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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
BUILDING GAINS

One OF the remarkable gains in
building In New Britain last year.
considering the reduction in build
ing operations since the previous
boom, was that the number of new
homes built In the city advanced
over 1925. New Britain was one OF
the four cities in Connecticut having
an increase in the total of new
homes in ration to population.
To bring forth few comparisons:
The ratio dropped in Hartford, It
was less in Waterbury, and lowest in
the state in Meriden.
This can mean only one thing, that
New Britain gained in one important
particular while the remainder Of
the state--ail except four cities
tailed to keep pace.
1t is quite likely that the pace viii
be continued this year; if not as
much as last year. then at least in
a most satisfactory manner. Signs
already are not wanting that the era
OF home building, individual homes
and apartments, has not waned
greatly. Some observers say that tn"
city is ''oyerbuilt" with respect to
some classes Of buildings; but mem
Dry suggests that this was at least
limited the year before. The demand
tor moderate priced living quarters.
edge OF such matters is TO be expect
ed. still Exists. There has been a
shaving Of rents in relation to some
types Of apartments indicating a
sufficiency: yet one often finds that
in the vicinity OF an apartment
building not entirely occupied UP
goes another. The answer must lie
in the fact that builders are con-
structing these homes for the future
as much as for the present and II II
Is impossible to completely rent
out" an apartment building as soon
as it is built there is consolation in
the reflection that there are other
years and that the progress OF the
city and its population is certain TO
maintain a steady increase, this in
the long run benefiting everybody.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
AN AIkT CONTRIBUTION
BY NEW BRITAIN

1t may seem almost impossible TO
contemplate New Britain making n
contribution to the art world. or TO
the beauty Of our everyday life. Ac-
cording to those who cannot recoe-
nize beauty unless it happens TO be
r. Side in New York or some other
large city. New Britain ful:ils its
function by being q factory city. But
when we analyze what this means
we discover that the factories are
turning out decidedly more beauty
and art than ever before, and they
can BE- credited with enhancing The
art -ense Of the entire nation
through the beauty Of the products
they manufacture.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get IN answer to any
question Of fact or information BY
writing to the Question Editor. New
Britain Herald, Warrington Bureau.
1879 New York avenue. Washington.
d. c.. enclosing two cents in stamps
for reply. Medical. legal and marital
advice cannot be given, nor can ex.
tended research BE- undertaken. All
other questions will receive . per.
sonal reply. Unsigned reauests can.
not be answered. All Iettor9 ars con.
Decentralization.
G. How are lavender leaves dried
SO as not to lose their odor?
A. Lavender may be dried with
little loss Of the essential oil. Spread
the leaves over = fine mesh screen
or very thin cloth. so that you can
stir them frequently. to prevent
nolding. Keep them in a we'll VEN
tilated room but do not put them in
the sun or allow them any direct
light.
Q. Who is the president Of the
New York Central Railroad Com
panyo
A. P. E. Crowley.
Q. Does an American citizen
need passport to travel in Mexico?
A. Not unless he is going by way
of third country. A certificate Of
identity in lieu OF passport is
sufficient for direct travel to Mexico.
@. Is collective bargaining and
cooperative marketing" the same?
A. Collective bargaining is en-
ployed by associations of employees,
notably trade unions. when nego-
tiating with representatives Of en-
ployers for wage Increases, and
changes in working conditions. Co
operative marketing is selling by a
group Of producers direct to manu-
facturers or consumers without the
intervention OF middlemen.
@. How many Indians are In
the United States:
A. 354,94O.
Q. What language is spoken In
Brazil ?
"A. portuguese.
Q. What is the address Of the
Guggenheim Fund for the Promo
ton Of Aviation?
A. 5ss Madison Avenue. New
York city.
q. Are the words Holy Catholic
Church" used In the Apostles Greed
found in the Bible? What does the
word catholic mean?
A. They are not in the Bible
The word "catholic' in the sense
, used in the Apostles Greed means
general" or "universar'.
Q. What Is the value OF a John
Ericsson Memorial S cent. grey
lilac United States postage stamp?
a. 1t Is catalogued as selling at
10 cents uncancelled md cents
! cancelled.
Q. What Is meant by temper
ing?
A. Tempering Is the art OF Inn
parting to metals. by means Of heat
| treatment. definite degree OF
hardness. The term is now applied
almost exclusively to certain kinds
of steel. which are used In the
manufacture Of tools.
| @. What is the value of Mexi.
can peso in United States money?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

