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The Washington times., 1928-04-18
CARS
ON MARKET
y YEARS
So

The Peerless Motor Car Corpora
lion is celebrating the twenty-sev-
enth anniversary of its start as a
manufacturer OF motor cars. As
one OF the two or three oldest in
stitutions in the automobile bust.
ness. Peerless has gone through all
the stages of development from the
small, chugging affair with detach-
able tonneau, to the beautiful. lux.
urious ssmooth-running vehicle of
today.
A comparison between the first
Peerless ever produced with the
1928 Six-9l is almost startling. For
while q years is q comparatively
short period, as time goes, it COW
ers almost the entire life of the
auto business.
From the start, Peerless engineers
have been searching for ways in
which the product OF its plant
might be improved. They were the
first to produce cars in commercial
quantities with the side door en-.
trance to the rear compartment.
They were also first to introduce
to America the bevel gear rear
axle and four speed transmission.
Peerless was granted patents on
these improvements.
In 1916 the company was a
pioneer in developing the 80 degree
V-type motor which is still used on
Peerless Fights. Numerous improve.
ments have been made over the
original motor, but the compactness
Of the V-type design continues to
hold the favor of buyers of high
grade Fights.
In six-cylinder construction, too,
Peerless was pioneer. Continually
improved manufacturing processes,
advanced engineering and the
economies of increasing production
have combined to make possible
finer Peerless skies at Continually
decreasing prices.
The production Of car such as
the 1928 Peerless Six-60 at a price
rs low as 81 1876 is declared to be
one of the most remarkable feats
in the history of automobile manu-
9acture.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
INTEREST GAINS
IN COACHWORK
BY III. M. STEPHENS
General Sales Manager
Cadillac Motor Gas Comnanv

NAWAANO AAOGOE U1S NUMANSuy
AS like begets like, the great in
crease in variety and beauty of
standard automobile body designs
during the past year has increased
rather than diminished interest in
custom coachwork.
In the standard lines Of bodies,
undoubtedly there never was a
time when manufacturers were Of
feFing so much as they are today.
There are more body styles, more
color combinations and a greater
variety Of upholsteries. Yet the
current activities OF custom. coach
builders are evidence of an increas.
ing desire 20 express personal prefer.
ences through the choice of a GUS
tom body. Hens apparently small
in themselves impart to the finished
car the same individuality that is
contributed to a drawing room
through the choice of furnishings
and decorations.
Individuality is expressed in Gus
tom-like coachwork possibly in the
choice Of color for the body or in
an unusual stripping. It may be
a little change in the design
OF the body, the pitch of the
cushions, the interior appointments
or a certain combination of cloth,
leather and carpeting, expressive of
the owners own ideas OF harmony
and practicability. When completed,
the car expresses the owners per-
sonality as much as does the home
which he has designed and built.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

In constructing the 1000 miles OF
concrete rural roads and 5000
miles of streets last year, for in.
stance, it was necessary to trans
port and mix 3S,0OO,OO0 cubic yards
of cement, sand, gravel, stone and
Stag. To build a single mile Of con.
crete roadway Is feet wide re-
quires roughly two train loads OF
these materials. The amount of
labor required for these operations
can be easily appreciated.
Economists have long been urg-
ing that needed public improve
ments be pushed beyond the blue
print stage into actual construction
during the short industrial depres-
sions that may be occasionally ex-
pected. Accrued Government sur
pluses. they maintain, could well
be applied to road building projects
and other improvements.
Practically every community has
had projects i'm contemplation for a
long time. These should be built
without delay, for they will heIp
keep labor employed until cOndi.
tons readjust themselves.
AAOSSAtAy 1NCP2CSC41ldIANS sSNlIEE, Oh
Brooklyn. presented a. resolution in
the House suggesting that Federal
Government construction of roads
and other structures be speeded up
to relieve the present unemploy-
ment situation. He points out tTIat
factory unemployment Is greater
now than during the Industrial
slump Of 1921.
Representative Celler's proposal is
much in line with that OF Governor
Smith, of New York, who recently
urged the acceleration Of all of New
York States construction projects in
the effort to stabilize employment.
Looking back over this nations
economic history for the last few
years, it is apparent that highway
building has been of prime inn
portance in giving the coin Of the
realm wide distribution. The con-
struction Of public improvements
particularly of highways. it must be
borne in mind, accomplishes some-
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

