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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Agriculture Is Improved

Mr.. Coolidge noted a marked
improvement in the general condi-
ton of agriculture" but suggested
that agriculture needs "permanency
and stability"
Government price fixing is
known to be unsound and bound to
result in disaster" he wrote. "a
Government subsidy would work
out in the same way
Putting the Government direct
ly into business is merely a COM
bination of subsidy and price fix
ing aggravated by political pressure.
Cutting acreage in times of sur
plus is the surest way Of dealing
with the surplus problem, he Sug-
gested, and he favored strengthen
ing of cooperative organizations.
Concerning his farm relief plan,
Mr.. Coolidge said:
1.-THE Government can assist CO.
operative associations and other or
CARNATIONS in orderly marketing
and handling a surplus clearly due
to weather and seasonal conditions,
in order to save the producer from
preventable loss.
while it is probably impossible to
win this result at a single step, and
much will have to be worked out by
trial and rejection, a beginning
could be made by setting up Fed
eral board or commission of able
and experienced men in marketing,
granting equal advantages under
this board to the various agricul-
tural commodities and sections Of
the country. giving encouragement
to the cooperative movement in
agriculture, and providing a revolv-
ing loan fund at a moderate rate Of
interest for the necessary financing.
"Such legislation would lay the
foundation for permanent solu-
ton of the surplus problem.
"This is not a proposal to lend
more money to the farmer, who is
already fairly well financed, but to
lend money temporarily to expert
mental marketing associations
which will no doubt ultimately be
financed by the regularly estab-
lished banks, as were the tempo
rary operations of the War Finance
Corporation. Cooperative market
ing especially would be provided
with means Of buying or building
physical properties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Anti SaIooniStS Will Plan
Calls on National Com
mitteeS.
BRNUnited Press

BHN United Press
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6-Women
must and will uphold the prohibi-
ton amendment, Mrs. Henry W.
Peabody, Beverly, Mass, pledged in
an address to the biennial conven-
ton Of the Anti Saloon League to-
day.
"Women form half the electorate
and they will insist on a clear
straight dry program in both par
ties" she said. Eve is not respons-
ible for the present political situa-
ton, Adam thus far having had
control of politics.
Women, however, are not salts
fed with the present enforcement
of the law"
Want Dry Planks
Mrs. Peabody announced the
executive committee of the Anti-Sa-
loon League has decided to send
Populations to both the Democratic
and Republican national commit
tees to declare for an open and
frank dry declaration in their plat
forms"
Ben H. Spence, Toronto, director
of the Canadian Prohibition Bu-
reau, told the league delegates that
the return of intoxicants in six of
the eight provinces Of Canada is
"replete with tragic farce"
Spence said the bootlegger still
fourisheS in Canada and under the
government control system Canada
simply acts as a middleman between
producer and consumer.
Must Have Education
Miss Cora Frances Stoddard of
the Scientific Temperance Fedora
ton, Boston, declared law alone
will not end the evils and losses of
alcoholism. She declared education
as to reasons for and detectives of
the law is necessary.
DR.. Thomas Nicholson, Detroit,
urged the Government to use what
ever methods were necessary to en-
force prohibition. He pointed out
the Government employed military
forces to prohibit slavery, and said
America now is in the greatest
struggle since the Civil War.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Supports Melons Ideas

1.-THE Secretary Of the Treasury
has recommended a measure which
would give us a better balanced Sys-
tenn Of taxation and without oppres-
sion produce sufficient revenue, the
message declared.
cit has my complete support. ANY
surplus can be applied to debt re-
duction and debt reduction is tax
reduction"
The Merchant Marine should be
given more attention as an auxiliary
of the Navy, the President said.
He recommended, however, that the
Governments ships be transferred
as quickly as possible to private
ownership.
The President said he could see
no need for tariff reductions. Com
menting on the suggestion that a
lowering of the tariff might benefit
the farmer, he said everything the
farmer uses is already on the free
list while nearly everything he sells
is protected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Boosts Air Mail Service

