davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l have stocked Lincoln Island with a num- Der of Blue Foxes. That any person desiring to land or hunt on Lincoln Island are requested to first get per mission from the undersigned. My permanent camp is situated on the East Shore opposite the North End of Shelter Island.
 adv. JOHN POLLOK.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
ALASKA TO
WELCOME
PRESIDENT
Harding'S Trip to Northern
Land First of Any Chief
Executive,

BIZ Times Special
WASHINGTON, May 12.-AIaska
enthusiasts arc looking forward to
President Harling's visit.
Accompanied by Secretary Of the
Interior Work and Secretary Of AEri-
culture Wallace the President will
leave next month on the first inspec-
tion trip ever made Of this vast terri
tory by a President Of the United
States
Alaska was acquired by the United
states from Russia i'm March. 1867.
for $500 000 in gold At the close
Of 1921. Alaska mad produced mineral
wealth totaling S47S.479. 900
The area Of Alaska is about 52oSs4
square miles. one-ffth that Of con.
tinental United States Despite this
tremendous area the population Of
Alaska In 1920 was but 55,036, or less
than one person for every ten square
miles. Alaskan population actually
showed a decrease of $500 persons
between 1910 and 1920.
Gold oil. copper. coal. wood pulp.
forestry resources, fish, furs and farm
products afford money making oppo,
tunities in this land of the midnight
sun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
HYD Runs From
YOU CAN PLACE BLAME ON YOURSELVES, PARENTS
SC fd h DaeHnT
TOM SIMS
SAYS:

II ::: :::'i lar. : s':: $ \: .. h.:
are all foreigners over there.
Hope the weather man gets
wet when he says fair and its
rains.
Chinese are much better at
fleeing than at fighting, even
dressing with shirt tails already
out.
Wish all people practicing on
comets would move next door to
all people practicing on from
bones.
DR.. Copeland says eat less
sugar and live longer. Sugar
price boosters will pose as bene-
factors.
Hope the laundryman's own
shirts get torn up in the wash.
s@s
Florida man who said he stole
to travel has gone on a long trip
to the penitentiary,
The first Of every month we
always hope our postman has a
million bills addressed to him.
In Washington 1876 quarts Of
booze evidence are gone. Nobody
knows if it went before Con
gress.
Aviators may soon get so they
can go some place about as quick
as they can stay where they are.
Our idea Of fun is a telephone
girl calling up a friend and be
ing given the wrong number.
Springs evil is finding a way
to carry all the truck you had
in vest pockets last winter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Not So Ordinary

BY BERTON 1}3ALEY
they are quite orJna
I thrilling II
= a
Here comfort
They ordinary people but they've their house
E6UERE ne
peri
is eaald
of o
Copyright 1923, NEA Service mcJ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
TAX
WILL RAISE
S176,000,00

WASIUNGToN. May IT, Sugar
taxes this year viii brine at least
5I76.oco.ooo to the Government.
That is. every person In the coun-
try viii pay about $50 tax on sugar
The sugar tax is paid i'm tariff du-
ties by the importer Of sugar. Then
it is passed on down until the retail
dealer collects it from the consumer
Revenue from the tariff this year
viii be about $40 600. 600. It is now
estimated by the Treasury Depart
mont. Almost one-third Of this huge
total viii he collected on sugar.
condition rather astounding to even
the tariff experts.
Treasury officials estimate that ten
billion pounds Of sugar will be i'm
ported this year Most OF this sugar
will be tarlff-taxed at a rate Of S1.78
a hundred pounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Intervention Armed Benevolent Appears Inevitable in China

