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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
A WAR ON PIRATES

1t is somewhat difficult to compre-
bend, but pirates remain in few
isolated spots of the world to plague
commerce and threaten the lives Of
honest mariners. Slowly they have
been pushed to the wall by the gum
boats of enlightened nations: once
the United States single handed
cleared the northern coast Of Africa
OF these pests when other nations
were slow to take action against the
Barbary chieftains. Today the black
flag waves Internationally only along
the coast of Asia, flaring forth only
when some luckless ship happens to
traverse out-of-the way paths. This
is what happened when the British
steamer Hsin Chi went aground on
Tao Island. near Foochow. This in
all conscience is near enough to
Chinese ports TO raise doubt as to
how the seas are policed in that part
of the world.
Newspaper accounts Of the Incl
dent read like page from the past.
The Chinese pirates, noting the
stranded steamer, boarded it with all
the fury of their traditional ferocity.
and after killing such as did not
escape. looted the vessel and Set it
Attire.
1t is with satisfaction that one
reads the sequel to the bloodcurdling
story. One British destroyer dis
patched to the scene captured 10 Of
the pirates, and others may be To-
Gated before the search is over The
penalty for piracy is death, and the
trials usually are devoid of hesitancy
or formality.
A concerted war against the re-
naming piratical nests existing on
the globe would yield quite satisfac-
tory employment for navy men on
gunboats large and small. "Seeing
the world" on navy ships is one
thing: a little action against pirates
would be just as gratifying.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
TIL: NEW NORTH STATION

New Britainites who haven't been
to Boston for some time, and there
fore remember the "old North sta
ton" as it used to be for years-a
remarkable conglomeration of an
cient and antique railroad stations
made into one after consultations of
various lines were made half a GEN.
fury ago-will rub their eyes when
they reach hat end of the Hub. The
new North station now is reality.
although all Of its vast recesses are
not yet completed. The city on the
Charles of late years has rejuvenat-
ed itself in surprising manner; in
deed, it is new Boston in many
respects. Now in addition to all the
other downtown improvements the
Boston & Maine has done the greater
part of it's bit in undermining the
city.
This, of course, is an event of in
terest to all of New England Bos-
ton remains the hub of this tier of
states and when all is said and done
New Englanders cannot help feeling
a bit of pride in the progress made
there: at least such progress typi-
fies what is going on all over New
England. Other cities in the country
possess more expensive railroad sta
tons than this new pile erected by
the B. & NJ, but they haven't any
thing with quite as many diverse
supplementary public conveniences
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

swamped by the heavy seas
and the Nestris remained
afloat he would have been blamed
Just as much, for guessing wrong
again. We, can imagine the captains
dilemma. he is dead and cannot
testify for himself, but he should not
be too highly blamed for the fatali-
ties.
1t seems that women and children
were the major sufferers In the dis
aster, there We're few Of either saved.
This does not indicate a callousness
upon the part OF the men or officers
aboard the ship. however. 1t appears
as if attempts were made to get
them Off Immediately it was seen
that the Nestris could not float. Here
again the breaks" were against the
weak. 1t is no easy matter to hang
onto lifeboat being launched from
listing and rolling ship even for
man and even though it stays right
side up. 1t appears that the greatest
loss of life came at launching time
when passengers notably the weak
er ones We're precipitated into the
sea from the boats as they were low
cred away. That is sad indeed, but it
was unavoidable. We certainly con-
dole with the unfortunates. but We
hesitate to blame anyone.
AS to the cause of the accident
it seems to be established that part
of the cargo broke loose and crash
ed through a bulkhead. causing list
which increased as the hours passed.
This alone would not necessarily
cause a ship to roll on its side and
so down. Water entered from some
where, flowed down into the side
lowered by the list and increased it
until the ship was on its side and
dipped up sufficient water to founder
it. Where the leak was Is not known,
it may never be. There is more than
possibility that the sudden shift OF
strain caused by the cargo breaking
loose also warped the hull SO that
seam or two parted or a plate
came off. Talk of matches that were
not watertight, portfolios that were
not well set is more or less idle. Any
ship that is far enough gone to put a
hatch or series of portfolios under
water for any appreciate length of
time is doomed. Ports and matches
we're not made to serve as a part of
the hull.
1t was deplorablc occurrence. 1t is
natural to try and blame someone to
deny that humanity cannot overcome
fate and chance. But the crux of the
matter is that the captain was in
command. he assumed the respon-
sibility as someone has to at time
like that, and he guessed wrong
Not because he was inexperienced,
not because he had any desire to lose
his ship. but because he was sincere
ly concerned with the safety Of pas
sengers and crew. he was forced to
guess, and he was wrong. He met the
commanders who loose their ships,
he went overheard. disdaining even
a life preserver.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

