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New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations .. On the City ano Its People

finance and taxation asking for S3O.- coo for a vault to hold records of the city clerk and of probate court, It was q foregone conclusion before the representatives would reach the mayors office where the hearings were held that the pruning commit tee would cut this request from the budget.
 It began to appear as if the com- mission was never destined 10 have It's appropriation but it consistently asked for it. When it finally came to the point that the vault was crying need, Mayor Paonessa took of his coat and began to study the subject He estimated that the vault could be built for S10,O00 at the highest figure and that an added estimate of 5000 would equip it. This was a surprise to members Of lhe city hall commission but their surprise was greater when the sue cessful bid was for approXlmatelY S6,O00. It is estimated that the vault will be built and equipped for less than $10,000.
 It seems someone several years ago estimated the cost at s3O,O0O and the commission made this the annual mark.
 Several years ago the park con- mission received an estimate from contractor who agreed to build the athletic houses at Willow Brook park at very high figure. The building, floors and lockers were to be of wood.
 When the mayor learned of this he said the figure was too high in the first place and that the houses must be of brick structure with concrete floors and metal lockers. To this the architect said: Do you realize what that will cost?' He named high figure, but the mayors answer was that he could do it at cost equal to that which the contractor said he could have built the wooden structure. The mayor put in bid at that amount and the same con- tractor who bid on the previous plans under-bid himself and the mayor and built the present brlck structures at lower price than he had intended to build with inferior material
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Hardware City Knows How To Treat Its Guests

That citizens are every ready to aid local organizations and put the city in the limelight can be seen by the general response which Eddy Glover post, American Legion, has met from men from all walks Of life in it's appeal for help in conduct ing the regional Legion champion ship baseball games in this city next week. Although the teams of the visiting states of New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts are com- posed of youngsters still in their early teens, the men selected on the general committee quickly rallied to the aid of the Legion when 1t was explained that the post was anxious to prove to it's national headquar- ters that the Hardware City was fully able to undertake an affair of
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
"TraIIers' Begin to Bore RerauSe Novelty is Gone

Times have changed at the movie theaters now that the talkies are here. You go in and sit down, and pretty soon the theater is darkened. You get d couple of short subjects and then, with a popping sound like the starting Of a phonograph With a broken record, the sound device goes on.
 Before your eyes flashes "EXcello Pictures, Inc, present Who Goes There?' starring Joe Biffo. Mary Mu;"aney, and Harold Hollinston, etc. And who steps before your eyes but Joe Biffo himself. saying, Hello. folks. I'm Joe Biffo. if you don't know it, and I'm here to tell you all about that marvellous. superb, miraculous picture, Who Goes There?' It is an Excello picture and in it you will hear as well as see the actors. Now this picture is thrilling mystery drama which will glue you to your seats until the final curtain. I play the detective who always gets his man. And now maybe you would like to see the other characters. Here is Mary Mulvaney herself. Come here Mary" And Mary says, Hello. folks out there. I want you to meet the man who plays opposite me in thls wonderful picture-Harold Hollin- ston." And none other than Harold happens by some coincidence to be hiding behind the same curtain and out he comes for a bow. Then Joe Biffo goes on, NOW I'll show you few of the scenes from this film drama" and there are series Of lashes: "Ee- -e-e-e-e! Help. Help!' Dearest, I love you. I will always love you" Get out of there, you cur,' Bang! Bang. well, cutie, do you remember me?" 'Ill get to the bottom of this if it takes the last slug in my gat." And you are inform ed that it will all be at this theater next Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day.
 Next comes a similar advance mo- tice of "Love's Temptation" featur- ing Vampa Lissome, in which Nampa breaks" from a swell necking clinch and nonchalantly explains to the audience that it is only scene from her picture. after which the entire performance of "Who Goes There?" is repeated in order to bring you there next Thursday, Friday. and Saturday.
 nI r, 6nnG but not at all. With great blast of trumpets a coming super-special, "The Talkiephone Gollies of 1931," is announced. and you see a bevy of chorus girls turning this way and that in order that you may look them all over and discover that they do have a little something on after all. Again there is a pause. and one of them steps out from the front rank and darned if it isn't Jane Flap, the cute little ingenue! So you learn all the nothings about the Col lies and are even treated 10 snatches from the IS theme songs, including Will You Be Mine, Dear. When Roses Bloom in Wilkes Barre" 2" Let's Take an Air-e- O. plane Ride to Heaven" I'm gonna Jh-uh-uh and Ah-ah-ah and Whoopee," and batch of others.
 "Trailers"-that is the trade name for these advance announcements used to be interesting because of their novelty. But the novelty has worn off and somehow or other. we'd he satisfied with plain announce ment of future bills.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
JOURNALISM IN CHICAGO