The following article was written by an
authority Chinese affairs, personally
known to the editor, but whose identity at
this time it is not advisable to reveal
International intervention in
China is inevitable.
The United States and the other
great powers sooner or later will
have to cooperate with China and
help her clean house or they viii
have alto clean her up miitarily.
Which will they choose?
The hold-up. of China s crack train
the Shanghai Peking Express
and the kidnapping Of a number of
prominent Americans and others
to hold them for ransom, shows
which way the wind is blowing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
OIL USED IN
u. S. OUTRUNS
PRODUCTION
United States Produces More
Petroleum Than Rest
of World

n = : tHAtN IfFtlt
WASHINGTON. May l2-The
United States produces more petro.
leum than all the rest Of the world
put together. The United States con
sumes an even greater amount than
It produces With domestic nroduc-
ton already being pushed to its
maximum. the possible exhaustion or
folds must be contemplated EST.
mates as to the duration Of domestic
fields are specuative-some experts
have said twenty years, others@ allow
a far longer period
This situation has led To great ac
tivity Of American OH interests i'm all
parts Of the world In the face o.
similar activity by British. Dutch
French and other national interests.
American oiI-men now are pressing
for and securing the support Of the
United States Government gin de
gree greater than at any time In the
past.
The extraordinary inportaf &C If
petroleum 10 the United States Is IN
dicatod br The statistical reports Of
the geological survey Preliminary
estimates have placed the world s
total production for 1922 at $4,000
00t barrels Figures show that ssh
1871 .OeO barrels were transported from
producing properties Of the United
States i'm the same wear
Indicated consumption Of domestic
and imported crude petroleum
amounted 10 $4,000 600 barrels In
1922, or $4,000 600 more than the do
meststc production. Tho difference
was made up by imports. which
amounted to $4,000 barrels
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

giant and the outlaw gangs more
numerous and bold.
Sooner or later something will
happen that will horrify the world.
There will be a demand for action
against China. The great powers
will have to fling their armies and
navies at the F1owery Republic
Then what? The international
expedition against Pekiug as the
result of the Boxer uprising will
sink into insignifcance before such
an operation as the next would
have to be. And there is no tell
ing what might not happen to
China once greedy powers are
turned loose on her again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

have overlooked These bandits defy
the Picking government and the
provincial government alike. Or
they work in cahoot5 with the pro-
v1ncial authorities.
Just where the so-called Chinese
army leaves off and the bandit
gangs begin is hard to determine.
Not infrequently the two are one.
That is. all tco-often this or that
military unit becomes disgruntled,
because unpaid and unprovisioned.
and leaders and all become ban
dts.
Or maybe it is the other way
round. Some Chinese. more ambi-
tious than the rest, determines to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

China is powerless. She is drifting.
Picking no more governs China
than Columbus, Ohio governs the
United States. Each Of Chinas
twenty-one provinces has its mil
itary governor, it's little tin king, it's
Independent despot who SCOTS at the
edicts of Picking.
Each one of these feudal war
lords does as he pleases-which is
to exploit the poor ignorant Chinese,
squeeze the well-to.do and wiring
tribute from the foreigners striv-
ing to do business in his terri
tory.
Bandits roam, the country clean
ing up what the military governors
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Mother Is in
College With
Her Children
n o wonder Europe has
~ such a hard time. A
- = tourist tells us they
BIZ NrA Eerrice

CORVALLIS, Ore. May r.
Keep young with your children
and you viii stay young"
Mrs. Jessie Z. Bump of Corvallis
repeats this ancient prOverb, be
HeVes in II and-what's more TO the
points fulfilling its terms.
She is now attending the Oregon
Agricultural College here. with her
two sons. after she had been TWEEN
ty-five years out Of school She
left college at the close of her
sophomore year. to be married But
1t wasn't the end of college life for
her.
I've figured for 20 years on com.
ing back TO set my diplomas" she
explained. I think 7 am getting
more out Of college than 7 did TWEEN,
ty-five years ago. Things have more
associations and greater value 70
me-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

And the petty jealousies and bick-
erings and near-hghts which marred
the march on Peking to punish
China for the Boxer murders would
be duplicated on a greatly intenst-
fed scale.
The alternative to this is to CO.
operate with China now, or as soon
as possible, to put her on her feet.
to heip her clean her own house.
The world would profit by such ac-
ton in dollars and in international
security and peace Chinas AGO.
600. 900 would have a chance, too.
Now they have not.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

make a name for himself He be-
comes a bandit dAief. and a good
one. He becomes so good Picking
takes notice Of him. He is sent for
and made a major general and his
gang are sworn in as soldiers.
Chang Tso-lin, war lord of Manchu-
ria and the most powerful figure
in China today, got his start that
way.
China is drifting, and down
stream, toward the falls. Peking
no longer speaks with authority,
even within the city walls. The
war lords are becoming more AFRO
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Jordan Heads Society.