Congress- past policy on devel-
opment of commercial aviation is
producing sound development OF
this coming industry" the Presi-
dent said.
He advocated furtherance Of air
mail service to Mexico, Central and
South America.
He favored national participation
In building trunkline roads.
He favored more concessions to
Cuba in the parcel posts conven-
ton, whereby her tobacco could
come in more readily.
After making recommendations as
to Philippine expenditures, the mes
sage said extension Of the policy Of
self government will be FASTENED"
by the Filipinos' demonstration "of
their desire their ability to carry
out cordially and efficiently the pro-
visions of the organic law"
Prohibition was dismissed with q
paragraph.
1.-THE Federal authorities propose
to discharge their obligation for en-
forcement to the full extent Of their
ability" said the concluding para
graph.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Revision Is Advised

Because Of the expenses in
Cured and charges already held
against this land, it appears that
some revision will have to be made
concerning the proportion of cost
which 1t should bear.
"But it is extremely important
that it should pay enough so that
those requesting improvement will
be charged with some responsibility
for their cost.
IF the sources directly charge
able can not meet the demand, the
Government should not fail to pro-
vide generous relief. This, how
ever, does not mean restoration.
The Government is not an insurer
Of its citizens against the hazard Of
the elements"
Turning to the debt question, the
message continued:
Because we are not phys
ically at war, some people are dis
posed to forget that our war debt
still remains.
1.-THE nation must make financial
sacrifices, accompanied by a stern
self-denial in public expenditures,
until we have conquered the dis
abilities Of our public finance"
He also warned against tax re-
duction Of more than $225,000, 900,
the maximum recommended by Sec
rotary Of the Treasury Mellon. The
surplus, his message declared should
be applied to debt reduction rather
than tax reduction except in effect
ing better balanced system of tax
alton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
NEW FORD BIG
TOPIC ABROAD
BickeI Says Auto Maker Is
Known Everywhere.
Bu United Press

BN United Press
DENVER, Dec. 6.-Young men will
make the history Of the world in
the NEXT fifteen years. Karl A.
Bickel, president Of the United
Press Associations. told an audience
here yesterday at a luncheon given
by the Young Mems Civic Club.
There is no profit In war;" Bickel
said, "and it would be a wonderful
thing if the young men of the world
would work together to prevent it"
Russia is expecting war within the
next three years and is preparing
for it, Bickel continued.
1.-THE Russians think the Polish
forces will attack their army" he
said. However, I found no sub
sanitation of their opinions in
other foreign capitals"
Despite war threats in foreign
countries, the new Ford car was the
great talking point abroad, Bickel
revealed.
Ford is the best known man
aboard" Bickel said. Everywhere
I went, cabinet officers, business
men and financial leaders asked
about his new car"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06

The National Government
he made clear, could not stand
the entire cost. Raising and
strengthening dikes, and build
ing spillways were favored.
The President advised a consider
able building program for naval
defense including aircraft, sub
marines and more cruisers. He
said success or failures Of any for
eign armament conference does not
affect this program.
Through the message, Mr.. Cool
idge stressed the need for con-
tinued governmental economy, re-
minding Congress that the national
debt Is still about 500, ,000, 000
and that the country's obligation to
war veterans and their dependents
Is large.
cit is gratifying to report" said
the message, that for the fourth
consecutive year the state of the
union in general is good. We are
at peace. The country as a whole
has a prosperity never exceeded"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
FavorS Boulder Dam

