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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Indiana
Sunshine

The Alexandra Checker Club has
announced plans for a larger tourna
ment and more games than ever
during the coming winter season.
The club was organized three years
ago. ..N..t...,.
The early variety of Indiana paw.
paws are now ripe. They are found
only in some parts of the State and
auto parties go many miles in the
country in search of them.
A company is preparing to film
Miss P. r. o. Gressive, of Rose
CITY," a movie of Newcastle. The
role of Miss Newcastle will be played
by Genevieve Lawless
James MCGEE, Of Iowa University
hailed at one time as one of the great
tackles in the Big Ten conference is
working as a hod carrier in Column
bus. MCGEE was, well on the way to
fame when, with the death of his
father, he quit school on account of
financial difficulties. Now he Is keep
ing fit and earning money to re-enter
school.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Science

Nine. Curie. co-discoverr with her
husband OF radium, Is a member Of a
committee appointed by the ministry
of hygiene of France to investigate
a peculiar law suit.
A doctor installed one Of the latest
and most powerful X-ray machines. A
man living across the street from
the doctor sued him. He claimed the
X-rays crossed the street and pene.
trated his dwelling and that he was
injured by constant exposure to the
rays.
The committee Is endeavoring TO
discover the amount Of damage that
could be caused by rays travelling
that distance.
The new X-ray machines. used in
treatments. operate on a voltage of
100000 and give of highly peentrat-
ing rays, capable Of passing through
copper. These machines, unlike
those used In making X-ray pictures,
are run continuously, and it is pos
slble that they could intiict damage
on the human body at the distance
claimed in the suit. They are used
mostly in treatments for cancer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Observations

Nothing would frighten France
more than to have Germany step up
to the counter and pay the bill in
full.
The bakers say it isn't the price OF
wheat that fixes the price of bread.
So, it must be the yeast and water.
No sooner do we approach agree
ment on how young a grandma can
afford to be than Kansas demands to
know whether a pie should be cut into
six or eight pieces. And yet scientist
says we do not use our brains to more
than half their capacity.
No matter what the proposal,
France possesses the disposition and
courage to say "No."
There would be peace in Europe
were 1t not for the broken pieces.
However. the French cannot pre-
went the Germans In the Ruhr from
being indignant,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
PAST HELD
AS SACRED
IN ENGLAND
Even Factories Are Antiques
Porter Still Toots
Horn.
By JOHN w. RAPER

TT ONDON-Nothing so wr1ngs
the heart of an Englishman
- as giving up a thing, no
matter what it may be, a building, a
business, a machine, a tool, a custom,
legend, tradition--or a colony or a
mandate.
You find cities that have been we'd
ded to certain industries for centuries.
Sheffield, for instance, was a cutlery
center before Chaucer's day. He re-
fers to the fact in none Of his poems.
It is still a cutlery center.
You find all over Great Britain fac
tories that are of value only as an
tiques and you wonder why the
British museum has not grabbed them.
They are so inefficient that the best
workmen in the world, working on the
most modern machines constructed,
could not keep pace with the American
and German manufacturer.
Factories Out of Date
But instead of finding modern ma
chinery, you find much more that
has been out of date, in America for
fifty years. I doubt if there are a
dozen razor factories which combined
could possibly turn out half as many
razors in a day as Henry Ford does
autos.
If a man is in business, he ex-
poets his son, grandson. and great
grandsons of several generations to
succeed him. Why not? His father.
his grandfather and several great
grandfathers were at the head of
it before him.
You find businesses so old that
you are speechless., For example:
A bell foundry in London has the
same shop front it had in 1873. The
firm was established in 1870.
The firm that imported to Boston
the greater part of the tea that was
thrown into the harbor in 1873 was
1913 years old at that time. 1t is still
in business and still has in its vaults
the account books used IN the early
days. The London Hospital bought
tea from this firm In 1854 and is still
a steady customer.
The Englishmen clings with even
flrfner grip to his customs. legends
and traditions.
Same Old loot
Centuries ago the porter at Temple
Inn, In the heart Of London now.
blew a horn at 6 p. m. to call to sup
per the law students who might be
wandering through the woods or
roaming the fields across the Thames.
Every evening at 6, arrayed in a
long black coat and a two-quart hat,
he takes up the horn with proper
solemnity and toots a couple OF notes
which, In the city din, can't be heard
a foot away.
In about 1850, Edward VI gave
some money to a school for clothes
for the students and directed that
they wear a long blue coat yellow
stockings, tan shoes. &. certain style
of short breaches and a. white neck
piece OF peculiar cut. They were to
wear no hat. You meet the students
in the streets, wearing
this costume.
There is a church that received an
several hundred years
ago, the income to be used in buying
bread for the poor. There Is a
bread line at the church every Sun
day morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
OvERCROWDING AT MANUAL

