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New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Nations Soap Bill $270,0O0; European Papers Please Copy

Americans are cleaner today than ten years ago. According to survey just made by statisticians of the country's largest producer of soap and soap products, the per capita consumption of soap in America to- day is 25 pounds year as against a soap consumption 10 years ago of 22:5 pounds per capita. The per capita consumption in most Euro pean countries averages four pounds.
 The nations soap bill for person. al and household uses figured at average retail prices would be s270,- 000,000 per year, which is about three cents per day per family.
 Commercial uses, including laun- dries, hotels, buildings, textile mills, institutions. steamship lines. rail- roads and many other industries. &C., count for another $30.000,000. This makes total of e300,o00,0Oo per year spent to keep the nation clean and the wheels of industry moving.
 Although the cleanliness stand ards of the American people are much higher than those Of most for eign countries, health authorities maintain that we should pay more attention to the relation of health and cleanliness. both as regards our personal habits and cleaning in the house. These experts say that an average family can maintain a fair degree of personal and household cleanliness at the three cent figure, provided the housewife is thrifty in her choice and use of soap prod ucts.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
q HAVEN'T AT ALL"

Overheard by Reginald Welch
 Elsie: T think it's perfectly great to be able to do things, don't you really think it is?'
 Alan What sort of things do you mcan?"
 Elsie: "Oh, sort of artistic things, like playing the piano or singing or something, do you know what l mean?'
 Alan: "Oh, yes, of course.'
 Elsie: T mean l honestly think it's simply great to be able to just sort of get up when people ask you to, and play or sing or something.
 Alan: Yeah, it's the berries, al right.'
 Elsie But the trouble is SC many people who can do things like that are so sort of silly about about it and all I mean they have to be urged. sort off Alan: That's d fact Elsie; Believe me, l wouldn't have to be urged if I could play or sing or anything like that!'
 Alan: You sing, don't you?'
 Elsie Heavens, my dear, my voice is simply awful"
 Alan: "Oh, go on--it's not at all'
 Elsie: Tt honestly is-and I'm simply sunk about it because mean I've taken singing lessons fol years but it doesn't seem to do the slightest good"
 Alan. T think you've got very sweet voice."
 Elsie: Don't be ridic'lous. You know I haven't at all.
 Alan: No, I don't. I really think you have!"
 Elsie: You're just saying that te be polite-you know you are" Alan: No, I'm not, really. hon. cstly think your voice is great" Elsie: Its not at all-but it's | aWfully sweet of you to say so.'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
\ PLU ME FOR THE DRYS

Governor Roosevelt of New York was quoted the other day as saving lt was his opinion that no so-called wet could be elected president of the United States; and that it was his belief further that if q nation wide referendum on the prohibition question were 10 be held the dry forces would easily win it.
 Regardless of whether he is right or wrong, the statement coming from the Democratic governor of New York-and a gentleman who is looked upon with favor as q prcsi- dential candidate-is at least signifi- cant
 Governor Roosevelt may be right and yet that would not change local conditions in cities and some states. Even if, in national referendum, the drys were to win that would not alter the fact that the vets would carry some states and cities by large ;naiorities. And where large wet majorities exist it is difficult 10 enforce a sumptuary law.
 Presidential elections are nation,- wide processes, however. Sunpos, Governor Roosevelt were to be nom,- mated by the Democrats for Presi- dent. From his statement the inter- ference is inevitable that he would not rely upon the wet cause to as- sist him.
 The statement, too, is destined to assist Governor Roosevelrs support as presidential candidate through ont the South, Politicians in the party might conclude that if he runs, the South will return to the Demo- cratic column en bloc.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
!. HENRY'S REPUTATION

