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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
THE "FRONT PAGE"

THE "FRONT PAGE"
News from London had 1t that the
foreign intelligence announcing the
engagement Of Helen Wills was
front page news" In the London
dailies. That forces u to scratch
our head q bit and wonder II the
London dailies have changed their
style. Going to the public library We
looked up the London paper on its
files and discovered that the ads still
appeared on the front pages; az is
the case throughout the British em-
pire except for some papers In
Canada. which are close enough to
the United States to ape the Amer
lean style OF putting all the hot news
on the front page and continuing the
stories on inside pages.
The British newspaper public 10
We have been informed repeatedly.
dislikes the American system. The
thing it dislikes IL the turning to an
inside page to continue reading the
first page stories That. come to
think of 1t, 10 an Inconvenience Of 4
sort, but all right when one becomes
used to 1t.
The method pursued by innumer-
able British newspapers, and follow
ed a. far distant ~ New Zealand
and Australia. 10 to clutter up the
first half dozen or so pages with the
want id and amusement ad section.
This may sometimes 60 to ten or .
dozen pages. The Toronto Telegram.
which achieved the largest afternoon
In Toronto. years ago
followed this system to perfection
and It did not seem to interfere =
whit with the circulation. 1t all de-
ponds upon how the readers are
trained.
On the inside pages would be the
news stories. Readers knew where to
turn to them and the only advantage
was they could be read through to
the end without further turning of
pages.
To an American the front page Of
the British and Domipion news
papers which still follow this system
look archaic. The American. when
he picks up a newspaper. wants to
be hit smack in the face with the
days biggest news stories. He is used
to it and doesn't mind II, like in the
case of the Boston Post, he can only
read one paragraph of the hottest
story before being compelled to turn
to an inside page for the remainder.
OF course, the Post is the worst
Offender" in this respect: Britishers
arriving in Boston call it "ridicu-
lous."
Our own system-that Is to say.
the system we follow in New Brit
ain-suits us and the readers. We
put the main ones on the front page
and at the same time let the stories
run long enough in that preferred
position to give readers a good idea
what it Is all about without turning
to the inside pages right off, II they
have 4 mind to read some Of the
other news stories there also. Nine
times out Of ten they turn to the in
side pages to finish those they are
most interested in.
Bu this front page" London style
1T 10 nothing more, in the main
journals, than some first class ads.
The average London or British pub
Usher thinks II crime to waste
valuable front page space with news
when he can charge three times as
much for front page ads as for ads
on any other page. Under the Brit
ish system the news IL printed, and
plenty Of 1t; but not on the valuable
front page.
Query: Where do they weigh the
mazuma returns most carefully?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
And Never, Never, Never
Eat Other Fellows Annie Core


Those who voted for Ernest w.
Christ for state senator. and for
Thure Bengston and William r.
Lange for representatives - and
they were a majority Of the electors
who went to the polls here last No
vember-would hardly regard 1t
necessary to warn those solons of
the danger Of blowing whistles
which have been used by others.
Yet. in common with other men,
bers of the general assembly,
printed slips of paper were pro,id-
ed for them this week warning OF
the methods of which influenza may
be contracted and advising against
the listed practices. Besides the
whistle danger. putting chewing
gum through second round Of ac-
ton. was mentioned as a hazard to
health.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Considering its population, Berlin
has . splendid grand list from which
to extract taxes. The percentage Of
increase over last year is quite re-
markable, being nearly two per
cent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
ysJTRl,AJ!

Julian (on davenport): why do
you go way over in the corner like
that"
Muriel: To get out of arms
way"
Susan Nj. Gagen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
Il must have left it behind"
From Our Own lnfant-Ky Drill
ReRulatiOnS!

From Our Own Infantry Drill
Regulations!
Mother stood lost in admiration
before an acknowledgements silver
bowl executed by the famous early
Paul Revere.
Turning to her small companion,
she said: Look. daughter. here is
a beautiful silver bowl which Paul
Revere made many years ago."
why, Mother" said the little one
in unfeigncd establishment. Il
thought the only thing Paul Revere
EVER did was the Ride"
Mrs. Clara Alpers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
Death Recalls Memories
OF McCabc Building DAYS

Mention of the passing of the last
member Of a group of professional
men with offices in the McCabe
building on Main street, which was
made in the Herald in connection
with the death of Judge Henry P.
Roche. stirred the memories of men
who recall the incidents that went
towards history making in the pro-
fessions in the days before New
Britain had advanced into the class
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
The Advaace Guard

