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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
SOME STRANGE HOBBIES

m HE worlds greatest collection of heas presented to the
British Museum, whose officials register exquisite delight
These eas collected Nathaniel Rothschd
of the famous London banking family.
Rohschd took great pride in his feas he ransacked the
world for them. Expense object He costly
expedition the Far North specimen of the flea that
annoys certain kind of Arctic seal.
Strange things happen world vaudeville but rarely any
thing stranger than this hobby of the rich banker.
Up speaks Arthur F. Samme, Enghman calling attention
his peculiar collection boxes He has 476 differ
quire them
worlds greatest authority match boxes No doubt
ways it's a striking hobby.
Man instinct for accumulation is simpler FORM the
quality virtue thrift Carried extremes
logical conclusion, it responsible for people being
rich at the expense of others who remain poor
Many millionaire will smile Mr.. Samme collecting
boxes Mr. ROhschd collecting feaS But the
and ea have benefited their much
excessive possession of dollars benefits
queer animal times, is
justice ROthschd be admitted that his hobby
did the world little good since feas spread diseases
knowledge of them obviously valuable Which
be said of collections of dollars
PRINCE RUPPRECHT has been hailed as king in Munich
Hot dogl
IF WE HAD pessmss what we do for saxophone
A'layersi
FORD equipped selfstarte all right but which way
wiz he steeri
JQHNDEE income is said to be Shrinking may
for "a to refrain from giving bufa gstsl to baby
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Indiana
Sunshine

Girls Of today, even though called
modern 'fappers, are as fine and
strong as those Of any period" DR..
Payson Smith. commissioner of edu-
cation at Boston, said in a recent al.
dress at Evansville.
at is the 50-year-old type Of fapper
that is distressing" DR.. Smith added
Large families are not passe in
Indiana
During a revival meeting at Marion
prize was offered for the largest
family In attendance. Three families
Of thirteen were attended. They were
the Renbarger. the George Himelick
and the Lyle Hawkins families, all
living near the city.
Placed in Jail as the result Of al
legged fleeing" Of several persons
at Columbus, Sam Wolfson was taken
to jail but soon released. A merchant
was present at headquarters where
upon Wolfson touched" him for 81.
But Wolfson1 denied the report say
ing the money was forced on me-"
A young man called the police de-
partment at Marion and asked head
quarters to send an officer to the of
flee where his friend was employed
and escort her home, as she was
afraid to go home alone.
Nothing doing" came the voice
from the station. what do you think
this is down here? We're not run
ming a matrimonial agency or assist
ing in the counting of young people"
And the young man wondered why
the cop suddenly hung up the re-
ceiver.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
HARDING MEMORIAL

MOTHER worthy movement has been launched in Indian
~ aposhe appeal to aid the national association which
maintain Marion Ohio last memorial to the late
President Warren G. Harding.
of leadership here has fallen William Fortune
wise selection
All gifts will voluntarily just in the Red Cross
Japanese earthquake relief fund movement.
Those who give perpetuate President Hardngs memory
loving remembrance All the donors will not be
Republicans and those of other political faith will
''do their bit The bpartisanship spirit will predominant
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Family Fun
Mean

|. Mean
Il brought home some plaster OF
Paris, yesterday" said Mr. Newlywed
Have you seen it, dear?"
WAS it stuff that looked like -four
in a paper bag?"
Yes"
Does 1t get hard after it's been
wet?"
Eyes"
"Oh, George, 1t was just too mean
Of you to leave that stuff lying around
the kitchen. 1t took me nearly an
hour with a hammer and chisel to get
the batch of tea biscuits out Of the
baking tin. boston Transcript
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Q U E s T I o N s
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 New York Ave. Wash
ington, D. c.. inclosing cents in
stamps for reply Medical, legal and
marital advice cannot be given, nor
can extended research be undertaken
All other questions win receive a per
sonal reply. Unsigned requests canaot
be answered. All letters are conhden-
tial-Editor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Heard in Smoking Room

