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Where not to use it

Solidon cannot be used everywhere. It
should not be used for patching or redeco-
rating over other wall and ceiling materials.
1t should not be applied over smooth or pol
ished surfaces-over surfaces subjected to
water pressure (damp cellar walls), surfaces
having great suction. or absorptive surfaces
which have not been sized according to def.
mite instructions.
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Suppose a workman be-
gins applying Solidon in a
room at 8 AM. Monday. So
quickly does this material
set that at Q AM. Tuesday
the carpenter can begin put
ting on the wood trim. And
at 0 AM. Wednesday, un-
less the humidity and at
mospheric conditions are
very bad, the painter can
start painting the finished
Solidon wall.
Such speed has never been
possible before. With Soil
don there are no delays
no need to wait months for
the wall or ceiling to dry
out before decorating can
even be started before
people can move into the
building.
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painters or paperhangers to work with. and
dry room to live in-amost at once Paint
and paper finishes will not be damaged. And
repairs due to excessive moisture coming out
of walls and ceilings months later are cut to
nothing.
Saving in material
Already you have read of building schedules
shortened, building cost reduced, and money
saved on repairs. Add to these a saving in
material. You need only one thin coat of
Solidon. So you have less material to buy; less
Soii4os either smoofb !exfsred as atsiysd. i,
,sssyr.,r used brouY plaster applied bonsn
-.~nsM me Ibt method is feVonxd o,sr s,pssm
tM block or briek fer freproof eonarssf;on
Evening star., 1928-03-06

HERE is material . 4. d. new to you :. yet
already established as maker of ceilings
and interior walls 1t is suitable for practically
any type of building where greater strength
and permanency are desired. In the last two
years it has successfully introduced new con-
struction methods has now made possible
economies in home-building that were hitherto
impossible.
The name of this product is Solidon for
Walls and Ceilings.
What is Solidon?
Is Solidon plaster' No. 1t takes the place
of plaster .. gives absolutely different results.
Yet it is like plaster in being structural
material used for the same purpose -.
applied in the same manner.
SoIidon is not plastic paint. Yet it can be
applied like plastic paint can be finished
smooth or in any texture.
What, then, Is SoIidon; A material a..
applied an only one coat 016"-IS" thick
over insulation, plaster, or other wall boards
to make permanent ceiling or wall or
over brown coat plaster especially for textured
finishes. SoIidon can be painted, lacquered,
papercd, or left with the natural
Solidon finish. @MMMMaMWM
GoIidon has been uerfefied for M#$%MMMMMM
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and ceilings in buildings in the Philadelphia dis
trict stand as striking proof of the established
qualities of this product so unusual in its prop
critics. These installations have wthstood the
test of time :. of extremes of dryness and
humidity &. of summer heat and winter cold
:. without sign of failure.
Saves / to ; months in building
Solidon saves from one to three months in
completing building or building operation.
The actual time depends on the size of the job.
In completing Philadelphia apartment house,
Solidon effected a saving Of about 334 months
in the time originally allowed for finishing the
building
SOlidOn used all wInfer
This saving in time can be effected in winter or
summer. Sodon can bc applied in perfect
safety until the temperature reaches l8' f.
below zero. This eliminates cod-weathcr de-
lays in finishing a wall. 1t means increasing
the efficiency of labor and makes possible its
use twelve months year.
Wall ready to finish in IS hours
Three things are responsible for the remark
able Ga vi in ~ i'm I iuc vii n SoI1on
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First printed story of Solidon -.
tested and established in actual use
over two-year period. New type Of
construction no more expensive than
the old. :. already adopted by lead
ing Philadelphia architects and build
ers installations in many kinds
of buildings
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to handle: less to put in the house. You get
the lighter walls so desirable in keeping down
dead weight of materials used in the building
;. and have stronger and more permanent
walls, too.
The cost Of Soiidon
What is the cost of this remarkable material:
In most cases where Solidon is used, walls and
ceilings are no more expensive. And they are
less expensive in many cases.
The actual initial cost of Solidon may be
slightly higher than that of plaster-except in
cases where it is used over brown coat plaster
applied to fireproof walls and ceilings. Here it
is always less expensive in initial cost But con-
slider the saving in time. labor and material in
building: the greater convenience in quicker
construction; and the future savings in repairs.
Then the cost of making walls and ceilings Of
Solidon is no higher after all.
Booklet tells complete story
Where can you learn more about Solidons
From your architect. your builder-the rec
ognixed lumber dealers in your city. Or from
our booklet. 1.-The Story of Solidou." The
coupon will bring it to YOU FREE. without
obligation. Write today. The story grows
more interesting as YOU study it. Solldon
Products, Inc. Wolf 4 Water Streets. Phila-
dclphia, Pa
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Where to use Solidon

