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New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
VICTORY OF OIL OVER ELECTRICITY

The common, old-style, old-fash- toned kerosene lamp-the sort tha: i helped to make the Standard OH company fanlous-has won a notable , victory in Connecticut.
 The Connecticut Light & Power company, which manufacture and sells electricity wholesale and retail, must be gravely nonplussed, if not completely f!abbergasted.
 The victory of oil has been over electricity. One foremost Connecticut institution--no less than the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road company-has found it more satisfactory to use oil lamps in sta- tions than electric lamps.
 Shades of Tom Edison. the West inghousc and the General Electric. Such things do happen.
 The reason may De simple-to the New Haven railroad. To the critical public in need of transportation no reason is simple enough.
 The railroads branch line from Berlin 10 Middletown for years wa> operated by electricity. Tho station at East Berlin was lighted up wit h bright and cheerful" electric globes.
 Retrenchment and invention com- bined to spell the doom of the lights. instead Of electric coaches the rail- road adopted gasoline coaches; and now, though the trolley wires are still there, they are not alive with current. And at East Berlin, instead Of electric lights, common oil lamps, such as were common at railroad stations during the COS, are being used.
 The tragedy al Westfield is even worse. The station vas a fayorite gathering place for farmers each night. and many the election that was won and lost there. The West iield station at night now is entire ly dark, there being only day service concerning selling tickets. Thus the New Haven saves penny here and another there
 The change from elactric-pro- peiied to gasoline raiI-busgi,s on the Berlin -M.ddlctown branch is sig Hiilcant. Not many years ago the be lief Was widely held that el.ctricjt+ would supp!ant steam on the rails After start in this direction had been made railroad executives seen, 10 have lost confidence in the future of electricity as a pulling poweh
 Now even the lowly gasoline rail-
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
HEARsTs EXPLANATION

w. R. Hearst is to be congratu- lated upon not disputing the find ings of his own handwriting experts, who have informed him that their verdict in the so-called Mexican documents, published recently with flamboyant yellowness by his news- papers. are spurious. Mir. Hearst is likewise to be con graduated upon rendering the ver- dict of his own handwriting experts to the Senate investigating commit tee, although his attorney was not disposed to add words by way of an explanation.
 What is more difficult to under stand is why handwriting experts were not employed upon decipher- ing such allegedly important docu- ments before they were published broadcast throughout the land. In
 
 such matters hindsight is not as good as foresight.
 When a congressman Mir. Hearst was q remarkably weak brother. He is just as weak now as he was then. But at the head of the vast Hearst chain of newspapers he has more power than a congl essman in his widest dreams could think of pos sessing: and for this reason he should exercise commensurately greater caution in entering upon document-printing campaign before their handwriting was even investi- gated. before their authenticity was proven.
 The publisher says he never be- lieved the unjust reflections" upon senators contained in the documents. But millions of his readers got the impression that some of our sena- tors were grafters, that they had had improper dealings with the Mexican government, and left with the idea that somebody got the mil lions of money the documents light ly referred to.
 Now that the big splurge is end- ed the Hearst editors doubtless will console themselves with the accepted belief that the public will quickly forget the startling documents. Hope will remain. perhaps. that the same public will gobble up the implica- tions. innuendos and hints of the next splurge just as easily.
 Next time. however. it is probable that the handwriting experts will be employed before and not after the event.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
25 Years Ago Today (From Paper of That Date)

The High sch pol basketball team played Middlctown in that city last night. The game ended with the score a tie, each side making 25 points.
 The attendance at the town meet ing in Turner hall last evening was limited only by the capacity of the building. Mayor Bassett presided. w. F.. Atwood introduced resolution calling for the adoption of the po- lice benefit fund. He said he had looked in the laws very thoroughly end that there was nothing against it. The proposal was carried with q whoop. T. w. Mitchell introduced q resolution requesting the common council to set a mne-foot building line on Arch street, but B. r. Gaff- ney moved to postpone this lndefi- nitcly. J. II. kirkham said that It would cost the town s10,o0o in dam- ages to establish the line. MT. Cur tis asked why the matter had been brought before d town meeting when the council had explicit instructions. 4. P, Marsh said that Mr. Cur is might give some more information hv telling when ne would finish the Grammar school. Finally, by a vote of about three to two. the postpone ment was effected.
 A stranger stole five sweaters from in front of N. E. Mag's store this afternoon, a but he was seen by 4 policeman and arrested just as he vas putting one of them on.
 Principal Marcus White of the Normal school will deliver a lecture in Charlmont, Mass. tomorrow.
 A meeting was held at the Hotel I}cloin last evening to form a bas- kctball Ieasne 4mong local clubs to play preiiminar. to inc Saturday professional games. The teams 10 play will be the Somerset, Pastine. seneca, Alpine. and Tontine clubs and the '. NJ. T. A. &; B. team. Thn Plainville scle ctmen. P. !. Prior, C. w Hird, and F. A. Tinker, have called special meeting of the voters 10 get the opinion of the townsp"oplc on tte licensing of hotels.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Do you think 1t raised her temper. aaure!"
 Harold: T don't know. but t sot an awful rise out of her mether!"
 -Winifred GAeehy
 Ruins the Cusors! Catherine: James Veit il some kisser."
 Theresa: Does he kiss the blues away"
 Catherine: Does he? That boy ruins your blues. rouge, mascara. and all the other colors you've got."
 Walter J. Goldsmith
 Some Heat! Rufus: "Wheah yo' goin,' Lafe?" I.afayette: ''To de dentist. to hab two new gold crowns put in." Rufus: Somebody walloped yo' in de face. eh?"
 Lafayette: Nav. I dun kissed Mandy Scott las night, an her kiss es wuz so hot dey melted my gold crowns!"
 Edmund Ryers Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
AN ALTO PRICE WAR

