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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Politics and Progressives

Certain inspired political writer's, in dispatches
from Kansas City, undertake to tell that the lorna
ton of third party this summer depends on the
nomination of Governor Smith by the Democrats
"It plainly is indicated says one such writer
"that if there is no Smith nomination at Houston,
there will be no third party movement for its pro-
iectors acknowledge that strong southern adhesion
is Indispensable"
The idea behind this suggestion is that the pro-
motors of a third party would hope to win a rot
Of Southern votes by appealing to the prejudice OF
those who fear Smith because of his religion and his
views prohibition.
Hardly a. sound idea and one not likely to be en-
tertaned by progressive Republicans II Tor no otner
reason this is true because these progressves under
stand quite well that winning lot OF Southern
votes and winning any Southern States two differ
ent things
There is room for doubt that an independent
movement seriously would affect election results in
the normally Republican States of the North and
West But there is no doubt that such movements
would have no effect on the habitually Democratic
States of the South.
So ordinary political judgment would prevent the
formation of third party that staked its hopes on
South hostility toward Smith
But that is not the most important reason for dis"
counting the whole suggestion. The most important
reason is this: Those about whom an indie
11COC0ooAAAJ "SNAN ANA4--
gressive as matter Of principle.
They believe in their creed.
That is why you find them so frequently out OF
line with the regular party organization Scarcely
one among them that hasn't had the opportunity time
and again to further his personal political interests
by bowling to the will Of the organization managers
Neither the partys interest their personal interest
has sufficed to keep them regular
They are ready enough to vote with the Democrats
in Congress when they consider the Democrats in
the right. They waste time trying to lead the
Democrats into courses they themselves regard as
erroneous
Being, in short, moved primarily by their concep-
ton of the countrys good, their natural desire will
be to see the best possible, the most progress
sive Democrat available, nominated at Houston. That
man happens to be Governor Smith.
Some of these progressive leaders have as grave
nisgivings concerning the prohibition amendment as
Smith has. None of them has any sympathy with
the brand of politics that fosters religious fevers at
the expense of the peoples economic welfare.
There may may not be third party, but its
formation does not depend tre nomination of tbs
New York Governor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Link Farms, Towns

The farmers are being helped
vastly more by the greatly improved
highway system than they could be
by most of the legislative schemes
that have been proposed.
They are not only able to market
their crops at less expense, but to
establish social contacts, lack of
which has made the farm so I'M
attractive for women and children.
The telephone, electricity, radio
and particularly hard surface roads
are not only Transforming rural life,
but are developing far better and
more wholesome acquaintance be-
tween city and country than ever
existed before.
Those who look for a political
conflict, between city and country
are not paying proper attention to
this phase of the situation.
Travel, was made possible, by
100000 miles of hard surface high
ways and 100000 automobiles, is
obliterating those distinctions,
prejudices, and mental attitudes
which formerly separated Ruben"
from the "city dude"
There are more farmers living in
town today and more town people
who have business or social con-
nections in the country than ever
before.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Bridge Play
Made Easy
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

