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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
To the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor Of The Times:
TIN the recent visit Of Albert
IL Edward Wiggam I am re-
u minded how easy it is for an
inconsistent theory of life, couched
in popular phrases, TO arouse cheers
of enthusiasm. I agreed with the
critic of this writer's latest book
who said: The Fruit Of the Family
Tree is a thoroughly bad book
which may do some good by max
ing people think" 1t may also dc
harm if read by the thoughtless.
The fact Is. that while making a
plea for a scientific control Of heredi-
tary forces, the production of better
people through taking thought as to
parentage. this pseudo-scientist man.
ages to imply that the true solution
is not through science and intelli'
gence, but through reinstating the
law of the jungle, and he further
implies that all that is necessary to
reinstate the law Of the jungle is to
abolish all charity of every kind
both the scientific kind and the un
scientific kind, and allow the unfor'
tunate to die of neglect.
Now in the first place, 1t is not
alone the unfit who are unfortunate
Many splendid families have re
verses. To keep them splendid and
bring them out Of their troubles re
quires the help Of their neighbors
alphabetically and intelligently
given.
In the second place. even the un
fit do not ordinarily die Of neglect
even when organized social work is
absent from the picture. 1t IS i'm
possible to reinstate effectively the
law OF the jungle in civilized coun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
By David Dietz

NEA Service Writer
ENRY FORD, it is reported,
IH thinks that the cow must go
the way of the horse and that
a machine manufacturing milk must
replace "bossy" just as autos and
tractors are replacing old 'Dobbin."
The research worker on the from
tier Of science is heartily in favor of
the idea.
But understanding, as he does, the
difficulties Of the problem, he has
little hopes of realizing the desired
end in the next twenty or thirty
years.
The scientist is already learning
how to make foods alphabetically.
But milk is the most complete
food which exists. Therefore the
synthetic manufacture Of milk is the
most difficult problem of all. All the
others will have to be solved before
this one can be tackled.
On a scientific basis, foodstuffs
can be divided into five general
classes.
They are salts, fats. carbohydrates
proteins and vitanins.
And sad to relate, the chemist s
knowledge of these classes is Least
where knowledge is most vital.
For example, the salts are the
least important item in the diet
Only slight amounts OF them are
needed.
The chemist knows exactly how to
make salts in the laboratory and can
furnish far greater quantities Of them
than are ever needed.
But his knowledge Of the other
substances is not so great.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
RIGHT HERE
IN INDIANA
DEATH AT
| CROSSINGS
BY GAYLORD NELSON

1.-Two women were killed and
a third seriously injured.
when the automobile in
which they We're riding was demol.
ished by the Dixie Flyer of the
interstate Public Service Company
at a crossing south of Indian
apolis, Tuesday afternoon.
In each direction from the scene
OF the tragedy the interurban
tracks are in plain sight-neither
curves nor distractions cut off the
view Of approaching cars. Yet
the automobile was driven directly
on to the tracks in the path of
the speeding traction cars.
The previous day an automobile
containing five boys was smashe i
by Big Four passenger train at
a crossing north of the city. The
boys escaped with minor injuries.
1t is not a dangerous, blind cross.
ing. Approaching trains can be
seen at a sufficient distance to in
sure safety.
rev Gays before that motor
ist' was killed at traction cross
ing southeast Of the city. A
numbering freight train got him in
broad daylight. That is another
open crossing. on level ground.
with unobstructed view.
Just a little furry Of crossing
accidents. But 1t proves that
grade separation. watchmen and
warning signals won't eliminate
crossing tragedies. The greatest
danger TO motorists at rail cross.
ing is behind the drivers wheel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

r. ET'S take a stroll down a long
Ill winding lane, where nature
has flourished at will. You
ne'er seek for rest and for comfort
in vain, for there's rest in the peace
full and still.
The path is a white road that leads
to a farm. A country lass greets
with a smile. She's come from her
milkin', with pail on her arm. Mere
bingham and bonnet's her style.
A breath of the old time-that's
just what she seems. A maiden Of
old-fashioned ways. The girl man
has pictured when lost in his dreams;
in times when his sentiment plays.
All, lass of the country. you're
looking SO real; you're just as God
meant you to be. A look and
chat, and it's easy to feel that there's
realness where realness should be.
Now turn to the modern, the fash.
ion and style, and tell me your
Candid belief. Is all CT the put-on
and makeup worth while? Aren't
Bingham and realness relief
Copyright. 1926 NEA Service. Incl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
CULTIVATING
THE TOURIST CROP

