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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-12
CONTESTSFOR
LITERARY DAY
TO NET $500
Arrangements Made for
Annual Event at
Culver.

~ Z nut u ftcN
CULVER, Ind, April 12.-Young
writer's and artists of Indiana are
offered total Of 5000 in prizes in
eight contests to be held in con-
nection with the fourth annual In
diana Literary Field day, to be held
Aug. a. The contests are now under
way in the schools and colleges and
competition will close at the end of
the school year.
Heretofore the program has been
feature of the closing exercises
OF Culver Military Academy in June,
but the date was fixed this year so
as to come during the session of the
culver summer school, Thus the
cadets Of summer naval, cavalry and
Woodcraft classes will have a hand
in the entertaining.
Literary day was inaugurated at
Culver in 1925 and has now become
an annual brush and pen tourna-
ment, with the purpose of Selling"
the arts and letters to Hoosier hope
tuls, who, the advisory committee
fears, are paying more attention to
basketball scores and homecoming
games than to sonnets and other
compositions Of rhetorical merit.
Members of this years committee
are:
Meredith Nicholson. chairman: Wavman
ADAMS. Maxwell Alley. George AIDE. +. RI
culver. Claude q. Bowers. D. L. Chambers.
george T. Buckingham. Elmer Davis, 4
r. Erskine, William Forsythe. Waiter s
Greenough. VIII H. Hays. Edward M. HoI-
IIoway; Roy Howard, Hewitt H. Rowland.
John G.. Mellett. John r. McCutcheon'
Anna Nicholas. G. z. ScogpinS Inradn
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-12

Mrs. Willis D. Catch, Mrs. Donald
Jameson. Mrs. Robert j. Masters,
Mrs. G. Barrett Monkey, Mrs. w. R.
Sinclair, Mrs. Sylvester Johnson,
Jr.
The school offers a country en-
vironment, with outdoor crafts,
games and nature study combined
with the regular courses. No class
is larger than twenty pupils and
each pupil is given personal instruc-
ton adapted to personal needs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-12
DON'T DRUG YOURSELF
IN The SPRINGTIIAE
Father Johns Medicine is
The Safest Spring Tonic

A great many people really need
tonic in the spring time. They
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-12
Hay! Hay!
BIZ Times SnccinL

By Times Special
GREENCASTLE, Ind, April
12.-Ralph Storm, truck driver,
lodged forty-five bales Of hay
here when they rolled off the
machine. Too many bales had
been placed to the rear of the
truck, and when Storm tried
to drive it into an alley over
a slight elevation, balance was
destroyed. The truck reared
back on its rear wheels with
the front high in the air.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

