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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27

Late in June | boarded the train
that leaves Cape Town twice a week
on the longest railway journey In
Africa.
For nearly 5000 miles this train car
ries you northward. Through the
vines and orchards of the PART
Across the brown wastes of the Karro
and Bechuanaland. Past gray clouds
against a crawling line of fre-the
sounding smoke" OF Victoria falls at
dawn. Still northward through the
bush OF northern Rhodesia. Beyond
the last British outpost at Ndola-
On the fifth evening you reach the
Belgian Congo frontier station of
Sakania, where you must leave the
clean Rhodesian train and take your
seat In the grimy Chemin de Fer du
Katanga.
Compartments In the Belgian train
were furnished richly with curtains
and tapestried walls. The wash has
ms were so small that q Manifested
man could not have washed both
lands at once. Above my seat ! found
q notice In French and Flemish:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
caustic Humor

In the early days, says an article In
the New York Times no one would
presume to cry any scrt of goods. I'M
less be was licensed bS the selectman.
The old town crier lived by his wits.
Old Wilson had an ingenious flow OF
language. Once be announced q
Fourth of July dinner in Charlestown.
Certain citizens pestered him with in
quiries as to the bin of fare. His an
swer was: AThe dinner will be ample.
with pig at every plate"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Risky

"Why didn't you put out your hand
when you turned the corner?" de-
manded the motorist.
swell. you see," replied the happer
motorist. I've just been out with Jack,
and he gave me the most thrilling
diamond rine-isn't IT a beauty? p
and knew only too well that II |
put out my hand the headlights Of
the car behind would shine on the
diamond and dazzle the driver, and
then absolutely anything might have
happened. mightn't it?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Lightning's Freak

Strange pranks are often played by
forked lightning. Ii recently wrote its
signature upon MiddIetown IN. "
man who was struck by bolt His
skin bore a pattern of bright pink
lines. the burns of the electric cur
rent that had flashed through his
body. After a day or two they faded
out and disappeared. The same rare
freak has been reported before. writes
Robert e. Msytin in Popular Science
Monthly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Tumbledown's Hogs

Hog sanitation makes no hit with
Peter Tumbledown- In the first place,
be does not always keep his own teef
clean, lef alone taking care Of the
sows- In the second place. the Tum
bledowu hogs are very seldom in pens
anyway. being mostly loose in the corn
or in some neighbor's alfalfa held
The chances are. they lead good dea.
healthier life than they would e Pc
ter's pens and fences were In bette
condition Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Birds, AIligators, Her Pet.

Miss Beatrice Harrison, whose cello
playing induced nightingales to sing
for the radio in England. is gathering
a unique collection of pets at her
beautiful home at Oxted A number Of
alligators live in a tank in the dining
room, basking on a tree trunk during
the day. The room also contains a
number of birds, including a singing
parrot, and seventeen dogs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Natural Fountain

Seepage water from irrigation en-
tiers large pear tree at Brass VAL
ley. Calf. and issues under pressure
four feet up the trunk. The trunk
forks at that height and a crack in
the fork forms the vent for a tree
fountain that is attracting much no
tice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Would Try to Remedy That

Theory and practice are very diff
ferent things" said the professor.
Eyes, indeed" assented the medi-
cal student. II pay for theory and in
tend to be paid for practice. STRAY
Stories.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Something Else

do you honestly believe cigar ashes
are good for the rugsT yes, but /
can't get my wife to believe it"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
To Finish the Job

His Wife's Mother-I nearly died
laughing at that story you told.
Mr. Pester-That so? Listen; I'm
goin' to tell you a few more.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27

First requisite In "being somebody"
is a public that will concede that
you are.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27

The Netherlands has, according to
recent calculations, 1,694,653 families
Of A. persons each.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27

The baseball umpire who renders a
decision against the home team knows
what it means to be friendless.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27

It is a noble and a great thing to
cover the blemishes and excuse the
failings of a friend.-South.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
Virtue in Laziness