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The Washington times., 1928-04-18
Woman, Set Attire by
Rohher-Agents. Saved

yANDERGRIFT, Pa, April 1S.-
Bound, gagged and robbed and then
set on fire In the kitchen Of her
home was the experience from
which Mrs. Merle O'Connor, 26, q
helpless invalid. was rescued by
neighbors.
Mrs. OiConnor was alone In the
house when two strange men, pos
ing as agents, entered the bedroom
on the second floor. They carried
brief cases, and demanded money.
When she told them that she had
none they wrenched diamond ring
valued at 1855 and a ruby ring
worth 500 from her fingers.
Tearing a sheet into strips, they
bound the hands of the woman,
thrust gag into her mouth and
carried her to the kitchen. Then
they set bundle Of rags and paper
on fire near her and fled.
The woman's kimono and night
gown were burned from her body
and flames had singed her hair
when help arrived.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
FORD PL- A n 7 s
SPEED Up

DETROIT, April 1s.-More cars
are being produced daily by the
Ford Motor Company and assem-
bly, plants are speeding production
in various parts. Of the United
States.
BY May officials estimate that
the entire group Of plants win be
in full operation.
The first model "A" Ford was
turned out this week, at the At
lanta branch of the Ford Company.
There are now more than 600 men
employed at this assembly plant.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
FISH PUT IN STREAM

POTTSVILLE, Pa, April 1S.--
Schuylkill county fish wardens d.
rected the distribution Of more than
a score of cans of brooktrout fry.
Most of the fish were sent to the
vicinity of Pine Grove, particularly
Swatara Creek, where they were re-
leased. The rest of the young fish
were placed at favorable points in
the Schuylkill Valley and in the west
ern part of the county in streams not
contaminated Ivy sulpnurous water
from mining operations.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
Dodge Announces New
Model in Victory Line

Dodge Brothers, through the
Semmes Motor Company, announce
the addition of a new model to
their Victory Six line to be known
as the four passenger de luxe coupe
and It viii be finished in attractive
color combinations.
Production has been stepped up
at the factory in order to supply all
orders at once. The new model
has the advantage of unique battle
ship body construction, character
istic of this type and powered by
the victory six engine.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
GUNMAN SENT TO ASYLUM

WOODBURY., N. j., April Is
Pronounced insane by physicians,
Harvey Reed, 26. of Paulsboro, was
sent to the State Hospital for the
Insane at Trenton. He was ar
rested a few days ago after his
peculiar action alarmed acqua1nt-
ances. He drew a revolver when
Under.sheriff j. K. Tryon took him
into custody, but was disarmed.
Reed declared he was a second
Messiah -
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
Bread and Water Diet
Fails to Empty Jail

NoRRIsToWN, Pa, April 1s.--
introduced six months ago. . bread.
and.water diet does not seem to re.
duce the number OF DRINKS commit
tel to tho Montgomery county
prison.
"There are 81 now serving SO-day
term from Norristown alone" said
warden Fellman, land I have been
wondering whether they could moi
be put to work cleaning the streets
of the borough"
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
$1,000 BLAZE ON FARM

DOYLESTOWN, Pa, April H.
Swept by a high wind that for a
time threatened to spread the flames
to several nearby dwelling houses
and barns, fire that started in an
overheated brooder stove destroyed
a large barn and group Of adjoin-
ing farm buildings on the farm OF
A. r. Myers, Danboro, 3 miles
north Of here on the Easton High
way. The loss is more than $4,000.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

thing else and that is the deeper
roofing of prosperity.
Strikingly significant is the fact
that this, the worlds most prosper
GUS country, has more good roads
than any other nation. And more
are needed
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
Road Building Takes
Up Labor Slack

Road building industry well over the billion dollar
takes ND the slack In labor surplus
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

