New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 27, 1918, Page 5

» been » as VETERANS LAUGH A NEW FIGHTING MEN -Few Comiorts for Troops of '14 Gompared With Today French Front, Januar (Corre- spondence of the Associated Pre: The veteran of 1914 who has p - four winters at the battiefront is apt to make ironic remarks about “foatherbed soldiers” when he hea newly-joined comrades speak of the omforts of cold-weather canton- ments. At the beginning of the war the fighting men were more than pleased to discover a comparatively | L dry spot under tho trees of a forest or in a drafty stable or barn in which » to pass their very rare and short; periods of repose. Now all has been everything possible is done to vide some sort of comfort and traction for the men when they come down from the front-line trenches. 1t must not be supposed that all the | modern aids to human comfort are | furnished to the soldier but his lot is | Juxurious compared with that during the early months of the war. + In every village in the immediate | rear of the fighting line out of range of the German guns a town major has been appointed, who makes it his . business to know of every nook and | corner where men and horses can be and pro- changed dis~ housed. When a battalion or a regi- ment marches in, everything is in readiness for its reception. Regi- mental workshops and offices, stables Jand ktchens already are arranged, and billeting accommodations for offi- cers and men listed in such a way that the soldiers have only to go in and occupy their quarters. Some- times they are lodzed in the cot- tages, but in general it has been 'found more convenient to place them in farmhouses and barns, as the hy +glenic facilities in the country hous are far from modern. Soldicrs Kept available grange has been thoroughly gone gmade watertight by having its roof covered with tarred paper and its wwalls made draftproof by thick crene- lated cardboard. Electric light has installed, every building pro- ided with a stove and washstands. Partitioned off a compartment where men niay take hot and cold | shower bath In the near-by | kitchens every requisite is handy for cooking. As to the Dry. and barn over and Every is each of them is given a trestle bed, with straw mattre known generally “six-foot feathers,” bolster, sleep- ing sack and blankets. In tho vicinity of sporis gronnd: have beeén enclosed | and marked for football games, | while numerous plots of land are set | | men’s personal comfort | | | tho villages | + apart for truck gardening and gener- | « ally cultivated by old reservists who | do not go into the firing line. The ! produce is much appreciated by the | % troops who, when at the front, have | to content themselves with canned . vogetables | In each cantonment a Jarge hut has been erected to serve as a recrea- | tlon and reading and writing room. | 3 wnd It is provided with a fairly extensive library and all kinds of indoor games. | Bvery week or so a moving picture performance is given by the Army "Theater. which also arranges dra- matic shows. these official arrangements for the troops other efforts are made | by private bodies to cheer the men | between the arduous and perilous s periods of trench work. In almost | ,every cantonment a canteen has been established under the auspices of French, American or British women, who serve the men with hot coffee, tea and bouillon and littlc food de- Besides the ¢ months to May cach extra supplies of warm cloth- comprising three cotton shirts, | pairs of flannellette under gar- from soldier s iven ing two ments .two or three pairs of woolen er, socks, three blankets. one sw one scarf and a pair of woolen glov: and in the Vosges mountains and o h- i er sectors where the cold most | severe still more warmer clothing is | Placed at the disposal of the troops in case of need. Chairman Landers Reports suarantee for Next Season. _Hartford. Feb. 27.—An ample sup- ply of sugar for this year's canning seaso is the official to assurance Connecticut farmers and housewives through the Connecticut State Courcit of Defense Chairman George M. Landers of the council’s committes on food supply hags reported to the state council that federal food administration has aranteed the sugar supply for the nning season. Three great produc- ve groups of the country, the glass manufacturers, the farmers and the housewives have thus been re- lieved of anxiety regarding sugar shortage at canning time, Manufacturers of glass jars have been advised by the federal food ad- ministration to proceed with their production on the basis of a supply of sugar to meet canning demands. With the promise of a plentiful supply of sugar, farmers can go ahead with + plans for increased food production. the IN THE FILM COLONY. Frank Keenan, whose first Pathe Play, “Loaded Dice,” is now being shown, and who has also completed wnother one from Elizabeth Lee's novel, “Simeon Tetlowe’s Shadow,” is now a member of Pathe’s L.os An- teles Film Colony. He has taken a house next to Bryant Washburn’s the famous dramatic actor ipends most of his spare time play- AR FOR CANNING. 