Muscle Shoals should be sold by
the Government and the proceeds
applied to some service for agri-
culture, preferably to fertilizer pro-
duction research, the message said,
pointing out that hydro electric nj
trate plants are of little value since
more economical methods Of pro-
duction have been discovered.
Construction Of q dam at Boulder
Canyon, Colo, was recommended by
the President as a flood control and
irrigation measure.
The Columbia River Basin project
can be considered at some future
time, he said, after it has been thor
oughly studied.
Sterilization of Great Lakes water
levels and the opening Of a shipway
through the st. Lawrence river were
also called to the attention Of Con-
greSS.
Discussing inland waterways and
experimental Federal barge lines,
the message said, 1.-THE problems of
transportation over inland water
ways should be taken up by private
enterprise so that the public will
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Coolidge FaUOrS Farm Relief
Flood Control Legislation He
Informs Congress in Message
High Lights of
Message

Farm relief: "a beginning
could be made by setting up
a Federal board or commission
Of able and experienced men
in marketing, granting equal
advantages under this board
to the various agriculture COM
modities and sections Of the
country, giving encouragement
to cooperative movement in
agriculture, and providing a re-
volving loan fund at a moder-
ate rate Of interest for the
necessary financing"
Flood control: eff the sources
directly chargeable cannot
meet the demand, the Govern
ment should not fail to provide
generous relief"
DEBTS-"The Nation must
make financial sacrifices, ac-
companied by a stern self
denial in public expenditures,
until we have conquered dis
abilities of our public finance"
TAXATION-"The Secretary
Of the Treasury has recon-
mended q measure which would
give us a better balanced sys-
tenn of taxation and without
oppression produce sufficient
revenue. It has my complete
support"
NAVY-"We need a very sub
stantial sea armament"
AIR SERVICE-"The coun-
try needs aircraft development
which is being provided under
the flve-year program"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
IT'S A GOOD LESSON
SAYS WOUNDED MAN

Wells County Resident Mistaken for
Thief While Drunk.
BIZ Times Special
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Dec. g.
Orville Gray, %, Jackson Township
Wells County, lies in the Blackford
County Hospital here today with
severe gunShot wounds, inflicted
when he was mistaken for chicken
thief.
While intoxicated Gray staggered
about the poultry house on the farm
OF John L. Wise, two miles north
OF here. Wise came upon Gray who
had driven his auto into the barn
yard. Gray climbed into the ma
chine and tried to run Wise down.
and when he refused to heed a
command to stop. Wise fired shot
gun.
tits a good lesson" Gray re-
marked at the hospital, saying he
could remember nothing that hap
pened between taking several drinks
Of liquor and the shooting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Rejects Flood Plan

Proposals that the Federal Gov
eminent bear the entire cost of
Mississippi river flood control were
rejected at length in the Presidents
message.
Under the present law the land
adjacent to the bikes has paid one
third of the cost of their construc-
tion," the message said.
'ThiS has been a most extraordina-
ry concession from the plan adopt
ed in relation to irrigation, where
the rule has been that the land
benefited should bear the entire ex-
pense," the message explained.
at is true, of course, that the
troublesome waters do not orig
mate on the land to be reclaimed,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
BROAD RIPPLE
SEWAGE PLANS
BEFORE BOARD
Six Disposal Projects Will
Range From $406, 900
to 1895, 900.
HURD FILES HIS REPORT
Ross Favors Tanks; Mac
Fall Pumps; Survey
Needs Until 1880.

