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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17
Billy a Cloee Buyer

Enriched with a penny. Billy en-
tered the sweetshop and inspected the
cases long and lovingly before CON-
hitting himself or his investment The
shopk eeper made various suggestions,
none Of which met with Biily's ap-
proval. Finally, losing patience, the
man said.
See here. sonny, 90 you want TO
buy the whole world with your
penny7"
Billy contemplated this gravely for
q moment and then said:
Let's see t"-Argonaut.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17
Mother on PhfIoaonhv

Mother on Philosophy
What does 1t mean to take a thing
philosophically2
TITS the way your paw pays his
card debts. but not the butchers bill. IS
-Harper's.
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Newcastle Courier

CNewcastle Courier1
It was thought once the automo-
bile would take more people to
church, but 1t seems to carry q lot
Of them night by.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

One by Sisters Chum
'Mr. Kammerer is so kind. He said
took very pretty and artistic pic
ture."
Indeed? And whose picture did you
take, dear7"-Philadelph Ledger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17
when Dads Hair Stands

When Dads Hair Stands
80 you didn't hear the burglar I'M
til he was leaving the house. Were
you alarmed7"
IT should say / was. I thought It
was the cook sneaking out on u.s.
Boston Transcript.
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Q U e s T / o N 8
ASk-The Times
N s w a r 9

You can vet 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.. enclosing 2 cents In
stamps FOR reply. Medical. legal and
marital advice cannot be given. nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions win receive per-
sonAl reply Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are conhden-
tial.--Editor. >
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

What are generally considered
to be the national flowers Of the
United States and Canada7
The Goldenrod of the United States
and the Sugar Maple OF the Dominion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

What causes the sweating of
water plpes7
Sweating OF water pipe is due to
the fact that the water pipes or the
water in the pipes is at a temperature
lower than the dew point of the sur
rounding air. Insulation around
pipes will prevent the sweating, since
the outer surface of the insulation, If
the same is thick enough. will be at
temperature higher than the dew
point.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

Are poke berries poisonous7
It is safe to use the young stalks
as green's, but It is not advisable to
use the berries as they have been
known to be poisonous. In young
stalks the poison has not had time TO
develop. and 1t is thought that the
poison matter Ia in the seed OF the
berry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

Has It ever happened that = cat
has sucked the breath from a per
son. causing death7
The report that cats suck the breath
Of people Ia absurd. II has. however
sometimes happened that a cat has
smothered babies by sleeping on tor
Of them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-17

How may elderberry bushes be
propaRated2
The bushes send out shoots under
ground which sprout up, and can be
separated with their roots from the
OLD plant, and transplanted. They
win get their fun growth in about two
years.
When was the Continental Con-
gress first organized?
June, 1774.
Who was the founder OF the
Epicurean school OF philosophy
Epicilrus.
How many men were on board
when the Maine was blown up?
Twenty-six officers and S2s enlisted
men
What are some synonyms for
"scold"2
The following are synonyms for
"scold": Unbra.d, reproach. reprove,
rebuke. chide. taunt. censure. blame.
vituperate.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
PRESIDENT DIES
VERY SUDDENLY
Nations Leader Dies After Bat
tie Against Pneumonia
U. S. in Mourning.

Presidential Headquarters, Palace
Hotel-President Harding died in
stantly and without warning Thurs
day night at 1880 o'clock.
The President was stricken by
apoplexy after having almost won his
fight against broncho-pneumonia and
other complications.
The end came while Mrs. Harding,
truly faithful until death, sat Ivy his
bedside reading to him.
Two nurses were the only other
persons in the room and there was no
time for a last word from the ma
tons leader either to his wife or to
the republic he served.
A shudder shook his frame, weak
ened by seven days of illness and
worn by a trip Of $500 miles from
Washington to Alaska and return as
far as this city. He collapsed and 1t
was over.
Mrs. Harding was as brave and
strong after the end as she had been
faithful to the end. Although not
strong and still affected by her illness
Of nearly a year ago, she declared she
could nok break down now and she
did not break down in the hour Of her
greatest grief.
That's good. Go on. Read some
more"
These were the last words uttered
by President Harding to Hrs. Hard
ing.
Mrs. Harding was at his bedside
reading aloud when she paused and
looked at the President.
Mr.. Holman told interviewers that
the Presidents hand raised as he
asked Mrs. Harding to continue read
ing. Instantly the expression changed.
He was dead.
Mrs. Harding only had time to rush
to the door and call, find DR.. Boone
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09

