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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
Is Pears Ago Today

The last opportunity to be happy
in the old year. Cigarmakers' SOU
venir ball in Hanna's armory
Hanna's armory in its restored
form never presented a more attrac-
tive appearance than ii did last
night for the ball of Ferdinand
Council, knights of Columbus. All
the boxes were occupied and the
galleries were well filled. J. NJ.
Gaffney was chairman of the COM
mittec in charge.
Probation Officer Lyman s. john
son states that probation has proved
a success in its first year here. Out
of 81 persons placed on probation
only four have failed to make good
Chief Rawlings received a letter
from a man in Boston today asking
that he find the mans two brothers
here and put them to work, as they
are lolfers
The selectmcn have decided 20
bring before town meeting the
question Of whether an addition to
the town home shall hc built or an
entirely new home constructed
Acting on city ordinance the
city will prosecute all who fail to
clear their sidewalks of snow and
ice.
4 mild case of varioloid has been
discovered az the Clayton brick
yard because this city is endan-
gerod, the selectmen are consider
ing having the patient removed to
the isolation hospital near the town
home.
Casper Whitney has finally issued
his all-America football selections.
They include thre" players from
Yale three from Princeton. two
rom Dartmouth. and one each from
Harvard. Minnesota. and Michigan.
Tho best teams in order. were
Princ"to on. Dartm outh Yale Mime
sofa. Michigan Harvard. Carlisle,
West Point. Columbia. and Pennsyl-
rania Exeter and Andoscr are
ranked aho," Iowa. Notre Dame.
Vanderbilt, and Colorado.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
NONCHAIANCE!
BY Roger Il. ST urner


Before we turn on the radio let
me ask this question: Is it wrong
for a man to take his stenographer
out to lunch? Not # she is a good
locker and the wife doesn't know
about it. rrrrrrrruh!- rrrrrrrrruh!
That must he that new Congo sta
ton. 7 hear the lions.
While ] am clearing my throar
let me state for my listeners that J
am absolutely innocent. Being a
business man. I was only striving TO
increase the efficiency of my bust
ness.
found that by taking the ste
nographer out to lunch much could
be accomplished on this line. Later
found that by taking her out to
dinner much greater amount Of
efficiency could be obtained. In fac.
things were very efficient.
At the Nitedawn diversion cou1n
be obtained. and at the same time
we could plan for further efficienc>.
One night at the Nitcdawn we
were working very late, as we are
planning a great stride forward IN
efficiency: my wife suddenly enter
ed our private dining room! I was
dun founded. The wife was irate!
notwithstanding my innocence I
vas, for the moment hopelessly
lost. Then 7 thought of the package
of Murods that ] had for lust such
situation.
Nonchalantly I took one Of the
Murods and lit-out through the
Goor-and / am still travelling!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
THE NEW BRIDGE PLAN

Everything is quite clear about the
bridge project except how it will fit
with the powers that be in the state
government. There is likely to be
some haggling about it, even among
those who favor sites for the pro-
posed span. OF the two sorts of dis
agreements. that which concerns the
cities and towns interested is more
serious than opposition among Off
Gals, should that accrue. 1t is essen
tial in such matter that there be
harmony among the interests fav-
oring such an Improvement.
That the forwardookers in Hart
ford will prefer the bridge at Brain
ard field is entirely likely: if SO,
there should be way to convince
the capital city brethren that one of
the objects Of the bridge is to permit
autos and trucks from elsewhere to
avoid the time consuming traffic
congestion incident to the route
through even a part of that city
Hartford interests unauestionabIy
will reply that they will be cursed
with traffic while getting out of the
city no matter whore the bridge is
located; yet that should be construed
as no sound reason why all others
should be forced to share this
misery with them.
The Chambers of Commerce listed
as proponents Of this scheme are
powerful. and some of their mcm-
hers have influence where it will do
some good. Yet there should bo no
false optimism. The state is expected
TO construct the bridge. and the state
always puts up show Of being ex-
tremely economical when it is a
question of cXpending money.
Success in forcing a practical cul-
inlnation will depend somewhat
upon what department of the state
will be expected to bear the cost. If
the Legislature. too. merely author
ICES construction of the span with
out providing the money. expecting
that to come out OF the motor We
hicle fund presided over by the
highway commissioners department,
then many moon will wauc before
there is definite action. If the state
desires 10 appropriate money out OF
the public Till. The country cousins
in the Legislature. born and bred TO
rigid economy. may conclude the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
RADIO COMMUNICATION