Radiator enclosures will prove ad-
vantageOus in more ways than being
Just beantifnl--see about them today
in The Times and Herald ''whO's Who"
columns ON next to the last page.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

ton.
 Don't you know there is civil war being fought over there9" a business associate asked him.
 ''Thc very time to sell 'em thread"' retorted Sir James.
 When Sir James reached the United States he learned the high protective tariff on thread would cramp his business operations. An associate suggested asking the British government to retaliate.
 'Not at ail." said Sir James. T shall build my factories right here.'
 He established the first at Paw tucket, R. l.. and then set up one mill after another in the heart of the New England textile region.
 Canada was the next country he conquered, and for 3 years he stay cd on the North American continent to look after his business. When he returned to Scotland he reorganized the parent firm into a limited lla- hility orga nization. Dividends rose from eight per cent in 1920 to 50 per cent in 1S99-l9oo. In t9o5 tho capitalization Of the company had reached Seo0, ,ooo, ,000
 The wills Of nine members Of the Coats family have been probated for a total Of sl312S9SSo. William Hodge Coats left $S5. .o00. ooe.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER g, 1928
Route No. It3

Route No. It3 Thomasto Bristol road is under construction. Shoulders are not complete.
 Route No. t:O and l47 Woodbridge-Seymo road. shoul- ders under construction. No delay to tra ffic.
 Route. No. ta1 Salisbury. Canaan Salisbury roa Il is under construction. Shoulders are not complete. .
 ROsl:S No. f:3 . Canton. Collinsville-Nepaug roau is finished.
 Route No. 126 Rranchville cut off. Concrete con- struction under way. with traffic control and a short detour.
 Route No. 12S construction. Shoulders uncomplet- ed.
 Route No. t30 Woodbury- -Watertown road. hitu- minous macadam completed. railing uncompleted.
 Bethlehem- Morris road Is being oiled for five miles.
 Route No. 13: Cornwall Hollow road, resurfacing complete. Shoulders and guard rail unfinished. No detours.
 Route No. 133 Hartland Hollow Bridge is under construction. Short detour around bridge.
 Route No. t35 Prospect Cheshire road. Water bound macadem under construction. No delay 10 traffic.
 Route No. t3G New Fairfield Sherman road. steam shovel grading and macadain construction under way. Short de- lays probable.
 Sherman Sherman New Fairfield road is being oiled for 2': miles.
 Route No. t5D Lyme East Haddam. Hamburg North Plains road is under Construc- ton. No delay to traffic.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

Danbury- -Newtown road. bridge and construction work on new loca- ton.
 Waterbury -Middlebury road is un- der construction. Shoulders not com- plete.
 Waterbury Milldalc. Southington Mountain. Shoulders being oiled.
 Route No. I
 Salisbury Great Harrington road is under construction. Concrete is heing laid. Shoulders not complete.
 Route No. 6
 Brooklyn Danielson road in the towns of killingly and Brooklyn are under construction,
 Dauielson-S So. Kiliingly road Is un- der construction to traffic.
 Route No. : Bloomfield-G -Granby road is under construction. but open to traffic. Haddam road is under construc- ton from Higganum to East Had dam bridge. One-half mile detour at 1Iigganum. Short one-way traf- fic at Higganum and at bridge. Ar neld's Station.
 Route No. IT Lebanon Norwich Colchester road is being oiled for F. miles.
 J,mnte No. 32 Norwich -Groton rcd from Nor Nich city lin 'o Rrewster's Neck is under Constrr ion, but open to traf- fife.
 Route No. 1O4 Glastonbury Glastonbury Fort land road is under construction. Open 10 traffic,
 Route No. t09 Mansfield -PhoeniNville road is un der construction. This road is ln- passable to traffic.
 Coventry Mansfield Depot road 's closed. Traffic may go over good road through So. Coventry.
 Route No. tt1 Portland Cobalt road ts under No delay to traffic. Mlddletovn Middeltoun Meri- den, road being oiled for one mile.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
THREAD FORTUNE
 BORN 0F CHANCE
Tf1csd to Young Brides Love
 for Shawl

Paisley, Scotland. Nov. B LF'- The death recently of William Hodgs Coats of J. & r. Coats. thread manufacturers for the world. has called attention 10 the shawl which made II multi-millionaires and to the business policy which built up a fortune of $500. 900, 900.
 The story starts le6 years ago when a young bridegroom. James Coats. went up 10 London to buy his bride a shawl. lt was a Canton shawl with subtle crepe weave, and it so pleased Mrs. Coats and other Paisley women they decided that if they could make shaUls like it they would win fortune. So the firm of J. & r. Coats was born.
 Canton shaWls made in Paisley took the little town by storm. They sold faster than than they could be made.
 "Ye dinna weave 'em quick enough. Jimmie' said Mrs. Coats, Gan ye not spin the thread as well?"
 So the thread factory was started
 Success made the firms name known not only in Scotland and England but in the far parts of the earth. One day a customer asked James Goats the secret of his pros perity.
 "C'hoose one line and stick to it. D replied he.
 Sir James Goats. second titled member of the family, captured the American market for his organlza-
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

