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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03
RaISton
(Muncie Press

Senator Pat Harrison OF Mississippi
who was In Muncie recently, said he
believed 1t entirely possible that Sam
uel G. Ralston will be nominated by
the Democrats for President, next
year. Many other Democratic au-
thorities and publications make the
case stronger and say they think Raj
ston will prove the logical nominee
after the principal candidates have
worn out their strength without any
body's getting the necessary two
thirds of all the delegates.
Friends of the Indiana Senator are
advising that he use the convention
tactics of Harding in 1920 and remain
merely in a receptive attitude until
the main contenders for the nomina-
ton get out of the way.
The Democrats of the Nation could
fare much farther and do a great deal
worse than to nominate Samuel Raj
ston. His proleague leanings, of
course, may offend a considerable ele-
ment Of the party, but he has not
proved himself over-radical even on
that point, while in general he has
the friendship Of both the followers
of former President Wilson and the
faction opposed to Wilson.
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Indiana
Sunshine

A Muncie man has planned to take
his wife on a long trip during his vaca-
ton. Unknown TO him she had her
hair bobbed. Now they are both stay
ing at home because he refused to
take her out In public until her hair
grows out.
Mrs. George Kelly Of Cannelburg
offers to Daviess County real chal-
lenge. She says she became a grand
mother at "a. and wants to know II
any once can beat such a record.
A huge hen egg, weighing five
ounces, laid by a fowl belonging to
A ]. Clement, Franklin, was dis
covered to contain inside normal
size hens egg. The large egg is ap-
proximately three times the size of a
normal egg @
Infuriated over the sale Of a calf
by his father. which the son claimed
belonged to him. Russell Wright of
Union City prodded his father with a
pitchfork in the arms, hands and
sides. The father was seriously in
jured.
Stay away from Bartholomew Coun-
ty. OF the fifty-one hunting licenses
issued in the county during July, two
were issued to women. The women
were Mary Smith of Columbus and
Ada Peters OF Jonesville.
Gasoline filing stations. slaughter
houses and automobile repair shops
have been classed as offensive and
dangerous by the TT. Wayne park
board and are prohibited from locat
ing within 800 feet of any park.
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Heard in Smoking Room

fl HE clerical appearing gentle
man seated in the corner Of
III the smoking room contributed
this one:
Edgar Smith was something Of a
liner having a record number Of
secret and fraternal societies on his
list, but he put his religion in his
wife's name and permitted her to at
tend to all the church duties. In fact.
his presence at church was never
noted.
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HE passed away and his funeral
services were conducted at the
church. The pastor surveyed the
gathering and spoke as follows:
Friends, we are gathered today
to pay the last tribute to our friend.
I notice the Elks are here. The
Eagles are here. The knights Of
Pythias are here. The Odd Fellows
are here. The Moose are here. The
Masons are here. The Rotarians are
here and Edgar Smith is -here--for
the first time In aais existence.
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A Ballad of an
Empty Stomach
BY BERTON BRALEY


The world is reeking with wrath and
woe,
And things are hurrying to decay;
The country's ruined, believe me, DO,
And there's the devil and all to
payl
The skies are sullen and dull and
gray,
My purse is thin and it's getting
thinner;
However, there is this much to
say,
Maybe I'll feel better after dinner!
My fond illusions have lost their
glow,
My various idols have feet of clay;
1 find existence exceeding slow.
And there's the devil and all to
pay.
My hopes seem all of them gone
astray
(But 1t may be due to my craving
inner
So I won't poison myself today,
Maybe I'll feel better after dinner.
For most of the worries that fret me
so
Are due to hunger l can allay,
And though my spirits are falling
low
And there's the devil and all to
pay,
A steak and some fried potatoes
may
Convince me l am a certain winner;
Though things seem all in a ter
rible way.
Maybe III feel better after dinner.
ENVOY
So though I'm awfully far from gay,
And there's the devil and all to pay.
And life seems tough to a suffering
sinner,
Maybe I'll feel better-after dinner!
Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.)
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WARREN GAMALIEL HARDING

