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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
HAIRCUT IN
ENGLAND is
DIFFERENT
Chair Is OId-Fashioned
straightforward Affair
Price Is Low.
BY JOHN w. RAPER

I-1N ENGLAND: You can hardly
II call a visit to a barber shop in
either England or Scotland a
pleasure trip. 1 have been in all
kinds, from a cents for a shave and
10 cents a haircut, up to 81 cents for
a haircut and 25 cents for a shave,
and one is about as uncomfortable
as the other.
The average cost of a haircut is
about IS cents, and of shave or
cents.
The barber is all right, but his chair
is relic of the Druids. 1t is a heavy,
straight-bottonn, straight-back affair.
1t reminds you of the chair in which
they seat you at an American bank
when you go there to borrow money,
or the chair in the hallway, close to
the front door. in the residence of an
American who made a tubful of
money two years ago.
/ The principal difference is that the
barber chair is absolutely plain, the
back is lower and generally the seat
headrest that tits back a few inches
and sometimes the entire back can be
tilted.
Shaving Mug Big
The shaving mug is a cumbersome
affair, about twice the height of the
American mug. Invariably the bar.
Der uses a soap powder Now and
then you find a shop in which he uses
no mug, but shakes the powder into
the palm Of his hand, works up the
lather with a brush and then covers
your face.
When you get a haircut he care
fully tucks in long strip of cotton
between your neck and the towel to
make sure no hair goes down your
back. In some shops the customer
slips on a long white coat that opens
in the back.
The customer seldom takes off his
collar for either a shave or haircut
and have seen none take off his
coat.
Turns on Hose
After finishing the shave, the bar
Der stands off a few feet and sprays
you with scented water, enough for
use in a flower garden. If not an or
chard
The old-fashioned revolt wing brush
is much in use.
In Scotland the barber touches
your face with a towel which he
hands to you to, finish the job. which
struck me. after few trials, as an
idea not half bad.
When customer gets a shave In
some of the cheaper shops he must
not expect OF get anything but a
shave. If he wishes his face washed
afterward or his hair combed he must
pay for IT or do Ii himself.
I have seen in London a number Of
signs, Shave and hair combed, Adj
Is cents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
FORCED STOPS AT GRADE CROSSINGS

m HE Times has Worthington president
Of the Cincinnati, indianapolis Western Railroad copies
of grade crossing ordinances passed by the cities of Waukegan
North Chicago, Ill
These ordinances require all automobiles full
before railroad tracks, that the drivers
if the tracks clear Drivers crossing without stopping and
looking subject arrest and fines Thus they being
forced stop, look and>lsen for their safety.
The number of automobile accidents grade crossings
this is astounding, says Mr. Worthington The rail
roads have forth exhaustive effort accidents of
this which of great expense but
apparent much be done that railroads themselves
accomplish 1t up to the newspapers carry
neveendng campaign of education and support reasonable leg
saion that they be induced further this of hu
manity
Railroad crossing accidents wholly unnecessary They
always result from caresness namuch the railroads
doing everything that practicable prevent such casualties
only and reasonable that should be
forced by mandatory laws and prosecutions that will tend
minimize the losses and suffering that result from the general
disregard for the rights of the railroads operate their
the public demands well the disregard for
safety which is often marked by fatal results
The Indianapolis Times urges all communities pass ord
like those of Wakegan and North Chicago At the
time all distractions should be removed railroad
that when drivers do stop they have trouble
what's coming
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Welcome
By BERTON BRALEY


