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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02
NOTICE

Commenting Sunday, July 27th, Iall cars will not be allowed on Front Street PAVED SECTION be- tween the hours of 430 a. m. and 7::30 a. m. This will enable the City to wash and clean the street properly. This order is to be ef- fective every Sunday until further notice.
 ss GEO. A. GETCHELL, --adv Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02
What Washington Knows

If he declares he's dry,
 It means Congressman Blink, Is looking for someone
 Who'll offer him a drink.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02
Wanted To Know

WHTrSCu 1U 1kfOW ''The speakers voice broke" fa- ther was saying.
 "HuhP' butted in his young son, how could he go on talking if his voice was broke?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02

And Why Do Windows Need Shades
 Now? 4l The Correct Window Shade."- Line from an ad.
 What is it-sun-tan or nude?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02
Passing Observation

It's a good thing to have your attention arrested occasionally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02
Over Supply

Blinks-His talk was good but too much like wheat Jinks-Howzat?
 Blinks-Too darn much of it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02
Oh!

You say he got his money with a speakeasy?" N
 "Yes, he married a rich widow who is blessed-or cursed-with the gift of gab."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-02

Our Fur Ersnuractu--ng Depart
 Iment is in charge of an expert
 furrier. Goldstein's Emporium. adv
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
ANNOUNCEMENT By Stuart WOrrall

THE CARDINAL TAXI CORP.
 Offers for sale, under year con- tract, advertising space in all its cabs.
 Hitherto, the value of taxi in- teriors for advertising display has been overlooked.
 Taxi space is the choicest space available for the man with mes sage for the public.
 It is infinitely more desirable than street car space, because taxi pa- irons are not concerned with a five cent fare. Or even with a ten-cent fare.
 That they have money 10 spend is proven by their presence Tn taXs Automatically, your messages reach preferred class.
 AN ADVERTISEMENT ON THE CEILING OF A CARDINAL TAXI WILL BE READ
 NOT ONCE BUT OFTEN Consider the number of traffic GODS to the mile, in this city. A taxi patron has leisure. Otherwise we would not be a taxi patron.
 The day when men in hurr! "hopped in a taxi" is past, The! now take taHis to rest, to mediate or because it is raining.
 You catch them rel2Xed and re captive. They lean back. Thel eyes seek the ceiling of the cab.
 AND YOUR MESSAGE HOLDS THEM!
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
COMPLETING THE APPROACH

The memorial monument atop Walnut Hill is the most impressive shaft in Connecticut. but something has been left undone,
 IL requires no special talent for the fitness of things 10 realize that the approach 10 the monument up the steep hill from West Main street is not in keeping with the beauty of the top.
 In other words, the steps leading down from the monument facing West Main street terminate rather abruptly upon terrain that even yet bears evidence of the scars of con- struction activities
 As vo understand it. the original plan was 10 add d satisfactory ap- proach Of beauty after the monu- mcnt proper was completed. The lat ter having been done. it seems an appropriate time 10 discuss what is to be done to carry out d plan of ap- proach from West Main street.
 Let somebody in authority bring this up.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Sept. 16.-Forccast for Southern New England: h. croasing cloudiness tonight, proba- bly, followed by showers Tuesday; slightly warmer tonight except on the southeast coast; gentle to mod crate southeast or south winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Increasing cloudincss tonight, prob ably followed by showers Tuesday,; slightly warmer in interior tonight; moderate winds mostly southeast or south.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair and warmer tonight; Tuesday local showers.
 Conditions: Pressure is high over the Atlantic states this morn ing with crest at Halifax. The plains states are oversprcad by an area of high pressure with crest at Denver. Showery conditions prevail this morning over the upper lake region and in a relatively narrow belt from Wisconsin southwcstward to Texas. Light to heavy frosts were reported from northern Mime sotd. Temperatures between fifty and sixty prevail generally over northern districts cast of the Mis- sissippi river,
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by showers.
 FIry,,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

