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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

the purpose and for the benefit OF
the public.
The Sunset Rock Association has
had commendable public enterprise.
Formed at time when the scenic
eminence was in danger Of being
despoiied by commerce, it did a
laudable service in saving it for
posterity. At that time state parks
were scarcely thought of, especially
not in connection with Sunset Rock.
The associations structure at the
top Of the bluff has been well ap-
preciated and often used by mixers
and visitors generally. Unfortunate
ly mischievous boys also have visit
ed it from time to time. As a state
park it would no doubt also insure
the frequent visits OF state police or
official caretakers, which would be
something gained.
There is no question that scenic
ally Sunset Rock is one OF the most
attractive parts of Hartford county.
knowledge throughout the state and
county that the state has accepted
the area for a park will also induce
more visitors to share in the out
look. As the name would imply, a
sunset view on a good day from this
eminence Is an experience long to
be remembered. one that cannot be
surpassed by many mile of travel
to other parts of the state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

The Hartford metropolitan area"
is a resonant term which sounds inn
pressive. Another equally sonorous
term is Greater Hartford To hear
the boosters in the capital city talk
Hartford is destined to take in 4
large slice of Hartford county. They
haven't yet figured upon gobbling
up New Britain, but then, no one
can tell what the future has in
store. New Britain itself, however
is also getting greater" and has a.
metropolitan area that is not to be
sneezed at. With Maple Hill and
Elm Hill knocking at the gates or
the city and demanding an early
entrance it seems entirely likely
that We are making practical head.
way while in Hartford there is more
talk than Roadway. Which also
causes us to wonder if Berlin and
a part of Kensington care to be
Identified with New Britain? We are
perfectly reasonable about it, not
wishing them to join us if they do
not wish to. But the latch string is
always outside the door.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Local police probably will be In
terested in reading about the short
time parking rules being adopted In
4 horde of cities as a sure method
Of alternating the downtown traffic
problems. Merchants everywhere
are beginning to realize that long
time parkers in front OF their places
of business do not indicate that the
parker is buying goods. Nine times
out of ten he merely Is using the
city streets instead of garage and
discourages real customers from
reaching store with convenience.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
MRS. SHAVER'S ACT

Mrs. Glenn l.. Shaver, wife of the
Democratic national committee
chairman since 1924, did an
astounding thing in attacking the
party's standard bearer.
This species of back seat driving
in politics is quite new. Though one
cannot blame Chairman Shaver for
the outburst, the likelihood is strong
that his influence in the 1923 party
organization will wane. He has been
identified with the anti-Tammany
wing Of the party and on July IL a
new national chairman will be chos-
en-. That's the part that hurts in the
Shaver family.
The claims OF Mrs. Shaver that
the candidate is ''charlatan and a
faker" Of course are too ridiculous
to require comment from any
source. Her candid announcement
that the platform is 4 Joke" is
made Of the same cloth in view of
everyone's knowledge that 1t more
definitely grapples with public ques-
tons in most Of Its important
planks than the Republican plat
form does. Platforms may not
amount to a great deal in our day.
but at any rate the Democratic ex-
hibition Is somewhat better from
any angle than that of the grand
old party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Comes a gentleman and tells US
that the reds" in the city have been
organizing Another told Ills that
half the Italians in the city are
red" a ridiculous appraisal which
was aptly denied. This is rather
late in the day to work the red
scare but it is a free country and
anyone has a right to get excited
about the stories. AS for ourselves,
we still cling to the notion, but
tressed by cold statistics, that there
are fewer reds in this country than
in any other. In the recent German
election the Communists registered
8, 100000 votes. which is a greater
ratio to the population than the
third party in the L. 8. registered
during the 1924 election.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
IS Kears Ago Today