The Advancc Guard!
While January breezes whiPl
The artists paints his "Maytfme
Girl"
The poets odes ITO Spring. begin.
The seedsman's catalogue drops in!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Americanism: Calling man
world champion because he does
something ADLER men scorn to do.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Another way to keep from grow
ing old is to assume that the ap-
preaching cars single headlight is
the one on the left.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

II beauty contests awaken new in
terest in personal appearance, let's
have a national contest to discover
the best cook.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
STILL DOCBTElIL

Salesman: Nov this automatic
retailing machine is the very latest
thing. 1t will sell cigarettes, cigars.
chewing gum, candy and matches,
and after making a sale it will say
Thank yotf.':
Storekeeper: But will 1T say
We're all out. but we have some
thing just az good'?" ~
Peter Engel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Winter finds the number of I'M
employed greater in this country. as
we'll as England, unless horse shoes
can be called an employment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
INFORMS

Policemen and nremen want the
considering that a bluecoat's over
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
OPPORTl NE!

The woman was starving.
There was no food in the house,
nor had there been for many hours.
She was without money. A week
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Patriotism Is just another version
Of q mans conviction that his radio
set has yours beat a mile.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Every town has few good fell
lows" who will lend a friend the
money their wives need for shoes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Things work out all right. The
now the judge for Life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

The new Irish shilling has a
chicken design on one side. but the
significance isn't clear. The coin is
chicken feed, of course. but it isn't
the kind OF money our chickens
have designs on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

You can tell when the corn borer
hausted as a result of being bored.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

IT wasn't fair to give the talking
marathon prize to a flag-pole sitter
He had a lot of talk saved up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

They seldom long for a career un-
less they are vain enough to long
for hand clapping.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Old Dobbin had faults, but he
wasn't called second hand the day
after you bought him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

The man who doesn't oppose
double jeopardy never tried to ex-
plain to a wife and an old maid sis
ter at the same time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
Perfect Nuisance!

Perfect Nuisance!
Marion: Freddie always tells a
girl just exactly what he thinks of
her."
Louise: Yes, honesty is the pests
policy!" Mrs. G. F. Roth
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
Facts undFancies

Semi-nude flapper version: Clothes
bake the man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

1t takes three generations to make
gentleman. But just one bull mar
ket can do it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Still. it must be pretty good If it's
still new car after the dealer has
driven 1t 1000 miles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Msaher Audit Bsreas Of CiFcslatlos
The A. B. c. 10 . national organisation
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tisers with . strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
ba,ed upon this audit This insures pro-
lection against fraud in Newspaper dis
,ribution figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
Mildred Fuchs

Janet tells us that in some of
the colleges they are now teaching
English as foreign language!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Americanism is safe while most of
US can pronounce the names OF the
governors and few can pronounce
the names of gangstcrs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

The Herald 10 on sale daily In New
York at Hotalings Newsstand. Times
Square; schultzs Newsstands. Entrance
Grand Central, <:nd Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Copyright. 1929. Reproduction
Forbidden.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

MsnbsF q the Associated Pres
The Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
all news credited to 1t or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
Alma Materi

Byron: What's your name, fair
maid?"
Fair One: Alma Mather."
Byron: THE dickens you say!
Many the time I've sung how much
l love you!"
-MiIdra1 Enrha
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

The church Rockefeller is build
Ing for Fosdick has caught fire
three times, showing the danger Of
using oil in the neighborhood Of one
who makes the sparks fly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

The only profitable advertising medium
In the City. Circulation books and preA
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

- T1leatef
A leading lady is reported to
have had a quarrel with a producer.
All the chorus girls were willing to
take her part!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Correct this sentence: II am de-
lighted" said the druggist. because
we had an unusually good sale Of
stamps today"
Copyright. 1929. Publishers Syn
dcatc)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Commerce

e .
Commerce
"Your own skins. can be made
into any garment or shape.
THE charges are on a strictly
wholesale basis"
-Furrier's Advertisement.
A great boon for multiple chins!
Crime
A reader asserts that most pris-
ons are cramped places.
Nevertheless, burglars have a
habit of being sent to them for u
long stretch!
Night Clubs
An escaped lunatic took refuge In
London night club.
He probably thought 1t the one
kind Of place where he wouldn't
be noticed!
Science
There is one great difference"
said noted scientist at the recent
in New York city, be
tween man and the lower ami
mails"
An animal can only be skinned
once!"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

Send ~ oospsaninatioas 70 Fun
Shop Editor. caro- Of the New
britain Herald, an your lister
viii DO forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

IsusA Daily (ouaaay ExcsptsA)
At Herald Dldg.. 81 Church Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

y1ee Three Months
7yc. Month
YAtefed Ut the Fest O@ce at New Britain
a. Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19
TELEPHONE CALLS