kYHEN history has had time to make its fair appraisal
III Warren Gamaliel Harding probably will sgo down
in the pages typical American than whom fonder
ideal could be found in any story book.
The steps by which he rose to the first position in
the land the steps by which Americans love to have
their heroes mount upward-poor farmer boy aborer
printer struggling and conscientious young editor pro-
moter of his home town interest builder of modest
fortune United States Senator President What more
cherished path could any American have taken from
humble obscurity and the highest achievement in the
land?
The wonderful thing about Warren Harding the
printer and the President his attitude toward his
fellow No man ever felt more kindly and gen
toward his neighbors No ever strove harder
to practice the Golden Rule in which he devouty be-
ieved. No stood Loyalty by his friends in
their times of trial and trouble No counted
less the cost of this loyalty to himself.
One incident of Mr.. Harding's life illustrates his
feeling for his workers It was back in the days of the
Marion Star, which the young printer had taken a
struggling paper Hopelessly in debt, he and Mrs
Harding worked day and night making the Star It
succeeded journalistically and financially
The first thing Editor Harding did when the paper
out of debt to divide big block of minority
stock among his workers such terms that the stock
could pay for itself. He wanted the Star staff his
partners not his employees.
Perhaps his conscience and his devotion to duty
the of President Harding's premature
death. In his struggling days Warren Harding formed
the habit of working without looking at the clock Not
nfrequently he carried this to the extreme of aborng
without thought to his health. He had to do that
when he young. 1t was the only way out and the
American thing to do
Later in political life he did it from force of habit
Still later as President, he worked other in
Washington worked Because of the enornty his task
he sensitive a child to public comment and he
wanted the Nation to feel that he doing his level
best even if that meant working himself to death.
That is what President Harding did. In that sense
he is martyr to the responsibilities his people imposed
upon him. He probably knew what he was doing He
had at least other President crushed by the re-
sponsbilities of the White House. This martyrdom of
our Presidents will give the American Nation some
thing to ponder seriously.
Perhaps the sweetest thing in President Harding's
life was his genuine modesty He just plain and
simple citizen elevated by his fellowmen and women
against his wishes to the highest pedestal in the land He
realized his limitations always. He mentioned them
often in his talks at the White House.
Mr.. Harding never pretended to be great man
He just simple citizen doing his best under diff
fcultes. Therein lies his greatness
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Family Fun
Broad Hint

Broad Hint
Sandy and his lass had been sitting
together about half an hour in ST
lence.
Maggie" he said at length "wasna
I here on the Sawbeth nicht?"
Aye Sandy, I daur say you were"
An wasna L here on Monday
nicht?"
.. Aye. an so We were" -
AN I was here on Tuesday nicht,
an Wednesday NIGHT, an. Thursday
NIGHT an Friday nicht2"
AYE. I'm thinkin' that's So"
AN this is Saturday NIGHT, an I'm
here again?"
well, I'm sure ye're very vel
come"
Sandy erately)-Magg1e. WON
an! De no begin to suspect some
thing ?"-The Continent.
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A Thought

Well done, thou good and faithful
servant; thou hast been faithful over
few things, will make thee ruler
over many things; enter thou into the
Joy of thy Lord.-Matt. 1921.
on think mucn too well Of me
| as man. No author can be
as moral as his works, as no
preacher is as pious as his sermons.
Richter.
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Father Plays Safe

Doctor, If there is anything the
matter with me don't frighten me
half to death by giving it long scien-
tific name. Just tell me what 1t is in
plain English"
'Well, sir, to be frank, you are
lazy"
Thank you. doctor. Now tell me
the scientific name for it. I've got
to report to the missus. Practical
Medical and Surgery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

A school of sharks appeared off
Coney Island N. Y, the other day
and everybody down there thought
Wall Street had moved.
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The Laundry Man

Judge-What kind oftbusiness?
Rastus-My bizness am laundy
bizness. boss.
What's the name of the laundry?"
de name Of dat laundry am Liza"
Judge.
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Editors Mail

The editor is willing 10 print views
of Times readers on interesting sub
lects. Make your comment brief
Sign your name as an evidence of
good faith. 1t will not be printed
IL you object.
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As to Ancestry