ID. SIONE or the Hoosier
TAI State Auto Association
IL urged State officials and
leaders Of civic organizations, at
a luncheon Tuesday, 10 greater
cultivation of the tourist crop
rolling over Indiana highways
Seventy thousand cars, bearing
foreign license plates. pass
through Indiana each week, he
said. Statistics show that each
car is worth so cents to a town
through which it passes; an aver
age OF "a if the car stops and SIS
II the tourists remain over night.
But if each such car is worth
so cents to a town through which
it passes, and 81 to town where
1t stops, some must be more valu-
able than they appear. Half the
cars on the roads are Fords. And
a dust-bitten flivver tourist will
rattle from coast to coast buying
only a gallon Of gas and a ham
sandwich en- route.
Nevertheless it takes no Col.
Mulberry Sellers to point out that
there are potential millions in the
Indiana tourist crop.
Other states sell atmosphere, adj
jectives and scenery in large
quantities TO visiting motorists
with great profit. Indiana can do
likewise. 1t possesses beauty spots
and attractions that will induce
the tourists to stop a while if
generally know. What the State
needs to realize on these resources
is concerted publicity efforts Of
the right sort.
Cultivating the tourist crop with
speed traps, free but miasmic
camping grounds, and similar de-
vices is not profitable. To flower
most luxuriantly. the tourist must
be served not skinned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

showed the sending Of Christ from
Annas to Caiphas and from PLATE
to Herod. Another finds the origin
in some ancient pagan festival such
as the Hull festival held by the Hin.
dus on March 81, or the feast OF
the fools celebrated by the Romans
on Feb. II.
How should honeysuckle be
pruned?
Prune away the weaker branches
and treat the roots with manure m
the fall and a layer Of nitrate OF
soda in the spring.
What is the derivation of the
name of the Isle of Wight"
The derivation of the name is un
certain. All seem agreed, however
that the word is of Celtic origin
possibly connected with the Celtic
word ''gwyth," meaning a channel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

The Romans called 1t Vectis or
Vecta; early Saxon writers speak of
it as whit" and the inhabitants as
Wuhtgara, the Roman and Saxon
names being probably both merely
adaptations of the name given it by
the ancient Britons.
Has Estarto grass ever been
grown in the United States?
This grass has never been cult
waited outside of northern Africa. 1t
takes from ten to fifteen years to
grow it from the seed and from four
to five years to grow it from the
root. 1t would not pay to grow it
in the United States, as the process
is too slow and it's use too limited.
What is the width Of the Eng
lish Channel?
From Cape Griz Nez to Dover it is
twenty.one miles.
Who was "Atlas?"
According to the Greek legend, he
was an enormous giant who carried
the world on his shoulders.
Can anybody file voluntary
petition in bankruptcy?
Any person who owes debt, how.
ever small in amount, may file a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy.
This term means demands or
claims provable in bankruptcy. The
debtors petition must state that he
is unable to pay his debts and is
willing to surrender all his property
to the use OF his creditOrs. A debtor
owing but one debt and having no
assets may be adjudged voluntary
bankrupt.
Which is stronger, steam or
electricity?
The question is quite too in
definite for a definite answer. A
10 horse power steam engine and a
10 horse power electric motor can do
the same amount Of work per hour.
A large steam engine can do more
work per unit time than a small
electric motor and conversely a large
electric motor can do moro work per
unit of time than small steam
engine. Motors and steam engines
are rated in the same units horse
power.
What is the meaning of the
Sioux Indian word, "Winona?"
First-horn daughter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
FIREMAN AND
POLICEMAN, TOO

@IRE CHIEF o'BRIEN has
r requested the board Of
~ safety to rescind all police
powers conferred on a number Of
Indianapolis f1remen. ITS a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

nuisance" quoth
the Chief. THE
men become Of
hcious and it's
a detriment TO
the force"
w h q n the
spring bandit
rush was at its
height and the
regular police
force was being
run ragged, po-
lice badges were
pinned on a
number of fire.
men. 1t was
planned to have
a fireman, thus
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