der construction. Passable at all times. No detours. Lyme Hamburg East Haddam road is beig oiled for four miles
 Bedding Georgetown road. ma cadam construction and steam shovel grading under way. Short delays probable.
 Sharon Millerton road is under construction. No detours. Shoul- ders are not complete.
 Westbrook-Horse Hill road is te- ing oiled for three miles.
 Weston-Lyons Plain road. steam shovel grading commenced. No de- tours necessary.
 Windsor Locks -Suffield. East Main street is under construction. Tras- fic may take road through Suffield Center.
 Westport-Long Lots road. Con- crete road under construction. Traf- fife should detour via Post road and Mornigside Drive.
 Bethel Bedding road. Macadam construction completed. Railing is uncompleted.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
No Route Numbers

Beacon Falls Pine bridge is under construction. No delay to traffic. Bethel Danbury road steam shovel grading and concrete construction. A short detour necessary. Bethlehem -Watertown road. ma 1 cadam construction and steam shovel grading under way. No de- tours necessary. Canaan-So. Canaan road. short de- tour around bridge near So. Canaan. Canterbury -Newent road under construction for two miles south oi Canterbury. Grade rough. travel difficult.
 Clinton -Westbrook, Clinton. Deep River road is under construction for two and one-half miles.
 Clinton Hill road is being oiled for four miles.
 Enfield Scitico. Broad Brook road is under construction, but open to traffic.
 Granby-S Salmon Brook street Is under construction. Open to traf- fic.
 Huntsville to South Canaan is un-
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
lhhlto No. ll4

IsO,lto No. 154 Wood bury road, ma cadam and bridge construction un- der way at several places. Short de- lays probable.
 Route No. Is6 Crystal Lake road. towns Of Rock vile and Ellington, Resurfacing complete with the exception of shoulders and guard rail.
 Route No. 175 Saybrook - Grading Winthrop road, laying stone. slight delay to traffic.
 Route No. 1so Preston-the road from Poque- tanuck to Brewster's Neck Is under Open to traffic.
 Route No. tSO Redding-Georgeto road is be- ing oiled for one mile. Redding- Bethel road is being oil cd for two and one-half miles.
 Route No. 3tO Bantom- Morris road is under con- structon, No detours. Shoulders are not complete.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Road Conditions in
 State of Connecticut

Road conditions and dotours in the State of Connecticut made neces- sary by highway construction. re- pairs and olhng announced by the State Highway department. as oi November 21. are Gs follows:
 Route No.
 Waterford New Haven pike shoul- ders being oiled for one mile.
 Route No. ;
 Manchester WillimantIc Hart . ford road being oiled its entire length,
 Bolton Wlllimantic- Hartford road being oiled it's entire length.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
NEW ORLEANS CHARITY

NEW ORLEANS CHARITY
 New Orleans. La. Nov. 5S. (uP) One out Of every II families in New Orleans has appealed to charitable agencies for aid during the first eight months this year. a Community chest tabulation shows. Requests were received from more than 1000 families.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
R. 1, KHAN FIGHT
 IS BEING PR0DED
House Militia Committee Making
 Investigation

Providence, R. l., March 30 R- The house committee on militia an- nounced last night that it will sum-
 mon Frederick T. Remington, secre- tary of Roger Williams klan No. 16. with books and records of the order 10 further it's investigation of charg- es that the ku klux klan has ob- tained numerical control of the First Light Infantry regiment and sought control of the states entire militia system.
 This decision was taken after to- days hearing by the committee when Austin C. Barney, former klansman employed on special serv- ice by the adjutant general to probe klan activities, declared that there are about 300 klansmen in Rhode Island and klayerns in Providence. the southern part of the state and Newport. There are also several womens auxiliaries. Barney de- clared.
 The president of the United States, Senator James Heflin of Alabama, and State Senators Charles s. Weav- CT and Samuel P. Avery of Rhode Island were among the prominent persons mentioned by Barney as be- | ing members of the Klan. He was told about the president by Reming- ton, he said, but gave the statement l little credence. Both Rhode Island senators told newspapermen who questioned them that they are not members of the hooded order Members of the committee today drew from Barney the statement that revelation of Klan secrets is punish able by death. He declared that while klansmen are sworn to uphold the constitution, they must over | throw it if ordered to do so by I'm perial Wizard Evans of Washington.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
1O2p-NGI.-3!

