davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
NOTIFICATION EXERCISES
 AND NEWS

The time draws near for that more or less nonsensical political formality-the formal notification of the candidates that they have been nominated for high office by their respective parties. Cannot one almost see the look of annoyance that will fit across the face of both Governor Smith and Mir. Hoover when the front door bell rings, and they sigh and opine that more company has arrived. Then just imagine the look of startled surprise that will fit across their faces when they are actually acquainted with the fact that they have been chosen respective parties.
 And the reaction of these two sur prised men will not be unlike an in- cident that occurred at meeting of the Third Ward Republican club held at old Schuetzen Park a num- Der of years ago. One of the then prominent local politicians was call- ed upon for speech. Stimulating surprise. he arose and remarked. hesitatingly, "Gentlemen l did not expect to be called upon for a speech this afternoon-" whereupon he dug deeply into an inner pocket, out came prepared speech and he was off.
 But getting back to the notifica- ton affair. If either Gov. Smith or Mir. Hoover, on this suspicious occa- sion. would just make a speech de- clining the honor-Ah. that would be news!
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
PAIN DRIVES MEN TO ENTRENfTTIES

Tucked away on an inside column of the Herald recently was an item about lighthouse keeper on lone ly reef off the coast of Panama who, finding the pain of a tooth- ache more than he could bear, set out in a small rowboat during a ter rife storm and by flying the British ensign upside down managed to intercept steamer. He was taken on board, his pain was relieved and he was again placed in his little boat to return to his lonely vigil.
 Fate favored him and he reached his station in safety, despite the ele- ments. There are only a few of us but who know the awful twinges of a toothache and who but can sym pathize with that suffering light house keeper? Under ordinary cir cumstances probably no sane man  would have had the timerity to venture forth in small boat in such sea; but driven to desperation by pain and suffering he took the long chance.
 Doubtless he thought, if he weigh cd the chances at all, that a merciful oblivion was preferable to a continu- alton of his present suffering. It is an excellent illustration of the ex- tremities to which a man may be driven by the forces of pain. Our sympathy goes out to the victim and who cannot sigh a sigh of relief with him that his troubles are over until the next molar starts fussing up.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

cases coming into police court, theFt
 are children concerned. Fathers ON
 large families. committing offences
 of various kinds. sometimes think of
 the effect of their actions on the
 little ones and are genuinely sorry
 when they come to their senses but
 many other instances are on rec
 ord, in which no thought appears to
 nave been given to anyone or any,
 thing for the time being.
 In the long history of police court
 there have appeared cases which
 were plainly demonstrative of the
 contemptible practice of hiding be-
 hind innocent children, but seldom,
 If ever. have the magistrates been deceived. If absolutely necessary.
 ways can be found to provide proper care for children who would other- wise suffer through neglect and privation, and while the court hesi- tates to take action which would separate parents and children. it is
 equally as quick to stamp out any attempt to use a family condition as a permanent shield behind which to hide unlawful activities. Frequently the question of econ-
 omics makes itself felt when cases are being disposed of, because
 money penalties necessarily vary in severity in proportion to the con- ditions of the times. Men earning
 $50 per week and having seven de. pendents to feed and clothe often
 deserve to be fined $l0 and costs.
 amounting to SIS or $20, but their children would suffer through en. forcement of the penalty consider ably more than they would if the wage earner was in a position to
 make $75 or 3l00 in the same time 1t took him to earn $3o. Likewise, to deprive family of the com.
 panionship and support of a father for 10 or 20 days would work q greater hardship on his children If
 he drew no pay while out of em-
 pioyment than if the family had steady income. whether the head of the house was about home or in iail. Under no circumstances do tho judges of the court dispose of case without ascertaining the home conditions of the principal. There are some men. however, who are in court so often that their intimate secrets are known to everyone con.
 nected with the administ ration of justice. Their records date back for years and the court does not waste
 time dealing with them. for previous investigations generally have re. vcaled the family history and pro. vided the officials with the informa- tion necessary to the handling of the cases.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
Observations On The Weather

Washington. Aug. 4.-Forecast for Southern New England: Pos sibly local showers Saturday and Sunday: not much change in tenn perature; gentle southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair. continued warm except for possibility of thunder showers in af- ternoon Saturday and Sunday; moderate southwest winds.
 Conditions: Pressure Is relative ly low from northern Lake Huron, southWestward to Iowa and thence southwestward to northern Texas. Atlantic coast.
 High pressure prevails off the south
 The outlook is for mostly fair and continued warm weather Satur- day and Sunday in states east of the Mississippi river except for risk of afternoon thunder storms.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
MILFORD TURNPIKE MAY HAVE
 

