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New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
USELESS OBJECTIONS

The Radio Commission once again
has been swamped with letters of in
dignation. In its attempt to I'M
scramble the radio omclette the
Commission has acted boldly, but as
usual everyone cannot be satisfied,
Eastern listeners by the tens Of thou
sands, it appears. are writing con-
demnatory epistles about curtailing
the broa1casting of station WGY at
Schenectady. n. Y. owned by the
General Electric Company and one
OF the pioneers Of ether communca-
ton.
Much transformation has gone
forth regarding this step and per-
haps it is because Of this that the
complaints have originated The
story has been that WGY cannot
broadcast after station kGO gets
started in California at nightfall. The
western station Isl owned by the same
company and has been put on the
same wavelengtlI
This sounds bad for such a great
station as WGY until one pauscs to
reflect that nightfaIl on the Pacific
, coast is 10 p. m. at Schenectady.
WGY. therefore. is privileged TO
| broadcast from morning until 10
p. M, when the sun sinks into the
Pacific"
, Considering that the broadcasts
i after 10 p. m. at the station usually
are chain affairs which eastern
listeners who may be interested can
obtain from any other comparative
ly nearby chain station. the in
! furiated fans upon reflection no
! doubt will conclude they were a bit
hasty.
! The action Of the Radio Commits
sion concerning WGY should be con.
soling from another standpoint 1t is
quite positive proof that the Com
mission is not dominated by the in
terests of the big companies Mature
deliberation will suggest that furt her
public decisions be reserved until
after November II, when the new
dispensation goes into effect.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Various policemen and super
numerary officers have been "on the
carpet" recently: some got repri-
mands and punishment. others were
acquitted of various charges. Thus
the public is served.
Efficiency in the police department
Is not exactly a mere slogan Though
We have not sufficient cops. those we
have ought to be par excellence. The
boys have been coached to know
everything that citizens ask them
about. they are taught to be polite.
shown how 10 act like perfect
gentlemen. Then, when sundry blue
coats don't come up to all the details
of routine they are told about their
malefactions and made to toe the
mark
Thus the attainment of the perfect
force is brought nearer. But the first
80 years will be the hardest.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
TIME TO GET THEM

"kcy workers" is mild term.
The individuals who on 80 occasions
have entered homes and in many
cases stolen property are plain
burglars.
These burglars have never been
seen, 1t is said. 1t is time they were
seen and by the police. Ultimately,
We have no doubt. they will be seen
on the inside of cell, where they
belong. l.
1t is reasonable to suppose that If
the police force were as large as it
ought to be in city of this size such
burglars would have a rather poor
field here for their operations.
They have made the city nervous,
especially the women folk. A woman
told us yesterday that the governor
ought to call out the militia to help
the police.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
IS Years Ago Today

The new charter providing for
consolidation was defeated by 33
votes at yesterdays election. 1903 to
1886. The first three wards were in
favor and the upper three opposed.
The town went license by 1899 to
53S. Newton r. Hurlburt and Rich
ard o. Schaefer democrats, won out
in the contest for selectmen, Charles
Nelson being the third member of
the board. The republicans carried
the other offices. l.. d. Penfield de-
feating Charles s. Andrews for town
clerk by 764. c. H. Moore won from
r. o. Kilbourne for collector. The
prohibitionists had a ticket in the
field. This included Truman l..
Weed for town clerk. +. G. Plat and
T.. l.. Wooster for selectmen. John
Sloan for collector, H. N. Lockwood
for constable. A. C. Sundberg for
grand juror, j. T.. kIingberg for
school committee. and J. NJ. Burdicll
for auditor. The party polled 80
votes.
r. G.. Plat and Secretary GODDARD
have been appointed committee to
purchase Il safe for the Y. NJ. c. A.
Guns-doublc barrel. single bar
rel. repeating hammerless. You'll
live longer for a day off in the
woods. Herbert l.. Mills.
Derlin's elections surprised yester-
day. For the first time in four years
the town went no license. the major
ond district went license. Berlin also
turned down consolation plan and
went republican.
In Plainville T.. J. Prior pollcd $50
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
Old Sore: and
Ulcers Can
Be Healed!