Thermometers along Main street
registered IS degrees at : o'clock
this afternoon. This was considered
quite the limit, and there were few
people on the street except the po-
/ liceman on duty. and even he sough:
shelter under the trees in Central
park.
At the coming Business Mems out
ing the New Britain merchants will
meet those of Bristol on the dia-
mond. The local team will be COM
posed of N. P. Leghorn, If; H. F..
Damon. IS; G. w. Klett. ID; G. e.
Bunney, 2b; J. NJ. Halloran, c; H.
p. Carroll. CT: A. A. Sampson, 3b;
George Vivian, RI; T. w. O'Connor.
r: substitutes. H. L. Mills. H. r.
Sloper. J. J. Higgins, J. NJ. Mailman.
! The State Police Chiefs associa-
ton will hold its annual meeting at
Stamford on the first Tuesday In
August. Chief Rawlings IL the first
vice president.
John Sloan, Jr. will attend the
Temple of Honor meeting in Calu-
met, No. in August. w. ]. Raw
lings and A. l.. Thompson are also
representatives from this state but
will be unable to attend. City Clerk
Thompson will attend the o. U. A..
NJ. convention at Wheeling, W.
/ Va. in September.
! New Britain Swedes are to observe
the Tooth anniversary of the birth
day of John Ericsson on Friday.
July 81. They do not know what
form the celebration viii take. but
they feel they should do something
big in memory of the man who In
vented the Monitor.
A meeting of st. Marks church
will be held this evening. The
church has arranged for the pur-
chase of the +. H. Allis property on
Lexington street for use as a par
sonage.
1t was said today that the repub-
lican town committee would select
the probation officer. Truant Off,
, Ger McCue is being doomed for the
place because hts work IN along
parallel lines With that Of the new
officer.
! Jennings & Graves Of Hartford
have made bid for the Opera
house. and the directors will meet
this evening.
Riding on trolley cars 10 the only
way to escape the heat these days.
and crowds Of young ladies in their
white gowns ana psek-a-boo sissvss
are seen on the cars. accompanied
by their duck-class escorts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
SUNSET ROCK PARK

The plan of the Sunset Rock AS
sociation to present it to the state
for park has everything to COM
mend it. When the state owns the
promontory the scenery will not be
changed. but the character of the
surroundings no doubt will be great
ly improved. 1t is the function of
the state park commission to inn
prove the grounds. provide paths
plant trees and otherwise improve
the acreage under Its Jurisdiction
This work can be performed better
by the state than by a private or
ganization, unless the latter has q
plenitude OF money to expend for
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

vision. are used customarily only
for short periods Of time. and are
frequently accompanied by steam
and odors which require ventilation.
all helps to lessen the amount of
trouble from them. The so-called
radiant glow" type Of stove has
been found likely to produce carbon
monoxide gas whenever the radiants
glow over three-fourths of the dis
lance from the bottom to the top.
This type Of stove is not SO common
In this part of the country but Ia
frequently used where natural gas is
available.
An important fact Is that it is
only the carbon monoxide deaths
that come strongly to attention.
There is no record of the headaches
or general weakening of health by
breathing in this poisonous COM
pound. Carbon monoxide deaths
and sickness are easily preventable
BY proper precautions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

This being presidential year.
everyone with senatorial ambitions
in Massa chusetts is anxious to be the
tail to the presidential kite, in spite
of the fact that the man considered
to be the big kite in Massac husetts.
Mr.. Coolidge, ia not running. So far
Ave candidates have announced
their willingness to be the nominee
on the Republican ticket. One OF
these will have the pleasure OF rum
ming against Senator David ]. Walsh,
who a. usual isn't worrying about
the outcome.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

The new park superintendent
clyde Ellingwood, apparently has
started his duties in manner to
meet with the approval OF the city 8
athletes who use the parks when II
doesn't rain. The new superintend-
ent Is reported to be the acme OF
courtesy, anxious at every turn to be
of service to The baseball players.
tennis players, and what not. Filing
wood is making no mistake in
adopting this attitude, which in his
case seems to come natural and is
not due to any temporary desire to
mollify the so-called sporting public.
Courtesy always pays, especially in
good will.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
SPIRES AND GARGOYLES
The IneyttAbleS

