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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-31
REAPER BEATS ST0RK
Health Board Figures Show Death In
crease in 1924.
what's the matter with indiana

What's the matter with Indiana?
II statistics of the State board OF
health for 1924 are to be taken as an
indication, the old grim reaper is now
racing ahead of births.
Deaths in the State increased 3,279
for the first ten months over the total
number OF deaths for that period last
year, according to H. M. Wright, dt-
rector of the division of vital sta
tistics. The total number of births
was only an increase of 1917 over
last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
Printed Bed
Spreads, $1.89

Morning glories, daisies,
and other flowers, printed on
unbleached sheeting, creating
artistic bedspreads. Sizes "a
x90, 81x9O and 90x99 inches.
PaIais Royal Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
Lunch Cloths
and Napkins

Japanese effects, printed in
colors, on bleached sheeting.
48-inch Cloths, 94c.
0O-inch Cloths, $1.44.
9O-inch Cloths, $1.94.
1S-inch Napkins, 6 for TAO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
Boys Suits to be 7

These are considered wonder at 81.
Two and one-piece Tub suits-of linene, cham
bray and sateen, in MILDLY and Oliver Twist
models. The tailored effects make these suits
look worth more than dollar.
Size to s years in all styles at 70c.-PaIais
Royal Basement Store
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25

Chiffon Hose-Women's Black Silk Chiffon Hose;
reinforced; size to 10; slight rregulars of co -
= $1.00 grade. Reduced to. .............. OOO
Palais Royal Basement Store
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25

In all sizes up to 10 years usually here to
years. The pref Christmas demand has elm
mated the larger Sizes Touches of hand wo1
at vital points-fast color materials and faitl
full needlework make these best possible Sill
dresses. Tomorrow at CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
BY MARIAN HALE

NEW YORK. April 28.-If you
had to keep your weight down to a
certain figure, or lose your job, could
you do it?
You could" replies Virginia
Brown Faire with conviction.
She's positive because she does it
herself. This motion picture actress
has to stay at exactly 10 pounds.
no more, no less, or violate her new
contract and lose her job.
So she's found the way.
''Take the springboard route to
symmetry" is her advice.
81 wish I could impress upon
every non-aquatic girl in the coun-
try the Joy, satisfaction, health and
beauty that come from swimming
and diving" she says.
"Evervone who lives within com
mutinG distance Of a swimming tank
should use it. Particularly do I be.
lieve women should learn how to
swim and dive 50 that as soon as
the weather permits they will be
able to enjoy the natural water ia
cilities."
"The racing nlunqo is wonderful
exercise. It should he token 1T
point near water lovel. The object
is to swim along the surface of the
water without wcttino the back.
Take a full breath loan to-rn~d
the water while swinging arms ho-
hind Swing well ont and over Tho
head and spring off nushin@ from
4Lo o,,I &c +bo e,,,.i,, 81 ,oxI ~ ,,o4
lift the head from between the ar7rs.
For the back dive stand on the
balls of the feet on the end of the
board back to the water. SDring
upward, holding the head heck. Eeep-
ing the back arched. Keen the
arms fully extended beyond the head
until after the water is entered.
"The swan dive is beautiful FROM
a run the takeoff is made from both
feet. The spring should be upward
rather than outward.
GAS YOU life the bodv. the arms
should be placed in position ut right
angles to the body and held out
stretched for ar appreciable time
Upon entering. the water the hands
must be together. the body archad
and the leos held straight with the
toes pointed
'For the somesault, the takooff
is the same as in the swan dive, The
legs are held straight, the turn is
made bv dropping the chin sharply
to the chest and the entry is made
feet first, when the head is thrust
backward and the back IS arched
The arms should be held with the
elbows sharply hent and the finger
tips on the shoulders,
"These four exercises" Miss Faire
concludes. "are uneoreIed for SYM
metrical development"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
PELHAM WILL HAVE
POULTRY SALE MAY II