The automobile manufacturers have been assuring each other that nothing has been further from their thoughts this year than price war. Cut-throat price -slashing, they have pointed out, is foolish to all con- cerned. Some of them have indicated that in the long run not even the public benefits.
 But despite their soft-soap language, their deeds have not been of 2 piece with their language. The price war in the automobile field seems to be the most desperate war in which the industry has ever en- gagged, and naturally enlists the at tention of millions of automobile owners.
 It is also some indication that the fabled ''saturation point" is nearer. During the years when demand for automobiles was more of an auto- matic process emphasis upon price was not prime essential. Now the point has been reached where one of the mainstays of the automobile industry is the manufacture of cars for replacement purposes It is lucky for this important industry that motor cars do not have as long 6 life, even with the best of care, as cation. With 20,o00,000 cars operat- cd, there is a market for about B. 0o0,o00 replace units every year.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
"A @Ci?o5NNH!E::G@:r:6lc1Uyr1' { ? H!:!:: : ;: i J [ '*
 CONNECTICUT CHAMBER or COMMERCE
A Hat for Every Head

Hat for Every Head
 manufactured products in America to jealousy British manufacturers hats which being the Colonies early in century. until after the Revolution. how the industry with the zeal which entry other lines of manufacturing and which placing this in the lead in the manuac fur-felt hats.
 Danbury world other Con- nectct cities took the lead in other industries but the making hats today this state takes several other in Fair field county.
 Thryeigt factories during 1925 hats valued s3S9S9 thus placing Connecticut ahead of Pennsylvania its competitor which produced felt hats valued at c 17549 New York followed with value of $16,75541S with New Jersey. fourth ss794S9 The commodity for the 4S states $S00669 Thus Connecticut SSea of the counrys output No other New England makes showing in this industry 1925 cost $16,34622S Wages paid 5495 wage amounted to $7.429.167.
 The value of this industry three times greater than it in 1914 From percentage basis tc increased from 25 the production in 1914 3Sco in 1925.
 Tomorrow-Connectcut Was Not Always United.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

One reason why there were fewer divorces in the old days was because women just took in washing and made the best of things. When you gossip: you give your- self away; for people always gossip about their own class.
 It may not be significant. but the divorce evil and peanut butter de- veloped at about the same time
 A million dollars couldn't buy four Senator's, but a s4.30 breakfast has been known to turn the trick.
 Americanism: Scolding the child ren for being what they are: trying to live up to them so they won't be ashamed of you.
 Mot guilty" is the shorter way. but in some instances the jury might as well say: we find the ac- cused innocent of poverty"
 Happy thought! You needn't even lock your car if you'll drive nail in tire when you park.
 He isn't a real capitalist unless he lives in a cold sweat until the presidential candidates are nomin- ated.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

car succeeds in knocking out what used to be one of the most important electric branch lines on the New Haven system. And with its death East Berlin goes back to oil lamps.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

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New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
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New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Shoe laces threaded through eye letholes and finished in q bow are faddish for afternoon dresses in Lndon this season.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
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New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Slipped One Over! Uncle Tom: "So ye jest got back from the city? They tell me them fellers is certainty slickers down there." Uncle Ned: Huh! put one over on 'em at the hotel where I stopped" Uncle Tom: Says how?"
 Uncle Ned: They charged me five dollars a day for a room and . bath."
 Uncle Tom: "Yes?"
 Uncle Ned: And. durn 'em, took two baths!"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