American president to step on Cana,
dian soil.
The President arrived at Seattle
July q and reviewed from the bridge
of the Henderson fleet of dozen or
so battleships under command of Ad-
miral H. P. Jones, each of which gave
him the national salute of twenty-one
guns. Even then he was suffering
from the ailment that resulted in his
death, and soon after that the rest of
his trip, which was to include a return
to the East via the Panama canal, was
Cancelled.
President Harding made public ad-
dress at Seattle, setting forth his views
on the Alaskan situation. Some of his
points were these:
ALASKA for Alaskans"
There Is no need Of government
managed, DISQUALIFICATION dollhouse
development there must be no
reckless sacrificing Of resources"
ALASKA is destined for statehood in
few years."
"Where there Is possibility Of better
ment in federal machinery of admin
istration, Improvement should and will
be effected"
Other conclusions presented by Pres
ident Harding were:
That generous appropriation should
be made for road building.
That the federal government should
he more liberal in encouraging the
technical, scientific and demonstration
work in agriculture.
That restrictions should be laid on
the fisheries and on the forests.
That the development Of the coal
mines must await time and economic
conditions.
That the government should retain
ownership and operation Of the Alas
kan railroad.
During the Presidents illness the
greatest concern was felt and ex-
pressed in all foreign countries, and
their governments were constantly
advised Of his condition.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
COOLIDGE is GIVEN OATH

Plymouth, Vt.-Calvin Coolidge,
vice president of the United States,
was notified that through the death
of President Harding he succeeded to
the Presidents chair.
Calvin Coolidge received the oath
of office from his father, and became
Americas thirtieth President.
He raised his right hand and re-
peated, after his father:
ri do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully execute the office Of Presi-
dent of the United States, and I will,
to the best of my ability, preserve,
protect and defend the Constitution
of the United Staes."
News Of President Harding's death
came as a complete surprise to the
Coolidges, who had retired shortly af-
ter 10 o'clock, as had been their GUS
tom during the three weeks they had
spent here, thinking the President
was we'll on the road to recovery.
The vice president was visibly af-
fected when the news Of the death of
the President was conveyed to him.
A message from Attorney General
Daugherty to Vice President Coolidge
suggested that he take the oath of Of
fee Immediately as president of the
United States.
The attorney generals telegram to
Mr.. Coolidge said: II suggest you
take steps Immediately to take presi-
Dental OATH"
Washington-Genera ]. J. Pershing
leaves Washington on 10000 mile tour
to inspect summer training camps and
observe progress Of new citizen army
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
His Western Trip.

to Join pieces of skins together into
garments. In Lapland the natives en-
broider their reindeer skin clothing
with needle of reindeer bone, three of
reindeer sinew and applique Of strips
of hide.
Travellers say that in Central Africa,
among the primitive tribes there, the
girls embroider skins with figures of
flowers and animals, supplementing
the effect with shells and feathers.
Among the ancient Greek textiles
exhumed from Crimean graves are
both tapestries and cmbroideries. now
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Brief Sketch of
Warren G. Harding's Life