Solidon is used over
1. Insulation. plaster, or other wall boards.
Z. Brown coat plaster over
a. Hollow tile
b. Gypsum block
c. Brick
d. Cement building blocks
1t is also used in one coat applied directly to
concrete surfaces.
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1t makes stronger walls and more
permanent ceilings :. which resist
cracking abuse :. fire and
water. Effects savings of time, labor,
material and money never before
possible in construction of a building
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FIRST PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
OF "A WAY TO MAKE STRONGER, MORE
/ PERMANENT WALLS AND CEILINGS
Why this story has
never been printed

two years old. In
every case the product
has lived up 10 our
highest expectations.
Now we want archi-
tects. builders, home
owners and all other
readers of this news.
paper 20 know about
Soiidon for w ails and
Ceilings =. to learn
about its structural
advantages its
many economies in
use, If you read this
and following adver-
tiscments we believe
you will find many
facts of vital interest
and help to you ia de-
signing and building.
.IA4<A>A~y>~~
i. Soiidon Products, Inc.
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papeTcd, or IflL VIII Inc HdfUFaI
Solidon finish.
SoIjdon has been perfected for
two years. Today Solidon walls
Evening star., 1928-03-06

& TWO years ago we
perfected Soli-
don, a new material to
make lighter, stronger
more permanent in-
terror walls and cell
ings for practically
any type Of building.
but we did.nos offer
this product generally
nj. the start.
We first demon
strated beyond ques-
ton It's unusual quail
Y tiles in actual use. To.
day Solidonis making
walls and ceilings in
msny buildings in .
limited area around
Philadelphia. Some
installations are now
~.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
COMPARE BIDS ON
 l5 HIGHWAY JOBS
SuZio and Staff Lowest on Con-
 tract for Granby Street

Announcement of the three lowest bidders on each of the Is highway contracts advertised for June 22 were announced today by Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald. Contracts for the work will be awarded to the lowest bidder in each case.
 Among the contracts awarded will be that covering the construction of the new experimental highway which will be built on the new Hartford Springfield cut of in Suf- field. This award will go to the Lane Construction Corp. of Meriden with a bid of s245,392.30. The experi- mental highway will include the lay ing of F different types of pavement over stretch of almost three miles, Statistics will be maintained upon the original cost of each section and upon the cost of maintenance of each during years 10 come. In this way the department will be able 10 determine exactly which type Of pavement is least costly.
 Peter Suzio and staff of this city was awarded the contract for 3.7o5 feet of seven inch waterbound ma
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29

and Henry George. and my worldly ana social experience was some where about the level of my Mir. Lewisham's. I was at war with the world. and by no means sure that l should win. I held extreme religious, social and political opin- ions that shut me out from ordinary school work. and l found a satisfac- tion in beating the regular univer- sity teachers in their own examina- tionS.
 Very soon this new pupil be- came the embodiment of all the understanding and quality I desired Tn lie. We talked over our frogs and rabbits. Our friendship grew swiftly beyond the bounds of friendship. and I was amazed to find that she could care for me as much as l did for her."
 When he told her about his health, that seemed to her." he says, "a reason for immediate ac- ton. I do not think either of us expected to live ten years. But we meant to live every minute there was for us to live. We were the most desperate of lovers: we launch- ed ourselves upon life with less than f5o (Se50) between us and absolute disaster and we pulled through. And I seem to remember now that we did it with a very great deal of eaiety."
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
H. i. WELLS TELLS
 OWN LOVE STORY
Noted Writer DisCloses Secrets
 Of Life