friendship. The pals OF youth are
dear to all of US and We cannoti II
we remain human, forget the glad
hours of the early years of life, when
all was JOY, fun and gladness. 1t
merely happened in this case that
one of the pals had attained high
sands of others who do not climb so
high as to ever forget the friendships
OF the blithesome early days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Down in Plainyille the constables
shared a truck driver who was
charged with driving an overloaded
conveyance. This is well. So many
trucks passing through Plainvlile'
however, also pass through New
Britain that it is safe to assume
that the overloaded truck got by
here before it reached Plainville; or
was headed through here and PROB
ably would have succeeded Aad IL
not been for the eagle eyes down IN
Plainyilla. At least, a citizen with
good cyesight here Will agree that
perhaps many truck passes
through the city that bears down too
hard upon our expensive pavements
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Bristol is congratulating itself
Npon the completion OF lts ne"
armory. and when it is dedicated the
celebration will be one of the most
resounding ever held in the city. tul-
minating with grand ball at which
the governor and many state officials
will be present. We heartily join IN
congratulating Bristol upon the
ACQUISITION OF this new building. It's
service to the city will be manifold,
serving the purpose for which it was
constructed as well as providing a
large meeting place for civic gather
ings in the future.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
THE CHICKEN COUNTERS!

III SuASNk1N AcSN IAAto6
BY Stephen Brock
Mother writes. She's in the big prize
story competition -
In Anyb biy's Magazine. Her story.
Carols Eyes"
Is just the right length and meets
each and every condition"
There isn't any doubt Of fishes
sure to win prize.
Sister writes. She's in the Jollier's
Weekly competition.
First prize, five thousand dollars.
and it's just as good AZ won,
Sister has arranged to quit her
typewritist position"
And take a trip TO Europe when
the postman brings the mum. -
Brother writes. He's in the Brown
Book contest Nothing to IT,"
Brother says. He's got the others
beat a dozen blocks"
Thinks he may do Europe, too-he
really ought to DO 1t.
But father says: why Qont you
put the money into stocks?"
Father doesn't write. He says he's
too all-fired busy
Buying stamps and mailing things
for mother. Rob and Jean;
But he says he's got a joke with a
twist" to make you dizzy.
And a heap sight better than he's
read in any magazine.
All the world is scribbling, million
pens are scratching.
Turning out prize stories and
loading up the mail.
Coops OF chickens counted long be-
fore their time for hatching.
Everybody's writing. and none OK
poets to fail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Each time We note newspaper
story about the projected Arch
street widening we feel inclined 10
write an editorial about it; but nav
ing already said all there Is 10 say
we prefer to await the time when the
street actually undergoes the threat
ened treatment. This, we trust SIN
cerely, will be soon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

The L. S. War Department. in de-
Gliding to spend $4,000 in dredging
the Housatonic river, at least gives
the impression that dredging opera
tions are not so terribly expensive
after all.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Yours for a Bright Autumn!
The oak leaves brighten on the trees
In sunny Autumn days like these.
But brighter still the joke leaves
grow III
Just read the Fun Shop and you'll
know! .t-.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
That Baby You've
Longed For
Mrs. Burton Advlses Wosnsa ~ Nsthef.
hood and CsmpaAioashiD

''Fpr several years vas dsaied the
blessing of motherhood" writes Mrs.,
Margaret Burton Of Kansas City. II vas
terribly nervous and subject to psrlods Of
terrible suffering and melaucholia. Nov !
am the proud mother Of q beautiful little
daughter and a true companion and In.
spiraton to my husband. believe hun.
the secret Of my happiness. and will
gladly reveal 1t to any married woman
who will write me-" Mrs. Burton offers
her advice entirely without charKs. She
has nothing to SELL letter. should b.
addressed to Mrs Margaret Burton, Sos1
Massachusetts,. Kansas City. No. Corye.
spondeLce will DO strictly conadsntial
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK

Columbus. O.. Nov. Is (UP)-
Ohio State gridders are preparing
for Illinois next week with the
Muskingum game on the card for
this Saturday. Yesterday was the
first day the regulars were out IN
uniform signal drill and a few new
plays constituted the only practice
for them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

The millennium will be here soon
after you see the first bronze statue
inscribed: ITO John Jones, who
minded his own business
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

The A B. c. is national organization
which furnishes newspapers ana auNei
tisers with strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insules pro
lection against fraud in newspaper ois,
tribution figures to both national anu
local advert SeTS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Queer civilization! 1t pities ordi-
formed above the ears.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Heckle: To interrupt the speaker
with questions. First practiced by
Eve when Adam came in at a. m.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

A iovrider who borrows a car is
likely 10 be regarded as thief; ana
there is no Joy in that when the
Judge gives the ride.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Are men more thrifty than wom-
and say she's going to have the
house warm enough to suit her and
darn the expense?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
Tie GrOaning Board!