1--Hert Cooper, collvsiau l5-''Alr Joy Belles' g-Time, news, sports Y:05-SHeeney's Irish Troubadours s;95-Pacitic Islander, guitarist s:iu-Wilbur and Perry, entertain CTS lo:n1-"Harlem Harmony Hour' lG:h5-P ~otits 'Harlemltes' orch. 1o:I5-k"deX Quartet. harmony 1osg5--t'ay Canty, sonEster lu:3h-liern3r Blanchard. barltoM,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30

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New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
FRIDAY
Eastern Standard Time.

NOTE - Asterisks Denote Best Pro-
 grams of the day.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30

madse talked on fashions and Charles Chaplin was heard, too. his voice possessing d marked English accent. David w. Griffith was also on the program. The feature was well engineered and there were few stage waits, in spite of the fact that control was switched back and forth across the continent several times during the hour Had WBZ been in h" mood for coming through de ccntly. a good time would have been had by all concerned
 .
 For thos. " ho did not care to lis ten 10 the combination of static and entertainment put out by WBZ, there was an excellent bill of anus" luent from the Capitol theater Hartford. ' ia WTlC. The music was ,Ncellent and the vaudeville presen- -stions scored.
 Thr Comfort Hour over WEAf- NTIC portrayed "A Girls Day in music, the offerings being dignitied and pleasant to listen to. -Alols Hay rilla added Considerab ble to the pro- gram, with his entirely human in depreciation of the verbal portions of the broadcast. allotted 10 the ah- uounc"r.
 w. went as far west as WJk, De 'rot. where a theater program Was being presented. An organ rectal came through loud, topping, for the most part, q barrage of heavy state. The noise was almost continuous We didn't remain at WJR, moving over to C\RO. Ottawa. where the noise was pusl as heavy. The Mon real Press club orchestra played lance music. We didn't listen to it.. WGY, schenectady, offering dance music and readings, the noise being not quite heavy enough to drown out most Of what was going on. WLN, Cincinnati. and WMCA, New York. offering dance music.
 
 We struck W HG,. Audnllc tlts. shortly after midnight. just in time 10 near them sign off with Happy Good Mornng.'
 The noise seemed to abatc along about II o'clock. becoming more lchoppy. Regardless, the volume, was not bit better. taking everything into consideration and We offered thanks for the so-called Super-poW- CT. without which We should have i been una ble to hear as many sta = lons as We did.
 We could have logged other sta tions if we had cared to brave the noise and such.
 That's all for today, thanks.
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
Through the Static

Last night, radiowise, was just ! about the kind of a night you might 1 have expected it to be, from step 1 ping out of doors and getting look and taste of the weather. Of course, due to the fact that there was a big program on the air, IL really was fitting and proper that here should be plenty of static, and such interference. Nearly every station was affected by static. WEAF and WTIC were the lone exceptions. The static was of the snapping. | cracking variety, with bomb eX- | plosion thrown in now and then for
 good measure. We enjoyed it, need less to say. And then. on top of all ! that. there was a pronounced lack 1 of volume and pleasant demon- stration of fading, both of which l features were much appreciated. All i in all it was pretty fair night, as you can see from our description of 1 it.
 Of course, most sets in this Vicin- ity were tuned in on the Hollywood broadcast which was excellent, If you could bring it in. WIZ was prac- tically out of the question and WBL ! was entertaining q great deal or noise. but between the snaps and crackles ue managed to hear most
 of the broadcast, Phil Carlin, in
 New York city, introduced the flea
 ture at o'clock. He was followed by spea kor in Detroit. sandWiched in between numbers by Paul White
 mans orchestra, hroadCasting from
 New York. Douglas Fairbanks, out in Hollvno ood. on the Pacific Coast. was master of ceremonies for the film stars. His voice disappointed us However, he delivered an excellent talk on keeping iii. John liarrymor' Iuuoted Hamlet and Dolores Del EIC sang in pleasing voice. Norma Tal-