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New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
IINDY AND NICATA\

Colonel Lindbcrgh, whose interest in the ancient Mayan civilization has been as sudden as one Of hs flights, seems to have been successful at first attempt to bring more ruins to light. Flying over district in accessible to man, he is said to have discovered ruins which no one knew existed. If this turns out to be a fact then there ought to be many a call to the aviator to do it again.
 Most Of the Mlyan ruins have been buried under many feet of earth, trees growing on top of this accumu- lation. For the most part they at first look like mounds, and only at IT dig ging is begun and the earth clear ed away are the ruins brought to the palaces seen in photographs. If Lindy was able to detect ruins in the wilderness from his airplane it must be clear that they were only partially covered with debris.
 We shall know more about the ancient Mayan civilization when the ruins of Central America have been explored as extensively as have those of Egypt and Babylon. And they are just as profoundly interesting.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Oct S.--Forecast for Southern New England Fair and cooler tonight; light frost in western Massa chusetts Wednesday fair; moderate northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight; slightly cooler in cen- tral and south portions; proba bly, light frost in central and north por- tions; Wednesday fair; moderate northwest winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednes- day.
 Conditions: A large area of high pressure now centered over northern Minnesota dominates the weather conditions in all districts east of the Mississippi river. Frosty conditions prevailed this morning over large areas of the Ohio valley and the northern Mississippi valley. Con- ditions favor for this vicinity fair
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
NO WHIDEWASHING

Appointment of the subcommittee Of senators to conduct an invcstiga- tfon of lobbying in Washington indi- cetes early action on q subject that has meri;cd widespread public inter est since Mr. Shearer had his say. Of the committee personnel, most i'm portant point in an investigation there can be nothing but expectation for a thorough job. Headed by Senator Caraway four Of tho five members are Of the Progressive and Democratic bloc, including Senator Borah. The country can look for ward to exceedingly interesting read ing if, as seems probable, every lobby of consequence in the capital Is to come under the attention Of this confidence stirring sub-commlttec. Nothing approaching q whtcwash- ing job is in prospect.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
THESE METROPOLITAN
 DISTRICTS

The pros and cons of whether there should be metropolitan dis trict under the aegis of Hartford's through a commission has been a live topic Of discussion in West Hartford; also in Bloomfield, Newington, Wethersheld and Wind sor Yesterday the preliminary in clination of the voters in these towns came to a showdown. The vote on the charter yesterday was successful In four towns but failed in West Hartford, the most important of all the towns voting on the issue.
 West Hartford has been progress ing so amazingly within recent years that citizens of Hartford proper have looked on with something akin to envy. Hartford itself has grown also, to be sure; but an increasing number of Hartford business men have taken, to living in West Hart ford, and no town within the realm of Nutmegia has progressed as rapidly during the past ten years. Most Hartfordites can remember when there was nothing at all" where much of West Hartford now rests; and to note such progress close at hand naturally engenders a feeling that the place should be lined up with the mother city What resi- dents of West Hartford rightly want to know, however. is what West Hartford, now well governed and financially we'll conducted. would gain by joining a metropolitan dis trict.
 The issue is one that towns near larger centcrs of population have to contend with almost everywhere. The glory in consultations, regard less of the name under which they are consummated, goes to the larger city bearing the name. And so does some, and sometimes too much, Of the tax money,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Wife Was Fat
 No Longer Attractive Lost Husbands Love