PELHAM, April 27.-The Pelham
branch of the Mitchell County Poul-
try association will hold co-opera-
tive poultry sale here May II. They
had planned to have the sale later
but were forced to move up the date
because of the large number of
chickens which are about -Sea-s' for
market.
Poultry raising is receiving a great
deal of attention in Pelham and the
county. There are many backyard
plants" in town which are proving
remunerative investments. People
who have spare time, and many who
are unable to do regular or heavy
work, find their flocks interesting
and profitable.
The poultry association is making
rapid Roadway in getting the people
interested and its membership is
daily increasing. This will be Pei
hams second cooperative poultry
sale and all of the business houses
will work for its success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
ANERICUS DOCTORS TO
ATTEND STATE MEETING

Americas physicians and their
friends will be interested in the
state convention of the Georgia
Medical association, converting for a
three days session at Savannah next
Wednesday. Some VIII attend.
In a letter to a local member, =.
R. Dancy, chairman of the Savan-
nah committe on arrangements says
in part:
Il hope I shall have the pleasure
of seeing you in Savannah at the
convention next week. The commit
tee on arrangements has prepared
special entertainments for the ladies
and would like to see a fairly large
attendance of them. The ladies COM
mittee has planned a rece2t 'on-tea
at the Golf club, an automobile trip
and shore luncheon, and b2nqHet
at Hotel Tybee, in addition to an
tomobile rides"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
KANSANS DEBATE
FREAK LEGISLATION
Pensions For Farmers Advocated
1Nesclution Endorsing Ford,
f1aydings Name Substituted

TOPEKA, Kansas, April % -
Freak legislation did not pIav as
prominent q role IN the Kansas leg
islatlVe session, just ended as has
oeep the custom heretofore, party
Leaders assert. Several measures Of
thls nature, however, furnished the
legislators with occasional diver
sion.
One in particular, calling for auto
mobile tags on front, near and sides
OF cars, reached a stage where it was
amended to include also tags on the
top and bottom, before the enact
ing clause and was stricken out
Some of the statesmen argued that
The tag on top would aid air police
IN bandit chases, and every car
should carry tag on the under side
SO that victim, when run down,
may read the number of the license
as the car passes over him"
A bill calling for a pension for
farmers also elected jocund treat
ment. The original bill, introduced
by a farmer, provided for pensions
up to $50 month for both men
and women, the minimum being $40
a month for those residing on farms
ten years $50 for twenty years and
$50 for thirty years or more. One
senator, also a farmer, amended this
to make the pension payable only
to farmers with corHs on both hands
and bunions on both feet" The
measure was killed in the senate ag-
ricultural committee.
A democratic representative pre-
sented relosution endoring Henry
Ford for president, but the Repub-
ican majority of the state affairs
committee remodeled it to read
Warren G. Harding" instead of
Ford, and recommended it for pass
age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
DIR. j. B. TINGLE OPENS
CHTROpRACTTC OFFICE

DR.. j. B. TingIe, a graduate of the
Palmer School of Chiropractic of
Davenport, Iowa, has opened offices
in Americas for the practice of his
profession, in the Wheatley Build
ing on Windsor avenue, which will
be given exclusively to white pat
IRONS His office hours there will
be from 8 to ~ a. M, and from
q to 5 pi m.
DR.. Tingle will have offices for
the colored people, these to be To-
Gated on Forsyth street, the hours
to he from to 7 p. m.
DR.. Tingle became interested in
radio in the West, and his first
question on arriving here was an
inquiry If Americas were equipped
with radio. He said he heard some
snlendid programs in the large west
err stations, and the people of that
section use it practically as well as
for pleasure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
Popularity OF Last Season To Be
Swpassed-Marion Hale Ad-.
vises All To Follow Sport