Patience is sometimes only the vir-
tuous aspect of Iaziness.-El Paso Her.
old
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-09-27

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
TELL FOLKS
 how easy it is to FAT


 verybody knows how excess fat has disappeared in late years. Men anal women in every circle prove that figure, need not stay abnormal. Youth and bcau- ty, health and vitality can come back.
 All must realize that, in late years, some new factor is employed. Fewer people now rely on abnormal exercise or dict. Modern science has proved that most fat people suffer from an undcr-activc gland. Physi- cians now, in treating obesity, seek to correct that deficiency.
 The chief factors arc embodied in Mar mola prescription tablets, prepared by a famous laboratory. People have used them for ? years--rllllons of boxes of them Now in every circle there are slender people who can tell you what they do.
 The method is scientific and we'll known. Every box of Marmola contains the formula, also the reasons for the good results. No starvation, though moderation helps. The purpose IS to help out an undcr-active gland, which should turn food into fuel and energy.
 Go test this wcl-tricd method. In a little while results will tell you what Marmola means to you. If you see the excess fat go and new vitality return, go on until the change is completed. Then, in fairness to your friends, tell them, as users have done for so long. Start today,
 Marmola prescription tablets are sold by
 all druggists at Si box, Any druggist
 who ls out WIll gladly order for you.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
POSTMASTER PLANS
 FOR RECORD MAIL
Extra Men and Trucks Used
 Before Christmas
FALL SHRINE CEREMONIAL
Colorful Parade Followed By Initia- tion--C. II. Baxter Dies in New ior!, - No Telephone Campaign By Scichcprey Post.

Postmaster Frank $. Merrill of the local post office said this morning that the largest mail ever recorded in this city would be sent out and delivered at Christmas time this year. Tho office. Mir. Merrill eX- plained, is preparing for heavy mail and will have additional men on duty and seN eral more trucks transporting mail into and out of the post office. He stated that since August the receipts of the office have increased by $450o over those re- | corded laft year. The receipts oi ! the month Of November are 1.60t in excess Of those listed during the same month last year.
 This sudden rush of the postal trade is being recorded despite the business depression experienced at the local factories, and d bumper crop of mail is predicted by MT. Merrill. He stated further that he wished to have local residents mail as early as possible and avoid delay caused by the Yuletide rush. A schedule has been arranged and distributed
 Nearly 1 ,0o0 nobles of Sphinx and visiting temples of the A. A. O. N. NJ. s. participated in the annual fall ceremonial held in this city Saturday afternoon and evening. The cere- monial, which was transferred 10 Bristol from Hartford this year at the request of Bristol Shriners. was held in honor of Stanley $. Gwillim of Plainvlle, formerly of this city, the iIlustious potentate.
 Cars bearing members began 10 pour into the city at about o'clock and the Shrincrs assembled at the state armory on Center street The car5 were parked in the space do- mated hy President Dewitt Page Of the New Departure Mfg. Co. Guards and police officers were stationed at the various intersections to di rect out-of-town members and traffic which was quite dense at times.
 A parade, led by a. platoon of siN policemen. proceeded up Center onto West street, and down School and into Main street, mp North Main and back into Center street to the state armory. There were about 500 in the parade, Following the police were the sphinx Temple band Of Hartford; q group Of marchcrs num- bering several hundred and the sphinx patrol; the Sphinx Temple Fife, Drum and BuClc corps; a
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Card Party


