Nicholson. who discovered the speed of light: Prof. 4. StagR, coach of 37 Chicago footbal teams, and Prof. Carl D. Buck. chairman of the department of philology.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

men and women who provoke sound thinking on subjects that make life worth living. Each time 1t happens several hundred women obtain a deeper insight into matters of cul- tural value. The club is holding a high torch in the city: to commend it comes natural
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
STRICKEN WITH INFLUENZA

Ottawa. Dec. B LP-WOrd was re ceived today from Detroit that six members of the Ottawa Senators hockey club had been stricken with influenza. Th'y are: Grosvenor, Frank Nighbor King" Clancy Goa1ie Alex CoEneIl, Fred Elliott and Manager Gill.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
YES, EVEN MURDER WILL OUT! By Al Graham

It was while I was travelling through those oft-mentioned Wide Open Spices that I was eventually found out. Until that time had managed to hide my secret from all even my wife.
 By a mere coincidence, the detec ton occurred in a town called Cas- tana in Iowa. Sitting opposite me in the little lunch room was a mar wh,Ne steady gaze I was unable te avoid. Something told me the jig was up, but I determined that wouldn'' admit a thing without a battle. hurried my meal. and was actual, leaving the place when a heavy hand was laid on my shoulder.
 T know you" gruff voice spoke into my ear. T know you, try though you did to fool me. But have you and I know WHO YOU ARE"
 Well" I replied without looking around at my captor, "who am 1?' "Ah." said the voice with a, strain of malignant satisfaction. You're the Responsible Witness who stands by with a pad and pencil while some celebrity takes the great cigarette blindfold test"
 And, Heaven help me, I am!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Logical!

Mother was trying to impress upon her younger son. aged four. the importance of ladies first
 One Saturday night she took Jerry. the young hopeful, and his little sister Perry to market. and they proceeded to load up his little wagon with necessaries for the MOTION.
 On the way home. mother said "Jerry. you pull the wagon first" and was astonished to hear him say, "But mother. Ladies first""
 Mrs. William Murphy
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
THE COST OF DELAY

The net effect of the delay about the senior high school addition has been loss to the city O. sf0.1o0, The mayor appointed two inyesti-
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

If his suit seems seven years old and he seems meek and harmless, the community calls him Dad.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Giving the lady. the inside of the walk is an ancient custom, indi- eating that primitive charioteers knew the joy of dipping through mud puddles.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
 
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Each Year We Get This

The thing we wish with all our
 might Is this: if people wouldn't write On Christmas cards they send us,
 ten The darned things could be used
 again.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Mir. Hoover's greatness is more apparent when you view his accom- plishments and remember that in- inmates call him "Bertie''.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Matrimony isn't like football. It's interference that keeps husband from making gains.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Americanism: Scolding because the police don't stop law-breaking; growing because the cop wouldn't let you ignore the traffic light.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

It's only matter of time until some crooked dry agent uses con- tainers shaped like padlocks.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Agreeable Subject!

Myrtle: Do you care for men who talk about books?"
 Vivian: Sure. When they talk about books you can get them talk ing about love in no time."
 Donald k. Griffen
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

If the solid North is broken. it will be the work of bulls. The final "s" makes this case different.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
One Shall Be Born!

Traffic Policeman: "Hey, there. pull oyer to the curb!"
 Muriel: "No indeed. If you want to take a ride in my car climb in right here!"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Namher Audit Bureau oe Circulation

Member Audit Bureau os Circulation The B. C. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adVef. tisers with a strictly honest analyss or circulation Our circulation statistics are based upop th,s audit. This tnsures pro tect!on against fraud in newspaper ois, ,rihu,,on agures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
E. & A8 <?,

Orators of long ago practiced in the woods, and after-dinner speak CTS are a good argument for the preservation of our forests.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

The eternal feminine: Dressing as she does because it is stylish: taking full credit because it hap pens also to be sensible.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

A normal dad is one who picks out for Junior the mechanical toy he will enjoy most himself.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Ille only profitable advertising medium in the City Circulation books and press room alvsys open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

The beginning of philosophy is acceptance of the inevitable, and there was more than mere coin- cidence in the badness of Socrates.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Memher of the Associated Press

The Associated Prees s exclusively en- titled to the use for re-puo!'eat'on 0! an news CT edited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

The Herald is on sale daily 'n New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times Square; schults's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. Aend Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

It isn't the job that makes dry agents crooked. Opportunity makes a washed SOW return to her wallow but being a SOW is the primary cause.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Two Negatives Make an Affirmative John: Will you marry mel" Bessie: No! No!" John: "Hooray! I'm engaged"
 Mckee Thompson
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered at the Post ofics at New Britain
 as Second Clas Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Once the world seemed large. but we were equal to it. Now it seems small, but it is too much for US!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Duty! The immigrant girl had been careful to provide herself with [ false beard. but the quick eye of the Customs inspector penetrated her disguise.
 You intend going into domestic service?" he asked.
 Yes" said Gretchen. perceivins that telling falsehoods was useless. You know how to bake bread and you want only one afternoon off a week?"
 "Yes," answered Gretchen. ''Then you are a jewel and must pay duty accordingly, said the in- spector.
 Going Up:
 Grant: Flows the stock market today?"
 Young: She's higher today" Grant: Why do you say she ?'' Young: Because stocks are like women's dresses. They make . new high every day!"
 Reginald Belcher Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Alas! By the time 8 man has sense enough to enjoy ladies with out getting hooked, he no longer can enjoy them.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

