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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

test-tubes filled with millions of the deadly germ of
tuberculosis.
Koch began his research by making microscopic
examinations of the lungs of men and women who
had died of tuberculosis.
He dissected the diseased tissues from these lungs
After days of this dangerous work. he finally found
bacillus far smaller bacillus than any had pre-
viously discovered. They were tiny little rod-like
things, bent and curved and far less than $4,000
of'an inch in length.
Koch certain that he had found the germ of
tuberculosis. But a personal conviction, however
strong, does not constitute valid scientific proof.
Koch had to do two things to establish his case.
He had to grow pure strains of the microbe and
prove it caused tuberculosis.
He had luck at first, however, in growing his
microbes They would not thrive the sort Of Solu
ton in which ordinary microbes grew.
Apparently the microbe grew only in the tissue Of
living creatures
That gave Koch an idea He went to the slaughter
house and obtained the blood of animals. From this
he made sort of gelatne-his experience with the
potato had taught him that solid material had to be
used to get pure strain of microbe.
After many trying experimentation of which
meant riSking his lfeKoch obtained pure strains of
the microbe.
On March "a, 1882, Koch read paper at the meet
ing of the Physiological Society in Berlin.
Soon the whole world rang with the name of
Koch For in that paper he told his learned colleagues
of his discovery of the tuberce bacillus, the mcrohe
which causes tuberculosis. .u...s..A..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
A Chance to Shudder

Those persons who shudder whenever proposal
is made which family of government in
business will get small comfort out of the annual
report of the Governor of the Panama Canal zone
just issued.
The canal has had total net revenue of nearly a
hundred million dollars above all expenses during its
fourteen years of operation. Net revenue for the
year exceeded twenty millions and business is grow
ing
In addition various auxiliary services the govern
ment was obliged to undertake have yielded profit
of some six million dollars.
The light plant, which sells current to the govern
rent at IL cents and to the public at cents made
$4,000 last year. The commisSary made $455000 as
against $4,000 the year previous
The Panama Canal railroad, run by a corporation,
all stock of which is government-owned, made 81 659
000 and the Panama Railroad Steamship Company
made 900 last year, and would have made $58O000
it had charged the government the rates it charged
stherss
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
By
Frederick
lands

IT'S a strange thing everybody
l. didn't have sense enough to in
vest all they had in stocks just be-
fore the election, for this victory
was written on the sky where all
but the blind could read 1t and
stocks we're sure to rise, just as they
did after Coolidge was elected.
But there are mitigating circum-
stances in our own failure to invest.
Alanson B. Houghtom resigned as
our ambassador to Great Britain to
run for the United States senate
from New York, but now that Sen
ator Royal Copeland has cleaned
Mr.. Houghton, Mr.. Coolidge sends
him back to London feeling the
continued harmony of the universe
demands such action.
The truth is that our next PreSi-
dent would not need many ambas-
sailors to foreign countries, his per-
sonaI mountaineering with the
governments of the world enabling
him to call most of them by their
first names.
= n r.
Two more big Chicago banks plan
a merger; everybody in everything
is merging, and nobody is splitting
up, except the married people.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
COOLIDGE Tells World

President Coolidge made most eX-
cellent use of Armistice day. Nothing
could be more appropriate to the
occasion than his frank straight
forward statement. The victory
which this day is designed to COM
memorate not only has been dis
graced, but stultified in large mea-
sure by a resumption of that very
kind of double dealing between ma
tons which led to the war.
The lip music in favor Of peace
and disarmament has screened a
regrettable amount of chicanery. In
more than one instance, the very
moves which pretended to serve the
cause of international good will were
but disguised attempts to obtain an
advantage. Craftsmanship still needs
to learn the wisdom of sincerity.
President Coolidge is for adequate
defense. He is for it, not only as
reasonable under ordinary circum-
stances, but as a proposition to
which the United States has been
driven by other countries. 1t is only
common sense to realize that this
government cannot permit itself to
be maneuvred into an unnecessary
weak position by those who would
presume on its idealiSm and who
would yield to its desires only far
enough to create false impression.
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u. S. Eyes Are Open

President Coolidge's plain state
ment puts this country in the right
light. We Americans may be ideal
lists, but we are not fools. To Euro
peans, it may seem as though some
of our detectives are impractical.
They should put this down to the
difference in background and ira
dition, as President Coolidge Sug-
gestS, and not to lack of intelligence.
Even the average citizen of this
country is not unaware of/what has
been going on. He understands per-
fectly we'll what his country tried
to achieve as participant in the
World war.
The United States is and always
has been ready to meet other ma
tons half way in all honest endea-
vors to eliminate conflict. Not only
that, but she has gone farther than
any nation on earth to prove it.
One needs only glance at the map
as it was remade by the treaty of
Versailles to appreciate the differ
ence between American policy and
that of the allies. A large part of
Africa changed hands, as we'll as a
great many islands in the Pacific,
but this country received and asked
no share in the SpoilS.
When it came to the Washington
arms conference, this country agreed
to do a better Scrapping job of her
navy than any nation concerned,
and kept the agreement, ns.hl,.t.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
Plans to Visit Canal

