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New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
Queen Mary Refuses
 To Disclose Weight

Birmingham, England, March 20. ---lP}-The British nation has learn cd that King George V weighs l3o pounds. He was visiting the British Industries Far here and was invited to test his weight on a patent weigh ing machine.
 When the record was presented to him, he exclaimed:
 ''Is that my weight? Well, that's not at all bad" and the tone of his remark indicated that he was igno rant on the subject of his own weight as most of his subjects.
 The queen, who had watched her husbands test, was then asked whether she would like to be weigh ed, but she started back quickly as is fearful Of the ordeal and shook her head with laugh, saying. 70 dear no, thank you." Loyal subjects are therefore left guessing >at what figure this buxom lady turns the scale
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
The Locket Contains a Message of
 Great ImnOrtanCe

It seemed hours 10 me, although in reality it was hut a few minutes that l sat watching Lillian as she ran her fingers over the jewels ol the costly miniature case which Eleanor Lincoln had guarded so carefully and sosecretly, but which she had dropped in the excitement following the news Of her Aunt Anna's" dangerous illness.
 I could not rid myself Of the idea that We were doing something dis honorable in thus prying into the secrets of our young neighbor and my distasto must have shown in my face. for when Lillian finally looked lp haffled by the delicatte mechan- ism which she believed held the key to secret compartment, her eyes began to blaze angrily. while her verbal protests held equal rancor.
 Iii youll just put a coating over that thin epidermis of yours" She said, you'll ohlige me greatly. Have you any idea that I'm relish- ing this snooping any more than you are? Didn't I tell you that perhaps this girls very life may depend upon our finding out who she is and what she's up to? And more than that, in some way-I cant vet get the connection, but it will come to me there's something more important than any one life which may de pend upon my getting any informa- ton which is lying around loose So for the love Of Lizzie the Second do come down to earth, wipe that shocked look off your map and help me-
 She had worked herself into good humor-her rages generally end that way, and she ended her tirade with a short little laugh.
 T am ashamed" ! said contrite- ly. And I promise you, I won't offend you any more by word, look or thought. How's that?"
 Couldn't be spoken handsomer," she said 'Now take this thing and see what you can do with it. My fingers seem all thumbs someway."
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
Your Health How To Keep It. Causes of Illness
BY DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor Journal of the American Medical Association and of Hy-
 geta, the Health Magazine

In 1898 a Boston physician report cd the occurrence in the United States of a peculiar disease usually found only in the tropics. Another case was reported from Galveston in 1921. and a third from Cleveland in 1925.
 In this condition a parasitic type of organism gets into the tissue through an opening in the skin. us ually an open wound, and there sets up an Inflammation which is associ- ated with Eranulation and over growth of the tissues.
 The growth slowly progresses, ul- cerates sometimes. and eventually may cause serious disab bility. if not death. The organisms usually enter through wounds in the teeth, so that the condition has also been called Madura foot.
 In the most recently reported case. a negro meat packer was in- volved. He had first injured his foot in 1914 and had suffered intermit- tently with trouble with the foot for l2 years. He was a common laborer during most of that time. and never had attempted to get good medical treatment. but constantly had at- tempted to manipulate and treat the swelling with simple methods of his own.
 AS result. the sranulation had grown until the lump on his foot was about the size of a hens egg. Scientific investigation revealed the presence in the wound q the organ ism associated with maduromycosis. The lump was removed by sur gical methods and the resulting wound was treated with special anti septic solutions which have the pow CT to attack the organism that causes Madura foot. In six weeks the condition from which the patient had suffered for more than IF years was cured.
 1 Other conditions somewhat similar to Madura foot occasionally occur 1T the United States, among them be- ing a granulation called actinomy' cosis, which is caused by an organ ism similar to the one that causes the tropical disease. However, ever actinomycosis Is . relatively rart condition.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS

use the most delicate pink. Be fore applying the powder. use d very tiny bit of cold cream ss Fl base so that the powder will go on smoothly. Should your skin be oily. dispense with the cream.
 If you wish 10 emphasize the delicacv of your type, Of course the rouge must be delicate. Too vivid rouge will appear coarse on blonde skin. But the brunei must strive for effects which will accentuate her already vivid col bring.
 Copyright, 1928. NEA Service. Inc.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
BEAUTY How and Why
ENTERTAINING TYPE WITH
 MAKEUP
By Ann .Alysis.