tAbbreyiatiOns: A-ace; king; @
queen; Jack; X-any card lower
than 100
HERE are ill trative hands and
4 Il explanations Of what opening
bids should be made:
Spades A x K x
Hearts A x x x
Diamonds A xxx
Clubs x
This hand is too strong to pass.
No trump is inadvfsable on &C
count of the singleton. If you bid
a major suit, you may not encour-
age partner if he holds normal sup
port for you in the major. The most
advisable bid is one diamond, as it
may encourage a game-going decla-
ration.
&Spades A x X
Hearts K x x
Diamonds K @ x
Clubs A j x
The hand contains a fair spade
bid. The cards are perfectly dis
tributed for a no-trump-4-3-3-3,
with all suits stopped and assist
ance for either major, A no-trump
is most advisable, as it may en-
courage the most desirable major
suit declaration if not played at no.
trump.
3-SpadeS x X
Hearts A @ 10 x
Diamonds A K x x x
Clubs x x
The hand contains only two suits
stopped and two worthless double
tons, making it inadvisable to bid
no-trump. The hand contains a
sound heart bid.
4-Spades A j x K
Hearts K x x
Diamonds x
Clubs A K @ Xxx
The hand contains a weak spade
suit. No trump is inadvlsable on
account of singleton. Having sup
port for either major, bid a club to
encourage bidding by partner.
@Spades A 1913
Hearts K @ K
Diamonds j 10 x Xxx
Clubs A x
This hand contains support in both
majors with every suit stopped. A
no-trump bid offers the best pros
poets for game. Note the 10 and 9
in the spade suit. Such cards are Of
very great value in a hand. The ex-
pert establishes them where the
average player fails. You should
recognize padding Of this kind and
endeavor to utilize it.
6-Spades A K x
Hearts x K
Diamonds A K j K K
Clubs K K
No-trump is inadvisable on &C
count Of two worthless doubletons.
Bid one diamond in preference to a
weak spade suit to encourage bid
ding as a spade bid may shut out
bidding.
Downright, 1928. by the Ready Reference
Publishing co..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
PROGRESS Toward Tolerance

all the talk about DlgoCry ana intolerance, CIliS
land of ours is making progress Every often some
little development comes to flash encouragement to U.s.
Dr. Lynn Harold Hough has been pastor OF the
Central Methodist Church at Detroit. He recently
resigned to accept pastorate in another city. And
the other day on the eve of his departure, he was
called to the campus Of Detroit University and given
the degree of Doctor of Laws.
That is interesting because of the fact that the
University of Detroit is Catholic institution. Pre-
sentation of the degree made by the Very Rev.
John P. McNichols, Jesuit
The incident makes good reading. When Meth
odist pastor be honored by Catholic university
the land can't be grpped quite sharply by religious
rivalry as some people have tried to make think
burb the jacket of recent book calls it
"a search for an answer to the riddle Of the uni
verse" We were disappointed, though, as the book
really doesn't say thing about national political
conventions.
But then some of the Republicans who go to
Houston. if any, probably will think there's a sales
meeting of cough-drop people.
We eat dozen barrels of air annually, write
o well known physician in a current magazine Ard
some people store up their supply for four years
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Time to Inquire

Banditry is becoming altogether too COM
mon in this city for the city s good.
The bold holdup Of guests at the Broad
moor Country Club has been followed by
numerous holder holdups of private citizens.
Now a man and woman are dying at hos
pital, victims of men who tried to take away
from them their hard earned dollars made by
long hours of labor in a market stand
There is always & cause when crime in
creases and criminals grow bold.
Conditions produce criminals just as GER
tainly as the spring rains produce flowers
Nothing ever just happens.
Men steal when they want money-badly1
The old theory was that fear of punish
ment protected society from it's weaklings.
There may be something to that, 1t is
worth thinking about-not whether laws pro-
viding life sentences for bandits frigGten them,
but whether they are not afraid of being
caught
There are other factors. In community
where every man can earn living and good
living who wishes to work, increasing crime
ought not to occur.
There may be temptations to which the
weak and the young succumb, which are tax
ing away their earnings and Transforming
boys, for most of these holdups are mere
youths, from ambitious youngsters into killers
and robbers.
It is time to check up and find the factory
Of crime the real factory which makes crlml-
nails. 1t is time to hit at the cause.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
DAILY HEALTH SERVICE

ton by any one of any age. A
healthful girl will:
Keep her face, neck and ears
clean.
Care for her hands, feet and nails.
Take proper care of her teeth and
gums.
Breathe through her nose and
not through her mouth.
Turn her head away from others
when she is coughing or sneezing.
Choose food which is sufficient
for her own needs, of wholesome
quality, and we'll balanced.
Chew her food thoroughly and
quietly.
Drink four to eight glasses of wa
ter daily.
Remove damp clothing as soon as
possible.
Select comfortable and properly
fitting shoes and stockings.
Get sufficient sleep in well-ven-
tilated room.
Relax at frequent periods during
the day.
Take regular and systematic ex-
ercise.
Keep at normal weight.
Hold her body in correct position
at all times, whether sitting or
standing.
Refrain from using coffee, tea
and stimulating soft drinks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Useful System for High School Girls