wood and allowed to stand over night. All traces of both cleaning agent and acid must be removed, otherwise they will injure the finish later. The floor when thoroughly dry may stained, vanished. oiled or painted as though it were new. c. Where did the expression that first impressions are more lasting, originate?
 A. It comes from an old Italian proverb.
 c. What was the date of Ru dolph Valentines death?
 A. August g. 1926.
 c. Who said If a man write a better book. preach a better sermon. or make a better mouse trap than his neighbor. though he build his make a beaten path to his door? make beaten path 10 his door?
 A. Mrs. Sarah s. B. Yule credits the quotation to Emerson in her Borrowings" USs9) asserting that she copied 1t in her handbook from lecture delivered by Emerson. The mouse trap" quotation was the occasion of a long controversy owing to Ebert Hubbard's claim to its authorship. This was asserted by him in a conversation with s. Will bur German of N. w. Aver and Son, Philadelphia, and in 8 letter to Dr. Frank H. Vizetelly. managing editor of the Standard Dictionary. In the Literary Digest for May 15, 1915, The Photographer" reaffirmed his earlier finding, ''Mr. Hubbard is the author.
 Q. What is the meaning Of the name "Lenny?" A. It is a nickname for Leonard. a family name meaning like a lion'.
 Q. What is the value Of a Con federate one hundred dollar bill issue of 1861 portraying cars at depot?
 A. It is valued at from one to two dollars.
 Q. Where Is the magazine Our Navy published and what is the subscription price" A. It is published semi monthly at Sl Sands street. Brooklyn. New York. The yearly subscription rate
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . per. sonai reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered. All letters are con. idential-Editor.
 Q. How old is Laura La Plante the motion picture actress, and what is her address"
 A. She is o3 years old. Her ad- dress is Universal Studios, Universal City, California. Q. IT tree falls In q forest and no one is within earshot is there any sound"
 A. Sound may be defined ns sensation produced by air waves set in motion and striking against the tympanum of the ear. (The waves or vibration may be conducted by any other gas, q liquid Gas watcr) or an elastic solid). Taking this definition of sound, the falling tree would cause no sound because no sensation could be produced if no l tympanum was present for the air waves to strike. In physics. how | ever. sound is described as that form of Nibrational energy which occa- sions the sensation already de- scribed. Taking this latter dcfini- ton, sound would be present in the forest in spite of the fact that there was no ear to "hcar" because the vibrational effects would be pro- ducod. The question resolves itself purely into one Of definition.
 Q. Does a United States five dol lar gold piece dated 1911 command 1 any prcmium'
 | A. No.
 @. What is q good way to put away ;urs for the summer? A. Seal them in large brown paper bags having first brushed and aired them thoroughly, or sew them | in heavy unblcachrd muslin bags 1 Enclose with them either commer- 1 cial moth balls or soak plotting paper in q mixture of equal parts of camphor and spirits of turpentinc and lay the paper among the furs. | Expensive furs should be sent to the furrier for storage if possible. It is practically impossible to do any thing with fur or q fur coat that has been attacked by moths.
 q. What do the names Elsie and June mean?
 A. Elsie means mirthful and June, born in June.
 e. On what days did June 21, and March 27, 1906, fall?
 A. The former on Sunday and tho latter on Tuesday.
 c. How can stains be removed
 from wooden floors?
 A. In many cases they can be
 blcachcd out with a solution of one
 teaspoon oXalic acid dissolved ill
 one cup hot water. This liquid
 which is poisonous and must b, carefully handled, is spread on the
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
JHL ANNUAL "I1AIlEl.

The annual Saturday night clos- ing argument IS said to te due among merchants. Some are for and sotne against this method Of obsNrv- ing the summer non'ls.
 Ifit were not for the automobiles there would be no such argument, au1 the stores would remain open untn late every Saturday. But d ''a car for e,nry family campaign has wrought I remarkable change Of at ttude-on the part of the public, not the merchants,
 The shore being only 3o miles away and mountains even closer, q large part Of the public simply is too busy seeking pleasure on Satur- day afternoon and evening during the summer 10 be bothered about shopping, That doesn't mean a thing 10 the merchants closing except de- creased expenses in lighting bills, as the trade is larger on other days Of the week than formerly was the case. Some merchants, though, maintain there is q little trade left on Saturday nights and refuse 10 close; which naturally has an in fluence on competitors. We doubt whether all merchants arc in tho same boat in this particular, even those who are in the same line of business. Some merchants in a line simply cater 10 a different class of trade than their competitors; and some types of trade, comparatively little as it may amount to, still do shopping on Saturday evenings dur ing the summer, while other types are out Of town shortly after noon. Further than this we cannot go into the subject; every merchant should know what type of trade he scry F, and operate his business accordingly
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
LATEST HONoK