This sincere letter. says Petersen.
gave me another happy day and %
nearly every mail brings praise for Pc
terson's Ointment. 10 1t any wonder that
/ keep cheerful all the timer"
Dear sirs: l had Z bad leg for 80
years. tried everything but no bensAt.
tried Petersons Ointment and ave IS
cent boxes healed my leg. l can never
praise it enough. My leg was so painful
at first that had to put fresh ointment
on every two hours night and day 1t
stopped the pain at once. Mrs. Mark
Richards, Lake Linden, Mich"
Besides running and old sores and I'LL
GERS. Petetson's Ointment is just as good
for piles, eczema, itching skin, sore feet.
prickly heat. sunburn. chafng, cuts.
burns. bruises. scalds and scores OF other
ailments as any druggist anywhere will
tell you. A generous box So cents.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

name Borich
A. 1t Is = Hungarian name and
means stranger.
@. Do a pound of feathers and .
pound of lead weigh the saRc?
A. Yes. Both are weighed by
the avoirdupois scale and therefore
weigh the same.
Q. When and by whom was the
late Chief Justice White appointed
to the supreme court? Where was
he born?
A. He was born in the Parish of
Lafourche. La. November 8, 1S45.
the son OF the seventh governor of
Louisiana. February ~, 1894, he
was appointed associate justice by
President Taft.
@. How old Is Laura La Plante ?
Is she married.?
A. She Ii In her cath year. and
is married to William A. Setter.
motion picture director.
@. Is it necessary that applicants
for admission to the United States
Military Academy at West Point be
native born Americans?
A. No, SO long RS they are
American citizens.
@. What Is the difference be-
tween an atheist, an agnostic and
theist?
A. An atheist is one who denies
or disbelieves in God az First
Cause or ground for the universe.
An agnostic is one who believes
that the theory that first truths,
substance. cause. especially the hui
man soul and a First Cause can
neither be proved nor disproved
and must remain unknown and I'M
movable. A theist is one who be-
lieves in God: in the personality and
sovereignty of one righteous and
eternal deity who has revealed him.
self supernaturally to man.
@. Does the name Omar appear
in the Bible? What does it NEAR? ?
A. 1t occurs in Genesis 36:11.
The probable meaning is eloquent"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11


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NATURALIZATION.
O. Are there any full generals In
the active service Of the U. s. Army
now
A. No. ..-
@. What is the approximate cost
of Curtis pursuit airplane?
A. Eleven thousand five hundred
dollars.
@. What was the time for SWIM
ming the Panama canal made re-
Gently by Richard Halliburton. the
author
A. Fifty hours actual swimming
time, spread over nine days. He
swan from the Atlantic to the
Pacific.
Q. Where are the Endless
Caverns?
A. In the Shenandoah Valley
near New Market and Luray, Vir-
ginia.
Q. When did the first air mail
flight take place?
A. The first air mail flight in
the history of the world took place
on May Is. 1918. Lieut.. Torrey H.
Webb left Belmont Field, New York,
at 1880 a. m. and reached Phila-
delphia at 1890 p. M. carrying
144 pounds of mail. Here he was
relayed by Lieutenant J. c. Edger-
ton. who reached Washington at
$50 p. m. Lieut.. George A. Boyle
also started, but met with a mishap
to his propeller blade 25 miles from
Washington.
@. Why is the figure $50" used
by printers to signify the end?
A. The first press association.
organized in Civil war times. was
composed largely of morning papers
published near the eastern seaboard.
Each paper sent into the central
office items of local interest, which
were there edited and telegra phed
to all members. 1t happened that
the first message sent to the asso-
citation totaled 80 words and this
figure. with the words good night"
and the signature of the sender.
were placed at the bottom of the
sheet by the operator. At that time
pieccwork was the rule on all pa
pers. The daily grist was usually
set up. corrected and in the forms
by 10 o'clock. but the compositors
were compelled to wait around at
their own expense until the fore
man announced go" was in. So
No. go" became byword among
printers. symbolizing 1.-The end.
@. What is eugen'cs??
A. The science and art of i'm
proving the human race by apply
ing the laws of inheritance of char
acteristics to the selection of mar
riage mates. with the aim of Sc
curing to the offspring Il desirable
combination of traits, including re-
sistance of untoward conditions.
@. Which OF the states celebrate
Admission Day?
A. Arizona on February IA:
California on September 3 and
Nevada on October 81.
q. What is the area of the city
of Los Angeles California?
A. :S2,o35 acres.
q, What is the meaning Of the
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
Dissertations
Gu The Weather

