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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
Buying on Farm

To the Editor Of The Times
am in favor Of a bonus for the
ex-soldiers who went over seas and
fought TO save our country. and also
1 am IN favor OF the mailmen get
ting fair salary deal.
But as 70 what "A Reader" referred
to regarding the farmer. he surely
does not live on a farm and has no
idea OF what farming means. As to
trading eggs and chickens for coffee
and sugar and the like you can take
a whole basket OF eggs to the store
and receive anywhere from 10 to IS
cents a dozen for them. Ten dozen
eggs VIII bring from $50 to $3.50.
and with coffee 80 to so cents a pound.
sugar II TO 1914 cents and everything
else in proportion. you get very little
in trade.
II you sell your chickens you don't
get any eggs. Then. we are taxed on
these hens, and high at that.
Now. Mr.. Reader. when it comes to
a showdown. the farmer is getting the
rottenest deal OF the entire bunch, UNI
less it is the ex-service men. What
is our produce worth after we work
hard TO raise ii? Just whatever they
see fit TO give for IT,
n. NJ STANLEY,
Pittsboro, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
SOFT FOR CAR COMPANY

[ OBERT TODD president of the Indianapolis Street Rail
~ way Company and Taylor E. Gronnger corporation
sci for city, with the assistance of few other individuals
staged little vaudeville skt before the public service commits
sion Thursday. 1t was for the benefit of the public
The company and city representative appeared almost
perfect harmony.
Groninger made emphatic the miserable condition of the
company property. Todd agreed with him.
The answer, Todd brought out, is higher fares.
That's what think Mr. Todd GrOninger remarked, and
that about all there to it.
In other words everybody simply went through the motions
of holding hearing The company presented its carefully
pared exhibits in rapid fire order.
Goninger asked question of company witnesses which
brought the 'cryng necessity for higher fares Very little
said about efficient o inefficient operation.
Perhaps the company does need money But certainly
the undputed testimony presented the commission would
either way the other 1t investigation
in form only
Pretty soft for the company 1t wasn't required
TO make
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

and belonged to Individual member
under permits properly issued AS
consequence. every drop Of It mus
be returned to these owners for tn 4
undisturbed delectation of their guI
let's.
1t is a fine little object lesson
how a prohibition law does not pro
hibit A favored and bibulous few
fortified and protected by goverT
mental permits, may booze to the
hearts content. The law is made
mean nothing TO them.
This sort Of thing does not invi4
any respect for Mr. Volstead's enac<
ment. nor does it offer encouragement
to those who are trying to enforce II
On the contrary. it provokes the boot
leggers, blind-piggers and hi-jackers
to 90 blithely and gaily on their law
less way and it forces overcoming
nausea on those who have Rugged
the delusion that the. law really rneani
to inaugurate and maintain prohfbi
ton A NEW CITIZEN.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

Read Mt. 12:31-97. Text: 1928.
For the tree is known by it's fruit.
THE best thing about a piece of
work well done is that it registers
itself in the personality of the man
who does it, and he goes forward fit
for a more important task than he
would be fit for if he had left a SLOW
emily piece OF work behind him. If
he does his work well he lives under
the great law of enlarging opportu-
nifty"
MEDITATION: Some try to
camoufage the poverty Of their
spiritual life and lack Of moral prin-
ciple by smooth talk and occasional
generous deeds. They may succeed
for a time in deceiving others, bur
in the long run such efforts result in
failure, for the pretender will forget
his pose and his own inner life will
stand revealed in all its poverty and
insincerity. But greatness Of heart
and honesty Of purpose are selfre-
vealing
= PERSONAL QUESTION: What
growth do I detect in my personality
as fruit of the spirit of Christ?
PRAYER: Our Heavenly Father.
we pray that our souls may be like
well watered gardens. Give us a
hearty viii to bring forth fruit pleas
ing to Thee May we not be con-
tented with the good but ever seek
the best. through the indwelling Of
Thy spirit Amen.
Copyright, 1924-F. L. Fagley)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
If They Quit

