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The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-01-20
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ample, know that much Of the grain grown in
northern Minnesota is being shipped by water
to Buffalo, and mied there instead of in the Middle
West
They see Canada getting a monopoly on the export
business OF wheat, because Canada is offering her
farmers special transportation rates government
boats in the Of shortage of boats cut rates
on the railroads
The barge line service is big thing to the whole
Mississippi valley, bigger perhaps than President
Coolidge realizes There isn't a man, woman or
child in that section of the country but registers
IRENE interest whenever this subject is mentioned
And 1t is constantly being mentioned these days.
The present Administration may resent criticism
on it's barge line attitude but it is safe to say that
If the Mississippi valley has anything to say about it.
there won't be any next Administration which isn't
in favor of promoting adequate development of this
natural highway
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What Other Editors Think

lations of the State High School
Athletic Association are permitted
to play only twenty games prior to
the tournament in March, Practice
does not start under the rules I'M
til Oct. /.
This is much better than the
burn em-up schedules that en-
dangered the well being and
futures Of many star athletes in
the days when teams played as
many as two score hard games in
a season.
1t is being realized that basket
ball is one of the most strenuous
of all athletic contests. However,
we have not arrived as yet at a
full realization of the serious evils
of entertaining and overstraining.
The schedule of games ought to
be cut to fifteen. Practice should
be started Nov. l, and regular play
should be put off until Dec. l.
This would mean something by
way of restoration OF a degree of
sanity in high school sports. There
is no need for any community to
go stark, staring mad over COM
petitive high school athletics. 1t
is "a serious thing for any CON-
munity to enjoy itself at the ex-
pense Of high school basketball
stars.
Some sober thought should be
given to the welfare of the players.
In exploiting the young athletes
the community should ask, What
Price Glory?" and should know
how many husky boys are being
burned out to make a holiday for
selfish fans.
(Anderson Herald)
(Republicanl
Returning to the scenes of his
college days last week, Booth
Harrington told Philad e / p liza
newspaper men he was not yet
done with work, but he intimated
that he never intended to match
the pace of present-day young
people. He also relieved the fears
of those who were concerned
about his failing sight. His right
eye has failed, he said, but his
physicians have told him that his
left eye will continue to function.
Mr.. Harrington is impressed
with the modern university, and
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(Terre Haute Tribune)
(RAnuhlieaul

Harry Davis, former governor OF
Ohio, led a mighty battle a few
days ago to overturn the city
manager form of government in
Cleveland. The raid failed, and
the city manager experiment is
more strongly entrenched than
ever in the first city in Ohio. Some
fear was expressed that the pub
lie would not be concerned, that
the usual lethargy would prevail,
and that the city manager gov
eminent would be beaten down by
default; by the reluctance Of the
people to take their own part. The
majority for the city manager
government was decisive, and I'M
less there are grievous defects
arising in the system in years to
come, the prospects are that
Cleveland is committed to the in
novation for long time. The city
manager had as ammunition for
his cause vast economics in pub
lie spending, stimulated public
purpose for tax reduction, an i'm
provement in the personnel Of the
branches of public service, a
change In the whole system of city
purchases and in the system Of
street and alley upkeep, and a
change in the whole system of
determining necessary public inn
provements and rejecting useless
enterprises. The taxpayers and
the people showed intelligence
enough to want to save these
things. They showed a surprising
purpose to protect their own in
terest against former Governor
Davis and his Vaccinations, and
demonstrated that once these
things are understood, there is
enough public spirit in the aver
age American neighborhood to
stand by them and protect them.
This Cleveland experience is
bound to have an appreciable eff
feet on the future course of mu-
nicipal government in this country.
y = =
Lafayette Journal and COurier)
Basketball rules show an i'm
provement over earlier years. The
teams that comply with the regu-
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About Rarges