Washington, oct. 11.-Forecast
for southern New England: Fair
tonight. warmer. except on the
southeast coast: Friday fair, rising
temperature in Connecticut and
northern Massachusetts: moderate
south and southwest winds.
Conditions: \ long trough of
low pressure extends from Utah
mort heastward to Minnesota 1t is
causing Observation-Disclosures with scat
tered showers in the western dis
trictS.
Snow was reported from North
Dak ota and Wyoming. Pleasant
weather continues east of the Mis-
;iissippi river. The temperature, is
rising in the n6rt hern districts
from Maine west to Wisconsin but
falls rapidly from Wisconsin west
ward TO Montana, where it is below
, freezing.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather with rising tcmpera-
turr.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

votes and was reelected first selSct-
man but saw the rest Of the dedpe-
cratic candidates bow In defeat. tor
tax collector w. J. Hemingway..Je-
publican, defeated n. 0. Ryder.
democrat. Charles Conion was elect.
ed u grand juror. PlainHlie went IL
Gense 254 to 207.
Tomorrow wight at the Rus5win
Lyceum-M. w. Taylor'a big scenic
production, why Women SIM" A
triumph Of scenic yplendor. A mar
vel Of bewildering surprises.
The National Guard has been re-
organized. but New britain retains
its two companies under Captains
Griswold and Rullen.
New Britain Is to have a basket
ball team composed OF men teachers
in the schools. Messrs, Moody and
Matthews are among the candidates,
the latter being an experienced. bas-
ketba Hist
Andrew Turnbull received notice
today that case involving the title
Of 100 acres of land In ArkansaA,
which has been In litigation for the
past three years, has been decided in
his favor The case was before the
The land 10 considered valuable ne.
national land office In Washington.
cause of the presence of zinc ore in
paying quantities.
City Auditor II. l.. Curtis has
made his quarterly report. showing
that the street department 10 over
drawn s4.572.09 and tho other des
partments within their limits.
Judge James F.. Cooper has con-
scented to make an address at the
Swedish Lutheran fair this evening.
F. G. Plat and Truman L. Weed
had no election expenses.
Ferdinand council has elected
James NJ. Gaffney chairman Of it,
reception and ball committee.
Father Coppens announces that
the receipts from the st. Peters
parish fair were over 5000.
There promises to be 4 revival Of
interest in high school football, and
the team is getting in shape for its
contest Saturday with Holyoke.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
GONE THE JCDGESHlP

1t is acknowledged generally that
the pet ambition of Mrs. Mabel
Walker WilIebrandt has been to be
the first woman to obtain an ap-
pointment as federal Judge. The
assistant encouragement and pro-
hibition enforcer had quite a clear
field for long time; there were
few who doubted that she would
gain a federal bench in California.
But Mabel herself has ruined her
chances. Perhaps she thinks 1t is
worth while to do SO on the sacri-
fetal altar of public duty as she
sees it: or perhaps later. when the
campaign is over she may suffer
from the pangs of regret.
Anyway, there isn't political
writer and observer in Washington
who thinks she can be confirmed
by the Senate for such a post. Sen.
ators don't like her style of cam
paignirg and they think she has too
many fanatical convictions on pro-
hibition to make the senators popu-
lar should they happen to confirm
such a nomination by a president
We think too that it requires
more mental equilibrium than Mrs.
Willebrandt has shown to become n
fcdorol Judge. In this important mat
ter. II ii ever comes up. the Senate
is ret even likely to be influenced
by that greatest of lobbies. the Anti
Saloon League.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
!E cts and Foncies

