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New Books at New Briiain Institute - HANDBOOK FOR NEWSPAPER WORKERS by ‘Grant Milnor Hyde, M. A. A compact and practical manual of A1l the elements. that go to make up a correct newspaper style. Although designed primarily for newspapermen all who deal with type as editor, writer advertiser, business correspon- dent, etc., will find material of the greatest interest to themselves. aes SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL HIS- TORY OF SCOTLAND FROM HIZ UNION TO THE PRESENT TIME.by James Mackinnon. “As a survey of existing and recent conditions in the more important branches of Scottish maniifacture and commerce his book is invaluable. His interest lies in modern conditions *rather than in historical development, and these chapters constitute a gen- uine addition to knowledge.” Times, (London) Lib. Sup. “ee SOUL OF AN IMMIGRANT by Sha stantine M. Panunzio. The personal narrative of a young Italian immigrant, a record of edeal- ism and courageous attainment that makes a splendid document for Amer- icanization. e HANDEL: TRANS BY A. EAGLE- FIELD HULL, WITH AN IN- TRODUCTION by Romain Rol- land. A work which, in the author’s words “does not pretend to be anything more than a very brief sketch of the life and technique of Handel.” “It is written with enthusiasm but with judgment as well.” Springfield Republican. e Fiction s MAVIS OF GREEN HILL by Faith Baldwin. Alavender scented romance, g real love idyl, amid beauty of life, thought and deed. A rarely tender charming book. ces MAN'S GAME by J. Brent. ‘This is an absorbing romance of today for the reader who likes swift aetion, fascinatingly complicated in- trigue and a setting in the colorful tropical countries to the south of us. cee #SNOW BLIND by K. N. Burt. “A tense and dramatic story. The atmosphere of spiritual tension is sus- tained with a skill of technique and a vigor of style unfaltering. X ELEPHANT GOD by Gordon Cas- serly. “For the lover of adventure stories, this book should offer a couple of hours of tense entertainment. The pictures of Indian life are colorful and authentic, and the dramatic battles with wild elephants recounted in simple, vigorous English, make power- ful reading.” Literary Review. . x e COBWEB by George Agnew Chamber- lain. “A hauntingly beautiful love story— very different indecd—with taste and skill and style.” tae MYSTERY RANCH by Arthur Chap- man. An absorbing adventure story of the West by the author of the popular volume of Western verse “Out where the West Begins.” e BEN THORPE by Crabb, Arthur “The story ot a man who hated woman and of the struggle that same when love entered his lift.”” Publishers Weekly. wen THE PILGRIM OF A Norman Davey. “It is indeed«a whimsical surprising, delightful book. It naturally caused a sensation, on its publication in Eng- land, for originality in plotting and charm in writing is rare, nowadays. Also it need not be only the sensation of England.” Publishers Weekly. Y BROKEN TO THE PLOW, a novel by Charles Cadwell Dobie. This book establishes beyond ques- tion the author's ability to write a gripping narrative in which the lead- ing characters stand out in cameoclike clearness and with the interest sustain- ed from cover to cover. N. Y. Times Review. SMILE by, s AVENGER by S. Gordon. A powerful realistic story of a man’s heroic fight against his conscience. It is a soul stirring narrative absorbing in its vivid portrayal of love, drama, mystery. s WORKS OF SATAN by R. A. Maher. I tis that rare thing in current fic- tion—a story which bubbles over with laughter on, every page. LISTING LOYAD WORKERS. New York, Oct. 21.—A poll of all train employes on lines running into New York was begun today to de- termine the number of men who will remain at work in case of a strike An announcement to this effect was made today after a meeting of the general managers association of New York attended by more than 25 ex- ecutives, . NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, LONE BANDIT ROBS TRAIN. Binds Messenger on Vancouver-Tor- onto Express and Rifles Safe. Moose Jaw, Sask., Oct. 21.—A lone bandit yesterday held up the Domin- ior. express messenger on the Van- couver-Toronto express between Swift Current and Moose Jaw, rifled the safe and dropped from the moving cars. Railway officials are checking it to determine how much loot was obtained. The robbery was discovered when the express arrived here and the mes- senger failed to appear at the car door. He was found bound and gag- ged. The hold-up was executed in a manner conforming to the greatest demands of melodrama, according to tue messenger's story. Early yester- di.y morning, he said, he suddenly founi himself covered by a positol. A curt command and the messenger threw up his hands and was left trussed to the floor. With the express speeding toward Moose Jaw the robber went calmly avout his task of opening the safe. After he had obtained what he wanted he opened the side door and left as swiftly as he had appeared. U. S. AMBASSADOR Choice is Now Down to Ex-Ambassador Hill and Rep. Houghton. ‘Washington, Oct. 21.