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New Britain herald., 1929-02-27
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Married Life" Not Worth While Rlames Wives Nerves"

"Weak nerves" said New York doc tor recently, in my estimation wreck more happily married lives than any other cause"
 Besides making the sweetest dispo- sition sour and irritable. nervousness IS terrible drain on your vital forces it saps your youth and your strength and dulls your beauty. What differ ence from the brieht eyed, vibrant girl he married. No wonder married life seems unbearabIe!
 But you can get rid of your nervous. ness speedily too and become the steady -nerved, radiant woman you once were. Take teaspoonful of Tanlac before meals and before going to bed and if it doesn't soon make a new woman of you-doesn't rid you of that tired, strained feeling go back and get your money.
 Go to your druggist now and get 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.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27
DOWnes Is Jailed
 On Forgery Charge

Bridgeport. Feb. 27 P)-Wlllia m s. Downes. 49. of Newtown, was sentenced to jail for six months by Judge Alfred C. Baldwin in criminal superior court today when he en- tered a plea of guilty to forgery.
 DOWneS was arrested several weeks ago on bench warrant is- sued by States Attorney William H.. Comlcy when he forged the name of Mrs. Elsie Gregory of Norwalk 10 q cashiers check made payable to her.
 The check was for S45G and was part payment for property owned Dy Mrs. Gregory which Downcs had sold for her.
 READ Huy(AIh 1T AEGll,1Eh AlIS
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27
HEARINGS ON ZONING

A meeting of fhe board of adjust ment will be held tonight at I:"o o'clock at the office of Mayor Paonessa. An effort will be made to clear the slate of cases which have been pending for several months. and also of new petitions received since the last meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27

Los Angelea Feb. 37 NeThe first of two Hoover inaugural sDs. cial trains from California with lSe passengers aboard. was on tts way to Washington. today the sscond. carrying about 100 excursioutsta. will leave tonight.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27

Don't buy! Wait. Don't miss grand opening of Mfrs. Outlet O..
 3c1 Main St. Saturday. Wonderful souvenirs free. Read Fridays sen- sational ad.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27
A Raw, Sore Throat

eases quickly when you apply . little Musterole. It penetrates to the soro spot with gentle jingle, loosens the congestion and draws out the sore ness and pain.
 Musterole brings quick relief from sore throat. bronchitis. tonsilitiav croup. stiff neck. asthma, neuralgia headache, congestion. pleurisy. rheus matism, lumbago. pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains. sore muscles, bruises. chilblains, frosted feet, colds on the chest.
 To Mothers: MusteroIe is also
 made in milder form for
 babies and small children.
 Ask for Children's Musterole.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27
P. & T. Assn. Meeting
 At Washington Scho0

The Parent and Teachers ass citation of the washington school vii hold 8 meeting in the auditorium O.. the school tomorrow night. The parents will meet with the teachers from 7:3O to s o'clock after which the following program will be carried out: Ukulele selections. Barbara Schultz and Patricial Daschner :: readings. Jennie Parsons: vocal solos. Adeline Swanson; violin se- lecticns. Rose Himberg. The speaker will be Harry Vessels. principal Of the Nathan Haie school.
 Don't buy! Wait! Don't miss grand opening Of Mfrs. Outlet O.. S21 Main St.. Saturday. Wonder''' souvenirs free. Read Fridays se' rational ad.-ad,t.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-27

The Assyrian Sabbath is on We nesday.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
THE DRESS REHEARSAL
 The Producer
Ovorhe card by Harold Waddeu