The reputation of J. Henry Rora- back in Washington is said to be good. He is much admired by Wash ington politicians. They wonder how he does it.
 Of course, there is an almost uni- versal knowledge, even among Washington statesmen, that politi- cal control Of state such as is ex- emplified by the versatile J. Henry IS hold-over from former eras.
 That is to say, while states which once had political Montezumas have discarded them in favor of a more diverse sort of control, or no con- trol at all, Connecticut remains true to it's ancient political faith and continues to eat out of the hand of the inimitable J. Henry.
 Down in Washington the view is that d. l1enfy provides Connecticut with it's senators, it's representatives. and makes it's laws through his leg islature.
 All of which is more or less true Washington statesmen admire J Henry because he has been able tc hold on so long. That. by the way is something to ponder over.
 How is it that intelligent Connec, ticut is virtually the only remainine state in the galaxy of 48 which re. tains this species of one-man gov. | ernment?
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
WHERE WE DON'T LAC

A certain give and take charac- telzes industry. New England loses some industries now and then and gains others.
 The losses usually look bigger than ,the gains because for some reason they gain more general publicity; and more effort is given 10 shedding 1 tears over what leaves than there IS effort at applauding when there are gains.
 Five new airplane manufactlIrine plants have been announced for New England. In addition, work has been started on the s2,oOO.oOO plant Of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Co in East Hartford
 Taxes don't seem to stop aircraft plants. Perhaps because aviation is an up-and-coming industry.
 There are now total of Is air. plane manufacturing plants in New England, either already in produc, ton or 10 begin production soon.
 That doesn't look like retroercs. sion.
 And the East Hartford airpIan, engine works will be the most mod ern and complete in the world. so i is said.
 The automobile industry started In New England and then was los to this section. The same history ii not being written with respect tt the airplane industry.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
NEW ENGLAND AIRPORTS

While Mayor Paonessa is vitally interested in attempting to acceler- ate the airport cause in this city, and Postmaster Erwin chirps in ever so often with screscendo of yer bal stimulation, it is perhaps worth an idle moment 10 contemplate how many airports have been provided in New England up to the present time.
 The latest survey, conducted by the Boston Chamber of Commerce, shows that there are 150 airports and landing fields in this tier Of states. By states
 Massachusetts, 53.
 Maine, 28.
 New Hampshire, 20.
 Vermont, 21.
 Rhode Island, T.
 Connecticut, 20.
 Many of these are purely emer- gency field contributes to the safe ty of aviation. Aviation will be yirt- tually 100 per cent safe when an ayi. ator can descend almost anywhere at will.
 The future will see the small towns have emergency fields, with the cit. les possessing airports. New Britain will be among tb, c1tles having an airport. Either that oT Tn the future it will not be re garded as a city.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
QUINCY BURGLARS MEET WATERLOO
One Youth Dead, Two Others iD
 San Quentin Prison

Santa Barbara. Calif.. Aug. 4 (UP)-The short crime career of three eastern youths in California has ended here with one of the par ticipants dead and the other two under sentences of seven years to life in San Quentin prison.
 Early Tuesday morning James Barry and Nicholas Carter, alias Charles Gillis, both of Quincy. Mass, and Ralph Kemp, New York, en- gagged in a running gun fight with police and deputy sheriffs. who found them proving around sum- mer hotel.
 Barry was killed and Kemp and Carter. the latter badly wounded, were captured.
 The two survivors pleaded guilty to burglary charges and received the prison sentences.
 A coroner's jury absolved the of ficers of all blame in connection with Barry's death. deciding the of flcers were performing their duty during the fight. .
 Barry was identified by Mrs. Helen Anderson, an aunt. The youth was said to have left Quincy to escape non-support charge by his wife.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
EDICATING THE TAXpAYER

New Britain taxpayers are being educated by various experts and they like it. They like it so well that they have formed taxpayers or property owners club. Its member ship has grown at an astonishing rate
 As the devil of tax troubles does not sleep in the summer time, the property owners have been holding meetings right through the so-callod hot months, although luck favored them and the heat of the weather did not remotely approach the heat ed words that were spoken whenever high taxes and incidental troubles were mentioned.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
GRADE CROSSING REMOVAL