From the moment when he first
opened a geography. Jimmy Mos
kinsky was fascinated by relief
maps.
During every spare minute Jimmy
sat fashioning mountains, with "a
thick paste of flour and water, OF
sheets Of cardboard.
With a slight touch of his fingers
he would change mighty peak to a
low hill, or. with an added COB OF
paste, he would transform a broad
plain to a towering mass.
His teacher prophesied Jimmy
would become an eminent &C.
ographer. His parents agreed with
her.
So Jimmy grew to manhood. To-
day he is still making relief maps.
But now he is known as James J.
Moskine, the internationally famous
plastic surgeon!
&C. Warden La Roe
The Man Who Would Be King!
(After Seeing the Queen jenkins
Decides to Try Little Royal Stuff
on His Wife,
Jenkins: arise vassal, and fetch
me tonight's paper"
Mrs. Jenkins: Say! Who are you
talking to-"
Jenkins: Bring me the paper and
my carpet slippers. varlot! And back
out of my presence when you 90! II
you are real good Ill let you kiss
my hand"
Mrs. Jenkins: who do you think
YOU are?"
Jenkins: I'm king of this house.
hold, I'll tell you that. and I'm 60
ing to rule over it with an iron
hand from now on! You may kiss
the cuff of my trousers"
Mrs. Jenkins: You're going to
rule me with an iron hand, Ell?
What! After me ruling you for
twenty years with a wooden rolling
pin? II you're king. here 10 where
you get crowned. right now! You
may go out in the kitchen, your
majesty. and kiss the dishtowel!"
Sidney r. Little
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
Obseruations
On The Weather
(Contributed)

Washington, July Forecast for
Southern New England: Fair and
slightly warmer Saturday; Sunday
fair.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Fair and slightly warmer Saturday:
Sunday partly cloudy.
Conditions: The Atlantic coast
disturbance is moving slowly east.
ward, being centered Friday even.
ing south Of Nantucket. The indi.
cations are for mostly fair weather
Saturday and Sunday In the Wash
ington forecast district.
1t will be slightly warmer over
Aofthern ltstStetn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
Carbon MOalONitle Gas
Menace to Household

In connection with the proposed
ordinance requiring householders to
connect their gas water heaters
with vents so that carbon monoAide
gas may escape to the open air, it Is
interesting to note that the state
board of health this week issued a
bulletin on this subject. The in
formation contained therein is time
ly in New Britain which has not
been as progressive as several other
cities where laws for this purpose
have been adopted.
Carbon monoxide is deadly
poisonous gas which steals upon a
person without warning as to odor,
according to the bulletin. 1t is a
product Of incomplete combustion.
In the ordinary hot water heater.
the gas Is mixed in the burner with
primary supply of air and the
burning mixture also combines out
side the burner with q secondary
supply of air in the heater. If the
air supply is plentiful and no OBJ
struction exists, the combustion
takes place completely. Occasional
ly an excessive primary supply Of
air may cause fiash-backs and
flames are thrown through the ports
at high rates with dangerous re-
suits. Fortunately, people usually
recognize this condition and turn
the gas off. The most important
cause of trouble is the lack Of pri-
mary air supply. particularly in hot
water heaters. This may be due to
gradual clogging OF the inlet air
ports with dust or possibly to faulty
adjustment. The gas flame in the
heater then may rise to the point
where it strikes on the coil pipe con-
tanning cold water. The resultant
cooling may reduce the temperature
Of the gas below the combustion
point. The incomplete combustion
allows carbon monoxide to escape
into the room and may cause sick
ness or death.
The venting OF kitchen ranges is
always desirable but the probability
OF trouble from these Is remote.
Trouble 10 possible II the burners
are set too high and the inner blue
cone Of the flame strikes the vessel
placed over It. Gas plates for heat
ing water in the laundry are an
other possible source Of trouble.
The fact that gas plates and kitchen
a. ranges are usually under super.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

quite long time about that project
Of sending a rocket to the moon.
wonder why they't hop Off"
Jarvis: Maybe they're waiting
for good weather. or else they
haven't found an American Girl
eager to hop off on IT,"
Irwin Raider
Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
GOLD EXPORTS AND STOCKS