Whatever your type-siiver, ash or golden blonde. chestnut, auburn, ivory or olive brunet-cmphasiz that type. Never try to alter it.
 Never under any circumstances, if you are an olive brunette, wear q light colorcd powder. There are beautiful tones of dark colored powder which will blend with your dusky skin and bring your indi- viduality out like q cameo. Wear brilliant rouge, orange Nor q dusky rcd, according to whether the makeup is for daylight or eve ming. Study the tones of your own skin and experiment in colors till you get it right.
 Y you are q very fair blonde
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20

around once in while, when the urge to unique individually might press?
 No they answered. looking at each other contemplatiVely. There's are so many advantages in having a sympathetic soul near,' suggested one. that they far outweigh any disadvantages
 How Bout This:
 "It is just like asking if you mind having yourself around, really" the other added.
 Could anything ever separate you? How would it be if you fell in love with the same man.
 eve wouldn't" they agreed.
 You see it must have been pre- ordained that we stay truly com- patible. For the only place We real ly disagree in taste is on men. She likes them serious and l like them gay," said Frances. Or maybe it was Margaret.
 Tt looks as if our whole life is to be exactly as happy together as it is now" asserted the other. May be it was Frances. Maybe it was Margaret.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
Hello, Old Long Earsd' exclaime:
 Scrappcr

Certainly" replied Scrapp "They are different. You have never seen any one like some of them. By there. I saw him down in a place called Panama" Copyright, 1928. by T. w. Burgess)
 The next story: Peters Tropical Cousin"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
Life Niceties Hints on Etiquette

1. Is it cus' 'omary after finishing with the services of a coach for q dramatic club. to do more than pay his or her salary?
 2. How is it possible to tell ones breeding by the way she treats her social interiors?
 2. What attitude should be taught children ill regard to servants:
 The Answers
 1. It is nice to send a note of ap preciation, a book or other little gift.
 2. The vell-brcd woman is more considerate than the ordinary wom- an.
 .. Conside ration, respect for their work and under no consideration should they bully them or be rude.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
By Thornton w. Burgess
Peter Rabbit Visits ScrapIer

Use your tongue where'er you go When there are things you want to
 know.
 Peter Rabbit
 Peter says that people who fear to ask questions never get anywhere. But, then, Peter doesn't realize that other people may be as curious as he is. Peter had never been partic- ularly curious in regard to Scrapper the kingbird until Winsome Blue bird told him that Scrapper was one of the feathered folk who spend the winter farther down in the sunny South than most of the others do. Pe- ter got to thinking it over. T won der,' thought Peter, Eff it is so very different down there. My, it must be wonderful to travel. l must get Scrapper to tell me about the people down where he spends the winter. l don't suppose they're much different from the people up here. the furred and feathered folk. l wonder if I've got any relatives down there. Scrap per ought to know. I must go call on him."
 So at the very first chance Peter went over 10 see Scrapper the King bird. It happened at the time that Scrapper was sitting on fence post and there was no one else about Hello, old Long -ears.' exclaimed Scrapper. as Peter came hopping along up. Hello. Long-ears. How is everything with you?"
 "Fine!' replied Peter. Just fine Couldn't be better. How is every thing with you?"
 Just the same" replied Scrapper. "l don't see but that the Old Orch ard looks just as it did when I was here last summer. Things don't change much up here"
 Do they change much down where you spend the winter?' in- quired Peter.
 Yes" replied scrapper, things never look quite the same when ] get back there. You see. things grow very. very fast down there,'
 Do they grow any faster than they do mp herc2' inquired Peter. looking a little surprised.
 "Yes, oh, yes" replied Scrappcr, "You wouldn't believe me if l should tell you how fast things grow down there. and trees and vines of all kinds. There are lot Of things l could tell you about that country down there that you wouldn't be- lieye."
 "Ios, l would. Scrappor. Yc4, ] would" cried Peter. Just fry me and sne,'
 Scrarpor shook his head. "No.' said he. 'Ils seen things down thorr that you wouldn't believe if l should tell you. You would say they couldn't be and would iust refuse to believe. So I'm not going To waste my breath, Peter Rabbit"
 ''Is + very different from around here?" inquired Peter, Don't they have Green Meadows and Laughing Brooks and Green Forests and Old Orchards and smiling Pools?'
 Scrappcr hesitatod d bit. Not like these up h@r",' l." r'pllmd. The Green Forests down there they don't call forests at all"
 What do they call mem "' asked Peter.
 "JunElas.' replied Scralpar promptly. "AuI 1le Iungl" down there is Just as different from rno Green Forest gp E,r. as th- uIne7 arc
 Peter look'I luzli1. 'JDo 2"9 mean the trees ar, different TO" Iu- quired Peter.
 scrappor nodded The trees ar" differen-.sthe vines agp different. 'Fr flowers gre different and 'Nau 'hc grass is different. And in buzz | have to eat arc d}tf.r'u'.'
 And supposo youH s9y r"Nt 'hat 'he birds and tbc animals arc different" said Pete.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
STUFFED PIMENTOES