ungly?
 A. 1t is q British family name derived from a locality and means Matthew's meadow. Matt was d common nickname for Matthew. the ing" denotes possession, and the Fly" stands for lea" or mead CIV.
 Q. What is the definition in the United States Of Territory? How many territories has the United States at present?
 A. In the United States a terri tory is a special division of the rational domain of the Unite l States, organized oy 1ct of congress under separate government, in the expectation that it, nr some part thereof, will ultimately be admitted into the union as state. An organ ized territory has government similar in many respects to that of q state, hut its oolitical entity is wholly under ,he authority of the federal govcrnm eNt. The United States includes tI;o territories, Ha- waii and Alaska.
 Q. What is the meaning of the word Soviet?
 A, It is a Russian word for council or committee.
 Q. What is heat lightning?
 A. Moro or less vivid and cXtcn- sive flashes of electric light without thunder, seen near the horizon, es- pecially at the close of a hot day. It is ascrioed 70 far.off lightning flashes re3lectad from the highc~ strata of clouds.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

quite another. The large proportion of college trained men and women. it appears, are unable to make a living with what they know.
 One is reminded that if diamonds were as common as coal they would be worth no more than coal; perhaps less, as coal at least can be turned into heat while diamonds cannot.
 Education is something like every thing else. If the educated vastly in crease in numbers and the plastercrs and bricklayers do not. the latter will earn high wages while many of the educated will at least earn not much more or not enough more to justify the many years of study they went through. But this possi- bility isn't bad because an educated man, after all, has something that stays with him through life and is source of satisfaction to his dying day.
 But Bulgaria has shown that the point can be reached where the in tellectuals, due to their number, in large measure fail of support in in tellectual pursuits.
 In the resourceful United States it is 10 be hoped that such a tragic re- suit may never occur; although there are plenty, like Henry Ford, who think cducation.is vastly over done
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
SCHOOLS AND POPULATION

There unquestionably is food for thought in the statement of Superin- tendent of Schools Holmes that the schools in the northwestern section of the city have stimulated popula- tion growth there.
 Parents, on selecting a section of the city to live, as it is now possible for them to do, take the proximity of schools into consideration. Schools can be said to be the vanguards of population.
 No owner of undeveloped or un- occupied real estate, we imagine. has ever been known 10 object to the construction of a school nearby, He would know that the school would attract people and in all probability add to the value of his property.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
25 Years Ago Today