Keen observers OF the trend in
Wall Street have placed an index
finger upon what they believe ia
the true reason for the recent fluc-
tuation in the market. No less an
authority than the National City
Bank Of New York, 1t its most re-
cent statement, has included a sum-
mary Of what 1t comedies to be 1.-THE
principal factors In the money mar
ket over the last five years." The
chief factor. it is quite reasonably
shown. has been the import and ex-
port of gold and the absorption Of
credit by the stock market.
The countrys holdings Of gold in
creased from $4.04s. 900, 900 on June
30, 1928, to the peak figure Of
$4,61o. 100000 on May /, 1927. or by
s561,0oo, 1000. Thus the banks, ca
pacity TO issue their own credit was
augmented. so that the total loans
and investments of all banks in the
country reporting to either the ma
tional or state authorities increased
from s43.75s,o 100000 to 353,ss4,-
100000, or approximately s1s Of
credit expansion to each 81 Of addi-
tional gold. Bank deposits increased
in proportion. "These figures Illus
trate the pyamiding of bank credit
upon gold reserves" says the report,
"a practice entirely legitimate with
In safe limits and which obviously
greatly increases the service OF the
reserves
This great expansion Of credit
was not needed to supply the erdi-
nary needs Of trade and industry.
but furnished great possibilities for
trading in securities. Consequently
brokers' loans went beyond $4,000
100000 and there were some OBJ
servers who believed they would 20
much higher. But the rediscount
rate was raised to ~, per cent and
gold began to be exported-$60O.-
100000 since last September. This
loss Of gold was approximately five
sixths Of the gain In the period from
1928 to 1927. This would have been
a calamity under the old banking
system. but the Federal Reserve
system is intended to protect
against such emergencies by provid-
ing q reserve of credit. The gold
was exported without a correspond
ing contraction of credit, it Is ex-
planned. the large reserves having
served as cushion to partly absorb
the shock.
IF the outstanding volume
Of bank credit had been con-
tracted as the result of recent
gold exports at the same rate
as 1t was increased when an
equal amount of gold came into
the country" says the report.
the stock exchange would have
experienced a liquidation which
in comparison with that which
occurred last month would have
been rs cyclone to an evening
zephyr"
We have no doubt, however, that
there are optimists in Wall street
spectators on the outside looking in
who do not believe word of this.
They see nothing but a huge ad-
vance ahead. irrespective of gold
exports. Conservative minded peo-
pie, however. will regard the bank
report with being more in conforms
ity with the facts. These facts are
that pursuant 10 the importation Of
vast hordes OF gold credit expanded
ana the bull market was advanced:
and with the return Of gold to Eu-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
A PERSONALITY TOUR

Efforts seem to be under way to
have Al Smith DO more talking I'm
person" than was At first planned.
That will be an ADVANTAGE to Smith.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
On the City ano lts People
White House Doors Open
to q Great American