The only creatures that make a
noise like whispering campaign
are geese and snakes.
Speaking OF peace treaties, how
many laws would be effective II
the violator had only his conscience
to fear?
Among the yellow peoples are
the Orientals and the man Who
wishes to say it but doesn't wish to
be quoted.
OF course nobody doubts a cam
didate's promise. but you'll notice
the price of farm land hasn't in
creased greatly.
Having seen many elections. We
can't seem to get excited about
some strangers effort to get a job.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Especially attractive il the chance to
possess park there with a lake in
it.
This needs careful scrutiny. The
people in that section of the city are
pleased at the prospect.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

that he was SO dishonest that none
of his statements could be believed,
1t was said of John Quincy Adams
that he cheated a. turnpike COM
pany through a legal bubble; that
he was dishonesty in debt: that he
charged the government for jour-
neys: that his father disinherited
him after a vicious quarrel; that
when minister to st. Petersburg he
procured an American servant girl
for the Car; that he had gone barre
foot in the streets of Washingt on:
that he vas a corrupt and polished
libertine in foreign courts.
1t was said Of Andrew Jackson
that he was an adulterer. gambler.
a cock fighter. a brawler. a drunk
ard and u murderer: that his wife
was woman without virtue VINO
had lived with Jackson before her
divorce had become effective; that
he had dishonesty ruined associates
in Nashville business deals.
1t was said of Lincoln that he was
without manners or breeding, unfit
to occupy the White House; that he
was secretly in league with the
South: that his wife sympathized
with the Confederacy; that his wife
introduced southern spies in Wash
ington and kept them informed of
cabinet secrets as well as the plans
of generals in the field; that Lin
coins quarrels with his wife were
the scandals of Washington: that at
one time he was much the worse FIR
liquor.
1t was said of Grant that he was a
drunkard. liked fast horses and fast
living; that he was the weak tool of
military ring: that he was cor
rupt; that he had committed a dark
deed in the Civil War which gave a
blackmailing hold upon him by
Ben Butler. who boosted about it.
1t was said Of Rutherford B..
Hayes that he cheated the govern
ment In income tax returns; that he
kept $1,000 belonging to a private
killed in the Civil War: that he kept
the property of an executed desert
er; that he was secretly a member
of the American Alliance. which
planned to deprive the vote from
foreign born citizens.
1t was said of Garfield that he had
been drunk in the army and lived a
profligate life in Washington: that
he built house costing $40. 900 out
of jobs and frauds; that he favored
laws to please business friends; that
he savagely quarreled with his wife;
that his wife had started to obtain a
divorce but withdrew it after his
nomination.
1t was said of Grover Cleveland
that he had betrayed a woman in
Buffalo, abducted her and imprison-
ed her in an asylum; that he had
kidnapped and secretly immured
their child; that he was the patron
Of vicious dens in Buffalo; that he
compiled speeches from an encyclo-
paedia; that while a friend lay dy-
ing he ostentatiously went down the
/ Potomac to attend duck shooting
dinner: that he beat his wife while
drunk. and that she once left the
White House in the middle of the
night: that he had escaped war
service by employing a convict in his
place.
All of the foregoing. it must be
thoroughly understood. were fig
ments of the imagination, although
nobody claims that because man
becomes President he has led a 100
per cent perfect life The list might
be extended to include Mckinley
Roosevelt, Wilson and Harding.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Now We know why everybody has
become dippy during the election
campaign. The bootleggers who have
been using the environs of Shuttle
Meadow lake for a rendezvous prob
ably have dropped some of their
product into the waters.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Having made speeches in certain
states, Senator Borah has made an
announcement that said certain
states are sure to so Republican.
Borah has an enormous total of con-
fidence in the persuasive powers Of
Borah.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
WHEN BLACK Is READ
The Child Of S1,llnIi

Old Mamma Echo sat. one day. dis
Coursing with her pet
Young offspring. and discussing it
in rules of etiquette.
Among the things She told her child
that it should never do
Was this: Young Echoes must not
speak until they're spoken to-"
But if a prying am'raman should
come around this glen
And try to get photo Of you," said
the ravine. then
Another motto bear in mind (and
properly. ! ween).
It's simply this: Young Echoes
should be heard. but not be
seem
Ruth Halper.
The Ugly Duchess!
The weathers badly mixed
] solemnly declare:
She takes my heart by storm
While she herself is fair!
Vernon Fraser
The Other Fellow!
MY hearts a VIOLIN" ! wrote,
Performed on at your pleasure:
II is for you to draw the strains
In any sort of measure"
But th.ngh my metaphor seemed
good.
Aside I fain must toss 1t:
My heart gives forth but discord
when
She draws beau across it.
George A. Carlat.
Between Girls!
Lucille-I just had a lovely fish
dinner.
MAdred-Who was the fish. dear?
Doris K. Bussing
TRIF'LE
ANGERE.D Trine
TR1F1E
TRIFI.E
Angered by the Smallest Trifle
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

