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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-22
More Contrast

So far as appearances go, the con-
trast is Just as great.
In Washington the buildings are
spotless, the streets are kept clean
and even in the districts where
humble folks live there is a mani
fest effort to maintain a neat ap-
pearance.
In Pittsburgh. you get the impress
sion of more clutter, dinginess and
unkept grounds, that smoke and ore
dust make necessary.
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What inscription is on the statue
THE Christ of the Andes?" Who
was the sculptor?
The statue was made from an old
Argentine cannon by a young Ar
genuine sculptor, Mateo Alonzo. 1t
was dedicated March 10. 1904. and
bera the inscription, Sooner shall
these mountains crunsble into dust,
than Argentines and lChilians break
the peace to which they have pledg-
ed themselves at the feet Of Christ,
the Redeemer.. ,~.,.....
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What is the monetary unit In
Brazil?
The smallest unit of Brazilian cur
rency is the roi and the monetary
basis is the milrois, or 1000 reis.
There are bronze coins of the de-
nominations 20 and 40 refs; nickel
coins, 100, 200 and 400 refs; silver.
500, 1000 and 1000 reis. The value
of the Brazilian milreis in American
money is $03244.
Does the United States provide
residences for the foreign ambaSsa-
doris and diplomats in Washington.
ID. c.?
No. In some cases the foreign
governments own their embassies
and legations and in other cases the
foreign representatives rent the
builings they occupy.
On what day of the week did
February 8, 1901, fall?
Saturday.
Do all immigrants have to pay n
head tax upon entering the United
States?
Every immigrant pays a head tax
of eight dollars.
Is there limit on the size and
weight Of a package that can be
sent by parcel post?
The weight limit is 70 pounds for
parcels for delivery within the first.
second and third zones. and so
pounds for all other zones. Parcel
post matter may not exceed 81
inches in length and girth combined.
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Greater Things

Comes now the pastor of that Kansas church with
correction. Governor jackson did not talk on
What shall it profit" wher he contributed to the
uplift of the Sun1ower State.
What he really preached about was Greater
things than these shall We do"
That shows him optimist What greater thing
could any one do than sell The Senator for $4,000?
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DO You KnO1U-

That the mothers of 4o5
little children can go to work
daily, happily assured that
through the three day
nurseries conducted by
agencies of the Community
Fund their little ones are re-
ceiving expert care and at
tention.
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The Melons

Of ali the great Pittsburgh fam
lilies, that of the Melons alone
holds its e-eminence.
1t is commonly believed that Ford
or Rockefeller represent the great
est money power in this country.
but to let Pittsburghers tell it. the
honor should go to the Mellon
family.
This family is said to control no
less than sixty-five corporations, in
Guiding six banks, the Aluminium
Company of North America, the
Gulf Refining Company, and several
other enormous enterprises.
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Saar Basin of j, S,

Here is the Saar basin Of Amer
lea, the steel and glass center of the
western world spread out before you.
Here are assembled the blast fur
naces, the rolling mills, the tube
works and incidental enterprises
that have done SO much to make
this age what it is.
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hall, will be glad TO present your COM
plants 70 city officials. letters mus mus
will not be published.
Mr.. Fixit was asked today to aid
in securing the repair of w. Mary
land St, west of Senate. Ave.
Mr.. Fixit; Wish to advise that
there is a hole in Maryland ST. just
west of Senate Ave, which certain
" needs attention. The last account
we had there were two FordS and
one automobile down in 1t.
You don't need to be in any big
hurry as 1t is certainly helping the
tire men. You might mention this
to the big boys when you have time.
P. d. @.
City Engineer Paul r. Brown
has ordered the street repair de-
partment TO fix the chuck-hole.
Dear Mr.. Fixit: The residents in
the neighborhood Of Hiatt and How
ard SITS, where numerous accidents
have taken place, would greatly APP
preciate ii If you would see that a
stop sign is placed there. Hiatt and
Lambert st. is a dangerous corner,
too. LING. 200! Howard st.
The board of safety received
YOUR request and will consider
erection of a sign when funds are
available. No funds are available
under this years budget.
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farmer in New Jersey comes forward with the
news that he furnished the hams which Charles
Lndbergh ate on his way to Paris. What we're won
dering is who furnished the ham for Levine?
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tNEw YORK EVENING WORLD,

