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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
More or Less True

Another thing for which there is no sale these days is the bind ing they once used to sew on the hem of a skirt to keep it from wearing out.
 The installment plan enables the poor working girl to dress like a rich mans daughter, but doesn't leave her enough to have much of a banquet for her lunch.
 If sunlight kills germs there isn't much space left on a flappcr where they can settle down and raise their families.
 An ideal husband is one who can think of something besides their little domestic difficulties to enter tain the company with.
 People who knock may be dis gusting, but a girl knows there can be nothing more disgusting than knees that do.
 More love is killed by neglect than poverty. A woman may be able to love a poor man, but she can't a poor husband.
 There would be fewer divorces if girls were less keen about get ting men with dollars and more particular about getting men with sense
 Probably nothing gets less wear T words.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

rms country is beginning to take it's politics serlously at last It now requires nearly as many newspaper reporters and journalistic trained seals to cover national convention it does to cover a heavyweight championship prize fght-(Macon. Ga, Telegraph
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
peflate Elm Some

If television could be annexed to the radio it might discourage the great statesmen from broadcasting their static when they saw how many turned out as they stepped before the mike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Quick Recovery

"You didn't stay in the hospital very long,"
 "I should say not, they had the homeliest lot of nurses l ever saw"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
The Ananias Club

That's all right, son." smiled his dad, T know you feel badly about flunking. but l wasted my time in college. too. so can't bawl you out for doing it.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

Hoover To Be Notified August 11.' (news headineD If the press isn't mite more care ful about what it prints. Secretary Hoover Is going to find out about that nomination before the proper time arrives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO WILSON.

In acknowledging a congratulatory telegram received from Mrs. Woodrow Wilson anent his nomination for the Presidency by the Democratic Party Gov. Alfred E. Smith paid a glowing tribute to the great President the only Democrat to occupy the White House in the present century. He said:
 Of all the congratulatory messages
 I have received, touched me more
 made me feel more grateful than
 yours. If 1 could leave behind
 approach to the noble record of service
 made by Woodrow Wilson. your hus-
 band, then my efforts shall not have
 been useless Thank you for your
 sage and support.
 Few men have left their impress the world as did Woodrow Wilson Few exceeded him il the warm friendships he made in the bitter hatreds he melted in others. Historians of tho future will decide whether his work all tha is claimed for it by his admirers or the doctrines he preached to the world the sources of danger that his enemies branded them. But he served noby, giving act1ally his life for his country Gov. Smith, if he is elected President may wei be proud if his service record ves with tha of MT. Wilson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Should Be instantaneous

When l look at the girls,
 frankly do confess It makes me wonder why
 They need any time to dress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Add Prize Dumbbe lls-

cover there are some cowslips, ' began the botanist of the party
 "Good gracious" exclaimed Dumb Dora, "I had no idea cows wore things like that, too"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Seeina Is Believing

That Elsie's every inch a queen, I've often heard folks say; And they should know, for nearly
 every inch
 Of her she doth display.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
It's No Grab

One thing l freely do admit
 To me has never been made clear, Is how the lightning bug can see With a light only on the rear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

bridge fend says we can save President Coolidge for re-entry in 1892 '36. The idea is perfect but the technique is faulty; the ace is not re-entry card.-(Ph Philadelphia Inqurer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

As we remember it. it Senator Hefln who was going to Europe this summer if Al Smith was nominated. So far there has been no heralding of his departure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
That Was Different

"He took life easy" remarked one of the pallbearers.
 "Yes," said another, but he found it hard to die."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Cramp Their Style

VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION headline
 Huh, How many gossips would we have left if they needed that advicei
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
ALONG LIFE's DETOUR
 By SAM HILL
$ a Hard Life

More money most
 Of us desire-bI; dern it. To get it We
 Find we have got to earn il
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Headed That Way

The waist said to the hem. It doth appear Your ambition now is
 To park up here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
A Passino Observation

Pasf .ng some exams is like try ing to pass ten-ton truck on a narrow road.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

Traffic through the Panama Canal is so great that, like our illicit stills, it has to day and night-(St Louis Post Dispatch
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

The platform which collapsed under Senator Hefhn was initiating most of this charges (In- dianapois Star)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Inouirina To Know

Just what time of year is 1t now safe to have an empty coal bin?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

Hoover isn't political minded enough to hurt lies all business.-tSt. Louis Globe-Democrat)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

Indiana, there she stands. unswept and un- sung Buffalo Courier Express
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Huh l!