JOURNALISM IN CHICAGO
 II cannot be a source of satisfac- ton 10 the newspaper fraternity in general to learn that the venerable Chicago Journal will become asso- ciated with the Chicago Daily News; not because that will not mean a new lease of life under a new and high ly expert management. but because the Chicago Journal is certain to lose whatever flavor it had these many years. Indeed. the outlook is for it to become a tabloid. sort of small sidekick for the big afternoon daily of Chicago.
 The Chicago Journal has been the oldest daily in Illinois. having begun life in 1S44 The trouble with the Journal in late years has been that it could not keep step with the times Some time ago it leaned heavily upon the International Pow CT and Paper Company for financial assistance. and when this became a matter of public knowledge the paper lost in caste and confidence. There once was a time when the J ct did not need to lean upon outside interests for financial aid. Now the News has taken over the interests of the power and paper company and the old Journal will be known only as a memory,
 Thus it follows the Chicago Inter- Ocean and the Chicago Herald both of which once were highly respected organs but fell by the wayside in the face of the overwhelming competi- ton offered by the News and the Tribune. But the Inter- Ocean and the Herald were not necessarily dis tinctive newspapers. They were good journals, and more could scarcely be said. But it takes more than that to push ahead in Chicago. It is to the credit of the Journal, oldest in the field. that it withstood the effects of the changing times longer much longer than the Inter- ocean and the Herald, which once regarded them- selves as great ewspapers-some- thing that the Journal in all it's long career never attempted. It preferred to be different rather than great.
 Once. in Chicago, the Post con- ducted a paper something on the or der of the Boston Transcript-a fine silk-stocking paper overflowing with the kind of news that the Well-to-do preferred to read about. But Chicago is not Boston, and when new owner got hold of it the head line type went 10 many times the old size and it became a regular news aper'-which means it lost it's dis tinCtive flavor. The Journal since 1S44 retained something of the spirit of the olden days and rarely grew excited over anything in particular, Now even that is changed, and it seems headed into an existence as a tabloid.
 There IS something about these changes that reflect much about the spirit Of the times.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
THE HITCH-HIkER A NUISANCE
 INDEED

As summer percolates along toward fall and the majorty of citizens of average means or better are consid- ering their coming vacation or nurs- ing sun burnt shoulders from their past. the use Of automobiles is in creasing. The gasoline carry-all is not stahled in the winter as it was a
 few years ago. but with snow on the ground and sharpness in the air it is a matter of necessity rather than of pleasure In the summer its use for outings short and long par takes more of recreation than utility. And with the increased number of machines the hitch hikers, thumb jerkers, or " whatever one may call those who collect along the high ways and byways 10 beg lift also gain in number. Their outings mean as much to them as does the autoist to him, they are just as anxious to ride as anyone, but they are becoming nuisance to test the cQuanimity of the most even- tempered and to move the profane 10 tears at their lack of adequate adjectives to apply to the tramps of the roadside. With the swelling in their ranks comes an arrogance in their manner and recklessness in their conduct which leads to actual danger It was but the other day that an eager would-be rider step ped into the path of an automobile going his way" and met sudden
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Vienna Judges Apply
 For Cabbies' Licenses

Vienna, Apg. 10 LP-Despairing of finding work in their chosen profes- sions. PA lawyers and judges some of them with. brilliant records in iur- isprudence. have applied 10 Vienna city authorities for licenses as taxi cab drivers.
 The Automobile club of Austria has endorsed the applicants peti- lions and has urged the city govern ment to issue no other licenses until all these members of the local pro- fession have found employment as chauffeurs
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation The A B. c, is national organization which furnishes rewspapers and au's! tisers with a strictly honest anhISess oi circulatluu Our circulation statistlcs are h,.sd upon thi, audit This insures pro- lection against fraud Tn newspaper ols- trlbution hgures 10 both national ana local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Mayors Building Knowledge Pointed to As An Asset

Mayor Paonessa has made mis- takes Of commission and omission, but his friends say he is valuable as chief executive because he is a hard headed business man and a stickler for facts as is facts. His experience in building has stood by him well, for example. He can es- innate the cost of q job and tell his commissioners how much money they will need.
 For years the city hall commission made an annual visit to the board of
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
American Delegation
 Leaving for Moscow

karkov, Ukrainian. $. $. R.. Aug. 10 P-The American delegation which has been touring soviet Rus observations left tonight for Mos COW where the members will re- main three or four days ciddine farewell to their communist hosts
 The Junket thus far spent zt days in soviet Russia. Tfs inerl- bers have traversed nearly s.too miles, visited half dozen dsheceht soviet autonomous republics. ln" spected many Odel factories. hospt- tals and schools. and talked with scores of government off!ciaa.
 REAn HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

