davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Oct. 24.-Cloudy and slightly cooler tonight; possibly showers in northern Massachusetts: Friday fair; fresh southwest and west winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy and slightly cooler tonight with rain in central and north DOT tions; Friday fair; fresh southwest and west winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy and cooler tonight; Friday fair. Conditions: The storm over the Lake region persists, but with some , what decreased intensity. It will apparently move out to sea by way of the St. Lawrence valley and Northern New England. Rains and snow furries are progressing east ward over the lower Lake region to northern New York state. The ex- i tended area of high pressure that dominates the weather conditions of { the western districts is centered near Denver. Temperatures are lowering gradually in the North Atlantic states.
 ] Conditions favor for this vicinity 1 partly cloudy weather with some- what lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
SUGAR AND OTHER PROPAGANDA

Cuban sugar planters, it appears, agreed to indulge in what is regard ed as propaganda to the extent of S95, ,00O in order to prevent Con- grcss from eliminating the favor able tariff arrangement with respect to Cuban sugar and to prevent high CT rates.
 Here is a lobby which, contrary to the general run of such institutions, endeavored to provide the people of the United States with cheap sugar: or at least to prevent the price of sugar from being raised above the present figures through the opera ton of a higher tariff.
 Does a lobbying propaganda be- come justified when it's object is to save money to the consumers, or are only such lobbies and propaganda GNll WHICH nave lllt ltNtlSe t4Ittl
 Off hand one would not hesitate long for the answer. Yet it is a fact as one of the Cuban sugar men de- clared to Senator Caraway, con- ditons in Washington virtually force the employment of propaganda ir some form.
 The best way to avoid lobbying and propaganda about the tariff is not to attempt to change a tarif! that seems well enough if left alone Industries that are not suffering which show handsome profits ant have a good future, should not de. sire tariff changes.
 The Herald has Lcen running { series of remarkable articles or lobbying in the United States from the time of Alexander Hamilton on These have been telling stories il our national life which are carefully omitted from the average history.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
LEGION NEEDS \ JUDGE I1SDIS'

The state fund is an ever source Of embarrassment to the American Legion. Politicians have tried to whcedle it away from the Legion, the members of whom fought with their backs to the wall to keep the fund
 within its ranks. In this, they were
 backed by unlimited public opinion and the treasurer of the Legion was
 the paid distributor of the fund. When the fund was first established, Captain James Moody of Hartford
 and Robert C. Vance of New Brit ain appeared before the board of control and convinced the Holcomb , regime that the Legion was the logi- cal distributing agent. Many people
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

thought at the time that the grant ing of a state fund was a political trick to stifle the glamour for a state bonus. Anyway, such stir was caused that the state bonus was de- featcd, and the fund became q wonderful piece of legislation, but not before Frank Buttcrworth, call ed by the men "The Daddy of the Fund" dipped his oars in and fought one of the most bitter fights which has been known in the state of Connecticut. It was Frank Butter worth this and Frank Butterworth that until the Capitol at Hartford asked who is this super-leader of men, the champion of the state fund? They found out in course of time, after they had exhausted all tricks which they could think of. One of the rumors concerning Butter worth was he used to be a Bull Moose, which was supposed to carry a magic charm disqualifying him for such an important job. Another little thing why Butterworth was not a fit person to distribute the fund was 'he's stubborn" a fact which chN I, o,u stars for. If Butterworth wanted to aspire to political honors he cer- tainly shouldn't antagonize folks in , control that way. Had Butterworth i preferred, he could have sold the , Legion and gone ahead some say 1 faster than Hiram Bingham. He was one of the famous three Bs of New Haven. Bingham, BakeweH, and Butterworth.
 Now the Legion is embroiled in another friendly dispute, this time with the state chapter of the Dis abled American Veterans concern ing the distribution of the state fund. Butterw orth, who knows more about the state fund than any six men in the state, is the logical man for a sort of Judge Lands" of this dispute, and if he serves half as well as he did during the battle of Hart ford, the entire matter will be straighteAed out in jig time
 Another man who sacrificed his
 political ambitions at the time was State Commander Seymour who re signed as senator in order that ma chine politics in the distribution of the state fund might be showed in the discard. There are two men in the Legion, past records in their favor, who could straighten this dis putc out in a good old straighttor- ward way, and those two are Butter worth first and Seymour second. Let the Legion consider those two men for a committee of conference with the Disabled American Veterans.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
BABSON WAS RIGHT