Harry +. Jordan. department super
intendent Of the Indianapolis Water
Company was reelected chairman
of the American Chemical Society. In
diana section, Friday night at the
Chamber of Commerce. G. E. Ed
wards of the Republic Creosoting
Company, was elected vice chairman
and II. A. Shonte of the Ell Lilly Com
pany was elected secretary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
WOMAN HELD IN SHOOTING

Police Say ColOred Woman Fired at
Man.
After police say, she fired ono shot
at John Taylor 26, colored 705 n
Senate Ave. apartment 40. Z. Marga-
ret Dynecourt, 80. colored. AIS w.
Pratt St. was arrested early today on
charges Of drunkenness and shooting
She fired Al Taylor while he was in
bed. police say. The bullet hit four
feet above his head.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
-Questions
ASK THE TIMES
Questions
ANSWERS

You can get an answer to any ques-
tIon Of fact or information by writing
Bureau I3o2 \. Y. Ave. washington.
D. C. enclosing - cents in stamps Med
zeal. legal. and love, ana 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
tiers are confidential. and receive per
sonal replies--EDITOR
How many railroads have
signed the WiIIard7IIfeweIl agree
Forty-eight. The others have
negotiated agreements with their
present employees.
How many eggs are there 20
the toni
5000.
How much cotton was produced
in the United States I'm 1922?
1926 4S bales.
What is the description and
history of Somerset House, Lon
don?
1t fronts on the Strand and has
beautiful river facade 900 feet long,
on The Thames Embankment, built
at the end of the eighteenth century
from the designs of Sir William
Chambers; the remainder of the build
ing is early nineteenth century. The
original Somerset House was the
property of Lord Proctor Somerset. at
whose attainder in 1852 the palace
passed to the crown, and was a royal
residence until about the close of the
seventeenth century. 1t is now
occupied by the board of Inland
Revenue and by the Principal Pro
bate Registry and the office of the
Registrar General OF Births, Mar
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

POLICE THHE board of public safety took the proper
POWER course when it refused to grant police pow
GRANTS l. 10 members Of the TndianapoIis
League for the Enforcement of Law With
all due the good intentions league and with
full realization that the league accomplish great deal in
the direction OF law enforcement that actual DO
lice should be duly authorized peace officers
Ii the police department is accomplishing results it
should be made accomplish has and can be done
But to the police department alone should have police powers
The granting of police the good Ind
annapolis who striving make this better city would mean
requests for similar from other groups perhaps quite
sincere in their intentions
1t would be necessary eventually to draw line somewhere
for ndscrmnate granting of police powers inevitably would
dangerous to the peace welfare of the community
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Hit BY Auto

Miss Marie Winner. 1876 S. STer-
idian St. stepped directly in front
Of a machine driven by William
Piers, 3S. e. Washington St She
was knocked down and received slight
injuries. Officer Morarity. who IN
vestigated, exonerated Piers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Tire Is Stolen

Bert Cole. 2502 Station St, reported
to police today a thief stole a tire
worth SIS from his car while it was
parked in front of the Station St. ad-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
sane

DOING ~ IFFICULTIES the fact that the police
COUNTS department has been maintaining investiga-
WORK L tors in the Criminal Court to be com
ing head. They difficulties of old
standing and should have been ironed out long ago
There any good why the police department
should furnish Investigators under the county prosecutor
the fact the county wished the the expenses and
the city willing criminal Investigator should work
directly under the and and should be responsible
the and prosecutor and the police department
The county council took step the right direction when it
made appropriation for investigation work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

which wells up nightly over the
footliEhts?
Apparently Edwin Is unaware Of
any of these.
Ola I DO It all right?" he says.
running to his mother at the end
Of the performance.
Apparently ne is doing if all
right for the critics vote him the
star. Of the performance.
Like all stars, Edwin has an
understudy. The understudy is
Just twice as old as Edwin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
DOING
COUNTYS
WORK