To the Editor Of The Times
10 have noticed letters written by
several persons regarding increase in
salary for postal employees.
"Blackie" should really be pitied
because of his ignorance. He says
when he doesn't like his Job or
get enough money he quits. That
Is perfectly all right for him and for
any other one man. but let's con
slider 974 1000 men who are not get.
ting enough money and all these men
In the postal service.
Now, taking "Blackie's" advice,
suppose they all quit Within forty.
eight hours "Rlackie" and all his sup
porters would be ready to repent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

Fl HERE are many combinations
that the world knows mighty
we'll What 1 mean Is, things
we mention in duet. And they come.
in close relations; just for instance,
llet US tell of a lile of combinations we
can get. Ham and eggs are surely
listed in the places where you eat and
your also find the famous pork and
beans. Many years they have existed
and stood forth as quite a treat and
have caused you to bring money from
your jeans.
Then there's liver with its bacon
that we all have heard about. And
the well-known dish Of beef and cab
bage, too. Where's the man who has
not taken cakes and sausages? There's
no doubt that mere bread and milk
have oft appealed to you.
Steak and onions are a winner that
is always bound to please, and an
other dish that's sure TO hit you right
is the spare ribs and it's sauerkraut,
or the bite of pie and cheese, that
you eat before you go to bed at night.
Now there may be many dishes
that I've left out of this list which
are prominent at morning, noon and
night. But, with these my little wish
is that the aim in minds not missed
and those mentioned give you all an
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
OF
EX-SOLDIER
BARES SEX
As Man, Girl Fought for
Cause of Irish Re-
public.

BIZ NEA Service
RI LEVELAND, April 4.-'Frank"
IL O'Brien isn't answering the
L. buzzer in the big ward at HUI
ron Road Hospital any more.
The slender, boyish looking orderly
is dead.
But Franks" secret did not die.
Death only revealed it.
Mr." O'Brien was a girl.
Irish Soldier
The Irish Republic" scarcely had
come into being when Mary O'Brien,
still in her teens. quit her classes in
a convent school. shore her tresses,
donned male attire and ran off to
join the Republican forces.
1t was only when she was wounded
her sex was disclosed. But they let
her stay as a nurse.
The BLACK and Tans,' though, were
on her trail She skipped out for
America. In Philadelphia, she found
a home at her uncles house.
But things in the Quaker City were
a bit too tame, she determined to be
a movie actress.
She donned boys clothes. started
for Hollywood though it was mid
winter. When the train pulled into
the yards here. she was nearly frozen.
Landed Mans Job
She had no trouble in landing an
orderly's job at Huron Road Hospital.
One night when she reported for
duty. the nurses noticed her face was
pale and drawn. She had contracted
pneumonia
Mary lived just three days after
that. To the last she refused to tell
the names of any relatives. So they
buried her in Potter's Field.
BY chance. her uncle, George Moran
learned Of her death. He had the body
exhumed and sent to Philadelphia.
There the little patriot has found
rest at last.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
TNOM SIMS
Il 4 I Says

Reckless drivers should steer clear
of amhulances becarse they viii ride
In one themselves some day.
Sow your garden seeds according
to directions or you will be sowing
the seeds OF discomfort.
II your memory is bad. you can
improve It by trying to learn all the
new soft drink rames
Haircuts are so high now IT almost
lays to be a musician or poet,
The hot summer months are com
ing. A practical hot weather costume
in a bathtub full Of water.
A summer resort is n place where
the mosquitoes start in about dark
lust when the flies quit work.
There is a big crop OF fried chicken
this spring.
II you are well bred. you VIII buy
your new straw I'D instead Of getting
It in q restaurant.
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Readers Discuss Wees in Times Forum

: MAKE YOUR COMMENT BRIEF
The country would be thrown into a
state of chaos unparalleled in history.
The postal employees are going after
more money in a fair way; that is,
petitioning Congress. If any one de-
serves more money. they certainly do.
Reader" hit the nail on the head
when he said both the postal employees
and soldiers were getting a raw deal.
They can both get a reimbursement
without conflict The bonus bill means
a draft on the public treasury, while
the postal employees increase means
an increase in postage rates. which
! for one am more than willing to
pay. ANOTHER READER.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
Prohibition