Canned pimentoes are delicious stuffed with leftover meats and cracker crumbs. Cover with strips Of bacon and bake until the bacon is crisp.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
CoCOA\(I StJ(I

\ thin custard 10 which shredded good sauce for pudding made from stale cake that has been steamed. S.rN hot
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
PAINT STAINS

Paint stains may be removed from glass by rubbing with a paste made from pumice stone mixed with equal parts of turpentine and oil.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
HORS D'OECVJSI-

A new Eors d'oeuvre consists or hot large potato chips dotted with caviar. Heat chips and put DOT ton Of caviar sprinkled with lemon juice in the center of each.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
CLEAN UMBRELLAS

Umbrellas should be opened once in q while and scrubbed with warm suds to which some ammonia has been added. Rinse in clear water and let dry while open.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
l1TflIT CJ-p

Grated cocoanut. added to sliced oranges. bananas and raisns gives you a different fruit cup and one children like tremendously.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
SHINY CRYSTAL

To give brilliance to your glass and crystal ware, put a little vinegar in the water in which you wash it.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20

Which is the largest city in Aus zontal and No. 20 vertical.
 Horizontal 1. What noninflammable gas is
 used in balloons? 6. Which is the largest city in
 Australia? Il. Greedy. 12. Bad. IA. Verse. 15. To secure. 1G. Flash. IS. Cavity. 19. 1nterwoven. 23. Department. 23 To pierce with a knife. 2G. Compound yielding sugar 2S. Dat grass. %. To exist. 30. To total. 32. Neuter pronoun. 33. What two letters stand for
 afternoon time? 35. Deviations from the direct
 course. 3S. Abbreciation for railroad. 39. Peak. 41. Who invented the electric tele-
 graph? 42. To bring legal proceedings. 43 Verbal. A. Mesh of lace. 45. Opposite of short. 46. Recent. A. Concise. 4S. Limb.
 Vertical 1. Ugly old woman. 2. Opposite of odd. 2. kindled. 1. Hypothetical structural unit. !. ] Which Is the largest city in
 Jtalyr $ Bed laths.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
FRENCH TOAST

Serve French toast for nice change, with grated maple sugar 10 which q few dashes of ginger have been added.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20

This simple dress of black crepe is transformed by the white, full-1ength iabot of white josette and a vestec Of the same. This is something of which to take notice if you have such dress to make over.
 Tiny turn-b back cuffs Of the white and a row of buttons finish the plain. close fitting sleeves of this dress. and a red grosgrain ribbon belt with marquistte buckle adds 8 touch ot color.
 The model is unusually smart and practical.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20
BIAS BINDING

Three different colors of bias bind ing. stitched all around the sides Of theatrical gauge gives q modern and colorful dash to window curtains.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20

CLEAN ORNAMENTS
 Silver ornaments should be Wash- ed in hot water and ammonia to keep them bright and shining.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-20

Use your tongue where'er you go When there are things you want to
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
BOSSr GILLIS TO
 RUN FOR LEGISLATURE
Will Conduct Strong Cam paign Despite Fact
 He Is in Jail

Newburyport, Mass. Oct. 31 N- Andrew J. (Bossy) Cliffs. New0ury- ports imprisoned mayor. has decided to run for the state legislature and what's more. he is not treating his campaign lightly. Although the bad boy" mayor is in the taiddle of . two months sentence in the Salem jail. his candidacy is proceeding with much force on . flood of ktickers with Bossy's name on them.
 The mayors decision to become a candidate for the legislature vas be. lieved to have been influenced by the fact that $500 people pt titioned Essex county officials to parole the mayor. Such popularity. the mayor figured. might just as we'll be turned into votes and his campaign is pro- ceeding accordingly. Louis James, who was Bossy's campaign manager in his fight for the mayoralty. la serving in the same capacity in the new campaign. The district. known as the 18th Essex representative district. comprises Bossy's home city of Newburyport and number of smaller towns. The other candi- dates are: Seth H. Boardman. re- publican; Charles H. Lord. inde- pendent. and willard s. Mckay. re- publican. There are two to be elected from the district.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
llIz GRO1TO MEMBERS
 IN FALL CEREMONIAL
Large Class of Candidates to Be Initiated
 Friday