DIR He bane of a minister's life, -
said the clerical smoker, is
IL the inquisitive member Of any
congregation who is always asking
him Biblical questions. That kind of
persons waylays the pastor at all
points and makes life burden to him.
/ have a young preacher friend who
is suffering that way now. He is al
most a nervous wreck His insistent
and persistent questioner is an old
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
One From the Doctor

The two surgeons were standing
over the sufferers bed
shall we open him this morning.
asked the first.
at don't think 1t would be advis
able" said the second. II don't like
his flush"
Say, what do you think this is?''
interrupted the patient weakly. "a
poker e?"-American Legion
Weekly
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

lady. The other day she cornered him
on the street and asked: oh. Mr.
Smith, would you please tell me the
difference between cherubim and sera-
phim?'
Smith thought wildly for a mo-
ment. Then inspiration came to. his
aid and he replied, as sweetly as pos
sible:
Yes, they did have difference,
believe. but they have made it up
now"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

went down into
Jackson County
where he bought
one forty and an
other sixty-acre
tract of land Less
than ten years
later he refused
81. 900 an acre for
the sixty acre
tract and sold the
forty-acre tract at
that figure.
Then Davis be-
came director of
marketing for the
State of Ohio. At
this time he was
perfecting the or
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
- UNUSUAL PEOPLE
Theories End
in Success

By AEA SeTUtce
In OLUAfBUS, Ohio. Dec. 5.-For
sixteen years V. H. Davis was
- professor of horticulture at
Ohio State University. Being accused
of being a theorist hurt. He vowed
he would show the skeptios. so he
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Iuck for the Wife

Great Scott! I've gone and left
my wallet on the dresser"
Don't worry. The maid will find
it."
That's just it. She'll give it to my
wife. American Legion Weekly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Little Johnny Advises

Spinster Aunt-"Oh, dear, it's so
hard to keep this blanket on Toto.
He's continually shaking it off,
Little Nephew: why don't you
button 1t onto his s?"-Boston
Transcript
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Dad Homeless

My wife saw hat she liked the
other day. and now I haven't got a
minutes peace"
why don't you buy it for herr"
ST can't 1t was on another wom-
an."-Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
A Thought

Whose dlggeth a pit shall fall there
in; and he that rolleth a stone, it will
return upon him.-Prov. 1921.
~! LADY, we receive but what
we given
- And in our life alone doth
nature I've;
Ours is her wedding garment, ours
her shroud -Coleridge
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

is now the largest fruit venture in the
State, the Catawba Island Orchard
company, on Catawba Island, Ottawa
County, quarter of a million dollar
project
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Ma at the Grncer's

"Do you mean to say that these
are not cold storage eggs?"
I'm sure of it. There was no such
thing as cold storage when they were
laidp-Judge
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

The editor Is willing to print views
of Times readers on interesting sub
Jects Make your comment brief,
Sign your name as an evidence of
good faith. It will not be printed
If you object.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
What Is a barograph2

What is a barograph2
form of barometer which auto
matically registers the altitude
reached by an airplane and makes a
record on a continuous strip Of paper
Of the variations in altitude.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
NAIL MEN.
ROBBED OF
VACATIONS
Thirty Per Cent of Railway
Clerks in City Lose 10
Days a Year.

This is the second Of a series of
articles revealing working ana home
conditions of 1.13S Indianapolis postal
employees. A Reconsideration wage bill
increasing their salaries Is now before
Congress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Necessity

CMarion Leader-Trfbune)
If taxes get much higher Golden
Rule and simple meal Sunday may be-
come a necessity. rather than a mat
ter of choice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Tongue Tips

