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New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
"FREIGHT.WEIGHT'

An official announcement made In Hartford indicates that the freight weight space applying to trucks has doubled during the last seven years while the registration of trucks during that time has increased only 3s per cent.
 This means official recognition of the fact that the tendency of trucks has been toward size. Not even sta tistics have been necessary to prove his point to beholders. as everyone with good eyesight and an observing disposition has noted an astonishing increase in huge trucks rolling along the public highways. some ot them nearly as huge as freight cars.
 The state authorities have been trying to curb this tendency by in- sisting that the law against overload ing trucks be enforced. This law. to be sure. needs enforcing as a pro- lection against undue wear upon the highways. But it is not an easy thing to achieve. A huge truck is a poten- tial law-violator in this respect; when loaded with goods that take up much space but are comparatively light, the law will not be violated :: but the same truck when loaded with goods of inherent weight will be too heavy for the good of the roads. It is doubtful whether the police can be watchful enough to investigate every truck rolling along the high ways or streets.
 One can hope that the limit has been reached in oversize trucks; but there IS no guarantee to this effect, Another ten years may see the development of trailers.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

. triflins effect upon the situation of today.
 If one regards the farm purchas. ing power for the five years prior to the world war at 100. the index in 1891 stood at ss. This was serious drop. and was due to the deflation of the agricultural industry. In the words of the street, the bottom dropped out of the bucket"
 In 1926. however. the index indi- eating farming buying power had increased to s5. In 1897 1t had climbed to s6: but for December of that year 1t had registered sl.
 The farmers today are doing more to sustain the buying market than at any time since 1921. They are making a better job of 1t than many industrial districts.
 But conditions in agriculture will not be conquered until the buying power in the hinterland is more than the index Of 100 that existed before the war. It is amazing to realize that the great agricultural industry, the chief basic industry of the nation. nine years after the war remains at . lower economic level than was the case before the con. flict- This Is the primary reason for demanding McNary-Haugen legisla- tion: it is the reason why the Re- publican party in Congress includes a host of Republicans who are such in name only.
 If the trend in the country con- tinues as it has during the past few years farming prosperity within a few years will be what it was before the war. This is not great ad- vance-indeed, it would be standing still for more than a period Of ten years.
 When the farmers glimpse the prosperity that came to the cities after the war and compare 1t with their own parlous state during that time they can be abundantly par doned for their discontent.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
}. What l. tho legend concerning

c. What is the legend concernins Niober
 A. Niobe in Green and Roman mythology is the generalization of grief. She was the daughter of Tantalus king of Lydia. She mar Fied Amphion and had many hne sons and daughters. Latona, mother of Apollo and Diana boasted that no children were as beautiful as hera. Niobe replied that Latona had only two while she herself had Q large number. Latona became jealous and had all Niobe's sons killed before her eyeA The gods in pity turned her to . statue.
 Q. How long will an elephant live in it's native state?
 4. About 150 years.
 c. What is the difference be- tween a nautical mile and statute mile:
 4, A nautical mile is l.15 statute mileA
 0. Does a cubic foot of maple wood weigh the same as a cubic foot of walnut?
 A. A cubic foot of hard maple weighs 4s pounds; of white maple B pounds: of black walnut ,3S pounds and of white walnut e6 pounds.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Ais eollsasues have unhesitatingly indicated.
 Much permanent good should como from the senatorial investiga- ton. Those who are interested in about will reflect that 1t has been due to the power of the press. The reporter who wrote up the mine dt- uation for his newspaper in a series of scathing artisleA which were eagerly read in the Senate. has been given the hrst prize for the years most notable journalistic achieve ment by an organization existing for that purpose.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Britain. Torrington. Ansonia. New Haven and Bridgeport, which would make . compact circuit and evads the old expensive trips to Norwich and New London. All of the towns ara ripe for baseball. and honest ball should be profitable where syn dicate ball is not
 The Tontine basketball team went down to Berlin last night for . game with tho team there in Bran. desee hall. Nathzky of this city and Jones of Berlin got into . light and the game broke up in . free-for- all. The Tontines did not receive their guarantee and they threatened to attach the gate receipts Berlin retaliated by sending . sheriff after the local man who engaged In the fight
 In tho house yesterday . resolu- ton exempting property of the
 Young Mems Total Abstinence and Benevolent society from taxation to the amount Of $1o.ooo was pass ed.
 An oyster supper was held after the meeting of New Britain council. Royal Arcanum. last evening. City Clerk Thompson was one of the speakers.
 The weak plastering of the cell 1 ing in the high school rooms con , tinues to fall and cause a great deal of annoyance. Three girls were showered with 1t yesterday and one received quite a hard blow on the head. The high school committee is
 considering the advisability of
 recommending metallic roofing
 for the interior of the building.
 Several New Britain people ar- peared at the hearing today over
 giving the same privileges to the four minor telephone companies in
 the state as are held by the South
 New England Telephone Co. The local persons are stockholders in the Pennington Valley company. the most successful of the small ,concernA
 I On Sunday the individual con- munion cup service will be used at the South church for the first tims.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
'Ai ACi?o5NNNsE;:G!*1l6c1Tyr1'8 ? Ns:!;:: {! Z ] | '8
 CONNECTICUT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Connecticut Agricultural College.