A covenant Of limitation to naval
Great Britain, France, Japan and Italy.
A treaty between the same powers
as to the use Of submarines and nox-
ious gases in warfare.
A treaty between the United States,
Great Britain, France and Japan re-
lating to their insular possessions and
their insular dominions in the Pacific,
with declaration reserving American
rights in inundated territory.
A treaty between the nine powers IN
the conference relating to principles
and policies to be followed In matters
concerning China.
A treaty between the nine powers
relating to Chinese customs tariff.
France refusing to consider the
limitation of land armament at the
present time, that part Of the confer
ence fell through. But what 1t did
achieve was considered a great step
toward the attainment Of world peace.
The treaties were soon ratified by the
United States senate and the British
parliament, and the other nations fol-
lowed suit, though for long time 1t
was feared France would not accept
the pacts. However, President Hard
ing lived to see them ratified by the
French chamber and senate.
Favored Entering World Court.
Mr.. Harding had not been long in
the White House before it appeared
that he did not favor entire isolation
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
WHY TAKE
IAxA1lvEs7
Discovery by Science Has
Replaced Them.

Pills and salts give temporary relief
from constipation only at the expense
Of permanent injury, says an eminent
medical authority.
Science has found q newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature It.
self.
In perfect health q natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this
natural lubricant is not sufficient.
Doctors prescribe Nujol because 1t
acts like this natural lubricant and
thus secures regular bowel movements
by Natures own Observation-Disclosures
As Nujol is not a medicine or laxa-
tive, it cannot grippe and, like pure
water, 1t Is harmless and pleasant.
Nujol is used in leading hospitals.
Get a bottle from your druggist
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Double Entry.

I was entering a large bank building
through the revolving doors one eve
ming just as a great crowd Of employ
ees was passing out. One, large
woman, seemed to hurry. I was just
about to step out of the door when this
woman stepped into my compartment
and gave the door a vigorous shove.
She had evidently not seen me at all,
as I am of slight build and the lights
were dim. The door started to whirl
rapidly around and there was nothing
for it but to trot back around as fast
as I could, which 1 did, to the accom-
paniment Of profuse apologies from
my companion and much applause
from the spectators.-Chicago Tribune.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09

Of the United States from European
affairs, but believed this country
would have to do its part in the res
toration Of Europe to peace and sta
bility. This feeling became more evil
dent early In 1923 when he proposed
that America should accept member
ship in the International Court Of JUS
tice which had been founded under
the auspices Of the League of Nations.
The President was as insistent as ever
that this country should keep out Of
the league, but believed the court was
or would be Independent of the greater
organization. Against the advice Of
some leaders Of his party, he reiterated
this advice on several occasions, and
his plan formed the subject of some
Of his addresses on his last and fatal
trip through the West. He did not
think it would split his party, and
boldly continued to advocate 1t. Not
withstanding this, it was assumed to
be almost a certainty that President
Harding would be nominated in the
Republican national convention of
1924.
Mr.. Hardings home life was ideal
save that he had no children. He and
Mrs. Harding, who was Miss Florence
King of Marion, were devoted to each
other and she was always his true
helpmate, both in Ohio and in Wash
ington. In the national capital Mrs.
Harding quickly made herself loved
by all with whom she came in contact,
and during the Western trip she was
more eager even than the President
to meet and mix with all kinds Of
people.
His Western Trip.
President Harding's Alaska trip was
originally planned for the summer of
1922. He inherited the so-called
t"Alaska problem" Alaska seemed to
be on the down grade, with decrease in
population and mining output, threat
ened extinction Of the fishing industry
and numerous other unfavorable
symptoms. The situation apparently
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09