Manifestly the Public Utilities Commission is not ju-tilied in re- fusing to carry out the state law regarding the removal of grade crossings. The law does not give the commission this power. IL merely permits suspension of crossing re- moval when railroad earnings are exceptionally low. Earnings of late years have been high; and it has been the duty of the commission to order the removal of as many cross ings annually as the law specifics or in case of reluctance by the rail roads, to do the work and charge the costs where they belong,
 Whether Professor Albert Levitt of Bedding. secretary of the Repub- lican League of Connecticut, suc- ceeds in busting the commission for failure 10 comply with the law is doubtful. II happens that the com mission has powerful friends in the state and the very fact that it has been easy going with the railroads and other public utilities is regarded by many observers as q good req son why it will not be busted.
 But the professors ruction is bound to bear good fruit. t will, or ought to, throw a scare into circles where a scare will do no harm; ana it calls public attention to thing that badly needs a public airing.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Endurance Contests Are
 aS Old aS Life IfSelf


 After all, the greatest endurance contest is living.
 From birth to death, man Is co',- stantly fighting his way over or around obstacles.
 There are problems of food. cloth- ing and shelter-the three necessi- ties of life. While a person is in iiis infancy, someone else is struggling to provide for those material needs. When he becomes an adult he mns: do the earning with the faculties given him by nature or acquired ny his own efforts. He soon finds that the ladder of genuine success f.. climbed most surely by provid- ing his own rungs.
 Life is strife. Mental and phybl- cal powers are called on every min ute and there is no waiting for far eather. The machine of life must head through storm clouds as well as fly in the sunshine. It is grind with the face kept into the wind. There is no turning aside.
 The man who can endure is cer- tain to get ahead. And if. wftn the Great Umpire signals the end or the contest is near, that man can look back and smile, 1t has been a great experience.
 The human race has been Tn an endurance contest since the first spark of light beamed on the world.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
ANIr Harrw~ T|1 T|1AYssth 1fAEY.sFER ;i;
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CUTE, EH?.

They tell a good story in the London Press club about one of their Scottish members who always refused to have anything to do with sweepstakes, prize drawings or lot terics of any description. But one day to the great astonishment of a party of diners he evinced much interest in an after dinner discus sion as to the probable number of sugar Jumps contained in a bowl on the table in front of them. One man suggested that the bowl might hold 30, another said 40 and still an other 80.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
They Know Their Language

They Know Their Language
 And Follow Orders Closely
 Not everybody in New Britain may be literate. but we have found proof that quite few residents of the city are at least literal.
 The other day we were driving our auto across the five-way street intersection by the South Congre- gatonal church, coming out of Wal nut street when the green light was flashing for that street and Chest nut street. As we crossed and en- tered Chestnut, we noticed a small car stopped in Chestnut street and holding up several other machines behind it in spite of the fact that the green light permitted it to go. Loud squawking from the horns of the following cars proved unavail- ing, and the little auto declined to budge. The driver sat bolt upright. unheeding the protesting horns. and had his eyes glued on the green light. Why?
 Suddenly we had an inspiration. We looked back, and when the green light gave way to the red our idea was proved correct, for, as the ruddy glow showed. the driver started up his machine and turned confidently to the right into Main street. A sign on the traffic post said: Turn right on red" and he wasn't going to be fooled into mak- ing a right turn on green! No, sir! And furthermore
 A bachelor lives alone In small house in the northern part of the city. His house and yard are kept in meticulously perfect condition by his constant, tender care. The other night, on the way home, he remarked to friend: Eve got to be getting right along home. have a lot of work to do tonight"
 The friend. somewhat surprised, answered with a question: Why, what do you have to do tonight?"
 well" replied the bachelor house. keeper, you saw in the paper about the water department forbidding us to use the hose to sprinkle our | lawns?"
 "Yes"
 "That makes it pretty tough for me. It's a mighty hard job tc carry all that water out in pails."
 Now we ask you
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
A Fool There Was, and He
 Made His Prayer to Speed