"A scientist" remarked MT. Crouch, says worms sing.
 "At least they make a stab at it whenever. they get into the bath tub," replied his wife.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Observations of Oldest Inhabltant

A girl these days would have to go some to be entitled to be called brazen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Modernized Proverb.

The smaller the car the bigger the horn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Poor Fish

'1Ie is my idea of a prize op- timist."
 Yes, he thinks he can get rich by answering these Make Money in Spare Time ads"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11
Oh, M anl

Just off-hand can you think of anything grander than having the home team winning both ends of a double-header that keeps them on top and shoves their hated riy- als from second to fourth berth?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-11

old papers TOT sale a. The Empire
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01
BUYING LEASES IN
 CALIFORNIA FIELD

FORT WORTH, Tex, June 1. (P)- In Glasscock county adjoining How ard county on the south, the Califor- nia company was reported to have spent in excess of $1OO,ooO within 10 days in checkerboard leases, for which it paid from s25o to s7. an acre. In the same county Roxana began building derrick for it's No. R. l., Boston, 1920 feet from the south and east lines of section 30, block 34 twp. 4, STEP Ky survey.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01
GIANT GAsSER WEST.
 TEXAS WEARS RECORD

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 1. P)- Retherford & Heaps No. strauch in the north edge of the Refugio field in Refugio county, at 367O feet, came in as an enormous gas well. Some es- innate that when the well is complet- ed and is brought in again it will make around 12O,OOo,OOO feet of gas and be one of the biggest in Southwest Texas The we'll set casing at 367O feet and will be allowed 10 days for the cement to set.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01
SHE'S A GUEST NOW

PONTEFRACT, England, June l, Freedom of the workhouse' has been conferred upon Nurse Rig by, who after 29 years of service at the institution could not endure tha retirement she has won
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01
THE RIDING GENERATION

PARIS, June 1, [P-When a mer- ry-go round accident sent police hur- rying to rescue children, they found that of the 30 victims only one was child. The rest of the riders were from 25 to 63 yAars old.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01
LEARNS LETTERS AT 60

WEST POINT, Neb., June I, (P)- Mrs Lizzie Peters, 50. in Amriea for two score years, is finally learning English, so she can write to her children, who do not know their mothers tongue.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01
HOUSING FOR THE POOR

PARIS, June I, (P-Public hous ing is regarded as the only solution for the plight of hundreds of age ] French folk impoverished by the World War.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01

MENs' RUBBER PACKS, THREE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT $3.50 AND $4.oo WHILE THEY LAST. Seward Leather Work.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01

FOR SALE-Quartx and placer rot. ices, proof of labor, and any other legal blanks at the Seward Drug and the Gateway office.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-06-01

The first lawn mowers of the year were seen in action yesterday in lo- c?l yards and lawns
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
Has
Easy Battle
With Muzzy
Visitors Money Cut in Half;
Double Windup on Next
Program.

George Muzzy Of Milwaukee failed
to fight up to advance dope at the
Armory Tuesday night in the Legion
main go and Jimmy Hackley got
credit for a knockout in the ninth
round as the visiting pug rested on
one knee. The large crowd was
displeaSed with Muzzy's running"
tactics and the Armory f1Stic officials
penalized the Milwaukee boxer by
cutting his money in half.
The boys didn't start fighting
until the third round and then only
after Captain Clark ordered the
referee to force some action. Hack
ley responded, but Muzzy kept going
away. Times decision on other
matches follow:
Cherokee Kid got the shade over Kid
Woods in eight rounds. Woods finished
strong. but started too late to overcome
Bud SNYDER outpointed Larry Pruitt in
six rounds.
HoWdy Stout in six rounds Of interesting
Harold Memmering outpointed Bob Nc
Donald in four rounds.
There will be a double wind-up
next Tuesday at the Armory. Davey
Adelman will meet Kid Lencho in
ten rounds and Jackie Purvis, Ko-
komo, is carded to battle Tommy
Crowley of Pittsburgh, the same dis
lance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
Cleveland Starts Training With
Same Personnel as Last Season
Few Alterations in Squad; Ed Morgan Most Promising
Recruit; Hodapp to Play on Third.