To the Editor Of The Times
Another booze seizure has gone
"fooie" IN speaking Of a raid on
a Los Angeles, Cal, athletic club,
where $50 cases Of assorted liquor and
eighteen barrels of beer were seized.
The booze was "pre-Volstead" stuff
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL

ITO personal professional of
Harlan F. Stone has been disclosed up nOw there
why the Senate should confirm him Attorney Gen
era of the United States The the better that he
get the job and get busy.
The country has been without department of justice the
real of the for from three years The De-
partment of Injustice would be proper designation for
the Daugherty outfit
The country, outside of New York circle,
knows little nothing about Stone Without being cautiously
critical has right expect of him the very highest quality
public service establish the great Office of Attorney General
in public confidence.
The forced resignation of Daughery only the beginning
Of the thorough job of house cleaning which needed and which
be done in the Department of Justice.
If the Attorney General is wise and big he should
be- he will welcome the assistance of the Wheeler committee
the housekeeping job.
The committee has made good start but is only start
and would be nothing less than public calamity if it did
continue its work with renewed energy and aggresveness
This will be reflection whatever the Attorney Gen
era he of responsible for the foul
that he has inherited Mr. Stone does welcome the
mttee assistance will be indication Of his unwsdom and
ttIeness which will make the committee continued efforts all
the necessary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

What is the height, weight and
coloring fLois Wilson?
She is 5 feet 5h inches tall,
weighs 100 pounds and has brown hair
and hazel eyes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
Family Fun


Arches deaf was paying them
a visit and her afiicuon greatly i'm
pressed the little fellow AS he and
his small sister were getting ready for
bed, he remarked: Isn't it awful to
be deaf, Nancy? Just think Of having
to wash your ears every day and never
getting any good out of them at all!'
Boston Transcript
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
Ma To Pa

"It took millions of years to develop
man from the lower forms of animal
life
Isn't it strange? And a man can
make monkey out Of himself In half
a minute. Youngstown Telegram.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
When lie the moon now

When is the moon new?
Popularity the moon is said to be
new when it is seen as a thin cres
cent. The almanacs. however, use a
different ana more exact definition Of
new moon; namely, the instant when
sun and moon have the same longt-
tude AZ this time the moon is 50
near the sun as to be quite invisible.
This definition is in accordance with
astronomical usage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

When did palmistry originate?
The origin of palmistry is not
known definitely. 1t is known to have
been practiced thousands Of years ago
by the ChaIdeans, Assyrians, Egyp-
tians and Hebrews.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

EXTRA Greece republic again. (The Times takes
responsibility the truth of this item tomorrow.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

What breed Of mich goats IS
considered the best2
The Toggnnburg and the Saanen
breeds are about on a par.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
AtThOMght

We know that the law is good, If
a man use It lawfully Tim. Is.
ii Avs can discover sin, but not
remOve.-Milton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

isn't that man queer looking; he
has Pullman teeth"
What do you mean by Pullman
teeth?"
"One upper and one lower Maya.
zine Of Fun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

WAYNE WHEELER says the AntiSaloon League does
control Congress and perhaps he is right Congress
trihe wild for that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

ENGLANDS labor government has been in power little
month and has violated all the union laws by working
fourteen hours day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
One by the Grocer
Like Grandpa

VAIV % tIIo VIVNtI
How do you sell that cheese7"
II often wonder myself, ma am"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

What does semester mean2
A period Of SIX months A term
used TO denote the half.yearly divi-
sion. Of the college or university year.
This division is employed universally
in Germany and usually in the col
leees. and universities Of America. the
Duration Of a semester varies from
fifteen to eighteen weeks
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O U f s T o N s
Ask The Times
A N S w f r s