1t would appear from the papers
that the business Of radio commune
cation over short wave lengths
which is not radio entertainment but
strictly pusincss-is not to be the
monopoly of one or two, companies.
The most recent ALLEGATION of short
wave lengths by the Radio COM
mission specifics that the Universal
Wireless Communications company
Of Buffalo be given a part of the
available kilocyclcs. in competition
with the Radio Corporation Of
America and the Mackay Radio
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

company. There remains petitions
for point-to- point services, and the
scramble is considerable. Truly. the
Federal Radio Commission is be-
coming an important public body.
Most citizens would dislike greatly to
see the complex radio situation
thrown back into the maelstrom OF
politics. Nothing SO complex can be
solved properly or in the general
public interest through the inter-
cession Of politics.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
Observer Looks Backward
And JOyialIy Reviews 1928

Now is the time for chronologies.
The end of the year always finds re-
sumes of the year in politics. in
sport. in scientific advances, in this.
and in that. The rest of the paper
is full of them, and the Observer
does not intend to be left behind in
this manifestation Of the seasonal
spirit We therefore present to the
awe struck world a list of events
and trends in 1928 which probably
have escaped the more staid and
short sighted chronologists. Here
goes:
The year passed without any def
mite craze such as nah jongg or
cross word puzzles.
The most frequently used and
abused addition to the slanguage
was "Whoopee."
Sound motion pictures spoiled the
theaters for those seeking a quiet
nap. And many OF them spoiled the
theaters for people who wanted to
see good entertainment.
Out of every 100 persons making
telephone calls. 105 got wrong num-
bers. This figure is accounted for
, as follows One got the right num-
ber but six others received incor-
rect ones twice.
New Britain turned out to cheer
Al Smith and vote for Herbert Hoov-
or. And. Hoover being elected and
the country made safe for prosper
ity, Santa Claus came again as in
tho past.
Eighty per. cent of the residents
Of this city dreamed of maxim"
Transatlantic flights. Tho percent
ago who actually made them was
zero. Everyone seemed. in the last
analysis. more willing 10 stay right
here and be killed in autom ohila
accidents
One motorist got through the CEN
| ter OF the city without being stop
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
PERILS OF SkATlNG; NEED
FOR RESCUE EQUIPMENT


The great outdoor sport OF skating
has a peril that can be conquered
only ii the skating is done on ice
that lacks deep water underneath.
Unfortunately ponds usually are
deep enough to spell death to those
who break through thin ice. Or ice
that may not be thin but is weak in
spots.
For this reason an artificial skat-
ing pond, consisting OF flooded
field or similar area, is far superior.
At least JOY on the ice is not likely
to be terminated by tragedy before
the day is done.
There are innumerable ponds
throughout Connecticut which from
early times have been favorites in
winter for youth on skates In view
OF this the surprising thing is that
there are no safety appliances or
rescue equipment provided by far
seeing public authorities nearby.
Such equipment costs little and does
much in a crisis
For instance, in the case of the
two boys drowned at East Hartford:
They (rescuers) tried to aid the
lads in the water but could not reach
or locate them. An hour was lost in
securing a boat. -. =, The bodies
We're recovered with graphing irons
brought from Manchester"
Had public authorities provided
equipment nearby two lives might
have been saved.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
Observations
On The Weather

Washington, Dec. 23.-Forecast
for Southern New England: Pos
Sibly light rain Saturday; Sunday
partly cloudy and colder.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Cloudy, possibly light rain in south
and rain or snow in north portion.
somewhat colder in north portion
Saturday; Sunday partly cloudy and
colder.
Conditions: The disturbance that
was off the middle Atlantic coast
Thursday evening has moved north
eastward to eastern Maine. The in
dications are for light rain or snow
in the middle Atlantic states Satur-
day. II will be colder Sunday over
much Of the Washington forecast
district.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
ones opinion.