The founders of most New Eng
land cities who laid out the streets.
or allowed them to lust happen"
sometimes are credited with having
had poor foresight. What we'd like
to know is how much foresight has
the present generation OF street
designators? We are not answering
the question. merely asking it, let
the assumption or innuendo be
what 1t may.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
Facts and Fancies

There's no way to keep money
from being spent. old fellow. II
YOU don't do it, your heirs viii.
Crooks and incompetents will get
elected to office as long as the peo-
pie retain their sublime faith in
labels.
Buildings don't eliminate parking
space. They merely raise it a few
stories. Stop worrying and build
elevators.
A kiss is much like a drink. The
morality of its depends on how Il
affects YOU.
You no longer hear vocal SYM
pathy for the horny-handed. Golf
crs don't need any sympathy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

New Britain is 10 feet higher
than Hartford, we are informed. II
there ever is a flood along the Con-
necticut serious enough to inundate
a goodly part of the capital city the
population Of New Britain is due to
take a temporary vast increase and
the hotel keepers Will have no
deficits at all during that time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
MORE SHOES

The effort of the shoe industry Of
the United States to get US to wear
more shoes perhaps is commcndable.
Most of lis would be in better con-
dition physically if We walked more
and rode less.
To make us more shoe conscious
is the design Of a great industry.
Something must bedone. 1t seems,
in view OF the doleful figures. Since
1904 consumption OF mems shoes has
decreased from 2.S2 pairs per capita
to 2.14 pairs in 1925. In 1926 there
were S6,643.62S pairs made, which
was 23,356,372 fewer than the
average per capita consumption for
II years. or from 1879 to 1919.
/ The shoe industry Is important:
yet 100000 sales year less is the
record that confronts the industry.
One of the admitted reasons given
is that the average man has been
economizing on his shoes. He seems
TO care little about the looks OF his
doggies and as for being the proud
possessor OF half a dozen pairs in
good standing, for all kinds OF wear
and all kinds Of weather. he simply
lacks knowledge OF the possibilities
There are other reasons, among
them being these four ajor ones:
! The Lse of automobiles for
! business and pleasure. lessening
the wear and tear on shoes
The expense of buying and
maintaining cars. radios and
other modern luXuries.
The excellent shoe-repair
| services now available, making
shoes last longer.
The extra expenditure on
women's dresses. hosiery and
footwear. thus cutting into the
husbands expenditures.
There is much meat in this cocoa.
nut. The consuming dollar goes JUS
so far, and it is a question in modorr
business as to what particular IN
dstries are going to get most of II
People spend more, but they alst
economic on Some items which en-
ables them to get exactly what the,
want In the line Of Injuries Eathc
than being an indication OF the con
di'ion IN the shoe industry alone, il
troubles signify trend Throughout
the entire nation--fhe economy Of
what formerly were considered
necessities In order to be liberal 1,
connection with Injuries
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
IMPORTS AND TIsADE

The enormous increase Of our i'm
portations OF raw materials since
1914 has been made Necessary by
expansion In Industry and in the
types of industry that have develop
ed We are getting 20 be- less and lees
OF a nation relying upon its own pro
ductiou OF raw materials for its
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
MINISTER APPOINTED

Tokyo, May % P,-Kazue Shoda.
a banker who was minister OF fl
nance between 1916 and 1918, today
was appointed minister OF education
Vice Rentaro Mizumo. resigned.
NJ. Ztzumo resigned apparently
because he offended Premier Tan
aka by making public that the em-
peror had asked him to remain In
the cabinet.
The incident was held to be an
other indication OF ministerial dis
sention from which It waS predicted
that the fall of the cabinet was
likely to result.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
IN LILLIPCTIAN LAND