had a good time for a while
When Ma and the kids were away,
lived in true bachelor style
And I was exceedingly gay.
held poker parties galore
While was the boss of the shack,
But-being alone is bore,
Thank Heaven, the familys backi
/ reveled in leaving my 5nipes
Wherever I happened to be,
The ashes that fell from my pipes
We're not any worry to me.
But now | am sick of the mess,
The clutter l left in my track
Is causing me woe and distress.
Thank Heaven, the family's back
There's dishes piled high in the sink,
Milk bottles all over the place,
I've lost half my laundry, I think,
And some of my shoes l can't
trace
There aren't any sheets on my bed.
The pillows are pretty near
black
The things that my better half said
But golly, I'm glad she is back!
I'm weary of restaurant grub,
I'm weary of poker and pool,
The nights that l spent at the. club
Were sad, sad affairs, as a rule;
| guess for gay single life
I've wholly forgotten the knack,
I've longed for the kinds and the
wife,
Thank Heaven, the family's back!
Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
(1OM SIMS
| Says
ri !ENT talk in the United
Tx States of adopting the Consti-
A tuition of the United States

ri h ,ENT talk in the United
Tx States of adopting the Consti-
G tuition of the United States
has quoted down.
Either pantalettes or safety pin
shortage have hit England.
Lightning stunned four Chicago
golfers. Let this be a warning to
fishermen who lie, also.
Football news is back Notre Dame
players must take dancing The two
are the same.
A dollar buys almost a newspaper
headline of German marks.
Took an American twenty-seven
hours to swim the English channel
He ought to buy motor boat.
Boston man broke a robbers nose.
Never stick your nose into other peo-
pies business.
Two New York crooks who had no
etiquette books slapped a girls face
and took $4,264.
The world gets better. French
haven't enough oil for a war.
Autos are so scarce in parts of
Mexico, Jose Silva of Mazamitla has
lived 122 years.
Old straw hats make the COWS
give better milk
We will have nutting parties soon,
after nut coal.
The water melon crop is short.
This is verified by statistics and by
dry cleaners
France thinks it is her treaty and
Germany's treat
Would you believe the oldest type
writer is only Sc?
Vacations are about over. all ex-
cept the scratching.
It's very, very foolish Congress
man who doesn't have his picture
made pitching hay.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
SPEAKING OF GASOLINE!

n HE price of gasoline drops few
Norfolk to San Francisco, including thousands in Marion
County Immediately begin counting the trfng pennies bliss
fully ignorant of the fact that every day they wasting
money than they have saved by the drop price
gas.
To be gasoline prices ought to be fair and equitable
there absolutely for argument about bu that has
nothing do with the 7500OO0OO gallons of gas yearly
by improper rbureor adjustment and accumulated cargon
posits in the cylinders
More than 95 cent of the automobiles of the country
operating with faulty carburetors accumulated carbon
deposits which, if corrected would %
gasoline used the research board of the National
torsts' Association.
of the 95 cent and probably u.s.
are wasting oneourh of the gasoline you buy And it's
your fault
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Science

Infantile paralysis is probably the
worst Gripping disease Of childhood
1t occurs In epidemics.
The cause oS infantile paralysis still
remains a mystery. Researches made
by Prof. Charles T. Brues, OF Harvard
University, now have placed the
family cat under suspicion. The
flea of the cat is supposed to be the
injecting agent.
The prevalence of the cat flea is
seasonal. The fleas increase and de-
crease at tho same period and in about
the same proportion as the cases of
infantile paralysis. The attention of
all Investigators Of this subject Is be
ing attracted to the theory advanced
by Professor Brues.
With the defeat of infantile par
alysis most of the diseases of child
hood will have been abolished by
science. A few years ago, it was
supposed that 1t was impossible for
children to avoid having certain
number of these diseases. 1t is now
known that there is no more necessity
for these than for other and later
diseases.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

To the Editor Of The Times
1 saw an article in the paper urg
ing women to vote. l can not under
stand why women have the right to
take mems places
Who fought and won the war? Men
did
How much better times were when
men were the head of everything
Women remained at home and took
care Of what was made. The men
wore the pants. Now many women
wear them. They take the offices,
rule the world. vote and work where
men should.
Yes, women and girls have to work,
which they do; but they can work at
so many things and stay in a WON
ans place and leave voting and filing
Of offices out.
Now, men, If the women are going
to wear the pants, step out and take
the women's places and let the women
make the living.
READER OF TIMES.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
FARMERS GETTING "WIsE"