Scientific farming Connecticut youths at tne nt College sorrs only statesupported in suton of college grade Connecticut The college CO., educational about 400 and loo "omen e limit of erollnlent being fixed by law at 500.
 The college composed of three principal a comparable to the usual plan Of college orsah
 ration the Sorrs station and the extension service Four-yea- instruction offered in agriculture and home econon" in agriculture. snort 
 The experiment testing ground for the solution of farm problems working out of effective farm operations carried out on the taole DOT" which the state owns at Storrs
 service carried out through agricultural adults home economics for adults and work, boys and girls clubs.
 college. which Charles L. Beach is president, the only land grant institution in the buildings equipment valued $2.654- Expenditures college the experiment station amounted to $o493so the college Miscellaneous amounted $57S714 the expenditures only S470G66.
 Tomorrow-Industriai Diversity.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
25 Fears Ago Today (From Paper of That Date)

A hearing was held last night on the proposal to open up and estab- fish a ten-foot building line on West Pearl street. and 1t appeared an ex- pensive proposition. kirkham and Cooper appeared for Mrs. Chamber lain. the first person to give evidence being her son, Fred $. Chamberlain. Various estimates running from $l4- 300 10 s19,o00 were given by w. l.. Hatch and others as the damages which would be done to her proper ". Rev. s. G. Ohman said the extend ing of the street would be a great benefit to the Swedish Lutheran church.
 The board Of relief has made re- auctions 'otaling s313,094. leaving the grand list at s12.157.745.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Henry Slcath ore going 10 Pueblo. Mexico. to remain the balance of the winter.
 The wives of the business men in town have been hurt because they were not invited to the associations s banquet a short while ago. So last night they held spread and invited their husbands.
 The Normal school girls basket ball team defeated the High school girls team yesterday by } 10 1.
 The bill handed in by Represent ative J. l.. Cooper to increase the terms of assessors to three years has been unfavorably reported from committee. This effectually disposes of this piece Of snap" legislation.
 The proposition to form a state baseball lea que finds much favor in Bristol. where the championship rested in 1901. Teams can easily b. formed in Waterbury. Bristol, New
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

This merger of vaudeville and film producers, involving the Gener- al Electric, and the Radio Corpor- ation of America, will put TOO high grade theaters under new manage ment; but are the shows going to get any worse or does it mean the worst has been attained?
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
AMBIGUOUS PLATFORMS