The Y. ?. s. C. E. of the First church will tender q reception to the teachers and pupils of the nor nal and public schools in the church parlors from s to 10 o'clock Tues day night.
 The New Britain BartenderS union held very successful and satisfactory "bakc" at the German Rifle club park Sunday afternoon. About 200 were present and were attended by George Rice. who gave ample proof of his ability to pro- vide good feed.
 The annual outing of the Fore mans club of Landcrs, Frary & Clark. held at Scheutzen park Sat urday afternoon. was a great event. Nearly 100 foremen attended and were accompanied by President Charles F. Smith, Treasurer George M. Landcrs and honorary members, and City Clerk Thompson.
 A. J. Sloper has returned from the bankers convention in New York city.
 1 Higgins football team deteatcd ! the Foulkncr eleven by score f | , q to on the Maple H1l grounds Saturday afternoon.
 l James F. Martin has entered Inc | Buffalo Law school
 1 A fine list of entries has been re- ceived by Physical Director II. J i Wilson for the athletic events at tho Berlin fair Wednesday afternoon The list includes many New Britain entries but includes also many crack college athletes.
 The football season opened Satur. day afternoon at Electric field witt q game between the local higt school and the Sufficld academy with the locals winning by a score i Of 22 to c. The New Britain team consisted of Roche, center; Barrett i Pinches, right guard; Taplin, Johr Ilarncry, left guards; DOnnclly right end: Corbin, Lee, left end James Curtin, John Curtin, tackle Booth, quarterback; Humason, full l back; GCrmond, right halfback | Flannery, left haltback.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 er- tended research "o undertaken. All otho- questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confdential.-E Editor.
 Q. What are ihe heavies. and | Ughtest known suDstl"cos? A Osmium is the heaviest and ! hydrogen is the lightcst known sub stance.
 Q. When WIS the Gregorian cal endar adopted in England? A. It was adopted by act Of Parliament in 1751 which provided that the year Of 1752 should hcgin January instead of March 25, which has long been counted as the beginning of the fiscal year in Eng l land and Ireland, and that the day l following. September ?. 1752, should be rcckoned as the fourteenth ir- ste"d of the third. This made the calendar year 175l, 2Sl days long or 40 weeks and 1 day.
 c. What is the best wa Q clean the vellum of a banjo?
 A. Slightly slackon the bracket screws. then ruo the head with a flanncd and cold water; 2 little soap may be used if 1nc 'ssIry; tighten the head while still lamp. Art gum will also clean banjo heads. fen zine applied with q sponge will also remove amost "va'y jtain from vel lUm and does not injCre tho tcTtW Q.
 Q. What is Alice Whites latest picture? What will her next jim 1 be?
 A. Her latest picture is "Brood- way Babies" Her next will be The Girl From Woolvorth's."
 Q. What is the highest rank in the United States Army?
 A. HcncFul.
 Q. Is the metric system used *n | Sweden? What is the unit of length corresponding 10 Il mle?
 A. The mctri" system is used in Sweden. The kilometer is the unit of length corresponding to the English mile.
 c. Is the unicorn real animal?
 A. No, it is faboulous animal J represented as having a single long horn, commonly les s,riDcd as a na- tive Of Indian. t IS supposed that one of the sevcrll large an.olopeS nay have furnished the basis for tales Of the unicorn since the long straight or recLcv2d horns viewed in profile would appear single. In 1 heraldy the representation of the ! fabulous animal 5 usAd IS q bear ing. It is dehneatcd as a horse, but with the tail of lien and a long i straight horn growing out of the forehead between -hn cars; often the hocfs are represented aa clover.
 Q. Where are the main offices of the General Motors Corporation located
 A. General Motors Building, De- troit, Michigan.
 Q. Which three states raised the largest peanut crops in 1927?
 A. Georgia 220, 100000 pounds North Carolina 7,5370 pounds and Alabama 14G,G00,00o pounds.
 Q. Who played the part of Jack Donovan in the photoplay Tho Donovan Affair?'
 A. John Roche.
 Q. What is the derivation and meaning of the family name Mat
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
ITS \. WISE CHILD

A society woman turned actress, through the aid of a well known star was able to obtain an interview with David Belasco.
 On the appointed day Belasco re- ccivcd the ladies in his museum and started to show them various objects of interest.
 Suddenly, in the midst of the con- versation, he wheeled about and seized the society woman by the wrists, throwing her to the floor. He gazed upon her in this undigni- fled position for moment then tapped his forehead and said, with slow gravity:
 Too bad-no temperament"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
THE MtSSOLINI REVIEW

Premier Mussolini's review of his regime in Italy on the whole is a fair exposition of what has been &C., complshed. When he leaves the field of internal politics however, and reaches out to present fasCism as q doctrine for elsewhere he invites the inevitable conclusion that not only is the working head of the Italian state satisfied with conditions in his own land but is intensely interested in srcadingh is doctrine elsewhere.
 Russian communists are popularly credited with working on the same principle. These, it is commonly charged. are not content with sat isfaction over ruling Russia. but are oternally engaged in propaganda wherever it can be inflicted.
 What can be the meaning of Mus solini's sermon when he says:
 "Thc famous motto of the three words of l7S9 is already beginning to weaken across the Alps namely liberty, equality and fraternity Watchwords of the French revolu- tion. The three words at motto for the Fascist regime are becoming reality, namely authority, order and justice"
 The Duce hore plainly refers 10 developments in Austria. which is beyond the Alps"
 Austria is facing a bitterly hostile internal strife between those in con- trol of Vienna, it's world metropolis, and those living elsewhere in the na- ton. For some time the IIeim- wchr strong outside of Vienna. and admittedly sympathetic with fascist principles, has been accommodating arms and ammunition preparatory to IIdIch on vienna. The member ship is between 100000 and 2OO,0OO men, and at St. Lorenzcn. where the HeimWchr and Socialists clashed on August IS, several persons were kill cd and 200 injured.
 It is evident that Mussolini would look with favor upon the march of the HeimWchr upon Vienna, 10 duplicate the famous march on Rome"
 The peroration Of Mussolinis re- We" IS not primarily addressed 10 his own followers, but to readers everywhere. Just now most particu- larly in Austria.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
MORE. LIGHT
this up