Dessert seems to be a food which
comes and goes only with company.
After you get to know the aver
age man you find he is above the
average.
If you are down now, it affords
you chance to be proud Of the way
you get up again.
Summers about gone. That's all
right Picnickers have done enough
damage to last several months.
Most people are either ahead with
their work and behind with their
worrying or Just the reverse.
Copyright, 1925 NEA Service, Inc,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

We like sum-
mer better than
winter because our
radio works better
in winter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

Never judge the
quality Of a mans
religion by what
he says when his
wife is mad at
him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

Press dispatches aver Lake Michigan is at
its lowest level in ifty-fve years. Proving the
coming of E. G. Yellowley, district prohibition
director already has stimulated water drink
ing in that wet stronghold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

Brooklyn man is shot for saying an ex-
soldier looked like a clown in uniform. Ger
mans who think of their former Kaiser are
preserving discreet silence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
Tom Sims Says

Pride may goeth before a fall, but
it also cometh with a fall hat.
All the good people are not dead.
They are just quiet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

Living a long
time takes a great
many years and a
whole pile OF
money and philos-
ophy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
A Thought

Poverty and shame shall be to him
that refuseth instruction; but he
that regardeth reproOf shall be hon.
ored.-PrOv. 1918.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

Y You can get an answer to any ques-
4 ton of tact or information, by writing
Z 70 The Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash
lnGton, D. c., inclosing 2 cents in
Z stamps for reply Medical, legal and
X marital sdvtce cannot be given nor
II can extended research be undertaken.
n. All other Questions will receive a per-
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot
he answered. All letters are confden-
ual.-Editor.
Is hemlock good for making
n BOWS?
No. Bows require a hard, elastic
wood like ash or hickory.
s Where did the custom of send
@ing people on bootless errands, of
making them victims of practical
jokes on April /, originate?
X This custom has existed in Euro
,pean countries for many centuries
Various theories are held as to its
origin. One writer traces the Gus
tom to the miracle play, formerly
produced at Easter, which sometimes
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10

I'LL is lost when the people
Al fear death less than poverty.
III Chinese proverb.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
The Seminole

Later departure faster time
All steel-in two secdons-one all-Pull
man train-one coach effective
September 9th, 1925.
The Seminole, all-Pullman section car
ries sleeping cars from Chicago thru to
Miami. Chicago and St. Louis to Jack
sonville, Chicago to Savannah; observa-
ton and dining cars.
The Seminole. coach section will be
operated through to Jacksonville.
Leave Chicago $50 p. m; arrive Jack
sonville 700 a. m, Miami o.15 p. m.
Convenient connections at NATION and
bingham.
Until September 6t6 TIE Seminole III
SIH leave Chicago o:Iop M.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-10
Ginghan
By Hal Cochran

I ET'S take a stroll down a long
winding lane, where nature
L has flnl1r.ishad o. rr.ilI Va.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

World peace. safety profanity
high blood pressure and property
protection GepeSl on the etiquette
With which motorists bump ana get
bumped,
'1f YOU must bump be courteous
saya the American Chain company
In a new booklet on the EtlquetiH
Of Humping etiquette requires
bumpers on all cars bumpers which
viii ward Off without damage the
hend.on collision, the side hook, the
under.cut, tho oyer,reach and the
fender crumpling body blow"
The naked car Ia barred. Not for
II the companionBhip OF tho bump
cred. Tho unbumpered bus must
take It's Hopping tenders, It's dented
gas tank. It's battered radiator 20 the
side streets where two listed drivers
soeklng damages ARE unrestrained by
the rules OF bumper etiquette.
Choose your bumper carefully. In.
slst on bumpers correct In every DE-
height, length. curve md tit
tlngs, A deep-ehested front bumper
with nj least five inches between its
front and rear bars is recommended
for protection from tho joy-riding
Rns house gang in "A Sunday jam.
A spring bar will absorb more
shock than a rigid bar. FreaSy dc.
signs attract attention but they don't
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
MORE CARS TO
SUPPLY need
Maxwell ChrysIer Dealer to
Visit Factory