It was Governor Smith who start ed buzz about writing the Demo- cratic platform now. before the con- vention. and making it an under standable document that did not be- straddle issues.
 Which reminds once again of the remarkable similarity of party platform declarations in recent years. Someone has said they have been something ito get in on, not to stand on."
 The obscure statements. the dodg- ing and etraddling. have become so notorious that intelligent citizens have coma to regard a political plat form as so much ballyhoo designed to fit different interpretations in diff ferent parts of the country. Vital issues. which need clarification, of course are not clarified. and some- times not even mentioned except by a few nondescript lines designed to indicate to the public that the poli- ticians know the issue exists.
 The platforms have been remark ably similar in some respects. too. Frank F. Kent. in his book. ".rhe Great Game Of Politics." describes the reason 10 a nicety. 10 wit: For instance, the Republican convention knows perfectly well that, If it refuses to insert a plank 10 meet, say, the wishes of the American Farm Bureau Fed eration. the Democratic convention, which meets the following week, will promptly take advantage of this failure. insert the farmer plank, and garner the very greatly desired support of the agricultural element. And it works the other way, too if the Republican convention inserts tho farmers plank, or the labor plank. or some other plank then the Democratic conyen ton is afraid not to insert similar plank for fear that the in- fluence of this group will be swung solidly 10 the other side. The net result is that the two party plat forms are often absurdly alike"
 This Y tickle you and you tickle me- process started far back. One is reminded of the political chican- cry of the year lS4S. The slave question was becoming hectic and the parties had to do something about 1t. In that year the Whies refused to commit themselves on anything through a platform, but in stead nominated Zachary Taylor of Louisiana. a slave owner, for presi- dent, and nominated Willard Fill nlore, who had had an an.i-slavery record in Congress for vice-presi- dent. And thus slave owner and the antislavery advocate. at the head of their tickets, won the election. Although since that time political platforms have been compiled and issued at each political convention, the precedent of 1S4S has been pretty fairly adopted. at least in principle"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

portions: fresh east shifting te south WindA.
 Condiiene: Prea1ure b 1igh tAis morning ovef the eastsFn. southern and northwestern portions Of the country with centers Of maxmum pressure over northern New Eng land. eastern Texas and Montana. A disturbance is oentered ovver Min nesota, Duluth 3S.7t inche4 Pre- cipitation of the past 3t hours was in the form of light mowfalis in upper New York state. northern New England. and portions of the upper lake region. Temperatures are somewhat lower oves- the Lake region and tho north Atlantic states. but arc rising in tho Mississippi valley districtA
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increaMng cloudiness and slowly rising tenn perature.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The President has promulgated q forest week for some time in April. To city dwellers that means a rueful contemplation of the trees that have been cut down the past year and not replaced.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Feb. eS.-Forecast for Southern New England: 1n- creasing cloudiness: not quite so cold tonight: Wednesday rain. rising temperatures; fresh northeast, shift ing to southeast winds. ~
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Increasing cloudiness, not so cold to- night; Wednesday possibly rain, rising temperature in extreme south
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1929 New York avenue. Washingt on. D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be Given. nor can eI. tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per. sonai reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered. All letters are con. Naturalization.
 c. Where and when was Mary Lewis. the opera star born, and what is her home address?
 A. She was born at Hot Springs. Arkansas. January 2, 1900. and lives at East 47th street, New York city.
 Q. Should . young girl have Miss on her calling cards or should 1t be omitted?
 A. Nliss' Is omitted on the cards of school girls and is put on the cards of young women after they reach sixteen.
 O. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "Vitam impendere vero"?
 A. To lay down one's life for truth
 Q. Who vas Saint Eulalia? What is the meaning of the name?
 4. St. Eulalia was Spanish Christian maiden who. according to tradition, suffered martyrdom under the Roman Emperor Diocletian in A. D. sos. She has since been the patron saint of Barcelona, Spain. The name is from the Greek and means flair speech.
 0. What Is a barometer?
 A. An instrument for measuring the weight or pressure of the at- mosphere and determining changes in the weather. the height of moun- tains and other phenomena
 o. How many gallons are in a barrel?
 A. By definition a barrel con- tains 31 F gallons.
 c. What word does the abbrcvia- ton lb. stand for?
 A. From the Latin word libra" meaning ''pound".
 o. In what picture will Gladys Brockwell appear next?
 A. She has signed for . Vita phone playlet, called Hollywood Bound". Neely Edwards and Allan Sears are in the cast.
 0. Did Clemenceau. the former premior of France. ever live in America?
 A. He established q residence in New York city in 1865 and lived there until he returned to France in 1869.
 o. How many boats are in the United States Coast Guard service?
 X. There are 25 destroyers; IS cutters. first class; 16 cutters. second class and approximately 300 smaller craft Of various types.
 o. What are the comparative forms of cruel?
 A. Cruel. crueller ana cruellcSt.
 o. What Is the meaning of the word "Nordic"?
 4. Pertaining 10 the Scandina- vians and their language and other Germanic peoples of northern Europe.
 Q. Why Is the President the Chief of the Army and the Navy?
 A. By the terms Of the constitu- ton.
 Q. How many eggs in six dozen dozen and how many in q half dozen dozen?
 A. There are S64 in six dozen and 72 1 na half dozen dozen.
 0. What are the "seven seas?
 A. The North and South At- lantic. North and South Pacific, Arc tic. Antarctic and Indian Oceans.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