Six proposals for disposing OF sew
age from Broad Ripple and sur
rounding territory are before the
sanitary board.
Consulting Engineer Charles H.
Hurd filed a report several weeks
ago, but the board has not acted.
Board members have studied the
plans.
Cost of the projects range from
$4O6 900 to $895,0O0 according to
Hurd's estimate. The survey, for
which he is to receive $4,000, con-
siders needs of the north side terri
tory until 1880. Plans are not de-
signed to handle all sewage for the
next fifty years. The area surveyed
generally covers the Broad Ripple
district and territory along Crooked
and williams Greek north to the
Hamilton County line.
Ross FavOrs Plan
Hurd recommended an activated
system, with DR.. Imhoff tanks to
dispose of sludge, which is estimated
to cost $501,2l5. G. G. Ross, State
health board appointee on the board,
is said to favor that plan.
Imhof tanks dry the sludge IN
sand beds, permitting it to be hauled
away. Specifications provide for the
plant east of Northwestern Ave-, and
north of the river.
Hurd detailed two plans which
provide for a pump north Of the
canal on property Of DR.. H. H.
Wheeler, proposed for city park, to
force the sewage to Eagle Woods,
southwest of the city. One plan, pro-
viding for the pumping of all sew
age to the main plant, would cost
Sill, $50, according to the estimate.
The other plan specifies a small
activated plant to remove sludge.
The sludge would be emptied into
the river after it was purified. This
plant would cost $406i220.
Hurd's three other plans provide
for plants along Michigan Rd., north
Of the river.
The most expensive plan reported
on was sprinkling filter, which
would spray sewage through stone
beds. 1t would cost 1895, TAO. The
sprinkling system can be operated
at low cost. Another plan, the same
as the activated plant with Imhoff
tanks, except sludge would be
pumped away, would cost $494,465.
The activated screen system,
which provided for pumping of
sludge through screens, is estimated
to cost $426,195.
MacFaII FavOrs Pump
Russell T. MacFaIl, sanitary board
president, said he personally favored
system which would pump the
sewage to the Eagle Woods plant.
Folks with fine north side homes
do not want sewage plant in the
neighborhood," -MacF'all said.
MacFall said engineers advised
him a system to pump the sewage
to the southwest of the CITY could
be built for about 100000. He said
such a plant would provide for sew
age for the next ten or fifteen years.
i think the proper thing to do is
build plant which will care for the
north side for the next fifteen years
Persons living in Woodruff and IN
annapolis should not have to paw
!or building Of system for those
living north Of the corporation line.
When the city has extended over
That territory 1t will be time to in
clude that area" he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Increase in Naval Strength of Nation Also
Is Recommended by President; Need
for Economy Is Stressed.
BY KENNETH CRAWFORD
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Dec 6.-Legislaton for farm relief and
flood control and to increase United States Naval strength
recommended today by President Coolidge in his message
the Seventeen Congress.
Creation of Federal board commission operating with
revolving fund financed at first by the Government and prob
ably later by private banks help with marketing and to
courage the cooperative the plan forth for
farm relief.
Flood control legislation should be confined mainly the
Mississippi river and part of any cost incurred should
be borne Immediately benefited the said
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
PREPARE RUM CASES
Grand Jury Will Sift 81
Muncie Charges.

Liquor cases against flfty-six
Muncie residents probably will be
laid before the Federal grand jury
Dec. ~, it was indicated by Fed
eral officials today.
The flfty-six charged with con-
spiracy to violate the liquor laws.
Sanford Starks, dry agent, will con-
fer Thursday with George L. Wink
Ter, deputy dry administrator, on the
case.
Information received by Winkler
from Starks will be turned over to
Albert Ward, United States district
attorney, for investigation by the
grand jury.
Federal officers are understood to
have obtained much information on
the Muncie cases from Eddie Duffy,
who admitted a plot to assassinate
George r. Dale, Muncie Post-D Demo-
crat editor, and from Robert Gam
BILE, employee of Walter pete" Bar
low, known as the underworld
mayor" Of Muncie.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Wants Anti-Lynch Law

The President recommended an
anti-lynching law, and counselled
improvement Of facilities, for care
of the Indians.
He reiterated earlier suggestions
for appointment of board of medi-
alton and Cancellation to deal with
coal disputes.
He suggested that the Govern
ment give the Secretary of Interior
authority to withhold from the
market Indian oil lands in time of
oil over production, and told con-
gress oil conservation plans would
be submitted later.
He advocated railroad CONSOLE
dalton measure, delay In which, he
said, els holding back the progress
Of our country.
Furtherance Of veterans aid aud
education we're also advised.
Touching on foreign relations, tile
President again emphasized Amed-
cas- pacific intents and said, of IN
ternational war outlawry proposals
that "the heart Of the nation Is
more important than treaties"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06

