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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

industry has had no diMculty in pro-
ducing good-the facilities are here
to produce them In wide profuAon;
what bothers the producers II how
10 sell them.
And more important than selling
goods in the foreign market 10 to in
sure a wide and growing distribution
in the domestic market. 1t isn't
enough to make goods. by mass pro-
duction or otherwise: there must be
enough buying power in the coun-
try to consume more OF those pro.
duced. If that isn't done then we are
merely playing with a sort OF Undue
trial toy that doesn't do the most
Good to the largest number.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
GETTING 4 NEW
RAILROAD STATION

When a city believes it is entitled
to new railroad station. but the
railroad company or companies serv-
ing it believe the prev ailing station
is good enough for years to come.
what is TO be done about 1t?
Many municipality has been con-
fronted with this problem. In most
OF them it remains an unsolved prob
lem. There seems to be no way to
compel a railroad to expend money
for new station il it doesn't think
the situation iustlfies it. Even the
public regulatory bodies have been
unable to unite the knot.
But In Los Angeles there seems to
be different sort OF spirit in the
air. There may be more boost and
push in southern California than
staid citizens elsewhere relish. but
it cannot be denied that results are
obtained under circumstances that
are impossible OF attainment In many
another less aggressive community.
Shortly after the World War Los
Angeles wanted a union railroad
station. The railroads were unsym-
pathetic. The Railroad Commission
of California was appealed to by the
city. and being imbued with the
booster spirit, ordered the station
erected. The railroads appealed to
the state Supreme court, which re-
versed the decision OF the Railroad
Commission, saying the federal
Transportation Act of 1920 had in
vested poW,te over union depot
facilities in rI interstate Commerce
Commission.
The city appealed to the I. c. c.,
which held that it was powerless to
require carriers to construct railroad
stations. A mandamus in the Su-
preme Court Of the District o, Co.
Iumbia was denied.
Still undaunted. Los Angeles ap-
pealed TO the Court Of Appeals OF the
District of Columbia to force the
/. c. c. TO take jurisdiction and or
der the station built under the Cali
tornia Interpretation OF the Trans
portaton Act. There the appeal was
finally won by the city. The Dis
trict Court Of Appeals held that the
l. c. c. is compelled to order the
Southern Pacific. the Santa Fe and
the Los Angeles and Salt Lake rail-
road to erect and maintain 4 union
station in that city at point known
as the Plaza" The cost is estimated
at s1o.Ooo,Ooo.
Los Angeles has won a splendid
victory, one that Will serve other
cities with wholesome precedent.
Now lot the l. G. c. take hold and
order the station built. The city de-
serves it after such a determined
legal struggle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
THE EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN

In citing figures showing that
deaths from alcoholism have mount.
ed since 1920, the Nomen's Christian
Temperance Union stresses the
need for vigorous educational
campaign regarding the evils Of
drink, especially among young peo-
pie.
Every worthy American will hope
and trust such campaign succeeds.
1t had been hoped. even expected,
that the 18th Amendment would
make such a campaign superfluous:
that ipso facto, as il my magic.
merely adding such an amendment
to the Constitution would settle the
need for furthe worry over the drink
evil.
We now know, from less an
authority than the ". c. T. U. it.
self, that this was in the nature OF an
idcalistic dream. 1t may not be too
late to depend more upon education
and less upon law.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
IMPROVED POSTAL BUILDINGS

For several years numerous cities
in Connecticut have been hoping for
improved post Office buildings. Gov
eminent investigators have been in
the state and careful tab has been
made Of the mail handled. the pros
poets for future growth and the
insufficiency OF present buildings TO
meet the anticipated requirements.
New Britain was one of the first
cities thus Investigated and We have
known for several years that extern
sive Improvements will come TO the
present federal building
Meanwhile other Connecticut cities
have been investigated and the most
important postal change is likely 10
take place in Hartford. where the
present 'incapacItated" post Office is
TO give way to modern building
closer to the railroad station. But
other cities Likewise will receive
more extensive Improvements than
accorded New Britain, these being
Waterbury and Bridgeport,
The outlay in New Britain, it is
now known. VIII be in the neighbour
hood of so5o,00o. The hardware city
has enjoyed more modern postal
facilities than some OF the larger
Connecticut cities and only a few
years ago it was not thought likely
that q n improvement would be need
ed. The need for an enlarged post
office building became evident. how
'rer, with the growth Of the local
r manufacturing industries. which pro-
vide large portion Of the in and
nut going mail.
We do not know postal conditions
IN Waterbury and Bridgeport. where
extensive Improvements will be
made. In Waterbury the expenditure
will be 100000 and in Bridgeport
$1,20o,0o0. We do know. however,
that the neigh boring city Of Hartford
needs post Office at least as modern
as that which was built in New Brit
ain years ago. and that the $4,000
00O expenditure for this purpose is
eminently justified. The razing Of the
present Hartford post office. when it
comes, will be a matter for state
c0ngratulation. too, in view Of the
fact that the site adjoining the old
state house is state property and
should never have been used for q
post once. At the time the present
Hartford post ONCE was constructed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
DRY Law PENALTIES
MAY Be INCREASED
Michigan House, Seeking Lighter
Ones, Meets Reaction

