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New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Q, How many airplanes of all types are there in the United States?
 A. The latest statistics for 1928, show approximately 6,6O0.
 Q. What is the minimum age for enlisting in the Marine Corps?
 A. Eighteen years with the con- sent of parents and 21 years with out.
 Q. How long ago were cross word puzzles invented?
 A. Something similar 10 the cross word puzzle is said to have taken up much of the time of the Hindus and Chinese as long ago as 1000 B. c. The American Indians also played some kind of criss-cross game with grains of corn when the first white men arrived on this con- tinent. Magic squares played an important part in the occultism and mysticism of the Middle Ages. These seem 10 have been the prede- cessors of cross word puzzles of today.
 Q. What animal is called a sea- pig?
 A. The name is sometimes ap- piled to the porpoise.
 Q. What is the meaning of the term brat?
 A. It is usually term applied contemptuously, meaning an ill., behaved child.
 Q. Is the common American bullfrog the largest species of frogs?
 A. The largest frogs are native of Africa and weigh about ten pounds. Negro tribes in Southern Cameron and French West Africa consider the giant frogs a rare deli cacy, and preserve the thick bones for use in religious ceremonies. She bullfrog of this country com- pares favorably in size with that of Europe, and probably is the largest of the more plentiful edible snecies.
 Q. Where was Jetta Goudal born? What was the first picture in which she appeared?
 A. She was born in Versailles. France, in 1901. Her first ?rpear- ance was in "The Bright Shawl" which was released in April, 1923.
 Q. How ran poplar trees be exterminated?
 A. Girdle the tree in June. one foot wide and remove all the bark so that there is no connection for the sap 10 run back to the roots. When the leaves are dead cut the tree as close to the ground as possible. The roots will not sprout again.
 O. How high from the ground is the cross on the dome of St. Peters church in Rome?
 A. The top Of the cross is 435 feet from the ground. The dome itself is 404 feet high and 13S feet in diameter.
 Q. What is the meaning of 70 Sole Mio?"
 A. 70 My Sun"
 Q. What causes mists and clouds?
 A. Msts are caused by con- densation of watery vapor in the air into tiny globules of water. A cloud may be defined as elevated
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
FIVE EASY LESSONS IN HOW TO BECOME SELF-CONSCIOUS!
 By Norman A. Pottle

Aim politely at mouth with fork full of salad. Become aware that hostess is addressing you. Turn head, trying to relinquish lettuce gracefully.
 Take pretty girl for walk in country Notice large gray fruit hanging from branch. Wonder what humming sound means. Poke fruit curiously with stick.
 Awake in friends home. realizing that bathrobe was not packed. Creep down hall in state of pajamas. Grab bathroom door and dive inside. Back hastily out and wonder which Is the bathroom anyway.
 Hear car behind footing arrogant ly. Decide on q lesson in courtesy Hold middle of road for some dis tance. Hear wife remark that it 's an official car containing three State policemen.
 Bend over Feel something split.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington. ID. C., enclosing two cents in stamps advise cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are confidential Editor.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
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S4r,tl all communications 10 Fun Shop Editor. care Of tiie New Britain Herald. and your letter will be forwarded to New York.

NOW's the Month For 'Em! August is famous for dog days but
 Folks, Let's make this one famous for hu-
 nor and jokes, For those cares that are logging
 our footsteps will flee If we only have fun days enough.
 you'll agree!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
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HE TOOK THE EINT

Some Scottish lovers are very slow to pop the question" An Ayrshire ploughman had been walk ing out bonnie Maggie Russell. the dairymaid at Mains for about four years but he was too shy to broac hthe topic of matrimony.
 Do you like tattie soup, Jock ?" asked Maggie one night after many
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
WATCHING THOSE WHO NEED IT

