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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-20
SANTA CLAUS SENDS
 WORD TO ELKS WILL
 ARRIVE NEXT WEEK

Santa Claus will pay his annual visit to the children of Juneau and vicinity at the Palace Theatre either Friday or Saturday of next week, according to word received from Santa's headquarters by E. M. Goddard, Exalted Ruler of the local Elks lodge.
 The Elks are busy making ar rangements for the occasion. They are particularly anxious to have all of the kiddies on hand to greet Santa Claus and will have another announcement to make next week when later word is received as tc the exact time of his arrival.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-20
CoRDoNs GIFT CERTIFICATES

The Ideal Gift. Always accept able and can be exchanged for mer- at,a,5;sa at any time, adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-20

LET Almquist Press Youc Suit. We call and deliver. Phone 52S.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
PAYING OUR RESPECTS

Going 10 press early on Saturday prevented US from making q few re- marks upon the latest spectacle in Congress. when the House cheered the story Of how q 2I-year- old boot leggsr vas shot 10 death by 8 Wash hgton policeman Perhaps it was just as well that WE were restrain ed by circumstances from saying uhat we thought about it right after it happened. After siesta of two days. however, our Indignation some how 1oes not register much less heat Ho" civilized men masquerading as congressman could gloat in the death Of anyone is beyond our comprehen- sion. It was the congressional ga of respect for assa ssination.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
AN HOUR AHEAD

Connecticut continues to hold fast to it's queer law which does not permit public clocks to indicate day light saving time. Thirtythree cities and towns in the state are operating upon this summer time, not lnclud ing the cows and the chickens there in. The country az a whole registers 25,000, 900 people enjoying the un- stinted advantages Of daylight say ing The Legislature, however, pre- suming that every law 1t happens to pass is a good one, wants US to re- spect the standard time law in spite of our Inclnations to do otherwise. Wisely. perhaps. President Hoover did not mention standard time in his recent respeCt-th the-law sermon.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
PROGRAMS AND DICTION

The diction ot radio announcars may have some influence upon language as il is spoken in the home or on the streets. or in the office and factories; but "e doubt it. It is widely admitted that Milton J. Cross, who was given q medal by the Academy Of Arts and Sciences for his good diction and resonant voice was entitled to the honor. His voice enters millions of homes: but when the good woman tells Johnny to quit his fooling her voice is not likely to he one whit different from what # ought 10 be in commanding atten- ton. AS for the old man of the house He hav~ no doubt he will con tinue 10 use the same old Ba bhitt- llh" speech regardless Of the minis tr&tion of Mir. Cross or the oth.r talented ,adio takers.
 Tn fact, what the old man ot the house in interested in, is the quality Of the programs It is these that seem most important To our knowi- , edge no enc has yet turned 10 WIZ in order 10 hear Mr. Cross do his turn. What they turn to WIZ for is to hear some program that promises satisfaction; and if it doesn't, the dals are twisted to some other wave length where one Of the minor an nouncers may be doing his stuff but where the program is better.
 G!orifying the announcers may be one way for the broadcastins com panies to bear up under criticism of the average program: and of such criticism there is plenty. IL is pleasant experience. of course 10 hear the pretty voice Of q favorite announc- CT enunciate his words correct ly and not be ripped up upon French, Italian. German or Spanish tlties-although. 70 far as we per sonaily are concerned. they can botch up the foreign languages all they wish. like the vocaiists. But what counts most with the wide radio public is programs that show something more than routine efforts to kill time.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
Ob,eypdtieas On ne Redlker

Washington, April 29.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fatr tonight and Tuesday; slightly cooler tonight. with frost in the interior: somewhat warmer in the interior Tuesday; fresh to strong westerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair with light to heavy frost in exposed places in north and central portions; slightly cooler in southeast portion tonight; Tuesday fair and somewhat warmer; fresh westerly winds.
 Conditions: The storm of last night is moving out to sea by way of the St. Lawrence valley. It pro- duced moderate to heavy rains in the Atlantic states from Georgia to the Maritime Provinces and wext- ward 10 the upper Lake region and Ohio valley A long ridge Of hieh pressure extends from the northern Mississippi valley southeastward 10 Florida with crest Of 3O.1s at Evans vile. Ind. Pressure is relatively low over the Rocky mountain districts and high along the California coast.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
25 Nears Ago To-day