MY father occupied the chair of
applied physics at Cambridge"
Oats nuttin'; mine occupied the
seat of applied electricity at Sing
Sing. "--Massachusetts Tech. Woo Doc
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Sisters Dear Chum

You can't imagine the number Of
young men who paid attention to me
at the dance"
It's quite unnecessary, dear
you've already imagined them your
self. Boston Transcript.
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Q U E s T I o N 8
ASk-The Times
A N s w E r 8

You can get an answer TO any ques-
ton of fact or information by writing
TO the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1922 \. Y. Avenue Washing
ton, d. c., irclosing 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, hut all let
tiers are confidential, and receive per-
sonal replies.-Editor.
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What Editors
Are Saying
Changing Times
ut. WAYNE News entinel

--. " /. wayne NeWS-oSillLilel
And now one branch Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church bowling to the
trend Of the shifting times has lifted
the ban against dancing, card playing.
shows and circuses and will admit
to membership actors and dancing
instructors. Nothing is quite fixed
in the schemes of the human race.
Today's vice may be tomorrow's
virtue and what today is rectitude to-
morrow may be iniquitous.
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What Is Pasteurized milk and
why is It so-called?
Pasteurized milk has been sub
jected to a temperature Of from 100
degrees F. to $50 degrees F. or higher,
and continued from ten minutes to
a half-hour. This process destroys or
inhibits the growth of bacteria. There
is a Pasteurizer apparatus used for
this purpose. Continuous Pasteurizers
are employed in creameries and milk
bottnng establishments, the heat be-
ing supplied by steam, and a con-
tinuous stream Of milk passing
through the apparatus. The term is
derived from Pasteur, the French
bacteriologist, who first showed the
application OF heat in killing the
micro organisms which caused souring
and other changes in wine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

What Is the foreign born
population of the United States.
On Jan. l. 1920, 13,712.7 1854. of which
6,493,0Ss were naturalized; 1.223.490
held first naturalization papers;
5.39S sos were aliens; the citizenship
OF sos, 500 was not reported.
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Was Noah's Ark larger than the
Leviathan?

tiers are CONFIDENTIAL, and receive per-
sonal replies.-Editor
Was Noah's Ark larger than the
L.eviathan?
According TO Sir Isaac Newton, the
cubit OF the Bible, is 20.625 inches
According to Newton. therefore, the
dimensions Of the Ark were: Length
between perpendiculars, 1852 feet:
breadth. S494 feet; depth. 5156 feet
However, according to Bishop WIKI
ms calculations, the dimensions Of the
Ark were: Length, SAT feet; BREADTH
91.l6; depth, SAT- feet The figures
for the Leviathan according to the
United States Shipping Board are:
Length. over all. 950.7 feet; breadth,
100 feet 6 inches. and depth $50 feet.
Are the expressions had
rather and had better" correct?
These expressions are disputed by
many, but they are still used by
some of the best writer's and speakers
and so are accepted.
What is the correct expression
to use in making a formal in
PRODUCTION and how should one
reply to ~ introduction?
The correct expression is: Mrs.
Jones, may l present Mr.. Smith,"
The reply is How do you do"
Can the word clever" be used
in the sense of "goodnatured?"
No. Clever means talented. and
not goodnatured, although this ex-
fe T.
sections of the country.
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NEXT-Wrlte your job on your
tombstone in Scotland. reports Raper.
describing several strange things he
sees.
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09

WILD ANIMAL SKINS
GIVE GOOD PROFIT

During the past year an average
force of 26e hunters, trappers and
poisoners was employed under the su-
pervision of the biological survey,
United State department of agricul-
ture, and many thousands of stock
men participated in the distribution
of poisoned bats during the organiz-
ed drives against predatory animals.
Part of the men employed were paid
by the federal government and part
by the states and other cooperating
agencies, which contributed $196, 6,4O5
to the work.
Hunters are required to turn in as
evidence the skins or scalps of ami
mails killed when found in suitable
condition. Such positive evidence was
obtained during the year in the case
of 30,986 predatory animals, of which
687 were large gray wolves, 27,185
coyotes 2,827 bobcats and Canada
lynxes, 173 mountain lions and ia
bears. Bears are generally regarded
as game animals and are protected
by some state laws. No effort is made
to take any except individuals known
to be destructive to stock. In addi-
dition to the dead animals secured, it
is estimated that not less than $4,000
coyotes were killed in connection with
extended poisoning operations, but
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THE FARMS AND RANGES
Edited by
Francis A Chisholm, County Agricultural Agent
Edited by