The above headlines appeared in a New York newspaper of April 1 in connection with q divorce trial that has attracted wide attention.
 She was beautiful woman. v one witness testified, but she got fat and is not attractive any more. y
 Thousands Of women are getting fat and losing their beauty just be- cause they do not know what to do.
 If you are fat how would you like to lose it and at the same time gain in physical charm and acquire a clean, clear skin and eyes that spar klc with buoyant hcalth?
 And gain in energy and activity?
 Why not do what thousands of women have done 10 get rid of pounds Cf un- wanted fat? Take one half teaspoon of krusrhcn Salts in q F,ass of hot water every morning before breakfast and keep it up for 60 days. Then weigh yourself and sec how many pounds you har" lost.
 You'll have the surprise of your life and best of all q bottle of Krus hen Salts that will last you for a days only ! rosts 85 centH-vou'N proh1by say it's worth one hundred dollars after you take th" first bottle.
 1 Kruschen Salts are a blend of nat ural reyitalizing salts your hoGy. nerves +nd glands must have If you ar" to eu- joy good health Ak the Falr Drug pcpt. or any druggist for bottle O! Eruschen Salts and start to lose fat to- [ day.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
POST OFFICE AND PROGRESS

The government would not be pro- iccting an addition to the post office of New Britain were it not con- vinced that present facilities will be inadequate within a few years. A small town having a little volume of mail might at times be favored with q new post office when the old build ing is grossly out of repair or other wise unsatisfactory. But only the cities needing enlarged facilities without a doubt obtain them in these days of governmental economy
 The last post office addition here cane five or six years ago when the parcel post building was constructed on Court street. It doubtless was thought at the time that this would be sufficient for long time. made ouacy of facilities came quicker than had been anticipated, however
 On account of the necessity for ob- taining the necessary land action on the proposed addition here has not been as rapid as had been hoped This difficulty, however, has been surmounted and an early beginning { on the construction of the addition on South High street can be looked for It should he under construction next year.
 Business conditions are relative and it is impossible 10 come to an approximate estimate without com nartng conditions with those existing rlsewhcre. Such comparison does not result in q pessimistic conclusion rcear.ling New Britain. We have no violent ups and no violent downs, although httIc Of either sometimes comes our way.
 The post ofEc" is not tn" only in- sntution thinking well Of the city'S prospects. the addition and eXpan- sion ol business firms here being q remarkable attribute Of the past i"" years. Business men who invest capi- tal in the future Of the city do no' do SO without neing quite c"rta'T that their action is justified.
 The other side ot the picture exists also. IL is useless to ignore it, Pros pcrjtg is not as smooth as a board some ritizeue suffer while others ar' comparatively aifluont, In an idea society this condition could scarccl! arise. but the millennium has no . y-t been attained. Life is Ike game of cards popular philoso pher once said; some draw hig. and some draw low And as th' game proceeds there are easy win ners and hopeless losers. It is tn
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
BECOMING AN OATS ROLLER
 Ry Katherine l. Cutter

The position of Oats Roller In an Oatmeal factory is one that is seldom sought after by young men, yet it is calling that will well pay investi- gation.
 As is well known, when the oat is brought to the factory, it is long and narrow and pointed at both ends. In this form, of course, it cannot be used as a breakfast food. So the oat, to be properly prepared for con- sumption, must be rolled into cir cular shape.
 In ancient times oats were made round by dropping them. one by one, from a high tower, but this process proved so slow that something had to be done to speed up production. So the modern method of rolling the oats along a polished plane some thing like a bowling alley came into general use.
 But the young man who is de- sirous of adopting oats rolling as a career should not start with the | idea that it is a soft snap. The oat 1 must leave the hand at the head o1 i the alley in such a manner that il | does not vary a hairbreadth from z straight fine during it's progress tt | the bin at the other end. The slight. est curve will naturally make the oa unfit for use. Thus it can be seer that oat rolling is very skillful pro l fession. The roller must have abso lute control of his fast one at al times.
 Any athletic young man, however who is a clean liver, should be abl
 to become successful oats roller And while the monetary rewards ar not, perhaps, as great as those givel
 a big league pitcher, they are ade
 quate for one to live comforta bl,
 upon, when it is taken into conside
 alton that all factories in this husi
 ness give the roller his oatm cal free
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT

Milk producers in the vicinity of Kansas City, who have gone on strike for q raise in the price they receive from pasteurzins plants operated by dealers, doubtIcss would be greatly irritated i. their hired hands joined q labor union and started a strike for more pay, In such cas" they would call upon tn" public to witness the fact that the action of the hired hands was pre- venting the delivery Of milk to thousands of people, including babies who live upon nothing else. and that
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
a-s
 BAY STATE RECKIF.SSNESS

Nothing but q high average Of crass reclIessncss can account for 
 the record of 27 automobile deaths in Massachusetts in one week. The "frightful carnage.' as the states motor vehicle commissioner has sptly declared, can b. eliminated only by better cooperation in inc courts. This indeed, was exactly the opinion Of his prcdoco ssor. who went out Of his way to pilory the judges who caused the five Or ten per cent Of reckless drivers lu the state to make sport Of justice.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

They have beat their swords into plough shares and their spears into pruning hooks" (Sides) "To our Dead Heroes. by the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy;" and "Vic- trix causa Dis Placuit sed victa Catoni."
 (North side):
 ot for fame or reward:
 Not for place or rank;
 Not lured by ambition,
 Or goaded by necessity:
 But in simple obedience to duty,
 As they understood it,
 These men suffered alI
 Sacrificed all
 Dared all-and died"
 Q. When was the Battle of Tours fought and by whom?
 A. Saturday, October II, 7S2, be- tween the Christians (the Franks and their allies) under Karl Martel, and the Moslems under Abd- -el- Rah- man. The desire of the Moslems to pillage and overthrow the rich and illustrious sanctuary of the BasiliCa of St. Martin at Tours brought about the battle.
 Q. Who commanded the two fleets that took part In the battle with the 'Invincible Armada ?"
 A. The main English fleet was under the chief command of Lord Howard Of Effingham while the Spanish fleet was intrustcd to the Duke of Medina Sidonia.
 Q. Why was Mary, Queen of Scots, beheaded?
 A. She was tried for complicity in the plot to assassinate Queen Eliz- 9beth of England. was declared guilty, and beheaded in 15S7.
 Q. How long were Indian Head one cent pieces issued by the L. & A. They were first issued In 1859 and discontinued in 1909.
 Q. What was the name of Tom Tyler's last picture?
 A. Pride of Pawnee."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08


 A new use for railroad station has been found in Pennington, where the name Of the town has been painted on the roof as a means of guiding aNiators. Few Of us realized that the station roof was large enough to admit painting of size appealing to the glances of busy aviators up in the skies. That rail- road station, by the way, used to ap- peal to a goodly number of passcn- gers, but now it is no more import ant to passengers than a flat car on siding.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

OS loNo h-No "
 You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. 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 other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confid ential.-- Editor.
 Q. What is the longest drive ever made in golf?
 A. The longest of which we find record was 4S9 yards, made by w. s. Caldwell, at St. Louis Missouri, in 1920.
 c. Who paved the part Of the Mad Man in the movie Stark Mad?"
 A. Andre Beranger.
 Q. When and by whom was the piano invented?
 A. The pianoforte was invented in 17O9 by Bartolommeo Christofori of Florence, Italy. It became popu- lar about the year ITO.
 Q. What is the meaning of the word acidopholus?
 A. That which stains easily by acids. It comes from the Greek meaning Flowing (Philus) acids"
 Q. Is 1t correct to say T golf?'
 A. Not technically. The word golf is not used as a verb. The cor rect expression is T play golf" Q. What Is "bitumized fiber?"
 A. Felt saturated with a btu- men. such as asphalt and coal-tar pitch. It is used for roofing, pipe covering and waterproofing in. gen eral.
 Q. What relation Is my fathers brothers grandchild to me?
 A. Your first cousin once re- moved.
 Q. Are the Stanley and White steam automobiles manufactured now?
 A. The manufacture of both has been discontinued.
 Q. Are there any cities in the United States called Topeka outside of Kansas?
 A. There are villages by that name in Mason county. Illinois, and Lagrange County, Indiana.
 Q. How did the Cullinan Da- mond get it's name?
 A. From the chairman of the Premier (TransvaaD Diamond Min. ing Company in whose mines 1t was discovered in January 1905.
 c. What candle power will 2 Mazda light bulb 15o watts pro. duce? What candle power will a 200 watt bulb produce?
 A. The Y. s. Bureau of Stand. ards says a 15O watt bulb is rated at 231o lumens. equivalent to ap- proximately 23O candlepower. A 20( watt lamp is rated at 32SO lumens equivalent to about BPS candlepow- CT.
 Q. What is the plural of omni- bus?
 A.. Omnibuses.
 Q. How many presidents of tho United States have had their pic lures on United States postage stamps?
 A. Portraits of the following President of the United States have been used from time to time oI Tinted States postage stamps Washington, Jefferson. Lincoln Taylor, Garfield, Grant. Madison William Henry Harrison. Monroe Mckinley, Harding, Hayes, Cleve land and Wilson.
 Q. Can you give me the inscrip tons on the four sides of the Con federate Memorial Statue in Arling ton National Cemetery?
 A. They read as follows: (Front
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