One thing Governor Smith will do for the Republican party-it will force the gentleman delegates to nominate their strongest candidate. rsgardleas of their personal prefer ences for a pliable nonentity who is always willing to listen when there is talk about appointments.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
GAS-SHOOTING GIN

Copenhagen. Feb. 2s.-Romance is being removed from war. even in the sky. An invention perfected by Arnold Christensen. Maribo engin- eer. if generally adopted would bring air fighting pretty close to a level with the trenches--all but the mud.
 If consists of a gun which spouts massed gas. The charge. revolving like windspout. Is claimed to trav- q 500 feet a second. Christensen has offered his patent to the Danish var department.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
FARMERS BUYING POWER

Back in 1921, when business wae so bad that President Harding summoned national conference on unemployment the chief reason given for the slump was the lessen- cd buying power of the farming population.
 lt IS interesting to trace the buying power of agriculture since that time. and in doing so one cannot come 10 any conclusion but that it has only
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The difference between an unac- cepted street and an accepted street, the special Council street investigat- ing commmittee will find out, is that the former usually is in bad condition, while the other is in a condition that is bad.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
JIMMIE'S LAMENT!

JIMMIE'S LAMENT!
 (Told to Rose G. Parker) Gee-whiz! I'm feelin' AWFUL blue I've got another sister! I wouldn't b'lieve that it was true Till l went in an kissed her! That doctor man he ain't no good asked him for brother: I'm very sure he understood- He's only foolin' mother! l got three sisters now, an gee! don't need any more, l want a BOY to play with me Girls are n awful bore! An that old doctor is a fake.
 For Teddy Bowers got two! I think he made a big mistake. An one is ours. don't you? thought 1t out, an I told Ted That next time. stead of mother I'll have my Daddy go to bed I know he'll get brother!
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
THE PERFECT WIFE

Mrs. Owen: "Why. Harold! It's three A. M.! Where have you been? was 50 worried!"
 Owen: Been to the city library. m'love. Hic!"
 Mrs. Owen: "I didn't know the library stayed open this late. dearie. What were you rcading?"
 Owen: "Lc' see now. Oh, yes - Gordon's Extra Dry by Haig and Haig, and tn Canadian Club col lection of pocket classics-hic!-- hip pocket classics. by Scotch auth CTS. S'great. m'love."
 Mrs. Owen: How nice! You dear boy, are you sure you didn't read so long you'll have hcadache?" Owen: "I expect I'll have that in the mornin'-hic." Mrs. Owen: I'm 50 proud of you! But what makes you say 'hic' ?" Owen: "S'nother one of those slang expressions-!ike Sos your old man'-considered very humor- ous. Hic."
 Mrs. Owen: "Ha. ha! always knew you were clever. Now. honey love. you go right to bed and be sure to sleep late in the morning."
 Daniel Kicker
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