The mental habits suggested are
equally worth while. A girl who
considers herself to be in the best
of mental health should have de-
veloped habits Of:
Adjusting herself easily to her
environment.
Keeping cool in an emergency.
Meeting difficulties calmly and
settling them without delay.
Persevering in spite of difficult
ties.
Acknowledging error.
Correcting mistakes if there is an
opportunity.
Concentrating on the work at
hand.
Thinking clearly, accurately and
constructively before acting.
Securing happiness in whatever
work she undertakes.
Assuming responsibility without
nervousness or worry.
Believing in her ideals.
Recognizing but not advertising
her own shortcomings.
The success of life under modern
social conditions depends upon
adaptabilities of people to each
other. The person who is Ill either
physically or mantally is not adapt
able.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

Editor Times:
Indiana is making an edifying
spectacle of itself at Kansas City.
No respecting Republican can point
with pride to its record. Led by
Watson, who never had a chance to
be nominated, it voted like cattle at
his bidding.
The whole campaign of Watson
does not sit well with old line
Republicans, who have been true
and loyal to the G. o. P. when
many of those now dominating the
machine were running off after false
gods.
Chief among such is Edgar D.
Bush, the hot air" statesman from
Salem. He was one of the Bull
Mooses. who in 1912, split the party
and followed the frenzied, ambitious
Roosevelt and gave the Democrats
eight years of power. To conciliate
the Moosers, Bush was nominated
and elected Lieutenant Governor OF
Indiana in 1916.
During all his term he was a
thorn in the flesh of the party and
opposed nearly all the policies OF
Governor Goodrich. Now at Kansas
City he is in front again and max
ing an ass of himself.
The fight on Hoover by an army
of farmers that was reported to be
100000 strong petered down to ESQ,
led by the red-headed Bush and
William Settle, Democrat OF Indiana.
Indiana delegates, at Watson's
bidding, voted against Hoover dele
gates in the South. Being in Florida
last winter and spring 1 know about
conditions in that State. For years
the Republican of that State have
been dominated by little machine
that traf1cked in patronage. They
did not want the party to win in
Florida, as they would be out Of
jobs.
Bean, the national committeeman,
was another D. c. Stephenson in
politics, using the patronage for
profit. The true Republicans OF
EIOIVQd, 11hC G1lOoC Va AAAAA0AANi
wanted new deal" In May they
held large, enthusiastic convention
at Daytona, cleaned house and nom
mated a strong ticket that probably
will be elected this fall. Bean was
routed and thoroughly discredited.
He held small rump convention
of his own and elected delegates to
Kansas City and Watson ana his
hirelings voted to seat the discred-
tied boss and his runnp delegates.
Now the shoe is on the other foot.
In 1908 Roosevelt fixed" the south
ern delegates for his friend Taft.
But in 1912, when Taft got the dele
gates by the Roosevelt methods this
Teddy" went wild.
Roosevelt and Watson are much
alike. When they got the delegates
It was all right, but when the other
fellow gets them it is all wrong.
1t is very evident that the fight
on Hoover by the Indiana State ma
chine is an alibi for what is COM
ing.
When the State cleans house next
November and elects Frank Daley,
Governor the machine wants to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
poLAQls