shortstops, is sure to retain his po-
sition, George Burns will be back
at first base, and Fonseca, probably
will start at second. At third john
ny Hodapp, once with Indianap-
oils in the American Association,
will succeed RUDE Lutzke, recently
sold to Newark.
Whether HOdapp can stand the
American League pace remains to
be seen. He has been retained as
utility infielder for the past two
seasons after coming to Cleveland
highly rated by Ownie Bush, now
manager of the Pittsburgh Pr
rates.
AS utility infielders, Peckinpaugh
probably will depend on Lind, who
played second last season for Den
yer and Spurgeon. veteran. Peck
inpaugh, contrary to early reports.
is expected to remain on the bench.
Luke Sewcli will start the season
as the regular catcher with Glenn
Wyatt and Autry, two veterans, as
helpmates. Grover Hartley. signed
as coach Of the pitchers, also may
take an occasional turn at the
padded nit
Hudlin, Uhle, Buckeye. Brown,
Grant, Levsen, Miller and Shaute
make up the regular pitching staff
while Bayne, formerly a st. Louis
Brown, also is expected to be re-
tanned.
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BIZ United Press

% [ Htbfu fItob
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. %
With the exception of a manager,
one or two veteran leaguers, and
several stars recruited from the
minors, the Cleveland Indians went
into spring training at New Orleans
with practically the same person.
mel that finished sixth in the 1927
race.
Despite numerous attempts of
President AlVa Bradley and his mil
lionaire associate owners to obtain
reinforcements for the club, Cleve-
land will have to base its aspirations
for first division team on the
strength of recruited minor leaguers.
Among the most promising of
the recruits is Ed Morgan, late
OUtfielder with the New Orleans
Southern Association team, who
batted $50 during the 1927 season
and had seven major league clubs
after his services.
With Jameson and Summa, the
former a dependable batter, as the
nucleus for the outf1eld, Manager
Peckinpaugl1 will have Morgan,
Gerken, from Milwaukee, Langford,
Wilson, formerly with the Boston
Braves, and several others from
which to complete his outf1eld.
More worrisome than the outfleld
is the infleld Joe Sewell, one of
the best Of the American League
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
Know Your Sports

In what ysar did Earl Ssnde ride the
greatest number Of mounts?
What is the major league record for
high score in one game?
In whSt country did the game of polo
originate?
When was the f1yweight class, liz
pounds, established?
What is regarded as freakiest bit of
pitching in big league baseball?
Earl Sande rode TOT mounts in
1918, finishing ahead of the field
1853 times, second 122 times and
third eighty times.
Chicago in 1897 defeated the
Louisville club by a score of 36-7.
Both were old National League
clubs.
Polo tradition credits Marco
Polo, the explorer, in whose honor
the game is named, with having
introduced the game to the civilized
world. 1t was an ancient Mon
golian game.
The flyweight division was first
established in 1910.
Fred Marberry of Washington,
during the season of 1925, worked in
t1fty-five games, none of them COM
plete.
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off the y
Blackboard
By Norman E. Tsaucs

TSHE more we think about the ap-
= preaching sectional tourna-
nents the more it puzzles us. For
instance, right here in the Indian
apolis meet we believe Technical is
going to win the event. But, the
Green and White have not played
the Southport crew this season and
Southport is rated the most danger
GUS of the county teams. The lads
from the port" are plenty tough
and quite capable of giving the
ArsenaliteS a real battle. Southport,
however, is handicapped in this re-
specific tournament is being
staged on Techs home floor. Tech,
with what shapes up like the
strongest team, will be performing
in familiar surroundings.
y n
The winner of the Indianapolis
sectional tournament will compete
in the Anderson regional and prob
ably will not have much trouble in
diSposing of the winner of the No
blesville meet in the first round.
Anderson is the "big gun" in that
regional. Here's their record:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
Barnard Gives
His Su71-up of
Ideal Magnate
By United Press