A southern editor remarks that one way not to enforce prohibition is to elect a Republican president; but the way to enforce it is to elect . Democrat. Climate seems to have a wonderful effect on the point of view.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Another American good will trip-the Los Angeles to Pan- anna. Indians who See the ship prob ably will regard her as an arrow thrown from heaven.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Even the Fathers" wanted equal ity with England's best. not with America's worst.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Instinct tells us that these fuel les motors are going to help con- serve the nations petroleum supply, greatly to the disgust Of the oil com- pAnleS,
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The Southern Negro learned much during the war. but he doesn't yet believe the word general" denotes higher rank than "Cap'm."
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Fable: Once an author made hts add: "As though she were . child"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Hint to nations: This "hands- across-the-sea" idea can't make progress while you keep one thumb at your nose.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Note to tourists: When you see Mussolini talking to himself. that's cabinet meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

WHAT THE OFFICE DEPARTMENT DOES
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Makers of neckties went on strike recently. Makers of the hemp ones have been idle for a long time.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Americanism Sitting in the kitch- dren before their swell friends.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Leader: One who uses blockheada as stepping stones to . feed trough.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

Scientists say that life. even with the aid Of oxygen. would be i'm possible above an altitude Of 45.000 feet, because of the low atmospheric pressure.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The doom of warfare sounded when patriots began to rob the home folks instead of the enemy.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
Facts undEancies

If you enjoy it hugely. and are ashamed to let people know you enjoy 1t, 1t Is called "hokum."
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

W. 1lA lot+-ND or
 ITS LEADER! A white-haired woman is planning to swim the English channel this summer.
 It's already been swum once by an Ederle lady!
 THE MIRTH OF A NATION JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
 Helps the STARVING DAWES CALLS GROCER
 And Orders BIG CHEESE CHARLES NJ. SCHWAB
 Bees His Picture HUNG COOLIDGE WILL
 Visit Bull RUN A MASTER LAZYMAN! Evelyn: You say Roger fl too
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The sea of matrimony is the only one where squalls make adventures safer.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

It's all right to be photographed holding your chin in your hand if that Is the only way you can keep your chin still.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
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Another d.. ge. ous walk of life Is that from the parking place to the office.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

A national advertisement of Los Angeles says: Everything, and
 more, for entertainment" Few sec. tions back East offer anything more than everything.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
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Neuhes AsAis 0aseas q Clsealatiou ThA 1 B. C ts national organization which furn.shes newpapers and adver' easerp with . strictly honest analysis 0! elfcsiation Ous circulation stst,st,cs are boaeA upoa thie audit This insures pro. teetiea against fraud In newspaper dts tibs&ion fgures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
SPIRES AND GARGOYLES
How Things Do Change!

How Things Do Change!
 When She is Thirteen: You wanta know how old I am. Billie? ? We'll. I'm fifteen and going on four -I mean sixteen. Sure. I'll go to the dance with you.'
 When She is Twenty-Stx: on yes, I'm nineteen years old, or will be in a few days"
 When She is Thirty Eight: To- morrow's my birthday. and just think! I'll be twenty-nine years old! Dear me, hut that sounds old!"
 When She is Forty-Five: I'm thirty years old. but don't look 1t, do I. Paul?"
 And When She is Eishty-Nine: "so you're a reporter for the paper. eh? You want to know how old ] am? We'll. sir. you may not believe 1t, but I'm a hundred and three - the oldest inhabitant. yessiree! Ex- cuse me Mister. while light my clay pipe and I'll tell you all about it."
 Edgar Kenan
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28
AND HOW!

Glen: 'Ts Claire a steady necker?' Daniel: "Is she! Why that girls got callouses all over her Adams applet"
 Betty Hamburger
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The only individual whose pres ence could add news value to a Lindbergh stunt is Cupid.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

The Herald is on sale daily iA New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times squsre; Schultss Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. l.nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-28

"A train of thought" expresses 1t nicely. The conductor of the train may be original. but somebody else laid the track long ago.