SEAMY IITTFTE other half fortunately by any
SIDE means half the population but it Is large
STORIES L enough Q the more fortunate
to stop and consider its duty the com
munty pamphlet that probably Will be many
been issued by the Community Chest 1t entitled
You Have Right Read It should entitled Stores
1t Is Your Duty to Read.
In this little book very brief human life
exists right here Indianapolis unfortunate family
the baby the poverty stricken home the ignorant
noushed sick the hayward boys girls family
Ignorant of sanitation and the simplest rules of
The stories of seamy side Each has
pathetic appeal that brings throb of sympathy.
The little publication is appeal for funds lust
medium of enlightenment When it you.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
VET DETAINED AT JAIL
Joseph

BIZ Times special
MUNCIE. Ind. May Following
an attempted holdup Of the c. & O..
railway station at Castor, near here.
Joseph Bazzone, Utica, y. Y, patient
at the government hospital for World
War veterans. Marion, Was detained
today in the county Jail. He escaped
from the hospital Thursday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12
Have potatoes and tomatoes
hnnn ut-af fnd tnrntLnr-o
What countries in Europe and
America remained neutral during
the World War?

European countries. Spain. Holland.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark and
Switzerland. American countries: Ar
gentine. Chill. Columbia. Dominican
Republic, Paraguay. Salvador and
Venezuela Mexico
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

LEFT TO RIGHT: HELEN BUCK
BIZ NEA Serrice
Z ACkSON. Tenn, May Eff
there have ever been delegates
" 10 any State convention young
or than than Carolyn Cawthon and
Helen Buck OF this city-let them
come forward
The older Of the two, Carolyn. is
but II tender years. knd as presi-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

PS AND FNHE second of the kind within month";
INSANITY released from the Central Hospital
RULINGS for the Insane by Superior Judge Sidney S.
Miller on the grounds that he perfectly
Proceedings brought corpus hearing
brought the fact that both had been
sanity by doctors appointed by justice of peace who alone
hold insanity proceedings.
One doctor said he stood the and watched his
patient. He walked and down and acted nervous
There appeal from the j. P decision by apply
ing for writ of habeas corpus The all powerful
1t too railroad into the insane asylum
desire for his wealth. and what many
lose his liberty and pursuit of happiness Fortunately there
the habeas corpus the condemned attorney
has long been known that the justice of peace
obsolete in Indiana although constitutional They should
either be abolished dgnifed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

riages and Deaths. In the Probate
Registry are the wills Of Shakespeare,
Milton. Newton. Van Dyck, Pitt, DR..
Johnson. Nelson. Wellington. and
Burke
What nation in Europe. first
used coal as fuel?
There seems to be reason for think
ing that England was first IN Europe
TO use coal in any considerable quan-
titles.
Is the starting protected by bird
laws?
40
Have potatoes and tomatoes
heen grated together?
Yes. but there Is ne benefit or value
IN il. The fruit is the same. but the
plant bears both tomatoes and pota-
toes. The potatoes grow under the
ground and the tomatoes above the
ground perfectly naturally They
have TO be grown in a dollhouse.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-12

y work merng the support encouragement of everyone
There nothing terrible modern enlightened com
munty than tuberculosis,
The annual report of the Marion County tuberculosis
On shows this dread disease be and being checked great
factor in this wonderful work the Sunnysde Sanorum where
buildings will be dedicated Sunday
The report of the association shows that annual
deaths from tuberculosis Marion county reduced from
63Zto Al With added facilities this figure probably could
much
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Dresses of French Serge and
Wool Crete, 1898 and S4.B

Some carry out their tailored smart
ness in straight lines, while others
choose a decided waist line. They are
exceptionally well made dresses, trim
med with embroidery, dainty collars and
touches of contrasting color. Sizes tor
the girl of to IA years.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
NOTIONS
For Weekend Needs

Lingerie S h o u | d er
Straps, blue and laven-
der. Yard, Sc; 6 yards,
Csc
Lingerie Tape, 8
yards to piece. Special,
) pieces. .zzc
Sanitary N g pkins.
medium size; doz. .39c
Sanitary N Napkins,
large size, dozen. .42c
Sanitary B e | { s, spe-
cial -. .Uc
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Memo COrsetS
Specialized by
Miss HaILett