The Playground swimming pool
opens Thursday, May 3, the com
mission in charge has announced.
and already the show windows are
filled with bathing suits.
The popularity of last year will be
exceeded this year, from present in
dications. Good, clean healthful
sport is a great community builder,
as well as one Of the ways to beat
the doctor and the druggist.
In signed article by Marion
Hale, N. E. A. writer, men and wo-
men are advised to resort to swim
ming and diving to keep one fit. Miss
Hale advises those overweight to re-
sort to this form of exercise to keep
thin, in the following story:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
BRIG. GEN. TRAVIS
EMORY ALUMNI ORATOR

ATLANTA, April Brigadier
General Robert J. Travis, of Savan-
nah, will deliver the alumni address
at Emory university Monday, June
q, according to an announcement to-
day. General Travis was graduated
from Emory in 1897.
Since his graduation he has been
engaged in the practice of law at
Savannah and for twenty-five years
has been connected with the National
guard, at present being commander
of the Thirtieth Field Artillery
brigade.
The alumni address will fellow a
number of class reunions, the an
nual alumni luncheon being held at
noon. The president Of The univer-
sity will give reception in the eve
ming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
TO ERECT NEW STORES.

VALD0STA, April 28.-Plans for
the six stores to be erected by 0. d.
Dalton on the Converse property
have been completed. Four Of these
stores will face Valley street, be-
tween the filing station and the
pesent Dalton building and the two
remaining stores will face on Pat
terson street north Of the filing sta
ton. The buildings will be two
story Of substantial construction and
the plans indicate that they will be
creditable to that section of the city
The upper floors will be divided into
convenient offices and a number of
these have already been rented.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
NEcREss ARRESTED

VALDOSTA, April 28.-Claudie
Shelton, a negress employed at a
local dry goods store, was arrested
by the police on a charge of stealing
The woman was alleged to have car
ried away from the store a consider
able amount of feminine wearing APP
pearel, including a valuable fur and
two dresses along with much deli
cate lingerie. Quite lot of the stol-
en- stuff, including the fur, was To-
Gated and seized by the police, but
two missing dresses have not been
located yet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
Playground Swimming Pool VIII Open On Thursday
Swim And Dive And Keep Your Weight Down
WAYCRoSS GROOMING

WAYCROSS, April 28.-Indica-
tons that the population of Way
cross is climbing toward $4,000
people are seen by T. H. Miller, tru-
ant officer, who was selected to take
the school census for the city, based
on his announcement that there are
approximately 1900 children within
the school ages of to Is years in
the city.
Three years ago when the census
placed the population of Waycross
around 10000 people there were
3056 children with the school ages
here. BY the ratio of 3056 to 49,
600 people, the 1000 school chill
dren would indicate a population in
this city around $4,000 people, by
Mr.. Miller's estimate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
BOY SCOUTS TO AID
MOSQUITO ERADICATION

MACON, April 28.-A course, the
purpose of which is to teach the Boy
Scouts to aid in the work of eradi-
eating the mosquito as a means of
Kidding Georgia of malaria, is to be
conducted at Mercer University May
1928 under the SUPERVISION of the
Georgia Board Of Health, according
to announcements by board Of health
officials.
Stanley A. Harris, national fial3
agent of the Bow Scouts of Ameri-
ca, is backing the movement, it is
stated, and will allow the Boy Scouts
to aid the board of health in every
way possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
RAILROAD SCHEDULE

Arrival and Departure of Passenger
Trains, Americas, Ga.
The following schedule figures
published as information and not
eyraranteed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
EMORY ADDS COURSE
IN RELIGIOUS EDUCCATION

ATLANTA, April Courses in
religious education have been added
to the curriculum of the Emory sum-
mer sessions, according to announce
ments by Dr. Ralph E. Wager, di-
rector Of the summer school. These
courses. are for the especial benefit
Of the Sunday school and church
workers of the South, it is stated,
but are regular university work and
count towards a degree like other
summer school courses.
The summer session will open
June ID, the first term ending July
Is and the second term August 20.
Students may attend either one or
both terms, it is stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
PACE THREE
HEAVY AUTO sHrpMENrs.