President Coolidge, it is SAID upset because users
of the barge lines the Mississippi want barges
and service, has taken the position that the
Government had better get out of all business.
No sooner does the Government do something for
a group of people, he allows, than that very group
demands more and more, and acts extremely I'M
grateful for all the favors handed out with such
lavish hand.
Let's not argue the point about whose Government
this u.s. anyhow or who pays taxes or where the money
comes from
Let's waive all that.
The people in the Mississippi valley aroused
over water transportation They business going
elsewhere because when railroad transportation must
DO depended upon other places are more advan-
tageously located.
The people in St. Paul and Minneapolis. for ex-
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each year returns to the scene of
his college days at Princeton,
where he was graduated in 1893.
He believes boys of today work
harder than those of his time.
Commenting on the present age,
he said:
There will be more nervous
breakdowns among young people
of today when they grow old than
we're ever experienced in my
younger days on account Of the
jazz spirit, which now pervadeS
the circles Of youth. This is the
age of noise, but believe me, it is a
real comfort to me when I meet a
quiet talker or happen to be where
the atmosphere IS Subdued.
Noise will never substitute for
entertainment in my humble
opinion. 1t seems the loud germs
get into the youth of today long
before he leaves high school. 1t
probably is accounted for because
this is a restless age, and restless
is q milo Term LOT IL.
Noblesville Ledger
(Republican)
Has the time not about come
when Indiana coal should be
made into power at or near the
mines and sent over the State and
the country, not only to the adj
vantage of the operators, but of
the homes of the State and of
every industry?
Coal can be made into electric
power right at the mines, and thus
save the cost Of transportation by
railway, and the distribution to
the homes and the industries.
And, the smoke from the crude
methods now used to get heat and
power from coal would be saved to
the communities, as well as the
loss from the change of the coal
into heat units.
Indiana has much coal, and not
of the highest quality so far as
the demands of the people for
heating purposes are concerned;
but, as electric power it would be
highly satisfactory. The time has
about come for this new develop
ment Of the use of coal and IN
diana might well lead in this
movement.
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Rich Men on the Dole

When the great war was over and the young men
who had borne arms for Britain were coming home,
a sudden shiver went down the spine of the states
men who direct the fortunes of the tight little island
They had promised to make Britain place fit for
heroes to live in. And those heroes coming
home with the probability of finding their jobs perma
nenty taken by others and with the prospect OF
tramping the streets and starving.
It was then that the unemployment dole was
quickly thought of and quickly carried into execution
It was sort OF insurance against revolution Doubt
less it does encourage young who did not
know the wars agonies and who were too young to
serve in battle to loaf rather seek work Doubtless
the dole is considerable burden on the finances Of
the country Which accounts for the groans OF the
well-to-do Briton.
But two fragrant cases of rich men on the national
dole have lately come to light and there has not been
a peep" in the Die-Hard papers. 1t seems that
when a has held cabinet position, loses his
job, is hard up and finds that he can not live in a
state "befttng his position" he is entitled ask for
and receive considerable pension from the state.
He is on honor to give up this pension when his
financial condition is bettered.
Well, not long ago a man died leaving an estate
worth quarter of million dollars. He had received
pension Of $4,000 year for twenty three years
Shortly before that man died leaving an estate
Of $455,ooo. He had drawn in pensions more than
100000 Some contrast with the poor devil whose
dole of two three dollars week causes the Die
Hards such paint
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YOU can get an answer to any ques-
e The Iadia4apois Tines wsshin rtoS
ton. D. c. isn1c Sssdg cents IN stamps
advice cannot be given nor can extended
research be undertaken. AN other cues
tons will receive personal reply. On.
signed requests cannot be answered AL
letters are OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
What is the average weekly earn
ings of all classes of wage earners in
the principal industries of this
country?
A study made by the National In
dustrial Conference Board shows che
average weekly wage in the twenty
five principal industries in the
country for May, 1927, to be $27.52.
What players are in the backfieId
Of football team? What is the
weight Of regulation football?
The backfield of football team
consists of a full back, quarter back,
right half back and left half back.
A regulation football, when blown
up, must weigh not less than four
teen or more than fifteen ounces.
What position on the college foot
ball team did Red Grange play?
Half back in the majority of
games.
What was Grover G. AIexander's
pitching record for 1926?
Twelve games won and ten lost.
What is the meaning Of the name
TiIIie?
1t is shortening of the name Ma
tilda and means heroine.
What is the meaning of the word
"arrhythmia"?
1t is from two Greek words mean
ing uneven rhythm" Its PATHOLOGY
cal meaning is any irregular action
Of the heart.
When and how should rhododen-
drOns be planted?
Plant them in the spring when the
weather is settled and the March
winds have passed.. If the ball Of
the roots is dry, soak well before
setting. Plant closely, so that the
tops are only 10 to IL inches apart
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13