Overheard by Harold Waddell
 Eddie! Oh, Eddie! where the h-ll did Eddie go to? Oh, there you are. Well, did Phelps get his trunk all right? Yeah, l knew he would. Did you ever see such bellyachin' in all your life?
 Look at them guys on stage. I've been up twenty-four hours and that d-n set ain't up yet.
 Whats that, Miss Carter? Listen, Miss Carter, ] got other worries be- sides your shoes. Listen, Miss Carter l know those ain't the shoes you picked out. Who you want should pay for the shoes you picked out? Think I'm throwin' money away in the streets? I'm sorry, Miss Car ter, but if you want to wear your own shoes in preference to the ones l bought, well, it's your own feet and you can put on what you want But the shoes must be classy, that 2 all.
 "Wcll, Eddie. go on fhe stage and gee if you can hurry them gorillaf up. And send Charlie over to me Never mind, here's Charlie now Listen, Charlie. Here's fifteen bucks You go over to Peters and tell him MT. Bodnick sent you and that want a quart Of Scotch Now what's the matter? Well, listen buddy, l ain't had a wing in twenty four hours, that's how busy l been sec? So you take your troubles to someone else ."
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Observations On He Weather

Washington. Nov. 20.-Forecast for Southern New England: Mostly cloudy and somewhat colder tonight and Thursday; moderate winds, lnostly north and northwest.
 New York, Nov. 2O.-Forecast for Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday; probably snow fiurries in the interior tonight; somewhat colder and in southeast portion Thursday; moderate winds mostly north and northeast.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Generally fair and cooler tonight and Thursday.
 Conditions Pressure is rising gradually over the eastern districts but unsettled conditions prevail in the Lake region and portions of the upper Ohio valley, also over the St. Lawrence valley and Northern New England.
 The western area of high pres sure is extending it's influence east ward 10 the Atlantic states. Tenn peraturcs below freezing prevail along line from Northern New England sonthwestward to the Texas Panhandle.
 Zero tempera lures were reported from portions Of the northern plains states. Sheridan, Wyo., reported eight below.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with lower tempera- ture
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

The emergency rent law Of New York City was declared unconstitu- tional by the appellate term Of the state supreme court, on the judicial assumption that only the Legislature had the right to pass laws 10 regu- late landlords and tnants. The de- cision was based on technicality, and 100000 families in the poorer districts of New York will be the chief sufferers. The law. the court held, also interfered with the right of contract between landlord and tenant. This fancied Tight, the families on the East Sfde and in Harlem will discover, is rather one sided. If the 100000 tenants don't like it they can move to other quarters, possibly live in tents. The million and a half people affected probably will not think highly of the decision.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
OUR LITTLE EARTHQUAKE
 A TIP TO CALIFORNIA

It will have been noticed that New | England is not a bit backward in telling all about the earthquake "tremor" which afflicted it the other ! day. Out in California, where such things are Of more frequent occur renee. the newspapers handle such a story with extreme care, so that mo- body by chance is alarmed enough to move away from the state Of climate and boost. California editors, in fact, handle trcmor news as if 1t were the plague, something not to be mentioned except in an incon- spicuous part Of the paper, prefer ably alongside the want ads.
 New England, it seems, just doesn't seem to know enough to keep such things quiet. Instead of running the story on the want ad page or un- der a small heading beneath some big piece of display advertising, all the papers ran the yarn in large and arresting type.
 We even find delight in discuss ing the Fundian fault in the earth s surface between Cape Ann and Nova Scotia. This fault in the earth's sur face, underneath the briny waves. does a charleston every so often and then there is a widespread tremor along the coast, with here and there somebody acting as if slipping on a banana peel. Scientists tell us that with this fault as neighbor there is never any telling when an earth quake might scare us. But even such disquicting information doesn't alarm us. This simply isn't Califor- nia.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

Down in Texas lynch law takes it's course. A mob in Eastland, Texas. made away with one Marshall Rat Tiff, who had been sentenced to be elcctrocuted. but who was awaiting . hearing on an insanity plea. While awaiting the hearing the fellow tried to escape from jail and dangerously wounded a deputy sheriff. This was too much for the peaceful citizens round about and they decided to end their anxiety regardless of the alleg- ed mental state of the prisoner. While blaming the mob one also cannot help thinking a few thoughts regarding the meticulous care of justice in giving the bandit the right to sanity hearing after the trial.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
THE PROSPERITY POW WOW