@. q. washburn. president OF tho
washburn-H ainos Co. Inc. diatrib-
utora OF MaIwcIl.Chryulcr nutomo
bilea In this territory. left last week
for tho factory NJ Detroit, 20 on.
dcAyor 10 got his allotment OF cars
FOR April. May and juno doubled. In
order 10 take care Of tho demand for
both the Chryslcr and Maxwell lines,
just before leaving. Mr.. washhurn
called attention 20 tho fact that al
no time since the first Of tho year
have deliveries been up with orders
and that AT no umo during this
period have they had an unsoli Max
well IN stock.
Mr. Washhurn Is very grateful 10
the people OF Seattle and this terri.
tory for the enthusiastic manner IN
which they have Endorsed tho Chrya-
Ter Six and the Good Maxwell lie
realizes that whllo hs Ii facing real
Job with the national demand for the
line 30 great. he win bend every Of
fort TO getting tho necessary cars 20
meet the public demand In this ter.
ritory,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

Question. I experience consider
able difficulty in retaining the 10.
bricant in the differential housing
Of my car. II continually runs out
on the rear wheels and brake
drums. causing considerable trouble.
How can this be overcome7
Answer: In most cases this diff.
Guilty can not be overcome by a
change in the lubricant. There Is
usually mechanical condition in.
volved and the retaining washers
at the rear wheels should be in.
spected and renewed.
II. after this is done. the trouble
still continues, it is we'll to change
to a heavy type Of gear compound.
Gear compound IL mixture OF
fibre grease and oil. The structure
Of this material is such that it is
less fluid and does not work out
easily. As rule. 4 combination OF
gear compound with tight fitting
felt washers in the rear wheels will
overcome this trouble.
Question: viii oil act as n rust
solvent on springs, brake rod beat
inEs. etc?
Answer: Oil is in no sense a rust
solvent. but It is the best type OF
rust preventive. II springs arc
badly rusted, the introduction Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
AIR CARAVANS
PLANNED
Future Of Airplane Rests
With Commercial Use

Plans FOR holding an inter.clty air,
plane reliability tour in tho United
States this year were considered nj
meeting held In Detroit on March
! IS under the auspices OK tho Society
OF Automotlve Engineers, A special
committee TO determine tho fcaslhll-
! ity Of holding tho tour this year and
70 formulate definite plans. for Il was
appointed as follows; II. d. Church.
vice president OF the s. A. T.. Charles
Friischc. w H. Stout and X. w.
Schroeder
The proposed flying eircui, would
not be race. but a competition 10
demonstrate the reliability and use.
fulness OF the airplane. like tho GU
durancs contests and reliability tours
that were lnaugurated in tho early
days OF the automobile a quarter Of
century ago. and which did 20
much for tho mechanical and com.
mercial development OF tho motor
car.
Such an event has been suggested
+ from time 10 time. particularly by
Col. Paul Henderson, second assist
ant postmaster general in charge OF
the air mail service. who maintains
that tho future development OF avia'
ton lies along commercial lines and
depends largely upon tho individual
owners OF airplancs at this time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
WELL DRILLED
mile DEEP
Worlds Deepest oil Well
Produces General Gas

Tho worlds deepest producing on
we'll has ius been brought in az
Rosecrans. cal, by the General Pc
troleum corporation, according 90 In
formation received hy Don Dawson,
manager FOR the General Petroleum
corporation. Washington,
The depth, which has established
n now record Tor tho production OF
oil. is 6.137 feet, the oil sands which
& taps lying more than u mile below
sea level
while other wells have boon
drilled 70 a greater depth than this
explains Dawson, previous attempts
20 obtain production below the 5000
foot level have proved fruitless. The
accomplishment has created much
interest among oil men, the Califor.
MA OH World saying IN regard TO w
"'To the General Petroleum IS duo
fun credit Tor It's persistence In i,s
quest for a sand at this depth. Its
success in obtaining production, even
should the well fail 90 mako n steady
producer. is an achievement never
before cqu1led'
From the standpoint OF the pub
lie the interest in this. aside from
that which naturally attaches 20 the
breaking OF any record. viii doubt
less lie in tho understanding OF the
difficulties which attend the search
FOR oil and the way IN which the
great producing companies are push
ing their search
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
FULL TOOL BOX
BRINGS JOY
Well Supplied Kit Makes
Repairs Easier