London, June o9 (R-The TO- nance of a little schoolgirl and a young tutor is that of one of Eng lands most famous novelists and a gifted writer of poems and short stories.
 In The Book of Catherine Wells" recently published, H. G. Wells reveals the love story of his late wife, Amy Catherine Robbins Wells, and himself.
 Thirty-five years ago., H. c. Wells was an unknown young intellectual short of funds and health, who con- ducted 'cramming' classes in prac- tical biology for candidates for the London bachelor of science eXami- nations. He had been injured at football and his prospects for a long and successful life were not very bright.
 Into his class one day walked a frail young girl Amy Catherine Robbins. Her father had recently died and she was struggling to earn a living for herself and her mother as a schoolmistress.
 T thought her then very sweet and valiant little figure indeed, with her schoolgirl satchel of books and very old-fashioned, unwieldy microscope some one had lent her. and I soon came to think her the most wonderful thing in my life," Wells relates.
 'I was a crude, hard young man Tn those days, who had got a fairly good London university degree by way of studentship at the Royal College of Science. was widely but irregularly read, suggestions from Shelley and Huxley interwove with strands from Carlyle, Morris
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
AZIZ GROTTO OUTING
Prophets" of This City and Hart
 ford Will Have Annual Picnic At COngamond Tomorrow Afternoon.

Tomorrow afternoon, a large num- Der of prophets" from Aziz Grotto of New Britain and Syria Grotto of Hartford will hold joint outing at Lake Congamond. The "prophets" from Aziz Grotto will congregate on Myrtle street between Washington and High streets. and will leave for the lake at 1 D. m. via Pennington, Avon, Simsbury and Granby. The transportation committee will fur nish each car with an outing ban ner For the convenience of the drivers, all roads to the lake will be properly posted.
 The sports committee has ar ranged a program consisting of the following events: c:30 D. m, pea race; 2:5o p. m, high steppers; 3:15 D. m.. shoe race; 3:25 p. m., hammer and nail race; 3:45 p. n.. hole bor- ing race; 4:05 D. m, unrolling the scroll; 4:3o to 5:So p. m., baseball, Azz and Syria
 At ( p. m, dinner will be served by William F. Falion.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT

According to a judgment handed down by Judge Henry P. Roche dat ed June 2S, a foreclosure must be made in the case of Louis Rabino- Witz against Fred Litke. Augusta Litke, Julius Eisenberg, all of this city. and Antonio Demichele and Maria Demichele whose whereabouts is not known.
 The suit was brought to satisfy debt of S,600 on note. The amount of debt is $10.SOS.46. The attorneys fee is not allowed in the judgment which provides that re- demption be on July 10. 1928, and succeeding days for other encum- brances
 The appraisers are Fred Wrinkle, Philip Pagan and Adolph Carlson and Adolph Carlson and Hungerford & Sake represent the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
WILL NOT PLAY
 UP THE CHARGES
Smith Campaign Not to Rap
 (. 0. P.

Albany. N. r., June 99 R-The charges of privileges and pillage" directed at the republican party in the democratic keynote speech will be played down" in the actual campaign. according to indications in circles close to Governor Smith.
 The governor himself has de- clined to forecast the sort of cam paign he will conduct, but persons who have been closely associated with him in his political career be- lieve that he will talk more about what he will do himself if he is elected than about the past record of the other fellow"
 You can judge by past per formances just about what the gov ernor will do this time" they say. "He never has made a bid for elec- ton on the strength of his oppo- nents weaknesses, and there is no reason to believe he will do so now"
 It is the governors belief, these friends say, that campaigning for office IS much the same as selling merchandise. And he feels that the best sales talk is that which deals with the virtues of the goods in question and not with the defects of a rival line.
 For this reason the persons close to the governor who are willing to hazard any guess as to the nature of democratic campaign speeches believe that they will be based on constructive argument and will be notably lacking in references to scandals and rumors of scandals during the preceding terms when the republicans were in power.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
EN-GOv. Tener Is Not in
 Favor of Alfred E. Smith

Hartford. June % tP-I believe lf IS ridiculous 10 elect man to public office because he will permit you to guzzle certain amount of alcohol. Governor Smith is an able man and can stand on his own feet without seeking election as a wet"
 This statement was made here to- day by John K. Tener, former repub- llcan governor of Pennsylvania. and q supporter of Hoover and Curtis. MT. Tener is on a motor trip through New England.
 T am a. republican and I feel that We have a fine, clean ticket in Hoover and Curtis. but Smith, too, is a very high type of man and is popular in Pennsylvania and will make big inroads in the normal re- publican vote." Mir. Tener declared.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29
HELD IN BIG BONDS

