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New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

ah tho Great Lakss s~d h fact every inland body of water. n well as the ocesns has | tids. hut the amount on the Great LAkss ts com. paratively infiaitesimal and causes little change in tho lake levels. The change In levels at any paxttcaler point will. usually bs due te tNe q. feet of strong winds on shsve = oef shore as the cass may bs. There has also been . permanent and netSos- able recession of the lake levels due to the taking out of water by the Chicago Drainage Canal. Heavy rains and fleod wateFs and the pess- ence of leo also serve to raiss and lower the lake levels for short periods of time.
 Q. What is the meaning Of the name Guinne
 A. It is of Celtic origin and means white"
 O. What is the value of an h. dian Head penny dated 1908:
 A. 25 cents.
 Q. On what day did September 25. 1908 fall!
 A. Friday.
 Q. In what year did the Lin. coln- Douglas debates take place?
 A. 1S4S.
 Q. From where could one obtain translation of tho Liber Pontifi- calls or Book of the Popes"?
 A. A translation is published by the Columbia University Press. New York City.
 0. Are there any live gorillas in the United States?
 A. Tho last gorilla brought to this country was captured by Ben Burbidge. noted American biz game hunter. in tho Belgian Congo. This gorilla died short time ago in Florida, the only one in tho United States.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
MUD.SLlNGlNG

If the respective candidates in this campaign need mud guards before it is over it will be no surprise. Cam didate Smith made Q valiant effort to shift the mud from coming in his direction last week. followed by Mayor Walker performing a mud throwing act in the direction Of Candidate Hoover. The New York World. eager to purge the parties of dirt, alighted on Mayor Walker with ton of bricks and then invited the Evening Post, Sun and Herald Tribune to do 8 similar job of cleansing in their party. AS we re- member 1t, however. it was the World itself which some six months ago brought out the dope about Candidate Hoover having been abroad more than was good for a presidential candidate.
 All Mayor Walker said was that Candidate Hoover didn't vote in the United States until 1910, the year that Candidate Smith ran for gov ernor of New York the first time. There were wild cheers from the gall lery and Q sizzling rejoinder from the World.
 The mud-slinging started early in the proceedings anyway. Who doesn't remember the hullabaloo started when 1t was discovered that Hoover, Quaker. had been married by priest? Then it was claimed in all seriousness that Hoover could not be a candidate or President because he hadn't been in the country long enough. All of which was a species of mud, though perhaps not as seri- ous as some other kinds of mud. Everything is mud -slinging that is personal in nature. The only things that ought to count in a po- litical campaign are the issues
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
Rescued Pliers; Never
 Heard From Them Since

Beaumont, Tex, Sept. A R)- Captain D. T. Good, of the Dutch tanker Barendrecht, who rescued Ruth Elder and George Haldeman when their transatlantic plane fell into the ocean 100 miles from the Azores, never has heard from either of them since. he said today where French ports with a gasoline cargo.
 It was October 13, 1927, when the monoplane American Girl" circled over the tanker. dropped message of distress on the deck and a mo- ment later plunged into the water. and they were taken to the Azores.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

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 At . meeting q rsprsseatsttye of 7s sf the tslands ~ towns st. 900 homeless wers reported freaA g of the towns. Henry N. Baker. national aisaster relief dirsetee - the Red Cross, aeid that the tstA was probably double thi&
 MT. Maker announced that the towns reporting gave 2lo dead sAA S,77l injured. The Red CreaB rsb- rssentativeA whtla rsQuesting addi- tional supplies, reiterated that reliee work was progressing efaciently.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
Chinese Family Meets
 In Reunion in Boston

Boston. Sept. s4 UP)-The Tees are here today. More than 100 delegates of this austere Chinese family of GoOo members met in Boston's Oriental district for their third biennial convention.
 Atop building in the heart of Chinatown here an altar has been set up on which incense is burning constantly. Food offerings have been placed on the altar that there may be good will prevailing among the members of the family most of whom are now living near Canton, China. Above the altar. a picture of their ancestor Yee Moo kai has been placed.
 Delegates were greeted by Woo Soon Tee. local secretary, d Yale graduate. who gave each a flower and a pin bearing a picture of their ancestor.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
WATER POWER AS AN ISSUE