It's Gay-viation Year! Last year was aviation's own, Come on, Folks, let's make this one known For Gay-viation-one that places Grins on all the wide worlds faces!
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotalins's Newsstand, Times Square; schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. &end Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
Facts uad Fancies

Most of the scorning of common people is done by authors who slept in their underwear until they were grown.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Milk Is mostly water fin any case but our milk man doesn't seem able to acquire the cows knack of mix ing it.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
THE FOURTH DINENS SION

GAS II Reached The Fun Shop) Richard: May l kiss you now, dearest ?"
 Marion: Wait a while" Richard: Why" Marion: "I was raised in the south. big boy, and I'm not used to these sudden changes in tempera ture yet.'
 M. L. T. fAnd As Solved By Other T'un Shop Contributors)-
 The Kind of n Risef HarHny. nCn NAH IisSod ITdiAi d, 2
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

in their underwear until they were grown.
 Political boss: A man who runs things because he is shrewd and un- scrupulous and the people don't give a darn.
 Perhaps that kind of Q man is called crab because crab is so arranged by Nature that he can't go forward.
 Times change, and people may yet use snakebite as an antidote for H. quor.
 People may have been more pious in the old days; but they wore patches, and one seldom saw patched knees.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
THE FUN SHOP COURSE IN
 NEWS WRITING

Lesson Ono Here's What Happened: Tommy Powers swallowed a half dollar. And Here's How To Write The Item:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

untsrsd ae the Post Ofics at New Brit sin e Second Ciao Mail Natter.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Funny world. Most of the people who are hurrying to get somewhere aren't going to do much of anything when they get there.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Correct this sentence: "John and read every evening"" said she, put neither ever annoys the other by reading passages aloud"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Fortunately, none of the world $ big jobs are held by men who have their photographs made with the'r chins in their hands.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
DOCS SAVE LADS LIFE IN
 COIN PROBE: SOLVE
 MONEY CRASH PROBLEM

I
 Tommy Powers, age 5, alleged to be the son of J. II. Powers, ru- mored banker, is believed to be on the road to recovery today after an operation by Dr. William Pierce, fla nous local surgeon.
 A coin. claimed 10 be a half dol lar. was removed, nurses say, from the throat of the youngster, accord ing to internes. at an hour reported to be nine o'clock last night.
 ''Wow! Baw! Wowie!" said Tom my in statement given to report CTS after the alleged operation. I'm glad we got the fifty cents back" the child's father is said to have told the physician. "Itll help pay your bill" The doctor, accord ing to bystanders, made the follow ing statement: Tt was easy-I Simply used the ncckotonsile-ade- noidscope, an instrument invented Ey myself. By it's means I changed the four bits to two quarters, end | the rest was quite simple" 1 Lesson Two Here's What Happened: A young man had his arm around a girl in the park.
 And Here's How To Write The Item:
 Police Rahl Love Nest of Gay
 Romeo During Petting Party Jack Woodman, alias Darling" :" alias "Lover-boy" and Mae Ryan, alias Sweet Mamma" were arrested today by a squad of brave police men when the city park was raided by order of courageous Police Chief Dudgeon. When arrested, in broad daylight. the two had their arms around each other, and, officers say, Woodman was whispering what was believed to be sweet nothings in the girls ear.
 The man, who is 20 years of age, has 8 long police record, being ar- rested at the age of 10 for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk and at the age of 13 for matching pennies on the way 10 Sunday School. The girl too, is an old offender. having been arrested once for smiling at a traffic policeman.
 "Ill send 'em to the preacher for life sentence" stated Police Judge Osborne, and make an example of them.'
 This paper congratulates the en- : tire riot squad for their extreme ] fearlessncss in making this daring raid and hopes that deserved promo ton will come to them at once.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Old Dobbin had his faults, but he didn't wrap himself around a tele- phone pole when the driver tried to kiss somebody.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
ADOPTED BY RECLAMATION!

Some like credit, Some like cash. I like girls With lots of pash.-
 Grant Borjes
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
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Seod all coaamunjcattons to Fun shop Editor, cero of the New issttain Herald. sad yoar letter wiu be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

A friend is one who can offer you something to drink that would make you hopping mad if an enemy wished it on you.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

When you gossip: you give your- self away; for people always gossip about their own class.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
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New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

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New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

It may not be significant. but the divorce evil and peanut butter de- veloped at about the same time
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

Harvey: So you kissed Edith, eh? ]
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05
Lesson Two

Here's What Happened: A young man had his arm around girl in the park.
 And Here's How To Write The Item:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-05

A million dollars couldn't buy four Senator's, but a s4.30 breakfast has been known to turn the trick.
Evening star., 1928-11-28