From Our Own Infantry Drill
Regulations!
We were at dinner when mother
suddenly told Peggy. aged Ave:
Peggy, darling. you should not
scratch your nose with your spoon"
"Oh. mother, ought l to have
used q fork?" asked Peggy.
Helen NJ. Request
Accurate.
The visiting aunt. wishing to make
friends quickly with her niece, took
the little tot upon her lap and ask
ed. ''How old are you. dearie?"
-Four" was the abrupt response.
land when will you be five" per-
sisted the aunt.
"My mex, party" was the illum
mating reply.
Bessie Dalessi
The Eternal Masculine-and Fem
mime.
Jimmy and Elizabeth. aged four,
We're playing keep house." and
Jimmy wished his wife" Elizabeth
to make up bed of sofa pillows
for him on some dining chairs. but
she refused.
Il suppose If Elizabeth will mo-
obey you will have to get a differ.
ent wife," suggested an amused
neighbor.
Jimmy pondcred a momen mo,
he said. Il will just keep the sam'
old one and MAKE her do IT,"
Later Elizabeth's mother. seeini
the pillows Oh the chair. remarked
80 you did make the bed 70
jimmy"
mo"
what. not at all?"
"Well." she replied indifferently
II waited till I wanted to, then
did,"
1T WON'T BE LONG NOW
| BY Mrs. Henry a. Wright
Our darling babe has fuzzy hair,
Not much. but soon there'll be NOR
there.
| Chorus
Fine" says the barber. full OF gle,
THE more for her. the more fo
me!
For l will bob her infant pow
And 1t won't be long. believe mi
now"
Our little babe has molars twain.
She ''cut" them with excessiv
| Chorus
Fine" says the dentist, twirling h
drill,
"For more will come. with hole
to fill:
And toothac hes. too. she'll have. yo
bet,
And 1t won't be long. and III &
her yeti"
Our blessed babe has lips OF pink:
They came from coral shell. v
Chorus
Fine" says the druggist. rolling
pill.
! That means more cash in y
good old till
For II won't be long iii she wan
| them red
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

After having more or less success
fully figured out where the old
razor blades 60 the question arises
as to what becomes OF the playedout
batteries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
HOBBE WEEKS SAYS

BOBBE WEEKS Says
When two live cheaper than one
they feel that way.
You can't sit on your hands and
grasp opportunity.
An open mind is all right II
your mouth isn't that way.
The rumpuses in Washington re-
mind us that someone is always
kicking at the seat Of our govern
ment!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Member Asdit Basean Of Circulation
The 4 q. C. 10 . national organization
which furnishes nevspapsrs and adver-
tissss With . strictly honest analys!s Of
e,rcpiAton Our circulation stattst'cs ere
.ssed upon this audit This insure pro-
lection against fraud IN newspaper DIS
trbut,on hgures to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

And the color will come from me.
instead"
Dear little Babe say Mother and
Dad.
"She never has heard OF anything
bad:
She's never been kissed or done any
wrong -.
But 1t won't be long =, Oh, It
won't be long,"
A NATTER OF VIEWPOINTS! =.
Mrs. Bach: my boy got the high
est marks In German last semester
Of any boy In college,"
Mrs. Furch: Pooh! Ny son tells
me that German marks have been
worthless since the war;
-Neson Stocker
copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
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Send al commuAicatious 70 Fun
Shop Editor, caF0 o. Tho New
Britain Herald, and Jour letter
Yin b forwarded 70 New York.

SCIENCE TO THE RESCUE!
Fruit trees are sprayed this time Of
year,
So let US turn the spray Of cheer
Upon our tempers. folks, so We
Insure a crop of mirth and glee!
HOPES!
First home made set: DO you
think We'll ever get a chance to
show what We can do"
Second homemade set: II don't
know yet. The boss said he'd wire
me If there was any prospect of
it,"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Ford was surprised to find guam
tity production of cars in England.
II always astonishes us to find some
body else as smart as We are.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Some of the bus lines seem to be
more crowded than the trolleys. The
best way to explain it is that the
trolleys hold more.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

The city building commission. once
a stormy petrol In local civic affairs.
seems to be composed Of lambs in
stead OF lions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

The manufacturer of modernistlc
furniture must have trouble deciding
whether 10 call it an easy chair or
L magazine rack.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