In common with some others we have been waiting to see which of the famed financial authorities who recently discussed the outlook for stock prices happened to be right. It will be remembered that several months ago Roger W. Babson made a statement to the effect that stock prices were unsound and that severe recession was imminent Irv- ing Fisher at Yale has been talking otherwise, and only the other day made an optimistic statement. Chairman Charles F. Mitchell of the National City Bank, on returning from Europe the other day, like wise made optimistic statements.
 It turns out, however, that Bab- son was right several months ago. And he also was right as recently as two days ago. when he stated it was his opinion "the bear market is still on." Here is what he said Tuesday: 'There of course should be an up- ward rebound from present quota tions but this rebound will probably be only temporary and the next downward movement will reach new lows in many instances" MT. Babson was conservative
 The present stock situation. of course, is not symptomatc Of the na- tion's business outlook. The days when the actions Of spectators de- termined how much business Ioriti- mate trade was 10 enjoy are happily past Old-timcrs can remember toe many stock nurries that nad no in- fuence upon business
 AS matter Of fact industrial re ports right now are at distinc' variance with the tendencies of th, stock market. The railroads are or dering equipment as scarcely eye. before, a record breaking retai business is confidently expected be tween now and Christmas. am manufacturing and distribution 1 satisfactory in nearly all lines. Tn stock crash reflects nothing but tn fact that spectators at last hay discovered hat prices through thei own previous actions were stimulat ed too high and the time has ar rived for liquidation to more con servative levels. Conservative bank CTS have been anticipating that fo some time. The crash yesterday, an the one of few days previousl, was caused by state of mind. Jus like collective state of mind caus
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
TWO SOCIETY COLUMN READ
 FRS GET TOGETHER!

Overheard by Paul Nicholas
 Well, Jim. the season has open ed auspiciously, hasn't it?"
 You've said it, Joe. The advent of early fall has ushered in a week of exceptional activity. I'm off to a coastal playground"
 con your annual pilgrimage, l suppose. Is it a fashionable spa and exclusive seaside resort?'
 "Yes. And it is also d watering place and popular rendezvous for the smart set"
 Will you be active in social functions, do you think?"
 "Very active. I shall be royalty entertained by bridge and poker tournaments
 That ought to be fun. Win there be a colony for the elite there?'
 "Oh, of course. The beach is ex- tensively patronized by the fashion ables Throngs of them will be seen on the links and courts in colorfu array. But where are you going?'
 Well, I'm sojourning severa days en famille with my parents a our lake front villa. Many out-of doors affairs are being planned
 "Will you entertain info, mall! with series of tea dances and din ners for the colony folk?'' "No, but I shall be actively en gagged in hammock reading and GOV milking"
 "Ah, then I foresee that we shal each end the season with around o sports and gaieties." That's right. A good time vii be enjoyed by all. But I wish l coul cruise in northern waters" 50 do l. Or take an extende trip to foreign countries But it one o'clock. Joe. Back to the office I've got the first ten days in No / vember."
 "So have I. Well, back to tn 1 grind"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