By United Press
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 29.-
Baseball maSnates who put financial
returns above the business of fight
ing to acquire a pennant, kill
enthusiasm and lose public support,
E. S. Barnard, president of the
American League said here Tues
day.
Barnard declared that the club
owner, who is concerned with the
position of his club in the league
and lets the financial end take care
of itself, becomes a fixture iii the
game.
Baseball, he said, welcomes
publicity whenever there are dark
corners that need investigation. He
stressed the game as the only pro-
feSsional sport where betting is not
necessary to give the cash customer
q thrill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
40 State Net H. Teams Ready for Opening Round of Tourney PA
New Boss of Braves

The former Harvard baseball
coach, Jack Slattery, is directing
the practice of the Boston Ma
tionals at st. Petersburg, Fla. He
is new manager in the big
show" and is expected to inject
some pep into the outfit that has
been a bad loser in recent years.
Slattery is a popular figure in
sports despite the fact he was not
an outstanding ball player. He Is
a former catcher.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
ALL ALONE FOR YANKS
French Probably Will Be Missing
From Indoor Tourney.
By United Press

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The
French are going to give American
tennis players a chance to win their
own indoor tennis championship this
year.
Unless Rene La Coste, holder of
the United States outdoor title,
changes his mind at the last mo-
ment, the French will not have a
representative in the tournament
which opens at the Seventh Regi-.
ment Armory Saturday, March 10I
Jean Borotra of France won the
indoor title in 1925 and 1927 and
La Coste won it in 1926. %
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
PRO TENNIS MATCH

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-Pierre
Etchebaster, French professional
court tennis champion, who recently
won the American professional title
from Jock Soutar, at Philadelphia,
is to play a farewell match Friday
with Walter Kinsella, former holder
of the American championship.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
FINAL SUNDAY CONTEST
Turner's Prepare for Tangle With
Strong Charlottesville Five.

South side Turner's are preparing
for their game Sunday at the
Turner gym against the fast Craw-
louisville Independents. The in
vaders will appear here with a line
up consisting of former Wabash
College players. 1t will be the last
Sunday home tilt for the Turner'S.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
ESPIN0SA WINS EVENT

AL Finishes With 1872 in West Coast
Open; Smith Second.
BIZ United Press
BELLEAIR, Fla, Feb. pal
Espinosa is the Florida West Coast
open golf champion. Leading the
tournament from the first day,
Espinosa finished the 70 holes with
a card of 282 to win first prize of
$500.
Macdonald Smith was second
with 285, and Bobby Crrlickshank
third with 287.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
MONEY IS SUBSCRIBED

BIZ United Press
LONDON, Feb. 29-The 5000
pounds american currency about
$4,000 necessary to send British
team to the ninth Olympiad at Am
Sterdam has been subscribed, Lord
Rochdale, chairman of the Olympic
committee, announced today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
De PduW Battles
Butler Thursday

By Times Special
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Feb. 30
Butler University basketball team
will oppose DE Paw in a feature
basketball attraction here Thurs
day night. The locals have been
working hard in preparation for the
game.
The Bulldogs downed the Tigers
at Indianapolis recently and the
Methodists are aiming for revenge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
WOMEN'S GOLF RULERS
Links Committee for 1928 An
nounced by Prescott Bush.

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-Prescott
Bush, secretary of the United States
Golf Association, announced today
the women's committee for 1928 as
follows:
Mrs David Gaut. chairman, Womens
Southern Coli Association; Mrs Edward H
Baker. Women's Golf Association Of Bos-
1 ton; Miss Eleanor Alien, Wome n Eastern
Wcmen's Eastern Golf Association: Miss
Florence McNeely. Philadelphia Women's
Women's California Golf Association: Mrs.
Robert Cutting, Women's Western Golf
Association; Mrs. Stewart Hanley. Wom-
ems Western Golf Association; Mrs. Adams
G. Sumner, WCmen's Metropolitan Golf
Association
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
SHOWDOWN EXPECTED
New Workers Want Action on Man
dell McLarnin Proposition.