Water power-what political subject this should prove to candi- dates this year. The power issue is nation-wid though the main issues heard of may involve only Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam.
 Governor Smith at Denver point edly tackled the subject and left no doubt as to his stand. Of course, this could have been foretold in view of the ten years battle he has waged with private power interests in New York State, with the i'm mense power resources of the St. Lawrence river at stake. The gov ernor boldly advanced his ideal of government ownership at Denver, and said if elected he would net &C., cordingly in connection with Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
AUDITORIUMS IN SCHOOLS FOR PARENTS MEETINGS

The idea that public schools do not require fair-sized auditoriums will not meet with favor among the Parent and Teachers associations. In the old days, when we adults were schools kids, there were no audi toriums in the public schools. and also no such associations. But the situation has changed, and for the better. Parents for years have been encouraged to take an interest in the schools; and pursuant to such stimulation they have formed Parents and Teachers associations and hold meetings ip the school houses. How could they meet in these buildings if there were no auditoriums?
 Our tip is for the gentlemen who are Investigating school problems to go slow on this anti-auditorium agi- tation. A little more Of this and the Parents and Teachers associations will be on the necks of all those administrative officials who talk what will be considered nonsense. No city administration can win an election in this city with the active opposition of all the Parents and Teachers associations and their friends. These blanket the entire city. We rather think that some of the boys as yet did not think of that
 The American nation takes pride in it's public schools. That includes New Britain. This being the case, the citizens of this city want schools of a calfbre to take pride in. They cost money, but no parents whose children attend the new schools are
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Questic. Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bursan. l333 New York avenue, Washington. D. C., enclosing two cents In stamps tor reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot bs given. nor can ey- tended research b. undertaken. All other questions wW receive . per. sonai reply. Unsigned reaussts can. not bs answered. All letters are con. fidential.-Tditor
 c. What Is the source of light of the moon?
 A. It shines by the reflected light Qf the sun.
 Q. Was the proposed rocket flight to Venus ever taken?
 A. No.
 Q. How does the Hawaiian gui- tar differ from the ordinary guitar? Can an ordinary guitar be converted into . Hawaiian guitar?
 A. A Hawaiian guitar differs from an ordinary guitar in having steel strings, a slightly different nut and is tuned differently. It is possi- ble to convert an ordinary guitar into a Hawaiian guitar.
 0. What is the shortest Major League baseball game on record?
 A. That played by the New York and Philadelphia National League teams, first game. September 2S, 1919. The game lasted. 51 minutes.
 Q. Where and when was Emil Jannings born?
 A. Brooklyn, New York, 1886.
 @. What is the meaning of the word Parsec?
 A. It is used in astronomy as unit of length for expressing the distances of the stars. One parsec is 2O6,265 times the mean distance of the earth from the sun, which in turn is usually stated to be about o3. 100000 miles.
 q. What are the prevailing re- ligions of England. France, Ger many, Belgium and Italy?
 A. The prevailing religion of England is that of the Established Church of England" (Protestant EpiscopaD: that of France is Ro- man Catholic; of Germany, Luther an and of Belgium and Italy, Ro- man Catholic.
 Q. For what does the abbrevia- ton "ss' stand?
 A. "Screw steamer" or steam ship"
 A. Is salcylic acid considered a safe preservative to put in canned foods?
 A. Salicylic acid is considered harmful to health. It exerts de- pressing harmful influence on di- gestion and the general metabolic activities of the body. Under the Federal Food and Drugs Acts foods which have been preserved with it are considered adulterated. Q. Does correspondence to the | League of Nations have to be wrti- ! ten in English? To whom should such correspondence be addressed? | A. Correspondence to the League of Nations may be addressed to the General Secretary of the League at Geneva, Switzerland, in any lan- | guage. A staff of translators is em- ployed at the League Secretariat and any correspondence sent there will be properly handled. l c. Is there tide in Lake Erie If not what causes the change of levels?
 A. Lake Erie, in common with
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
USING THE MONROE SCHOOL

As the Board of Education already has begun making use of the once- discarded Bartlett school at Main and East Main streets 1t probably would be no extraordinary quirk of fortune if the discarded Monroe school on Monroe street also were at least temporarily put back into service.
 If old desks and old school furni- ture were found in the Monroe school when the mayors committee visited it that does not signify much. certainly not waste. Who, for in- stance, would have thought it wise to fill up the new Vance school with old desks? Such parsimony would not have been appreciated by the parents of the children making use of the new school. A new building certainly demands new equipment; and as the old must be stored somc- where what better place than school building not in use?
 If the Monroe school is repaired and put back into Use it undoubtedly will somewhat relieve school hous- ing. If the Quigley committee insists upon 1t no doub bt the Board of Edu- cation will acquiesce with the same alacrity that brought about renewed use of the old Dartlett school. Yet one cannot help hoping that such q policy will be temporary in charac- ter. It is not quite right that children of one section of the city should have enormously better school buildings than other sections. It may be difficult problem to solve. especially within | comparatively short period. but ultimately the city will have modern buildings for all school children, for those in the poorer sections as we'll as for those in the so-called high class residence sections.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
COMMUNICATED
Avery Thanks lsuhlic