himself during his own life by cheating"
 o. Was the Titanic a German or British ship?
 A. British.
 Q. Who was the commander of the U. & Shenandoah when it was wrecked?
 A. Zachary Lansdowne.
 Q. What is the best record ever made by a race horse for mile?
 A. One minute, thirty-three and one-fifth seconds. by Caiman (American bred) at Lingfield Park Straight course) Surrey, England, July 13, 1900.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Emanuel?
 A. God with us
 Q. Through what part of Illinois does the Wabash river ~now?
 A. It forms the boundary be- tween Illinois and Indiana, from a short distance below Terre Haute, to the point of it's discharge into the Ohio river. Q. Who was the original owner of the grandfather clock on the staircase at Mount Vernon? A. It was owned by Lawrence Washington. 1 c. Whose idea was it to reduce the size of the paper currency of the United States?
 A. The decision to reduce the size of the paper currency was the result of an exhaustive study and investigation. covering a period of several years. by a series of tech nical committees appointed by Sec retary Mellon.
 O. What is the address of the Zionist Organization of America?
 A. 114 Fifth avenue, New York City.
 Q. What do the H's stand for in the Four "H' clubs?
 A. Health, hands, heart and head" They signify the lines or which the farm child should be de. veloped to be a well rounded norma individual.
 Q. What was the most famou: duel fought in the United States? A. The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr on Jul! 11 1904
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

Hall has astonishing importance. An industrial plant employing many more times the workmen that the city employs may at times obtain a new superintendent or a new execu- tive of some kind, and much less public attention Is accorded the change. Let any change be made in the civic personnel, however, and we all grow interested; and merely because city business happens to be public while the other is private and is not supposed to touch our pocket books.
 Whatever were the true reasons for Eugene Faselle being induced to let go the overlordship of the city's street work, not much complaint is being made about the number of streets that were repaired this year. The department of public works did we'll in the estimation of most motorists, although conditions are not ideal by any means. Perhaps the departm ent, and not the street superintendent, gets the credit. The number of streets which have been served with improved pavements are met with on all sides. If such re- suits are what counts, 1928 has been resultful year.
 l Now J. D. OBrien takes hold as street superintendent. Much is ex- pccted of him and the public works board considers itself fortunate in being able to lay it's hand upon a man of experience. The city can hope for even more progress in | street improvements and repairs next year. Nothing so impresses citizens generally as good streets They see them every day. Good streets are the best type of adver- tisement for any city and any city administration.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
ART A LA STOkOWSKI

The artistic temperament re- ccives renewed exemplification by Leopold Stokowski, the indefatigable conductor of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Mir. Stokow ski, like all true artists, has mind of his own and does not think it necessary to truckle to the likes of audiences more than a part of the time. The incident in Philadelphia, when one of his excursions into modern music was greeted by misses galore and resulted in many indig- nant symphonic customers walking out of the Academy of Music, was illustrative of what q courageous director can do under the circum- stances Mir. Stokowski turned to the audience and told it if it didn't like the music it could yamoose; as for himself and his orchestra, it would continue to play the most repre- sentative compositions of old and modern art, that all art, regardless of how it sounds, was entitled to a hearing, and that's that.
 Those were not his exact words, of course. But his language was as loaded with acid accents as the music which had created the tur- moil.
 We think MT. Stokowski is right. i So long as the pages of music history show that misses once greeted Wag- ner, and that some of the "acknowl- i edged masterpieces" of musical art once aroused shaking of heads anG earned the denunciation of critics so long is it necessary to give boiler. factory music a chance in court. l
 may be, Of course, that the hisser! are at least partly right; and it ma. be that Mir. Stokowski thinks him
 self that some of the stuff he ha!
 been playing lately is going to' far in the direction of studied dis
 sonance and unrelieved noise; but t
 find out about it the brain storm
 of the bad boys must be given
 hearing. Wagner and those of tn past who had their spirits well-nigl
 broken because of hiSSing and con
 cert rioting, won out in the alice
 tions of mankind because they reali
 had something of worth.. The sam
 place in history surely will not b
 earned by the majority of the Twin
 school of noise providers; but with
 in the crew may be some Napoleo , of tone who will stand out in the re gard of posterity above his fellows , MT. Stokowski merely wishes to de } tcrmine his identity and have a han : in furnishing the stlts. It may b hard on his audiences, who suffo , as none other while the eliminatio l process is under way; but the sym 5 phonic customers in Philadelphi should be good sports and try to SC q bit of humor in the process.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Explains Why People
 Should Go to Church