7 relief to farmers. C2 H5 o H has brought relief 10 many
 IT you wonder whether you have a right 10 do it, think what the re- suit would be if everybody did it.
 "They snickered when I stood up 10 speak" said he, but 1 had them gasping in moment, for the canoe turned over.'
 Maybe rum running will train gling gave America it's first navy.
 The perfect snob is the arrogant patron in a ten-cent store who asks to see something more expensive.
 Perhaps it is we'll to he snob and marry the boss daughter. but don't be snob just because you did.
 Americans shouldn't be SO cock sure about living at home in case of war. The raw material of chewing gum is imported,
 You cant expect much of the talk ies. You know how it is when you're talking just because you're expected to talk.
 Americanism: Giving him a life sentence because hanging is wicked; giving him a pardon next year be- cause prison life is cruel.
 Happy thought! You can make people respect the courts by requir ing all judges to be millionaires.
 Think how poor solomon felt when a thousand female voices arose in chorus: Don't forget 10 water my flowcrs."
 Majorities aren't always right. But when they're wrong they become minorities before they can do much damage.
 The man who said there is a place for everything never tried to adjust paunch 10 the built-in table of a a breakfast room.
 No wonder people praise horse sense. At the very first they knew enough to snort and leap as pedes- trians do.
 The ancient Greek, you remember gained new strength every time he hit the earth. It has that effect on golfers language, too.
 Russia and China should be care ful about exchanging notes. Too much Of that finally got us mixed up in war.
 There are two ways to prevent a war. Other Powers can forbid it, or prospective cannon fodder can tell diplomats to go jump in a lake.
 Correct this sentence: "NeNer mind about the murder said the city editor; get me a good story about the family Of the victim,' Copyright, 1929, Publishers Syn diCate)
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Perfectly 0, K!

Realtor: This house will endure for years"
 Prospect; That's all right-jus, so l won't have to endure it."
 K. W. Greene
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

conventional black?" Clarke: Yes, and he was uncon- sober"
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

The Herald is on sale daily ID Ne" York at Hotallng's Newsstand Times Bouare; schultzs Nevsstanda, Entrance Grand Central. t2nd Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
THOSE THINGS HAVE TO

Overheard by Herbert Jay Koehler
 Mae: What do you really think of all this criticism of the younger generation? ?"
 Fred; Well, in a way I s'pose it's justified
 Mae: T sspose it is, isn't it? Bu, don't you think people have always been the same, sort of ?"
 Fred: "Yes, I guess the younger generation today isn't any worse than it ever was"
 Mae: T s'pose it isn't, is it? But I don't think young people used to drink as much as they do now, do you really think they did?"
 Fred: No I guess not"
 Mae: 'I really think the way everybody drinks now is terrible. don't you?"
 Fred: Absolutely"
 Mae: 'I wish there was some thing you could sort Of do about it, do you know what l mean?"
 Fred: Well, l s'pose those things just sort of have 10 work themselves out"
 Mae: 'I s'pose they do. don't they? But I think drinking will have it's effect on the next generation or something, don't you really think 1t wll?"
 Fred: Yeah-because most of the booze you get is terrible
 Mae: T s'pose it is, isn't it? Gosh, l wish there was something you could sort of do about it, but l s'pose those things just sort of have to work themselves out, don't you really think they do?"
 Would you like to know about a place that is different, that is wild and away from the beaten path. a place that is wooded. really wooded with bay trees and majestic oaks hung with moss--where there is a stream splashinS merrily along as it winds it's way among myriads of wild flowers? Here too, the many birds that you may see and hear have found protection and peace in this setting of natural beauty, ele- Nated and blessed with sunshine.
 This is not fairy tale because there is such a place. It is called Los Trancos Woods and is only about an hours drive from here. Now if you would be interested in knwing more about this haven of rest and beauty, let the enclosed card be a messenger to bring you full details of The Cabin of Your Dreams nestled in among the trees and wild flowers of this sylvan | paradise.-From a California real. tos letter.
 What about the plumbing?
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Facts and Eancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Dr. Hardwick says musical ac- compartment makes reducing easier. Doctor meet Mir. Whiteman.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKL

sports The police recently arrested an eighty-two year old burglar. In house. breaking circles it is felt he ought to retire and let youth have chance,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
In High society!