This is the day when Waterbury settles it's tax reduction fight, other- wise known as city election. After it is all over taxes will remain about where they are or possibly go up.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
!,SS.

The negro cook on the 6O-foot boat of a New York man is noted not only for his cooking but also for his respectful servility.
 One of party who dined aboard the boat last Saturday pushed back his chair and complimented his host on the finest dinner I've ever eat en-"
 That was not a dinner, you poor iand-lubber," corrected the host, that was a mess, wasn't it Sam ?'
 "Yessah.' said Sam. Ann try to do bettah ncX' time"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

What the railroad committee Of the Common Council has learned about eliminating railroad grade crossings hereabouts is this: That the most effective method would be to move the city away from the rail- are equally as ineffective and not much superior.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

The news columns had it that a prisoner at the police court could not understand how Motorcycle Po- hceman Doty could tell he had no license to drive merely by looking at him. That, we take it, is no great trick. Traffic violators without l- censes who are hauled in by the watchful police indicate at least that there frequently is something about licenselcss driving that gives it away
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
a siding.

The town elections are over, and the way to figure it out is 10 con- clude that the states little republics were more or less apathetic except where somebody had an idea to start something which would tend to raise the tax levy.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

THE ESSENTIAL!
 By Edwin c. Merding Though everyone admits
 A sense of humOr's rare, There's none so dull of wits Who will not claim a share; Remarking with an air,
 T smile at woe or gloom, or The spectcr of despair, I have a sense of humor.' The man who blithely sits At vaudeville places, where He laughs at ancient skits That Noah could not bear, Would fight if you should dare To say his wits a boomer, He'd angrily declare T have a sense of humor." Chief, it is only fair
 l verify the rumor That l, for one. am there; 1 have sense of humor,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

characteristic Of this country that the loser of one year can and often is the winner the following year; and frequently, too, the reverse IS the case.
 What ultimately counts, the city as a whole considered, is the total of progress. The indications are that this will not be found disappointing the next few years, regard less of the ups and downs along the route.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Wall Street Seer
 Is Truthful Tape

New York Oct s. P(-The tape never lies, is Wall streets philoso, phical way of stating that a rapid rise in the stock of a leading com. pany invariably presages an an' nounccment favorable to stock, holders.
 When a good stock bounds up. ward it may be that q stock divt' dend is coming. or a rise in the divi. dend rate or dozen other possibili, ties. But, says Wall street the taps never lies
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
EASY TO DOpE!!

Judge: Prom whom did you get your liquor?'
 Drunken Prisoner: T don't know his name. Judge"
 Judge: But you must have some idea who the man is."
 Drunken Prisoner: "Only that he
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

The A. E. C. is a natonal organization which furnishes newspapers and adYe!' users with q strictly honest analysis Of circulation. our circulation statistics gre based upon lhis audit. This insures pro lection against fraud 'u newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

employees who did such a thing were absolutely devoid of common humanity and a sense of duty to their fellow men.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

LET'S KEEP UP THE HAB1Ti Loud-speakers blare and shriek and
 roar,
 But speakers are needed
 more. Just ordinary folks like us Who-ve larned to laugh instead
 of CuSS.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Tanning the hide isn't a new idea. It's just done higher up.
 These mergers reduce the over head, they say, but the reduction doesn't affect the under-foot.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
1AIpOSSIBIE!