An article giving reasons why peo- pie should go to church, written by Rev. Michael c. Maietta, formerly of this city. was printed in recent edition of the Illinois State Journal, published in Springfield, III. A copy of the paper, which has reached the Herald office. contains the article and picture of the New Britain man, now pastor of the Clementine Memoria Presbyterian church and the Fourth Presbyterian church of Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Questions dndAAnSwors Ro.d Washington

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by Ariting to the Question Editor. New :ritain Herald. Washington Bureau
 322 New York avenue. Washington ). C., enclosing two cents in stamps pr reply. Medical, legal and marital
 dvise cannot be given. nor can ex-
 .nded research be undertaken. All other questions will receive per 5onal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confide al.--Editor.
 O. Who is postmaster general of the United States?
 A. Walter F. Brown.
 0. Where is the Sargasso Sea and how was the name derived?
 A. It is a region of the Atlantic ocean extending from about latitude 25 degrees to 35 degrees north, be- tween the Azores and the Bahamas. The name is derived from the large amount of seaweed, particularly of the form Sargassum bacciferum, in this area, It lies in the eddy of the great system of currents. so that the waters carry very little sediment and are remarkably clear and trans parent The seaweed includes other types than the one named. which, however, is the most common. Q. By whom was "The Isle of Lost Ships" written and who is the publisher?
 A. It is by Crittenden Marriott and is published by J. B. Iippincott Company, East Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pa.
 Q. Why is it necessary to import cotton into the United States? A. The bulk of the imports is long staple Egyptian cotton which is not grown in the United States, and is used chiefly in the manufac- ture of mercerized goods, threads, knit goods, and lace.
 o. When did the California old age pension law go into effect? A. On May 2S. 1929. The pen- sion is given to persons over 70 years of age, citizens of the United States and residents of California at least IS years and the maximum amount is one dollar a day. The California Department of Social Welfare at Sacramento administers i the Act.
 | o. When was the United States submarine S-4 sunk? ! A. It was sunk in collision with ! the Coast Guard destroyer Pauldine on December 17. 1927 Forty lives were lost.
 ! Q. How does the length of the Graf Zeppelin compare with the height of the Woolworth building? A. Tn Graf Zeppelin is 772 fec long, and the Woolworth building from sidewalk to top of the ball anG lantern above the center tower i! 750 feet high.
 o. What is the value of th' United States large copper cen dated 1S3O?
 A. From 2 to 25 cents.
 Q. What is Benjamin Franklin definition of a one hundred per cen American?
 A. "A one hundred per cen American is one who puts his dut to his country above his selfish de sires and who is more anxious tha his children and his children's chil
 dren may live in a country wher
 justice and liberty prevail than fo
 any profit that he may make fo
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
"Dukie" Having Fine Time
 Wishes Cops Were There

Even on Seyms street, Hartford, the boys have their moments.
 A post card arrived at police headquarters addressed to any and all members of the department. It was from Harry (Dukie) Keough, now in jail.
 Having fine time. Wish you were here" it said. Cops smiled. They too could take a joke and take it in the way it was meant
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
WITHOUT WARRANTS

The sovereignty of states to pass laws eliminating the need for war rants in searching private homes for liquor seems to have been valantly upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. It is significant that not until prohibition developed as q moral issue did any state find it ad visable to eliminate the time-honor ed doctrine that search and seizure, to be lawful, must be under war rants duly signed. Iowa passed a law making it unnecessary for police or
 dry agents to use warrants during
 raids, and the scheme was upheld by the highest court Of the land. It cannot be said that this marks progress
 If warrants are unnecessary in
 prohibition cases then they are un- necessary in other cases demanding search and seizure. It is given to any state to go as far as it likes 80 long as it's Legislature is willing. Many state legislatures, it is currently be- lieved, when dominated by special pleaders and special interests, not to mention iobbyiSts are likely to take advantage of this loophole in order | ly Jurisprudence. It is astonishing in- deed that the advocates of any , cause, regardless of it's alleged ; morality and importance, are will l ing to risk the tyrannous conse- l queneces of search and seizure with | out warrants.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

ed innumerable stocks to climb to unheard of figures during the bull movement. Mir. Babson, mixing more of a knowledge of human nature into his deductions, hits the mark more effectively because his col leagues in the forecasting industry rely too much upon statistics and often, to boot. permit their personal wishes to be father to their thoughts.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
From Our Childrcn's Garden of
 Curses,