vALD0sTA, April 2s.1Raiillroad
officials state that there IS "a: let
down in general freight shipments,
but they declare that there is. no
slowing down of automobile ship
mems are coming in Valdosta as
well as many passing through the
railroad yards here. This indicates
that the business of selling automo-
biles is maintaining steady re-
cord not only in Valdosta but
through this entire section Of the
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
PENSIONS LATE IN FLOYD

ROME, April est will be some
time before the Floyd county pen
sions can be paid, according to Ordi-
nary Johnson, who says that, since
this county was one of the first to
receive the pension checks last year,
it win be one of the last this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28

Dempsey, former pugihst, IS
selling coal, and it would take him
to sell US very much now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
cEoRGIANs, INC, MEET MAY 8

MACON, April 28.-Delegates
from all sections of the state are
expected to attend the meetings of
Georgians, Incorporated, here May 8
when it is expected organization
plans of the association will be per-
fected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-28
MANY pIvoRcE CAsEs.

VALDOSTA, April 28.-More
than half the cases appearing on the
civil docket of the superior court for
the May term are divorce proceed
ings, an unusual showing for Lown-
des county. The calendar carries
total of ninety six cases.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
JESS IN TRAINING TOGS
SHOWS TO ADVANTAGE

NEW YORK. January 12.-Jess
willard worked out for an hour yes
terday in the Madison Square Garden
gymnaSiu in the presence of Tex
Rickard, Frank Flournoy and few
newspaper men. The public was eX-
cIuded, which didn't seem to please
a fair sized mob of fanatics that had
gathered about the 26th street en-
trance to the Garden in hope of see
ing the big fellow do his stunts. 1t
was announced that Willard will not
perform publicly for at least week.
He will work in private every day,
however.
1t can be said truthfully that Will
lard looked a good deal better in his
training togs than he did in his street
clothes. He has no ponderous paunch
and it seems entirely possible to us
that the rolls of fat about his waist
and hips could easily be removed
with a month of intensive training.
He obviously made very favorable
impression on the critics who had
gathered to see him work. Tex Rick
ards enthusiasm over the former
champs condition was unbOunded.
Tex insists that Jess could get him.
self into first-class condition within
four or five weeks.
Dundee was the only boxer admit
ted to yesterdays private exhibition
and Johnny was also enthusiastic
when it was concluded.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
WHITAKER WILL GIVE
EXHIBITION AT CHESS

a simultaneous exhibition of chess
playing will take place tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock in the capital
City Chess Club rooms, 1912 i street
northwest, third floor. when Norman
T. Whitaker will meet ali corners.
Whitaker is one of the recognized
chess masters of the United States,
and it is expected he will have be-
tween thirty-five and forty-hve con-
testants. There will be no charge for
admi ssion and no charge for playing.
Those contemplate playing have been
requested to bring their chess boards
and chessmen. because of the extra
ordinary demand for them.
Whitaker is noted as one of the
most rapid chess players in the coun-
try and, it is explained. neither guests
nor players need fear long session.
Gen. Nelson Miles, L. S. a, retired,
who was elected life member at
the last meeting of the club, has sig
nified his intention of being present
and taking part.
The new clubrooms are said to be
very much larger than those formerly
used and will afford ample accommo-
dation both for the players and for
the gallery.
Ladies have been invited to come,
either as PLAYERS or as guests of the
club, to observe the games.
Evening star., 1923-01-12