What tho city seems to desire is more light c%cmpliticd in more stop-anI-go signals.
 At least no meeting Of the muni- cipal dads seems 10 be complete without authorizing the purchase and erection and operation Of a few more Of the traffic signals,
 Ii will not take long before the city IS filled with them, and auto mobiIing will turn into fitful stops and starts
 Al night the town will take on the appearance" Of a railroad freight yard
 Thoro seems no way os stopping if. Other cities seem to be doing the same thing Manufacture of traffic lights must be one Of the nations most going industries.
 Autoists gradually will begin 1 avoiding the cities whenever pos.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
"TOO MANY INTELLECT As

One does not commonly regard Bulgaria as hotbed of cducation and knowledge. Yet here is a land according to no less an authority than the Associated Press, which is positively suffering from too high a proportion of intellectuals. Bulgaria seems to possess more college train ed men and women to the square mile than any other ma etion on earth. The output of highly educated coIlegians. in fact. has been so extensive that the govern ment has become seriously con cerned."
 Only five per cent of the total ' population Of Bulgaria is illiterate. which is 2 source of much pride to Bulgarians. But a literate population Is one thing; too many intellectuals
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

Several serious bus accidents have occurred within the past ten days. A bus not only faces all the hazards of road travel but when drivers are intent upon maintaining schedules there is always the possibility of their driving too fast in order 10 do 30. It has been shown in many in stances that the heavy weight Of a bus is no certain guarantee that it's passengers will escape injury in case of a collision. Bus drivers need as careful training as locomotive en- gncers; and their hours of employ ment must be reasonable in order to avoid inefficiency at the wheel.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
Parents Believe Boy
 Lost in Small Boat

New Haven, Sept. 1G (UP)-Ap- parently the parents of William Thompson Reed, 1S-year-old Yale professors son, believe he was drowned while sailing near his sum mer home at Hancock Point Me.
 In q telegram to q newspaper. Professor and Mrs. Edward Reed asked that a death notice be in serted.
 The telegram was sent after q duffel bag young Reed had carried in his sailboat had been washed ashore at Winter Harbor, Me.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

sible. Whereas passing through towns and cities once was an inter- csting feature of automobile tour ing-long or short hauls-it is be- coming d terrific drain upon the pa tience.
 If the cities insist upon obstruct- ing traffic movements through their streets the construction of alternae routes around the cities becomes in- creasingly necessary.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
FRENCH PROTEST KILLING

pciping China, Sept. 16.-(Pl- The French legation here today ad- dressed d strong note of protest to the Chinese nationalist government regarding the killing of the Roman Catholic bishop, Trudo Jans, and two Franciscan fathers, at LiaOtang. in Hupeh Providence. The three men, who were Belgian subjects, were vic tims of bandits.
 A French gunboat has been order ed to proceed to Ichang and af- ford protection to Catholic missions there and conduct an inquiry into the circumstances of the murders. Bishop J&ns had lived in China 22 years.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
THtT-A-BOY BOBBY!

Say, Dad" cried Bobby, on his return from school one day. lis it true there is no santa Claus? Is it really just you follls?'
 Daddy pulled Bobby down on his knee and tried to explain the mat ter. but could see that the little tel- lows faith had had quite d blow.
 Presently the boy slipped down and started for the door. Then turning, he said: "Well, is it true about the Devil or are, you and Mother that, too?"
 Mrs. Philip Howley.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

Progress in Bristol continues. It is Visible. The police have painted traf- fife lanes on the highways and now the city looks more like New Brit ain every day. Such lines, we can assure our neighboring town, are Of value; at least, they do no harm Just as important, if not more so, IS the plan to protect school children by providing traffic policemen near the schools.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
PRIMARY TOMORROW

Philadelphia. Sept. 16.-(F>-Final appeals to voters today by the two factions fighting for control of the Philadelphia republican organiza- tion held for years by Senator-elcct William s. Ware, marked the close of the primary campaign.
 At the primary tomorrow the cleo tors will nominate candidates to be voted for in November.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
KIDDING HIM ALONG.