 Members of the local Granon u.f1, holu a card party tomorrow evenii,r at the home of Mrs. William Shcl- uoE ol Pennington road. The partv IS open to the public and will stat promptly at s o'clock. D. 4. R. to Meet
 The December meeting of Emma Hart Willard chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will be held Thursday afternoon at the community house. An address on patriotic education will be delivci . cd by Mrs. Clarence Wickham. state chairman of the group. Hostesses will be Mrs. Robert Chapman, Mrs. A. r. Marsh, and Miss Grace Stowell
 Committee Chosen
 The annual Christmas celebration i of Berlin Grange will be held ncyi Tuesday in Grange hall on Farm i ihgton road. The following nayc 1 been chosen 10 make arrangcmcnis Tor the affair; Mrs. Leon Hall. Mrs. William Sheldon. Mrs. Harold Skin hcr' William sheldon. Jr.. and Gus taNc l.indqust. There will be the usual Christmas tree. Santa Claus, and Christmas rcCitat 'ons.
 Ic-Hi Meeting
 The Li-Hi club of Berlin Congrc- gatlonal church will hold a meeting on Friday, December 20, at the Eome of Mrs. Dorothy Bancroft of Warrington ridge This meeting is 10 be in the form Of q Christmas celebration.
 Peter RosSo Sued
 AS an aftermath of dog bite, in winch Frank Rund of Berlin was bitten by two dogs said 10 be owned by Peter Rosso of Beech Swamp road, kensington, a suit for $5,0oU has been instituted by Pund. II "lll be heard in the superior court Wednesday,. The plaintiff will be represented by Attorney Joseph G. Woods and the defendant will have Attorney Albert Greenbcry as his lawyer.
 According to the story of tho m- cident. Rrnd went to the .garase owned by Rosso on matter oi bus lness. He went to the rear Of the place and there he claims he vas set upon by two dogs As the result of the attack he was in bed for a week and is alleged to have suffered sc were injuries.
 Miss Helen Johnson. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Fred C. Johnson Of Norton road. Kcnsington. has been awarded varsity letter in field hockey at the Connecticut Ag,icul- tural college, where she is senior Miss Johnson was graduated from the Berlin Junior high school and in 1925, from the New Britain senior high school. She is studying home economies at the "AGgics" and expects to complete her work in February and obtain her degree
 Continued on Page 10)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
EX-S0LD|ERS AGAIN ON KITCHEN POLICE Legi0nnaires Serve Dinner to
 Members Of Auxiliary
 STATE COMMANDER GUEST
Howard Buncc ImperSonatcS Seth Parkcr-NO Week End Accidents -Reported-Eiuntcrs Having Much SuCceSS-POct to Speak to Class.

Playing host 10 it's ladies auxiliary and to the Gtate commander W. $, Alexander of Mcriden. members of Bolton -kaSica post. American Le- zion, harked back to the time when TX. P.'s' was an ignoble duty and served a turkey dinner in the Com munity House Saturday night. But the kitchen policc,' considered as very inferior during times gone by, appeared to be q privilege Saturday night, as members detailed to this duty served dishes of turkey and dressing and pie and coffee. While the auxiliary sat and enjoyed the evening in the main hall of the Com munity house, half a dozen Legion members enjoyed or at least Gppear- cd to do so, activity in the kitchen. When a mistake in math ematicS pro- duced seven instead of six pieces of pie, the puzzled LegionnGireS were in | quandary, until a suggestion, at once acted upon, that one piece should be served 10 one of the de .ailed K. P.'s who should have been in the kitchen but ingtead was in the dining room. And so course after course was served and when ome demonstrated that one dish vas doing the duty of three or four, they were politely squelched by the rGjoinder that "in the army we were Tlad to get anything without think ing of the dishes.'
 Following the supper an address as delivered by W. 5. AlXeandcr, ate commander of the Legion. who ommanded the activity of the local ost, classifying it as one of the few ate branches that showed gratfy- lg results in it's membership cam- ,aign." He stressed cooperation be- ween the auxiliary and the Legion nd asked the members of the Le- ion to make an added effort for ,lore members.
 Howard Bunce, former command IT of the local post. brought down he house with his impersonation Of he well-known radio performer. seth Parker. In the true dialect of he Thick" who marvels at the ere ations of a city. Mir. Buncc. with 9 huge yellow flower In his lapel, and q grey wig on his head, initiated tn" tanciful country gentleman of top boots, ovcrall3 and hayaeed.
 Week Quiet
 An unusual quiet rcigncd in the town Saturday and yesterday. Though traffic was fairly thick there were no casualties reported. This seemed unusual inaSmuch as previous week ends had two or three accidents each and within the past month several fatalities had oc- cured in the town.
 Berlin Church Notes
 The Central Congregational club will meet Tuesday evening at the 'outh church in New Britain. Din ncr for members and guests will
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