The first fruits Of the presidential prosperity pow-wow in Washington has been a round table discussion at which railroad officials were the cen- fer Of the show. II is the belief Of the administration, 1t seems, that If the railroads purpose to improve their lines now Is the time 10 start.
 Railroad construction work is a potent stimulator Of business. If 1t can be done 10 advantage it should be done now,
 Electrlfication, for instance, has been discussed. The Pennsylvania is at work electrifying parts Of the line between New York and Washington. The E. &; 0. is willing to do the same if it can get decision from the h. tcrstate Commerce Commission per manently amalgamating the Phila- delphia & Reading and the Central of New Jersey and all three lines combined would be willing 10 enter New York over giant bri1ge. But there have been objections 10 q freight and motor truck terminal on the west side Of New York
 Then, there is the New Haven. IL is electrified from New York to New Haven. Why not proceed with the identification 10 Boston?
 The elimination Of more grade crossings would be q great aid 10 the business situation, as well as to the
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
A. Five to ten cents.

"A. rive to ten cents.
 Q. How old is Nancy Carroll? Is she married?
 4. She will be twenty-three years old November 9th of this year, and is married to Jack Kirkland.
 @. Is it possible to run 11O volt electric motor with an ordinary storage battery?
 A. It could not be operated from volt storage battery and would require eighteen volt batteries con- nected in series to produce a voltage sufficient to operate at 110 volts.
 Q. What is spelter? A. A commercial name for zinc. or for a hard solder containing zinc.
 Q. What is soap plant? Can it be used in place of soap? l A. Numerous herbs, shrubs and trees which contain the poisonous glucoside saponin are called "soap i plants. Various parts of such 1 plants form a lathor in water and may be used for cleaning purposes. | e. When an amendment is offered 10 motion, what is the pro- cedure?
 l A. The procedure is to vote first on the amendment, and then to vote on the original motion. Whether the amendment is accepted or lost 1t is necessary to vote on the origin al motion.
 c. After the Prince Of Wales who are second and third in line of succession 10 the British throne? A. The Duke Of York is the next in line after the Prince of Wales and the daughter of the Duke of York is at present third in line.
 c. Where is the busiest street in- tersection in the world? A. According to investigations made several years ago, the busiest street intersection in the world is at 7th and Broadway, Los Angeles, California. More than BOO, 900 per sons pass this corner during the A hours. Pedestrian traffic reaches nearly 270,000 and automobile occu- pants total about 35,000. Other busy corners are Hyde Park corner, London, England; 5th Avenue and 42nd street, New York; Times Square, New York; Columbus Circle, New York and Place de HOpera, Paris, France.
 c. What is a parasite?
 A. A living organism, either ami maj or plant, that lives on or in some other organism known as its host, from which 1t derives nourish- mcnt for the whole or q part of it's existence, as louse, tapeworm, mis- tletoe or dodder
 Q. What does Thaddeus mean?
 A. IL is from the Greek and means breast"
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

safety Of travel generally. Right in Connecticut. where the Pubic Utili- ties Commission has bean negligent in ordering the railroad to abide by the state law regarding the elimna- ton Of crossings, good beginning might be made by deciding to re- gard the law as fair and just. Then there is the construction of additional trackage. Almost every railroad could indulge in this form of improvement, The Pennsylvania needs four tracks between Phila- delphia and Washington and must rebuild it's two-track tunnels through Baltimore, for which per- mission has been obtained. Now is the time 10 speed up the work.
 Tn the far West there is row among railroads regarding the con- struction Of new line, and the up- shot is that the I. c. C. will have to decide regarding it's "advisablity." The better plan would be 10 let the line be built. And then there is MT. Loree, who again has bobbed up with his plan for fifth trunk line. The construction of this would give much work 10 an army Of men.
 There is the subject of additional improved passenger stations, and new equipment The railroads, so it has been decided, have a brilliant opportunity to spend money. To have had bankers present at the pow-wow was thoughtful; they will be needed.
 The railroad managers favored CO., operation with the prosperity plans That is at least something. Most of them have been making money and possibly are in 8 good position 10 raise the necessary capital. They also are in position to manufacture a certain sum total Of increased pros perity which will favorably react upon their own business.
 The roads probably will do their share.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
even in our leisure. "