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton Of fact or information by writing
to the Indianapolis Times washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave, wash
iugton. D. c.. inclosing 2 cents IN
stamps for reply. Medical. legal and
marital advice cannot be given. nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions will receive a per.
eonal reply Unsigned requests cannot
he answered. All letters are conhdcn-
al-EdtOr.
What is Wedgewood and why is
It so called2
1t is porcelain ware with white
cameo rehefs on blue or biscuit
brown background, and was so named
because Of the originator Of the ware
Josiah Wedgewood.
When and where was Bert Ly-
tell born?
In New York City; 1885.
Have bananas seed? How are
bananas propagated?
Bananas are the heshy covering Of
an eubyro seed, although they do not
appear to have seeds. They are prop
agated from shoots, the new shoots be
ing sent up from the roots. These
shoots are called Offsets"
VIII more water flow in the
same length Of time from one two
inch pipe than from two one-inch
pipes?
Yes.
Between what countries was
the war OF 1912 fought and what
was the cause2
Between the United States and
Great Britain. Causes: England's I'm
pressment u American seamen. ag
gressions upon American commerce
Indictment Of Indians in the West
the war party in Congress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

What is meant by puts" and
calls" with reference to the
stock market?
A put" in the language Of the
grain or stock market is a privilege of
delivering or not delivering the sub
feet matter Ct the sales a cali is-a
privilege CT calling or not calling
for IL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

1T is explained that APPLES in those private Mclean tele
grams referred to Fall it being recognized doubt that he
pippin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

What was Josh Billings real
name?
Henry Wheeler Shaw.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

IS stated that it would 100000 wipe all
grade crossings the country that would be
paratvey small price pay for making them fool proof
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
u ellotpsbip OF
Draper

Daily Lenten Bible reading and
meditation prepared for Commission
on Evangelism of Federal Council of
the Churches of Christ in America.
FRIDAY
By Their Fruits
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04

SO, THEY RE thinking of reducing taxes just
getting used the income the gasoline the luxury
the property the school the road the dog the
city tax and the movie But they really to lift the
burden, they might that movie
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-04
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~ + DAILY POEM


RI HERE are many combinations
III that the world knows mighty
we'll What 1 mean is, things
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

Tho grade from T.aston 70 Gle
Eium win have 10 DO wldsned and
a new location VIII have 20 r.
made between Gle Eium and TilsnN-
burg. Also. n new location between
prosser and benton city aud some
work done between Mill Creek and
Touehet before tho read n ready
Tor paving between Seattle and
walia walla Between spokane
and wena,chse the road can b.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09
EAsT.WEST HIGHWAY
NENT NECESSITY

The next bis job In my opinion
the state VIII have to undertake viii
hs n paved road across iha state.
connecting the Pacific highway with
Spokane and waila walla. Before
this can be done. however. eonsid.
cradle money vii have 10 DO spent
in widening tho roadbcd so a. 70 &C.
commodato the pavement.
"snoqualmie Pass win have 20 be
widened a. tho traffic now is more
than the road can carry and acct.
dents are becoming too numerous for
comfort and peace Of mind.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

During the work Of improvement
travel will be routed thru Wells
couiee. which viii be put in better
condition for travel before the clos-
ing o; the Knapp Hui route. This
Improvement Is TO DO completed BE-.
fore the middle OF April.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

paved as soon as the money Is
aynllable-
After outIlulng more than a daren
other projects IN tho state. Alien
concludes;
Prom the above tahnlaiion you
can readily $50 there Is no immedl-
ais danger or this state running
out % work and hssoro tho work
enumerated above Is completed
thrrr viii b no doubt many miisa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09
PRESENT PROGRAM CALLS
FOR EQUAL AMOUNT

