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New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

A. No particular president ia referred to. It is work of fiction.
 Q. What is the address of Bud Fisher. the cartoonist?
 A. 131 Riverside Drive. New York City.
 Q. What is the value of a United States half dime dated 1889?
 A. Coin dealers offer from 6 to Is cents.
 Q. How many people were killed and injured in the Japanese earth quake in 1928?
 A. More than ninety-nine thousand persons perisfed. forty three thousand were missing and over a hundred thousand were in- jured.
 Q. Does the President of the Republic of Panama have any jurisdiction over the Canal Zone?
 A. The Zone Is controlled by the government of the United States. It's local affairs are administered by a Governor General with head quarters at Balboa Heights. The |. s. holds a perpetual lease on the Canal Zone.
 Q. What fs the lowest age for enlistment in the Navy?
 A. Seventeen years. Q. From what is newsprint paper made?
 A. Wood that Is ground up and mixed with water and other chemi- calls to make a pulp.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
THE MINORITY REPORT

The minority report on the agri- cultural plank in the Republican platform was strong statement and vas not devoid Of threats. Obvious ly, the farm disputants did not expect the convention to accept their pleas for 8 more definite plank in con- formity with the McNary-Haugen plan; but they succeeded in letting the convention know that millions of farmers were reeentful and that their resentment would affect the election.
 More Democrats than Republicans voted for the McNary- -Haugen plan in Congress. the convention was told : and the hint was more than broad that if the convention did not meet the demands of farmers they would go elsewhere for their political as sistance and knew where to get it.
 The threat that the farmers had been fooled before but would not be fooled this year aroused furry Of interest. but as was to be expected. it was impossible to budge the ma jority of the convention from voting for the meaningless plank evolved by the resolutions committee.
 If the farmers mean 10 act in men hintod it will be bad year in some respects.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
25 Keors Ago Today

The St. Gabriel's Parish club Of East Berlin defeated the packing room team of the Stanley Rule X Level Co. yesterday afternoon by 20-9. Captain Hanna of the losers had the misfortune to badly break his thumb.
 Mrs. R. J. Vance and her chl- dren. Johnstone, Robert, and Agnes, leave town tomorrow for Atlantic City. where they will spend the season.
 New Britain's Maple Hill Golf club more than made mp for an earlier defeat when il defeated the Glastonbury team by 27 points yes terday without losing match The scores Of the local men were: Fl. Fl. Peasc. even: NJ. $. Hart l: N. P. Cooley 1: IT. F.. Hart 3, E. H. Dawson 1: Purcell 2: l.. II. Pease 6.
 The Stanley Rule, with Riley pitching, shut out the American Hardware Co. in the first Industrial league game Of the season yesterday afternoon. %. The New Britain Regulars won a 70 game from Meriden with "Southpaw" Roche holding the visitors 10 only four hits.
 Judge !. F.. Cooper was on the bench in the police court this morn ing. and the array Of cases before him was unusually varied
 Governor Chamberlain yesterday signed the bill amending the char ter of the New Britain Savings bank.
 New Britain's mortality rate dur i ing May was 20.8 per ,0on. Only one town in the state had higher rate.
 The circus will come 10 town on ! Friday, June 2G. and the factories will be closed on that day instead of Saturday.
 The baseball team met yesterday afternoon and elected Zwick. the left fielder. captain for next years team.
 1 The Liberty Bell passed through , Berlin at 9:2o o'clock this morning on its way from Philadelphia to Eoston for the Bunker Hill Day ob- . EnrSance.
 \ show will be given in the new thcater at White Oak this evening
 There is q movement on foot to form a union Of stenogra phers and typewriters Manipulators Of tho keyboard complain hat they have tt work too long hours
 The finance committee Of tn, common council will hold its an. nual meeting this evening in thu
 city clerks office 10 hear complaint' in relation 10 the assessment O
 property and positions for relief and
 exemption from taxation. |. Nc
 Milan is chatrmp o' the committee
 on which are Ernest Humphrey ana
 NJ. P. Leghorn.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters arc con- fid idential.-Editor.
 O. What Is the redivation of the English word angel?
 A. It is from the Greek, angelos meaning messenger.
 Q. Is Sammy Mandell, the boxer. an American?
 A. He Is an American of Italian descent
 Q. Who holds the endurance record for swimming?
 A. The latest record was made by Mrs. Myrtle Huddleston who swam continuously for 50 hours in the Lincoln Park West Hotel pool Chicago, Illinois, completing her swim May 21, 1928. The best pre- Nious record was that made by Otto kemmerich, who in April, 1928. swan continuously for 4G A feet in diameter at Hamburg. Germany.
 Q. What is the relationship of children who have one parent in common?
 A. Half brothers or sisters.
 Q. Where in the United States is sulphur produced?
 A. Mostly in Louisiana and Texas. although Utah produces a little. The annual average produc- tion in the last ten years has .becn 1.34o.0oo tons.
 Q. What is the capital Of Soviet Russia?
 A. Moscow.
 Q. ls the name Lejeune French
 A. Yes. It means The young man..
 c. Who are Frisians?
 A. Inhabitants of Friesland, a province of Holland which is an jn- tegral part of the Dutch Republic. Friesland being one of the seven provinces which on July 26. 1851 at the Hague, declared their indepen- dence.
 c. Can one buy aeroplanes from the United States Army?
 A. The government has no planes for sale.
 Q. Do members Of the British Parliament receive a salary?
 A. Members of the House of Lords are unpaid. Members of the House Of Commons receive annual salaries of four hundred pounds sterling and travelling facilities over the railways to and from their con- stitucncies. Q. How long after taking out first |, citizenship papers does one have In which to apply for second papers. A. Seven years. e. What is the value of gold ore?
 A. The value of gold is fixed by law at S20.671S3 per ounce for pure gold. Ore containing gold varies greatly in value depending on the gold content. Q. What president is referred 10 in Fannie Hursts book "A President is Born?
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
How to Apply for q Job.