priced calves. It is a combination of
breeding, culling and Standardization
together with home cooperation, pro-
duction and marketing, which resulted
In these highly satisfactory prices.
There is no patent on the methods
used by the Texas breeders. Arizona
cattlemen could follow this same plan.
Frank Hastings, of the S. M. S. out
fit, practiced this same method for a
score of years. Two years ago in
this way, the Swanson outfit secured a
premium of five to fifteen dollars
per head on their calves. At that
time the Highland Hereford associa-
ton had decided to follow the plan,
which has since proved so successful.
These breeders knew that their calves
were not bringing what they were
worth, and decided to put them be-
fore people who wanted well-bred
stock and were willing to pay for it,
Two years ago, members of the Here
ford association were just as nervous
and doubtful of the outcome as a
group Of Arizona breeders could be-
At that time, however, they had de-
cided that something must be done,
and since then they have succeeded.
What the Maria and Stemford cat
tlemen have done can also be accom-
pished by Arizona stockmen. There
are thousands of feeders back east
who are willing to pay good prices
for our best calves, but are afraid
to buy from US because of the un-
certainty of the outcome of the ami
mails in the feed lots.
Some of the best advice that can
be found anywhere has been given
out by w. B. Mitchell of Maria, Tex.
He is one of the best cattlemen in
the west, and he reports as follows,
in the Breeders Gazette:
"Our people have got out of the
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09

, notion that it is possible to do prof
liable business merely by breeding
cows for calves. They realize that
scrub cows mean at least an indiffer-
ent calf, regardless of the sire, and
that there can be no money in raising
that kind of cattle, especially when
the new cost of production is reck-
oned with. We initiated campaign
of education with standardization as
its objective. By this means, we fixed
the ideas of our members on a cer-
tain type, plus a maximum calf crop.
We advocated the development of
range capacity, with respect to the
protection and reseeding of grasses,
eliminating overstocking, and, more
important perhaps than these, provid-
ing an adequate water supply by driv-
ing wells and piping considerable dis
tances to grass, where water was not
available. The result of this cam
paign of education has been what
amounts to transformation within
few years, in the quality &C our
calves, and in production conditions.
Our people were not novices; in fact,
they had been in the cattle business
all their lives, and in many instances,
their fathers had pioneered. Many,
however, had been breeding merely
for numbers, and owing to adverse
physical conditions, they frequently
did not achieve that purpose. For
merly, calf crops frequently ran as
low as fifty per cent of the cows
bred; now, we consider less than 85
to 80 per cent of calves short crop,
the increase being due entirely to the
development and conservation of pas
lures. In addition, we have stand
ardized our product to a degree that
would have been considered impossible
at the inception of the campaign.
Those of our numbers who had the
poorest herds a few years ago, are
the most critical and discriminating
breeders now. We are developing
the nutrition factor in our breeding
herds in addition to improving con-
formation. By this means, we ex-
pect to increase the scale and inn
prove the condition of our calves at
weaving time. The Hereford is sus-
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ceptible of marked improvement in
this respect, and under such range
conditions as we are creating by the
distribution of water, only a brief
period will be required to accomplish
this. A range COW under the neces-
sity of walking ten to fifteen miles
to quench her thirst did not have an
opportunity of producing milk. Our
policy is to carry water to the cow.
Some of our pipe lines run five to
nine miles,"
This is good time for Arizona cat
tlemen to standardize their breeding
operations and produce cattle that will
finish we'll at an early age and make
cheap gains. Many outfits are now
raising as good calves as can be bred
anywhere. All that is required is to
demonstrate the worth of these ami
mails and make it easy for feeders
who want good stock to secure them.
The demand for baby beef is es-
tablished because it can be produced
at lower cost and suits the consumer
best. The whole business in the Mar
ia district revolves around the pro-
duction of good calves, because the
market is established for that kind of
stuff.
What the Highland Hereford asso-
citation has done in Texas, similar or
ganizations can do in every district
in the range cattle country. The
Texas cattlemen set about producing
something worth good prices and then
allowed farmers who wanted superior
animals to secure them easily.
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09