The Milford turnpike seems des- tined to have a rival in the Water- bury mountain road" fearfully pre- diets the Meriden Record: and after a trip over the road we are inclined to admit that there is such pos eibility. The Milford turnpike. a wide, long stretch of straight road way, just built for speeding, today boasts the unenviable record of many lives sacrificed to the demon gods speed and recklessness.
 Already the Waterbury mountain road has one death charged against it. Although engineers are building bigger and better roads every year, the crop of drivers does not improve in the same ratio. Human nature remains unchanged and the fool | driver is ever present. This Water- bury mountain road, with its former curves strengthened out, offers in one place a steep hill at least a mile in length. To the careless, reckless operator this is a direct challenge to throw out the clutch and let her l coast;" or at least to let the old bus 1 stay in high" A few hundred yards down this hill and no car running free can be kept in control. Applica- ton of brakes means swerving off the road or overturning. Shifting gears after the start is made is im- possible. If you don't value your own 1 life, remember that others think | highly of theirs and shift into second or even low before starting down this dangerous hill.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

about q fireman who has broken with his sweetie. The latter it is all legged, with spirit of vengeance in her little heart. is suspected of sma' hours to annoy her erstwhile lover. One can readily imagine that the errant lover realizes that kipling was right when he commented that ''hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' and we imagine that his fellow smoke eaters are ardently praying for a reconciliation
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
INTEREST IN A FLYING FIELD
 A SUGGESTION

From time to time interest in flying field in the city of New Brit ain revives and gets more or less consideration, it will probably con- tinue to do so until something definite and final is done, though We question very much whether there ever will be one located within our city limits as they now stand. There is no question about it. we shall have to have some kind of an airport in the future if we wish to keep our place in the march of progress and the growth of transportation.
 A group of individuals is now sponsoring petition which we un- derstand is destined for the Com- mon Council, urging the establish ment of field, possibly on land within the boundaries of the lAlix Stanley gift" north of the north end park. Their efforts will probably be in vain, though there will be another weight added to the growing realiza- ton that We must eventually have an airport.
 It is questionable whether it would be advisable to establish an airport in this section. even though it were possible, because of the proximity to Brainard Field of Hartford. The single thing in its favor in this To- cation is the fact that there may be enough level land which lies within the city limits. and we should all like to see our flying field located in- side of the boundaries. But this is not essential.
 Flying fields are more efficient when they are most evenly spaced. We would lose lot of it's efficiency were We to place it but few miles from Hartford's field, leaving longer space to the west and south without adequate landing facilities and punching the fields in the north.
 It is reasonable to suppose that Waterbury and New Haven will have airports as soon as We do, 6 not be- fore, therefore 1t is advisable to place ours somewhere midway between theirs and the one in Hartford.
 It is obvious that the New Britain field belongs in the southwestern part of the city. but there is no level land large enough in that section. However, 1t seems possible that New Britain might enter into com bination with Plainville and South- ington, possibly Meriden as well. and establish an airport on land some where to the west of the Sunset Rock ridges. It Is our impression that there is quite little unde- veloped territory east and south of Plainville and west of New Britain where an airport might be placed without too great expense in buying land and doing what grading might be necessary. The land would prob- aries, but we doubt if We could do any better in meeting situation which will have to be some day met.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
TAlTs BECOME CITIZENS

Five members of one family were among those who filed applications to be made voters at yesterdays scs- sion of the registrars. They arc members of the Tait family of 2SS Maple street, who were admitted as citizens last month. Applications will be received tip to October ', after which the registrars win meet with the selectmen and town clerk to admit electors.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
Another Redman Bites the Dust!

By Alfred Carroll It was an awe inspiring spectacle thrilling moment. pregnant with drama. Tragedy stalked, as the brave Yankees faced the cunning Indian.
 We looked upon the scene, par alyzed, powerless 10 help the brave Yankee who stood, weaponless, save for club that he had snatched from the ground. What chance did he have against the sly cunning of the Red Man? Yet his very coolness as he stood undaunted, swinging his club, waiting the Indians move, gave us courage and hope. Moments passed. Hearts beat fast. The cruel Indian moved suddenly and quickly sent a missile hurting toward his face. The undaunted | Yankee raised his club as if to ward off the blow-He swings his club! It meets the onrushing mis- Sile! And sends it hurting back trough the air-far and away! Yes, sir, Babe" Ruth connected ' for home run, and Uhle went to the showers!
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
BELIEVE BODY IS
 BARBARA MAUGER'S
Police Think They Have !den:
 tided Girl {