even in our leisure"
 A library can be written on the subject, and unfortunately we have only space for a few inches, more or less. But we'll handle 1t in short space after a fashion.
 What about the practice Of keep i ing the radio blasting at home when ] the boss of the house-meaning the head of the house, or rather the man Of the house-wishes 10 do some thinking? He tries to think and is forced to listen. It is a 50-50 process at best Perhaps he tries to read a first class book, but the younger element in the family insists on listening to Bill Whoopee's High Tension Orchestra blasting the air in doing a daily dozen to the music, and thus get some exercises, but that isn't thinking.
 What about the millions Of ma chine tenders in the factories. Have they time 10 think elevating thoughts? There was Elihu Burritt, who once operated blacksmith shop in what is now New Britain. He had plenty of time to think while at work; indeed, he learned l6 languages largely while at the forge, sometimes holding a book in one hand while wrestling with irregular verbs in foreign tongue, and pull ing the bellows with the other. There are no more blacksmith shops and also no more Elihu Burritts. Is any automobile mechanic in Meriden or New Britain. or any machine tender, mastering 16 languages? We should be willing to bet a five cent cigar without a Connecticut wrapper on it 10 q cigarette not made in Turkey that there isn't a single one in either Of the two cities who has mastered as much as one foreign tongue while at work.
 Then there is the kind and variety of thinking done while citizens ride around in their family chariots. The average man devotcs d good deal of thought to his automobile, but it is doubtful whether it is constructive thinking. Much of his spare time, especially during nice weather and on week ends, is devoted to sitting in back of the wheel, at which time he thinks hard--about the condition and nature of traffic. That kind of thinking, Of course, is not the sort desired by Dr. Lewis
 The phantasy could be elongated a bit, but this is enough to indicate there is much to be said on the sub ject after this slight introduction. Any reader, having time, can do some constructive thinking himself, provided the machinery he contends with permits it.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

near future to take pictures here of the people coming out of the P. & F. Corbin plant at noon. Many other action scenes will be taken about the city.
 Chairman Slopcr said today that Nhe would probably be able 10 an nounce the makeup of the com mittee to investigate the town fi nances on Saturday.
 A man called at the home of a lccal girl yesterday, and received her picture on the pretense that he would enlarge it free of charge. Later he came back to the house and requested $4 stating that be would put the picture in saloons if he did not receive the money.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
SCHOOL BOARD CRITICISM
 NOT STJIIJD

The new high school is almost a fat accompl. Criticism will not tear 1t down. Just pride which come 10 citizens when they inspect the finished product The audi torium, too, will be q source Of satis- faction to c!tizens for generations.
 The vocal chorus which has at tempted 10 make sport Of the en- larged building failed in its efforts at the time the building was projected. IL now is too late; but the criticisms continue as if something could still be torn down by the process Such impractical vocjfcration is difficult 10 comprehend.
 There are Q large bloc Of persons in this city who favor everything that has been accomplished regard ing the enlarged high school. They are not indulgIng in vocalizing about il. They are Of the opinion that the Board Of Education is more efIi- cicnt than it's critics. and certain y more efficient than the Common Council. One reason for that may be that the board minds it's own busi- ness and with limited funds has suc- cecded in providing the beginning Of 2 noderizcd school plant. jt has not indulgcd in politics, and has not wondered whetffcr it's actions might please some particular group Of po- litical-mindcd citizenry. That Is more than the Common Council common ly does; that body settles it's prob Iems in conformity with politics,
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

Genevieve Vas a tcmperaueuts sl youngster~of five, and full of or iginal sin.
 The children who lived next door were older and she had never been allowed to visit them.
 One afternoon Genevcve was playing on the back vcranda ani the neighbor's little girls stood at their bedroom window making faces at her.
 Genevieve stood it a while, then grew furious and rushed to her mother, saying cXcitedly: Mama, quick, quick, tell me some bad words so that l can say them at those old Jones children"
 Mrs. H. G, Kurtin
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Jew Is Sentenced for
 Murdering Two Arabs