fEXtract from q letter 10 a gov crnmcnt department in India, sent 10 The Fun Shop by Robert D. Friend):
 M ost Honorcd Sir,
 Understanding that there are several hands wanted in Your Honor's Department. ] beg to offer my hand.
 To begin with, if my writing is illegible, this is due to q climatic ason. for. ] having come from q cold to- a warm climate. find Ny fingers stiff and very disobedient to my wishes.
 Besides. Most Honorcd Sir. I beg 70 state that ] am in very uncom- fortablc circumstances. being the sole means of support Of my late brothers seven issues, the latter being the bain Of my existence owing to my having to support two of my own wives as well az their issue of which. by Gods misfortunes. the feminine gender predominates."
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Three Bandits Steal
 S5.O0O In Buffalo Today

Buffalo, N. Y.. June 15.-tUP)- Three bandits. their faces covered with handkerchiefs. held up the Has- selbeck Cheese company here today and escaped with 5000 in cash and checks.
 The concern had just opened its doors for business when the bandits drove up in their automobile.
 One man stepped to the rear of the main office and herded 16 men employees in a corner. The other two bandits went into the office of Clar- ence Nuereuter. manager, and forced him to lie on the floor while they ransacked the safe. Nuereuter told police he had just opened the safe prior to the bandits entrance.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
"tI,r AT THE NORM

The victory or Governor Smith at the state normal school must be rr- earded as straw showing which way the wind is blowing. The girls knew what they were doing; that they possess 4 superior lnteliigenc" nobody denies: that they are inter ested in public events to q greater extent than the average can ,cIrcc- ly be questioned. Tho overwhelming victory Of "Al" at the Normal vas a spontaneous espousal Of his popu-
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
WOODEN NCTMEGS

J. Henry had an army Of sixteen stalWart men,
 He led them to Mi-su-rah and he led them back again.
 They went to the convention and would stampede it for C.
 For they had wooden nutme9s N here their heads were thought to ba
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
MAY GET TITLE BOUT
Ja.k Berg M England Who Seeks Match With sammy Mandcll De- fcats Freddie Mueller.