Robertson: ~ thought you told
me, before ! married you, that you
could make biscuits"
Mrs. Robertson: Huh! | thought
YOU told me, before ] married you.
that you could make dough-
Mont Hurst
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
Nrnl~r Of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively Ell
titled to the use for re puhicallon Oh
all news credited to 1t or not otherwis.
credited IN this paper and also loca!
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
f ITS and Eancies
Nv ROBERT CULLEN

You are definitely middle-aged II
you read back to Page Sc. discover
the story is to be continued, and
neither swear nor kick
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Sins are much like dogs. Your own
pet pooch would look vicious in the
other fellows yard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Americanism: Calling on the
famous man to satisfy your curiosity:
feeling ill-at-ease because you can't
offer peanuts as you can at the ZOO
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Tho Herald is on sale daily in Ne"
York at Hotalng's Newsstand, Times
Square: Schultzs Newsstands, Entrance
Grand Central. 42ud Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Excepted)
AZ Herald Bldg. 81 Church Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

It's case of true love IL he dis
covers how dumb she is and still
thinks her wonderful.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
The RaZz.WN1I!

Along about midnight life at Bale
and Barnum's begins. Just as / was
slipping my night-cap the cops
came in.
A big burly cop yelled at me,
Hey. whatcha doing?''
who. me-" / asked in my most
surprised tone.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

The objection to fame as prize is
that the same people who give it can
take it away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered at the Post Office at New Britain
as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

The only profitable advertising meoiu"
in the City Circulation books and pIe
room always open TO adiertsefa
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

In Good Circulation, Too!
Mae: "A kiss speaks volumes"
Paul: I'D like to have a complete
set of your works."
s. X. Silver
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Still, every driver who doesn't take
to the ditch seems road hog to the
timid driver.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Business Office ..... Ss5
Editorial Rooms go. 926
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
1t Ran AnnOyinR!

1t Ran Annoying
Chester: THAT wife of yours. Ole.
doesn't she irk you terribly"
Oleson: "Yaw, sometimes she jerk
me by the hair, sometimes she yerk
me by the ear"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

All drafts cause shivering. And
this is especially true of overdrafts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
From Our Childrrn's Garden OF

ErOm Our CHIIuI1NS UdF9tCfi OF
Curses!
After trying for several hours TO
get George Jr. to go to sleep. MS
mother. on hearing the clock strike
10. remarked:
Just listen; 1t is 10 o'clock and
YOU are still awake"
"Well. | have to be awake before
I can go to sleep. don't II" coun>
tered Junior.
Eoorpe MckameV
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

The reality Of prosperity depends
on whether you compare it with the
hard old days or the present state OF
the big guys
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

All drafts cause shivering. And
this is especially true of overdrafts.
The reality Of prosperity depends
on whether you compare it with the
hard old days or the present state of
the big guys.
No matter how poor You are, If
you neither revere nor hate the rich,
you're probably upper class.
You don't need a press agent to
attract attention. Have somebody tow
you in.
Every town has a bully who gets
by because better men dread the
notoriety they would get by licking
him.
The five senses: Money sense. So
cial sense. class sense. common
sense and horse sense.
Why weep because the buffalo
were killed? Think how much good
golf ground they would occupy.
Z
Typical L. S. "knowledge." Chile
trlch. cultured. larger than Great
Brittany is a little jungle country
full of naked niggers.
Correct this sentence: when ]
ask John what he thinks of a new
hat said she, "he always gives me
his honest opinion"
Copyright. 1928. Publishers
Syndicate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

"Insult me. whilya? You are un-
der arrest for insulting an officer"
Who. me! But, Officer. what
have I said to insult you?"
what? That's rich, but you can
ask the Judge"
So he took me down to tho sta
ton. and he told the Judge this
story. "Your Honor. found this
drunk down at Bales. and when l
asks him what he was doing. he i'm
pudently said WHOOPEE."
Then the Judge said 80 days. and
I started to say, who, me?" But
changed my mind and said. Yves.
SIR"
w. E. Wentworth
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
Usually!
r-1r-

Usually!
Passenger Con Jerkwater r. R.):
What have We stopped for?"
Conductor: I'VE pass No. 81.
here"
Passenger: whats No. 572?"
Conductor: That's the other
train on the road"
Samuel Bonner
Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

No matter how poor you are, If
you neither revere nor hate the rich.
you're probably upper class
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Correct this sentence: when ]
ask John what he thinks of a new
hat said she, "he always gives me
his honest opinion"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Copyright. 1928, Publishers
Syndicate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-15