At one of tho biggest ceremonies ever held in this city large class of candidates will be initiated into Azix Grotto on Friday evening. To &C., commodate the large delegation of prophets who have accepted the in- vitatton extended to all the Grottos in New England. the Palace theatcr has been engaged for the occasion.
 The supreme council of the M. O. V. P. E. R. will be represented by Grand Standard Bearer Clinton C.. Nichols of Syria Grotto. Hartford. who will be presented by Past Mon- arch William H. Crowell of Aziz Grotto.
 The Grottos from Brockton. Springfield. Hartford. Norwich. Nor walk and Bridgeport are sending . well-rounded number of prophets to New Britain.
 This is the first ceremonial held this year by Aziz Grotto and Mon- arch "Bill" Leupold has had his Of- ficers and committees on arrange ments spare no time or expense 10 make this a gala occasion for all members of the NJ. o. V. P. E. R.
 Candidates will assemble at Grot- to Hall at 6:15 where the regular business meeting will be held pre- ceding the ceremonial
 Aziz Grotto cast which put on the first work in Norwich and Bridge port when Grottos were instituted in these cities will see this work don by the cast from Hejaz Grotto of New Haven.
 Monarch Freed and officers of Hejaz Grotto and the ceremonial cast in charge of master of cere- monies, Prophet Adams, and Hejaz Patrol will arrive in New Britain at 6:45 and will be escorted to Grotto hall for luncheon.
 The New Haven cast has a wide
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New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
YALE DEMOCRATS IN
 ARMS AGAINST NEWS
Declare Publication Plays Up G. o. Paul
 Mellon on Board

New Haven. Oct. S1.-R-The tempest in the Yale teapot has be- come a tempest in the editorial rooms of the Yale Daily News. To- days issue of the oldest college daily" carries three communications from associate editors in which the News and individuals connected with 1t, are arraigned for the alleged playing up" of non-college republi- can news and the playing down" of democratic news. The paper also carries a reply to the communica- tions from Fred Albert Simmons. Jr., of Boston. managing editor. The most interesting part of Simmons' answer is a postscript in which he says "the managing editor of the News doesn't give - who gets elected and isn't old enough to vote anyhow"
 The communications are from Ralph D. Paine. of Durham. N. H.. who is also president of the college Al Smith club, James T. Patterson. Jr., Milford. and R. M. c. Jr. 1880" who is R. M. Calfee. IT,, of Cleveland Heights. Ohio.
 Paine in his letter says 'Sneering comment of L. H. s. and P. NJ. on democratic ballyhoo received and duly noted" The chairman of the News iA Lloyd Hilton Smith, of Marion. Penn, and the vice chair man is Paul Mellon. of Pittsburgh. Penn. son of Andrew Mellon, secre- tary of the U. s. treasury.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
$ WOMEN RUNNING
 FOR LEGISLATURE
l9 Republicans, IA Demo. crats and 2 Independents
 to Be Voted On

Hartford. Oct 31 @-Women in politics is not mere fyurs of speech as she has arrived in that sphere.
 Republicans beat out the demo- crats in nominations for tho house as 19 women in that party are to be voted for as against 1% who are democrats. with Mrs. Helen Lewis, of Stratford. now a veteran in the house. listed by the secretary of states office as a non- partisan nom- nation and Mrs, Mary 2. Gloctzner similarly classed.
 The democrats endorsed one TO- publican woman. Republican non. nations are: Avon. Corinne A H. sop: Bolton, Mass, L. w. Woodward: i: Cornwall. May F. Milford, eunop- posed): East Hartford. Josephine E. Bryant: New Haven. Edith V. Cook; Greenwich. Georgiana B. Davids: Griswold. Margery Brewster: Hart ford, Laura E. Gaines: Hartland. Edith V. Miller: Manchester. Mar jory Cheney: Middlefield. Lena w. Greenbacker: Milford. Caroline T. Platt: New Fairfield. Clarissa Me- vius: Oxford, Hattie N. Bucking- ham: Plymouth. Edith B. Sutcliffe: Shelton, Alice w. Russ: Stanford. Julia M. Emery: Vernon. Florence P. Maxwell: Winchester. Alice l.. Coe; Stratford. Mrs. Helen E. Lewis.
 Democratic nominations: Bethel, Catherine Ekerman: Bolton. E. Zel- ma Haley: Cheshire. Molly B. Close; Cornwall. endorsed May Milford: Danbury. Ada Pagan: Darien. Kath- crime Crimmins: Durham. Grace R. F. Hart: Eastford. Elizabeth E. Smith: East Lyme. Anne M. Bond: Haddam. Nina P. H. Arnold: Hart ford, Marion G. Roberts: Mansfield. Sarah E. Greene: New Haven. Annie H. Mahers: Shelton. Mary Crosby Mahoney; Wilton, Helen Howard; and in Stratford. Mary z. Gloetzner. runs against Mrs. Lewis as direct primary nominee.
 The official list has been prepared by the secretary of state for the house. In six towns the republican nominees will be unopposed.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
Trained Forest Fire
 Crews in Readiness