Chicago. June IS @-Jack Berg, who left England to seek Sammy Mandelrs lightweight title, may get his chance.
 In a ten round match. billed as an elimination match for an oppo- nent for the champion. Berg deci- sively defeated Freddie Mueller of Buffalo. The Englishman won nins Of the rounds and had the Bunalo lightweight on the verge of knock out in the final round.
 It marked Berg's second Ameri- can appearance and his second American victory. Promoter Jim Mullen said he expects to sign Man. dell soon for 5 title match with Berg.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Finds a Way to
 Stop Attack. of Fits

Reports are received of an amaz> ing treatment that epileptics state has proved successful in stopping their attacks. R. Lepso. Apt. 1o4. S95 Island Ave, Milwaukee. Wis. has been supplying sufferers with this treatment. He now wishes to reach all those who have not been helped and to do so is making tho startling offer of generous treat- ment free to all sufferers. Anyone afflicted should write to R. Lepso and this free treatment will be sent them at once.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
THE DRY PLANk

The Republican prohibition plank goes much further than the dry plank Of 1924. It mentions the 18th amendment and tells us that it is part of the Constitution and needs To be enforced. That's nothing new, but II is what Senator Borah would call "progress.
 The Anti-Saloon League ought to bg highly gratiied.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

If Hoover is elected President the influence of J. Henry Roraback in the administration should at least equal the influence of the governor Of Texas.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
'1' T Y NJ WIT The Adjective Letter


 Sometimes the spirit of the cven- lnE seems to stray from the usual round of bridge and dancing. It is then perhaps the time to trot out the adjective letter. the idea of which We got from Esther Ralston
 The letter, containing 1000 or more words is prepared in advance and usually discusses the party Of that evening, using the names of all 1hc guests and perhaps some of their absent friends-and enemies! The letter also contains descrip- lion of the place. the sort of party, th" habits and clothes of the guests, Q space is left blank, waiting for 8 descriptive or qualifying adjective to be filled in later by the unsuspecting guests.
 When the moment seems pro- pitious. the hostess asks each guest in turn for an adjective, particu- larly one Of an unpleasant and un- complimentary nature. Not know ing what it is all about, the guests will give such adiectives as 'odious.' - "hideouS.' "Sniyeling" ''second- rate,' which the hostess writes into the letter in inc blank space before each noun in turn as the guests call them ont.
 The hostess then announces that tn" guests have helped her write a lovely account of themselves and her party. She reads it, and it probably sounds like this:
 "The odious Esther Ralston hav- ing decided 10 entertain her snivcl- ing friends at her hideous home in Eited them 10 a second-rate dinner The first 10 arrive were the fiednish MT. and Mrs. Richard Thornton, etc"
 The party is bound to become live ly one way or another.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Mary, Mary, Quite

Little Mary had returned from one of the neighbors where she had been to see d new baby.
 She looked worried and finally said, "Mothcr. wouldn't it be awful if Mrs. Bell dresses that baby as q girl and it turns out to be q boy?"
 Mrs. A. C.. McHugh
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Roraback's face must have been q minute demonstration for Hoover The only satisfaction he could get vas to close his eyes and imagine it was for Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Kindred SpiPitss

Frances: II detest fattery. don't you?"
 Waiter: '1 certainly do. and you're the first women I ever knew who had common sense enough to feel that way about it. ] think you're wonderful"
 Frances: ''Oh thank you. You don't know how pleasant 1t is to find someone who understands and ap- prociatcs,"
 D. F. Conboy. Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 Eorbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

We give 1t as our earnest con- Niction that the woman seconder or the Hoover nomination-she was from kentucky-spoke more sense and less blah than the men pollti- clans at the convention.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Law ys. Fact!