So live that you can prefer 3 lawyer who isn't crooked.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Through the Influence of the keG
 of beer! (Dry up!-Edttor.)
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Mans ego is functioning at it's best when he draws the line in the matter of locking up the foolish.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Copyright 1928, Publishers
 SyndicateD
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

The late election changed many minds in the South, but you'll notice it didn't open up any market for washing machines.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Science seems to be able to do anything. except invent stocking that won't show polkadots on a rainy day.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Busiuese Office coo. s2t Editorial Rooms .... S.s
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Correct this sentetnce: "We1l earn the money" said daughter. instead Of making dad pay for his own Christmas presents"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
E :ts undFancies

Social eyolution: Twins: twin beds.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

$500 . Tear j:0o Three Nonths
 75c. Month
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-24
Camp Fire Girls

Two new Camp Fire groups were
registered this week. They arc
Kataya Of School 40 under leader
ship of Miss Pauline Mohler. with
the following members: Helen Ellis,
Annabell Obergfell, Elsie Lucille
Ford, Thelma Houston, Mary
Thompson, Naomi Brown and Mil
dred Blumenstock, and the Lewa
group of the Emmanuel Baptist
Sunday school with Miss Ruth
Turner, guardian, and the following
members: Mildred McCammon,
Frances Dictator, Doris Curry Flor
ence Huls, Evelyn Huls. Marceline
Dorm, Hazel Betz, Helen Kingery,
Julia Turner, Ruth Dale, Freda
Thorpe.
Wichingin group of Hawthorne
House met Tuesday Work on leath-
CT headbandS was finished and plans
made for a hike.
WetOmachick group of school 80
took hike this week. Very Embry
and Gertrude Mcbride had charge
Of the last meeting.
Tatapochon group held a cere-
monial last week at which four
girls received honor beads. A sup
per was given before the ceremonial
meeting.
Camp Fire Girls of the Washing
ton Street Presbyterian Church,
gave a demonstration ceremonial
at the Municipal Gardens Friday
night. A Camp Fire exhibit was
also on display. These girls were
assisted by Township school IA and
Hawthorne House groups.
Wendat group of townsville, met
Tuesday evening for a business
meeting with Mrs. Percy McGhee,
rev assistant guardian. The Tata-
pochon group met with twelve Blue
Birds. Mildred Mills had charge
Of a lesson in cooking.
Camp Fire songs were taught at
the regular meeting of the Chesk-
chamay group Of the Seventh Chris
tan Church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-24
Girl Scout News

New candidates for the past week
are: Troop IA, Mary Margaret Rue
gamer, May Winkler, Cora Eileen
Murphy, Martha Heyman and Doro-
thy Hickman; "a, Peggy Writ and
Eleanor Scudder; 80, Frances Aug
rick; IS, Betty Jean LAWYER Grace
Ryner and Mary Moncrief; 10, La
vonna Plummer; q, Frances Davis
and Elizabeth Burmf1eld; 81, Reba
MAYHEM; IL, Gladys Gunderloy; 30,
Betty Jane Schlemaker, and 43,
Edith Patrick and Ona Butler.
Those invested are: Troop 81, Ger
aldine Powers; 43, Isabel Wertz and
Mary Minturn; rs, Carrie Fowler,
Virginia Townsend, Mildred Sock
EFT and Virginia Metz, and At,
Elaine Eastman.
At the meeting of the first class
training class Monday evening at
7:3O at headquarters, the Signalers'
merit badge will be given. All lead
ers and Scouts are urged to attend.
Articles lost at the camp reunion
we're one black hat, two handker-
chiefs and one pocketbook. The
articles lost can be had by calling
at the office and describing them.
The next meeting of the Leaders
Association will be held Tuesday
evening at the Board of Trade Lii
brary, for a get-together round table
talk.
The Girl Scout Salute, the new
magazine published by First Class
Girl Scouts Of the city is ready.
Captains can get copies for their
girls by calling for them at Scout
headquarters or by sending relia-
BILE girl for them. Magazines go
only to registered Girl Scouts.
The March Court of Awards will
be held Friday evening at 7:30 at
the K. of P. Bldg. auditorium, tenth
floor. A special ceremony has been
planned in honor Of Juliette Low,
founder of Girl Scouting in America.
Mildred Golf and Lou Moore of
Troop 10 have joined the drum and
bugle corps.
All Girl Scouts desiring to swim
at the Hoosier Athletic Club under
the special rate given to Scouts on
Tuesday and Friday afternoons,
must come to the office for special
permits. No girls will be given
swimming privileges without the
special card.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-24

planning meals as the theme for
discussion.
The Tonoke Industrial Club will
meet as usual on Tuesday with club
supper at 6:15 p. m. to be followed
by health talk by special speaker
after which classes in recreation
and dramatics will meet.
Business Girls will meet Wednes-
day night. The Parent Teacher
Association of School 20 will have
play in the recreation hall at 8
the same evening.
The first of a series of programs
by the membership committee, Of
which Mrs. o. L. league is chair
man will be held Friday afternoon
at 2 and will be an Acquaintance
Tea" Mrs. Henry Unger has
charge of the program, which will
include a talk by Miss Florence
Lanham and a demonstration of
some of the work by the Girl Re-
serves of School 81. Mrs. Unger will
be assisted by Mrs. A. RaffenSber-
ger, Mrs. John Rosenberg and Miss
Sophia Shortemeier.
Girl Reserves from School G had
as their guest last Tuesday after
noon Miss Faye Smith, their ad-
wiser last year. Miss Smith, who
is attending Ohio State University
tbs year. is spending the spring va
eaton with her parents.