Has any one yet heard from either of Indiana's
Senator'S or her Governor or her representative in
the cabinet, call for the cleansing Of the state2
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Questions and AnSzgers

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
ington. D. c.. inclosing cents in stamps
vice cannot be given nor can extended
research be undertaken. All other ques-
tions will receive a personal reply. I'm
signed requests cannot be answered. All
letters are conhdential.-Editor.
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Can you give me some names for
twin boys?
Arthur and Andrew; Malcolm and
Martin; Duncan and Douglas; Ed
ward and Edmund.
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he supports himself on the diminu-
tive Louise Hart who is but 5 feet
1-inch tall and weighs but 125
pounds. In other words. you don't
have to be so big to be strong.
Ken Maynard is featured in the
photoplay Somewhere in Sonora.
Comedy and News reels comprise
the rest of the program. At the
Palace today and tomorrow. (By
Observer.
Other theaters today offer: Run
ming Wild" at the Apollo; Women
Love Diamonds" at the Ohio; Maid
of the Mist" at the Indiana;
"Dearie," at the Circle; Paying the
Price" at the Isis; Robert st. Clair
unnamed mystery drama at En-
glish's; alias the Deacon" at
Keith's, and Revue Comique, at the
Lyric.
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How old is the earth?
Theories about the age of the
earth in geological time vary enor-
mously. Estimates of the age of the
Oldest rocks by biologists and as
tronomers starting from different
standpoints have varied between
l,6O0,000,00O and 25,00O,OOO years.
What is the population of the
largest city in West Virginia?
Wheeling having population Of
56,208 is the largest.
What were the gate receipts of
the Jeffries- Johnson prize fight at
Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910?
$270,775.
How old is Pola Negri?
She was born Jan. 3, 1897.
How many times has De Wolf
Hopper been married and who were
his wives?
Ella Gardiner was the first, and
Ida Kosher the second. He next
married Edna Wallace, often called
the 62-year old flapper and she was
followed by Nella Reardon Bergen,
singer. The fifth marriage with
Elda Furry (Hedda Hopper) was
dissolved by divorce in 1924 after IL
years. On October 20, 1925, he mar
ried Lillian CHASER, singer Of Oak
land, Calf,
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Mr.. Fixit
Hole in Maryland Street
Should Be Reported.

Mr.. Fixit. The Times reporter at city
hall, will be glad TO present your com.
bear writer's name and address. Names
will not be published.
Evening star., 1927-10-09

Women's Sleeveless Coat Sweat
ers. all wool, medium weight;
finished with pocket and buttons
to match. Black and Navy Blue.
tod
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
HILL DEFEATS
FOLEY DESPITE
CLAIM OF FOUL
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Oct 5-Thc hand
of Johnny Hill, Filipino feather
weight who is pointing himself for
chance at the featherwcight cham
pionship, was raised in victory over
Vie Foley, Canadian fighter, here
last night after the loser claimed a
foul in the eighth round of a 10
round battle at the Olympic auditor
ium.
Referee Ernie Clark dispcllcd any
doubt such as arose when Tunnev
went down before Dempsey in the
famous seventh round in Chicago by
not giving Foley any count at all.
He merely grabbed the hand of Hill,
who had been massing up points
against the Canadian in every round
but one, and hoisted it skyward
while Foley grovclled on the mat in
apparent pain. He claimed a low
blow.
doctor examined the fighter
and said that there was no evidence
of foul, but that low blow might
Eavc landed without leaving visible
damage.
The preliminary card furnished
more spectacular bouts than was the
main event. Dario Barron beat
Willie Evans in the semi final six-
round bout, while Jack Miller lost
to Tom Moore on technical foul
after taking "A beating in ono round
In the four-rounders Young Bcllo
took decision from Leo Claro and
frankie Fontana coppcd from
frankie Thone.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Local Schools to
Meet Saturday