Miss Evelyn Adah Sidener Of Indian
apolis are the guests of DR.. and Mrs
Charles <. Ferguson.
Mrs. Frank B. Fuller of Winnetka
ILL.,, is at the Mayf1ower, having ar
rived here from New York. Mrs. Fuller
accompanied group of young people
from Chicago to the Harvard
game Saturday. Those In the party
were Miss Judith Boddie, Miss Rosa
mond Coffin, Mr. Howard van S. Tracy
Mr.. Romeyne Scribner and Mr.. FL
bridge Anderson.
Mrs. Caroline Eggleston Bacon will
entertain Friday evening at an informal
evening of music in her apartment, 1918
H street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry K. McHarg, jr.,
OF New York and Michigan, are at the
Mayflower to be near their daughters,
Miss Jane McHarg and Miss Estherbelle
McHarg, who are students at Holton
Arms School this season. Mr.. and Mrs.
McHarg will spend Thanksgiving in Vir-
ginia, where their daughters will join
them Sunday.
Riding and Hunt Club Gives
Last Hunt Of Season Tomorrow.
The Riding and Hunt Club will
close its most successful hunting sea-
son with Thanksgiving day hunt
which will take place tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock at Massachusetts
avenue extended.
The annual Haddassah THANKSGIVING
ball will be held in the Washington
Hotel tomorrow night at o'clock
Mrs. Henry GunderSheimer is chair
man Of the program committee and
Mrs. William L. Ogus is president of
the local chapter
Invitations for an hour with great
story tellers have been sent out by Mrs.
Florence Jackson Stoddard this eve-
ming in the studio of Mrs. Eva Whit
ford Lovette, at 1871 Connecticut ave-
nue.. at $3.50 o'clock. The tea of the
International Association of Art and
Letters will be given Saturday after
noon from 4:3O to $50 o'clock in the
Portland Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-11-28

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meower, teasingly delightful than any single
coffee grown
The old Maxwell House in Nashville-where this
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for its wonderful coffee. Now the fame of Maxwell
House Coffee has spread from coast to coast North,
South, East and West, it is the coffee served daily
in Americas foremost homes, preferred by Americas
leading hostesses.
You yourself can get Maxwell House Coffee today
from your grocer. 1t comes sealed in tin to protect
all its fragrance and flavor.
Evening star., 1928-11-28

\ REGAL FIGURE in the established social life
n of Chicago and Lake Forest Mrs. J. Ogden
Armour is one of Americas most important hostesses
Her spacious apartment on Sheridan Road is fire.
quently the scene of distinguished dinner for
twelve. The dining room, its dignifed Adam and
Chippendale furniture enriched and mellowed by
fine paintings, mandarin brocades and the sparkle of
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The menu-Cream of pea soup, soft shelled crabs
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prairie chicken with baked oranges, asparagus with
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offers always something choice.
Mrs. Armour may conclude dinner delightfully."-
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Evening star., 1928-11-28
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her own breakfast tray. When she is in
Europe her breakfast coffee is prepared in
her own rooms and it is duty of her personal
maid to have a sufficient quantity of Maxwell
House Coffee packed for her use when she
goes abroad.
Evening star., 1928-11-28
CvER THIS COFFEE MANY

A SOUTHERN GALLANT PLEDGED
HIS LOVE-" The chronicler of the
rich pattern of picturesque life at
the Old Maxwell House in Nashville
glimpses it here in tender mood.
In it's genial welcome, its delicious
food and its wonderful coffee, this
hotel typi6ed Dixie's highest stand
ards of good living.
Evening star., 1928-11-28
SOCIETY
Continued From Page 18.)

Of Miss Lindsey. They will take the
boat Thursday to Old Point Comfort,
Va, where they will spend several days,
using that as a base from which to
motor to various historic places in Viz
ginia.
Evening star., 1928-11-28

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The Washington times., 1928-04-10
SCHOOLS BEGIN
BUSY SEASONS

Today win mark the occasion
when the District high and prep
schools set their minds To serious
baseball tasks as the scholastia
baseball season win begin in earnest.
Most of the teams have played at
least one or more games, but the
active campaigns win commence
this week.
Three contests are programmed
this afternoon. Jim McNamara ts.
corts his Dewitt Prep tossers down
to Alexandria for a tusseI with the
George Mason High basketballers.
Emerson stacks up against Mike.
Kelley's Central High brigade and
Western goes down to Waynesboro.
Va. for q battle with the Fishburne
Military Academy.
A flock of games are slated CO.
morrow. Eastern travels down sto5
Alexandria for an engagement with
Episcopal: Dewitt Prep encounters
Business High: Bonds opposes EN-.
erson Institute, and Western en-.
cages Staunton Military Academy
at Staunton. Va. ..3