For the second time within four
years. an Oklahoma legislature
attempts to meet on its own
motion, while a defiant Governor
bars it from the Statehouse with
armed troops.
This is an unprecedented record
for any American State.
Only nine Governors have been
impeached in America.
OF these. Oklahoma has con-
tributed one, and now she is
threatening to contribute another.
Oklahoma either is a most un-
fortunate State, or Is failing to
select her chief executives with
the proper care.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13
CIoSer-Knit Nation

Use of the telephone in this
country has increased skiold dur
ing the last quarter of a century.
During the year 1900 there
were thirty-four conversations per
person in this country. During
1926 there were 202.
This means that we are being
brought closer together socially
and economically.
The telephone has made posi-
BILE not only widened acquaint-
ance, but wider business relations.
People have more acquaintance
than they ever did and maintain
themfor longer period. Through
these acquaintance they keep in
better touch with what is going on.
Dialect is disappearing, and with
1t the provincial outlook which
sustains dialect.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13
Judge Bluffs Mob

BY holding court on Sunday
and sitting with an automatic
close at hand, Judge Henry A.
Grady Of Goldsboro. N. O.,
succeeded in preventing mob
violence while a Negro legally was
convicted.
Technically, this was a triumph
for the law, and for that Judge
Grady deserves full credit.
Practically, it was little more
than a compromise with the mob
spirit.
The only way the law saved it
self was by acting quickly enough
and harshly enough to satisfy the
passions of a highly wrought-up
community.
There was, and there could be
little chance of g fair trial under
such circumstances.
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air service, and 1,18S in the Army
air service.
What is the salary of the presi-
dent of Germany?
He receives a yearly salary of Co.,
600 marks together with allowances
of 10000 marks and a residence.
What is the name of Pope Plus
XXI?
Achille Ratti.
Where in the United States Is tho
rainfall heaviest?
The heaviest annual precipita-
ton is in western Washington and
northwestern Oregon, where the
average is 80 to 100 inches per
annum.
How many enlisted men are In
the United States Marine Corps?
17,785.
Where is Normandy?
It is that part of France border
ing the English Channel and in
Guiding the present departments of
Seine Inferieure, Eure, Orne, CAL
vados and La Manche.
What is the origin and meaning
of the name 'Tda?"
1t is of Teutonic origin and means
Happy"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13
STUDENTS OFFER PLAY