Lansing, Mich, March / Ft-
Members OF tho lower house OF the
Michigan legislature faced today the
possibility that their effort yesterday
10 remove dry law offenses from the
list o. felonies punishable by life i'm
prisonment may not only be defeat
I'd but may react 10 make the pen
atty for first offense ever more Sc
we're.
The house passed Yesterday an
amendment to the state criminal
code. removing from effect under the
habitual criminal law all felonies for
which q maximum penalty OF at
least Eve years vas not prescribed
for the first offense.
Its primary object was 10 remoy @
liquor offenses. for which the first
penalty is but one year, from the lite
fpenalty provision. approximately
40 other offenses, however, were
affected similarly at the same time.
In retaliation Rev. r. H. Holss pie,
state superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon league. immediately started a
fight to obtain approval Of bill
already before the house increasing
the penalty for a first liquor offense
| to five years. Such Il measure auto
matically would return first liquor
offenders TO the status OF potential
lifers.
The Anti-Saloon league bill will
have the support of many Legislators
! who voted for the amendment yes.
terdsy because they desired such
offenses - illegally wearing 4 Iodke
PIN removed from the category o.
life imprisonment crimes.
The senate 10 expected 10 pass thu
amendment without serious opposi'
ton. a. 1t 10 supported by Gov. Fred
w. Green and other administration
leaders.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
SOLVING THE GANG MYSTERY

II the police In Chicago actually
locate the assassins who staged the
st. Valentines day massacre the ma
ton will not fail to withhold due
credit The definite announcement
that the crime and the motive have
been solved and that the identity of
the assassins il known will be re-
ceiyed with satisfaction. 1t 10 high
time Chicago gives a Wholesale les
son to its gangsters.
Chicago has had 500 gang killings
in 10 years. The time has arrived for
the law TO come out OF hiding.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
This New Jersey Man
Gained e Pounds

One Atlantic City man who needed
% more pounds took McCoy's Tab
lets for weeks and gained the fesn
he wanted. One thin woman gained
IS pounds In five weeks thanks 20
McCoy's and a young woman from
Alabama writes that her weight
jumped from 100 to 125 after taking
only three boxes OF McCoy's.
Mccoy takes all the risk-Read
this ironclad guarantee. II after tax.
ing sixty cent boxes OF McCoys
Tablets or One Dollar boxes any
thin. underweight man or woman
doesn't gain at least pounds and
feel completely satisfied with the
marked improvement In health
your money will be returned.
Just ask for McCoy's Tablets at
Fair Drug Dept. or any drug store
in America.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

tee and selectmen Of Berlin was held
last evening to hear the report Of the
committe appointed to bring In an
estimate Of tho Improvements on the
schools under the consolidated sys-
tenn. There was no report a. one
member. A. ". Epson. had refused
to serve on the committee. A new
committee was named.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

uentlenlen.
certainly hope that you have
found On editor. ! herewith apply
for 4 position ~ his assistant.
was employed in Wall street TO.
two years and by one OF the better
houses. Also for more than a few
years have been interested in the
stock market At the moment
have one close relative and many
friends still dependent thereon. Also
fair library on foreign exchange
and banking.
The main stumbling block then
seems to be "Impeachable." ! could
suggest CONTIGUOUS. only he's dead
OF course. there's doubtless. count
less numbers living. Improbable
Impeachable?????
1t seems to me that the recent
election IL more to the point. Why
did Hoover sweep the country.
have vague ideas on that subject
and 1t seems to me important.
II interested please write.
John Cement,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
TO liILDA