Much as one regrets the necessity of regimenting youth one cannot help seeing an advantage in the plan suggested to Police Commissioner Whalen of New York that it should be one of the functions of the police to report those youths showing by their actions tendency toward crime, so that they might be aided by social service agencies
 The idea still holds good that an ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure.
 Numerous organizations for boys exist in every city. Boys who be- come actively identified with such organizations rarely go wrong. But before the established organizations can be of service to youths the lat ter must get in touch with them. At present they don't. There are boys in every city whose main occupation is to hang around in gangs and stimu- late each other into mischief. We have seen plenty of this right in New Britain. The other day several youths even went so far as to steal money from the collection boxe. in several, churches.
 mere is a good deal more about preventing crime" than by taking action against criminals after they have become criminals. Social agencies and the communities have an opportunity, largely overlooked, of preventing crime9 by preventing the development of criminal tenden- cies in the young.
 The plan brought before Commits sioner Whalen would make of the police force to gather all available information. and the names of all young fools who are evidently not being looked after very thoroughly by their elders, would be given to social service workers, who in turn would make an effort 10 interest the youngsters in things worth while.
 Acting District Attorney Louis Goldstein, president of the Young Mems and Women's Hebrew Asso- citation of Kings, New York, is au- thor of the plan. In his own words it Is as follows, and we wish somethinc Of the sort were adopted here:
 Tn their daily patrols the police. men come in contact with man, questionable characters. They mee, the idle, the loafers. the unemployed and the pool and billiard lizards, II IS often their sad duty to arrest young boys who tranSgress the law
 The captain Of each precinc should, on general orders from in, Police Commissioner, instruct tn, men under him to report the name, or young boys who are unem mployed loating, keeping bad company O. hanging around on the streets; 0, iounsins in pool parlors, speakeasie! ana other questionable places anc unhealthy surroundings.
 The captain, in turn, should ther submit these names 10 the appronr, ate social agency in the precinct
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

The McCooks, as matter of nub- lie interest, should not stand in the way of larger sanitarium for cbil- oren who are ill, who need more land, more buildings. and more beach.
 The state political machine should drop Its political methods and get do"n 10 sensible and efficient methods in conducting the state S affairs.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A B. C. is national organization which furnishes newspapeis aud Au\ef- tlssIs with . strictly honest analysis ot circulation our circulation statlstics are AA ,.d upon this audit This insuies pro- tsctiou Sxainst fraud in newspaper dls- tnbution fEures to both national and local advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
LIGHT FROM DIR. MAHEI OS THE M'COOK CASE

- The McCook case hinges around the right of the state to acquire the land t thinks it needs for an en- larsement of the children's tubercu- losis sanitarium at Saybrook' or p whether the McCook estate can With hold the land.
 Politics, too, are involved; but where the welfare of children suf- fering with tuberculosis is concern ."ed, we intend to ignore the politics.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
POLISH WOMEN'S LAWN PARTY

A lawn party, given by the Polish Womens Alliance of the Holy Cross church, will take place tonight at 7:30 on the grounds at 301 Farming ton avenue. A large program of events has been arranged by the committee in charge, which plans to illuminate the grounds with d rain bow scheme. After the games (anc- ing to both Polish and American music will take place.
 The party will be for the benefit of the church. The Polish Women's Alliance Is one of the largest wom- ems organizations of Holy Cross church..
 Many people have the habit of reading Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
Well Inforncd.

Jeanette Gas he leads her from the dance floor): 'Do you think you'll be able to find a nithe spot where we won't be dithturbed ?" Charles (proudly): "I should say so. I belong to the Nook of-the : Month Club"
 Leonard Fisch Ciner
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
Just AtnosDllere!

Hanson: Mitchell says he has been in the South. Has he?"
 Bradley: T should say not. The nearest he ever comes to it is a Panama hat, a Palm Beach suit, and a Cuban cigar."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Member of the Associated Press The Asuciatsd Pies> ls e1"!us.eIy en. titled tu the use fur is pubiiratiUn CT all news credited to il oi pot otherwise credited ip ths paper and also local usws published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
Facts and Fan',cies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Still America wasn't made great by men whose sole ambition was 10 make lot of money.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Greene: Did you ever hear Hen derson tell about his big winnings in Wall Street? ?'' Pynchon: "Yes; that's one of his stock sto1;es."
 Alvin Turner
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Missionaries in hungry land must find it hard to explain why the folks back home are worried about a surplus.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

The only farm relief that will ever really benefit the farmer will be to relieve him of his farm.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

There are just two kinds of men who take orders from a woman boss: those who hate her, and these who are ill love with her.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Tn, Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hutaling's Newsstand. Times Sousre: schult1's Nevsrands. Entrance Grand Central 4,nd Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

sighs and lovelorn looks from her lover
 Fine" said Jock enthusiasticall
 And girdle scones," asked Mag sic.
 "Naething better" agreed the young man.
 And potted held 2"
 Dlnna mak ma mOOth water Maggie.' ecstatically exclaimed Jock.
 Well" rnurely said the maid. '1 can cook them a for ye. Jock, Tamson,"
 The marriage banns were UP" that week end!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

renee valley
 Conditions fovor for this vicinity local showers followed by fair and slightly cooler.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