Spotlight Club Members to Present
''The Brat" at Muncie.
BIZ Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 13.-Members
of the Spotlight Club, students of
Ball Teachers College, will present
1.-THE Brat" Maude Fulton's comedy,
in the college auditorium Wednes-
day evening.
Members of the cast and others
connected with the production are:
Roberta Clemens. Muncie; Delight
Stephens. Muncie; John Keriin, Mont
pelier; 2. grumfeld. Marion: Clarence
ion; Roma Haworth. Muncie; Agnes
Wood. Muncie; Miss Portia Baker. fac
ulty sponsor; Otis Phares, club presidents
Marjorie Fuller. Muncie. leading lady, and
Miss Mildred George, coach.
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and pay particular attention to fac
ing them, i. e. see that the best side
is facing the most important point
OF view and that all are faced alike.
Grated plants should, if possible,
have the worked portion below the
surface. Do not plant In the autumn.
Place the beds so that the glare of
the midday sun is screened both
summer and winter, and avoid situe
lions where there is any interfer-
ence from trees or buildings and
plant where the soil has a good con-
dition Of moisture.
Did Babe Ruth serve in the World
War?
No.
Who played the title role in the
picture "The Magician?"
Paul Wegeners
How high In the air can an
aviator go without some aid to res
piration?
1t depends considerably upon the
individual. AS a rule breathing be-
comes difficult at $4,000 feet al
though some aviators have gone as
high as 10000 feet without artificial
aid.
What makes the roaring noise in a
shell?
Like all sound it is produced by air
waves. A sea shell makes an s,most
perfect resonator and by holding it
to the ear a roaring noise Is heard
that is in reality an intensiflcation
Of noises in the air that are scarce
ly perceptible without amplif1cation.
If sea shell is taken to a place
where it is absolutely quiet no sound
will be heard in it.
When and where did Benjamin
Harris0n's first wife die?
At the White House, Oct. 25, 1892.
How many airplanes are there in
the United States Army, Navy and
Marine Corps?
There are 351 planes in use in the
Navy air service: IS in the Marine
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13
Many Held, Few Convicted

Two thousand seven hundred
and sixty persons were arrested in
Detroit for violating the dry law
during the first eleven months of
this year.
Out of that number only 9S2
were convicted.
OF the 932 convicted, 90, were
put on probation. rs were given
suspended sentences, 1853 paid
fines and three went to jail.
Those who estimate lawlessness
or law enforcement by the num-
Der of arrests made leave a lot
out of the picture.
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Puzzle in New England

The paradox Of the situation is
to be found in the fact that New
England, though commonly re-
garded as having hard time of it
compared to other sections Of the
country, outranks them all when
it comes to savings bank deposits
The nations as a whole has
per capita deposit of about $3.50
while New England has per
capita deposit Of $3.50.
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old Masters

She is not fair to outward view
AS many nnaidens be,
Her loneliness never knew
Until she smiled on me;
Obi then saw her eye was bright
A well of love, a spring of light.
But now her looks are coy and cold.
To mine they ne'er reply,
And yet I cease not to behold
The love-light in her eye: .,
Her very frowns are fairer far
Than smiles of other maidens ara.
Hartley coleridge: Song.
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Prosperous Country

BY and large, this country is
well off, as people can see for
themselves without the help of
government reports or expert de-
auctions.
They can see it in the amount
Of money spent for luxuries and
amusements, in the number Of
automobiles, in the gate receipts
Of prize fights and football games.
The nations candy bill ranges
close to half a billion dollars an
nually and the cosmetic bill runs
1t a close second.
Many people spend more for a
summers vacation than their
great grandfathers earned during
the entire year.
We are prosperous, but not to
the extent that vast numbers
among us have ceased to be very,
very poor.
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farewell to Poverty

Basing his conclusion on Sec
rotary Hoover's report, as well as
the calculations Of other econo-
mists, Professor Irving Fisher sug-
gests that poverty may be abol-
ished in this country by 1882.
1t all goes back to the law of
averageS-so much income per
worker, so much revenue per
family-which is all right except
that poverty does not originate
and cannot be abolished in that
way.
Given community of 100 work.
ers, twenty-five earn nothing, and
you have an average income of
$2,250.
According to the law of aver
ages that community should be
well of. but what about the
twenty-five out Of work?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13

/. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to another and
do it in par. a given number of
strokes. Thus, to change COW to
HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW,
HEW, HEN.
2. You can change only one let
ter at a time.
8. You must have a complete
word, of common usage, for each
jump. Slang words and abbrevia-
tionS don't count.
4. The order Of letters cannot be
changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13