 Little Bernice, aged four. was always cutting pictures from maga- zines and usually had the floor of the room where she played prac- tcally covered with paper frag- ments.
 Company was expected and Der nice's room had been cleaned Up and she had been told not to mess 1t up. Accordingly, she gathered up her pages and scissors and proceeded to the front porch, but before she could get to cutting, her mother came out and said, "Bernice, don't dirty the porch and yard" Bernice rolled her eyes around at , her mother and answered, It's Der nice don't duty the house, and it's Bcrnice don't duty tha porch!" If I'd go out in the woad it would be don't duty tha woad!" Mrs. Morris Baker
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Ari,cnity!

A rather unimportantl looking lit tie man, holding an unlighted cig- arctic, accostcd an elegant gentle man in the lobby of a thaator and asked him for a match.
 The gentleman was annoyed, but began to search his pockets in a bored way, and at length brought one forth.
 q don't want to take your last match" said the little man apolo-
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

Speaking of diet, a pcrverse au- thority on the subject claims that plenty of food will invest any mod ern girl with sex appeal.
 That's right--take any modern girl into a restaurant, and by the time she comes out she certainly has EFT.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Needed a BOiIermaker!

Billings: ''When ySu sold me this suit didn't you say that it would wear like iron?"
 Salesman: 'Why, yes.' Billings: Well, would you mind rivetirg Hp the seat?"
 Mrs. F. c. Paige.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
DOSSJ\G THE STREET JOBS

It is considered of public import ance that change has been made in the superintendency of the streets. Every change that originates in City
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

rha A B C. is natlonal organization which furnishes newspapers and adVer. tisers with a strictly honest analysis CT circulation. Our circulation statistics gre based upon this audit. This insures pro tect,on against fraud in newspaper as, trfhution figures to both nauohai anu local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Ns,ner n, the Associated Press

The Associa'ed Press IS exclusively en. titled to the use for republication 1T all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Logic!

Harris: "Women burglars are be- coming quite common, the papers say"
 Winston: Then perhaps wed bet ter keep q mouse instead of watch -dog!"
 R M Halas
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

Tbe Herald ts on sale daily in Ne" Work at Hotaltng's Newsstand, Times s0uare; schultz's Newsstauds' Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
TELEPHONE CALLS Business Office ..... 925 Editorial Rooms .... 926

The only profitable advertising medium in tbe City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

Virtue is cheaper Two can go to church as cheaply as one.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

The ncw-rich family really needs d big house. It's so much easier to hide old dad when swell com pany comes.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

The only known diamond mines in North America are located in Pike County, Arkansas.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
Facts and Fancies
(By Robert Quillen)

The cynic's comparison of good;
 Good gooder, meddlcr.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

And She Can Get Away with Lot
 of it, Tool The Sweet Young Thing of long ago Helped mother roll the cookie dough, But it's Dads dough" she rolls to- day.
 And most expertly too, we'll say!
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

This age may just seem more sin full because it doesn't take the pre- caution of sneaking out behind the barn.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

Of course the meek shall inherit the earth. The others haven't any children to inherit anything.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

yctically. Quite all right" replied the oth- CT, T have a lighter"
 The New AriStocrtcy! Mildred "They are wealthy" Lawrence: They certainly are" Mildred: Are they from good stock?" Lawrence: Yes, General Motors and Radio."
 Theodore Martin. Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

Opportunity knocks but once. That subsequent knocking you hear is done by your friends.