have the advantage of competition
in Service"
AS to national defense problems,
the message said 1--WE have provided
a moderate military force in form
adopted solely to defense"
The f1ve-year air program is in
keeping with this idea, said the
message. Mr.. Coolidge also recon-
mended good housing for the army.
Pointing to the necessity of pro-
tecting a long coast line and con-
siderable trade routes as well as
the Panama Canal, Mr.. Coolidge
wrote that I'VE need very sub
stantial sea armament"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
BIG BUSINESS MAN is NATIONS SANTA:
TOYS NOW MUST BE ULTRA-MODERN

makers president. In addition, large
quantities are exported.
Styles in toys have changed, OBJ
served Coleman-this at the request
OF some sixty million American
youngsters.
"Toys must mirror the age" he
said. "They must be up to the miu-
ute to catch the American child's
fancy. Most Of them now are ac-
ton toys-automobiles, steam sho-
vels, railroads, dump carts.
wheel goods such as scooters,
kiddie cars, doll cabs and the like
form a third Of the product. More
doll cabs are sold in America now
than baby carriages"
The Lindberghian Influence win
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06

be seen on the Christmas tree this
year. Tin soldiers will retreat before
toy airplanes and aviators.
Little girls, too, demand that
their dolls keep up with the styles, >
said Coleman. 'They want bobbed-
haired babies, with short shirts and
rouged faces, or else they want
something soft and cuddly that is
as near like real baby as science
can make it.
They also demand small editions
of all the latest improvements that
are installed in the homes. Tiny
vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, cleo
trio irons and stoves are necessary
to their scientific doll housekeeping
dolls today arc simmer. with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06

dimpled knees and knowing eyes
and most Of them are brunets. The
blue-eyed, faxen-haired type that
pleased their mothers does not
please the young sub-dappers of
today.
Foreign dolls with queer faces
and costume dress are much more
popular with grown-up women than
with children. The child does not
appreciate quaintness so much as
realism"
Some $2OO,oOO,OOO worth Of toys
are ready for the American child.
The toymakers anticipate that this
viii be the biggest Christmas in his
tory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
LEAGUE WILL SEEK
DRY PARTY PLANKS
Returns to Jail
RI Times SpeoidI

BIZ Times Special
GREENSBURG, Ind, Dec. 6.
Breaking out Of the Decatur
County jail here wasn't so
good, William Petty decided,
so he came back and surren-
dered. But he said he couldn't
persuade his son Frank to re-
turn, and the officers still are
looking for the younger man.
The two gained liberty last
Thursday. They are charged
with a prohibition law viola
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
BY HORTENSE SAUNDERS
y HEA se TIn Writer oo,

NEA service WklteI
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Meet Santa
Claus, the big business man! He is
the American toymaker.
Dozens of him gathered in New
York for the toymakers' annual
convention, and there wasn't a
beard in the roomfull. Instead of
scarlet robe, he wore a gray sack
coat. and his waistline was reduced
to most conservative proportions.
Instead Of a sleigh, this Santa
drives motor trucks.
America now produces more than
80 per cent of the toys that find
their way into American homes, ac-
cording to w. Ogden Coleman OF
Chicago, who was selected the toy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06
Bye. Bye. Bay

Courthouse employees who do
not have charge accounts in
local stores are spending
luncheon hours this week es-
tablishing credit.
The reason: County Auditor
Harry Dunn announced he will
not issue December pay checks
except to institution employees
until Dec. 20 and %.
"As many as possible VIII be
paid Dec. 90" Dunn said.
"ThiS viii give them q lump
sum to spend during The holt
days"
"But Mr.. Dunn doesn't real
lie that we can't shop on De-
cember "A. That's Saturday.
one woman bemoaned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-06

but it is also true that such waters
have a right of way through that
section of the country and the land
there is charged with that ease
ment.
at is the land Of this region that
is to be benefited.