Eugene Debs, Socialist: 1T would
not take life OF a human being TO
save my own. 1 am opposed to the
system that sacrifices human life in
the most barbarous manner possible a"
DIR. Henry Dan Dyke. diplomat and
preacher: Women are essentially hui
man. Therefore, do not believe the
to bring in a new era Women. while
naturally better than men, are arti-
ficially worse They are more sub
ject to the slavery of passion"
Senator Norris, Nebraska 1T is
now possible to get a good nickel
cigar"
Richard Washburn Child, ambassa-
dor to Italy; II strongly suspect that
If our prominent men, were to visit
certain countries and go about telling
them what to do, they would be sent
list of the steamship sailings. Per
haps 1t is a fine thing that we are so
eager to listen 10 every one and to
extend our hospitality so generously"
Governor Nestes, North Dakota;
These farmers of the Northwest, as
class, are home owners and do not
believe in the doctrines and philosophy
of the Socialist party. They are not
followers of Lenin and Trotslxy, or
the admirers of the work done or the
results achieved by the present Rus
sian leadership. They are progressive
Republicans and Democrats who are
looking for square deal; who be-
lieve that the object Of all government
should be to keep the roads of oppor-
tuinty equally open to ALL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
Busy
(Goshen Democratl

ttTOSNtu DeinOcTaU
Only the rich have time to walk
these days-the rest Of us have to
hustle around in our automobiles to
make enough money TO buy tires and
gasoline
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

How did the expression Poor
as Jobs turkey originate?
Judge Halliburton, author Of Sam
Slick" popularized the interesting
facts that Jobs turkey had but one
feather in his tail. and had to lean
against the fence to gobble. OBJ
viously. the reference is to the de-
plorable indigenco to which Job was
reduced when delivered over to Satan.
The fact that Job couldn't have
turkey for the bird is native of
America) was probably not present in
the mind OF. the originator of the ex-
preston.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

Lebanon Reporter)

lebanon ftepOrLeTJ
When a Lebanon man was asked
who he would rather be just now, the
Governor of Indiana. the Governor OF
Illinois. the Governor Of Oklahoma or
member Of the Indiana Public
Service Commission. he replied, "If
forced TO a decision I believe I would
join the navy and see the world"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

Lawyer, born Martinsburg, w.
Va, Dec. 8, 1871. City solicitor of
Cleveland, Ohio, 19O2-12 Mayor of
Cleveland, 1924, 1914-16. Appoint
ed Secretary Of War by Woodrow
Wilson, March 7. 1915 Served until
March 4, 1921. Commissioned col
onei in reserve corps the same
month. Now practicing law in
Cleveland.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
What is the story Of Gainsbor-
oitsrhts f"RIua ROv"9

What is the story Of Gainsbor.
ough's Blue Boy?
The Blue Boy" is a portrait Of a
youth. full length. standing in a lard
scape; he is clad in blue satin Van
Dyck costume. 1t was painted, It is
said, In 1879 as a refutation of Rey-
nolds' theory that the cold colors, Of
which blue is the chief. can not be
used effectively in portrait painting.
Gainsborough's blue Boy" was sold
in 1922 for $685. 900. from the Duke
OF Westminster's Grosvenor House
collection. to Henry e. Huntington Of
California.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

Was any part Of the Panama
Pacific Exposition held during the
year 1914?
No. The exposition was officially
opened Feb. 20. 1915, and closed Dec.
4, 1915
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05
What Editors
Are Saying
Advantage
Frankfort EYening Newsl

frankfort Evening News
The man who never holds public
Office, nor seeks II, but lives on the
square AMI does business on the level.
has the advantage that he never is
under the necessity of squaring him
self with his friends and humiliatlng
himself by STOPPING for favors and
leniency.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

How much dead weight will
concrete block (2x4xS inches.
mixture sand, / cement and 8
sand, / cement) hold before break
ing?
The United States Bureau of Stand
ards says: Typical figures for
strength Of concrete / part cement,
parts sand and l part cement; 8
parts sand, are 1900, and 600 lbs.
per square inch respectively. These
figures may vary several hundred
per cent since the following factors
may have a very great effect upon
the strength: Age Of the blocks when
tested. the curing OF the blocks. the
quantity of water used in the mix
ture. the nature and grading Of the
sand etc.
Why does the Lake of the
Woods belong to the United
States?
According to the Greatly signed at
the end Of the. Revolution, the Lake
of the Woods was divided between the
United States and Great Britain by a
central line running north-northwest
from the mouth Of the Rainy River.
After over century of dispute con-
corning the boundary line protocol
was signed in London, May 20, 1875,
after the completion Of the work of
a joint commission from both coun-
tries. The boundary line cuts off
from Canada about $50 miles of terri
tory which constitutes detached
fragment ~ MINNESOTA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