Editor, the New Britain Herald:
 Now that the memorial services for the honoring of New Britain's ex-service men dead is matter of history, l wish to thank my fellow Legionnaires and other ex-service- men for their loyalty when they raraded last Saturday. About 500 men turned out to make the affair one of the most impressive sights ever held in New Britain. To all the citizens who helped the Legion, wish to express my thanks. also for their interest. In conclusion, I wish to compliment the Eddy-Glover Fife Drum and Bugie corps on their ex- cellent appearance. tSigned),
 NATE" AVERY,
 Commander.
 Eddy-Glover Post, No. 6,
 American Legion.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
FROM OUR OWN INFANTRY DRILL REGULATfONSi

The pupils of the third grade cla~ had acquired habit of bringing fruit and cakes to school to eat on the sly during school hours.
 The teacher, wanting to break up the habit and to suit the punish ment to the 0ffense. invited two off, lending lads to come to the front of the room and finish eating their apples before the school that all might enjoy them. After some de- liberation this was done and the teacher thought 1t had the proper effect.
 Next day a lad raised his hand and when given permission to speak said, Please, Miss smith have some boys eat apples again today?"
 Marjorie Roth.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
CAUSE FOR PRIDE

Arranging the Memorial monu- ment dedication program was arduous work. So thoroughly was every detail attended to. however that everything went forward with out strain or apparent effort. Those who had the great work in charge are entitled to the unstinted con- Rraulations of the entire city.
 What q magnificent example of management 1t was. The march to the top of the hill and the distribu- ton of the military was masterfully executed. The mind or minds that conceived this human setting de- serve tho plaudits of an admiring populace. No public function in the city had ever been 50 capably man. aged.
 The event will never be forgotten. The parade. the finest that ever took place in this city. was inspiring. The march to the top of the hill and the evolutions thereon were impressive and awe-inspiring. The exercises there were of solemnity and dignity unequalled. Equally appeal ing were the services at the hill on Sunday afternoon. And topping everything. there were two days of ideal weather. like a benediction from heaven. rain holding off until after the final observances yester- day.
 The city now has a monument Of magnificencs at the summit of Wal nut Hill park which adequately com- memorates the city's participation in the World War. Looking at this stately pile ones thoughts cannot help being impelled by the vagaries of imagination. Such shaft. for in- stance, is erected flor all time One never reads of memorial monument being dislnantled. How long Will that dignified column re- main aioft? How many generations --dozenA hundreds, thousands-- will come and 60 as the stones con- tinus pointing to the sky? An end comes to Ill things, it is written, but ones imagination simply falters upon attempting to contemplate the years that such a monument will re- main in place. When Napoleon was in Egypt he told his troops to look at the pyramids, where 70 centuries looked down upon them. It may be that 60 centuries will be little in- deed for our Memorial monument. The stones 50 aptly reared on this hill will look down upon countless generations of children at play in the park, on countless generations of lovers on the park benches: oi countless generations of the aged as they totter up the slope to obtain a breath of fresher air than in valleys of the streets.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
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Our IAeaOe Program! We're for the treaties, Folks, all of
 the time, Peace is . virture and. war k . crime. But along with the treaties we ad- v0cate. too, Glee-ties and fun.pacts this whole
 wide world through!
 Toll tho Hell for CArrolll Hughes: "A man may be down but he's never out" Carroll: What . h. of . referee you'd make"
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
Engagement of Italian
 Prince to Be Announced

Rome, Sept. 24 (UP)-The en- gagement of Brown Prince Humbert and Princess Marie Jose Of Belgium probably will be announced in about six weeks, the United Press was informed in good authority to- day.
 The announcement it was believ- ed will be made either on Nov. l., which is the anniversary of the sign ing of the Italian-Austrian armistice or on Nov. II, the tenth anniversary of the World War armistice.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
Facts aad Fancies