ATURAL turn of conversation of farmers visiting the
in dianapois livestock hogs are bringing
crop
Estimates of loss about 25 bushel according
the majority of farmers within ffyme radius Indianapolis
Government bulletins blame ovrproducton for the situation
The estimated at 793000000 bushels is far of
demand experts say Europe isn't buying the surplus AS
farmer ersely put it. The farmer simply is the hole with
way out "
In many sections however farmers showing signs
going arke> The bulletins
production Indicate that enough farmers quitting
raising game to lower production 155 per fall
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Heard in Smoking Room

The train ran on to a siding directly
opposite the main street of the town.
You know the kind of town it was:
Not a soul in sight, except Bill Wyg-
ant leaning against a post that sup.
ported the postoffice awning. Not a
thing to disturb the dust in the street
except when Bill lazily catapulted a
COB of tobacco juice out into the thor
oughfare. Lonesome.
Gee said the man In the corner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Observations

If this scheme for the conservation
Of wild life takes in the right people,
1t is going to be a great help.
Massachusetts is beginning to feel
its breakfast cereal One of It's ma
tives swan the English channel the
other day, and then there Is Cal
It must have been a shock to Oscar
Underwood to find that his lightning
rod attracted nothing more than bolt
from Bryan.
'Seph Daniels has lost his Navy
shirt out in Oklahoma. When will we
ever he able to rid ourselves of these
terrible aftermaths of the war?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Sunday
(Bluffton. Bannerl

Seven gunner held up and robbed
one hundred seventy restaurant guests
at Detroit early Sunday morning. If
those customers had only gone to
early morning service instead of lap
ping over so late Saturday night, they
would have gotten off much cheaper.
But think of the seven men robbing a
hundred and seventy!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

I'D like to spend my vacation In this
town. guess not"
Eyes, wouldn't, IT, replied HIS neigh
Dor smoker. This place makes me
think of what Attorney Lowry of In
dianapolis said to one of his clients.
The latter, one day, asked Lowry if
he had ever been In Mattsville
.Mattsville?" repeated Lowry,
thoughtfully. Yes, I've been In
Mattsville. I spent three weeks there
In one afternoon recently"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
What Editors
Are Saying
Slogans
(Muncie Press

Already from the Democratic camp
of the West is heard again the 1920
rallying cry, "McAdoou dor But
from the South comes the rumble.
THE South is under Underwood. "
And Bill Bryan from the classic Ever
glades of Florida emits the battle
shrek, I'VE want no 'wetp" To all
and sundry candidates the New York
ers say, I'VE have Smith to beat them
with" 1t looks like a good time
would be had by all.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Animal Facts

Cotton raisers in the South have
discovered that the. plebian goose will
not touch a cotton plant, but will de.
stroy all other growth between the
rows of cotton. Hence. being short
OF field help because Of the negro mi.
grafton to the North, they are turn
ing geese into their cotton fields to
save the crop from the weeds. A
goose to the acre is sufficient.
The Arctic tern holds the worlds
record for migration. 1t breeds even
within ~ degrees CT the north pole,
ard thereabouts, and on it's southern
flight it goes to the edge of the Ant
arctic continent, distance OF II 900
miles Practically. the birds. yearly,
make q flight around the worad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Telephones
South Bend Times)

1t is to be hoped that the officials
of this city will join in a vigorous
fight against the increased telephone
rates demanded by company to
which the people of this State have
been exceptionally kind. vt5
The whole trend of modern business
is toward lowered costs and the teIe-
phone company has prided itself upon
being one of the most progressive of
the billion dollar businesses OF the
Nation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
A Thought

For a small moment have 1 for
saken thee; but with great
mercies will | gather thee. In a
little wrath | hid my face from
thee for a moment; but with ever
lasting kindness will I have mercy
on thee.-Isa. SAT, s.
AS freely as the armament EN-
braces the world, or the sun pours
forth impartially his beams, SO mercy
must encircle both friend and foe
Schiller.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Reformation
Lafayette Journal and Courier