ones opinion.
The Cunard line has just as much
right to engage in the transportation
business between New York and
Havana as an American concern. If
not, then the effort of the U. S.
Shipping Board to put the American
flag into foreign ports the world over
is all wrong.
The Shipping Board also contends
that the only nations having moral
right" to serve traffic between two
countries are ships flying the flags
OF those countries. If this be true.
then the same thing holds good as
before-that the Shipping Board has
been wrong in trying to push the
American flag into all corners of the
globe.
The seas are free. The Shipping
Board should not fear honest compe-
tition.
The first trip of the Cunard liner
Caronia from New York to Havana
the other day resulted in a full pas
senger list-this in spite of the fact
that the Shipping Board reduced the
rates by around rs per cent under
those charged by the British con-
Germ. Liquid refreshments are sold
on the British ships, however, and
that seems to have a share Of the
pulling power. We cannot justly
blame the British for the existence
of the prohibition law on American
ships. That simply is our funeral.
The rate war conducted by the
Shipping Board. should it provide
deficits in the operation of the ships
on this route, will be at the expense
of the American taxpayers. That.
too, is where the Shipping Board
errs.
Not content with cutting rates,
the Shipping Board has also placed
its liners. the President Roosevelt. at
the disposal of the Ward line. The
board seems 10 be one arm of tho
government which does not believe
in less government in business.
Alighting on the Shipping Board
with the noise Of a ton of bricks.
the indomitable New York World
covered most ct, the situation when
it said: ..
THE rigid application of this
principle (the Shipping Boards
claims) would mean the undoing Of
all that the: Shipping Board itself
has done to put the American flag
on the high seas. Whatever traffic
it has obtained for American conf
panies has come through the allo-
cation Of it's ships to services form
erly monopolized by foreign lines.
1t has put the Leviathan. for ex-
ample. on a route where British,
French and German lines once had
the bulk Of the business. 1t has plac-
ed dozens OF ships on South Ameri-
can and Far Eastern trade routes
where only foreign flags were once
seen. In denouncing the British COM
pany for putting single passenger
liner in the run between New York
and Havana the board therefore
condemns its own policies"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

and locked the door after him. the
rewly finished Venus de Milo gave
a critical glance at her reflection in
a mirror on the opposite wall She
seemed greatly disturbed. At last
she spoke:
What frightful hips. And they
are too, too solid to reduce. On,
that wretch of a sculptor! Wha,
shall ] do?"s '.' -
Erantically, and in wild despair
she massaged her hips until her
weary arms fell off,, There was no
improvement. once more there
came a cold. stSn, look. as of mar
BILE. upon her lovely face. and she
spoke no more e..
-Signe f. Bowen
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
Berlin Has Fog That
Rivals LOndOn's Worst

Berlin. Dec. % R|Ber1in today
rivafcd Londor as city of fog. For
decades no such fog has been known
as was observable today not only
in the capital but also throughout
the repubh'
Numerous minor collisions and ac-
cidents resulted from this unwontcd
state of affairs but there were no
casualties.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
The Lost Penny!

One day in the third grade read
ing class. the teacher was telling a
story of dog and a fox. When She
came near the end of the story she
said. and the cunning fox jumped
Hp on the stone wall and ran alonh
it. and the dog lost his scent"
When she finished the story she
called on little Italian boy in the
class to repeat the story.
Joe started all right. hut as he
came to end of the story he said.
An dc cunning fox, he jump up 90
de stone wall an run along it, an
de dog, he lose his penny"
Ruth Bennett
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Another reason why there are SO
many Democrats in Boston is that
the Republican mayor and the Re-
publican governor have been cali
ing each other everything they could
think OF. leading many citizens to
conclude both may be right.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Metropolitan Chicago is said to
have population of 100000.
which ought to revive the agitation
in New York to add slice of Con-
necticut to the city in order to in
sure continued supremacy in the
population league.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
\ CAMPAIGN TO RAISE
THE TARIFF RATES