Mrs. Thorne: How did you per suade your husband to begin shaw ing himself? My husband spends S1O a month at the barber's."
 Mrs. Blake: '1 told him that a man as handsome as he ought to be delighted 10 see his face in the mir TOT for 15 minutes a day.
 Arthur Hoppin.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
Elderly Couple Dead
 In WOOdsville Crash

Woodsville, \. H., Sept, 16 UP) An elderly couple were killed in stantly here late yesterday when the automobile in which they were riG- ing was struck by a train at an un- guarded railroad crossing.
 Those who lost their lives were George H. Powers, GS. and his wife, 60. both of Bath.
 The locomotive pushed the auto mobile along the tracks for about 800 yards, finally hurling it over an cmbankmcnt.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
EVEN IN THIS,

Manager: What's the matter?" Clerk: "A customer just called me q pig headed, brainless, half-witted What do you think of that?"
 Manager: "Remcmber our store motto. The customer is always right"
 Charles H. Deyor. Copyright, 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

holding his hand out, l guess he's going to turn right"
 If money is the measure of sue cess why is there any argument about which is the superior race?
 The situation won't be hopeless until headline screams: Bill Jones Killed Nobody Today.'
 Brict summary of the situation in Palestine: Mamma. make Willia quit
 If he called you my boy" yester- day, and today calls you Mister the stock he was holding dropped about 40 points.
 The hard part of tariff fixing is 10 be perfectly fair in distributing the unfair advantages,
 Thcfts by Sing Sing inmates av- eragcd less than SIC, Which proves nothing, except that the big thieves aren't in Sing Sing. A normal town is one that thinks i it's population Wouid~ be 10000 greater if the limits were extended to take in the SS5 people on the outside edge. Amcricanism: Prairie girls paint 1 ing perfect complexions because ! New York's climate makes painting necessary.
 Sociological note: Divorce is al most unknown among sailors who are away from home months at d time.
 Heather are people who can get a living without eliminating one an other by means Of unavoidable accidents"
 When gang8tcrs kill one another to eliminate competition, that is crime; when nations do it. that Is patriotism.
 You never know Just how mean ! you can be until you become dictator i or get q job driving a truck. ! IL is yet too early 10 tell whether the English textile strike or the Chinese Russian dispute will cause an increase in the price of coal this time.
 A tourist is a person who can name every town where he had :. puncturc or got sturg on the price of d sandwich.
 Wales will find a plane just as troublesome as horse. There's no way to stay up when the thing falls.
 If only the individual could cas- bis conscience, as the Nation does, by making a good resolution to 1 quit what he keeps on doing.
 Correct this sentence: How fort Unatc," said the motorist, that tires always go flat in the vicinity of q nice shade tree"
 Copyright. 1929, Publishers
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
Member Audit Bureau of Circulatiop

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New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

Possibly the earliest mechanical time measure was the clcpSydra, or water clock. It consisted of q ras- gel containing water, which was al- lowed to escape through a small orifce. Marks on the side served to indicate the lapse of time as water seeped away.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
Henrietta Wahl.

Eddie Cantor fears that the pub lie may be skeptical about his re- tircment from the stage, but not at all,
 H. did not announce that he is going to be q farmer. .1
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
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New Britain herald., 1929-09-16

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New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
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LET'S TOUCH 'ENI OFF!

Watching the bon-fires blazing away
 Feeding on dry leaves that scurry, Why not light bon-hres also, we say,
 Burn up the rubbish of worry?
New Britain herald., 1929-09-16
Facts and FQncies
RN Robert Ouillen

Maintaining national prestige means knocking Jones in the head so Smith won't start anythins.