Saturday is the last day on which
you may consult Miss M. Hallett
about the superior points OF Memo
Corsets, and learn how they will
benefit your figure and give you the
most voguish lines without inter-
fering with your health and COM
fort.
Memo Corsets are designed in
such a wide range of styles, they are
adaptable to every figure. Miss
Hallett will help you choose the
proper model and fit it to you.
Prices range from $500 to $500.
THIRD FLnoR LANsRuRGH &
Evening star., 1923-10-19
New Silk PettiCOatS
$5.o5

new dress loses some of its charm if there is not
new silk peticoat to wear with it. Here is group of
pettcoats of radium silk jersey both popular for
under straghtline dresses They are scaoped or
fringed at the bottom some set off with embroidery,
peats coored inserts or novel scroll designs of their
own material Emerald, sand, purple henna, navy,
brown, taupe and black.
THIRD FLOOR LANsBURGH & BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Kenilworfh h Boomers, SI.I9

Not often can you find these well
made gym blomers at this low price.
They are of good quality black sateen,
full pleated and attached to waist band.
Sizes to 20 years.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

The esuelope chemise
are of a good weight
crepe de chine, fastened
with bodice tops, self
straps, and neat trim
mings of stitching de-
signs, cluster tucks,
lace inserts or ribbon
flowers. Shown in flesh,
orchid and honeydew.
THIRD FLOOR, LAl
Evening star., 1923-10-19

Ell.Bee Hair Nets of
real hair; cap or fringe,
single or double mesh.
Six shades. Special,
dozen ,79c
Nell Brinkley Hair
Curriers'; wire, on card.
2 cards. ..l5c
West Electric Hair
Curriers'; 5 on card.
C. ar d. .l9c
Sanitary Aprons, $,
speciaf .25c
FIRST FLOOR, Ian
Evening star., 1923-10-19

fine human hair that will match your own
so closely, no one will know the difference,
and you may have one of the most modish
coiffures of the season. Our. attendants
will assist in obtaining perfect match.
THIRD FLOOR LANsBUReH BROTHER.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Silk Envelope Chemise
and Silk Radium
Boomers
Special, $2.05

Two of the most popular fall under
garments, fashioned of dainty silk. The
price is low enough to make them eco
nomical for general wear, yet they are
garments quite dainty enough for gifts.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

The bioomerS are of
radium silk, that will
outwear many other
weaves. Generously .
cut, and made with
sturdy reinforcements.
A picoted pointed rufle
finishes the knee. Flesh
color only.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
$5.o5

There's no need to
worry about t h c
=" growing out " pc
riod of your bob, if
you have a good
looking switch to
wear in the mean
time, These are of
Evening star., 1923-10-19
$2,.19

notable for the price far low
practical for
atuckn
Dr1ooRL
Evening star., 1923-10-19
$39.95


sandco coats may
The Innings
of
a faut
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Hats With Paris Airs
An Endless Assortment


So faithfully have some
of the expensive Partisan
models been reproduced
in this moderately priced
millinery, t h a t many
women wearing these Gre
atoms will be given credit
for the smart taste of
ch o o S in 6 i m p o rted
models.
Velvets are, of course,
the foundation of the
mode, in many cases CIV
ing way to satins, bro
cades, or choosing a clever
com bination of fabric.
Large and small hats,
with m a n y unusual
shapes, besides the con-
ventional brim and turban
shapes. Coque feathers,
steel beading, embroidery,
elaborate shirring and far
the +r;,,rr,inOS PIark an,
Evening star., 1923-10-19

Thin, sheer hosiery is undaunted by the coming of
cooler weather, and grows and in favor for
every day and evening hour At this low price, you may
purchase hose of fine and duraby chiffon silk,
reinforced with double silk tops and soles.
All the wanted shades-rnode beaver, fawn, nude,
champagne, silver, taupe light gray seal brown and
black.
SILK STOCKINGS ola FE ATHERWEIGHT
medium weight, full fash STOCKINGS, thin and
ioned. Gray, fawn, beige, sheer of a fine all-over
polo nutty beaver, Afri- silk. In all the favored
can white CO 0E shoe and cos o. -
and mack QA'Ac tune shades 3As -
FIRST FLOOR. LANsBUReH BROTHER