1a | Austria, ! RAILROAD DIVISIO | CAR SERVICE CHIEF | | | | | i Warreu Kendail ol Luston, - merly with the Boston and Maine railroad, who has recently been ap- pointed by the car service division roads of the country. of the rail- Advertised Letters, The following is a list of letters re- maining uncalled for at the Post Of- fice, New Britain, Conn.: Anderson, Master Carlton, Smalley street. Bazzacki, Domecinco, 14 Silver, sulewisky, I, 40 Horace. Bezkubic, Rutus, 288 High. Brown, Miss F., 16 Lake. Cirello, Joseph, 166 Main. Clark, Geo. B. Credone, Alice, 105 Oak. Carrin, Ethel E., Maple avenue (2) Clark, Mary' C, Delaney, Julia, Park Hotel, Doherty, Thomas A. Furgusen, Minnie (2). Fleming, J. J. Farsec, Mary, Burritt. Foley, Dr. Edward. Grant, Mr., Walnut. Gordon, Harry, Hartford avenue. Gollin, Max. Hart, R. J. Jacobs, Sadie, 3! Vernon, Johnson, Agnes, 28 Fairview, Kingsley, James, 91 Church. Lucas, Mr., Stanley. Monahan, G. F. Mobsy, Mr., McConnell, 8. McNamara, Margaret. Marinan, Rigin, 292 Main Nelson, William. O’Brien, Margaret, 84 Church. Plumb, Charles. Riley, Bernard, Roddins, Jack, 707 Main. Rijan, Mrs, B., 27 Arch. Shine, Frank, $1 Church Sersinis, Mr. Sweeney, Thomas, 93 Elm. Smith, Charlotte. Szawarowsk, Prokop. Taszkultla, W. Timlick, Lena, 65 Griswold. TTpson, Mrs. Chas. William, Mr., 16 Prospect. Wilson, Private 8. M, Warren, Gussey, Pleasant, Wojtosmsky, W. Young, Mrs. . H., 214 Bassett. W. F. DELANEY, Postmaster. TO MAKE CTITIZFENS. Naturalization Court Session To Be Held March 6. Nine applicants for citizenship will appear before the naturalization court at the session scheduled for March 6 to held in the local city court. There willi @lso be hearings for a number of applicants whose cases were continued until the coming ses- sion. The contir.ued applicants are as fol- lows Renjamin Hurwitz, Donato Maiella, | Karel Deske, Tudwig Schmidt, Sal- vatore Morettiti, Joseph A. Richards, Joseph Ku Josephat Dow- gwille, Yohan E. Karlson, Stanislaw i, Antonio Satalino and Fil- Those whose cases have becn continued until the war has ended, because they are subjects of are the following: Andrew Wolk, John Taucher, Jr., John Du- iak, Joseph Vojtia, Anthony Kowal- czy Jab- Jonski. Rudolph Huschkowsky a sub- ject of Germany, also had his case continued until the close of the war. The new applicants are the follow- nes H. Coates, subject of Britain, Ireland: John Weber, Austria; Giovanni Bruni, Giovanni Sarrantonia and Frank Satalino, all of Ttaly; Ignacy Fliska, Frank Klow- Wincenty Colab and Peter a Great kow i, Eli Marholin and Mieczy-~ E all of Russia. i STREMLAU ON THE STUMP. Hartford, Feb, 2 Julius C. Stremlau, a member of the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense, repre- senting labor, will be absent from | Connecticut for the next six weeks, during which time he will take part in an offclal government campaign designed te coordinate the efforts of labor for the best results in contrib- uting towards the winning of the war, The Council of Defense has invited Tra M. Ornburn of New Haven to at- tend ity weneral sessions during Mr. Stremlau's abgence. Mr. Ornburn is prominent in the Connecticut Fed- cration of Labor. To Prevent the Grip Colds cause Grip—LAXATIVE BRO- { MO QUINT Tablets remove the cause. There is only one ‘“‘Bromo g with the famous comedian’s kid- lie. Quinine.” . W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c. ccretary McAdoo to head NEW BRITAIN TAKE THEM* THEY ARE B : THE OFFERS large Your unrestricted choice of any suit, regardless of price from our entire stock of Men’s Clothing, FREE. Your unrestricted choice of any silk shirt (and we have socme beauties) from our stock of Crepe de Chine and Tub Silk Shirts, FREE. Your unrestricted choice of any hat, best quality of course, from our large stock of advance spring models, FREE. New and Greater TO MEN Music ING Souvenirs NO Buy OUR POLICY . First of all, we will deal only with the truth. We will all be modest in making claims about values, because value is like a man’s estimate of himself, merely a mattcr of personal opinion. ‘We will avoid exaggerated and compara- tive prices except when we sce that the article referred to will truthfully bear com- parison. . Our standard of clothing and furnishings will be plainly of cxcellent value at all times, but we will never attempt to con- duct this store as a bargain sale counter. To be brutally frank, we will never give anything away; cverything will be sold at a profit cxcepting twice each year, during our Clearance Sales and at our Grand Opening. Satisfaction will bo guaranteed or your money refunded—in fact your moncy is only a deposit here as we do not want any- one to kecp anything that they are not thoroughly satisfied with. Friends, isn't this the kind of a store you would like to trade in? D e All to be given away at the Opening of the ‘onnors-Halloran Store at 248 Main Street, New Britain NIGHT, February 27th The occasion for these gifts is one that will be long remembered in New Britain. It will be an event in the business life of this city, We want you to see the new home we have prepared for the finest and most complete stock of MEN'S CLOTH- and FURNISHINGS in this part of the state. We are making these little opening presents to arouse your interest and get you a little better acpuainted with us. It doesn’t cost a penny to drop in, enjoy the music, meeting all your friends, and being in line for these wonderful offers. ONE URGED. Buy if you see anything you can’t resist. it at SPECIAL OPENING PRICES. By special permission of the Fucl Committee our store will be open TONIGHT, Feb. 27th 7t0 10 P. M. No goods will be sold in the cvening. It's just go- ing to be a good old fashloned house-warmdng and get-together party And remember—A SUIT—SHIRT and HAT will be given away FREE. “IZED” Means the Act of Having Been And, to get “Connorized,” means that you have become a member of our satisfied club of customers. To become “Connorized” will your will power; help your thinkery; bol- ster your ideals; double your joys in life, and send the undertaker into receivership. I know what I am talking abomt, for I have tried it on myself. This store is conducted by two men with smiling hearts, in a most friendly manner, upon a Golden Rule basis, who are av the door all day and every day, ready with y “kick” that any cus- increase with souvenirs and music. a smile to meet an tomer puts up. It you arc jaded with the commonplace {n clothing and furnishing goods, why not come in and give yourself a treat. we must have your business, for your own good and ours. pleasc act promptly. Get Connorized—You'll get your money’s worth.” THE CONNORS, HALLORAN CO. “The livest store in Town” 248 Main St., New Britain, Conn. “It we have’nt got it, we’ll get it for you” just et e e e e .