Business once 500. Us
Editorial Rooms go. rs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-19

The man who doesn't oppose
double jeopardy never tried to ex-
plain to wife and an old maid sis
ter at the same time.
1t takes three generations to make
gentleman. But just one bull mar
ket can do it.
Old Dobbin had faults, but he
wasn't called second hand the day
after you bought him.
Things work out all right. The
man who put new life in Judge is
now the judge for Life.
Americanism: Calling man
world champion because he does
something ADLER men scorn to do.
Another way to keep from grow
ing old is to assume that the ap-
preaching cars single headlight is
the one on the left.
II beauty contests awaken new in
terest in personal appearance, let's
have a national contest to discover
the best cook.
Every town has a few good fell
lows who will lend a friend the
money their wives need for shoes.
They seldom long for a career un-
less they are vain enough to long
for hand clapping.
Winter finds the number of I'M
employed greater in this country. as
we'll as England, unless horse shoes
can be called an employment.
The new Irish shilling has a
chicken design on one side. but the
significance isn't clear. The coin is
chicken feed, of course. but it isn't
the kind OF money our chickens
have designs on.
Americanism is safe while most of
US can pronounce the names of the
governors and few can pronounce
the names of gangstcrs.
The church Rockefeller is build
| ing for Fosdick has caught fire
three times, showing the danger of
using oil in the neighborhood Of one
who makes the sparks fly.
Correct this sentence: II am de-
lighted" said the druggist. because
we had an unusually good sale OF
stamps today"
| Copyright. 1929. Publishers Syn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-26
CHARLEY PADDOCK, AMERICAS
FASTEST HUMAN, IN BISMARCK
Former World Champion Sprint.
er Seeks to Enter Busi-
ness In State
IS NOW BIG MAP MAGNATE'
Hopes to Regain His cometlike
Speed to Represent United
States IL oIympics
BY ]. G. MacGREGOR

Charley Paddock. once world S
fastest human sprintcd into Bis
marck today.
No longer do his winged feet fit
down the paths Of track glory: they
are pounding over the roughcr and
rocker roads of business.
Vice president Of the Langwitl, COM
pany Of Minneapolis. pioneer manu-
facturers Of maps. Charley dashed
into North Dakota's state capital In
tent OH breaking the tape Of the
state securities commission, seeking
permission to sell 100000 worth OF
common stock in the North Dakota
Langwith company. recently incor-
porated here.
Coaching Americas former world
champion sprinter IN his North Da-
kota business debut was former Gov
ernor r. A. Nestos. Minot. who has
been retained as legal counsel.
TO Meet Governor
Accompanying Paddock were A. L.
Langwith, president of the Langwith
company, Irving tSpecdD Wallace. Mi.
not, president of the North Dakota
Langwith company. and H. S. john
SON, Minot. manager.
Tomorrow Paddock and his associ-
ates will have hearing before Gov
crnor George F. Shafer, after which
they will await final decision Of the
state In their stock-selling permis-
sion request.
The North Dakota company. which,
will be q subsidiary of the parent or
ganization at Minneapolis. is the first
of q series Of state units that are be-
ing organized throughout the nation
Charley said today.
At the present time offices arc
maintained In Chicago. New York city
and Los Angeles. and other offices
will be opened as business warrants
win Distribute Maps
Purpose Of the branch units is to
act as distributors for maps published
Continued on page nlne.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-26
Youth DIES, Three
HURT, IN CAR Crash
Two Youths, Fugitives From
tho State Training School,
Figure in Accident

Minot. N. D., Sept. 26.-(P)-One
youth Is dead and three other persons
injured as result Of an automobile
accident near MaxbaSs last Saturday
night.
According to Bottineau county Of
ficials. Wilbur and George Brown had
stopped their car on roadside near
Maxbass to repair their lights when
machine driven by Cletus Elvron1,
Maxbass, fugitive from the state
training school at Mandan, crashed
into It. Wilbur Brown, IS. died as
the result Of injuries sustained IN the
crash.
In the machine with Elvrom were
Lyle Chapel. formerly of Mol1all and
also = fugitive from the state train
Ing school: James Stewart, Maxbass:
and Blanche Bristol. Clara Bristol
and Luella Buttz. eli Of Eckman.
Elvrom's injuries were treated at
the Bottineau hospital and he Is be-
ing returned to Mandan today by an
officer from that institution.
Bottiueau county authorities said
Elvrom admitted to them that he and
some other members Of the party had
been drinking Intoxicating liquor be-
fore the accident occurred.
Chapel fled after the accident and
had not been found today.
Those injured In the accident. IN
addition to Elwom, are In q hospital
at Westhope.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-26
PEAK Of ELEVATOR
CONGESTION IS over,
INSPECTOR BELIEVES
North Dakota Elevators in Bet.
tor Shape Now 70 Handle
Storage Grain