What do the letters u. s. S.
mean on the ends Of wrenches?
They mean United States Standard
to the size nut used.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

What is the formula for color
ing lamp oil red?
Almost any oil can be colored red
by dissolving in 1t quite small guam
tity Of suitable dye. The chemical
supply houses can furnish "oil red"
or Sudan red" The dye does no
good. and too much might cause the
wick to crust rapidly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

Why does one see the mast Of
a ship before the ship IN open sea?
This is due to the curvature OF the
earth
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

How often must a copywright
be renewed7
A COPYRIGHT extends twenty-eight
years and may be renewed for twenty
eight more years, one year prior to
expiration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

When were postage stamps first
used?
First issues we're made by Great
Britain in 1870
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

Senator Norris, Nebraska: 1T is
now possible to get a good nickel
cigar"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

PRINCE RUPPRECHT has been hailed as king in NJ
OF dopl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

JOHNDEE IS income is said to be sh
for I'D to refrain from giving a buffal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

Einking and he may soon
nickel to a baby.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-05

- COLLEGES address to Con-
{ gress indicates he doesn't
y want the people to change his
lome address.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-03-17
Along the Line
BY Fsvd d. Met CrocItsn
WITHIN OUR GATES

We have employed under the
Commissioner of Parks, Fairgrounds
and Public Buildings two senior ar
chitects who have prepared plans and
acted as superintendent on construc-
tions of some of the largest and most
important buildings constructed by
our city. Both young men have very
high rating for efficiency.
ELSEWHERE
Mr.. James G. Burrls Is Chief or rAe
Division Of Supplies of the Congress
ional Library. Washington, D. G. he
is in charge Of the purchasing OF All
supplies and equipment. Mr.. and
Mrs. >Burrls visited Capt. and VIM. r.
Godette last summer.
An organization known as the Ma
tional Federation Of Colored Farm
ers is now under way with headquar-
ters at Richmond, Ind. Mr.. Chas.
q. Hall. one Of the federal govern
ment experts on racial matters ,is one
OF the organizers. Mr.. Hall 10 an
Uncle Of our Hall Brothsrs.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-03-17
Howard Professor Quits
As Wife Bares Scandal
Dentist is Missed When He Fails
To Show Up at his Office
Or Classroom

Washington, d. c., March 1.-THE
recent mysterious disappearance of
DR.. H. Spivey, dentist and professor in
at sol Florida Ave., and professor in
the Howard University dental school,
has stirred up q sensational scanGal
in Washington.
The dentists disappearance was
discovered last week by patients who
kept appointments made by him be-
fore he disappeared. Officials at
Howard University also admitted that
he had not showed up to teach his
classes.
Investigation revealed that some
time ago Mrs. Spivey had sued her
husband for a divorce, charging him
with adultery. and naming, Miss Ma
bel Thomas as correspondent. 1t also
developed that the dentist had estap-
lished residence on the Virginia side
of the Potomac river and sued his
wife for DIVORCE charging desertion.
The court granted Mrs. Spivey $50
per month as separate maintenance
pending divorce action.
AS the doctors absence from his
classes at Howard continued, the bus
mess Office of the school gave out
notice that he had resigned his post
at the university.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-03-17
ST, PAUL BRIEFS