Central Union grid warriors are
striving hard to iron out the kinks
in their makeup as time ncars for
the second tusslC of the 1927 season,
the game Saturday in which they
will meet Junior College. This con
test should prove one of the crucial
tests for the Armstrong squad as
the Junior College boys have team
formed of former valley stars.
The hoys have looked much bet.
ter during the last two days Of
training, They are going about it
with more zcst, ccntcring their at
tcntion on finding ont the right
place to hc at the right time and
with closer adhcrancc TO the diction
Of the coaches they are fast over.
coming the makcshift manner which
marked the opening tussle against
GrosSmont.
Conch Armstrong. taking advant
age of the interest and fight dis
played by the squad, is giving them
plenty Of opportunity 10 work il out
on the field. Plenty of scrmma Cjn9
marked by continual signal drill
should turn the team into smooth
running machine by Saturday,
Season tickets, giving tho bearer
admittancc to all basketball, foot.
ball and baseball games of the year
have been placed on sale at numcr-
ous business places throughout the
city.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
So. California
Sport Briefs

Los ANGELES, Oct. 5.-A rae
quet welded by a noted tennis cx-
pert of the European courts meant
nothing to youth here yesterday and
lee Yates of Manual Arts High
school, Los Angeles, almost upset
Manuel Alfonso, Spanish champion.
In fact, young Yates took the first
set in their second round play of
the Pacific southwest championships
match -, thrilling the large crowd
before the veteran Alfonso rallied to
dispose of the youngstcr by winning
the next two sets 90, 60.
kea Bouman, Dutch championship
advanced in the womcn's division.
Here she won her first match by de-
fault and then defeated Mary Tay-
lor of Occidental College, 60, 6-1.
Molla Mallory won from Harriet
Brewster 6-l, GO.
Illness forced Noryal Craig, Oc-
cidcntal star, to default to William
Tiidcn, while Francis Hunter was
beating George Poolcv. 60, 6-l.
Tildcn then took on Hunter in an
exhibition and won 6-3, 40, 6-3.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

PULLETS FOR SALE-Good stock.
DR.. Apples old ranch, Southeast
of Ell Centre. Mrs. Popplewell.
STA
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
SPORT NEWS SECTION
Cosby Briefs
From GridirOns
Hy United Press Leased Wire


SOUTH BEND, Ind.-Gloom hung
heavy over the Notrc Dame campus
as news spread that injuries will
keep Elmer Wynnc, regular fullback
and Charley Riley, one of Rockne $
most dependable quarterbacks out
of this week IS game with Detroit
University.
EVANSTON, III. - The North
western wildcats, who crushed South
Dakota under AT to > score last
Saturday appeared somewhat slow in
their workout for the game with
Utah Saturday.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. - Herb
Joesting, all-American fullback on
the Minnesota team is taking things
easy this week as a result of
shoulder injury in the North Da-
kota game Saturday. knoerr filled
his place in yesterdays workout.
STOCKTON -- Coach RICHTER of
the College of the Pacific is endeav
oring to build up the center of his
forward wall before clashing Sat
urday with the Olympic Club. G.
of p defeated Modesto last Satur
day but line play was ragged.
PALO ALTO-Fifty two men rep
resent Stanford on the gridiron the
rest of this season. Last night
Coach "Pop' Warner dropped 81
men from the squad. The varsity
now includes il ends, 10 tackles, 10
halfbacks, Q guards, 4 ccntcrs and 4
qlartcrbacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Here and There
In Sport World
BY United Press Leased Wire

beoNNu !" nv
san FRANCISCO-Johnny Nc
Coy, veteran fighter and contend
err for the flywcight title recently
vacated by Fidel La Barba, meets
Pablo Dano in a 10 round bout here
tonight. Mccoy is heavy favoritc.
OAkIAND-Speedy Dado, Fill
pino. and frankie Murray of Phila
dclphia will resume hostilitics here
tonight when they meet in Il 10
round match. Their previous contest
was a draw.
SAN FRANCISCO-Thc Joe Var
Gas Billy Adams fight scheduled
here for next Friday night was
called off today. Vargas was re.
ported operated on yesterday for re-
novnl of his tonsils.
PORTLAND, Gre. -- Tnleashing
vicious attack at the sound of the
hell. Eddie Roberts, Tacoma welter-
weight knocked out Jimmy Marcus,
of Los Angeles, in the first round
of a scheduled 10 round fight here
last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
CRAIG ANXIOUS
TO WI Pc AWAY
REDS VICTORY
Battle at Local Club to
Be For Blood According
to Advance Dope.