TO HILDA
BY Joseph Jourdon
Hilda. diffident and nervous,
Swedish handmade mild and meek.
Deigning graciously to serve us.
For the sum Of twelve per week.
When thou goest out each Sunday.
DO We murmur. gentle Swede.
Thursday night and oftime Monday
Decked like Mrs. Astor's steed?
When thou asked for Wednesday
night of
CTS the night the bridge clut
meets),
Gave we not u TO thee, right on.
Then returned our opera seats?
Verify thou hast q soft time.
Csnst deny it, best Of maids?
Read We not unto thee oftime.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
THE LESSENED INFANT
MORTALITY

Results count
The proof of the pudding is in
the eating thereof"
And it might be added:
IF child welfare is valua bic, the
infant mortality statistics will prove
it."
They do.
Fewer babies died in New
Britain in 1928, in proportion to
population, than in any other
recent year
That was the significant paragraph
in a news item the other day. 1t
seems that the various agencies in
the city who have been struggling TO
educate the public upon the proper
means OF keeping infants alive have
been succeeding
The infant mortality rate in New
Britain has been steadily decreas-
ing. Each year sees an improve
ment. The rate in 1928 was lower
than that of any city in the state
and lower than the state average. To
wit, quoting again:
The infant mortality rate for
the state in 1928 was 5a.o.
while that of New Britain was
53,1."
We have just pride in our in
dustries, in our parks in our school
system, in the Memorial monument
in Walnut Hill park. Let's pa use and
reflect that here is something which
also justities pride.
our population is cosmopolitan
lhrre are score or more Of races
ming here. Some OF our residents
nIv@ brought with them primitive
Ideas about child raising; perhaps
some of them come from countries
where more infants die than remain
alive. These have to be coached to
appreciate modern methods; they
must me induced to rely upon
science more than upon luck.
The achievement Is amazing. Let
the good work continue and credit
should go to ali concerned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
Tell three riddles and charades?

Tell three riddles and charades?
Do We not indulge thy wishes?
Crafty thy each desire?
Wash We not the breakfast dishes.
Cook the meals and tend the fire?
Hiida, though we'd hate to lose thee.
Blessings on thy bovine head.
This one thing we must refuse thee:
Wen not serve thy meals in bed!
Couldn't Fool Him!
Clerk in Bakery: How about
buying some nice lady fingers. sir
Try these"
Customer: mo, they aren't Renu-
inc"
Clerk: whats the matter with
them"
Gust omer: They don't smell of
cigarettes!"
John c. Reich.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication Of
all news credited TO 1t or rot otherwise
credited in this paper and siso local
published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Membef Audit bureau OF Circulation
The A. B. c. 10 national orEanizAtlon
which furnishes newspa pert and advsr.
Users with a strictly honest analysis OF
Circulation Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit This insures pro-
lection against fraud IN newspaper dts
tribution figures TO both national and
local advertis ere
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
Observations
On The Weather

Washington, March 1.-Eorecast
for Southern New England: Cen
orally fair tonight and Saturday, not
much change in temperature.
Gentle to moderate northwest, back
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Another disadvantage Of small
house IL that you don't know what
to do with the other seven calen-
OARS.
Uncle Sam will have fifteen cruis-
ers-the first chap to cultivate n
vice In order TO reform in company
with others.
Mencken says farmers make wine
to get drunk on. Then where 10 the
argument that wine and beer would
keep the city from getting drunk?
Men OF science tell Us 20 per cent
OF the people are mentally defective.
Now IL We only knew which 20 per
cent.
You can tell tho home that has ii
fireplace. The baked shins show
through these sheer stockings.
Correct this sentence: MY share
OF our partnership earnings" sad
the bride, will depend on how
much l contribute TO our success"
Copyright 1929. Publishers
Syndicate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The most dangerous times OF the
don are i a. H., p. I'll, p. NJ,
and II p. m.-the last being the
worst.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The objection to the modern
apartment Is that its only nice
roomy closet % called 4 break II 1t
room
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

STILL the knowledge that electro
magnetism 10 responsible won't
make the experience less annoying
whom you step on Z banana peel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

There isn't much hope for tenn
perance in drinking when people
can't even be temperate in their
discussion OF 1t.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

History Is funny. A new era
da~ns because a bricklayer In Rome
gives away property that isn't his.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Another good test OF will power
is to try keeping silent after opening
a milk bottle with your thumb.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The Herald 10 on sale daily IN New
York at Hotalinss Newsstand. Times
Square: schultz'e Newsstand. Entrance
Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The only profitable Advertising medium
in the City. Circulation books and prese
room aways open to adsertlsera
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