Lafayette Journal and Courier
When Indiana, in her State Constitu-
ton, proclaimed the theory for her
jails and prisons, and for the admins
tration of the laws, that the thing to
be sought was reformation rather
than svindictive justice" the new
commonwealth was far ahead Of the
times. This humanitarian and prac-
ticable idea, however, has gone far
since that early day of Hoosier vision
and craftsmanship.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Read to Sisters Teller

The orchestra was playing a soft
dreamy air when young man in the
first balcony. taking his girls hand,
said: Dearest, I have loyed you,
adored you for months and If you
would only"
'Sh-hp' came from a man in the
seat in front of them.
Ssh! yourselfr' retorted the young
man. They advertise this as a Pop
Concert and I'm going to pop or bust. 2
Then turning to the fair creature
at his side he began again.-Boston
Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Garbage Collections

To the Editor Of The Times
l see by The Times that the board
of sanitary commissioners is going
to buy sixteen new garbage and ash
collection trailers about Sept IS. Isn't
there some way of moving that date
NJ little. Several of us folks out
at Twenty-F'ifth and Talbot SITS, just
can't see how WE'RE going to store
our garbage that long.
Although we're on the schedule for
visits Tuesday and Friday the col
lector did not come until Saturday
last week, and then only after some
of us had kicked"
Then he failed to come Tuesday of
this week.
SMALL TAXPAYER.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Naming Baby

Now what shall we name the
baby?" asked the professors wife.
Why" CALCULATED the learned man
in establishment, this species has
been named for centuries. This is a
primate nammalhomo sapiens. The
Forecast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Mother at the Fortune.TelIer,s

How was the seance?"
"a eat success. Nine. Hokus
mater1a led Napoleon Bonaparte,
Marie ! ntoinette and julius Caesar. .
quite a distinguished gathering"
yes, and I was not aware until
after the seance that all three could
speak English fluently. "-Birming
ham Age-Herald
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

The editor is willing to print views
of Times readers on interesting SUBJ
jects. Make your comment brief.
Sign your name as an evidence of
good faith. II win not be printed
# you object.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Indiana
Sunshine

What are Clinton children going 70
do Sept. 4? The question is worrying
lot of anxious parents for that is
the day on which school starts and a
circus comes to town. But the kids
know that they only have to go to
classes for a short time In the morn.
ing.
So wild Is the golf craze in the Caiu-
met region that six new golf courses
are under construction or plans for
them are being formulated. Hobart,
Crown Point and Whiting are building
new courses. Hammond plans two
new ones and ehe Inland Steel Com
pany viii build one for it's employees
Twelve hundred miles by auton1o-
bile on a purse of SIS dollars and
with no bad luck save two punctures
were the experiences of Olivia and
Mildred Hall, Fanny Ross, Leone
Wright and Alberta Bruce Of Column
bus. They made a trip to Washington
D. C.
Persons in Brazil who took notice
of the cars that passed over the Ma
tional road there Sunday reported they
saw more cars bearing Missouri H.
sence plates than automobiles from
other States.
A weed survey of Upton and Madi-
son counties by A. A. Hansen Of the
Purdue extension staff revealed fifty
varieties. One plant OF water hem
lock, "a deadly poison to both man
and animals. was found.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Family Fun
Johnny Plays Hockey

Johnny, fear you were snot at
school yesterday"
HIM! / know the teacher told you.
A woman can never keep secret. -
Boston Transcript
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

Who held the heavyweight box
ing championship the longest?
John l.. Sullivan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
Q u E S T 1 o N s
.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. Y. Avenue. Washing
ton, D. c.. inclosing cents in stamps.
Medical, legal, love and marriage ad-
vice cannot be given, nor can extended
research be undertaken or papers,
speeches. etc. be prepared. Unsigned
letters cannot be answered. but all let
ters are confidential. and receive per-
sonal replies.-Editor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