called for the establishment Of a def
mite Alaskan policy. Various plans
were discussed, including a transfer of
control to the Interior department
from the score or more Of governing
bureaus. President Harding's plans
for 1922 came to naught, but this year
hs. determined to get first-hand infor-
nation. He was accompanied by Sec
Rotary Work Of the Interior depart
ment, Secretary Wallace Of the AGrl-
cultural department and Secretary
Hoover of the Department Of Com
merce, all of whom are Immediately
concerned in the Alaskan situation.
The President left Washington at
the end Of June and journeyed leisure
~ to the Pacific Northwest by special
train, making speeches at st. Louis,
Denver, Helena. Spokane and other
cities. Incidentally he visited two of
the national parks. First he went to
Zion in Utah, the newest Of our ma
tional parks, which Is a many-colored
gorge cut by the Rio Virgin. Next he
visited Yellowstone in Wyoming, Gre
ated in 1872, the first national park in
history and largest and most famous
Of the nineteen parks Of our system.
Here he motored, boated, fished, fed
the bears and had a good time. His
plans also included visit to Yosemite
upon his return trip, but that was
abandoned.
Saw Much Of Alaska.
The President celebrated the Fourth
of July in the United States and then
started for Alaska on the U. s. trans
port Henderson. His Alaskan trip was
extensive. He went the length Of the
new government railroad and visited
the capital, Juneau, and the principal
cities. He also was shown the best Of
the majestic scenery.
On his return trip Mr.. Harding
stopped off at Vancouver, creating
precedent in that he was the first
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
CALVIN COOLIDGE

and the others, quick" meaning the
physicians. Brigadier General Charles
E. Sawyer, personal physician to the
President, was in nearby room but
when he hurried into the room med
ical skill was useless.
The death of the nations chief, exec
utive was announced in these words:
1.-THE President died instantaneous
ly and without warning and while
conversing with members of his fam
lily at 1880 p. m"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Both Touether,

swell, that's funny calculated the
landlord Of the tavern at Wayover-
behind.
"Eh?" returned a guest who was
lounging on the veranda.
"Why, there goes our local pride
liar arm in arm with our climate liar.
Usually they don't hunt in pairs.
There must be bunch Of juicy scan
dal that one knows and the other
hasn't heard about before. kansas
City Star.
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Up in the Air,

After a recent storm had laid low
a number Of fences and trees and up
set things generally. Bobbie, age four.
was viewing the wreckage. Turning
to his mother, he said:
TITS a good thing / wasn't out last.
night or that wind would have blown
me up in heavens lap"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
EMBROIDERY IS ANCIENT ART
Has Been Practiced for Ages Among
Both Civilized and Savage
Peoples.

Embroidery Is the art Of ornament
ing cloth and other materials with the
needle. Most Of the emb-oideries made
today are usually copies Of the ancient
ones. .".. .....
Embroidery is believed to have been
applied to skins almost as soon as
needle and thong were first employed
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Removing scorch In Clothing.

A slight discoloration In clothing
caused by a scorch can be removed
by rubbing with fine sandpaper. This
does not mean sandpaper Of the quail
ity that is used to remove paint from
wood or the amount Of energy required
in this feat, or you might a well buy
q new garment
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09

preserved In the hermitage at Petro-
grad. One Of the embroideries is at
tributed to the Fourth century B. G.
and is In colored woods on wool.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Boon to Railroad Passe noers.

To eliminate the unintelligible call
ing Of railroad stations by hoarse-
voiced passenger train conductors, q
device in Prague automatically dis
plays electric-illuminated signs In cars
Just before the arrival at each station.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
One Of Best FORAGE crop.

An expert Of the Kentucky college
Of agriculture says that Dwarf Esser
rape Is one Of the best forage crons
for sheep and lambs.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Survival.

SURVIVAL.
"Hard-tack, similar to the war bis
cult supplied to modern armies. was an
article of food for the Roman soldiers
In the Second and Third centuries, A.
D."-New York Sun.
And, judging from experiences in the
Twentieth century, A. D., they left
lot of 1t stored somewhere.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-08-09
Use Brains In Farmino.