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-With Jim
Mullen, Chicago promoter, due here
today, boxing fans expected a show
down over the proposed lightweight
title bout between Sammy Mandell,
135-pound champion, and Jimmy
McLarnin.
Eddie Kane, MandellS manager,
was expected along with Mullen,
Tex Rickard has an attractive offer
waiting for the lightweight cham
pion which may bring the bout to
New York,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
In Hockey Circles

LEAGUE PLAY
GTTAWA-Les Canadiens defeated the
Ottawa Senators, to 0. in a National
League game.
BOSTON, Mass.-The Boston Bruins de-
feated the Montreal Maroons, to ], in
National League game.
CHICAGO-The New York Americans
defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, to l,
in a National League game.
NEW YORK-The New York Rangers de-
feated the Toronto Maple Leafs, to 0.
COLLEGE GAME
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. - Minnesota and
Marquette University hockey teams played
q 2-to-2 tie.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
PLATT IS LOW

PINEHURST, N. c., Feb. 90
Wood Platt of Whitemarsh Valley,
former Walker cup player, won the
qualifying medal in the spring golf
tournament.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
MANUAL RESERVES WIN

Manual Reserves nosed out the
Technical Reserves, IS to 80, at the
Red and White gym Tuesday after
noon. The game was close and
hard fought.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
WILDCATS RAP CHICAGO

Northwestern Scores Decisive Vic
tory in Big Ten Cage Fray.
By Times Special
EVANSTON, Ill, Feb. 29.-North-
western today chung to its slim Big
Ten title hopes following a decisive
victory over Chicago here Tuesday
night, 80 to IS. The game was de-
void of thrills.
Rut Walters and Hal Gleischman
led the Purple attack. Gist was
best for the MaroonS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
INDIVIDUAL SCORING

GAMES THIS WEEK
THURSDAY
Illinois at Northwestern.
SATURDAY
Chicago at Illinois.
Michigan at Indiana
Iowa at Wisconsin.
TUESDAYS RESULT
Northwestern. 80: Chicago, ls (st
EVANSTON
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29

~Peggy and Jeanne" of Bloom
ingtOn scrubbed in neat missive
to inform us that Bloomington is
intending to do lot of surprising
in the NTartinsville sectional this
weekend. "p. and j." wound up
with owe can and we will"
That's telling 'em, ladies!
Charlottesville Fan" was at
cambridge last Friday night and
saw the Dark Horses" win from
jefferson of Lafayette. Mr. Craw-
louisville thinks they will have to
play far better ball than they did
Friday if they expect to stack up
against Charlottesville in the re-
gional" What say you, cambridge?
q r r
Jerry Hostlick of Southport
thanks us for saying few kind
words regarding Southport. Jerry is
Of the firm opinion the port" boys
will romp on Tech. We don't think
so Jerry-not on Techs floor Even
SO. Southport has one Of the classi-
est teams in this section of the
State.
Zip OFF" in the Anderson Her
aid says Somehow or other 1t
wouldn't seem like tournament
unless Anderson and Lapel clashed
somewhere along the line. So, if
there is anything in getting a
good start this one scheduled Fri
day and Saturday should be a
thriller from the word go No
body could ask more colorful be-
ginning, Anderson VS.. Lapel"
Tickets for the Butler-N otre Dame
game at the new Butler Field House,
next Wednesday will go on sale late
this week. Tickets for the Notre
Dame side will be on sale at the
university, Feeney Furniture Co.,
and Fidelity Trust Go. Ducats for
the Butler side will be on sale at the
university, Clark and Cade, Gus
Habich, A. G. Spalding, Mueller
Pharmacy.
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Tuesday Basketball
COLLEGE

Northwestern. SO: Chicago. IS.
Detroit. 80; Armour Institute, 20.
DarVille, so; Vincennes. SO.
Nebraska, IS: Grinnell, l6.
Carroll. 81; Lawrence. II.
Rhode Island State. SO; Brown. 81.
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE TOURNEY
Mississippi. 81; Auburn. 30 (finaD.