Certain rare individuals possess sort of ai>th sense which caus"s rncur to do the right thing a' th' right tune and say the proper words as an accompaniment. Colonel lind- bcrEh has lis sixth sense. When presented with the congressional medal of honor yesterday, the high cst award in rho gift of the nation, he followed with as common sense Fl talk upon thr justice that should ir mctod out to military aviators as Wasl..ngton ever had tho good for tune to hear.
 C'oioucl Lindbcrgh now has at faInti almost ".'ry mark Of homer and affection there is to obtain. only q few days ago he was given T ch,cE for s9j GOO as winner Of inc Woodrow Wilson peace prize. llc can scarcely sin more medals or other iuSjgujI of 'etc,m for th" simple reason tb,ro is non" loft to pm on hi7 manly breast.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
\ BOARD OF CONTROL

The oncc-upon a. time city meet ing board seems to be missed these days; and now comes q plan to have what group of citizens are pleased to regard as an efficient substitute. The plan for board Of control. as outlined in this newspaper yostcr- day, appears 10 have been "wcll thought out" the scheme 10 have six representatives from each ward and the mayor constitute the board. and the ward members elected by the people, yields the thought that its proponents deem it essential to provide a basis of real democracy in the choice of members.
 How such a body is to be chosen, however is of no greater moment than its functions afterwards. As in the case of the dcfmct city meet ing board, all appropriations, bond issues, and finances generally would come under it's purNicw.
 This was a function that the old city meeting board carried out to a llcety; and though historic truth makes one admit the meetings to- ward it's close were not always well attended, ibis was due largely 10 a lack of important issues. The at- tendance at Now England town meetings, city meeting boards, or whatever name they may 20 under, have a way of expanding and do crossing according 10 the presence of important issucs.
 The Common Council and tho
 Board Of Finance and Taxation would not 20 out of business if such T board were arranged. As We sec it, they would be given some Nalu- able assistance.
 Ii will be interesting to note th" reaction of politicians 10 tho plan. some ot th,m. iu and out of inc city government. may prefer to h"op T .4lstam that concentrates r'Sponsl- 1 Ijltr where if can more '"sIlN be mNuouc"1 fut from th" r1tlz"n' [ standpoint ther" IS a diSaly3n'aE" . When II F . qnestlon of making l'n- ! portaut monetary outlayS cons1dera ton should lie as vid"sprsa@ aS { possible; and the more citizens ar' ] directly interested fin" less l'k"i''
 hood t- there of political consldora-
 tious pcing the only guide.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
Beware Of q Doctors Daughter:

Chester: "S-s-sir. may l s-s-speak to you for a moment in private?'
 Dr. Pearson: "Hmmm. Extreme cyanosis. skin pale, face covered with cold precipitation hands tremulous-a very interesting case
 Chester: "Muriel suggested that l come to you. s-s-sir. for"
 Dr. Pearson: And quite right, too. You came in the nick of time another hour would have btSn too late. Let me see your tongue"
 Chester: "Muriel - that is, my heart--'
 Dr. Pearson: ITO be sure, your heart--yery serious. Allow me to feel your pulse. An. More serious than I thousht.'
 Chester: ''Sir. I wish 10 marry your daughter Dr. Pearson: What? A man ir your condition?" Chester: q have s2,o0o saved up and"
 Dr. Pearson: That will be jus enough. Appcndcctomy - sGoo; lap arotomy-sl.ooo; hospital fe"-- $4no. Correct; Now throw back Nou1 | head and say An think you hav' d bad tonsil, tool E. !. Towson
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
or through increased taxes levied [

or through increased taxes levied to maintain the water department.
 X municipal water department. like municipal ownership generally, IS the last word in fleAlblllty. The municipal enterprise, could s' water department, like any other along without water rates at all f rhc tAlStins income of S21G,p"o from water rates were to come from 'aNa- ton instead. Then wc wou}d have free Uater''-in theory, In practice, however, the water noull cost every cent as much 10 taxpayers and Ha- for users as it docs now.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
On The Weather Observations