Prosecuting Agent Kivkham had some new case, in the police court this morning. They were druggists whs had been raided for selling whiskcy. The cider nen hnvo given ID the sponge and paid their fires today.
 New Britain people were interest d today in the news that the New York conference Of the Swedish Lutheran syred was considering the "emova! Of Cpsala college from Orange, N. J., 10 New Britain. Rev. s. c. Ohman. local pastor, is at the conference. There is much senti- ment among local Swedes for the transfer.
 Chairman Rossberg presided at the park board meeting last night, and Councilman Mortimer Camp was elected clerk. The sum Of $500 will be divided up and spent on the local parks. A map will be made Of Smalley park. as q disput" has arisen crer or" Of i's boundaries.
 The ooening of Tn" state baseball league has been delayed two days by bad weather.
 l.. NJ. Barnes has purchased a house on Grand street from L. A. Gladdins.
 The Russian and Japanese armies have begun great battle On the Yalu river.
 The Worlds fair opened in St Louis today.
 Alderman Humphrey championed the cause of the children at the las, council meeting when Councilman Parker suggested . license fee of s1 for organ grinders. Mr. Humphrey objected on the ground that 1t migh' deprive children of the enjoyment they derive from the organs. Mir Parker hadn't thought of that ant withdrew his motion. The orgar grinders can therefore continue tt grind out the!r music CD unmolest ed on the city streets. May is the limit for placing fir escapes on the buildings about th center, but these have not beer erected in some instances.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
TAKING THE. GIRL FRIEND OUT
 TO DlNNER:
By Lucius Pfclffe

By Lucius Pfelffer
 Hilda: 'Is this the place you were ravin9 about?"
 Herbert: Well. I've only been here a couple of times but it struck me as having atmosphere, sort of
 Hilda Honestly, you slay me. What do you call atmosphere - dirty napkins"
 Herbert: Well, the chicken a Ia F'ranceis-"
 Hllda: "Speaki7s Of chicken. my dear. l went to the most divine place the other night you've ever seen. I was with Irwin Ciner and I'll say one thing for Irwin-he all ways insists on the best. Gosh, we had the most divine chow. l must say when dine out I like things attractive"
 Herbert: Well, this place has quite 6 rcputa-"
 Hilda: Have you tasted the soup"
 Herbert: "Ycah-tastes all right to me. Anything the matter with it."
 Hilda: "Il's burnt that's all. ! can't eat hurnt soup, Do you like it that way''
 Herbert: T didn't notice II was burnt I'll get the waiter to bring you-'
 Hilia: Dent bother. for Hcav- ems sak.s-I'm really not a bi' hungry. honestly haven't recover cd from the simply marvellous din- rer Irwin ordered at this fascinnt- ing place he took me to dine the other night"
 Herbert: "Oh. ec:ne on - you ought 10 eat sonet hing
 Hilda: Somehow I've suddenly lost my appetite. sort of, but actu- ally. my dear. the way they pre- pared this chicken Irwin ordered the other nirht was simply delish because this chef at this place g~ta about twenty-five thousand a year or something and was King Ed wards personal chef or somcthirg Irwin says. and let me tell you. IT, uin gets service at places like that I mear he knows everybody and they simply leap about and prac- ticably fal! all over themselves :f do things for him and all. Gosh. mean. when you dine out with IT, win you feel like queen or some. thing-you actually do.'
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29