objects the ground such as buildings or trees
you will soon make an interesting discovery.
The dpper is slowly making great circle IN the
sky moving in a circle at the center Of which is Po-
iaris.
If you make your observations few hours apart,
you will see that the Great Dipper has moved over
a wide area CT the sky.
If you notice the other stars you will that they
to be circlng around the north star also 1t is
just though the whole dome of the sky was turning
axis that passed through the north star.
Of course the dome of the sky isn't turning any
than is the moving across the sky, although
it seems to each day as though the sun Travelled
across the sky from east to west.
What is really happening is that the earth is ro-
tating its axis from west to east Just this ro
tation of the earth makes the appear to rise in
the east and set in the west it makes the stars
appear to rotate from east to west in great cir
Gle around the pole star.
The reason that the pole star stands still is be-
is directly above the north pole of the earth
If the earths axis projected from the north star
into the sky, it would touch Polaris.
1t is important that the student Of the stars have
understanding Of the apparent motions Of the
stars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Dry Smoke Screen

Prohibition will be the smoke
screen at Houston, just as farm re-
lief was at Kansas City. Political
leaders opposed to Smith are ardent
in the cause of prohibition right
now, but their ador is based on the
hope Of capitalizing religious preju-
dice.
They are handicapped not only by
their inability to organize around
some single candidate, but by the
stupidity Of fanatics like tom
Tom" Heflin has made vastly more
votes for Governor Smith than for
anyone else.
The righteousness of his charges
has disguised thousands of people.
The wild assertions with regard to
huge campaign fund, which he
failed to prove when put on the
witness stand, the childish shrieks
Of alarm, and above all else, the
simple traps he set for others only
to get caught in them hin self, have
converted his appeal = BOOM
erang.
This was wildly illustrated by the
way he approached the open-air
meeting at Albany on Sunday. Hav-
ing agreed to address that meeting,
he advertised his fear that Gov
ernor Smiths friends" would at
tempt to break it up.
Governor Smith replied by order
ing the head of the New York State
constabulary to "see that Senator
Hef1in has every protection" Putting
aside the decency and justice of the
thing, the cleverness of the latter
stands out in such sharp contrast
to the stupidity of the former that
no one could be deceived.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, June

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, June
~ II. Anti7Smith sentiment
grows as one travels South, which
is one more reminder of the deadly
parallel between the Smith and
Hoover campaigns. Just as the
bulk of the opposition to Hoover
came from solidly Republican
States, so the opposition to Smith
is strongest in Democratic States.
If the parallel follows through,
the opposition will collapse at Hous-
ton exactly as it did at Kansas
City. Lack of leadership is the out
standing weakness in each case
There is even more lack of leader
ship in the opposition to Smith
than there was in the opposition
to Hoover.
Senator Reed, who is regarded as
Smiths strongest opponent, will go
to Houston with scarcely half as
many votes as former Governor
Lowden, who was supposed to be
Hoover's outstanding opponent at
Kansas City.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

Health MagaZint.
NNE OF the differences between
~ education today and in past is
the amount of time being given in
schools to The proper conduct of
life from both the mental and physi-
cal points of view.
A textbook, just issued by Miss K.
w. Kinyon, director of Home Econ
omics in the public schools of Den
yer, and Professor L. Thomas Hop
kins of the Department of Educa-
ton in the University Of Colorado,
provides an outline of material for
use in teaching to high school
girls the proper conduct of the home.
In preparing their book the au-
thors have been advised by many
other specialists. They have out
lined a sound system, beginning with
an explanation of the position of
the home in social life.
They list also a series of physical
habits for high school girls which
are obviously worthy of considera-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
Farm Believers