Mr.. Hoover will visit not only the
countries of Latin America on his
trip. but the Banana canal.
The Panama canal is the great
est single enterprise ever under
taken by the United States. Being
an engineer, Mr.. Hoover will find it
interesting from a professional
standpoint Being President-elect,
he will find the problem of its
operation, upkeep and defense
worthy of attention.
The Panama canal cost $500 ,000,-
900. For bookkeeping purposes,
Sis, 100000 of this have been set
aside as military investment. while
the remaining $275, 100000 have been
set aside as a commercial invest
ment.
With the commercial investment
rated at $275,0O0,000. the canal has
paid somewhat less than per cent
during the fourteen years it has
been in operation. That is one rea-
son advanced by General Meri-
wether L. Walker for opposing any
reduction in tolls.
Another reason is that reduction
in tolls would benefit foreign as well
as domestic ships. Still another rea-
son is that it would constitute I'M
fair discrimination against trans
continental railroads.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
HooyerIS Move Is Wise

Herbert Hoover is better than his
word. He made no promises as to
what he would do if elected. A week,
however, is sufficient to find him
doing something worth while. More
than that, it finds him doing some
thing original
During the recent campaign. no
one suggested the wisdom or de-
STABILITY of the President-elect
making trip through Latin-Amer-
lea, yet what could be more effec-
tive in helping to solve one of our
greatest problems?
For reasons which 1t is unneces-
Sary to discuss at this time. Latin
America represents a very sore spot
on our horizon-a sore spot due to
lack Of understanding, rather than
to any specific event. The most OBJ
vious remedy is to develop greater
degree of cordiality, to establish a
more intimate relationship, to take
some positive measure to dispe. sus-
picion and distrust.
When the President-elect comes
to them personally and makes use
of the earliest possible occasion to
pay them a visit. passing up the
rest of the world to do so, the
Latin-Americans will not find it
difficult to believe that his attitude
toward them is one of sincere
friendship.
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The Ludlow Recention

All citizens are invited to journey to the Claypool
Wednesday night and attend reception for Louis
ludlow, the congresSman-elect from Indianapolis.
There has been nationwide rejoicing over his
victory. kilograms and letters have come from
The great and the near-great of the land welcoming
him to the field Of legislation
Indianapolis steps forward in the role of new
daughter of the Pharachs, discovering new Moses
in the bullrllshes of the political marshes which have
given off in the past rather dangerous and mall
odorous StencheS.
& The election of Ludlow is important, not only
because of his eminent fitness for the place. but
as warning to the machine politicians that the
people of this city have determined to their
affairs in the future
Updike was a symbol, rather than personality
He was no worse and probably some better, than
most of those who came into power under bargains
center of attention and lived in a community with
an awakened conscience.
The election of Ludlow should teach, if they can
be taught these forces that it is longer safe to
manhandle this city and community
1t should warn, most of ALL that it will be dan
gerous to attempt to destroy the city manager law
in the legislature this winter and that it will be much
better to help those who wish to strentgen the law
and make it even more workable
It should be the signal to the decent Republicans
who have chafed under the unwholesome conditions
to step to the front and take command of party
that has too long had Coffin its boss and symbol.
BY all means attend the Ludlow reception. 1t may
be the occasion OF greater city revival.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
The President and Peace

/. President Cooldges plea in his Armistice day adj
dress for more cruisers is coupled with an apparent
realization of the fact that excessive ornaments do
not make for peace. This is important
mo good thing ever came out of war that better
could not have been secured by reason and con-
science" says the President =. 1.-The eternal
questions before the nations are how to prevent war
and how to defend themselves if it comes.
"There are those who see no answer except military
preparation But this remedy has proved sufi-
Gent. We do not know of any nation which has
been able to provide arms enough always to be at
peace. Fifteen years ago the most thoroughly
equipped people of Europe we're Germany and France
We what happened
Thus the President repudiates the fanacy that
nation can make itself secure by arming itself so
heavily that no other nation will dare to engage it in
war
Mr.. Coolidge would appear to contradict himself
when he adds, eff the European countries had
neglected their defenses, it is probable that
would have come much sooner"
But he says further that experience seems to
demonstrate that country which makes reasonable
preparations for defense is less likely to be attacked
or to have it's rights violated He speaks of the de-
STABILITY of adequate national defense"
q And while providing adequate national defense"
the President would continue efforts toward limitation
of ornaments and would support other measures de-
signed to lessen likelihood of war.
He realizes and wants other nations to recognize
that military competition will increase rather than
diminish probability of war.
Whatever may be said for the rest of the Presi-
dents address, we believe he correctly voices the
feeling of America in this respect. America wants
peace and wants to reduce ornaments, and the his
tory Of recent years abundantly attests this fact.
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Dl}ID6kI@!ADGFu[
The Solution