Hartford. Oct. 3l.-lF1-Forty-one trained forest fire fighting crews are now in readiness throughout the state to respond at a moments notice. State Forester Austin F. Hawes today expressed his belief that 1928 will be the best year since 1920. when only 400 fires broke out and burned 11.400 acres as com- pared with 1.137 forest fires in 1921, burning S3,O00 acres.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
BURGLARS TRY TO ROB
 MAIN STREET STORE
Policemen Find Doors Fried Open at Birn.
 baum's Store

An attempted burglary at Birn- baum's store. 5S7 Main street. was frustrated about S:30 last night when Supernumerary Officers Sam uel I. Cole and Ladislaus Todzia heard . noise while they were at Main and Lee streets. and hurried to the rear of the store, where they found . garage door had been pried open and a bar fastening two other doors removed. Two cases of clothing were in the garage and one case had been opened. It is believed that the burglars took flight when they re- alized the noise they were making was certain to attract attention from the street.
 At 4:15 this morning man appear ing to be about 20 years of age and wearing cap and brown sweater. al- most ran into Officer Otis Hopkins. who was at Horace and Broad streets. At sight of the officer, the young man turned and ran into a yard between 34 and 36 Horace street, with the officer in pursuit Firing one shot in the air, the of- ficer tried to frighten him into stop- ping, but without success.
 Supernumerary Officer Edward Muszynski found a number of plumb ing tools in the rear of Getsinger's store on Main street, and had them taken to the police station. It was learned that B. Katz of 6 Main street owns them and they were left out by mistake.
 Last night. policemen on various beats reported more than the ordin. ary number of doors left open. Hard ly q night passes without one or two doors being found ajar or unlocked, but last night several stores were left in this way. The policemen noti-
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
GERMAN ZEPPELIN IS FLYING
 OVER FRANCE, NEARING END
 0F LONG FLIGHT BACK HOME
JOB IN GERMANY IS AWAITING STOWAWAY Police Will Not Ask for Passports and Chain
 Store Makes Offer

Berlin. Oct. 2l ReClarence Ter hume. American boy stowaway on the air liner the Graf Zeppelin, will receive hearty welcome to Germany and can have a job if he wants one.
 He will not be subjected to moles- tation by the police whether he re- ceives a temporary passport or not. The Wurtemberg minister of inter- for advised the Friedrichshafen air port officials today:
 Treat the blind passenger in rthe most loyal manner possible"
 The Leonard Tietz company. which owns a chain of department stores throughout Germany. sent this radio message to Terhune aboard the dirigible: "Offer you immediate job. Wire less your terms and time of arri- val"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
VOTING MACHINES TO BE INSTALLED FRIDAY
School and City Authori' ties Reach Agreement
 After Mayors Plea

After being denied permission to install voting machines in school buildings until Saturday afternoon. First Selectman Darius Benjamin to- day appealed to Mayor Paonessa and a compromise was effected through which the machines will be installed Friday afternoon.
 MT. Benjamin encountered oppo. sition from school principals yester- day and . force of voting machine mechanics stood idle while the se- lectman endeavored to impress upon the school authorities the need of setting up. testing and demonstrating the machines. When he was unsuc- cessful he complained to the mayor who suggested that supt. Holmes be consulted.
 Selectman Benjamin reported to- day he called Mir. Holmes and the response was a flat refusal to allow the machines installed until Satur- day. Mayor Paonessa called superin- tendent and after explaining the ur- gency of the need for entry. the or der was changed.