A Herald Classified Ad and re-
suits 70 all In one breath.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Entered II tho Post once 1t New Britain
a. Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01


boys Box HIS.
Gentlemen:
! was once boy and even today
am not a girl. Drama you want ?
What period? 90 you mean Henry.
Louise NJ. Alcott or whom?
1t 50 happens that I have few
fairy tales with me. Also a certain
number of nsver been used detec-
tive stories. You want something In
between. You are really asking too
much for anyone TO guess the exact
gradient.
I feel more reasonably confident
that ] can increase circulation.
Know that 7 should love TO discuss
moral policy with you. To me that
10 the one and only problem.
Why notc
John Cement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

EDITOR "anted-who can make
drama ticallv interesting stories from
news features. Must have had ex-
perience to prove ability. Give full
details. Box II.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Americanism: Scorning suckers;
wondering what became OF last
months salary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

EDITOR wanted. thoroughly famil.
lar with investing field: must have
had long experience in Wall street
activities; with unimpeachable rec
ord; no other need apply; please
give full details. Box r Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

"Handshaking causes much II
health" Especially II there IL ,
thsrm os-like container between
them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Avoiding war is like avoiding an.
other car. You can do 1t If til.
other fellow isa't a fool.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Iesusd Daily tSunday Excepted)
Al Herald Bldg. q Church Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
9e.nd al communics tions 70 Fun
Shop Editor, care OF the New
Britain Herald. and your letteR
will 10 forwarded to New York.
EVENTUALLY, ANYHOW!

EVENTUALLY, ANYHOW!
March like the lion or March like
the lamb.
It matters so little We don't give
a well, a clam.
Just so 1t marches. we're sure Of one
thing.
That along with st. Patrick it's
bound to bring SPRING.!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
Facts and Euncies

Alas! II mail can be delivered
to South America by plane. 90 car
marines.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Gentlemen:
And the body not yet cold. Damn
that ringing. ! won't open.
"Experience TO prove ability" We
have always eaten and never hal {
pa~ned a typewriter.
Hypothetical problems are a bore
II interested, let's meet. Decide or
an objective and 90 there.
John Cement.
Gulf.
Harris: SO you've just returned
from your trip. How did you like
the Gulf OF Mexico?"
Traveller talso a golfer); Il don't
think they play any better game
down there than we do
Lena Margolcs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Fewer babies died in New
Britain in 1925, in proportion to
population, than in any other
recent year
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Age IL relative. A horse il a
three.year.old when it's two and
white mule is old At three monthG
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

OIL MAN ADAM AN ONE o.
HIS CHlLLCN!
BY Richard E. Zoty
Recently the publishing firm with
which l am connected put In three
advertisements for three different
editors
One applicant replied to all three.
not knowing OF course. that It was
one firm doing all the Advertising!
The following shows the correspon-
dence:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

EDITOR wanted for Boys maya
zine. One who can select dramat-
ic wildly interesting stories for
boys Box HIS,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

No Argument!
Roger: DO you like twin bedS?"
Victor: mo, you can't accuse
anybody else OF taking all the
covers"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

$500 Three Nonths
Use . Month
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

Maybe pedestrian could fee
important IL he would stop In front
OF a store and toot little horn for
sor,ipo
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

That Spanish revolution seems TO
be wholly oral which shows what
happens to a people addicted to bull
fighting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The cannibal has one advantage
while hunting. II he mistakes q
friend for 4 deer. the shot isn't
wasted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

The infant mortality rate for
the state in 1928 was 5a.c.
while that OF New Britain was
53,1."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-13
Government Has Holdings
Police Arrest Painter
In Assault on Girl. s

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Aug. IS.
The tendency to seek the aid of the
Salvation Army when in need led to
the arrest in Baltimore of Robert
Hicks. S1-year-old itinerant painter.
wanted for more than a week by
local police on the charge of assault.
ing Ethel Howard. 8.year-old daugh.
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Howard.
Of this city.
Hicks was aided by the Salvation
Army here four weeks ago when he
first came to town. While at the
post he spoke of having been helped
by army posts in other cities.
Hicks boarded with the Towards
while here. and is alleged to have
attempted to assault the little girl
when he volunteered to go with her
to a nearby ice plant.