What is filed milk? Is it wnote-
some?
Milk from which the butter fat has
been removed. and a vegetable oil,
usually cottonseed oil. substituted. It
Is put on the market in the form of
evaporated or condensed milk. The
last Congress passed a law prohibit
ing the interstate shipment OF filled
milk. and some few States, notably
Wisconsin. have passed laws prohibit
ing it's manufacture. This would in
dictate at least that the Government
proper food for human consumption.
Did Roosevelt deliver his mes
sage to Congress in person?
No, Wilson was the first President
in recent years TO do so. Washing.
ton and Adams are said to have de1iv.
cred their messages in person. but
the custom was discontinued by JEFF
ferson and revived by Wilson.
What is the food value of but
termilk?
los calories per pound. 5
During the time the railroads
were under Federal control. from
Jan /. 1918. to March 1, 1920,
what was the loss sustained by
the Government in excess of the
operating expenses and rentals
over operating revenues?
Approximately 5000. 47S,766,
Is duelling against the law7
Yes, Ii is prohibited In al! States.
Why is NOT alcohol used more
extensively as a fuel for auto
motors?
Because of its cost.
How can one keep silver from
furnishing?
Silverware may be kept bright anc
clean by coating the articles warmed
with a solution Of collodion diluted
with alcohol.
or cupfull?
The word full used as a suffiz
drops one 81 hence. cupful, spoon
full, mouthful etc.
Is 1t correct to allow a strange
man on Pullman to give you
his lower berth in exchange for
your upper?
1t Is better to accept no fayors
from strangers. This is a courtesy
which might be accepted by an ell
derby or i'll woman, or a woman with
child, If it urged in a kind and
entirely sincere manner, but it is
usually best to decline, SIS one as a
rule should never accept favor
which will in any way inconvenience
any one else.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

In making butter how much
salt should be used?
The U. S. Department of Agricul
ture recommends about three-quarters
OF an ounce to each pound of butter
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22
What can be done to keep, bugs

What can be done to keep, bugs
out Of dried beans?
Put the beans in cotton bag and
place the bag in a light metal con-
tainer with a lid that fits very tight.
A lard can is very good for this pur-
pose,44 Set in the can, on the top of
the bag of beans, an old plate or sau-
GER In which has been put three or
four tablespoons of carbon disulphide.
Leave the beans In the can for three
or four days. Repeat the operation
In about thirty days. BY this time all
the bugs should be killed. Keep the
can in a cool place out of the sun
and away from fire or intense heat,
as the carbon disulphide is very in
f1ammable. It viii not have an in
furious effect on the beans, however.
When did Christianity begin In
France?
The early Frankish king, Clovis,
embraced Christianity 496 A. D.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

Is duelling against the law7
Yes, 1t is prohibited In al! States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

When Father Consents
do you think your father will
make any objection to our marriage?"
"Oh, mol He's always humored my
silliest wishesI' London Opinaon-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

Why is not alcohol used more
extensively as a fuel for auto
motors?
Because Of its cost.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-22

What is the food value of but
termilk?
165 calories per pound.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-02
DIFFICULT MAT AND CAGE
SCHEDULES AT PENN STATE

STATE COLLEGE, Pa, Nov a.
Two winter sports schedules have
just been announced, those for
Penn State wrestlers and basketball
men. Both are extremely difficult.
but are excellently arranged. The
wrestlers must meet the following
tough assignments: February 8,
Syracuse. at home; February 10,
Princeton, at home: February 20,
Navy, at home; March /, Lehigh,
away; March 8, Cornell. ut home;
March Is, Penn, at Philadelphia;
March 21-22, intercollegiate, at
Yale.
The cage team plays fifteen
games as follows: December 10,
Juniata, at home; January S,
Susquehanna, at home; January IL,
Carnegie Tech. at home; January IA.
Dartmouth, at home; January 10,
Gettysburg, at home; January 26,
Bucknell, at home; February 2.
Penn away; February 8, Duquesne,
at home; February Is, Pitt, away;
February 16, Carnegie Tech, away;
February %, Pitt, at home; March
/, Syracuse, away; March 8,
Allegheny, at home: March 8, La.
fayette, at home; March Is, SYRIA.
cuse. at home.