Bridgeport, June c9 UP)-Police are endeavoring to connect three negroes held for a store robbery here with breaks in Norwalli, Mill ford, Greenwich and Stamford. The men. Clifton J. Williams, 35, Edgar Orr. o7 and Walter Savage. 3o, all Of New York, were arrested by Sergeant Amos Anderson at Darien yesterday. They are held in 32,5OO bonds.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-29

cadam on section of the Salmon Brook street, Granby. The bids were as follows:
 Peter Suzio and Staff, New Brit ain, $20.09S.00.
 Lane Construction Corp, Meriden, so0,40:00.
 Amos D. Bridges & Sons, Hazard vile, $2l,147.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Speed Demon Is
Speediest Turtle

Speed Demon" a husky hard
shell. belonging 10 'ohn Hubert
Huffman Of Ell Jardin, proved the
speediest turtle entered in the race
at the Missouri Pacific park We'd
nesday morning. and was accorded
the championship in South Texas
and a s. prize. Another hard-shsll,
entered by Charles Olmstead, cap
tured second place and the 81 prize.
Following are the results OF the
various races held at the park in
conjunction with the celebration:
Girls races to 9 years; Dorothy
May Champion, first; Maxine r.
Cupp. second.
Boys race to 3 years; Eziauio
Para. first; Forest Reed. second.
Girls race 70 IL years: Vir-
ginia Runyan, first; Violet Daven-
port. second.
Boys race 70 Il years: Jesse
Sloss, first; Walter Chitwood. sec
ond.
Boys race-13 10 Is years; Oar
rell Crockett, first; Miguel San
chez. second.
Boys race-16 to % years; Joe
Pena. first; Walter Smith. second.
Bootblack race-Rosalio Garcia.
first; Henry Villalon. second.
Newshoys' race-Alfredo Navar-
80. first; Mateas .ongoria, sec
ond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

being a small Jewish banker in
Brussels. His immense fortune was
built up by clever speculation. 1t
took him 30 years to become the
richest mar in England. During the
war he was engaged in London in
connection with the provisioning Of
the Belgian army.
Two years ago he was virtually
unknown in the United States, but he
achieved the limelight almost over
night when he offered TO loan Bel
GUM $500 600 free of interest for
two years to enable the country to
stabilize the franc. Shortly after this
he offered TO lend France a similar
amount at interest Of only . per cent.
Captain L~owenstein said he had
built up his fortune by sound bust
ness lunches" on industrial trends.
As a young man he staked everything
on the future Importance Of artificial
silk, hydro electric power and meth
DDS Of mass production.
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bration committee, delivered adj
dresses in English and Spanish in
which he expressed the appreciation
Of the city Of Brownsville for the in
terest manifested by the Valley
towns and communities and the large
attendance accorded the celebration.
stating il would be made an annual
event.
The water pageant. arranged ~
Mrs. Frank Gay, comprised five
floats depicting "The Goddess of the
Valley" Goddess Of the Moon"
Goddess Of Revelry,n Spanish
Spot and floodlights were used, bring
ing out in detail the decorations Of
each float. The floats were con
structed on army p~ontoons, two pom
toons being joined for the largest
floats.
The fireworks display proved one
Of the most appreciated features Of
the celebration lasting nearly an
hour. The set pieces consisted of
greetings to Matamoros, with the
bridge worked u in lights, "the
Spirit of rs" American Legion en-
blem, Niagara Falls" Brownsville"
and Good Night" The array Of
aerial fireworks was complete. the
display eliciting frequent applause
from the thousands of spectators.
The celebration closed with n dance
at the patio Of Hotel I'll Jardin, the
floor Of the large patio being crowd
ed with dancers until a late hour.
Plan Annual Celebration
Announcement was made Thurs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Perfect Order
Maintained By
City Policemen

Only two arrests, both for minor
disturbances, were made by the
Brownsville police force during the
Fourth Of July celebration.
1T was the most orderly crowd
that ever assembled in Browns
ville," was the comment Of Lieuten-
ant Of Police John Armstrong. "We
had no trouble CT any kind. Two
arrests were made, but both were
for minor offenses."
So far as could be ascertained
there were no automobile accidents
on the American side of the river.
Despite the fact the city streets were
filled with cars, the traffic was
handled very efficiently, and a few
bent tenders were the net results of
the occasional traffic jams.
The Brownsville police force de-
serves commentator for the man
ner in which the large crowd and
heavy traffic were handled" G.. C.
Richardson, manager of the Browns
vile Chamber Of Commerce, said
Thursday. "Not a serious accident
occurred during the day, though the
traffic was the heaviest in the city's
experience. II is a puzzle to NE how
the traffic officers maintained the
steady flow OF traffic without tang
ling II into an ~inextricable knot"
The crowd attending the celebra-
tion was the largest that has assem-
bled IN the city since Armistice Day.
1920. when the late President Hard
ing visited the border city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Espinosa Winner
OF Nickel Plated
Set OF Horseshoes