xvi HILE the need for improvement in the Manual Training
wv High School buildings urgent the need for de-
housing facilities for grade school children something
should be practical remedy the situation
The school board is proposing obtain funds for this
through taxation
Some time building constructed at the Manual
plant This building contains large auditorium, unchrooms
and gymnasium These replace similar features in the
old building and the the old building
eed into class
The latter part the plan has been carried So the
school has auditorums gymnasums and
unchooms Meanwhile clasrooms crowded overflow
ing. The need for improvement is urgent
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
MENTAL TESTS FOR SPEEDERs

n REMEMBER when Mayor Lew Shank proposed during
IN when his speedrs fever heat that
rested drivers be given mental testsl
Well they're going try out the idea, something
like that the thing in Pennsylvania
year
The idea may be bad and might help curb but will
not cure, the speeding disease.
On floor facing the nqusors the driver will
BILE passing all tests The real would be ride with him
The reckless would be entirely different.
But who wants the job on such ''road' tests?
Who reckless of his bones and life that he will
cept sit in with gone plumb crazy
speed7
TWO live longer than
AS thinks so he is As a dresses s she
SOME blushng June brides still bushing over hot
stove
IT'S they don't catch cold changing sum-
dress into hot bathing suit.
FINE feathers make birds And fine feathers make sad
birds when the bills in.
MISERY doesn't always company when it comes for
dinner. ,
CORN crop good Wheat crop good crop of
wild Much cain is being raised
FORD will footprints time footprints
and tracks, also.
SILENCE is silver. Many small brother gets dime
keeping mouth shut
good nickel cigars They say they have
seen nothing of absent nickel bread
LONG skirts are dangerous for Short are dangerous
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loom SIMS
Says

Never stick your head out train
window or an auto. Another. one is
liable to knock it off.
Stylish winter dancing pumps
have bells ON them. This should
keep other bellies off of them.
Added to her other horrors Ger
many, poor Germany, is suffering
with a hoopskirt revival.
-
They say the waltz will return this
fall. This is the third fall they
have said it.
The country bedbugs have enjoyed
their vacations on city people very
much this summer.
New York cop arrested a bootleg,
ger. Sounds like a case of mistaken
identity to us.
Save your Palm Beach and Seer
sucker suits. You can wear them
for underwear this winter.
Don't pack up your mosquito net
ting. Your wife can make her a
winter dress.
The long skirt is on the wane in
Paris. 1t is chiefly on the bowlegged
In America.
Worcester (Mass.) man bought a
hill in France as a war souvenir. Bet
1t is counterfeit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
BLESSINGS FEDERAL PLUM

DGAR NJ BLESSING has wisely resigned from the public
IL service commission. However innocent he be of
wrong intentions his usefulness commissioner ended
when Mayor Shank started his TRADE against him and told the
story Of Blessings visit Clarence H. Geit president of the
Indianapolis Company, while petit
ton pending
Mr.. Blessing will go to Washington where he will work
General Harry New Thus he will stay
public pay roll New remained the roll after
people Indiana decided they longer him
them Doubtless Mr. Blessings duties in Washington will
be pleasant than those of member of public
service commission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Women; Votes; Jobs

To the Editor Of The Times
In answer to letter appearing in
the Times August %:
can't see how women voting and
women taking mems places can
mean the same. It seems to me that
all American citizens should have the
right to vote. Is not our Government
a Government for the people. by the
people, and not for the men, by the
men2
our writer in saying the war was
fought and won by the men seems
70 have forgotten the Red Cross work
ers and their wonderful relief. the
Salvation Lassies with their words Of
cheer and brave help and the dear
mothers. the wives. sisters and
sweethearts' constant work. making
clothing and bandages, and even
working in the fields and factories to
provide for the men who were fight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Heard in Smoking Room