Red Humphries of Los Angeles and
Art Craig of Ocean Park, slated to
do the honors in one of the main
events scheduled for the arena Fri.
day night, battled at Ocean Park
about three weeks ago. Matchmak-
er Cy Saenz of Ocean Park declared
after the fight that the bout was
enc of the greatest battles he had
ever witnessed.
Humphries won the decision over
Craig, but the latter had been called
ir to substitute at the last moment
and was not quite set when the OPP
ening bell rang. And Humphries
landed an early blow, that would
have put most battlcrs out of the
running 1t floored Craig but he
was back on his feet at six. From
then on the boys took turns at
spilling each other on the canvas
and it was cheering crowd that
greeted boy boys as they stepped
from the ring after the scrap.
Craig is now set for action against
Iiumphries and promises to even up
the score when he meets "Rcd -
Friday night. The battle should
produce some lively stepping.
In the other main attraction John
ME Torres, rated as one of the great
est prospects on the coast in his
weight, will meet Irish Mickey Conc.
Johnnie has only short punch with
which to greet his foemcn but it car.
L t.l Ia,
witnessed Johnnie dispose of Ronald
O'Dell at the arena recently, knock
out Bobby Payne early this season
and decisively defeat frankie Brown
will vouch for Johnnie.
Cone Is Tough
But in Irish Mickey the Torres
voungster will meet boy that
knows the ring game. Pittcd against
Benny Kid Carter, ono of the citv-
crest boys now battling on the coast. d.
Irish Mickey met defeat here early
. this season but il sure was n battle
all the way. Mickey is fast and
will give Johnnie plenty of oppor-
tunity to mix things with him.
George koVar Of Ocean Park who
took the count after three hectic
rounds in the opening battle at the
arena last week will meet Young
Kid Mex in the special four round
bout this Friday night. While Ko-
var met defeat last week there
wasn't a fan in the house that
ddn I help with giving him hand
when he left the ring for he put mp
u hattlp al the way He should rive
Kid Mex plenty of trouble and the
bout should be- worth an cvcful.
Monte Hill will meet Tom Mar.
qucg of Brawlcy in the opening clash
of the evening. In his last fight,
at CalcYico a week ago, Monic look
cd good all the way. Marquee is of
The mixing kind and action should
mark tho battle. Tho show will get
under way AT $50 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Missouri Flood
Danger Fading
BY United Press Leased Wire

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 8
Flood waters which throato1ed to
menace sections cf thc southwest
following torrential rains earlier
this week were reported receding
today.
The Ncrdigris river at Coffcyvillc,
Kan, was falling three inches an
hour.
More than 10000 acres of farm
lands were inundated. Damage to
crops was considerable.
The White and Arkansas rivers in
Arkansas were above flood stage at
several points.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

Now that Mr.. Ford has gone into
the rubber business, too, there are
those who wonder if thc new m9-
chimes arc made to squeeze through
or bounce over traffic.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

The general store has como IN
from the crossroads. You II find it
in almost any town under the name
of - Drugs.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Lost and Found

night in Imperial,
small black suitcase, containing
girls clothing and school books.
Return Imperial Pharmacy. 4t3
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
For Saie-Automofiut

x
FOR SAILS h. p. stationery gaso.
line engine, good running order,
SO. Wilson Machine Shop. Ihone
40J. 2Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Household Goods

FOR SALE-IIousehold furniture.
491 Len Rey. Ats
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

FOR SAhE-White Leghorn hens
and pullets. Porter n. Ferguson.
Phone 36F21. Holtville. 1857
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Poultry

BARRED ROCK puilets 81 and $3.50
each. Red CarneuN pigeons, 5000
dozen. Hyde, Euclid and Imper
ial Ave. 3t3
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

CHICkENS-Dressed or undressed.
1852 Woodward. Phone 9c6. 25tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

These are the DAYS when all young
men PRE- divided into two classes
football and pool players.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

PIANO FOR SALE or rent. 5lj
Broadway. Phone 21s. 27tt
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

FOR SALE or rent. Automobile
shop and equipment. Al location
in FL Centre. Call after 6:30 p. m.
at 572 Holt. o3tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

WANTED-SeeonC hand furniture
Call 495W. S19 Main st. 19tt
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

FLORENCE Apartments and rooms.
Hot water for bath and laundry.
I'll Commercial. 6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
AS We Grow
Older
PROPER Kidney dction Is More Than
Ever Important.