Typical L. S. knowledge" Chile
(rich. cultured. larger than Great
Brittany is a little jungle country
full of naked niggers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-18

Women's Pointed Heel Silk and
Rayon Stockings, scanned back, q
silk to 4-inch Isle garter welt, n
reinforced heel and toe, in ten "
popular shades. Perfect quality.
Three pairs 81.
First Floor n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-18

Boys Golf Hose, medium ~
weight fine ribbed cotton, in M
the new Fall patterns, perfect Y
quality. sizes IT, to IL. Three
pairs, 81. uAm
First Floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-18

Mems Heavy weight Cotton Ak
ribbed Union Suits, Merit make WI
in Random gray color; made sDE
with flat-locked seams. reinforced
seat and crotch and snug fitting
collarette; sizes SO to as: every
garment full cut and perfect.
First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-18

Children's Fleeced Cotton
Shirts and Pants. Shirts, high M
neck. long sleeves, Dutch neck,
elbow sleeves. ankle and knee YM
length Pants slight seconds,
sizes 2 to IL years. Three for
First Floor. N -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-04

to DR.. Schrader most of the credit is
due for the company's financial sue
cess. John r. Schinid has been the
company's vice-president for sever
al years, succeeding A. G. Anderson,
the vice-president at the time of the
organization. Mr.. Anderson looked
after the building of some of the first
rural lines.
1t is too early to predict what eff
feet the change will have on the ser
vice rendered Or on the personnel Of
the local force. Paul Christensen,
local manager, has given the COM
pany excellent service and is likely
to remain in charge. The other en-
ployees have given the public excel
lent service.
As nearly all of the stock was own
ed by local people and farmers in that
community, the sale will bring into
the community large sum of ready
money, about $60,000.-Springfield
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-04
1928 GAME LICENSE
MAY BE SECURED
LAW MAKES 1T OBLIGATORY TO
HAVE HUNTING LICENSE TO-
SHOOT UNPROTECTED GAME,
SAYS COUNTY AUDITOR.

All hunters who come within the
provisions of the license age must
have a new hunting license to carry
a gun after January LIST, according
to an announcement made recently by
the state game and fish department.
This is new ruling passed at the last
Legislative session and merits the at
tention of local sportsmen.
According to the statement, the
new law requires the hunter to have
a license to take either protected or
unprotected game, fowl or birds. This
means that every hunter except the
occupants who hunts on his own land,
must have a license to carry gun.
Heretofore it has been unnecessary to
have license to hunt rabbits, crows
or other unprotected animals or birds.
Trapping licenses are now being
issued for 1928 and may be obtained
at the court house. County Auditor
L. P. Larson stated today that
the new small game licenses had not
yet arrived, so it is presumed that the
old licenses may be used until the
new ones arrive.
In the past it has been customary
to issue the hunting licenses just be-
fore the opening of the duck season
but this plan has been eliminated en-
tirely. Hunters may now get their
licenses in January and they will be
good until December 31st of next
year.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-04
%. AGENT GIVES
All CLUB NEWS
Continued from page one)

the million mark for 1928. The part
which Redwood County will take in
this great national educational move
ment will depend largely on the vol
untary response from the boys and
girls, parents, teachers and other
interested parties during the month
of January.
The new state rules in Club Work
calls for the enrollments in home &c
onomics, livestock, dairy and poultry
projects to be in by February first
this year. This is earlier than they
were called for before but not earlier
than they should be for the best re-
suits. We already have larger
number of enrollments than ever be
fore at this time of the year.
Old club members should send in
their enrollments right away and try
to get some neighbor boy or girl 20
join. The roads make it impossible
for the county agent to get to see ev-
eryone, so we will have to count on
the old club members, the parents,
teachers and others interested to as
sist in getting the work started. The
county agent will give all the person.
al assistance possible to get in the
enrolment, assist in securing calves,
pigs, ETC., during the club pro-
ject period. Records will not start
until about the regular time but en-
rollments should be in this month. Let
the county agent know today if you
are interested in Boys and Girls Club
Work.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-04

Government insurance amounting
to $2,893, O44,640 was being carried
by 587,930 World War veterans at
the close of the fiscal year, June 80,
1927. Disability compensation was
being paid to 243,611 veterans. Since
the first of last year, when the loan
privileges became operative, 689,805
loans amounting to $64 ,625, had
been made. Uncle Sam is generous to
the American World War veterans.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-04

We shall profit by the mistakes and
experiences of the past year, and
hope we shall not commit more SER
ious mistakes nor experience any
worse happenings than we have had.
Exchange.