You can estimate the size of his ego if you observe the flourish or lack of it when he manipulates q cigarette lighter.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Nature, protecting our self-respect. equipped us to notice how many are worse than we are-not how many are better. And that's why the world seems rotten.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Monson: Can't you keep them out by keeping your car windows closed?"
 Harris: "Yes: but that just maHes them so angry that they puncture your tires." ...
 Martin Dierman Copyright, 1929, Reproduction
 Forbiddcn)
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

n. The clarifying statement of pr. c Stephen J. Maher of New Haven chairman Of the state tuberculosis commission claims that originally . Governor Templeton favored the &C., auisition of the entire McCook estate 2 through condemnation proceedings, if and when the tuberculosis sanl- tarium needed it.
 Justice McCook, senior member of the McCook family of sons, even is quoted as having originally suggest % ed such condemnation proceedings.
 Later, after MT. Templeton be- came governor, Anson T. McCook. one of the brothers owning the Mc- Cook estate, became the governors s executive secretary. And it was then, according to Dr. Maher, that Gov ernor Templeton changed his mind :. and agreed with his executive secre- tary that the property should not be taken over by the state. Subsequent :. ly. according to Dr. Maher, the state ', tuberculosis board was forced to agree to the acceptance of so feet if no condemnation proceedings for further property were carried out. The Maher statement does not put Governor Templeton in a good light. ', It shows that the governor from Waterbury at first favored the state acquiring the McCook estate and then changed his mind after he be- came governor and having one of the McCooks as an executive secretary.
 But the state political machine |. headed by MT. Roraback, and which was bitterly opposed to Governor Templeton on this and some other matters, also made a mistake The mistake was one characteristic of steam roller politics. It put through | bill in the Legislature which the Supreme Court described in the fol- lowing fashion:
 "On May 27, 1925, the committee on appropriations, without notice. citation or hearing, reported the bill which is the act upon which the present action is based. The bill was prepared outside of the committee and was not introduced and referred Tn the usual way"
 There have been too much politics, charges, denials, recriminations and bad feelings mixed in the McCook case. The participants in this cause eelebre need to shed these considera- tlons and go at the matter in a sen- sible fashion.
 Ii the state needs all of the Nc Cook land nothing should stand in the way of the state acquiring it, not even the McCooks. The enlargement of the facilities of the state sani- tarium, if necessary. stands higher than any private right.
 But in taking action the state needs to keep it's skirts clean of the mud of politics. When new statute is passed meticulous care must be exercised to carry it through according to precedent and law. The state ultimately can win it's case with honest methods and needs not to resort 10 underhanded subter- fuges.
 The McCooks, as a matter of pub- lie interest, should not stand in the way of larger sanitarium for chjl- dren who are i'll, who need more land, more buildings. and more beach.
 The state political machine should drop its political methods and get
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Entered at tho Post Ofice al New britain {. as Second ClAAS NAii Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
AGAIN THE IEp TRIES TT

of aVlatlon news in the public prints there seems to be no end. The
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
Mother nOWs Best.


 A young lady from Indiana lives here and, pediag the sale of several plays and novels which she has in mind, is working in a bookstore. For some time, we are told, she has been receiving the respect1ful attention of two young men, one bank clerk and the other an artist whose forte is etching. In a letter 10 her mother the girl recently touched modestly upon the virtues and devotion Of the two sutors. A few days later she received a letter from her mother, with this bit of advice: "I certainly would not trust an etcher."
 Mischieyous Insects!
 Harris: Just got back from q tour through New Jersey. Those mosquitoes are certainly vicious
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Correct this sentence: My atti- tude toward men," said he, never is affected in the slightest degree by the amount of money they have"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

cious wife. Try shaving only twice c. week.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Romance: A woman who wants somebody to take care of her; a man who wants somebody to tell him what q wonder he is.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Too often the boastful good do no evil for the same reason that man in jail doesn't eat roast duck.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

 folks back home are worried about surplus.
 There are just two kinds of men who take orders from a woman boss: those who hate her, and these who are ill love with her.
 You can estimate the size of his ego if you observe the flourish or lack of it when he manipulates q cigarette lighter.
 Nature, protecting our self-respect, equipped us to notice how many are worse than we are-not how many are better. And that's why the world seems rotten.
 Mere words won't calm a suspi- cious wife. Try shaving only twice {, week.
 Statistics prove planes safer the n automobiles, but you can be gon" three days in car without need of rescue party.
 Romance: A woman who wants somebody to take care of her; a man who wants somebody to tell him what wonder he is.
 Too often the boastful good do no evil for the same reason that man in jail doesn't eat roast duck.
 Americanism: Demanding 2C cents worth of service with a nick, els worth of meat; bowling because the bill is 95 cents.
 The reason we have cynical, sexy books is because some writers don't live outdoors enough to develop good digestion.
 Don't blame the modern" artist for painting a horse to resemble a wrecked goods box. If your eyes were like his, horse would look that way 10 you.
 It's just human nature. A Broad wayite feels superior in Montana A prize figi,ter feels superior in the presence of paunchy old scientists.
 A tourist is person who thinks the farmer won't miss a few cher rics or head Of winter cabbage.
 The laymans objection to blank verse IS that you must be a little. queer to know whether it's good or not.
 Think how the elephants bulk must have alarmed Eve when she first noticed iI herself q tendency to put on weight. You cant expect men 10 agree on scheme to save the world when they cant even agree on the mild ness of a cigarette.
 True, beach pajamas are more modest than bathing suits. And the cldfashioned' night shirt would be more modest still.
 Correct this sentence: My atti- tude toward men," said he, never is affected in the slightest degree by the amount of money they have" Copyright 1929, Publishers Svndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Americanism: Demanding 2t cents worth of service with a nick els worth of meat; bowling because the bill is 25 cents.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Statistics prove planes safer the n automobiles, but you can be gon" three days in car without need of q rescue party.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