Ep9r important.
as VIC grow older. there 10
"A apt to te gradual slow
ing up of bodily functions. The
kidneys are the blood filters.
II their action becomes slug
gish they do not thoroughly
cleanse the blood of poisonous
wastes. This tends to make one
tired and achy, with often
nagging backache. drowsy
headaches and dizziness. a
common symptom Of imperfect
kidney action is scanty or burn
ing excretions. Elderly people
recommend DoaE's Pills. This
tested diuretic is endorsed the
country oyer. Ask your neigh
Dor!
DOAN'S Plats sod
Stinuiant Diuretic to the Kidneys
Foatar.Mlburn Co. MIG. Chem. Buffalo. NY.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

FOR SALE-One of best located
cabins at Live Oaks, at a bargain
If sold at once. Phone 81 If in
terested. 3dht3
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Wanted to Buy

WANTED--To buy, head ri'
maize. Phil Metz. Box Sc, Hebor.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05

WATERMAN Short Course Piano
School. Popular music only. Adult
beginners a speciality, Phone 367J
for demonstration appointment.
IstkiI<4 Aft
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Help Wanted

WANTED-Agents in valley to rep
resent Health-O-Quality products.
Good agents make 80 to $l5 per
day. Call at $40 Olive or phone
74J. wed sat If
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Lawn or garden fer
tilizer, S72 Orange or Phone SOL.
Aft
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
PRESS WANT AD SECTION
TODAYS WANT ADS|

Fer SALEt--li Guernsey and Jcr,
sey heifers . to 10 months old.
Also e sheep. |. Thanner, 6 miles
southwest I'll Centre. 5t3
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-05
Livestock

FOR SALE-Feeder hogs. Wixom $,
Seeley. Ito
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
GEN. ESTRADA GETS
PRISON SENTENCE
Must Serve Fl Months and
Pay $4,000 Fine-12 of
] Staff Also to Go to Prison.
Nv the Associated Press.

ny tue Associdteu
LOS ANGELES. March AFTER
having been denied a new trial, Gen.
Enrique Estrada, convicted of con-
spiracy to violate the neutrality act
in an attempt to form an army to
invade Mexico, was sentenced yes
terday in Federal Court to serve 81
months in the Federal prison at
Leavenworth, kans., and pay $10.-
900 fine.
Twelve members of Estrada's staff
were given prison terms of more than
a year each and fines ranging from
81 900 to $4,000.
Sixty-four members of Estrada's
''army" who pleaded guilty were SEN
fenced to six months in prison and
then granted probation for that pc
riod. An exception was made in the
case of Earl Parker. San Diego hard
ware dealer, who was given years
probation. Munitions for Estrada'S
forces were purchased through Par
ker.
Gen. Estrada and his followers
were arrested by Department of JUS
tice agents last August near San.
Diego. and large amounts of ammuni-
tion and battle equipment including
airplanes and armored trucks, were
seized.
The sentences of Estrada's staff
members were: Gen. B. Arniuz, one
year and four months and $4,000 fine
Gen. Rodriguez. one year and two
months and $4,000 fine, and the fol
lowing one year land one day and
$1,000 each: J. Brassel, Fidel Baran-
co, Faustana Garcia, Joseph r. Healy,
Carlos Lopez. Aurelia Sepulveda,
FREDERICK Silva, Ascension Fantana.
Rafel Trajo and Juan Estrada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
ATTACKS SENATORS
FROM SOUTH DAKOTA
Petition Challenges Right of Solons
in Congress, Charging
Finance Violations.
By the Associated Press.

PIERRE, S. OAK, March Con
test before the United States Senate
of the right of Senators ePter Norbeck
and w. H. McMaster to represent
South Dakota in Congress was re-
Quested by Walter Flanagan of Sioux
Falls in a petition filed with the South
Dakota House yesterday.
The petition charges ''misappropria
fion. misapplication and embezzle-
ment of rural credit trust and State
treasury funds and funds of banks
under State supervision over a period
of seven and one-half years. embrac
ing violations of the laws of the
United States, of which Peter Nor
beck and William I'll. McMaster las
former governors) had knowledge by
reason of their own acts of commits
sion and participation
Flanagan, formerly court reporter
and United States commissioner, said
he conducted a weekly labor paper a.
Sioux Falls for three years. He has
previously sought legislative action
In connection with the rural credits
department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Those Early Days.

FROM the Mansfield. Ohio journal.
The good old days were the ones in
which molasses came In barrel and
o. case of mayonnaise lasted the ordi-
nary grocer three years.