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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
LETTER FROM JOHN ALDEN
PRESCOTT TO SYDNEY
CARTON

DEAR sgd:
Leslie Is going to New York a
little earlier than l expected and if
you have any friendship at all for
ne, come on over and straighten out
this thing with Paula.
I don't Ike this having to regret
II is something have never had to
do before Syd-and I don't mind
telling you that probably I would
not he very regretfuI or remorseful
II it were not for Leslie.
That may sound rather hard. but
Paula. too. was playing the game
and she was pitting her wits against
mine as I was playing against her
did rot stack the cards, sgd. Paula
knew the game she was playing Just
as well as / did. one of US had to
lose. This time It was she.
It was a strange thing. Sgd; how
we poor human beings are always
taking chances. We do things that
we know or ought to know are
wrong hoping that by some posi-
hility We, instead of Fate, viii draw
the winning card.
a
against the content and quiet JOY
Of home and then, when they lose
years Of happiness to the law Of
compensation, they rail against des-
tiny Of fate or everything, but them
selves We should he good losers. but
we seldom are.
Ever since Biblical times men have
exchanged their hirthrights for a mess
Of pottaEe and women have played
their honor against the protestations
al men they loved and in most cases
they have lost the game
Men play their health against love
Of fame or financial success and
sickness and death usually divide
the pot. Sometimes think, sgd that
in nothing that any mortal does Is the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11

element of chance lacking. And some
times I think. my friend. that 1t is
just this chance that makes life worth
living although just at present
sincerely wish had not taken it.
But II you and 1 could tell just
what the outcome Of the game We
are playing each day would be. we
would find life very stale and I'M
profitable, for We would indeed be
brothers Of the OK. There would be
no FLIP, no thrill in existence at an.
It is this constant hope that the
next turn OF the cords will deal us
a good hand that keeps us interested
in the game and when this eager
interest in the turn of life's cards
dies, I'm sure we are dead though
we may think that we live.
Don't think I'm writing you all
this sgd, in any way to mitigate the
hawlihg out which 1 know you are
going to give me. I'm sorry. sorry.
for all of my past. for the ghost Of
it is walking these days.
l think l am also a bit jealous of
Leslies homefolks and ties. She
seemed so eager to get away. She
has been moping around a lot lately.
but since It is settled that she goes
to New York tomorrow night she
has been a different kind Of a girl,
almost Ike the one l married and
certainly the one woman who salts
ties all that my mind, my soul and
my body crave. She Is a real and
loyal friend and when she clasps
NY hand it Is in closest comrade-
ship. Yet she has the ability to set
my blood tingling to Loves sweetest
measure.
Yes. sgd, I am still in love with
Leslie. That is why I hope you will
satisfy in some way the claims that
Paula thinks she has on me.
JACK.
NEXT: Leslie Prescott to her hus-
band-Sweet thoughts of love.
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70 side. means a sick baby. Unusual
flushing or pallor. sleeplessness. list.
lessness, loss of appetite. profuse
sweating, peevishness, vomiting, or
diarrhea signal that something is
wrong.
Don't handle baby too much; his
bones bend easily and his muscles get
sore and painful; handling after eat
ing upsets his digestion. And, strange
as it may seem to old-fashioned nurses,
jolting. bouncing and rocking are apt
to make a child excitable and nervous.
Baby's muscles get very tired II he
lies too long in one position. When
he is taken up for any reason, his
position should be changed. But al
ways keep his head and back straight
and his arms and legs free. Never
throw him ever your shoulder.
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-Dressnaking Series No. -
How to Sew Seams and Facings
- EMEMBER that tho success of

~ EMEMBER that the success Of
dressmaking lies in having
N y each separate feature Of it we'll
done. Seams must be straight and
sewed evenly so that when they are
pressed they lie perfectly fiat, and
while worsteds and cottOns may be
done on the machine it is generally
better to sew silk seams by hand.
French seams are made by sewing
near the edge on the right side of
the garment, then turning it over
and running a second seam on that
side rather farther back from the
edge. Otherwise, seams are finished
by overcasting their edges separately
or by binding them with a thin silk
binding. The last mentioned is the
best method for a beginner TO follow,
and in any case French seams should
be made only for straight ones.
Collars, cuffs and sometimes hens
require facings. First, make sure
that the edge of the material to be
faced is properly shaped and the fac.
ing edge straight and smooth Stitch
the facing to the edge with the fac,
ing toward you, then press it back
carefully. basting it in place Then
"cat-stitch" the opposite edge of the
facing to the garment Cat-stitching
is merely catching two materials to-
gether by taking up only a thread
or two so that it neither shows
through nor draws on the right side.
E'acir1 org for paCLIipea ara either
shaped to fit without piecing or are
cut In bias strips, and, If pieced. care
fully matched French faCings or
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
DEMOCRATS BOOM
WILLIAM O'BRIEN
o ASNEXT GOVERNOR
Party Leaders Discuss Moves
in Conferences at French
Lick,
Bv FELIX F. BRUNER
Times STAFF COrresDOndent

FRENCH LICK. Ind. June IL
William H. O'Brien of Lawrence
burg will be a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor,
it was indicated today following the
meeting Of the Democratic Editorial
Association at Vincennes and a sub
sequent political conference here.
O'Brien's announcement probably will
lie made before the end of this week.
OBrien will go into the race with
ne Endorsement of party leaders.
many Of whom are urging him to
make an immediate announcement.
Politicians were closeted here for
hours Sunday going over the situa-
ton.
Situation Reversed
Endorsement of O'Brien for Gov
ernor means a complete reversal of
me situation within the last few days.
Before the editorial meeting It was
generally reported Thomas Taggart
and other party leaders had indorsed
DR.. CARLETON B. McCulloch of Indian
-apolis. who was the candidate in 1920.
3 O'Brien appeared on the job early
ht the editorial meeting and his boom
got under way rapidly. BY the time
tbs meeting was over It had become
evident he vas the favor1te candidate.
O'Brien at French Lick.
O'Brien made the trip to French
Lick. Among others who came here
are Charles A. Greenhouse. national
committeeman from Indiana; Fred
erick VanNuys, former United States
district attorney; Dale Crittenberger
of Anderson and Walter S. Chambers,
chairman of the State committee.
O'Brien formerly was Auditor Of
State and was mayor of Lawrence
burg five times. He also was chair
man of the Democratic State commit
tee. He is president Of the First Ma
tional Bank at Lawrenceburg and a
trustee of Evansville College. He is
a member Of the Scottish Rite.
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Starting Young

Dear Miss Lee: I am girl IL years old
and love a boy 5. He is very nice and has
good manners. 1 have had several dates with
him. He wants to come down every night.
Mother doesn't care about his coming down,
but she does not like for me to so out at
night with him. Please give me your ad-
vice. BLONDE.
1 should think your mother would
not want you to go out at nights with
a boy. What business do you have
having dates" my dear? Do you
want to be grown-up now? If you do,
you will be old when you should be
just growing up and having "beaus.
My advice Is for you to stop thinking
you are in love, and to get to bed
early.
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or lips, indicates hunger-or indiges-
ton. caused by overlooking. Probably
you Will know which.
F'retful crying means that baby is
sleepy or uncomfortable tepid
sponge bath and gentle rub, or
change of clothing. or even a mere
change of position may probably make
him comfortable. If it does not. con
suit the doctor The child may be
ILL.,
A lusty cry. sometimes rising to
shrek and tears i'm the eyes. usually
means collie or pain. In cohc the
knees are drawn up; in both collie and
other pains The fists are likely TO be
clenChed.
Understand Tones
A low moa1ing or wall. sometimes
with a turning of the head from side
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
JUDGE SAYS LAW
ALONE HELPLESS
AGAINST DIVORCE
Hasty Marriage Assigned as
Leading Cause Of Un-
happiness,

The divorce evil never will be settled
by law, declared Judge Clinton S.
Givan Of Superior Court, commenting
on the fact that 727 divorces were
granted in the six Marion County civil
courts in the first five months of 1928,
while 1855 marriage licenses were is
sued.
Divorce strikes far deeper, being
bound up in the moral fiber" said
Judge Givan. Moral standards, pub
lie opinion and nature are factors at
work around the roots of the divorce
~crop."
Statistics for Jan. MAY 81. 1928,
show that for each divorce there was
only 81 marriages in Marion County.
The number of cases tried was 40,
forty-three divorces being denied. In
other words 93,1 per cent Of all di-
Vorces tried were granted.
Hasty Marriages
Two hundred eighty more cases,
however. were dismissed by lawyers
practically assured their position
would be denieds Under the Indiana
law. if a divorce Is denied, no new suit
can plead anything that happened
prior to the unsuccessful suit.
The old saw. Marry in haste and
repent in leisure" Is only ECO true,
divorce records show, said Judge
Givan.
Marriage applications should be ad.
vertised for four weeks in all the
leading newspapers Of a community
before the license is granted" be said.
Then each applicant should be given
q physical examination. Many un-
happy marriages are caused by the
diseased and unfit getting married"
Freedom" us Cause
Other causes Of divorce, according
to the judge:
The greater freedom" which crops
out in the feminine sex, fappertsm,
woman suffrage, single, lower stand
ard Of morals and greater economic
freedom.
Women working in offices or busi-
moss are only women" said Judge
Givan. 1T is their nature to fall
IN love with 81 man. and they become
infatuated with the man they meet
every day n business. Next, one or
two divorces
II diss aIshod couples cannot get a
legal divorce they take ono illegally,
the Judge said. In South Carolina,
where all divorce is forbidden, this
has resulted in State laws giving
illegitimate children equal property
rights. he pointed out.
Publicity. Good
No divorce should ne denied when
the law has been fulfilled. he stated.
but Judges should enforce the divorce
laws
Newspaper publicity FOR divorces
Ia a great thing" said the Judge. If
there were a law requiring all divorces
20 he advertised in a prominent place
in the leading papers, With the causes
given. you would see divorces
dwindle."
OF the six local divorce judges,
Judge Glvan granted 202 divorces. de-
MED thirteen and dismissed ninety
one IN the FIVE months. Judge Linn
D. Hay granted 1876. denied one, and
dismissed sixty-one Judge Sidney
s. Miller granted 1l3. denied nine and
dismissed forty-one. Judge 7. j.
Moll granted 1O5, denied nine and dis
missed twenty-four. Judge James NJ
feathers granted seventy.seven, de-
MED four. and dismissed forty-eiEht.
and Judge II. 0. Chamberlain granted
ninety-four. denied seven. and dis
missed fifteen.
An equal number Of cases IS put
in each court. but the cases are tried
at the judges convenience.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11

DAD mus hCCp 0AeAA 4AOdA -
u His bath, feeding, outing, play
L n time, nap. going to stool. every
ting, in fact, should be carried on
with as much care. precision and reg
ularity as is necessary with any fine
machine
The following everyday program
can, of course, be modified to suit
special conditions:
Six a. m.-Baby's first nursing. Fam
lily breakfast. Children off to school.
Nine a. m.-Baby's bath and second
nursing. Sleep till noon.
Twelve m.-Baby's noon meal Out
of-doors airing. Nap.
Three p. m.-Afternoon nursing.
Period Of walking.
Six p. m.-Baby's supper and bed.
Ten to twelve p. m.-Baby's night
meal. Sleep till six a. m.
The child develops fastest during
the first year of his life. Medical au-
thorities agree that he needs eighteen
to twenty hours sleep during his first
month"; sixteen hours during the next
eleven months, and twelve hours dur
ing the next year.
Early to Bed"
He should have his longest sleep at
night. If he has been properly trained
he will sleep after his night nursing
till the next morning.
A baby's increase in weight is
reliable index to his health. After the
first week the loss of a pound or two
means much to a baby. When he fails
TO gain or loses. even for one week, IT
usually means that something IS
wrong with him or with his food.
Whatever it IS, 1t should be remedied
at once. Delay may be dangerous! The
young mother should weigh her baby
every week for nine months. every
TWO weeks for the next three months,
and once or twice a month till he en-
tiers school. There are tables that
show the average rate of normal in
crease. but regular increase is more
important than conforming to a table.
and, of course. perfectly normal ba-
bies may differ.
Has to Cry
All crying is not bad; baby needs
70 do a certain amount of it In order
20 develop his lungs. But remem-
beI that he cannot talk and that it
is up to his mother to learn his Ian
guage and know what IS troubling
him All babies have certain ways
OF telling For instance:
A low. whimpering cry, sometimes
accompanied by sucking the fingers
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
THEN THEY ADJOURNED!
Brown Settles Beverage Argument of
State Tax Board.

A public official without his favorite
yarn is like gravy without bread.
Members Of the State tax board were
specializing on the relative merits Of
beer, buttermilk and pop. John J.
Brown. chairman, declared buttermilk
was unqualifiedIy the most satisfying
beverage in the world.
Why I used to take a bucket of
buttermilk to my pig. let the pig drink
the buttermilk. put the pig in the bot
tom Of the bucket and Bring him
shome."
That stopped the discussion.
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NURSES WILL GRADUATE
DIR. Nafe to Present Nine Diplomas at
City Hospital.

Nine/senior nurses at the city hos
pital will be presented with diplomas
by DR.. Cleon A Nafe. superintendent,
at graduation exercises at the hospital
at p. m. Tuesday.
The nurses: Misses Ruby Agate,
Morocco. Ind. Grace Bowers Of In
dianapolis: Hester Brown. Logansport,
Ind; Kathleen Coulter. Martinsville.
Ind; Edna Hayes. Clinton, Ind; Beatie
I.afever, Cambridge City, Ind; Lola
Nay. Madison. Ind: Lileth Rivers
Frankfort, Ind, and Alma Weare, Yer
sailles, Ind.
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Owner Mistaken for ProwIer

When Earl X Smith, SAG Massachus-
etts Ave, arrived home at 4:45 a m.
today he thought he was locked out
and attempted to remove a glass from
a rear window, police say. The police
were sent to the Massachusetts Ave.
address on the report that some man
was creating a disturbance. They I'M
locked the door for Smith and found
that his wife had spent the night
with her mother. 500 Adelaide st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
SCHOOL MEN WILL MEET
High School Superintendent Invited
to Conference, June 90.

On suggestion Of J. S Hussey, presi-
dent Of the State High School Super
intendents' Association, all members
have been invited to a conference at
the Statehouse, Wednesday, June 20,
by Benjamin J. Burris, State super
intendent. The members have been
urged to attend a conference at Mum
Gle after the meeting here.
Among speakers at the local meet
ing will be DR.. w. c. MORO of Butler
University Mr. Burris. Charles M.
Curry, superintendent Of teachers
training, and e. e. Ramsey. State
high school inspector.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
RAILROADS SEEK LABOR
Pennsylvania and Big Four Report
Shortage of Tracl1nen.

Prosperous conditionsNfor labor are
evident on the railroads
The Pennsylvania system reports a
shortage Of track labor in some places
and the Big Four reports a need of
100 trackmen on the Chicago division
alone.
The shortage of track labor also is
handicapping the Indianapolis Street
Railway in their program of rebuild
ing. The time Of the completion Of
the new curve at Pennsylvania and
Washington st. is still indefinite.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
SCOUTS TO OPEN CAMP
One Hundred and Twenty-Three Boys
VIII Start Outing, June IS.

The Boy Scout reservation near Fit.
Harrison Will open its first camp June
Is. One hundred and twenty-three
boys representing twelve troops will
attend the first camp.
P NJ. Pruitt Will be in charge of the
camping. E. S. HoeIscher., assistant
physical director Of city schools, will
direct athletics.
Members and officials Of the In
dianaPolis Council of Boy Scouts Of
America Saturday watched flames
consume the mortgage Of $4,000
placed on the reservation when it was
purchased five years ago.
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bindings are among the most difficult
feats of dressmaking
To bind a neck proceed as in a fac
ing, except that you do not pull 1t
so far on the other side, but allow
part of it to show on the right side
then catch the edge lightly to the
outer side. Usually the binding is left
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
Parents Object

Dear Miss Lee: am a boy OF Is and
like a girl Of ! > She likes mo. Her par
ents insist upon her keeping away from
boys Should We break our friendship for
that reason? f II.
| don't believe the girls parents
would object to a friendship. in the
true sense of the word. Keep 1t at
that, and I think you will have no
trouble. OF course, the girl should
not disobey her parents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
OIL PRODUCTION INCREASE
5000 Barrels Reported in ApriI-Best
y Well in Shelby County.

y Indiana produced $4,000 barrels of
Gil during April, according to Rich
ard Lieber, director Of the depart
ment Of conservation.
Southwestern fields produced SO 900
barrels and the northwestern district
5000 barrels.
In March. 5000 barrels were OBJ
tanned. The best we'll at the present
time is one belonging to the De PREF
interests in Shelby County.
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might be safe for
herself may do in
jury to an infant.
You will find that
if the little one
cries and doesn't
want to play that
its bowels are con-
stipated. First
look carefully to
the dict opd 0fN,a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11
FianCe SUSPICIOUS

Dear Miss Lee ! should Ike your ad
vice am in doubt about going with girl
friends to parks and thcaters. We never
think OF having gentlemen company; but
my hance thinks we do | should like to
know how to convince him He never goes
out Unless I am with him except TO lodge
one night a week The girls think ] should
keep ii from him ard 20 when and where l
please. I am 90 and he is 81.
Don't deceive your fiance or he will
not he your fance very long. He
would have a right to be suspicious
if you did that.
I don't think you and your girl
friends should go to amusement parks
alone at night. not because you do not
behave as you should, but because It
does not look we'll" It is all right
for you to go to the theater. Show
your fiance that. If you wanted 10 de-
ceive him. you would pretend you
stayed at home on his lodge nights.
rather than pretend just half way.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-11

soft. meaning impressed. Care must
be taken to keep the roll or fold it
makes of even width all the way
along.
For making a corded edge sew the
strip Of facing as before, then as you
turn it over to stitch it, insert a cord
Of the desired size, haste on the right
side, drawing the material taut, then
hem the edge of the facing or else
overcast it. Lastly, machine-stitch
along the basted line on the right
side. Sometimes, however. it is pref
cradle to cover the cording first, then
sew it on.
NEXT-ChoOsing cOlOrs and mate
rails.
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DOT: This boy evidently is spoiled,
and you are continuing the work. Let
him stay angry as long as he wishes.
Don't 'kOwtow" to him.
You say the difference in your ages
does not matter, as you are quite i'm
mature, and he, mature 1t may
never make a difference, but it prob
ably will
If the boy honestly wants to CON
troll his temper, as he. indicates, you
can help him best by ignoring him
when he is in such moods.
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Martha Lee Says
Lee S0yS--
independence Sometimes
Carried to- Extremes

independence sacred right of Americans Each individual
makes clear that rules just country always has
asserted its independence.
The girl of today declares she will not give her indie
pendence the she loves She feels she has right to
go way without reporting him. just he goes his
adv from her
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Bachelors Intentions

My Dear Miss Lee: am 10 and have
been going with a young man of % for
year and half. Although he seems to
think quite a lot of me. he has said he in
tends to be bachelor. [ go out with other
fellows occasionally. but really don't care
for them, SO would like your advice as to
whether you think l am wasting my time
or not. BOBBY
Even the most confirmed bachelors
not infrequently change their minds,
upon sufficient provocatior. Don't let
this man monopolize you. but if you
enjoy his company, I do not think
you are wasting time.
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Syrup Pepsin LOUed
By Hosts of Babies
ANY FAMILY MAY TRY IT FREE

Thousands Of parents are aski7S
themselves. Where can ! find trust
toorthy Ldzatice that anyone ain he
family can use i0hsn oonsfipate9?"
urge you to try Syrup Pepsin.
/ tCiu gladly propide a liberal free
sample bottle. sufficient for an ADEQUATE
test. Write me uhere to send IL.
address DR.. W. B. CdldtreII, SIS
Washington 81. Monticello. Illinois.
Do IL noigI
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Portland Attorney Dies

BIZ Times Special
PORTLAND, Ind, June lis. A.
D. Whipple, 90. attorney, died at the
Jay County hospital. after a stroke Of
paralysis. He became Ill while at his
office, and was unconscious before a
physician arrived.
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Stick to Him

Dear Miss Lee While attending school
last year / made the friendship Of a bow
legged boy. I like him and think he likes
me. My girl friends make fun of me be-
cause he is bow-legged. Should give him
up or ignore the girls remarks? | am 16.
CURLY
Phe girls are thoughtless; don't let
them affect your friendship. Looks
don't mean much in tho long run.