Mrs. Sharton: That kiss that young man gave daughter last night lasted six minutes"
 Sharton: Nonsense, She cant keep from talking that long!'
 Sylvan Lee Robbins.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at HotaNngs Newsstand, Timcs Square; Schultz's Newsstands, Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Member of the AssOclated Press

The Associated Press IS exclusively en- titled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local newa published therein,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Those who bet on the world s series and lose need expect no reduc- ton of assessments.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
BETTER PROTECTED,

Paul; Let me be your umbrella in life's storms"
 Mildred: Thanks awfully. but I've just engaged myself to a man who offered a taxi,"
 C. A. Bolton.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Facts andFancies

does women," Especially red light.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

The circumference of the inde1 finger of the Statue of Liberty al the second joint Is three feet, si4 inches.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

The only profitable advertising medium In ,he Clty. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

said he was the same fellow who had been supplying you for years.'
 Mary A. Fuchs. Copyright, 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Its a great life" remarked the somnambulist, If you don't weak en-"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Parking space: An open bit of ter rian half way between where you came from and where you're going.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

1890: He beat her up because he was drunk; 1929: He heats her up because he has work to do and she hasn't.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
EVEN MONEY,

Corwin: That's a good bet.'
 Miles. What is?"
 Corwin: That they reach the moon with sky-scrapers before they reach it with aeroplanes."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Entered at the Post Omce at New Britain
 as Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Mir. Macdonald will 'visit" America. But over here we don't call it a visit if We just step inside the front yard.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

An old-timer is one who can re- member when you could hug a girl without being prodded by unexpect- ed bones.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

I lIll jIeb4A "tNy bNN 'Il "li'it v Scu came from and where you're going. 1890: He beat her up because he was drunk; 1929: He beats her up because he has work to do and she ! hasn't.
 An old-timer is one who can re-
 member when you could hug girl without being proddel by unexpcct- cd bones.
 Corner locations seem to have the 1 habit Once they provided free lunch; now it's free air.
 You never can tell what styles will do, and the safest plan is to Naccinate about where the appendix scar will be anyway.
 No wonder the Russian Red is mad at China. He merely stitched the profits of the railroad, and why shouldn't he have the snitching right enjoyed by other nations?
 Amcricansm: Preaching the doc Urine of equality; giving one offend cr six months and another six years because one judge is mcrCiful and another hard boiled.
 There's one consolation. While you remain in obscurity, your golf score does, too. Women were just as brave in the old days. It just wasn't modest to show so much backbone.
 It's hard to be a good parent. Once you had to train the children and now you have to live up to 1 them.
 A wife is a person who begins at the middle to squeeze tube of tooth paste. All any man asks of the tariff schedule is that it increase the price Of things he has to sell and lower the price of things he has to
 buy.
 Grover Whalen has been a success as New Yorl;'s police boss. He was appointed to catch the fellow who killed that gambler, and he's still at it.
 "Beauty is only skin deep, but who wants to skin a beauty" said the old-timc Smart Aleck Read the ads in cheap magazines and see how many want to. Mir. Macdonald will 'visit" America. But over here we don't call it a visit if We just step inside the front yard. Correct this sentence: At last I am a star" said the pretty man,
 and now I am sure of n big in come as long as I live"
 Copyright 1929, Publishers SyndiCate)
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

"Beauty is only skin deep. but who wants 10 skin a beauty" said the old time Smart Aleck. Read the ads in cheap magazines and see how many want to.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

weather with cool nights and warm sunny days.
 Temperatures yesterday:
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
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