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it ABOLITION OF FEZ AFFEGTING PEOPLE Whole Town in Czechoslovakia | Feels Loss of Business Washington, D. C., Dec. 17 — When news reached the world that | Turkey had abolished the fez it cre- ated mild interest. That is, the intere nearly all the world except in a lit- tle Czechoslovakian village in the Bohmer Wald where it stirred up amazement instead. Now the people | of Strakonitz have protested against Turkey's abandonment of its their industry of supplying fezzes to Turkey. The predictment of Strakonitz (the ! Czechs spell it Strakonice) affords a telling cross-section of Czechoslo- | vakian industry. Forced Afield for Markets Long before Czechoslovakia came an independent state it had the habit of making things for other na- he war, Czech- rced afar for s they never were before. nkees of Europe', as they en called, have been doing ¢ was mild in | tra- | ditional headgear because it cripples | be- | ing behind the Bohemlan box. “The edges of the box are moun- | taln ranges and Strakonitz lies near the south wall. Another way of giv- ing its position is to say that Strak- | onitz lles halfway between Ceske | Budejovice and Pllsen. A still better | way is to say that it lies halfway be- | tween Budwels and Pilsen, for the | German spellings of those towns are far more famillar to an American than the Czéch spellings. Volstead Act Grieved Pilsen The sorrow caused Strakonitz by the Turkish edict against the fez is @ drop in the bucket beside the grief | Rllsen faced because of the United | States’ declaration of prohibition. | Pilsen's municipal brewery is the akia and one of | largest in Czechosl: . | the largest in the world. Its pro- | duct gées to nearly every land. This brewery is a community pro- ject operated by a few hundred | house owners of the town. While the textile industries, in- cluding the hat making of the Stra- | konltz district are extensive, even a |slight inqui into Czechoslovakian trade reyeals that Bohemia is es- pecially dedicated to beverages. First | there is Hana (Prossnitz) in Mora- via between Bohemia and Slova | tamous for its barley malt whic shipped all over the world. Then | there Is Saaz (Zatec) in the far west | of Bohemia, famous for its hops NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1 926. which are shipped to Pilsen and to Germany. There also are the numer- | ous breweries. And finally there is | | the extensive glass industry centered | in Gablonz (Jablonec) for fa ware and Teplitz (Teplice,) Pr with the ‘Yankees’ of Amer- | is not familar from Gablon ery and Honn hr\m Brunn and other manufai ing towns are ' the w the country. Czechoslovakia, at first, seemed an awkwardly long name but it helps one remember the geogra- | Phy of the natir ern, or Czech, or Bohemian sectiol is as compact as a bhox. Slovakia stretches out on the tongue and ge- | the | ographically tapers out along Carpathian rid e like & scarf trail- SATURDAY HE NEW . Czcch is the short, | compact name and likewise the west- | beads als the warm health springs, such as | rlovy Vary, better known as| |Karlsbad; and Mar Lazne, Detter | !known as Marienbad.” | S | Santa Claus has free gifts | kiddies at The Big Store.—advt. | for | Real Indians at The Store.— ladvt. | | | SPECIALS AT MARKET CO. 318 MAIN ST. PHONE 2485 LET’S TALK TURKEY Christmas is near at hand. Have you thought of your Xmas | Tarkey? We are booking or- ders every day. Our stock will be the finest fresh killed Ver- mont Turkeys. Why not let us have yonr order now and get the selection when they arrive. Quality and Prices Right. No frozen stock. MORNING SPECIALS 7 to 12:30 | ey 1804 | Lean Fresh . lgc | SHOULDERS .. | Fresh Cut 45¢ HAMBURG | Best Maine | POTATOES, peck SIRLOIN SHORT PORTERHOUSE STEAKS Ib. 29c —: All Day Specials :— Special--Lean Pork Chops Ib 32¢ ROASTS OF PORK (sm LEGS GENUINE LAMB .... ROASTS OF VEAL ... BONELESS POT ROASTS .... FANCY ROASTING CHICKENS ... BACON s onbns LOIN LAMB CHOPS .. BONELESS RIB ROASTS . SMALL FRESH HAMS all) ......Ib25¢ : b 22¢ b 39¢ b 25¢ ... 1 39¢ ceees. b 35¢ Sauerkraut .... 