A tourist is a person who thinks the farmer won't miss a few cher rics or head Of winter cabbage.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

It's just human nature. A Broad wayite feels superior in Montana. A prize fgi'ter feels superior in the presence of paunchy old scientists.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Don't blame the modern" artist for painting a horse to resemble a wrecked goods box. If your eyes were like his, horse would look that way 10 you.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

True, beach pajamas are more modest than bathing suits. And the cld-fashioned' night shirt would be more modest still.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

The reason we have cynical, sexy books is because some writers don't live outdoors enough to develop s good digestion.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

The layman's objection to blank verse IS that you must be little. queer to know whether it's good or not.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

You can't expect men 10 agree on scheme to save the world when they cant even agree on the mild ness of a cigarette.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

"On May 27, 1925, the committee on appropriations, without notice, citation or hearing, reported the bill which is the act upon which the present action is based. The bill was prepared outside of the committee and was not introduced and referred Tn the usual way"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

Think how the elephants bulk must have alarmed Eve when she first noticed in herself tendency to put on weight
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01
lii Mould Be,

Bend over. Feel something split
New Britain herald., 1929-08-01

The Maher statement does not put Governor Templeton in a good light. It shows that the governor from Waterbury at first favored the state acquiring the McCook estate and then changed his mind after he be- came governor and having one of the McCooks as an executive secretary.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain. within and for tine District of Berlin in the County of Iartford and state of Connecticut, on the 4th day of December, 4 D, 1929.
 Present Bernard F. GamneN ud.c. Estate of Gustaf II. Johnson, late of New Britain in said district dccoasad. tpoh the petition of Edward G. Hotch- kiss, of Thomaston, Conn, representing that he is creditor of said estate and praying that Letters of Administration may he granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears it is
 Ordered-that said application he heard and determined at the Probate Office in New Britain in said district, on the 11th day of December, A. D. 1929, at : o'cloyk in the afternoon. and that notice be given of the pendenry of said applica- tiou and the time and Isace of hearing thereon, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in said New Britain having a circulation in said District. and by posting a copy thereof on the public stgn-post in the town of New Britain, in said District and return make.
 BERNARD r. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
Are You Hitting
 On All Six?"
Liver -Stomach-Bowels- Nerves-Brain-Heart-
 Are They All 1OO%?

Folks, the human body is just like good car, everything must be in good working order if you expect to get the best performance out of either.
 You can t expect to feel Ioo9a if your liver is out of order, your stomach upset, nerves jumpy or bowels tied up. You must build up your vital forces and you weak, weary Respondent men and women who have been doctoring for ages trying to get back the vim and endurance of earlier years will be aston iahed, delighted and amazed to see how quickly strength, energy and vital ity come back thru the use of Tanlac.
 Go to your druggist now and get a bottle of TanlaC. Millions of folks have started back on the road to youth, health and happiness with this world- famous tonic and there is no reason why you, too, cant begin today to re- build your worn-out tissues and re- vitalize your entire system.
 Your money back if you arc not speedily helped by fair trial of this world-famous medicine.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
BARNESDALE SOCIETY
 PLANS CHILDREN'S PARTY
Will Have santa Claus Appear in Person At Christmas Program
 On December 22

4 Christmas part for the children of Barnesdale was decided upon at a meeting of the social committee on the Barncsdale Community society last evening. The committee met and planned to hold q party for the Chil- drcn of that section on the afternoon of Sunday. December 22. The affair will take place at the Quartette club house and will consist Of games and music. santa Claus will be there in person and will remove gifts from a large Christmas tree and will pre- sent them 10 the children. Each child will have his or her own personal gift. Fruit and candy also will be distributed.
 The party will be limited to chill dren under 12 years of age. Each child of that age or under in the ncighborhood will be given an invi- tation.