An author in court for causing a kissing his girl when the accident occurred.
 The defense said no--It was all due to negligence.
 From our point of view il was negligence if he wasn't kissing her,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
N>mfer Audit DureAa of CtYcu1ntjt

Member Audit Dureaa of Circulation The A. B. C. is . national organization which furntshes newspapers and advef- ,iss.s with . strictly honest analyss ct circulation Our circulation statistics are tas<d upon this audit This insures pro- tection against fraud In newspaper de tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Correct this sentence: "1'd still play golf" said he, eff none but the poor would play it and all were re- quired to wear overalls,"
 Copyright 1928, Publishers
 Syudjcato)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Next to a funeral oration the sad eest thing 10 listen to Is nominat- ing speech for q candidate having one half of one per cent of chance 10 be nominated.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

The man who named it the silent drama" never had heard a village audience devouring peanuts,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Price war: Accommodating a def cit for the winner to collect from the public after it's over.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
What They Arc.

Livingston: "The two biggest problems in the country today are Production and Consumption" Alice: You're right: autom obile production and liquor consump- tion.'
 Carl r. Lindcr.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

The great need is better iiStriblI-
 ton. There are too many filling stations everywhere else, and not enough between America and points i east and west
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

An well: cross country runners who get no pay are in excellent training for the return walk.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Now that the speeches are over, the dark horses may return To lhelr stables.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

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New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

There's one good lining about a milk shake. You needn't drink three moro 10 prove you aren't tigh1Wad.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

The incest thing about wealth Is that it gives you courage to tell the collector in d care-free way that you'll attend to it next month,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Some inventions give us new words. but the cigarette lighter will impoyerish our language Of gimme
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

A true snob is rich guy who won't speak without an introduc- ton when he's parked in cell with you.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

The Herald Is CD sale daily tn NeW York at HotaliuIs Newsstand Ttmes s4uare: schultzs Newsstauds. Entrance Grand Central. S1nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Cheated

Mrs, Newlywed: You cheated me yesterday
 Grover: What's the matter?"
 Mrs. Newlywed: You sold me cocoanut and when I opened it ttere wasn't a drop of cocoa in it."
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

When the Connecticut delegation returns home 1t is entitled 10 feast of raspberries.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Why shouldn't a vice president exist in obscurity? As a rule he al ways has.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Early to bed and early 10 rise and your sleep don't be disturbed by flies.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

II he is too shrcwd to swallow flattery, and hasn't 8 dog you might brag on his brand of cigar cites.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Americanism: Being decent and full of faith: pretending you're not, lest people think you an unsophisti- cated boob.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Some crop pests have wings, and others reach the edge Of the field ill illNNrrS.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
0uBoCRIPTION RATES Se.et . Year.
 el.o0 Three AonthA
 7Sc. Month

DltsesA as the Post Omcs at New Btr ain % Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

No man really is as important as a young man feels while writing on a restaurant tablecloth,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
tlal,Otllpt:

NallOnlrt: If I tried 10 tell you the depth of my love You'd want me 10 prove it; Well, if there's a Mountain Of Doubt in your way. Just ask mc--I'll move t'
 A. V. smith
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Solitary confinement causes mad ness. This is especially true if it's a solitary idea confined in head
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
 2uaH:SAz'qeb AaUoNH oNHQRJ
Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter xtu bs forwarded to New Fork.
Our Twilight Rcveric:

As We unwind our garden hose We cant help thinking, Goodness
 knows.
 We'd like to turn the hose of mirth On lots Of folks on this old earth,"
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Facts and Fdncies

The times aren't out Of joints.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

or course women are awful drivers. But once in a while you read about train wreck or ship wreck. And women don't drive those.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
What'll We Do Now:

lBeing Various Ways of Keeping a
 Party at Full Cry) By Edward Longstreeth and
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

the vogue. but many of our best dressers still cling 10 the high hat.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-25
Livestock Review