Belief that congestion Of grain In
North Dakota elevators r. beyond its
peak was expressed yesterday BY G. r.
johnson. n charge Of elevator inspcc-
tion Tor the state railroad board. upou
his return from his third inspection
tour over the state.
No complaints have been Issued BY
the board for violations Of the state
storage 1aw. johnson Was Of the opin-
ION the operators have acted IN fair.
neGs toward wheat growers concerning
storage Of their product.
North Dakota elevators. he said.
ore III better shape now to receive
grain for storage, although final OUT
come Of the storage problem depends
On terminal conditions In Minneapolis
and Duluth.
Reason tor Improvement In con-
0tt30ne Nas the tact that elevator
patrons have become familiar With
the octual conditions. shortly after
tlareehlng. farmers were unable TO url-
defstaud why tlney could not store
their product . ID past years. They
10o1ed upon tle refusal q elevator1
- ac0o0t their grain - arbitrary.
joenoon 0oc1oro0.
1nqGctionD were made n regions
near 1elnot. DevilB LAlEe. Grafton
Grand yogkS. lgoW nocA1ord. Caring
Ten an6 JAMESTOWN. The trip VA
0nnoo - roGpo0Go - = eompoaiuto
aoalnot elevator oporatcrG
- vlrealnlly evoEy eleyatog. Johnoog'
a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-26

clippings from newspapers on tho
rumors and reports circulated about
his supposed engagements.
The book says he feels himself
faced on the one hand with medieval
tradition and on the other hand by
a view held by thousands who are not
convinced whether royalty Is neccs-
sary today or not.
Is King Of Future
He will without question make as
good a king as his father, but he Is
q different type Of man altogether.
He is king Of the future.
willing enough to meet the states S
demands half way. the prince con-
tends that any OF his brothers could
take his place should the need arise,
and fill It with the utmost satisfac-
ton and efficiency
The book says the shyness with
which the Prince of Wales Is credited
Is something Of myth. Alluding to
his trick Of lingering hts necktic and
occasionally looking q trifle bewil-
dered or confused. 1t Is said such
things are not confined to shy people
and that the circumstances under
which the prince lives are not calcu-
lated to engender that reposeful poise
which was possibly desirable In the
spacious Victorian days"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-09-26
|KVALE UNANIMOUSLY
ENDORSED BY PARTY
1OSUCCEED FATHER
Farmer.L Laborites Flay Republi.
can Party for Agriculture
Relief Failure
ASK FOR BANK REGULATION
Voice Opposition to Any Further
Surrender Of Public Nat.
ural Resources
ASK FOR BANK REGULATION

Montevideo. Minn.. Sept. 26.-tFl--
The Minnesota Farmer Labor party
Of the seventh district today was
solidly aligned behind Paul J. kvalc
for district congressman.
He has been unanimously endorsed
by his party to succeed hts father,
Representative Kvale who was burn
ed to death In the recent fire which
destroyed his Battle Lake. Minn.. cot
tage.
Paul Kvale was nominated by
State Senator K. e. Solberg at the
party conference and when he had
finished his speech all Of the 81 del.
egates staged an enthusiastic dem.
onstration. There were no dissent
Ing voices.
Condemn Republicans
COincident with Kvalc. endorse
ment. the conference adopted . re-
solution condemning the Republican
party for what was branded as It's
failure to provide relief for agricul-
ture.
The resolution also demanded leg
islation designed to regulate banks
keep money at home, and voiced op-
position to any further surrender Of
public natural resources or potential
water power sites to the private power
interests Of the country.
Outlining the plight Of the farmer
In the northwest, the resolution in
sisted agriculture today Is confronted
with the complete breakdown Of 1t,
marketing ayStem which already has
debated the northwestern farmers tc
the extent Of millions Of dollars or
this years crops.
Az Beard fer speed
The conference also demanded the
federal farm board invoke all IT.
power for the purpose Of such an
emergency IS we now suffer in the
northwest and that all possible speed
be used In promoting cooperative and
publicly owned storage facilities In
order that the farmers may come
into the full control Of the market
Ing Of their own products.
Informed Of his endorsement, Kvale
issued . statement, which said In
part:
III am elected. you may be as
sured shall do everything In my
power to carry on the work Of my
father. His principles are my prin-
ciples and regardless Of what Is In
store for me. shall adhere wholly to
his teachings and to the teachings
Of his progressive political move
ment."