The train was delayed at a station
and having nothing to do, the fellows
in the smoker watch man who is
evening off a newly built railroad
platform.
THAT reminds me-" said one fellow,
''of time when I was down in Beau-'
mont, Texas. There was a Dutchman
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Family Fun
One WAY Out

You make me so angryt'' storned
Mrs. Biggs after the company had left.
Why do you insist on sitting on the
piano stool all EVENING" Everybody
knows you can't play a note"
Neither can anybody else while
I'm sitting there" explained Biggs.-
American Legion Weekly.
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Q U E s T I o N 8
ASk-The Times
A N s w Il 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., inclosing 2 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
tiers are confidential. and receive per-
sonal replies-Fditor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
When Big Sister Sings

THAT sounds like the devil
"Sir! That Is my daughter sing
I ing"
LAS was about to say-the de-
veloped and matured vocahZation Of
Melba-"-Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Hubby's Great Temptation

Here's a story of man who sold
his wife for horse. You wouldn't sell
me for a horse, would you, darling?"
"Of course not, dear! But I'd hate
to have any one tempt me with a good
motor carr'-F1lrn Fun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25

working on a platform. He sawed the
wood and fitted it few times and
soon rose, threw away the lumber and
sat down, disgusted Going over o
him said: What's the matter, Fritz?
1.-THE answer was: 4 sawed that tam
board off tree times already and it's
too short YETI "
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The editor is willing to print views
of Times readers on interesting sub
iects. Make your comment brief.
Sign your name as an evidence of
good faith. It will not be printed
il you object.
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To the Editor OF The Tim ca

I appeal 20 the sympathy Of city
councilmen. and ask them to limit in
some way the use Of the siren
whistle" that is used by almost all
motorists. I feel the use of them
should be limited to fire trucks and
ambulances. NICHOLAS FIELD.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Dad and the Solicitor

IT am soliciting for the poor. What
do you do with your cast-off cloth
mgr"
Il hang them up carefully and put
on my pajamas. Then I resume them
in the morning. Boston Globe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Who was "Black Patti"2


Nine. Sisseretta Jones. a colored
woman, who first became prominent
as a singer about 1890. She sang in
all the principal cities OF Europe, and
toured with her own company for
nineteen years. appearing in the prin-
cipal cities of the United States. the
West Indies and Central America.
What are the swtftest birds?
Probably the large swifts of Central
America
When was the White House
built and which president first
occupied III
The corner stone was laid in 1792.
1t was coupled in 1900 by Pres. John
Adams.
Who was the Cncinnatus Of
the west7
Byron gave this name TO George
Washington. It has also been applied
10 William Henry Harrison.
What does the word verb mean
and from what was It derived2
Derived from the Latin word. verb
UNI" meaning word" Hence 1t fol-
lows that the verb is that part Of
speech which is the most important
word. preeminately the WORD in the
sentence. The verb gives action. life,
movement to the sentence. BY the
verb, the sentence bcomes alive.
How Is valet" pronounced?
The word valet" Is no longer given
the French pronunciation of Val-lay.
but is pronounced as It is spelled in
English, valet.
What is the significance Of CIV
ing a tea set as an engagement
PRESENT.
There is an old tradition of a lover
who gave his sweetheart a tea-cup
as an engagement present before he
went on a long journey and told her.
"If l am unfaithful the cup win fill
tc the brim, and the tea OVERLOOKING
crack the thin china Then you will
know have broken faith" The Gus
tom has been brought down to us,
and the gift signifies faithfulness.
How many ounces OF brain has
a person.
The average male has about fifty
ounces of brain; the average female
forty-four ounces.
How can one get rid Of green
lice at the roots of asters?
The best method is to use a mixture
Of a1r-slaked lime and tobacco dust.
The dirt should be removed, with care
not to injure the roots, and the
mixture applied directly to them The
dirt should then be replaced with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
To the Right

To the Editor Of The Times
Would IT not be a good idea for
womens clubs, and mems too. to take
up the question of every one keeping
to the right on sidewalks? Street
crossings are so marked, but few per
sons pay attention thereto. 1t would
be a good thing. especially in busy
hours. G.. L. DAVENPORT,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Big Brother Sure Slow