THIS probably appeared easy at
l. first glance. But the chances
are there was little difficulty in
trying to avoid the loss of a spade
or heart trick.
South leads the ace Of clubs and
North discards the king of spades.
South then leads the six Of spades,
which West covers and North
trumps. North next leads a small
heart, which South wins with the
ace.
Now South leads the ace of
trumps, and then the eight of clubs,
which squeezeS East. If East dis
cards a heart, the rest of the tricks
are won by North. If East discards
a spade, South wins spade trick
and North heart trick.
If, on the second lead, West plays
the three of spades instead of the
seven, North discardS a heart.
South again leads spade, which
North trumps. North then leads
his king of hearts and follows with
a small heart, which South wins
with the ace of diamonds, and gets
the Anal trick with his ace Of clubs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

TINE earnestness with which the
i members of Mr.. Coolidge's cab
met congratulated Hoover sounds
like they would all be willing to
strain point and hold their present
jobs, should he insist on it.
r. n
AS Jim Reed contemplate the po-
ntical shimmy danced by the state
Of Missouri last Tuesday, he prob
ably writes long letters of felicita-
ton to himself over his voluntary
retirement.
Had Jim been trapped by the
landslide of his ancient foe, his
suffering would have been far
greater than that of all the
SicilianS, trapped by the eruption of
Mt. Etna.
The people of Hawaii sent the
following message 70 the President
elect: IKE alyoha o Hawaii I ka
Peresidena no ma makaiki he
ewalup
Hoover should reply to this only
after consulting the best minds of
the country; its certainly no time
to act hurriedly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

Editor Times-Mr. Williams in
his letter printed in your issue of
Nov. 9, is all wet. The trouble was
not with the selection of the Dem
ocratic leaders, but with the men,
bers of the party. If he will study
carefully the popular vote and the
result of the gubernatorial and SEN
atorial contests in several of the
states he will find that the Demo-
Gratis and not the Republicans de-
feated Alfred E. Smith.
He received more Republican
votes than any other Democratic
candidate, even the late Woodrow
Wilson in 1916. Where in these
United States could the Democratic
leaders have found a leader with
the public service record of Al
Smith,
The collection he proposes should
be taken up not to educate the
leaders, but the illiterate Democrats
in whose brain the poisonous fangs
of the bigots found such a fertile
field.
I admit that Ars expression of
his views on prohibition were un-
timely as he might have known by
so doing he was threatening the
very existence of upward of six
million bootleggers. Naturally, they
would not support a man who
threatened to break up their play
house.
I do not think it will be neces-
sary for Mr.. Williams to desert the
party, as after the affront that the
majority of decent Democrats have
received there will not be much
party left. We still have intelli-
gence enough to resent an insult.
I'VE asked for bread and they gave
lis q Stone.2 M. II. MULHALL.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
DAILY HEALTH SERVICE
- DAILY HEALTH SERVICE
Diet, Hygiene Factors i'm Good Teeth

which act further to cause inf1am-
nation and suppuration."
After teeth are fully erupted,
they do not grow in length or
breadth, and they are not likely
to change their positions unless
changes occur through the removal
of teeth or through extensive decay.
If molar tooth is lost, the teeth
on either side of it VIII begin to
tip toward each other, eventually
practically closing the space be-
tween them.
When these two teeth move,
other teeth next to them will also
begin to tip, so that finally extern
sive spaces will occur between the
teeth.
If either a lower or an upper
molar is lost, the one opposite it
will have no tooth to strike and
will continue to elongate until it
becomes loose and is finally lost. A
similar condition occurs not infre-
quently in other parts of the
mouth when the teeth are lost.
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When a sufficient number of
teeth are lost and are not replaced
by artificial teeth, extra work and
strain is put upon those that re-
main. so that they may wear more
rapidly or as a result of movement
become loose.
1t is impossible to assign any sim
gle cause for receding gums. Elk
pert dentists list the accumulation
of tartar at the place where the
teeth join the gums, poorly finished
filings or inlays and rough edges
on teeth or artificial dentistry as
contributing factors,
A diet which does not keep the
human tissue in a proper state Of
nutrition, diet deficient in impor..
tant vitamins, will also result in the
appearance of receding gums.
If such a condition becomes ap-
parent, attention should be paid
not only to the teeth themselves
but to the whole question of diet
and hygiene.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
NJ. E.
TRACY
SAYS:
"Hoover Is Doing Some
thing Wise IN Deciding
to Visit Latin America"