notified and are conducting an in- vestigation.
 Plainyille Briefs
 The We-I'ns club will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Johnson of Forestville avenue.
 William J. Phelan Of Bristol has sold two pieces of land in Plainville to Saunders Clark.
 Joseph T. Donovan of Bristol has sold a piece of land situated in the Allen park to William Cassidy of PlainVille.
 GnSmnnOlifan ROMllnn Inanun
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
pected by the committee in charge of the party.
 Bazaar Pronounced Success

pected by the committee in charge
 of the party. Bazaar Pronounced Success The bazaar given at the St. Jo-
 sephs guild hall on the last three days of last week by the members of the parish was a pronounced success. The affair closed Saturday
 afternoon with one of the largest at- tendances recorded. It is thought
 possible that another will be given in the near future.
 Bachand-Hopko According, to a marriage return received at the office of the city clerk Saturday, James J. Banchand of Bristol married Miss Kathryn F. Hopko of Southington on November 1 2S. Rev. William H. Kennedy in Southington performed the cere- mony.
 "The TorChbcarerS'' On Wednesday evening. December IS, at the high school auditorium.
 the pupils of that institution will
 present d play entitled The Torch bearers with cast composed of en- i tirely high school talent Those who are to take part include
 the following: George Calder, Ann Rich, Russell Moriarty Alice Ever
 cit, Ronald Hunt. Elizabeth Shay, Dorothy Day, Arthur Collenburg, | Agnes -Reddy. William Calderwood, Grace Gearing and Frank Patterson. The leading character is por-
 trayed by Alice Everett, sopho- more.
 Community Players Soon The Community Players produc-
 ton, "Outward Bound" will be pre- sented at the high school auditori-
 nm on Thursday evening starting at s o'clock.
 League Opening Saturday According 10 the schedule reelased
 hy inc schedule committee of the
 Bristol City Basketball league. the initial contest will be played at ths
 state armory Saturday night pre- iiminary to the New Departure game with Waterbury. The New
 Departure amateurs are scheduled 10 face the DiXies.
 Notes Raymond J. Casey. director of athletics at the Maple End Athletic club. has been confined to his home for the past month because of an attack of neuritis.
 Alfred B. GOode1l of 420 Broad street Forestville. a victim of an accident which severed his spine. is still in serious condition at th,
 Bristol hospital His condition $ unchanged since being struck by an
 automobile several days ago, hos. pital officials said today. The amateur basketball teams of the city are now in full swing on thelr schedules. The teams of tn, newly organized City league ar. practicing diligently at the numeror. gyms of the city preparing for a tor- rid season.
 No Phone Campaign It has been rumored about the city that Seicheprey post. American Legion. was going to enter into contract with a business concr. |, and conduct a professional phcnp canvass campaign to sell the book let entitled The Lost Battalion Commander Roy Barton said thi> morning that the post did not favor that method of solicitation from tr., public and, furthermore. the ppr centage of the gross receipts la with the post did not warrant any
 such appeal to the public. He e
 tmued, saying that all campaig,s
 for funds on Poppy and Daisy Da
 were so generously received by t',t
 public that this appreciation, (Continucd on Page 1O)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

Children 35c, A. E. F. Barber shop, Fest wishes for Nmas.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Grange sale "Wednesday