— President Harding’s choice for American ambas- sador to Germany, a post expected to be filled soon after exchange of rati- fications of the treaty of Berlin was un- derstood today to have narrowed .down virtually to David Jayne Hill, former American ambassador to that country and Representative Alazon.B, -Hough; ton of Corning, N. Y. Those in touch with the question expressed belief that the post would go to the latter. Representative Houghton, a \veal(hy business man has spent several 'years in Germany, giving him intimate knowl- edge of German affairs, He is a Har- vard graduate and took post graduate work at the Universities of Berlin, Got- tingen and Paris MORBIDITY REPORT. The weekly morbidity report of tha state department of health, shows the following contagious diseasa cased re- ported from this city: Diphtheria, 2; scarlet fever, 1; whooping cough, 2. An egg opener, like a lemon squeezer, catches the content in a cup after cutting the shell 3 WATCH FOR THE —“FOX»”— LABIES'—*—ATTENTION' 1921, TOMORROW, SATURDAY—- THE LAST DAY OF OUR 4TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT So come early tomorrow it means a saving of $6.00 YOUR NEW FALL SUIT OR OVERCOAT This is how they will go $25 Suits-and Overcoats, $30 Suits and Overcoats, $35 Suits and Overcoats, $40 Suits and Overcoats, S e DR Where are we going; did What? $6 Off, $5 Off, $6 Off, $6 Off, See Special Window Display Connors-Halloran Stores The Main Store on the Main Street 215 MAIN STREET City Advertisement ALBANY AVE. LINES $19 $24 $29 $34 NEW BRITAIN City Advertisement WILCOX STREET LINES. Come to Fuller’s For Nati ationally Advertised BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, “ vertls Geo. H. Johnson, Sec'y. Geo. H. Johnson, Sec’y. | Household ‘ ouseho | — ANNOUNCEMENT — Pieces BEGINNING OCTOBER 3RD, Seller’s Kitchen Cabinets THE PRICE OF LABOR WILL BE REDUCE® FROM §$1.25 TO $1.00 PER HOUR. Gleiwood- Rauges Gunn Sectional This Will Necessitate a Cash Basis. Bookcases you say? Notice is hereby given that a hear- ing will be held before the Board of Public Works, City of New Britain, in Room 202, City Hall at 7:30 o’clock p. m. Tuesday evening, Oct. 25th, 1921, on the proposed layout and establishment of Street, Grade and Building lines on Albany Avenue, from Clinton street to Alden street. All interested persons are requested to ‘be present at said hearing, if they see cause, and be heard in relation to the same. Notice is hereby given that a hear- ing will be held before the Board of Public Works, City of New Britain, in Room 202, City Hall at 7:30 o’clock, p. m., Tuesday evening, Oct. 25th, 1921, on the proposed layout and the establishm>nt of Street, Grade and Building lines on Wilcox street, from Lasalle street to Allen street. All interested persons are requested to be'present at said hearing, if they see cause and be heard in relation to the same. Saturday the Last Day And a Banner Day for the Ladies of New Britain— Many New Arrivals This Week In New Fall Fashions . For Your Approval. We are on our way to =2t a few of those good, reliable Sneclal Showing of Warm, Camel Hair Polo Coats With mannish patch pockets. Formerly sold at $22.50. — Special Saturday At — $12.75 New Fall Suits, Richly Fur Trimmed .Heavy silk lined and interlined. Individual in style. Lovable shades of brown and dark blue. Anniversary Prices— 24.50 $35.00 Lovely and Unusual Dresses Unusual in variety and beauty and style. _Soft and lustrous Tric- otine of navy, Canton crepe . Your choice irday at— $10.00 $12.75 LADIES DEPARTMENT NONE BUT EXPERT REPAIRMEN EMPLOYED. Labor Saving Machines to Insure Prompt Service At a Minimum Cost. First Class Paint Shop—Estimates Cheerfully Given. Batteries Sold, Charged and Repaired. Charging of Batteries Reduced to $1.00. M. IRVING JESTER Phone 811 193 Arch Street Direct Dealer For Studebaker Pleasure Cars. Koehler Davenport Beds Simmon’s or Green- point Beds Royal Easy Chairs Congoleum Rugs, etc. STERLING TIRES ||C.C.FullerCo. 40-56 FORD ST. “All New Goods—Latest Construction—Reinforced Side-wall—Locked in Bead Hartford. FULL FACTORY GUARANTEE FABRIC 6,000 MILES CORDS 8,000 MILES —PRICES NEVER EQUALLED— FABRIC CASINGS REGULAR PRICE $15.20 $19.20 $24.00 CASINGS $26.20 $35.08 $44.64 $46.00 $47.20 $50.40 $51.60 $52.96 $54.48 $55.60® $62.80 $66.00 $69.44 $101.80 CROWLEY BROS. INC. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 267 Chapman Street Tel. 755-12 Estimates checrfully given on all jobs. e —————— ) A== OZ=CAM-0 RED TUBES REGULAR SALE PRICE PRICE $2.64 $1.65 $3.08 $1.95 $3.76 $2.35 SALE PRICE $ 9.24 $11.67 $14.59 < $15.93 $21.33 $27.14 $27.97 $28.70 $30.64 $31.37 $32.20 $38.12 $38.80 $38.18 $40.13 $42.22 $61.89 G. HAWKER ELM STREET $3.08 $3.32 $4.00 $4.12 $4.28 $5.00 $5.16 $5.82 $6.48 $5.76 $6.16 $6.52 $6.84 $11.68 $1.95 $2.05 $2.50 $2.60 $2.70 $3.15 $3.25 $3.85 $3.45 $3.60 $3.85 $4.10 $4.30 $7.30 A. G. HAWKER ELM STREET See the price list on this page — Follow the v~wds to this Big Sale. Open Monday, Friday, Saturday evenings. SEE JESSIE WILCOX SMITH PICTURES AT OHRNSTEDT'S MAIN STREET 40 DIFFERENT SUBIJECTS Connors-Halloran Stores, Inc. 215 MAIN STREET NEW BRITAIN The crayfish is often called fresk SUNDAY—GLORTIA SWANSON : in Elinor Glyn’s ‘“The Great Moment” water lobster, TP

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