3 Ibs 25¢ Pork Sausage ..... 1h 30¢ Spare Ribs ....... Ib 24c | Pork Feet | Lean Corned Beef 1b 10c j { Lamb for stew .. Ib 18¢ § WHITE LOAF FLOUR, sack $1.15 SUGAR 10 Ibs .. 25 hs . -67¢ --$1.64 CAMPBELL’S Beans and Tomato Soup 3 cans 23 ¢ EVAPORATED MILK ............ CHALLENGE MILK Macar om—Spagheth— 3 cans 29¢ . 2 cans 27¢ 2 phgs. 15¢ Post Tonsties ... Shredded Wheat . Minute Taploca .. Quick Cook Oats Large Mcaty Prunes Not-A-Seed Raising 2 pkgs. Best RICE «....ooous 3 Ibs Fancy Lima Beans .. 2 Ibs Rumford’s Baking Powder Fancy Peaches large can 2 White Rose Asparagus White Rose Tuna Fish c: Sugar Corn Early June Peas .. Fancy Tomatocs Red Salmon Premier Salad Dressing Toilet Paper bottle 8 veeees 8 TOllS WEDGWOOD CREAMERY Butter 2 Ibs 97¢ Best Pure LARD Good Luc 32¢ 1 2 Ibs 31(5 Parksdale Selected EGGS . 2 dozen 87¢ EXTRA HEAVY GRAP CALIF. SUNKIST ORANGES . SOUND YELLOW ONIONS LARGE RIPE BANANAS .... Yellow Globe Turnips 6 Ibs 2 Cape Cod Cranberries 2 qts. 25¢ Emperor Grapes ....... Ib 10c EFRL’IT ... 4 for 25¢ .. dozen 27¢ ..41s 13¢ «v.. dozen 29¢ | Bleached Celery | Iceberg Lettuce . | Baldwin Apples .. bunch 20c § quarts 25c head 15¢ 4 ISR Ry g’ z new and la: we must sell ¢ dreds of wonderful opportun And KANE will be your of the sy s in_hu iy heiow 1 |0 fenore me of Spanish in '\ml teries without troutle. Metal Smoker $1.19 No Mail Orders ke will greatly handiness of our 0 ave rugs fi o them even from 1t qnee-in-a > it's our The Gift For HIM! appre smokin; WAREHOUSE Cabinet Smoker $4.95 ate the m b 5-Picce Decorated Breakfast Set A drop- cl ¢ floral decorations. A pretty af table—with 8 Windsor-style chalrs— suite—ideal for . $24.50 SRRRRR baVe ’MJ?@ $100 on This Great Special A revelation of value—in time for Xmas gift-giving—14 hand- some pieces—superbly made and thoughtfully chosen! An outfit whose matchless beauty and luxury will glorify your home! Note the great, wide overstuffed pieces. Wing Chair, Arm Chair and Long Sofa alone are worth many do‘lars more than the price of the outfit complete. They're covered in gorgeous JACQUARD! Harshall cushion springs insure supreme seating comfort and keep each piece in shape! See the extraordinary collection of extras at the left—all included! Actually “nothing else to buy’! TIs there anything you could possibly give that offers more Iastmg joy to all the family? Remember—only 24 Outfits to sell at this price—so be as early as you possibly can. The table of a hundred uses for SURPRISE DELIVERIES—just before Xmas Day— if you desire! Pay Next Year! THE CF INCLUDED Patr o oL l’“nrlq tu; This Wonderful 4-Pc. Bedroo m Think of buying FOUR such wonderful pieces of furniture for only $86. It’s just typical of the walues in this great sale. The suite comprises Dresser, Bow-End Bed, Vanity and Chiffenier. It is ex- ccedingly well made and has the celebrated HUGUENOT ~ Walnut finish. It will help ta dress up your home for Christmas. Gateleg Table Tea Wagons dint hrul,r console use, Mr‘ With drop leaves and remov- Christmas Club Checks Cached ererrre No Mall Orders Spinet Desk HE will remember you for- ever It you give this adorable Spinet Desk! Finished in dark MAHOGANY and equipped with every writing $16 50 e, convenience Open Saturday su heds Night! shoes. tured HARZLOURD 1092 MAIN ST KLU T T U nd dear to ¥ haberdashery Keeps clothes LI(‘BX’! and free from wr Superb that brings out the beau- ty of records es never before! 12 double-faced Rec- rds and a sump- < Bridge Lamp ded. Mahog- y flnlshed. A wonderful gif! WAREHO tone Warehouse Removal Price 86 Small Weekly Payments Console Phonograph Outfit $1 WEEKLY With Bridge Lamp and 12 Records A LAMP from KANE'S will keep you remem- bered in all the years to come! Its artistic worke- manship and the gorgeous shades will make it the show-feature | Telephone Set what hundreds of Keeps the of any Bridge Lamps it occuples! of styles to choose from—at WARE- REMOVAL PRICES. Floor Lamps from 5:3 90 54 9.) $5 95 Small Payments Will Do! Wardrobe Sensation well built and handsomely Ample room for and §15.75 Free Delivery Free R. R. Fare HARTFORD oy ‘) OPEN EVERY EVENING TILL CHRISTMAS