There's nothing that win relieve
the gotorist In trouble OF both per
SEPARATION and profanity as readily
as good tool box equipped with a
select number Of tools, Is the opinion
ot @. n, Pound, local manager Of
tho Western Auto supply CO,
Speaking In tho language OF tho
average car owner says Mr
Pound, THE tool box is small
compartment either under tho scat
or In tho rear compartment, given
over principally 10 the storage Of
old rags broken chains, inner tubes
Of the past tense, and the remains
OF last summers pienics Scattered
AMONG these articles lie safely tho
remains OF the tools that have not
been borrowed by the nelghbor or
appropriated by the wife Tor open
ing cans.
hut as We are talking about a
good tool box. let us jump into our
coycralls ana straighten IL up right
Z before the touring season begins
unless you are In need OF personal
fabrication. don't forget the cover
allS
Those suggestions are not so
much for tho individual who steps
ON the starter and let's tho check
hook do the rest, al for tho happier
fellow. who gets a lot OF relaxation.
and knowledge as well. out OF tin
kcring around doing the simpler
problems OF ear maintenance. Hence,
/ the tool box"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
MAKE new TIRE
System May Improve Rub
Der and Reduce Cost

AKRON, o.. April ia cheaper.
better and longerIlyed tire may re-
suit from Il now method or manu-.
facturo introduced here
II concerns tho inflammation Of
rubber under water instead OF In
live steam
Frank a. Soldering. veteran tlrs
man. has adopted tho method. after
testing the process IN his laborator,
les for n long time Tho invention
il under tho name Of /. a. lauren
Of Eau Claire. via
Curing of rubber under water. II
il explained here. causes 4, 20 re
tain It's natural oils in almost per.
fec, condition The result Is said
to be long lifo for tho product
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
AMMETER H A S
VITAL TASK
Small Dial Registers Every
Action OF Motor
BY u. T.. HUNT
Chief Engineer Chevrolet Motor
Company


The ammster. the least understood
dial on the instrument board OF a
motor car. Is in many ways the most
important
Few automobile owners. however
understand the story tho ammctsr
tells as the miles ny by The am
meter is tho guardian OF the whole
electrical system OF the car. partlcu.
larry during extremes OF winter cold
and summer heat. and II connected
to every bit OF electrical apparatus
with the sole exception OF the start
ing motor.
II you get acquainted with the
ammeter it viii tell you at glance
whether or not the whole system Is
functioning properly II will tell YOU
" one Of the headlights IL out II will
tell you II there Is a short circuit In
the line. u will warn you in n mo
ment II the generator fails 10 func.
ton. An understanding glance ut the
ammeter every 20 miles or so Is n
trouble saver Of great importance
when the motor Is started. and
everyihinH is working properly. the
! little hand moves over TO q certain
spot on the charging side and there
u invariably rests varying in loca-
! ton with the speed OF the car until
something goes wrong in the eleCtri.
cal system. II ono Of the headlights
goes out the ammeter shows slight
Increase in the charging rate. II the
| generator fails to function for any
reason the hand swings away over
to the discharge side and the driver
knows that the whole load is being
carried by the battery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

oil or grease may assist the con.
dltion somewhat. but II will not
remove the rust.
The best method is to remove the
springs and scraps the rust from
them a better method Is to lubri.
cate the springs and chassis bear.
ings regularly and in this manner
prevent the forming OF rust.
Question; How cold should the
weather be for the use OF a winter
grade OF motor oil?
Answer In California. severe
winter conditions are rarely met
and lighter grade OF motor oil ia
only necessary where temperatures
Of IS degrees Fahrenheit. or less,
are encountered. II good grade
Of cold test motor oil is used. prac.
ucally the same grade or weight
may be used the year round in
most sections Of California.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
Let Motorists Pay
for New Pavement

CHICAGO April H. Make the
motorist pay for highway consiruc-
ton and maintenance. but in return
eliminate the federal excise taxes
on tires. parts and necessoriea
This Is the Suggestion OF Prof
Jacob Vinsr. Of the University OF
Chicago. ia the role OF chairman OF
a special committee appointed TO
consider the problem OF highway
finance for tho National Tax asso-
citation.