Any man can make enough to eat
and wear on a farm. It is the brains
that one puts into farming that brings
profit and success. @a E..t g..
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-15

tho bottom of the boat, caught MS
Quick ear. Without turning his head
no happened to be just then squeezing
the water out of his hair before put
tino his shirt on-he was able to eaten
q GLIMPSE Of the ivory butt of a six
gun protruding from a pocket OF the
black frock coat as it was being tucked
hack in the pile with the tall hat and
shiny boots.
Nor was that all-with a dizziness
that would hardly have been expected
in one of his profession. the slim I'M
oers were feeling over the other W
stacks of clothes as If making sure
that the six-gun he had just tucked
awav was the only one in the crowd.
still, probably such an intention was
farthest from his thought. Six-gun and
all # was likely merely another OF the
MANY eccentricities of a mar who had
the double drawback of being a profess
sor ne well as a tenderfoot-in the
ewes of the woodsman, a mblnatl
about as bad as could be made.
Uncle Nick and Counterman hao
inst finished hauling in the seine when
lack Warhope, followed by the preach
OF. came down the bar and reJolned
them. But the old mans prediction
about losing the fish proved correct.
CONTINUED on next to last page)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-15

M a thorn bush, don't low it'd hep
is preachin' none. An / reckon he
shore must be some preacher, r he
wouldn't be where e is-teachin' in a
college that makes preachers. l bet
wa he can cipher plum through any
'rethmetic you ear hand i'm, an they
say he's posted on purt nigh everything
that's goin' on, r ever went on"
"That amt neither hyur mr. there"
argued Zeke. 'That amt no more'n
his duty. an what the taxpayers back
whar e come from r. payin' i'm FIR"
'Duty r no duty" rejoined the fish
erman, cts a dern good sign"
"AlI the same" snapped the post
master. "if | had a gal-which | amt
got, MA never had-I wouldn't want
'er throwed with i'm like Sine Collins
gal is, an she shouldn't be, nuther."
saw, well, Zeke,' drawled Uncle
Nick, "if she tuck after 'er daddy in
looks, l reckon they wouldn't be no
great danger"
The raucous laugh that followed
from the crowd Jared the postmaster.
81 don't care what yu say" he
shrilled in his high, thin voice, Tickle
Collins got good looks enough, if that's
what y'U want. l dunno what Slime
Collins a-thinkin' about. 1t amt like
i'm, t. take in a teetotal f%urriner that
away. preacher r no preacher-don't
keer If e was a classmate O. Ken's.
That amt no recommend, nohow-
bein' a classmate O. Ken's-f'r he wus
as orn'ry as the devil makes 'em.
They're boun' to be throwed t'gether
more'n they ough' t be-"
"Ain't much more'n a kid, nuther,"
the blacksmith remarked, apparently
thoughtfully impressed, as he searched
his pockets for a match.
"Som'er's around seventeen r eight
cen"
The postmaster glanced across at
Uncle Nick, as if for confirmation of
his statement. The old man took the
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-15
Continued from last week.
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER Lon the banks of the
Wabash stand Texie Colin n Jack
Warhope, young and very much in love.
Tickle is the only daughter of old Pap
Simon. rich man and money-lender.
Jack is the orphan bound boy of Pap
Simon. who had foreclosed a mortgage
on the WarhOpe estate. At first IeXle
and Jack ak sadly of Ken Colin, the
girls missing brother. Then Jack says
that in ten days his servitude Will be
over, that he will go to California Tor
gold and that he will come back. Then
the Milford stage comes in, bringing
Rev. Caleb Hopkins, the new minister
of Buckeye, in the Flatwoods.
CHAPTER I.-Simon Colin welcomes
the minister and introduces the viii
layers. The preacher is a young mar
with a beard, enormous spectacles, stin
neck stock and patent leather boots.
CHAPTER III.-At supper at the
Colin home the preacher, who had been
Ken's roommate at college, tells how
the boy killed a gambler and dlsap-
peared. His father attributes Ken's
fall from grace to his red lock Of hair,
an inheritance from Red Colin. a
pirate in the days of Elizabeth. Then
Pap Simon has a sort OF stroke,
brought on by reading a letter, from
Ken, somewhere in New York who
curses his father on his death bed. A
postscript by another hand says ne
Is dead.