THE TARIFF RATES
One can come to NO other conclu-
sion after noting the tariff agitation
in and out of Congress than that
determined effort is under way to
increase rates to an unprecedented
level. If tariff protection is good in
principle, why not plenty of it,
seems to be the viewpoint.
Industry is not interested in farm
relief except indirectly: that is to
say. if it is certain to increase the
farmers buying power then the
logical thought is to favor it. Indus
try is tremendously more interested
in the protective tariff, and though
it may somewhat nullify any in
crease in agricultural buying power.
it at least will insure dividends and
prosperity in the manufacturing dis
tricts.
There are conservative elements in
Washington. OF course, who profess
to be alarmed at the current de-
mands for complete upward re-
vision of the tariff. claiming it may
prove disastrous 10 the party in 1882
These seem to think that a certain
amount of tariff protection is good,
but too much is bad
II seems that Representative Til
son, who spoke at the tariff confer
ence in Hartford, is one of the con-
sentative individuals who believes a
spoonful of strong medicine may
cure while two spoonfuls will kill.
Before leaving Washington he gave
out an interview in which he said
there is no reason why all the tariff
schedules should be revised. Some
are high enough. and generally there
is no demand for complete re-
vision" This conception of tariff re-
vision dominated the Hartford gath
ering. which only went so far as to
recommend upward revision of GER
tain specific articles.
Upward revision wanted in Con-
necticut, however, may not jibe with
upward revision in other parts of the
country. And the Connecticut Cham
Der of Commerce is not the only in
dustrial and commercial organiza-
ton holding meetings, listening to
speakers. and passing resolutions as
to what schedules should be raised.
In every part OF the country there
are similar meetings; in every sec
ton there are determined individuals
who insist they know the schedules
that need printing up.
These various organizations prob
ably will be unable to agree as to
the schedules needing buttressing;
they will bring pressure to bear upon
congressman: Hobbies will be MAIN
tanned in Washington; literature and
propa ganda will be concocted and
disseminated.
Finally. desiring 10 hurt nobody's
feelings. the tariff plurality in Con-
gress will please them all by ac-
cepting what will amount to a gen.
eral revision. You tickle me and
III tickle you" deals will abound
Log-rolling will be the most popular
out and indoor sport, The ultimate
result will be that the tariff will
soar like Colonel Lindbergh on an
air iaunt
We are in favor OF just this thing.
The people elected Mr.. Hoover to
maintain and improve the tariff
which it was dinned in our ears was
the most important thing in the
campaign. more important even than
prohibition-and there Is no logical
reason why the people should not
have and enjoy plenty of tariff. The
experience Of having uariff $ high
as lannon's gallows is needed TO edu-
cate the public.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

thing isn't necessary. There are other
ways. no doubt: Edward F. Hall.
finance minister. might be able to
provide them If he takes a liking to
the idea.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
ENGLAND N THE RIGHT
IN SHIPPING WAR

Much rs on" would prefer to side
With tbc l. s. Shipping Board in its
strugEl" against tn" Cunard line.
British corporation. on" cannot do 20
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

We Could Use One Right Now!
Wish we had a goat to eat
The tags and seals and tinsel gay
That always tangle up our feet
A whole week after Christmas
Day!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

The real difference between
whiskey and alleged whiskey is that
the authorities usually destroy the
alleged stuff and don't find the
other.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

There is no prohibition in South
Africa. but the policemen assigned
to patrol the diamond mines also
have as brilliant opportunities as the
bluecoats had in Philadelphia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
Revised Version!

Mother: "Billy. what was the lit
tie motto mother taught you yes
terday?"
Billy" Just minute. mother"
Mother: Billy. come here this
rinutc and. let me see if you can
remember it"
Billy: Just a minute. mother
Mother: BILLY Yon tell mother
this minute" -
. Billy: "Oh yes. Little childr"n
should. be seen and not hurried"
III. : Nj: e. Murdoch
0epyright. 1923: Reproduction
g. TorbiddenT-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Noting the extent and size of the
tax refunds. one concludes that the
champion Santa Claus lives down in
Washington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Mdnbos Audit fsaPeaa Of Circulatiea
The 4. B. c. 10 . national organization
which furuishss newspapers and adveI-
tissrs with . strictly honest analysis Of
circulation. Our circulation stAtistics are
bassd upon this audit. This tnsures pro-
lection against fraud In Newspaper dis
tribution agures to both national and
local advsrtiserA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

According to the record. realty
was inactive during 1928, but mort
gage foreclosures were numerous. In
spite of this. however. Mr.. Hoover
carried the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Blue shoes are coming in style
during 1929. it is announced, They
should be especially appropriate
when dancing to the blues.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

You think the moral 90's devel-
cped better youngsters? But where
is the profit in making nice boys
and girls if they turn out 10 be fool
ish parents?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Sam insult has formed another
huge combine. Which is No news at
practice at it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

mud covered automobile plates will
be entirely unknown-for at least a
few weeks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
Things That Might Have Been En-
pryssed More DcIicatcly!
3 4 y
Social
Force of Habit! .

Cooper (pointing to man pushing
a baby-earriage):n That fellow used
TO he a push-cart peddler."' -..
Weston: "How do you know"
Cooper: He tried to sell the baby
three times yesterday"
$ r. Frost
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

A German naturalist says mon
keys adore their benefactor instead
of calling him Shylock, so maybe
Darwin was wrong.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29

Prosperous times are those in
which nobody is enyious enough to
condemn the crookedness of the
big fellows.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-29
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Once 700. rs
Editorial Rooms go. 80

The enly profitable advertising medium
n the City. Circulation books and press
'oom always open to sdvertissrA