Mr.. John N. Evans of st. Louis,
No., is in the city visiting his brother
and sister-in-law Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Evans Of 1885 Sherburne Ave.
Don't fail to hear the concert CIV
en- by the famous Minnesota quar-
tette, DR.. J. w. Holland. DR.. VIM.
Sainsbury. Reverend Frankson. DR..
Roy Smith who will appear in q con-
cert which will be given at Camphos
M. e. Church. 18th and Broadway
on Tuesday evening. March 2oth at
8 p. m.
Mrs. Charles Anderson Of Carroll
Avenue. is seriously i'll in the City
Hospital. She is sister of Mr.. F.
d. McCracken and Mrs. Arthur White
and Mrs. Joseph Thomas of Midne-
apolis. Mrs. Anderson has severe
case Of blood poisoning.
Reverends n. L. p. Jones and @. F.
Stewart win conduct q revival meet
ings at st. Peters A. NJ. y. church.
Rsv. J. J. Evans IL pastor Of the
chnssk
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-03-17
Would Call Famous
Actress Co|ored
Aged Colored Woman Thinks
Pola Negri, Polish Actress,
Is COlOred Woman

(By The Associated Negro Press)
Los Angeles, CAL, March 17-Pola
Negri has had a very narrow escape
from being assigned to the ranks of
the Negro race. Charles Jackson, o
young Negro of this city was reading
to an aged colored woman an account
of the engagement of the noted Po-
iish actress and Charlie Chaplin. At
the conclusion the old woman, some
what puzzled by the name of the
great Polish woman, asked: How
come this man Chaplin goin' ter
marry a colored woman? No wondah
dey is maxim such afuss erbout Il.
I hopes she meks i'm sweat, dat's
wat I does" When the young man
explained to the old woman that me
gri" was the actress name and did
not mean that she was a person OF
color, the woman heaved sigh and
said: 'T jes erbout thought dat wuz
too much luck fer er colored womun.s
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-03-17
Store Celebrates
36th Anniversary
BannOn's Department Store Was
Established SO Years Ago
In Present Location

Another milestone marks the pro-
gress of st. PauPs foremost popular
price store-Bannon's Department
Store at 7th and Minnesota which
was established thirty-six years ago
in its present location in the celebra-
ton of its thirty-sixth anniversary
as a result of which the public will
benefit by patronizing the store on
this occasion.
The firm was so eager to attain a
a certain goal that all of the buyers
were sent on special trips to the Eas-
tern mart to secure dependable mer-
chandise in order that the public
would profit materially by their sue
cess as well as economically.
Has Forged Ahead
Despite the business depression of
the past year which was generally felt
this firm has gone ahead progressing
and has succeeded, in having its cease
less efforts crowned with success. So
far, the results of the sale have great
ly exceeded the firms expectations.
The executive personel of the COM
pany are men who are ever anxious
to give the public value received.
To those who have helped the store
attain its present success, Mr. Hugo
Hirschman, president of the firm, and
his associates wish to thank each and
everybody with all sincerity
AS special inducement during
this anniversary sale with every pur-
chase of $500 or over so extra Red
Trading stamps will be given away
free. If you wish to secure some real
honest to goodness bargains at an un-
usual saving. q visit to Bannon's will
doubly pay you during this anniver-
sary sale. ADV.
We heartily congratulate them ON
their thirty-sixth anniversary hoping
their honest policy WIN always pre-
vail which means continued success.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-03-17
ST, PAUL BRIEFS

Extensive preparations are being
made for the Easter Ball to be given
by the Unity Club at the Coliseum
Dancing Pavilion. Corner Lexington
and University Ave-, Monday evening,
April 2.
The New Palace Billiard Room is
now located back at Its old location,
Z East Third st.
Mrs. VIM. Hilyard, 792 st. Anthony
Ave-, left for Duluth. Mimi, where
she will be the guest Of her SON and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hilyard, Jr.
Mrs. Cora Ihler who has under
gone serious operation has been re-
moved to her home and is rapidly
improving under the care Of her
mother.
Mr.. o. G. Hall, as president of the
graduating class Of the Ramsey Conn
ty Sunday School Association Train
ing School. delivered q very instruc-
tive ana Interesting speech before the
school last Monday evening at the
House Of Hope Presbytsrisn church.