Between Meriden and Berlin last Sunday night while traffic was heavy, the driver of red touring car twice cut out of line on curves while going at high speed. He suc- ceeded in getting back into line but in both instances squeezed onto the right side of the road by bare inches, narrowly avoiding collisions with machines coming in the opposite direction.
 By the time he had reached Der lin center he had gained five car lengths.
 For that slight advantage, he Risked injury or death to him. self and others who were riding with him.
 Risked damage to his car or con- plete demolition.
 Exposed persons in cars with whom he was nearly in collision to injury and death.
 Endangered their property.
 Nearly forced two other loaded cars on which he cut in and their occupants into the dltch
 Dehed the law and left himself open to arrest, fine or jail and the suspension of his drivers license.
 His net gain was five car lengths.
 Does the idiot really believe that the stake was worth the risk? If he does, we would like to hear from | him.
 In Which We Settle | Question Of Sunday Shows.
 Some one is always popping ur with questions.
 The common council last Wed. nesday evening enacted an ordinance which permits theaters to open their doors at f o'clock on Sunday after. noon instead of o'clock. Immediately the Embarrassing Question Asker raised his voice ard inquired: What time do they mean standard time or daylight saving time?
 Followed then the business ol profound cerebral activity by mem bers of the city governm ent.
 The plea for advancing the open. ing hour was made by the theatel owners on the ground that people wanted to go to the shows earlier They have said time and again tha' there is popular demand for .,t change, The council listened to the petition with a ready ear and ex, cept for those who like to split hair, the councils intend was plain o'clock prevailing time.
 Heretofore theaters have opened at 6 o'clock, regardless of whether
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 24.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy. preceded by showers Satur- day; Sunday mostly fair, slowly ris- ing temperature in interior.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy, preceded by showers in extreme south portion Saturday. Sunday mostly fair and warmer.
 Conditions: The outlook is for thunder showers on Saturday in the Middle Atlantic states and along the New England coast :.
 Elsewhere the weather will be fair Saturday and Sunday in the Washington forecast district with out material change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
BUMPERS HOOK TOGETHrr

When the bumpers of the cars operated by Miss Alice B. Scofield. Darlen and Isadorc Albert, 239 North street. intcraced yesterday afternoon in front of 422 Main street the Albert car was forced against another machine, Connecti- cut registration P7190, damaging it's rear left fender.
 Miss Scofeld was coming down Main street inst as Albert was pull ing away from the curbing when the accident happened. Police ae- tion was unnecessary.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

me increase in mail receipts h nay Britain has been notable, But unfortunately the increase includes starrs sold 10 go on envelopes con- tsining circulars. The more circu- lars we get the worse our nal de tete.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Page Mir. Shul,crt!

This tale concerns MT. Lee Shu- bert, eminent producer, apotheosiz- CT of the female form and known for his regard for fine automobiles.
 MT. Shubert was overheard, as he was looking gloomily out of the window, to remark to his Chauf- feur: Tt looks like nasty weather, so don't take out the Hispano to- day. I think I'll use the Rohs- Royce instead."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

1t was standard time or daylight saving time. To force them to ob:: serve standard time now would te to defeat the purpose of the or- dinance, which was passed to allow theater audiences to get in tive hours earlier.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

Member Audit Bureau of Cirrula.'oh o- u,ha k C. Is natohaI o' ublch furnishes ue~sp apefS aNu a, ,,..rs with strictly honest ano'', TO circulation Our c'fcuiauoh s,',es nro. ,.sed upon this audit iHIe sr,srar dis. .-s'lon against fraud Tn newspaper nd ssee'TI .sS5i',Iop figures to botb national anu local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
MISSING PLIERS COUGHT

Five airplapes were searching today for the airplane No. 4o1. missing since Tuesday. The missing plane was piloted by Captain Messias and
 had aboard Manuel La Cedra. Franco, president of the civil avia- ton association.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
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MOLTEN STEEL KILLS ONE

Budapest, Hungary, Aug 24 'Pl--. A crucible containing molten steel tipped over at Dios- Gyor steel flc- tory today, throwing it's contents oa seven workmen nearby. One Aas killed and the remainder were cX- peCted to die.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

When the Kodiak bears ln Alaska see the Graf parading through the air they probably will think the men win the terrible guns have invented A new kind of bullet.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
Our Mental Hygiene Hinti

Sanitariums are meant For folks with minds already
 bent, But funitariums we'd try Were we to check the "Nut' supply!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Courtmartial Him!