If Mayor ellis OF Newburyport
really carries out his plan to start a
wet wash laundry after he leaves the
county iail, after having learned the
trade while confined. he will have to
be careful to pick a site which is
not in q residence zone. Or maybe
by now, along with other accom-
plishments forced upon him, he has
learned as much.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

1t is clear that Commander Byrd
does not think the election is inter-
esting enough to wait until it Is de-
cided before starting on his jaunt to
the South Polar regions. Or maybe
he can't stand the heat.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
Hts Facet

HIS Facet
Thompson called on Misa
Gaines last night.
Clarke-You did? Didn't you
know she said she didn't like your
face? What did you do about 1t?
Thompson put it right up Ia
her!
Alan Forshay
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New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Time to stock Up for the Winter!
Chilesauce and conserve brewing!
Folks. We must be up and doing.
Line our mental shelves across
With funserve and with cheeri
sauce!
What Of 1t?
Mrs Newlywed tat breakfaSt) -
Will you have your coffee. Sweet!
Newlywed-Yes, Sugar.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

The Chinese have new battle
shin named Peace" To China
man, peace is something that gets
shattered when he tries to get his
rights. So that explains that.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

If the dead, know everything.
Shakespeare must have an unflatter-
ing opinion of the generation that
began its literary development by
eXpurgating him.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
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New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

The Associated Press is exclusively Ell
titled to the use for re publication I'll
All news credited to it or not otherwis Sc
credited in this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
4 NEW PARK

Possibility Of providing new
park at Osgood avenue probably will
meet with the general approval OF
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Office 500. 50
Editorial Rooms 49,. go

Tho only profitable advertising medium
in the city. Circulation books and press
room always open TO ADVERTISERS,
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Even though you get in the public
eye, you may be Just little squirt.
Look at the grapefruit.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Lis-lesS!
Barr, $50 you think there
isn't enough pep to my cheering?
Haley, '29-Yes, you know moth
ing about life in the rah.
Albert Bergen
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Correct this sentence: Il know
John has a tooth ache" said the
wife. but he's too proud TO let me
hear him groan or complain"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Why work so hard to get pub
licity? The same energy would pro-
duce work good enough to get by
without it.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Mothers who have made the poor
est job of training their brats are
the ones who tell the first grade
teacher how to do it,
Quantity production reduces over
head. Physicians bill for one baby.
$50; for triplets. $40 each.
It must amuse Polar bears when
they come across torn flag cling
ing to sharp point Of ice.
1t doesn't help a party much
when a prominent member pro-
claims his loyalty in tone of mar
tyrdom.
Americanism: Fastening to buy
the new play-pretty; wishing you
had waited for the improved model.
When a man talks much about
saving the party. the method he has
in mind consists of applying a
Ratchet to the party's head.
There's one good thing. Some ex-
| perimenter in developing home
made hooch may yet produce the
perfect varnish remover.
Thank goodness! Another season
gone by without anybody trying to
| introduce watermelon served with
mayonnaise.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Now they are searching and pad
locking homes. The only further
step to be dreaded is the stomach
pump.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

The Herald is on sale daily in New
York at Hotalings Newsstand, Times
Square; Schultz's Newsstands, Entrance
Grand Central. 4end Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Entered at the Post Office at New Britain
a. second Class Nail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11

Quantity production reduces over
head. Physicians bill for one baby
$50; for triplets, $40 each.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
Painsville, Ohio.

Dear Sir:
Just line to Let you know we
had two stomachaches tone apiece)
last summer which might prove OF
interest to your readers. We motored
through Maine and one night decid-
cd to stop at one of those motor
camps.
We We're hungry as bears and al
though the small lunchroom there
had nothing but pork chops we
finished a dozen and half between
us and prepared to turn in. We are
both very large people, our conf
bincd weight being over five hun
dred pounds. and you can imagin
the problem which faced us when
| We discovered they had no twin
beds. We sat down trying to figure
out what we had better do when
We were both seized with violent
cramps.
These grew worse and worse, I'M
til by $50 they We're SO bad tina,
we both doubled up and slept in tht
same bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Broadhead
| IongaCreS, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-11
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