BAMBOOZLED!
Mandy: "Ah wants to return this
library book called Black Beauty
1t am a fake"
Librarian: What is the matter
with it,"
Mandy: Huh. I draws 1t out
thinkin' it was a book on facial
treatments an it's about a horse.'
Monroe Scheli.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

The Herald 10 on sAIe daily II Ne~
YORK a, HotalinIs Newsstand, Times
s1uare: schultss Newsstand. Entrance
Grand Central. l:nd street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Life is like a race. Speed up and
YOU cover more ground. buy you gel
10 the end more quickly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Senate republicans line up solidly
In favor of lowering the tax only
on incomes above twenty thousand,
and that seems to leave no doubt
about whore the money is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
TELEPHONE GALA
Business once .... 12e
Editorial Rooms go. ssS

The only profitable advertising medium
In the City. Circulation books and prsss
room always open to advsrtissrA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

aDRALD Pu1lIsHINo ooMPANY

lass1 Daily tosnday Cxesptsd)
~ HsFsla BidG.. q Church Stree,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Men still drink, but how long since
a stranger has volunteered the sad
story OF his life?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

A fivver camping tour Is ineXpen-
sive after you decide 1t isn't steal
ing to gather corn. potatoes. etc,
from adjacent fields.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Walnut furniture gains in popu-
,arity. It's about the color of the
edge decoration left by a cigarette
stub.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Americanism: Feeling very eff
cient because we use six carbon
copies, a filing cabinet and blue
print to do the work of stub pencil.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

III AU0OGa3ecO
The Associated Pres 10 exclusively en-.
ttiaA 70 the U.S. for republication OF
all Asvs credited to Il or not otherwise
credited in THE paper and also local
news published therein
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
1S.e3 . Year.
S4ee Three AouthA
iSc. Q Month

EaAaesA st the Post once 1t New Brit
an - second ClaM Mall Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Correct this sentence: II enjoyed
your talk said the hard-boiled
cynic to the Pullman pest, concern
ing your wife and the kiddies.'
Copyright 1925. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Part OF the Filipino's tax money
is now used to hire detectives 10
watch him. Slowly but surely the
Islands get Americanized.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

There are two ways to avoid ar
rest for speeding: Install an auto
matte clutch relcase~'cr be a pretty
girl.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

Parking space isn't always bless
ing. The more parking space there
is in a head. the harder it is TO get
an idea in.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

One way to teach the Chinese the
Golden Rule would be to treat them
as we'd like to be treated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

There's nothing in signs. Fifty
years ago dog in the house indl-
Gated poverty.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-05-25

And the color will come from me.
instead"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
FIVE TIED FOR
 BATTING HONORS
Quintet ol City League Players
 Are Hitting for .500

Five City League players are tied for first honors in batting with aver ages of .5UD as the start oi the sec ond round of play approaches. Of these fife, Mickey Buckeri, Burritt shortstop, and Surko, Cardinal field : er, have achieved this figure over the greatest distance and must therefore be considered the rightful leaders. Buckeri has made l hits in ,. time at bat. d truly remarkable feat, and Surko has hit safely in seven tries out of l4. Bruno kania. Burritt pitcher, with four hits in eight times at bat, also deserves consideration, as does a Ranger pitcher, Harold Casey. who has three out of six. The filth man. Buggy Fitzpatrick, has played in only one game and has now been suspended.
 Another pitcher, "Husgiv" Carl | son of the Pirates, is right behind the leaders with .467, with Red Weir of the Pirates giving him chase. Buckeri's II hits are the most made by any player in .tht league thus far, the lead in run making has been seized by Francis Begley. the diminutive shortstop of . the PirateA There are 20 men now Latting 300 or better. They ar. the 1 following:
 Buckeri Rurritts. 500; Surko Cardinals, goo; kania. Burritts 500: Casey, Rangers. 800; ti,z. patrick. Tabs, 500; Carlson, Pirates .467; Lindgren, Rangers. .444: Weir Pirates, .412; Anderson, Rangers 400, Sheehan. West Ends, 400, Smithwick, West Ends. 400.
 J. Rose. Burritts, .S75: Elander West Ends. .375; Huber West Ends .375; McAloon. Pirates .364; Cor mier, West Ends, S57; P Rose. Bur ritts. .35S; Luty. Burritts. 54S; Me Cabe. Tabs, .5SS3 Hinchey. Tabs .S33: Mangan. Pirates. .35S; M Argosy, Rangers, .33S; Basil, Wes1 Ends. .3lG; Yankaslias, Pirates .3l6: Salina. Cardinals. .Sl3: Hayes Rangers. sos; kopec, Burritts. .3o4 Charlow, Pirates, 300; Seifels Hangers, 800.
 At the other end of the list arc Wolfe of the Rangers and Milewsk of the Cards. who have made one hi' in 15 tries and have averages o' .Os7, while Breeder of the Burrtts i' 1 batting exactly nothing in II tries
 The Pirates are leading in tean batting with .29l. the others hein. as follows: Burritts. PTS; Wes' Ends. .oGs; Rangers. .o6o; Cardinals 197; Tabs. .156. The Burrifts arc at the top in fielding, having ar Average of .914, being followed bN the Tabs with .9l2 Hangers will .ol1. Pirates with 900. Cardinai' with .S6S, and West Ends with .S6b
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04