Heard that you were engaged"
"Yeah-two weeks
Kissed her YETI" E.
mo, but I think could. Chicago
Phoenix.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Saturday Night Banking

Step into our nearest office any Saturday
night, between and o'clock, and put
away a few dollars IN Savings Account
or a Checking Account. This Saturday
night service is not restricted to receiving
deposits Withdrawals also may be made
then as in the daytime t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
Fletcher
5ahtngs ano Crust Contpanp

Northwest Corner Market and Pennsylvania
Branches hi
1888 Oliver Avenue Tenth
1888 Roosevelt Avenue Ala Washington
154I North Illinois Street Washington
1908 North Illinois Street
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When Wifer Gets Credit

When Wifey Gets Credit
"Jobson willingly gives his wife full
credit for what he is"
What is he?"
Bankrupt" Boston Transcript.
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A Thought

Brethren. If man be overtaken IN
a fault. We which are spiritual, re-
store such an one in the spirit Of
meekness; considering thyself. lest
thou also be tempted.-Gal. 81.
07AID General Oglethorpe to
~ Wesley, Il never forgive"
III Then I hope, SIR" said Yves
ley, you never sin"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25
What Sisters Teller Got

What Sisters FeIIer Got
"Oh. mother is very generous"
Yes. she gave me the last dirty look
she hadr-Film Fun.
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What are the swtftest birds?
Probably the large swifts Of Central
America
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Blue Ribbon Candidates

Thousands of contestants f9y the Fairs
highest awards on Draft and Show Horses,
Cattle, Sheep and Goats Two large arenas
in the new $165,O00 Swine Pavilion, with the
largest show of pure-breds ever held in In
diana Special shows by Calf Pig and
Lamb Clubs. Immense show of Poultry and
,RabbitaS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25

How many ounces Of brain has
a person7
The average male has about fifty
ounces of brain; the average female
forty-four ounces.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25

Who was the C1ncinnatus of
the west?
Byron gave this name TO George
Washington. It has also been applied
10 William Henry Harrison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-25

When was the White House
built and which president first
occupied it7
The corner stone was laid in 1872.
1t was Occupied in 1900 by Pres. John
Adama.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-18

Sl,bbO
Very neat 4-room bungalow: living
room l2x20; sleeping porch: beau
tiful level tract, 62xl50, fronting
on California ave; city water and
lights. 500 cash, balance month";
ly. walter a. Sutherland. 1900 w.
In aim M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-18
THE TEST OF ADVERTISING VALUE RESULTS
65 FOR SALE-WEST
SEATTLE

SURPRISING HOME VALUES
Modern b-room bungalow, furnace,
fireplace. garage. living room. lsN
so. wonderful view. $4,000, $500
cash. $50 a month.
New. modern bungalow. cement
basement. laundry trays. combl-
nation living and dining room.
fireplace. two bed rooms. bath.
cabinet Kitchen, breakfast nook :
space for two rooms In attic Z.
$500. $500 cash. $50 a month.
-Four rooms. semi modern. dining
room with fireplace. giashed-iD
porch. two bedrooms, kitchen.
pantry, bath. garden. fruit, $4,000,
1900 cash. $50 month
", 4. CAMPBELL.
California Ave. and Admiral Way.
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Sc AUTOS FOR SALE
A LITTLE CASH
AND SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS
A LARGE ASSORTMENT TO
CHOOSE FROM
Here Is a Partial List