The horseshoe pitching tourna-
ment. held in connection with
Brownsville's Fourth OF July ceie-
b%ration, brought together a number
of contestants and developed the
fact that here is some real talent in
his part Of the Valley. The contest
was held in the Missouri Pacific
park, which is an ideal place for
sports Of this character, and was
under the supervision of the com
mittee in charge OF park entertain
ment.
The winners OF the tournament
were:
First prize. nickel-plated regula-
ton tournament shoes, won by J. Es-
pinosa, Brownsville.
Second prize, bronze-plated ~regula-
tion tournament shoes, won by ".
n. C%hitwood, FL Jardin.
Third prize, plain steel ~regula-
tion tournament shoes, won by Har-
old Street, I'll Jardin.
Other entrants we're: 7. ". Chit
wood. T. d. Wilson, G. f. Easterly.
S. B. Grove and G. 3. Bowman.
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FETE

CONTINUED from mage one.)
at record speed. Each heat in the
Class B and C and free-for-all was ;
miles or five circuits Of the course.
Pageant Proves Success
The evening program at the Fort
Brown lagoon was scheduled to start
az 1880, and before z o'clock the
throngs began 10 arrive. BY 1880 the
shore OF the lagoon, which forms a
huge natural amphiteatre, was pack
ed for a distance of several blocks.
a concert by the Twelfth Cavalry
band and exhibition surf board rid
ing by Miss Margaret Monroe opened
the program. after which G.. W. Den
nett, general chairman Of the cele-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
HANDLER IS
BADLY HURT
Gorilla Pra
Sewers Finger of
Capt. Brodbeck

Capt. Frank Brodbeek, Brownsville
animal dealer and associate Of w.
A. (Snake) King, had the third fin
ger on his left hand practically sew
cred when "Big Boy" giant African
gorilla, struck it as he swung his
massive hand and arm through the
bars as food was being thrown into
his cage.
The accident occurred at McAllen
Wednesday and was witnessed By a
holiday crowd that had gathered in
the building TO view the animal
which is claimed to be the largest Of
its kind in captivity.
Attendants, working franticallv.
finally managed K clear the build
ing.
King announced Thursday that IL
took approximately 80 minutes 10
pacify the beast.
Given first aid in McAllen. Brod-
beck was later brought 10 Browns
vile for medical attention.
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day morning by G. w. bennett and
heads OF various committees that the
celebration would be made an annual
event, and that an effort will be
made at an early date to organize
for the 1929 celebration, which is ex-
pected to include three days.
The celebration was a success
from every point OF view" q. WI.
bennett said. Brownsville appreci-
ated the interest and attendance. and
I believe that the thousands Of Wis
itors were well satisfied with the
program. Considering the fact that
we had only a few weeks in which TO
organize, the program was excellent.
One az the most notable features was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Leeman Praises
Appearance of
Fire Department

Ray Leeman, manager Of the South
Texas Chamber Of Commerce, de-
clared Thursday that the Brownsville
fire department created one of the
most striking appearances Of any or
ganization in this city's Fourth Of
July parade.
Leeman made a special trip from
Corpus Christi. headquarters for the
South Texas Chamber Of Commerce,
in order to attend the celebration
here.
Il want to compliment the men in
the Brownsville fire department on
their appearance" he said. II think
they were one Of the most striking
organizations 10 enter the parade and
that Brownsville deserves credit for
having such an efficient looking fire
department"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
German Pilots Seek
New Durance Record

DESSAU, Germany. July 5.-Pl-
Pilots Johann Risticz and Hans
Zimmerman hoped off at 4:04 a. m.
today in another attempt 70 break
the duration flight record Of So
hours, 81 minutes and % Is seconds
held by the Italians, Captain Arturo
Ferrarin and Major Carlo r. Del
prcte. They were forced 70 give up
an attempt on July 2 after being
in the air II 1-2 hour because Of a
defect in their exhaust pipe.