It's easy to pick the villagers who don't belong to the same church. They aren't fighting.
 Victor Brown says the question craze has ended. Mr. Brown. meet our kid.
 Civilizations end is assured. Time- saving machinery will leave us noth. ing ut all to do, and then everybody will be bored to death. Another good way to acquire vocabulary is to try making the old tires last through the winter. Fable: Once upon . time . doctor died, and several of his former pa- i tients paid his widow what they owed him.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

Correct this sentence: Now that I have this piece of furniture" said she, I'll never want another thing for the house."
 Copyright 1928, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
Clara Bows Father
 Marries Movie Actress

Los Angeles, Sept. A R1Robert Bow, father of Clara Bow, film act ress, today announced that he was married last Saturday to Tui Lor- raine. an actress and close friend of his daughter. The ceremony was performed outside Los Angeles coun- ty, he said.
 Bows previous marriage was to Idclla Elizabeth Mowery Bow, who was described by the judge who an- nulled the marriage at Bows re- quest. as "the worlds greatest gold digger Bow married her July g, 1924. after meeting her in his daughters home.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
One of Life's Experiences!

One of Life's Experiences! He rose from nothing. yet the fact Did not his soul elate; But. rather, on the other hand. He roundly cursed his fate. He rose from nothing. 1t is true; His feelings We can share: He sat down ere he found his wife Had moved the easy chair!
 Henry K. Ktasle
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

But it's always dads car when it needs q new tire.
 Apparently paddock is little hicky placed on the door to keep New York police from bothering the bootleggers inside.
 Example of sex equality: Rum ming with that crowd is bad enough Sadie: but why must you bring those drunk females home with your"
 It may not be significant, but the plan is to rearrange wave lengths and clean the air of junk immeii- ately after the campaign closes.
 Americanism: Being rude to the rich man to show him you are just as important as he is: feeling out. ragged because that nobody was rude to you.
 The old-fashioned country boy never drove up and honked in front of his girls house. but occasionally the mule seemed to have the same idea.
 If the kid doesn't try to get a hit because the boys chose a captain he doesn't like, he will grow up to be a good democrat.
 Free people are those who over threw the royalty and nobility that scorned them and now leave the government to job-seekers they scOrn.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
VERSES AND VICE VERSA,

Variation on an Old Theme! In days when superstition reached Its very highest pitch. Our stern old Puritan forbears Would promptly burn 2 witch. Now Lucy's eyes and dimpled chin Will earn for her that nanie, And, far as burning is concerned. You see I am her flame!
 John c. LoomiS.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

Some school teachers feel no urge to slay anything. and others have pupils whose mothers call them darling"
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

When wife begins to yearn for the higher things of life, she has found some sweet-scented pill who sympathizes with her.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
THE. STATE PLATFORMS

For all the good they do the state platforms of the two parties might just as we'll not have been written.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

Appendix: An extra that doesn't do anything except make trouble. Somewhat like a foreman.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

It's probably 8 happy marriage if, at the end of the first year. she asks him if he still loves her and he answers "uh-huh."
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

Fable: Once a flapper posed for newspaper photographer and didn't cross her legs.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
AT LAST! 1
AT LAST! Here's what you've been waiting for = for years. ROCKWELL'S
 ARGUMENT
 SETTLER

1S,500 pages, printed on fine quality black crepe paper with white ink-can be read in the dark.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET CONG RECORD: Con- tains list of fourth class post offices in Florida. How free Government seeds can be used as breakfast ce- reals. and a thousand and one other little ways.
 RAILROAD TIME TABLES: Use these tables for boiling eggs. timing photograph exposures, and figuring out for yourself the flag stations on Christmas Day and New Years. Other uses will suggest themselves to the imaginative reader.
 COMPLETE MAIL ORDER CAT- ALOGUE: Profusely illustrated with especially beautiful art studies in the corset advertisements. Also . complete course in how to do your own plumbing without a doctors certificate.
 BARTENDER'S GUIDE: Contains 1O1 different fictitious names to give in case of a raid. with full instruc- tions for hiding under sinks. YOU GET ALL THE ABOVE N THE LARGEST BOOK EVER BOUND. ROCkWELL'S ARGU- MENT SETTLER. One blow over the head with this massive volume and You Win. Don't Delay: Right now. get your scissors md cut this out. or tear it out, and pin it to your letter. and send 1t to us, at once. We'll know what 1t means, and do the rest.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

Ooe Alter An0thcSi Ars- Kling: And That were you doing at tho party:" Kling: Just mixing with the crowd. my love!"
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New Britain herald., 1928-09-24
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New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

Apparently a paddock is little hicky placed on the door to keep New York police from bothering the bootleggers inside.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-24

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