jury tampering, if Robert

MORE jury tampering, if Robert
Iva Caldwell may be believed. 1t
look as though we we're unable to
get through an oil case without
such scullduggery.
One wonders whether it is oil,
or custom; whether we are being
entertained by unique experience,
or whether some one is more alert
than usual.
Just how much jury tampering is
there, anyway? When millionaires
go to court, is it the general prac-
tice to try the case on its merits
or to take such precautions as a
plentiful supply of money makes
possible?
Average people are not unmind-
full of the advantage which rich
clients enjoy because of their ability
to hire the ablest lawyers. Have
they still greater advantage in
the ability to fix juries, and if so,
who helps them do it?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
Hoover's English Habit

Says the Washington correspondent of the Lon
don Times:
Hoover is completely and Enthusiastically American.
For him the American way whether it be political
social, religious is better than any other way and
in its essence different and superior l.. To call
him internationalst,' some of his stupid
opponents have called him, is to misunderstood him
completely, unless that word is distorted to mean a
belief that the universe could with advantage be re-
made after the American model"
There must be something in that election yarn
about Hoover having acquired English characteristics
after ALL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

When a stream runs through a
mans land, can the owner prosecute
a person If he wades up the stream
or walks along its banks setting
traps?
Under the above conditions, owner
can prosecute on grounds of tres
passing. However, circumstances
sometimes alter the legal status OF
such cases, and we would suggest
that you communicate with your
county prosecutor. a.e
What is the age of AL JOIsOn, the
famous jazz singer? What is his adj
dress?
AL Jolson was born in Washington,
d. c., May 26, 1886. Address, The
Lambs, 100 West Forty-fourth street,
@NSN @S@@R -.s4as..Lssar.A1 -taaa. a.-aAs-. fa-ss
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mo SOlQler 60
ing over the top
in a hail of ma
chine bulle t S
faced death in
sany greater de-
gree than did
Koch.
Working with
a cage full of
a t tie S n a kes
would have been
safe and easy,
compared to the
dangers which
Koch ran, when
near the end of
his magnificent
re S e a r C h, h e
worked with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
This Date i'm
u. S. History

November Is
1775-Massachusetts authorized pri-
Vate armed vessels.
1953-Birthday of John Drew. actor.
1860-South Carolina legislature
called convention to consider
secession.
1912-President Taft announced
Panama Canal toll rates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
Germ of Tuberculosis
No. 206

TODAY the whole world knows that tuberculosis is
Il germ disease, caused by microbe or bacillus
1t was Robert Koch, the country doctor, whose mi
crobe hunting carried him from obscure village
to an important post in Berlin.
The record of KochS discovery of the bacillus is
one of the worlds great stories of herosm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

Association and of HYgeia, the
Health Magazine.
MO matter how beautiful a per-
IN son may be, an open mouth
revealing decayed or stained teeth
with discolored and badly formed
gums will ruin the effect of the
facial appearance.
OF late so much has been writ
ten on the care of the teeth that
every one should know that a badly
chosen diet during infancy and
childhood will lead to defective and
decaying teeth.
The healthfulneSS and appear
ance of the gums is greatly de-
pendent on the cleanliness of the
teeth and on factors of irritation.
Because of poor teeth structure or
deficient cleaning, food may remain
between the teeth. This food acts
as an irritating substance and also
as a point at which bacteria may
grow and develop toxic materials
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

AT a recent exposition in Mexico a dress so
fimsy that it can be drawn through finger ring
was exhibited Judging from the way the happers
gownng themselves lately, it won't be news until
a dress is exhibited that can be pulled through the
eye of needle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

7 AY out the cards on a table, as
~ shown in the diagram, and
study the situation. See if you can
find method Of play that will give
North and South all seven tricks.
The solution is printed elsewhere
on this page
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

Mayors of Bournemouth and Christchurch, Eng
land recently argued the question of whether
it was cruel to cut flowers. Maybe some of these
days they'll give us some light on the value of
painting the lily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

IF actors must think about what they are going
to say they can't give full attention to their per-
Torrance" says Clara Bow. Thanks Clara that
confirms our suspicious
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Times Readers
Voice Vices

The name and address OF the author
must accompany every contribution but
tiers not exceeding 400 words will receive
preference.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13

THEY EXPECT TOO MUCH
WHEN ALL SIGNS FAIL
EVERYBODY is MERGING
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Daily Thought

For we can do nothing against
the truth, but for the truth.-U
Cor. 1888.
TINE greatest friend of truth is
4 time: her greatest enemy is
and her constant COM
panion is MULTIPLICATION.
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: David Dietz on Science
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-13
BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN

Editor Journal of the American Medica
Association and of Hygeia, the
Health Magazine.