Jaha, Palestine. Nov. 20 UPy- Joseph Mizrach Ourfah. q Jew, was sentencod to death today for killing two Arabs during the recent dis turbanccs at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.
 Ourfali vas the first Jew 10 suffer death sentence in connection with the disorders. The two Arabs for whose murder he vas convicted were killed August 25
 The sentence caused q sensation in Jewish circles.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
25 Fears Ago Today

All Odd Fellows are requested to Assemble at the l. o. o. r. hall on Main street Saturday evening and take part in short street parade.
 All the machinery and supplies Of the New Britain Knitting Co. will be sold at auction tomorrow. The property has been divided into coo lots and will be sold without reserve.
 A class of 1G Polish girls has been formed at the Bartlett school. The girls are anxious to learn the English language.
 Fred Bcloin purchased another horse in New York yesterday. His second purchase is May Hathaway, g paccr.
 A New York moving picture op- orator is coming to this city in the
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
THOUGHT AND THE MACHINE
 AGI,

We do not quite agr.e with the the machine age cannot interfere with constructive thinking. It will be remembered that Dr. William NJ
 Lewis. president Of Cafayette col lege. recently stated that the mechanical age has made 1t not only unnecessary but almost impos- siblc for US 10 think constructively
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
CDRT SERVICES HELD

Stamford, Nov 20 NCp) Simple, private funeral services were held at St. Johns Episcopal church here today for John J. Cort, theatrical magnate. who died at Stamford Hall sanitarium here Monday.
 Cort, who vas 69, was one of the founders and first grand president of the order of Eagles.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1 "IitiLS lO luc tgueStlOn EullOr, NeW Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue. Washington D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advise cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All i other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are confid ential.- Editor.
 Q. Who is "Chcerio" who broad casts over the radio every morning ?
 A. Charles K. Field, friend and classmate Of President Hoover at Stanford University in 1895. Re gently he collaborated with Will Irwin in writing a biology of the president. For years he was the editor of Sunset Magazine.
 c. How many children has the present King of Spain? Are any of them married?
 A. The children of the present King Of Spain are all single, the olbNSt p'ilIs ON'I years O1 age. There are six children, all living.
 Q. Why does dark cloth turn a darker shade when wet?
 A. For the same reason that the foam on water differs in appearance from the water in mass. The foam being in the form of droplets pre- sents many surfaces from which re- tlection takes place. The foam ap- pears therefore lighter than the water. The wet goods takes the place of the water in this expIana- ton while~the dry goods represents the foam.
 Q. What is the origin of smash ing a glass after drinking d toast?
 A. The custom seems to be of Jewish origin and began with them in the custom of breaking the glass from which the groom drank at the wedding ceremony. That custom stin prevails among orthodox Jews. The significance Of that act was a reminder of the breaking of the temple in Jerusalem 1900 years ago. The Jews were urged by their sagcs not 10 forget the destruction of the temple even in the moments of greatest joy. From the Jews the custom seems 10 have spread, but the original significance has been lost, mong others than Jews.
 Q. What should be done with land turtle during the winter?
 A. They hibernate in winter and will live In an enclosed yard, where they can burrow down several inches into the soil to avoid freezing. If kept in the cellar over winter a turtle should be placed in barrel partly filled with earth, which should not be allowed to become very dry or freeze. This initiates the natural conditions under which the turtle would live and most cab tive turtles will survive the winter if given the right conditions. In spring. the barrel may be taken outside in the sun, and when the turtle emergcs from Fhis winter bur row, he will eat earthworms, insect larvae, bits of meat and sometimes lettuce, tomatoes cabbage or ber- rics. In the fall just before hiber- nation turtles stop feeding II is possible that he may drink some water.
 o. What is the value Of a United States half dime dated 1861?
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

The plan 10 boost industry through the aid Of the government is likely to prove bonanza to the shipping interests scrambling for government mail contracts. If they get enough pail contracts they can pay for the building of the ships. At least that is the impression one gets.