Lieut.. (hotly): Didn't l order Present Arms ?"
 Recruit (equally hotly): "Yeh, but who to? The guy on each side of mes got gun and certainly wouldn't present it to you!"
 Mrs. H. r. Halls
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

Petting parties in Torrington celh- eteries have become nulsances; which is evidence that none of the betting couples are colored'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

Or perhaps that canoe hewn out of solid wood found in the pond o" Wolcott mountain is a relic from the Swiss navy.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
TWEED NECKTIEs SUGGESTED

Paris. Aug. 24 P}-Conventional neckties made of the same tweed as the winter ensemble are a susges- ton made by an up and coming young dressmaking house here. The ties fasten to the shirtwaist blouse with a snappy tie clip, masculine tyne
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
FIELD MARSHAL DEAD

Berlin, Aug. 24 (P)-Field Marshal Iiman Won Sanders, who directed operations against the British ,u Gallipoli during the World War, died "A
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Good Game!

Mother: Billie, you shouldn't kiss the little girl next door" Junior: 'But were playing house."
 Mother: What difference does that make?" Junior: Well, I'm Papa and shes the maid"
 Nathan Tyson Copyright, 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

Old Ananias made his mistake by not getting some publisher or book club to vouch for him.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

not StlllIS SOIlle puDllSIieI UT DOOh club to vouch for him.
 You cant blame modernism for everything. Lightning started forest fires before tourists began. Character reading is easy If he delights in arguments, he whittles very well and his wife takes in boarders.
 The separations question teaches us that nations can solve any prob lens without a war if it lives long enough.
 The old fashioned girl just thought she was telling mother everything She didn't know everything.
 Hell. for the garage mechanic, will be a place where he can't find any velour to wipe his hand on.
 Americansim: Thinking some indi- viduai charming because he is natural; trying to acquire the same charm by initiating him.
 The more you learn about people the more you wonder why any of them feel superior to the others.
 Tn the loan business as in baseball three balls means you get one more chance to make a hit.
 The monkey in a cage is more fortunate than celebrity. lie needn't think up some modest reply when visitors say how remarkable he is.
 Another time to be nonchalant and light a Murad is when the big guy you cussed over the telephone calls in person to finish the conversation
 When a flea gets on one Of these toy dogs, it seldom calses any con- fusion. It's easy to tell which # which because the flea has extra legs.
 It's always easy to decide on 2 fair division of the money recelVeo from Germany if one of the Allies isn't consulted
 Men haven't woman's right tc wear few clothes. Feeling a pear reveals it's beauty, but peelinG er onion proves it isn't like rose.
 The next great improvement for the radio will be a device tc strangle sound waves before they can reach a neighbor.
 Correct this sentence: "1f you wish to see a movie every night salc the husband, I'll be glad to go witf you"
 , Copyright, 1929, Publishers syndi cate.)
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

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New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

nh. Herald Is on sale daily 'n 1e" ,t Headings Newsstand. 4'iIies souare; schul,zs News'tanas h''' Grand Central +2nd Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

A fast is much like linen pants. After the second day they cant get any worse.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

History is the story of soft and perfumed aristocrats who laughed at hicks just before the smash came.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY

Social Eighty per cent of flattery is ex- pended on women," declares we'll known judge. And the remainder on tomb- stones!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

You cant blame modernism for everything. Lightning started forest fires before tourists began.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
o, fin. Associated Press

The Associated Press Is stu' ,l,n of titled 10 the use for re- ,ha-x,sa credited to t or DOL otHe' " Ah l'.d ,n tbts paper and also loe"' new. published thsre'n'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24

'"The comic strip originated in America" Rats! The ancient Egyp- tians had a god named Mutt.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-24
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City ano Its People

private inn keepers followed to sup ply the demand for housings.