steers killers took brought $8.25 to
SO and the "dogie" and plain classes
sold at $3.50 to So. Cows and heifers
sold readily at steady prices. Killers
We're more anxious for them than for
some time past and receipts were
moderate. Choice yearlings were
scarce. Veal calves were quoted
steady to weak, top $10.50.
Stockers and Feeders
The higher asking prices for South
Texas steers suitable for summer
grazing on northern grass, owing to
rains have turned considerable de-
mand to the local market. Demand
for fleshy steers that can be given a
short finish is large also, and prices
ruled strong.
Sheep and Lambs
Though receipts were fairly liberal
lambs held steady. Most of the light
weight grades sold at $14.50 to $14.60.
and the heavier classes sold at $3.50
up. Sheep were 25 cents higher.
Choice ewes brought $8.75, the high
est price of the season.
Horses and Mules
Demand for horses and mules con-
tinues to show liberal proportions and
offerings are being cared for at
steady prices.
CHAS. M. PIPKIN,
Market Correspondent.
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09
KANSAS CITY WEEKLY
MARKET REPORT
March 5th, 1923.

Trade in fat steers opened slowly
at weak prices, but later became fairly
active and fully steady. Urgent de-
mand for stockers and feeders
strengthened the market when killers
tried to get half fat classes at lower
prices. Calves, cows and heifers were
steady. Hogs were in active demand
at 10 to Is cents higher prices than
last weeks close, and 25 to 35 cents
higher than a week ago. Sheep were
25 cents higher and lambs steady.
Receipts today were $4,000 cattle,
1900 hogs, and 10000 sheep, com
pared with 10000 cattle $4,000 hogs
and 5000 sheep a week ago, and g.
$50 cattle 1875 hogs and 1865 sheep
year ago.
Beef Steers
The failure of Chicago to show any
advance in fat steers, caused weaker
bids to be placed at the outset here.
Later, however, the demand broaden
ed some and as the movement over the
scales increased prices strengthened
and closed fully steady. Most Of the
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BIG PRICES PAID
FOR GOOD CATTLE

j TUCSON-That the farmers and
cattle feeders in the corn belt want
better bred cattle is proved by the
recent auction sales made by the
Highland Hereford association. In
one day 1854 range calves were Sold
at an average of $3.50 per head.
Many other good sales have been
made at central points in the corn
belt. A man from Memphis, Ten
nessee told DR.. R. H. Williams of the
University of Arizona recently, that
this same Maria association market
ed a train load of calves during the
week of the fat stock show there, at
very good prices.
Why do Texas calves bring more
money than some Arizona two-year-
olds? Many of our cattle are just
as we'll bred and have as good an out
come in the feed lots as these high
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09
MEAT CONSUMPTION
is ON THE INCREASE

More meat was consumed in the
United States last year than in any
previous year, according to announce
ment Of the United States department
of agriculture. Total consumption in
the country was estimated at 16,333,-
100000 pounds, which amounts to 150
pounds per capita. Per capita con-
sumption showed an increase OF six
pounds over the previous year.
The average meat bill, according to
the department, was made up of 61.4
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09

pounds of beef, 7.3 pounds of veal, 5
pounds OF mutton and lamb and rs
pounds OF pork. All classes of meat
except mutton and lamb showed in
creased consumption, beef showing
the largest increase, or 3.6 pounds
per person, and pork increase, 81
pounds. Lamb and mutton decreased
1.2 pounds per capita.
The Coconino sun., 1923-03-09

their carcasses were not found.
The killing of about $4,000 preda-
tory animals represents a saving of
livestock and game for the year
amounting to over S4,000,000. Skins
sold during this yeriod yielded $34,
202.57, of which $22,375 was derived
from skins taken during the same
year.