OVERLAND 80 ...............ft ab
FORD DELIVERY
Good condition, good rubber $50
MAXWELL TOURING
A. your own terms ,,.sts..ts go
CoMMONM liALTH-
Late model ..s.....ss.t..... 30
FORD COUPE
Late model oversize cords;
newly painted s.s....as.ss $50
MAXWELL TOURING
Late model; Al mechanically. SIb
poRT TOURING
Newly painted; snap .,...,. ito
COLUMBIA SIX
oyerheuled. new paint ..,,,., bee
NELIE SIX
Reconditiencd, new paint 81, Gss
1850 GARDNER TOURING ...,, 400
1882 GARDNER ROADSTER k&a
1899 GARDNER TOURING .st. 500
tasa GARDNER pEdoNSritA-
ToHs-w with b-bearinK motor i.otb
Several Good Mitchell and Jordan
Touring Cars at Remarkable Prices
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WE WILL BUY
Country Bank Stock
American Securities Units
30 Dur. Del. & Star no. (eserow)
100 y. Y. Best Lock
10 Kings Food Products.
200 Lambert Tire a. Rubber
1000 Puget Sound Realty, Ser. !
200 Rotary Pillow
10 western Finance Units
DURANT- STAR Motors Delaware
tescrow) and all listed and unlist-
cd securities given immediate exc
cution over private wires with
connection in all principal cities
ia the United states and Canada.
We pay cash over the counter for
all Issues when delivered 10 US.
You will experiences no delay at
this office.
WE WILL SELL
A. Very Attractive Prices.
1916 Shares II. y. Best Lock stock
cheap. i200 down and balance
on easy terms.
1000 American Workers oil
1000 Alaska Pet. a. Coal
500 American Bottle Cap
500 Alaska Development
5000 Baker steam Motors
1000 Beacon Coal.
1000 Davis Car
50 purant & Star Motors. cal" q
Del"
1000 Hlrst chlcagof Mine.
5000 KrlkWen Axle
100 Johnston Piston & Ring--cheap
1000 Kelly Mines
so Ko-Fan. Inc,--cheAp.
100 Sound Rubber
10 u. s. silver Fox Farm-cheap
Nnfta Inland Finance
1000 Western Smelling & Power
1000 Wichita Royalty.
II will save you money TO consult us
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MONEY LOANED ON SECURITIES
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Established 1885
BROKERS
WE OFFER FOR SALE
1000 Alaska Pet. a Coal
1000 Alaska Development
rs Albcrs preferred.
80 Johnston Piston & Ring.
1000 Johan -eHburg Mining.
10 PuRe found Power So pfd.
Is Reid Ifos. com.
so Rickenbacker Motors.
5000 Western Smelling & Power.
500 Wichita Royalty.
WE HAVE BUYER FOR
Central Bldg Bonds.
Durant Motors. all issues.
Fisher Mills pfd.
King Food Products.
Idaho Gold & Ruby.
Lead Crystals Mining.
RickenbRcker Motors.
Rotary Plow.
Transact your financial business
thru reliable brokers.
INVESTIGATE BEFORE BUYING
OR SELLING
Elliott 53ee. III Cherry St
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Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

BIRTHS
Births In their households are re-
ported by the following men:
Tachiyama, Jirosuke, 2l5 Ninth ave.
Kamssaka. satoru. s2s I2th ave. s..
saRami. sotaro. 1910 E. James ST..
Imayanasida, IchisulSe, 1882 Main ST.
Akizuki. Kamelusu. $685. Duwamish
Gleason. Jaydell.. GIT ssrd ave. girl.
Koenig Elmer Charles. 5757 2sth
Richards, Lueius s. $40 L. land St.
Smith. Edmund Howard. s22i goth
ave. n. f.. boy.
Nelson, n. o.. East Seattle, boy.
Naramore Hal sherman. zoos u.
Ramsey. Elijah william. sis Fifth
ave. girl.
Sjoboen. George w. Issauah. girl.
Israel. Ezra, 1898 Yesler way, girl.
Barry. stephen Vincent, 1861 Greens
wood ave. girl.
KISS. Joseph N. s12,4 cath ave. s..
stuard. Earle. s43s 10th ave. w. girl.
strom, John Frederick. sa0s 18th ave-
w, boy.
Evreson, Harold D.. Tolt. girl.
Cooper. Charles Calvin. Route ?. Box
1856, boy.
Harp. Franklin Herbert. 2i26 Second
ave. N. girl.
Dole, Frederick Edward, 1905 T..
Denny way. boy.
Owen, Edgar Lee. SCI Eastlake ave.
N. boy.
Smith. Lloyd A.. s22 w. Roy st. boy.
Casey. Gilmore l., 1928 L. John St.
girl.
Hutchinson. Norman b, 1910 Third
ave. N, girl
Brewster. James r.. 1905 L. Madison
Kirk, George S. eos 18th ave. n.
boy.
Guy. Albert X. SIS w. Howe st. boy.
Kanitzer. Karl n, 1896 w. e5th ST.
girl.
Harrington, wllbert l., iil2 Meridian
ave. boy.
clynch. Alfred John. 24ls 10th ave.
w hOy