To me it is the most fascinating art
in the world. 1t really is an art, too
not merely science.
During the summer months up at
TruXton | worked as butch boy on the
accommodation train. ] sold glass
pistols filled with candy, magazines.
bananas. chewing gum-ali the
things that the butch boys still han
die out in the sticks l was one of
the smallest butch boys you ever saw
didn't weigh more than los pounds.
ScoGed at Curve Balls.
In those days people scoffed at the
idea of anybody making base ball
curve. 1t was but few years ago.
in fact, that many skepticS We're
really convinced.
In the smoking car. where I kept
my stuff, there were many converse
ttonS and arguments about base ball.
Very few believed that anybody could
pitch a curve.
What are you talking about?" said
panion. "There"-he pointed at me
lis little fellow who can pitch a
curve"
bet you $40 he can't" the other
came back. AT least, he can't prove
1t to me"
I'D like to take a dollar of that
myself" | chimed in. l was pretty
fresh in those days
The argument grew warmer and
warmer until the money was finally
put up. The conductor in the mean
time had come along and got in it,
Put Up Three stakes.
"Tll put up three stakes. twenty
feet apart" / suggested, "and / will
stand at one end of the row and the
catcher at the other. I'll bet / can
. make the ball go on the righthand
sidei of the middle stake and the
Evening star., 1923-01-12
DEMPSEY BATTLES TODAY,
BUT 1T Is LEGAL AFFAIR

Los ANGELES, Calf, January IL.
Jack Dempsey, heavyweight box
ing champion, was to enter a fight
today, but not with boxing gloves.
1t was to be a legal battle, with
the boxing champion the defendant
in a SIS, 900 damage suit instituted
by Owen Bartlett, n house painter,
who alleged he was-assaulted by
Joe Hyran Dempsey, Jacks
brother, and Teddy Hayes.
trainer, while working i'm Demsey's
home here.
Bartlett asserted Joe Dempsey
and Hayes were I'm the employ of
Jack at the time ne was "beaten
up, and therefore Jack shOuId pay
the damages, although Jack had
nothing to do personally with the
alleged assault.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
NO DEAL WITH BOSTON.
SAYS BOSS OF ORIOLES

BOSTON, January 1.-Two OF the
Baltimore Oriole star aggregation of
base ball players are to come to the
Boston Red SoX, in exchange for two
Red Sox players and sum between
$4,000 and $4,000. Harry Frazee,
owner of the Sox, has informed the club
secretary, Larry Graver. by telephone
from New York The Orioles who will
come to Boston will be two of the trio,
Johnny Boley. Max Bishop and Merwin
Jacobson. shortstop. second sacker and
outfielder. respectively. he said.
Owner FraZee told the secretary that
the deal with the International League
pennant holders would be completed to-
day.
Dunn Denies Deal Is On.
BALTIMORE, January 12.-Jack
Dunn. president of the Baltimore club
of the International League, in
formed the Associated Press last night
there was no truth to the report from
Boston that a deal was pending with,
Harry Frazee, owner of the Red SoX.
He stated over the telephone. that while
he was in communication with the Bos-
ton owner yesterday, there had been no
talk OF an exchange of players or their
purchase price.
MIR. Dunn wanted it to be known.
once and for all, that sJoe Boley, star
shortstop of his club, was not for sale
to any one at any price. He said that
in event of deal being made with Bos-
ton, BoleE;s name would absolutely not
be considered.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
FLOYD JOHNSON FACES
TEST IN TOM|GHT'S CO

NEW YORK, January 12.-FIoyd
Johnson. promising young Iowa
heavyweight, will stake his aspira-
tions for championship honors to-
night in a fifteen-round contest with
Bill Brennan. Chicago veteran. The
bout is the first of a series among
heavyweight contenders planned as
means of selecting a illogical op-
ponent" for Jack Dempsey, the title
holder.
Victory for Johnson will place him
in the front rapk of challenging
eligibles, who already include Jess
Willard, Harry Wills and Tom Glib
bonS
The Iowan has developed rapidly
within the past few months, and in
cluded Bob Martin. former A. Z. f.
champion among his victims. but he
will meet an experienced. hard-hit-
ting ring general in Brennan. The
latter twice has fought Dempsey in
recent years and was knocked out
both times, in 1918 in six rounds and
in 1920 in twelve rounds.