annually would be reduced about 10000 and 153,71t would be admit ted instead of lSl.s47 and the quotas Of various countries would be changed.
 Q. Who publishes the Automo- bile Blue Book? A. The Chicago Auto Trade As- sociation. 250S s. Michigan bouis- ward. Chicago. Illinois.
 Q Why can fly walk up smooth perpendicular surfaces and across the ceiling without falling off?
 4. Because their feet are provid- ed with soft pads upon which there is . slight adhesive moisture.
 Q. Is there such a word as anti disestablishmentarianism A. Yes. It is a good English word and means opposition to the theory of the disestablishment Of the church"
 Q. What is the name of Ramon Novarro's latest picture?
 A. "The Pamn."
 Q. How old is Clara Bow: how tall is she and what is the color of her hair and eyes:
 A. She was born August es. 1905 ard IS five feet. two and one-half inches tall, weighs lO9 pounds and has auburn hair and brown eyes.
 c. What Is the color of orchids? A. The prevailing colors are rose. lilac, yellow. white and green. c. Where ts Bohemia? \. Bohemia was formerly a part Of the Austrian Empire but since 1918 it has been q constituent part of the new Czechoslovak Republic. It is bounded by Saxony on the ] north, Bavaria on the west, SileSia on the east and Upper Austria on the south. Its area is about 2O,0G5 square miles. Q. What is the name of the pres- ent Pope? A. Achille Rattit who took the Papal title Plus XI. c. Is the Cornct difficult to Iearno
 \. It is one of the easiest wind instruments 10 laarn
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
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THE DRAGONS REPLY

While out for Q stroll one after noon a local househ older in a small Scottish town met his church deacon fully altired in somDre black as If dressed for the chapel. He was. moreover. looking very sad and woe- tegOnC.
 Where are We goin.' deacon!" asked the other.
 "I'l1 not goin'. Jerms. I'm comtn' back" said the gloomy deacon.
 "tomin' back where from?'
 From Tammas Peabody's funer- al. decent man that he was.'
 'Tammas is no dead surely" eN- claimed the other loudly, taken by surprise with the news.
 If he's no dead" said the deacon shaking his head solemnly. we've just played a dirty trick on him less than an hour ago."
 And he passed on his mournful way.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
PLENTY OF ROOM

For t week or more tn. Mexican revolutiouists have been retreating. mostly at rapid gait. It is lucky for them that Mexico is large and roomy. otherwise they would have lacked room 10 indulge in such an extensive retreat. As it is they stiil have several weeks travelling ahead sea or the American border. Mean while there is good chance for the federals to get lost in trying to keep mp the gruclliNg pace.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
QUESTIONS ANSNEItt.l,

You can get an answer to any question oi fact or Information by writing to the Questton Editor. Nrs Britain Herald. Washington HnreSu. l322 New York avenue, WashingfoH D. G.. enclosing 1wa cents in staHps for VepIy. Med,rai. l-Kat ard martial advice cannot hs given. nor can s<- tended research bA undertaken. All other questions will receive . per- sonai repiy i'nsixned reHuesta :an' not to answered All letters are Editor.
 o. Who originated the expression "All is quiet along the Potomac"
 A. It was often repeated in bul. letins issued by Secretary of War. stanton during the Civil War. and it has become synonymous with peace and rest" The statement is also attributed to General Mcclellan and to Secretary Cameron.
 o. What is the largest city park in the United States?
 A. Fairmount Park in Philadel- phia. which contains 2,Gis acres.
 .. What .s meant by being moon struck?'
 \. The expression moon struck is sometimes applied to persons who are mentally deranged or lunatic. Many persons have thought that the rays Of the moon had a disas trous effect upon the mind. and the word lunatic is derived from lunar which means moon. There is no truth in this superstition. and sci cnce has proven absolutely that the moon han no effect on the health or mentality Of persons. The expression is also applied 10 young lovers. who seem 10 have completely lost their reason and do strangely detached things The reference, Of course, is to the fact that they have been af- tected by kind Of lunacy.
 Q. What is Babe Ruth's salary
 A. He draws s7o,000 year.
 .. How can a suede jacket be washed?
 A. Wash in warm water and pure soap suds to which about one table spoon Of household ammonia to a gallon of wate. has .been added. Plunge up and down in the water but do not rub. Rinse lightly and stretch to the des,red shape and dry.
 Q. What are the meanings of the names kunO and kuna?
 A. They are German first names meaning bold
 Q. Who wrote the book called We Fight 10: Oil"
 A. I.udNell Denny.
 Q. What IS the National Origins provision in the imn grafton law? A. On Saturday March 23. 1929 a proclamation Of President Hoover was issued winch placed in effect on July ]. l929 the national origins provision of the immigration law which changes the quotas of immi- grants to certain proportions Of per sons in the United States of various nationalities IS determined by th' i 1920 census, instead Of the quotas 1 now in existence as determined by 1 the census of 1890. Under this proc 1 lamation the number of immigrant'
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
populations