Inc ladies auxiliary Of Plainyille 1 Grange will hold it's annual sale at Grange nall on Pierce street We'd nesday afternoon. The sale will be one of fancy work and candy and will open at 2:30 o'clock and con- tinue until 9 o'clock.
 X home cooked harvest supper will be served from to s o'clock. The menu will be as follows: Roast ed fresh ham, brown gravy. mash ed potatoes, mashed turnips, butter ed peas and carrots, rolls. pickles. pie, and coffee.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Christmas Club Opens

The 1880 Christmas club has opened at the Plainvine Trust Co. The club contains four classes and all are invited by the bank officials to take out memberships. Last year the institution enjoyed one of it's most successful Christmas club years and 1t is expected that the 1880 club will exceed the figures of last year.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

Totals .... 4a2 4S1 4C3-13g6
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
RumOrS Arc CnfOundeu

RumorS have prevailed in town
 that the Plainville Private hospital on West Main street was intending, 1 to close it's doors and discontinue its work. Mrs. Marie Paul. head of the establishment, strongly denied the rumors today and stated that the in 1 stitution would continue it's work as usual and that there was absolutely | no reaGons for the circulation of the | rumorS.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Martha Hcbekah Part V

Martha Rebekah lodge will hold a public social and card party in I. o. 0. F. hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Refreshments will be serv- ed after the games.
 Martha Sewing circle will meet at the home of Mrs lNroeich on llouGh street on Wednesday after noon at 2:l5 o'clock, A full attend anCe is requested.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Large Crowd Expected

\ Iargc gathering of high school seniors and alumni is expected at the senior prom to be held at the school gym on Friday evening, De- cember 27. Committee Chairman Frank Patterson said this morning. Elizabeth Eastman has been elected chairman of the program and or chestra committee and Celia Benson chairman of the refreshment con- mitfan
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

I1V"-HV VIIVIITIp SdIUFUaN According to the schedule reelased
 by the schedule committee of the
 Bristol City Basketball league. the
 initial contest will be played at ths
 state armory Saturday night pre- iiminary to the New Departure
 game with Waterbury, The New Departure amateurs are scheduled 10 | face the DiXies.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

According to a marriage return received at the office of the city clerk Saturday, James J. Blanchard of Bristol married Miss Kathryn F.. Hopko of Southington on November 2S. Rev. William H. Kennedy in Southinston performed the cere- mony.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-04-04
Beall Plans Feed
Mill For Lexington

Announcement was made this week by
George S. Beall, Jr., that he will erect
a modern feed mill in Lexington this
season for the benefit of the livestock
growers in this territory.
Mr.. Beall stated that the mill when
completed, will be equipped to grind and
mix all kinds of home grown feeds into
highly concentrated merchantable feeds
The plant will be so arranged to care
for both railroad and highway trade
Cotton seed meal, blackstrap molasses
oats and other concentrated feeds will
be stocked for use in compounding ra-
tions as desired by the individual farm
er. He also stated further that the feed
mill would enable any farmer to bring
his feed to the mill and get the same at
tention as he now gets at modern gin
when marketing his cotton.
Several farmers have expressed their
pleasure to Mr.. Beall in establishing this
mill and have pledged their support in
growing large acreages in soybeans, corn
and sorghum, to be ground at the plant
or their farms. 1t is believed by many
hat this step on the part OF Mr. Beall
will be the means of securing more
home grown feeds in this section than
3uring the planter of place to have
his needs filled from his own produce.
| County Agent T. M Williams stated that
the mill will be the means of saving
| thousands of dollars to dairymen in this
district, allowing these dollars to be
turned into other channels of profit
when feed is grown locally. Another
important benefit will be the enrichment
Of ba b,,t bo =, of hui
ing crops, thus serving as a double puzr-
pose to the planter.
The mill being located in the center
of the county, will enable the farmers
| from all sections to patronize the plant
| with marked convenience and saving
| to all patrons, minimizing costs that
| have heretofore formed large part il
the costs of stock feeds for the farm.
John Terry and Earl Stewart of Har'
lands Creek visited LEXINGTON this week