more than enough for the Willow Brook team and they emerged on top handing the Vance nine an IS to trouncing in Rotary league game played at Walnut Hill park yesterday afternoon. The game was called in the last half Of the sew enth by agreement.
 The winners started their on- slaught in the opening when they chased six runners across the plate before the side was retired. They got but two lone hits in this ses- sion. The Nancers scored their only tally of the game in the last half of the first inning when Mahoney singled. took second on balk, went to third on a fielder's choice and scored on passed ball. From then on the Willow Brook pitcher was invincible and he blanked the losers for the remainder of the matinee The winners enjoyed another big inning in the fifth when they tallied eight times on seven hits.
 Lefty Folden pitched another sweet game for the Willow Brooks He allowed but four safe hits and had the game well n hand at all times. He was ably backed up by his~brother behind the plate.
 The losers used two pitchers in a desperate effort to stop the sluggins Willow Brooks. Fink was sent ta the showers in the fifth and Davin- son who relieved him was also in. effective.
 The losing team made the first triple play of the season in the fit. inning when with runners on tlrs' and second, q (hliahan took a line drive over second base. touched the bag and threw the ball to first ts complete the triple killing.
 Merza first man up in the seventh inning hit one to the second dia mond for a circuit clout. Lynch Willow Brook second baseman mad, pretty catch of Ritter's short hi into right field. Wiener played , Continued on Following Page)
New Britain herald., 1928-08-04
' TEAM WINS IN
 ROTARY LEAGUE
Willow Brook Smotbers Vance
 in Second Game of Day

The Y. Nj. c. A. team scored its first earned victory in the Rotary league yesterday afternoon when 1t defeated the smith team by % to II score. The game was ended at the seventh inning because of the intense heat. The Willow Brook team smothered the Vance team by an IS to score.
 Y. Nj. (. A.-SMlTH Showing d wonderful defense and surprising offensive attack, the Y. M C. A.. ball players in the midget class. smothered jhe smith team 20 to II in a game which was cut to 1 seven innings because of the intense heat. Starting in the first inning, 1 Argosy to its liking and pounded out run after run. Misplays by the older Smith team helped greatly in t. victory.
 Murray. pitching for the "I team, held the Smith batters to foul hits, none of them better than q single. and this gave the "Y' its chance to come through for its first earned victory this season. Murray. support not only wavered but il wobbled badly and mistaken judge ment on plays almost gave tho Smith team chance to tie the score. Smith scored eight runs ir the sixth inning, but only four hits were registered.
 Through an agreement madt early in the game, the contest va: cut to seven innings. Smith pro. tested this move when the inning was reached but Umpire Paul helc the team to the letter of it's pact l Eugene toyle was the fielding ant hitting star of the winning team He made a sensational catch of fl! in left field after hard run ir which he held the ball despite tho fact that he made a somersa Il | after tn" catch. He slapped out { | home run and q double for his shar, of hard hitting. Dominic Cartel1 showed that his main suit is no only marble shooting because h. made some nice stops at third ant also garnered three hits out of si. times up.
 Before the game. the "Y" captain
 E. Coyle. protested the use of Da
 gata by Smith. The summary: