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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
"DOOMTNG" GEORGE ABE

IT 7 Ow many you meaning
person read understand from 5000 10000
He's managing editor of the New Standard Dictionary.
Quite different the of at
the tongues talking,
grasp when read them
Very few of than 700 words talking according
to authorities who have checked up
Shakespeare's vocabulary included about $4,000 words.
Woodrow Wilson, seventyfve speeches. 1921 words
and Dr. Vizete estimates that Wilson in his writings
vocabulary of at least $4,000 words.
Words change style Vzetelly
ments He illustrates by pointing that the sport who
silk shirt formerly called dude but the word dude has
gone of style, people
afford silk shirts
little speed changed make snappy 'Jazz up
Once she was ''frt now "vamp"
In another century will be able read of George
AIDES Fables in Slang and understand the Hooser authors
chatter without using slang dictionary for slang rapidly be-
obsolete and forgotten.
Most of the stories by Henry similarly handi
capped
Richard Huelot compiled the first English dictionary in
1852 supply of grown enormously
Contemplate modern dictionary growing rapidly to suitcase
size though printed small type on thin paper and 1t IS hard
believe that such of words made varying
binatons of only twenty-six letters of the alphabet
The finest shades of emotion the infinite ramfcatons of
human thought well everything three dmensional
material woda these expressed accurately graph
Cay by changes in the mathematical arrangement of twenty
SIX alphabetical letters
The simple little alphabet right up
list of greatest inventions
WHEAT'S so low it must think it is a German mark, or
something
OPENING sardnes is about as safe as Juggling broken
glass.
YORK street cars are getting as safe as homemade
airpanes.
EIGHT whales may have blown spray on Cape May, n j.
fishermen Anyway, the say they did.
MANY Americans are summerng in Paris, where 100000
iters of beer is drunk daily.
EATING cucumbers safe smoking after drinking
gasoline.
WHEN sending wedding gift, time worry may be
saved by saying what the darn thing is.
WE getting ready for airpane traffic Many of our
roads to have been built for it.
SOMETIMES picnicker who goes in swimming just after
eating gets pulled out all right.
WHEN four houses dynamed in Pttsown, Pa they
thought it presidential boom at frstsS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Just Like Willie,s School

Proud Citizen-So you've been
visiting our schools. Ell? Splendid.
aren't they7 Magnificent discipline,
superb buildings. beautiful furnish
tngs. BY the way, I want to ask you
what was the first thing that struck
you on entering the boys depart
ment7
Visitor-A pea from a pea-shooter.
Success.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
What Editors
Are Saying
DoIIingS
Muncie Press.)

1t has taken a crash like that of
the R. L. Dollings Company, with all
its probable accompanying losses to
Innocent investors. to awaken the
people OF Indiana to the necessity Of
an adequate "blue-sky" law in this
State. The Dollings Company because
1t was organized previous to the first
OF August, 1920, was not forced to re-
port It's detailed business under oath
to the State securities commission as
have concerns OF like nature organized
since, and so the State appears to
have had little direct control over It..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Greece Swats Fl. c. L.

While proflteers are given free rein
in the United States where they gouge
the public to a fare we well, little
war-torn Greece is going right after
the hogs. The government is opening
seventy-six chain stores--forty-eigh
in Athens and twenty eight in Piraeus
where the population can buy the
necessities at cost.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
A Thought

Blessed is he that considereth the
poor: the Lord will deliver him in
time of trouble. Ps. All.
RI HEN gently scan your brother
man,
IL Still gentler, sister woman;
Though they may gang gennin'
wrang,
To step aside is human.
-RIlrnS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Brother Henrx,s New lob

Harry appears quite prosperous.
What's he doing now"
Didn't you hear2 Why, he is an
osculateur. Very successful, too, I
understand"
"Osculateur! What's that?"
"One who messages the kissing
muscles Of vamps"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Animal Facts

Robert Ridgway, ornithologist Of
the United States National Museum,
is back from Costa Rica. He dis
covered a FREELY down there that
gives a continuous yellow, green or
buncle" and Is pronounced car
bunclys' by the natives. One or two
Of the insects, imprisoned in an in
verted tumbIer, will illuminate a
moderate-sized room sufficiently to
admit of reading printed pages
Thousands Of them. fitting about of a
night, make a brilliant pyrotechnic
display Ridgway also tells of the
Costa Rican bell bird that makes
noise like the whack of an axe
against a hollow tree. This peculiar
call may be heard for miles.
Frank Ashbrook, biologist, has just
written a book on fox farming and
the Government has printed it, AS a
fur-bearing> animal, bred in captivity,
the silver fox has no rival. Ninety
per cent of the silver fox pelts sold
bred animals. During February,
1922, 2,375 of these pelts, from
American farms, were sold lin Lon
don, and one of them alone brought
$6316S Silver foxes are being grown
successfully in practically every one
of the northern tier Of States and in
the cooler parts Of California,
Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Massachusetts, Last
year there were $4,000 foxes in
captivity, representing an investment
of $4,000, 900.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Mothers Auto knowledge

The Mrs. was learning to drive her
new car and was very much thrilled
over It,
"Of course" she said. IT could never
change a tire myself. Why, I can't
even lift one. You know they have
eighty pounds of air in them in adj
dition to the weight OF the tirer'-
Judge
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Memorial

decatur Daily Democracy
The beautiful Adams County Memo
rial Hospital decidated Sunday after
noon with appropriate ceremonies to
the loving memory of the soldiers and
sailors and nurses who served their
country in the World War and to man
kind in general. speaks for the IN
selfish spirit and brotherly love the
people Of this splendid community
have for them neighbor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Humiliation.

tBlunton Evening Banner)
And who'd think that impure milk
would make a bunch Of penal farm
guests sick! Most of these fellows
have gone against all kinds and makes
Of moonshine and then TO be sickened
to the point OF death on cows milkl
Illuminating, to say the least.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Caramba! Otherwise. Gee.

In the city of Aguascanentes. Mex
favor pulQue. mescal and other native
fortyrod pop-skuu intoxicants. Mex
leo may have prohibition before we do.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01

In issue of July 27, purchasing
agent for Standard Oil Company
of Indiana was given as E. F.
Kroencke. Correct answer to
this question is j. F. Hewson,
go S. Michigan Ave, Chicago,
III.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Wrong Address

READERS: The Postoffice De-
partment has returned to our
Washington Bureau mail for the
following readers. because Of de-
hcient or incorrect address. If
the readers for whom this mail
was intended will write our
Washington Bureau, 1922 New
York Ave, Washington, D. c.,
giving the correct address. the
mail win be promptly forwarded
to the:
MR.. RUFUS r. CARR.
1918 Colliega Ave-,
Indianapolis, Ind.
MIR. HARRY SMITCHSTONE.
Indianapolis, Ind.
MIR. GEO. H. BISEL.
Adinburg, Ind.
MR.. GEORGE WILLIAMS,
Lyons, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01

Does the sevonteenth-year loc-
ust appear all over the United
States every seventeen years.
No, they appear in some parts Of
the country every year.
How much was spent on high
ways by the Federal Government
through the Department Of Agri
culture in 1922?
$5,603.1
Should one speak of dozens
Of eggs. or say twelve dozen eggs
for example?
Use dozen for the plural when a
number precedes 1t, as three dozen
eggs; use dozens when other words
precede, as, several dozens Of eggs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
RotarlanS

frankfort Crescent Newsl
That is a fine spirit that prompts
the rotarlans OF Frankfort to father
picnic for the boys OF the city. 1t
is a spirit that does not vanish with
the close Of the day Of festivities. It
is spirit that lasts throughout the
year and makes strong men yearn to
help the growing boy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
what is the largest Of Il

What is the largest oE the
South American countries, and
what is its area? How does it
compare with the United States?
Brazil is the largest with an area
of 3,276, 35S square miles, which is
$50, 900 square miles greater than the
area of continental United States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
When, where and between whom
was the longest glove fight?

between A. Bowen ard J. Burke, last
ing hours and 10 minutes, 10
rounds, ending in a draw
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
@ U E S 7 I o N 8
ASk-The Times
A n S w E r s

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton OF fact or information by writing
to the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 n Y. Avenue Washing
ton, d. c., ipc4osing cents in stamps.
Medical legal. love and marriage ad-
vice cannot be given, nor can extended
research be undertaken. or papers,
speeches. etc. be prepared. Unsigned
letters cannot be answered, but all let
ters are CONFIDENTIAL and receive par
sOnal replies Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
what was the largest number Of

rounds ever fought, between whom
and when?
Patsy Tunney and Jack Jones
fought 276 rounds in Cheshire. Eng
land, in 1925, Jones winning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01

What would be the cost Of
driving thirty-two nails when the
first nail costs one cent and each
other nail is double the cost of
the preceding nail?
S42,959, 672.95.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01

Cotton and cotton seed. cigarettes,
eggs, phosphate and rice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01
Did Dolly Madison invent ice

Did Dolly Madison invent ice
cream?
The only authority on the subject
we have been able to find ungallantly
refuses her the credit. but comedies
she may have been the first to serve
Ice cream in the White House. 1t is
said ice cream was first introduced
to the aristocracy Of England in the
latter part Of the eighteenth century
nv a confecuoner named Gunton. but
It is not known whether or not he
invented II.
On what day OF the week did
Feb q, 1908 come?
Friday.
In what year was Charlie Chap
lin born?
In 1889.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01

NEXT-Scotch women spend their
lives polishing brass, says Raper, who
finds their homes full Of 1t.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-01

What are the principal exports
of Egypt?
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
REPORT SMALL GRAIN CROPS
Neither France Nor Germany Will
Reap the Quantity Which Was the
Result Of the Last Harvest.

The wheat crop Of France for 1922
Is estimated at 235, $780, 900 bushels, ac-
cording to a cablegram received by the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture from the international institute
Of agriculture at Rome. This is a de-
crease Of 100000 bushels from the
yield in 1921. The wheat yield OF Ger
many is estimated at 69,670,O00 bush.
els, a reduction of 38,130,000 bushels
from last years crop.
The rye crop OF France is estimated
at 37600,OOO bushels, compared with
1892, 900 bushels last year; barley,
39,540,000 bushels, compared with 3S,-
$4,000 bushels in 1921 oats, 266, 49,
600 bushels, compared with pa, ASS, 900
bushels. In Germany the yield Of rye
is estimated at 210,5S0O00 bushels,
compared with 287 7,64S, 900 bushels last
year; oats, 2s4,6OO,OOO bushels, com
pared with 344,s12,OOO bushels.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

The tomato glut has been on this
week, and as a result the price of to-
matoes in Delaware has fallen off very
badly. Farmers in the vicinity of
Bowers Beach and in Jones' Neck were
receiving fancy prices last week; but
with the coming of the glut the buy
ers have been unable to secure boats
enough to handle the crop from Bar
kers Landing, with the result that the
price has dropped sharply. In Milford
many of the farmers had contracted
at $500 per ton. This price is prov
ing an attractive one this year and the
farmers are bringing in large guam
titles of the vegetable. Those men
who did not contract are the losers
this year, for the prevailing price has
been about ten cents per basket; or
$500 per ton. The crop this year is
the largest to be harvested in Della
ware in years so far as the yield per
acre is concerned.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
GIANT TREE ON LONG ISLAND
Experts Say Sycamore Is Nearly -Four
Hundred Years Old and Good
fer Century More.

sold Sycamore" the giant on the
place of James Hill at Wheatley. L. L,
which recently won the biggest tree
on Long Island" contest conducted By
Normal Taylor of Brooklyn Botanic
gardens, was born only 81 years after
Columbus landed at San Salvador, In
1892. 1t was eighty years old when
Hendrick Hudson first saw Long Is
land-in 1920.
This is the opinion of Mr.. Taylor
and other experts who have examined
the giant sycamore, the New York
world states. It's age is estimated
between 300 and 400 years, more likely
the latter, it is said. The trunk near
the ground is "a feet in circumference
and some of the limbs, half way up
even, are larger than the trunks Of
many trees which claim to be patri-
Rrchs.
The height Of "Old Sycamore" has
not been ascertained, but it towers
over the landscape in lordly fashion.
Mr.. Hill says that 80 years ago the
place was used by the county butcher
as his home. His beef, when sIaugh-
tered, was hung on chains from "Old
SycamOTe's" limbs. One of the chains
was there when Mr.. Hill bought the
| place.
During the past 1O5 or 12O years.
after the forest was cut away, soil
from neighbOring hills was washed
down and filled around the tree to a
depth of Is feet. This was verified
six years ago, Mr.. Hill says, when q
tree expert gave "Old Sycamore" the
first dOCtoring of its life.
The tree is said to be in SPLENDID
condition and good for a century 0I
so more.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
New Motion Picture Idsa.

A motion picture protector which
can be used by anybody, anywhere,
making possible the projection Of
moving pictures under all conditions,
is in use in France. The lantern and
finn reels of the protector are SUP
ported above an upright triangular
frame, at right angles to which Is q
second triangular frame supporting
a seat and a large pulley driven by
pedals. Behind the large pulley is a
dynamo which supplies current for a
high-pOwered incandescent lamp. BY
means of belts the pedaled pulley Op-
crates the dynamo, the protector and
the film reels all simultaneously
Popular Science Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

A meeting Of Delaware Postmasters
was held in Dover last week, the main
object of which was to elect a dele
gate and a alternate to the National
Convention of POstmasters, to be held
at Chattanooga, Tenn, next October.
After consideration ]. w. Stephens, of
Delaware City,was chosen as the dele
gate and Mark Davis, of Milford, as
alternate. Postofice inspector, w. A.
SOmers, was present at the meeting
and gave brief talk to the postmast-
ers.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

While driving past a woods near
Principle Furnace, Wednesday morn
ing, enroute to Havre de Grace, in one
of Newton & MitchelPs trucks Henry
Short and Alex. Myers, of Elkton, saw
four deer run across the road, about
fifty yards ahead of their machine.
During the past few weeks, deer
have been seen in a number of places
near Elkton. 1t is unlawful to kill
them. The supposition is that the
deer made their way from the hills of
Pennsylvania.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

The first killing frost in Delaware
will fall October "a, according to Will
liam B. Johnson, the Staytonsville
sage, Sussex county, who for many
years has made successful weather
predictions. Mr.. Johnson bases his
prophecy on the blooming of the rag
weed, which, according to his obser-
vations, always blooms six weeks be-
fore a killing frost appears. Rag
weed is now in full bloom and the
70-year-old prophet declares that if
his prediction fails, it will be the first
time in his life that the sign has been
wrong.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

State and county officers of Kent
are searching for the automobile of
j. H. Snyder, of Dover, which was
stolen Monday evening of last week
from his garage, in the rear of his
home on Division street. After the
theft of the Snyder automobile, pre-
sumably the same thief or thieves en-
tered the garage of John Barnett,
North State street, not far from the
Snyder garage, and stole sample
dresses in which Mr.. Barnett dealt,
valued at over $500. From appear
ances, the thieves had attempted to
steal Barnett's machine but could not
get away with it, as it was locked.
The four district superintendent
of the Wilmington M. E. Conference
held a conference in Dover last week
relative to the forward movement of
the church, to take the place of the
centenary which was inaugurated
some years back. 1t was decided to
hold an all-day meeting of each dis
trict beginning October l, at Salisbury
Md; October 2, at Seaford, Dover dis
trict; October 3, at Middletown, Mid
dletown District; and October a at
Wilmington, Wilmington district. Bis
hop William F. Mcdowell and DR..
Schwarts Of the Washington Aera, in
which the Wilmington district is To-
Gated, will be the speakers as well as
the four district superintendents. The
morning and afternoon sessions of the
conference will be for the pastors Of
the district and the evening services
open to laymen.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
cood pevIe. for civ vebIeIe.

English inventors Of a storage-bat-
tery driven electric truck have
equipped it with poles with which It
can renew it's charge Of electricity
from overhead wires Of street-car
lines.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

Children of Georgetown raised near
ly 500 last week in a tag day, for
funds toward the erection of a mem
orial fountain in the Public Square.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
TUNING AND REPAIRING

Finest work guaranteed. Prices
right. Leave orders with Mrs. Marion
Coverdale, Smyrna, Del, or write L.C.
Dunn. Box 306, Dover. Del.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

Poultrymen of Chestertown, Md,
are beginning to Gull their fiocks of
young birds in an effort to get a good
supply of layers for the late fall and
winter months when the price of eggs
will be high. More money was made
during the past year on poultry by
the farmers than from the growing of
wheat, which in almost every instance
has cost the farmers a financial loss,
and they are compelled to devote their
time and attention to what were form
erly "side issues"
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
Repartee Extraordinary.

''They were two brilliant minds"
"That so? What was said?"
~One called the other a liar"
sand"
"And the other retorted, You're
another r"-Detroit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

With thousands of tons of toma-
toes piled up without shelter, Sussex
county canning factories are working
night and day in an effort to get their
pack before a rain sets in.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

While trying to liberate a mule,
which had fallen in its harness, Char
les Wilson, of Georgetown, was badly
bitten on the arm by the frightened
animal.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

For the first time in the history of
Kent county, Maryland, the School
Board is trying out the plan of con-
solidation of a number of the smaller
schools. Contracts have been let for
transporting the children to and from
the schools.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

Governor William D. Denney We'd
nesday announced the re-appointment
of the following members of the State
Archives Commission for a term of
two years: Mrs. Josephine P. Smith,
Wilmington; John Price Hyatt, Will
mington, John w. Herring, Milford;
Mrs. Mabel L. Ridgely, Dover; former
Judge Henry C. Conrad, Georgetown;
Mrs. Virginia P. Atkinson, Milton.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19
STATE AND PENINSULA NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF SPICY ITEMS
NEWSY ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR STATE EXCHANGES

Brief News Items of People We Know
In and Around the Larger Penin-
sula Towns and Communities
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

Prof. Layton P. Moore, a recent
graduate of Wesleyan University, will
teach history and economics in the
Dover School. He will also coach the
baseball team, having been pitcher of
the Wesleyan team.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

Given an ear corn with which to
play while the mother attended to her
household duties, the one-year-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Torbert,
residing a few miles from George
town, has been taken to the Jefferson
Hospital, Philadelphia, for treatment
and is in a serious condition as a re-
suit of swallowing one of the grains
which lodged in the lung.
Smyrna times., 1923-09-19

The Store News In
These Columns and
Why Readers Should
Keep in Touch With
Styles and Bargains
Men and women who are eager to be fullyin
formed read the newspapers only the news
of the town, county and state but also news of
what to buy where to buy and how to buy.
You cannot be abreast of the times if you
overlook the advertisements. For advertise
ments give you the real news of business. They
are the messages of business to you. They tell of
the new and wonderful things created for your
convenience and pleasure merchandise gath
cred from the myriad markets of the world for
you and your family.
Advertising teaches how to get the most in
value and enjoyment for the least money. It
gives you knowledge that pays. Read the adver-
tisements in THE SMYRNA TIMES and learn.
Merchants Advertise Regularly to
Reach the Housewives
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
BONDS
FOR A. TRUST
Get $500, 900 Worth of State
Bridge and Road Issue
35 Bidders Compete

TRENTON, June 20 Bids were
awarded yesterday to about, 20 bank
ing institutions in New Jersey for
the sale by the state of three mill
lion dollars of road bonds and two
millions of dollars of bridge bonds.
The securities are a part of the $40,-
10000 bond issue authorized by a
popular referendum at the last cleo
ton, the proceeds to be used for
state highway building.
The road bonds will run for ten
years and the bridge bonds for
fifteen years. Both classes of secu-
rity will bear interest at the rate
of four and one-quarter per cent.
There were IS bidders competing
for the award of the bonds.
Among the successful bidders
on the road bonds, together with the
value of the securities taken by each
bank, were the following: First Ma
tional State Bank, Camden, $1,655,-
900; Perth Amboy Trust Company,
$250,000; Atlantic County Trust
Company. $125.000; Peoples Bank
and Trust Company of Passaic.
500, 900; Hamilton Trust Company
of Paterson, 100000; Union County
Trust Company, Elizabeth, $50, 900;
New Brunswick Trust Company $685.
900; First National Bank, Paterson,
$4,000.
Bridge bonds were awarded to the
following banks, Perth Amboy Trust
Company, s250,000; Trust Company
of New Jersey, Jersey City, $780,
900: Atlantic County Trust Company,
Atlantic City S125,000; Peoples
Bank and Trust Company, Passaic,
500, 900: Hamilton Trust Company,
Passaic, $100,o00; First National
Paterson, $4,000 and the New
Brunswick Trust Company $4,000.
The bids were awarded by the
State House Commission. consisting
of Governor Silzer, State Comptroller
Newton, A. K. Bugbee and State
Treasurer William T. Read.