Philadelphia, Aug. 1 tR>-Althc.
 positive identification was lackir police and other investigators h. Y were of the opinion today that tho body of young woman found slain in the hills near Hollywood was that of Miss Barbara Mauger. 1s-year-old daughter of railroad brakeman of this city.
 The fact that Miss Mauger left here several months ago with Rus sell St. Clair Beitzel, who is under arrest in Los Angeles charged with murder, however. strengthened the belief that she was the victim. Beitzel is the son of Mrs. Catherine Dettzel of York. Pa, and is wanted here on charges of deserting his wife and embezzlement.
 Credit Man
 Beitzel was assistant credit man. ager of a Philadelphia department store and according to the police , records. fied in the summer of 1927 with Miss Mauger, at that time a cashier in the same store. At that time officials of the store said Belt gel was short $1,1oo in his accounts ana that he also owed an additional $l,0o0 for articles purchased for himself and Miss Mauger. The girls accounts were found to be in order, A few days after their disap. pearance police said that Miss Mau- ger had written her parents that she and Beitzel were on their way to South America. Beitzels wife and two children, after remaining in Philadelphia for several months. went to the home of Mrs. Beitzers l relatives in Lancaster. Pa.
 Over the telephone last night. Mrs. Beitzel said that her separation from her husband was due to friendship for Miss Mauger. Tho 1 obtained a court order for support and this was furnished, she said. until last fall when 1t ceased. She has heard nothing from her hus- band since. She said she would not go to his assistance.
 T had hoped that sometime would hear that ne was dead" she said, but l never dreamed of his l being in predicament like this. knew he was going with the Mau- ger girl. Her father begged me to divorce Russell SO that his daughter could marry him."
 Mauger was celebrating his birth- day when informed that a young woman believed to be his daughter had been murdered.
 | Barbara didn't know that Rus. sell was married" Mrs. Mauger said. "He never told her and he never told us when he visited here. When she went away with him I was greatly surprised, for he had always been straightforward and frank" Wanted to Return
 T imagine that the trouble was caused by Barbara's wishing to re- turn to Philadelphia" her father said. She was bound to get home- sick and want to come back" 1 When Beitzel first came to Phila- delphia he was receiving compensa- tion from the government, having served in the navy during the war.
 A brother said that he had been . civil engineer in the employ of the government and that in . fall from an airplane several years ago re- ceived a severe injury to his neck.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
YOU heard what I said!
 Do l mutter or stutter? I asked for the bread,
 WHY pass me the butter?

Getting Started In Lifc! Merrivale '95: Now that you're in the world you'll begin to appreci- ate those old college ties" Gardner '2S: Don't l know 1t! I haven't had enough to buy . new tie since Commencement"
 -Jesse Wilders Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Chicago has a new police chief and he declares. boldly, that he's going to enforce all laws rigidly. the last chief was going to run all the crooks out of town in sixty days? Then too. in Philadelphia wasn't there something about Gen. eral Butler and sure enough cleanup?
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

At this writing. though there Is still time, nothing had been heard from Majors Idziowski and kubala who set out in plane for this country yesterday. They have no radio and the silence is not yet indi- cative of trouble.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

The Brockton blonde bandit yet remain lady. She recently rob- bed a male victim Of hat, coat. strap watch and cash. She left him his trousers.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
1.-THE OBSERVER. Makes Random Observations
 On the City ano Its People

Nearly every ball pitched was driv- en over what ordinarily was the right field fence but which became center field fence under the new arrangement. At times there were forced delays when it was necessary for small boys to hunt for balls lost in the gardens and fields beyond the fence. The game was never en- tered in the official score and the writer does not even recall who won. Professional Sunday ball was never attempted again at Electric field.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Planning expenditures appear in trifle different light when 1t IS known that committeeman might have to pay the bills themselves.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Athletic girls are wonderful, but imagine lovelorn swain passionate ly kissing a snapshot of muscular dame going over five-foot hurdle.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

In England, where dogs are al lowed to roam front gardens after dark. postmen on the last round ire quently endorse letters 'DcE loose in garden" and hold them hack for morning delivery.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
missed to pass judgment? Ancient history also records that a young gentleman, name of c. Columbus. once was given the razz too.

Newspaper headline says Coolidge Out After Bass. It's all a matter of opinion, but if he'd start after some of these radio sopranos he'd get bigger following.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
Children Often Save Their Parents From Jail

IHcH EuICaHCs TrOsu OuN
 Probably no agency known to the police and court officials saves law violators from jail as frequently as do children. Day in and day out, cases come before the court as a re- suit of police activity, or through complaints by wives or neighbors of unruly men. mad when the evidence has been weighed and the records of the offenders considered, nothing but jail sentences aeems adequate. Yet. the first thought of the judge always is for the dependents, es- pecnally the children.
 Although not . fixed condition, 1t is . fact that in the majority of
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
 ! @~414,sss, EUn!:c!h!Qb
 Nkuo17 lnnRAt

Flaw Many Have You Had So Far? We'll, we're holding up beneath the
 strain, But we never want to read again A card With Gross marks my room
 do Wish you were here to see the
 yicN."
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

An enthusiastic, unanimous vote of the committees in charge Of the various phases of the memorial dedication services probably would Ro to the effect, Do not let any Of the sub committees spend any money"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Doctors are giving warnings of the dangers of too much sunshine. As usual, the prohibition orators will take care of the anti-lunar warn- ings.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Who ever expected to live to see the time when a woman could say damn" without seeming that kind of woman.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Big business isn't so smart L. $. Steel says it paid III million too much taxes in 1918, and you and wouldn't make an error like that.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
Very Remarkable!