agricultural populations from Europe began to immisrate to the United States in large umbera the settlement of the Middle West was made up largely of New Englanders. This is history. of course. and it is no use repeating 1t here. For the old time New England farmer 60 to Kansas. or Iowa. or some such state Some of these progeny of New Englanders. by the way. are in- cluded among the radical farm re- lief advocates, They set that way when they leave their native heath.
 Good farming in New England is possible. The agricultural experts at S,orrs can tell all about 1t. and why. But many of our native farmers in this section thought it better to migrate to sections where there were fewer stones, fewer boulders. They preferred big business in the faYm- ing line. to being merely the pro- ducers of table produce. \ good many Italian farmers. however. have taken up their abandoned" acres and are satisfied to produce vege- tables and such like, and they are prosperous. It all depends upon the point of view. It is possible to make livelihood upon a small farm such as those in New England. and set aside little none, for the rainy day. A horde of energetic New Eng landers in the past were not satis- fled vita such small pickinyt pre- terring to go where land was once cheap and plenty Of it. The govern ment helped marvelously in the days when the prairies were opened up to settlers.
 Now We think that q agricultural conditions in New England can be improved sufficiently 10 enable the native grower 10 contribute more to what We eat. That seems logical and business like procedure. Much ot what we eat comes from far cor ners of the nation: even fish which once was a standby of New England production. comes all the way from the Pacific coast The canning in- dustry and refrigerator cars have worked wonders in behalf of the distant producer Farmers in New England must compete with farmers everywhere; and so far a providing fresh vegetables they can do it. If the farm relief bill actually raises the prices Of farm produce the increase in farm production in New England will be automatic. That may help more 10 develop it than any dirt road program But the people ill the cities. accustomed to getting cheap food from the farnl- CTS, may not like the plan.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
LOCAL. TALENT SHOWS

For public interest in the town where such events are sponsored, it remains hard for commerciaiized en- tertainment to compete with local talent shows. This city has had its usual assortment of such enterprises this winter and spring. and if none of the shows produced candidates for Broadway they at least indicated to the community that there are citizens in various walks ot lie who possess high quality of histrionic or vocal ability That is true of every town, Ost easily comes 10 the con c!usion that all those with talent for the stage are nc: in front of the 'oot!ishts. Stag glory usually comes 70 those who iii addition to possess ing natural talent, go out after the honors and the pelf by adding rigorous training and making a drive for the plums. Some Of those who stay In the home town merely don't care to 90 to the trouble, bother and expense.
 In making comparisons between a local talent show and the commer- cial variety. the former is at a dis advantage in more ways than a comparison Of ability Of the princi, pals. The local talent show is prone 10 be judged by its first perfornl- anc". when anyone conversant with theatficals knows fully that the first performance even Of a commercial show is inc weakest. That is why the first performances usually are tried out in the small cities A week or two Of this and the show is put into : shape to make it's debut III New York or some ether metropolis. The local talent show is not favored in this manner. It must hit the buli's-eye right at the tart-something that even the highly-touted Broadway . reNues cano' accomplish. Some prenlleres We have attended have been unalloyed bores. yet reviewers and the public universally make al. !owances for the ragged edges at such tim. Give the show a little time 10 be whipped into shape" is the consensus. The local talent in- 1us'ry has no such opportunity.
 Local talent is not circumscribcd q in its activities by stage appearances however; numerous orga nizations continuously give opportunities 0! [ various kinds for local talent, mostly musical. To singer or musician, 6 local appearance Of any kind mean: just as much az q stage show does tc an embryonic actor Or actress. The
 