Lewis: Were you at the wedding last night?"
 Clarke: Yes"
 Lewis: Did the groom wear the
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
M.uh., of the Associated Press

Member of the Associated Press rhe Associated Press it exclusively en- titled 10 the use for republication or all news credited to it or not otherwise credited tn this paper and also loca! news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
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Attention. "Stylish Stouts."

Fishes know a clever way
 To simplify reducing, they Just take the scales along and so
 Save all that running to and fro
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
New Britain Herald
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Issued Daily Sunday Excepted At Herald BldG.. 67 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
The Tunney Era,

Norton; Hes a gentleman and d scho holar"
 Walter: Then he ought to go far in the prize-ring."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
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NO WONDER

An old fishing crony of mine in Dundee. Scotland is John Robert son whose business, when he is not fishing, is dentistry. But like a wise man. he never allows his, business to interfere with his fishing.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

Now they say chemistry will bring relief to farmers. C2 H5 o H has brought relief 10 many
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
. ' Classified


 London is 10 have q monster store which will provide every concelv- able commodity for every conceiv- able need"
 Yet the sign over the door will probably read chastely, Drugs
 International
 By way of announcing his recov- cry from an operation, Signor' Gab- riele d'Annunzio caused a salute of eleven guns 10 be fired from his pri- >ate battery.
 Conjecture is rife as 10 how many guns he would consider appropriate to the birth of a poem.
 Last year men in America spent over $1,000,000 on making thcm- selves beautiful.
 An unkind contributor says that a walk along our main avenue has convinced him that the sum wasn't large enough.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

IT you wonder whether you have a right to do it, think what the re- suit would be if everybody did it.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

They snickered when I stood up to speak" said he. but 1 had them gasping in a moment, for the canoe turned over."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

There are two ways to prevent war. Other Powers can forbid it, or prospective cannon fodder can tell diplomats to go jump in lake.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

Maybe rum running will train cannon fodder. The game of snug gling gave America it's first navy.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

Correct this sentence: "NeNer mind about the murder said the city editor; get me a good story about the family Of the victim" Copyright, 1929. Publishers Syn
 dicate)
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

Russia and China should be care- ful about exchanging notes. Too much Of that finally got us mixed up in a war.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

The ancient Greek, you remember, gained new strength every time he hit the earth. It has that effect on a golfers language, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-07
ALEXANDRIA TEAMS
OPEN COURT SERIES

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February T.
The first of a series of three games
between the Hoffman Clothiers and
Columbia Engine Company will be
played tonight at $50 in Armory Hall.
Hoffman Buddies and Lee-Jackson
High School girls will meet in a pre-
liminary at 7:30.
st. Mary's CeItics have booked the
Skinker Eagles of Washington for an
appearance here March 2 in Armory
Hall. The Celtics will play the Skinker
Eagles in Washington Sunday in the
first clash between the teams.
Staunton Military Academy, coached
by Frank Summers, former Alexandria
High School and Virginia Military In
stitute star, will oppose Episcopal High
School Saturday afternoon at $3.50, in
Stewart Memorial gymnasium.
No. S Engine Company of the Alex
andria Fire Department will give a
dance in Elks' Hall tonight from 9 to
II to raise funds to finance base
ball team.
Hoffman Clothiers had little trouble
downing Headquarters Battery of the
18th Field Artillery last night at Fort
Myer, Va, 40 to 26.
A benefit card party will be held in
Lyceum Hall February IL for the ST.
Marys Celtic Juniors basket ball team
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-07
TARHEEL BASKETERS
ON NORTHERN JAUNT

CHAPEL HILL, N. c., February 7
@.-University Of North Carolina's
basket ball squad left on three-game
invasion of the Middle Atlantic States
carded for games with Virginia, Mary
land and Princeton on successive days.
This is the third long jaunt for the
Tarheels this season, topping earlier
invasions of the Middle West and
South.
North Carolina opens the road sched-
ule with Virginia in Charlottesville to-
night, follows with Maryland at Col
lege Park tomorrow night and then
meets the Tigers at Princeton Satur-
day afternoon.
After the Princeton battle the Caro-
lima quintet returns home to stay until
the conference tournament opens. The
only other game away from home is
with North Carolina State, in Raleigh,
February Is.
Coach Jim Asllnore took only eight
men, these being Capt. Hackney, Sat-
terf1eId, Cathey and Neiman, forwards;
Harper and Cameron, centers, and
Brown and Marpet, guards.