Tire present indications ara for
completion OF approximately $4,000.
600 worth OF work left over from the
last blennium. in addition 20 last
years contracts calling for iG6 miles
az grading and Eravellng and about
a. miles OF paving. SO 1894 should
see approximately the Same amount
OF work. II not more. in giving Wash.
ingtun an addition TO its good roads
system for tourist and local travel.
Washington has 4e.a2S miles OF
roads. OF which per cent. or 1851
miles are on state and federal aid
systems This system connects every
county seat in the state except two.
and after this II viii derive all its
funds. both Tor construction and
maintenance. from auto licenses and
he gasoline tax.
Figures complied on road work TO
date. while not as great As tho most
enthusiastic boosters 81 highway
programs hero would desire. are us.
founding. The legislature has hp-
propriaied s2s.sii.esT for eonstrue.
ton Of state roads, Washington has
received S7.S7l.2t0 from thine post
road act and si.st4.sss from the
United states forest department.
making a total OF s3s.5es .9ss that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

Bear in mind that tho brakes Of
car should be adjusted every 30
days, Maintain between tho brake
lining and tho drum, all tho awy
around. a clearance Of about I.siih
y an inch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09
LAKE CHELAN HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT STARTED

Regarding. improving and widen.
Mig Of the Knapp Hiii road in the
Lake chelan section has been au.
thorized By the county officials. and
bids have been opened.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09
w ashingtOn's Placement
Leads in Percentage
Surfacing Highways Becomes Big Enter
prise in State; Mileage Grows

win have been spent at tho end Of
this hiennium hy the state and fed
-eral governmental on our state road
SYSTEM Eight milton dollars has
been estimated as the sum expended
by the counties on tho state road
system from road and bridge, dlaf
trict and bond issues. They have
spent a total OF s5.sSs.S74 from the
permanent highway Funds
STATES EDUCATION IN
GOOD ROADS SLOW
Ia 1907 the legislature. according
to a historical sketch prepared by
the Automobile club OF Washington.
increased tho levy OF 4 OF a mill to
= mill. and in 1909 put on a full
mill state highway tax. The necea.
sity OF Washington lending a hand
and its purse TO improving lia roads
was recognized. but plans were men-
ser and vague
II remained FOR the 1918 legisla
tive session 20 design aud lay out a
primary and secondary road system.
and that date marks the rcal start
OF washlngtons good roads pro-
gram. II has been only sllghtly
modified in the passing years. aud
millions OF dollars have been expcnd.
cd on the vision OF those state legts
lators.
So much for the past
Tho closing Of the Kallma. Toledo
gap did much for the state. but u
was FAR from completing all noees.
sary work on the Pacific highway.
Here are some OF the improvements
over the state outlined BY Allen as
necessary projects.
a new road will have 70 be built
between Seattle and Tacoma and be.
tween Seattle and Everett. The
Evercti.Marysville cutoff. an expen.
sixe but necessary improvement. win
have 10 be made and the Pacific
highway paved from Bclllngham 70
Blaine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

Of roads Just m important 20 build
Therefore. believe. the oniy
aafc answer 70 thr question. 'whsn
viii this state get ttTu building
roads, u Never. Al hast not In
our time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

Under the French law a husband
can forbid his wife 10 travel without
his consent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09

Illegal llrhts pre- the Efrates; men.
nee 20 night diving ADJUST head
lights sna be safc from accidents
nud pairolman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-09
RA LELAND HANNUM

TLoSE 70 1899 miles OF pavement
~ gives Washington higher per-
centaeo ~ surfaced reads than amy
other ono state IN the West. So ~
per cent greater than the percentage
of roads surfaced In California. The
total mileage Of paving in that state
exceeds that IN Washington,
That. briefly. sums up tho highway
Improvement work OF Washington
since away hack in 1905. when the
first real vision 81 a state highway
system was seen. with tho enactment
Of bill creating tho state highway
department. II authorized state
tax Of = mill 20 commence road
building operations. That was when
Washington went into the road bust.
ness.
And 1928 marked the flood tide. 10
date. Of road building endeavor with
the letting OF contracts for st5 miles
OF new Improvement and Is bridges
approximately Ss.sS7ooo worth OF
work. according TO the report OF State
Highway Commissioner James Allen
at tho recent good roads convention.
These contracts. yet TO be completed
in several instances. were all let after
the adjournment OF the legislature In
March.