South St. Paul, MIMI, Aug. 25.-
(AP-U.S.D.A.)-A substantial mar
rowing in the price spread on hogs
occurred this week, as light hogs
were reduced around 10c and put on
a basis more nearly in line with out
side points. Medium and heavy
butchers advanced Soc or more, while
an average boost Of 75c was put into
effect on packing sows. Top lights
averaging 160 to 220 pounds closed
at 1850 Friday, while medium and
heavy butchers cleared from 11.75
to 1910, with packing sows largely
at 1925, and pigs 11.75, or around
Csc higher on the latter class.
Unchanged prices ruled in the
cattle division 'on slaughter offer
ings, while stockers and feeders fin
ished the week from 25c to in spots
Soc higher. Top long yearlings
earned 1850, heavy steers 1926, with
bulk Of all steers from HOO to 14.25,
grassy kinds mostly 1880 down. Fat
cows finished at 7.50 to 900, heifers
$50 to 11.25, cutters 600 to 100,
with bulls 8.25 to 8.75, and good light
vealers mostly 1850. HABITAT
weighty feeders reached 1925, bulk
Of all stockers going at $50 to 1925,
stock cows and heifers from CTS to
$50 mainly.
Closing rounds in the sheep house
saw part of the early weeks losses
regained. However, values were still
around Soc under those of a week
earlier. Desirable natives Friday
closed at 1875 to 1875. culls mostly
$50, while fat ewes continued at
400 to 600, according to condition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-25
Wing

Fred and Emory Boss of Menhaga,
Minnesota are visitors at their par
entail home.
Mrs. John Sharp and Mrs. Ed
Gibson were shoppers in Wing Wed
nesday.
Olga Rise of Lein was q shopper
in Wing Tuesday evening.
Margie Knowles accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Alec Hill and Mrs. Alfred
Larson to Manfred, N. D., Wednes-
day:
turned to their home Tuesday after
spending two or three weeks visit
ing relatives across the river.
Olga Rise, Ella and Edith Mueller
spent Tuesday evening visiting at the
North Patterson ranch.
Mrs. Isadore Kremenetsky spent
Wednesday at Tuttle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gray and AL
win, Gray were shoppers in Wing
Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Gray and son left for
Pettibone Wednesday morning to be
q guest at the McCumber home.
Mrs. Orval Larson and son of Pet
tibone are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Larson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mueller and
children spent Sunday evening at the
Jake Helm home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Drumm and
children spent Sunday visiting with
Mrs. Jacob Weber at Goodrich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry jacobson and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Lein
and family spent Sunday picnicking
At Lake Isabel.
Mrs. G. Auch and son William of
Tuttle were business callers in this
vicinity Monday.
Mrs. Eta Wilkinson and George
and Mrs. Howard Granville and Ber-
nice were Sunday dinner guests at
the Bert Granville home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cumber accom-
panied by Mrs. Collins, Edith Cum
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-25
SPRAGUE WILL
LEAVE TODAY
Leaves Norfolk for North Da.
kota in Custody of u. s.
Marshal

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 25.-tP-ln
custody Of deputy United States
marshal for North Dakota, Manville
Sprague, former cashier of the First
National bank of Grafton, N. d.,
was scheduled to leave here late to-
day to answer charge Of misapply-
ing funds of the bank.
A federal court order was signed
yesterday for the removal Of Spra-
que who was arrested here a week
ago afte ra nationwide search which
was started when he disappeared
from Grafton more than two years
ago.
The warrant on which Sprague
was arrested charged him with mis-
applying $2,312.50 of the bank S
funds, but certified copy of the in
dictment against him shows an ag-
gregate Of more than $4,000 for
which he must account.
Before his departure for North
Dakota in custody of the marshal,
Sprague declared that he received
no benefit from any transaction
which resulted in shortage to the
bank. He declared that he realizes
now that he made mistake in leav-
ing Grafton and that he is anxious
to return and tell the whole story.