 musicians have the advantage. too in that their appearances are much easier to provide. requiring no outia , or trouble in producing scenery o, cost umes.
 There is something about a iocal talent show that always makes { strong appeal, Everybody wants ts see how their friends in the cas' perform. which accounts for ths usually good attendance. Men ~ from town 10 town whipping up in forest in producing such perform auces. from minstrel shows to Mort
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
FARMING IN NEW ENGLAND

abandoned farms in New England
 But investigation will show that there were nultitudes Of such farms b"forc the good road period gan. The era oi aba ndoned farms was brought about when farmers tt gan thinking thoughts about better land 'i"ew here: and old timers well re- member when the trek 10 the vest was constant. In fact hefor. 'hs. Scan dinavians, Germans and other
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
States obtain a regular supply from

States obtain a regular supply from that channel. The I. P. & P. is eager to obtain the largest possible market. and it's recently acquired interest in the Boston Herald and Traveller was an effort to provide two steady customers to it's clientele. But the l. r. X F. also is a large power pro- ducer. and the Federal Trade Com mission is intent upon finding out whether substantial interest in newspapers is not more inclined to color their attitude toward the pow CT question than it is merely to pro- vide a ready market for paper. After the commission is through with the Boston papers it will move on to the situation in Alabama. where certain power companies are said 10 be own ing newspapers. Manifestly it would be an evil day for the country when many newspapers were owned by power interests.
 On the whole. We think the power interests have bitten off more than they can chew. They cannot possibly gain control Of more than a smal! minority of the country's news papers. and already such action has brought universal condemnation of the power trust by the others. h. deed, it can be truthfully said that at no time in the country's history have the newspa pers been more in cllned 10 watch the power gymnas- ties with such q large degree of criticism. Such newspapers as come 10 our desk, with scarcely ar excep- ton one exception being the 1}os- ton Herall---arc outspoken in their handling or power questions. The press Of this country is not likely 10 feel kindly disposed 10 an industry which tries 10 depend too much upon propasa The revelations Of last year before the Federal Trade Com mission have placed all reputa ble publications on guard. Responsible editors are looking at all power propaganda with fishy eyes: and nothing goes into the Wastebasket as quickly as dope" from these inter rsts. Rather than take chances of making d mistake. the sincere edi- tor will bend back ward and regard even legitimate power information with suspicion.
 We have received innumera hle pamphlets and booklets brimfuI with statistics from power com- panies. We would not quote figure from any Of them: and their argu- ments, however reasonable they may appear on the surface, have no standing what soever in the office. Our reading Of other publications convinces US that most editors feel the same way about the pow er propa ganda. + is missing fire simply because it was overdone and was found out.
 And the more the Federal Trade Commission "uncarths'' the better "" will like it. We want all th" cards on the table. and the earlier they are put there the better we shall
 know how 10 proceed.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
PROBING POWER

Having power propa gonda in testigation stiIl on its hands. the Federal Trade Commission could not sidest'p adding another angle O. such an inytsfi e; lion to is oster when 1t dcc.l"d 10 includo q survey of tho allo g"d activities ot the Inter
 national Taper and Power company. In Canada his concern is a pro.iuc"r of pa per. @nG q laIgc part of IL, paper consumers ill the United
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29
TO HER STOCKING!

ID HEX S1UAIHui By Edwin A. ahorts Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Sometimes it is shocking: All I truly know of this Dainty silkep stocking Is that it can claim foot Infinitely heater That poet ever put In a lyrics meter, Such a faultless foot as goes Twinkling through the dances,
 Starring oil m evenings prose With poetic fancies: Such 8 foot aa must belong To the muse. and so it Isn't strange it haunts the song Of a lover poet. Go then. lyric. with my love. Tn her stocking hide you: And when her dear eyes above, Looking shall have spied you Tn your silken Paradise Angel-like appearing Tell her this was Loves device For q secret hearing!
New Britain herald., 1929-04-29

Professor Irving Fisher of Yale says there are three kinds Of citl- zens; t'anatical drys, fanatlcal vets, and those who are on the fence or words to that effect. II is against the law for the water wagon 10 bump into the fence.