Very Remarkable! Collins: "What is the most re- markable thing you ever heardo" Mathers: Well, once l heard a conversation that sounded just like the ones you read in the magazine advertisements.'
 Mrs. Charles T. Scheffer
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

King George, of England. in a speech to Parliament expresses ap- proval of the treaty renunciating war.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
Facts and dEancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Free translation of the French word on the menu: Combined scraps left from luncheon"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Member Audit lsureao oi Clseaiatioa The 4 B. (. 10 . national organization which furntshss newspaper and advsr. tiss.s with . strictly honest analyss ei circulation Our circulation ststist,es are Aased upon this audit This tnsures pro. tsction against fraud in newspaper de tr,bution ngures to both national and local advertieera
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
TABLE TRIOLETS By Carl Hilder

At Someone Else's Dinner Table Was it really your owno
 How delightfully."- clever! Did you make it alone" Was it really your own? 'Tis the best joke I've known,
 I'm prepared to say, ever. Was it REALLY your own?
 How delightfully."- clever!
 At His Own Breakfast Table I asked for the bread.
 Why pass the butter? Oh, do use your head. I asked for the bread.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

A quiet resort is a place where there's nothing else to do until din- Eer time except light another cigar cite.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Sometime this afternoon they should be sighted. at least, off our shores.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

A specialist is a man who looks you over, charges you $50, and tells you to have that tooth pulled.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

We wish them luck and hope they will visit us here If they have an opportunity.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

En route from Bangkok to New York is a sacred lizard Are not the Gotham hotel Hobbies crowded enough as it is?
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

About the only organized business that still contrives to escape goyern- ment meddling is crime.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Americanism: Refusing to care a darn about corruption in high places so long as you are getting yours.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

That letter of George Dyson's ought to set some of them thlnK- ing.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Instead of dipping into the city till.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

You can tell the historic spots at glance. Seven tourists are group cd there while another manipulates kodak.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

You cant hold the lead if you can't think fast" If only this were true in a cafeteria.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Aenbes q ths AssaeistsA Fsess The Associated Preoe is exclusively sn titled to the uss for republication of au asws crsd,ted to M or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local nsvs published therein
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
Sense of Huninri

First Oak Tree: Wasn't that lightning the other night simply splitting?"
 Second Oak Tree: Well it struck me that way.'
 W. T. Jeffords
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

That renewed animation shown by host and hostess as you prepare to leave is just their joyous anticipa- tion of relief
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Free country: One in which you can do os you please if you don't of- fend reformcrs and if you pay gang leaders for protection.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

quack doctors live on the fat of the land.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

At least 50 per cent of the people are feeble minded" That's right; you can tell by their unquestionine acceptance of statistics like this.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

A hick town is a place where mo- body has the crook arrested because so many relatives and neighbors would feel hurt.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

The Herald 10 on saie daily h Nev York ct Hotalints Newsstand. 1tmss souars; 0chults's NsWsstanda estrsncs Grand Central, t3Dd 0treoG
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Faith is the quality that prompts girl to plant vine 10 shield the porch swing.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Correct this sentence: There were eight women present" said she, "and while any one of them was speaking the others remained silent"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Mobile was hissed as he went through Norway. Who are those who
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

With the single exception Of ours"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
TELEPHONE CALI1
 Business Ofnce .... o3S Editorial Rooms .... e3e

The only profitable advertising medium n the City Circulation books and press room alvays open ts advertissra
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

So Americans lack imagination do they? Ever sample any of this home made beer?
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

A snob is a man who feels i'm portant because he got a college education or feels unimportant be- cause he didn't.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

One fault of the times is that our keen interest in the other fellows private business seems to end when he gets robbed or shot.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

The chearcY the car, the louder the horn. The man who yells isn't the boss; he's the foreman.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

Domestic!

DOmeS.ic!
 With reference to the controversy in a neighboring paper on "how do you look at your job?" one reader says he never does because he hates the sight of it!
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

From Our Childrcn's Garden of
 Curses! Mamma" called Beatrice, my little daughter, one day last week. What now. dear?" I replied. That lady over there didn't fin ish putting her stockings on, did she?'
 -NrS c W Ransirl,ar
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
GUBoCRIPT1oN RATEo toee . Year.
 S1oe Thres AouthA
 9Se. . Month

eatsss6 s4 the Post Omes at New Brit. ais @ 0seoad Claa Mall Natter.