| to q Great American =.
When March I, 1929. daWns man
! who started life under handicaps and
who blazed his way to the stars in
spite of difficulties will step into the
White House as president of the
United States.
He will have reached the zenith
of citizenship, a goal which. in
theory at least, may be attained by
every citizen born in America. He
will have sent ringing again down
the corridors of time the declaration
that America is a land of unlimited
opportunities.
From humble beginning to the
highest office at the disposal of
American voters. a position admitted
at this day to be the most exalted
in the world, will be the path which
he will have Travelled.
Nothing in the history of the
United States is more assuring to the
rank and file. Nothing SO clearly
exemplifies the possibilities extended
to every man who has prepared him
self for civic service and responsible
tiles.
When this man who will be the
next president was born no one
could say that he would some day
be the head Of our government. In
fact, the odds were against him. 1t
was not by chance or blind luck that
he paved the way for his elevation.
He has paid for the honor which will
be accorded him by development OF
character and by service to his fell
lowmen. Events have determined
that he shall be the leader of great
nation. Destiny has SO shaped his
course in life that the portals of the
White House are swinging out TO ad-
NIT him. More than 1o0,00o.0O0
people will acclaim him chief.
The man may be Herbert Hoover.
engineer and administrator. or 1t
may be Governor Alfred +. Smith,
humanitarian and also admins
traitor. Until the electors declare
their preference not even the most
astute students of politics can pre-
dict with any degree of gertrude
which it will be. But it will be one
or the other, and with his Inaugural
ton there will go forth to the world
the message that America offers its
greatest treasure to the man VINO
can prove his worth regardless OF
humble origin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Aembes Of tbs Aeesoiots4 rTeas
The Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
titled to the U.s. foS ~ publication VI
all nsws credited to u or not otherwtse
credited In this paper ead also local
asvs published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
? !? /?

kind-hearted Bachelor: You
must take me to your church some
day"
Marie mot toe youns): "Oh, sir.
This is so student"
&C. A. Buehler.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

rope liquidation set in. To 2 reason
able person the evidence In quite
conclusive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
Social

A popular song-writer says he is
going to devote his leisure time to
poultry-farming.
1t will be a proud day for him
when he succeeds In making his
hens lays as profitable as his own.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
TELEPHONE CAlo
Business Oiace 80. VS.
Editorial Rooms 80. 80

The only PRINTABLE advertising medium
u the City. Circulation books and prose
room alvays open to advertiser
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Mrs. Coolidge needs a good rest.
You can't move out and leave dust
and carpet tacks everywhere II you
know the people who are moving in.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Somehow 4 rest doesn't seem 20
necessary If the boss doesn't hesi-
tate at all when you mention a va
cation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

A herman u one big enough to
endure his wife's bossinS without
feeling resentful.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

0atsss1 u the Rsse O0cs st New Brit
ain - oseosd Gas Nail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
Facts adEancies

Another explanation Of several
things IL 4 girl in IS stockings pick.
ing 1o.cent cotton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Love is the quality that makes a
girl seem wonderful even after you
discover she is an awful liar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
Musical

Musical compositions by the wives
of Henry VIII were recently played
in London.
1t Is stated, however, that the
compositions were not the main
cause why Henry VIII changed his
wives so often!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

1t is estimated that ; per cent Of
those who think stocks will keep on
going up forever will have turkey
on Thanksgiving.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

1t really takes three days for q
picnic: one to prepare for 1t. one to
enjoy it, and one to scratch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

The measure Of a man is the
amount Of money required to make
him begin talofng about the com.
mon people"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Strange that nobody has invented
a fly tray resembling 4 bald head.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Menses Asdit t3eseas q Ctgcslatt0a
The 4 q. c. 70 national orgsn'sation
which Furnishes nswqapers and adSsr-
,issEs with . strictly honest analye!s Of
clrcula tion. Our circulation statist,cs are
-assd upon this audit This ENSURES pro-
lection against fraud IN asvspaps' d:s-
eributiea agures 70 both national and
local sdvertioera
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Page what's Her Name:
Edison: They've been talking
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

The old-time political speech
aroused more enthusiasm, but the
audience had more enthusiastic
liquor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
D I o
Medical

4 Seattle man who claimed to
have lived for three months on two
apples a day was taken i'll recently
and had to undergo medical treat
ment.
We assume that the doctor was
away at the time!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Some cosmetics are 50 useless,
however, that the most liberal use
of French In the advertising can't
put them over.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-07

Americanism: Bringing home
souvenirs; wondering what to do
with them; throwing them away.