Having failed to get what they
wanted at Kansas City. the profess
sional farm believers are planning
to move on Houston, with the idea
Of obtaining a platform plank as
surfing the equalization bill in
agriculture relief measures. But
what is little thing like that in
politics?
Where they threatened to bolt the
Republican party if they did not
get what they wanted, they will now
suggest the possibility of pooling
interests with the Democrats.
One wonders whether the Demo-
Gratis will be as Indifferent to their
appeal as the Republicans were to
their buster farm condition in
Oklahoma as seen from the train
window.
AS reported by those who ought to
know and as revealed in a survey
recently completed by experts from
the State agricultural college, do
not appeal so pathetic as they have
heen described in other sections.
Oklahoma is said to be harvest
ing one of the largest winter wheat
crops, if not the very largest in its
history. Barring terrific slump in
price, which no one expects right
now, this crop will bring splendid
returns. OF more, reliable signifi-
canoe, is the result of the thirty
seven farm studies referred to
above.
These studies indicate that the
average farm investment in Okla
homa is $4,000, that the average
gross income is $500, and that the
average net return to the farmer is
about $1,000 year for his labor,
which is not so bad considering that
he has to pay no house rent. 1t is
certainly far better than that Of the
average city man who receives twice
that amount for his services.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
David Dietz on Science
Dibber Points to North
s.. No. 10

------No No. 10 --------------------------
before the invention of the compass, sailors
Id found their way across the seas at night by the
aid of Polaris, the north pole star
The north star is easy to find if you acquainted
with the constellation of the Great Dpper. The two
stars which form the outer side of the bowl of the
dipper, Dubhe and Merak, will always help you find
Polaris.
They called "the pointers" because a straight
line drawn through these two stars lead directly
Polo
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Times Readers Voice Viez0S

throw the blame on Hoover. But
when the record Of Hoover is made
known and it is shown that the
farmers had no better friend during
the war than Herbert Hoover, then
Indiana will give its electoral vote
to Hoover, but snow under the State
ticket by an avalanche Of votes. The
people are long-suffering and pa
tent, but sometimes patience ceases
to be a virtue.
WILL H. CRAIG,
Noblesville, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
This Date i'm
u. S. History

June 1S
1783-Washington issued his last
circular to the States.
1793-Congress made fourteen years
residence necessary for natur-
alization.
1812-Congress declared war Oil
Great Britain.
1861-Governor Of Texas proclaimed
the payment of debt to north
ern creditors.
l873-Susan B. Anthony, feminist,
fined for illegal voting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

FOldTlS.
Try it for your
self. Go outdoors
tonight, if it is
cloudless. Trace
an imaginary line
through the point
ers. 1t will lead
directly to a yell
lowish, white star
of considerable
brightness. That
star is Polaris.
And now, if you
watch the Great
Dipper and Po-
laris for som e
time, keeping in
49,. 4 cana rafnr-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

Probably the International Union of Ladies Gar
ment Workers wants fve-day week because it takes
them three days every week to find something more
to leave out
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

Four lions were offered for sale by New York
zoo the other day. There's chance to get even with
your neighbours chickens.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

For how long have people been
using soap?
The use of soap is Of great an
tiquity. A we'll equipped soap fac
tory was found by the excavators of
Pon1peii. Historical records Of Italy
and Spain show that soap was in
use in those countries in the eighth
century.
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Daily Thought

For every man shall bear his
own burden.-Galatians SIS.
9 n
VOU will always find those who
l. think they know your duty
better than you know it.-Ene.son
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The name and address Of the author
must accompany every contribution. but
tiers not exceeding 400 words will receive
DIFFERENCE.
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Questions and
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

Does the term post road" in
clude waterways as well as high
ways?
The dictionary gives the definition
of post roads" ss any road way or
street, including water routes, over
which the United States mail is
carried.
What is the origin and nation
atty of the name "Sewell?"
The name is a survival of an old
Anglo-Saxon name, FSaeweald,"
meaning "sea ruler" Sometimes it
is derived from the French, "Sa-
VILE" from locality name in Bel
GUM.
What is the origin of the express
sion "scot free?"
It means free from the payment
of scot, which in old law was a
portion of money assessed or paid;
customary tax or contribution
laid on subjects according to their
ability.
What is the aggregate area of the
Great Lakes and the area of the
largest of the lakes?
The aggregate area of the Great
Lakes is about $4,000 square miles.
The area of Lake Superior, the larg-
est, is about $4,000 square miles.
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BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN

Editor Jiurnal Of the American Medica
Association and Of Hygeia, the