After reading the Presidents message we have
decided that New Years resolution will be: Do
good as long as it doesn't do any harm
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An automobile sold in Boston for so cents It
seems the influence of the new Fords already is be-
ginning to be felt.
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To the Editor:
I am deaf and dumb, and I need
employment at once, because it is a
question of living.
I would like to make an appeal
through The Indianapolis Times.
I am in need of steady job that
will help me get out of this sicken-
ing situation. have been homeless
for the last week. I am a high
grade machinist, having seven
years experience, but I am willing
to take anything now, only to give
me real chance Of a decent liveli-
hood.
am young man Of 26 years,
handicapped in speech and hearing.
Will somebody please give me q
chance? PAUL r. CAMPBELL.
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Missouri farmer has a cat that cloves to listen
to the radio" His girl friends voice?
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Times Readers
Voice ViewS

The name and address Of the autnott
must accompany every contribution. p4s
tiers not exceeding 200 words viii receive
preference.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-12
PUBLISHERS OF
STATE GATHER
FOR MEETING
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12.-The
two dae winter meeting of the Cal
ifornia Press Association opened its
concluding session here this after
noon, with a large number of Cali
fornia publishers and editors in at
tendance.
The convention will close with a
dinner and dance at the Cliff hotel
tonight.
Two debates were listed on the
afternoon program. The first, care
subscription contests beneficial to
newspapers will be opened with d.
Weir, Fairfield Enterprise, taking
the affirmative and Paul G. Jasper
the negative.
Two prominent Southern Califor-
MIA publishers were slated to debate
the question, els Newspaper Com
petition Beneficial?'
Judge Harlan G. Palmer, publish
er of the Hollywood Citizen, will
take the affirmative, and Crombie
Allen, publisher of the Ontario Re-
port, the negative.
A paper on Newspaper Boycotts
will be read by J. Raymond Locke,
publisher of the Dinuba Sentinel.
James E. Wales, editor of the
Berkeley Gazette, will deliver an
address on "Publicity Practices.
The session is presided over by
Friend w. Richardson, president of
the association, and former COVER
nor of California.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-12
PICTURESQUE VETERAN DEAD
AFTER INTERESTING CAREER

sent to Richmond and Mobile rs
n spy by President Lincoln.
Mustered out of the army in
1865, Sobieski joined the men
fostering the cause of a free
Mexico. After Is months in that
service, he found himself col
oncl, assigned to command the
firing squad which executed
Emperor MaXimilian. Later,
refusing to carry on execution
of other prisoners, Col. Sobies-
XII was himself sentenced to
death. but was pardoned by Gen.
Escobedn.
Hailed as a hero at the close
of this campaign, he refused
proffercd 10000 acres of land
in Mexico and returned to the
United States, where he had be-
come a citizen.
Col. Sobieski was elected to
the Minnesota Legislature in the
early '70's entefing upon po-
htical career early doomed by
advocating woman suffrage,
prohibition and abolition of cap
ital punishment. But he lived
to see the day when these causes
flourished.
Surviving are his daughter,
Mrs. L. S. Gilhousen, and her
son, John, who has taken the
name, John Gilhousen Sobieski.
The veteran soldier will be bur
led here.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-12
Weather Delays
Honolulu Flight
Ry United PresS Lcnscd Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12.-Thc
biplaue of Captain Frederick Giles
remained in the hangar at Mills
Field airport here today while he
waited for favorable weather 10
start his flight to Honolulu, the
first leg of an aerial voyage to
Australia. Ss'n
Captain Giles called off his de-
parture, scheduled for today, after
Major T.. II. Bowie. of the United
States weather bureau had warned
him that storm was sweeping
the Pacific between the mainland
and the islands.
"No human being or air?lanc
could survive the weather between
the mainland and the islands, Ma
ior Bowie told Giles.
He may take off Sunday if wealth
er conditions are auspicious but will
be guided entirely by the advice of
Major Bowie, it was announced
today at the Mills Field Airport.