Washington, March 22.-Forecast for Southern New England: Mostly cloudy and colder tonight. Friday fair and colder; fresh to strong southwest winds shifting to north west and diminishing Friday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York. Mostly cloudy and colder, with snow night: Friday fair and colder; strong southwest winds shifting to north- west tonight and diminishing Fri day.
 Conditions: An extended disturb ance that moved eastward over Canada. advanced southeastward into the Lake Region. Ontario and the Si, Lawrence valley. It is pro- ducing higher temperatures in all portions of the country north of the Gulf and South Atlantic states. Light rains were reported from scattered districts over northern sec- tions east of the upper Lake region. High pressure continues over the southern states with frost tempera- lures in Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas. Another disturbance is passing eastward over the Canadian northwest. It is producing rains in Washington, Oregon and northern California. Maximum temperatures ranged upwards into the seventies yesterday at many stations of the plains states and tho Mississippi valley region.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
 Temperatures yesterday:
 jul nu
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

Swedish people in religious services. its next meeting at F. II. Thinner mans office next Wednesday eve ming. Mir. Zimmerman shot 17s at the last shoot of the club.
 X 1S-ycar- old boy on Grove street is the latest person 10 be claimed by smallpox.
 rrior's actual cost sale to make room for new goods is now in pro- cress in Plainville.
 The spring campaign has not yet reached the point where a man can not lean over the fence without hav- ing some candidate come along and hara eue. but the time is coming. The fight in the third ward is in rerestjng Alderman Curtis is seek ing renomination and Councilman McMllan wants 10 step up. Both men have proponents who say their man will win easily.
 T. is now proposed quasi officially to hold q special town meeting In August for the purpose of deciding how much money shall he spent on the schools. This department eaus- cd the trouble over the recent tax, and It is understood that E. F. Gaff- ucy had q resolution in his pocket but was requested by Mir. Atwood not to introduce if.
 Ii does not seem IS If the e1ten. sion of West Pearl street will be made. The cost will be high, and it does not appear that, as much money will be realized from the sale of the houses on the land as Mir. Curtis thinks.
 The south church has appointed Rev. II. C. 1de temporary pastor. Deacon Camp. George $. Talcott and F.. Allen Moore have been named on the church committee. It Is doubt ful if a new pastor will be chosen for year or more.
 M. D. Stockwell has opened an or fee at o77 Main street for the trans action of the real estate and insur- ance business.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

All of which Was earned by d boy n hose chief stock in trade has been courage, confidence. boundlcss en- crgy and good will. He has sur la has made the efforts of diplomats seem puny indeed. Wherever he has flown he people have taken him up a.7 d hero; and in every instance he has conducted himself with that modosty and sang froiI which won every heart.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
THE KANGAROO AND THE FROG
By Guy R. Constahle

By Guy R. Constable \ bullfrog said to kangaroo: Your big hind legs will never do, What of my legs? What's wrong,
 old bean?" Asked the kangaroo in an accent
 mean. They are set too low, and the
 joints don't square, And the skin can't stretch cause it's
 lined with hair; At the first big jump you will strip
 your gears. And land in the dirt on your nose
 and cars" Said the kangaroo to the frog; "Old Each man boosts for his own ma
 chine: My jumps suits me !. If they
 don't suit you, Go jump in the creek" Said the kangaroo.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
25 Fears Ago Today (F'rom Paper of That Date)

''Lefty" Marr and r. D, Hastings will play match game of Tivol pool at the Y. Nj. C. \. Saturday evening.
 The young daughter of T.. E.. Stanley fell into he open cellar on the old Savings Bank lot last eve ming and received q severe scalp wound.
 The official board Of thc Swedish Bothany Congregational church held a special meeting last uI@ht and ac- ccptcJ the rcslg lg!t1iou of l.'N, pr. J. W Cooper. wIo is retiring as pastor of the Sou' h rhlIrcu. pr, Cooper wa instrumental III first gathering the
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

You can toll the guest room. It's the one with the motto on the wall and seven cigarette burns on the dresser.
 Holy war: An uprising against in fIdol dogs who have decided to dis continue the regular annual bribe.
 World history in brief: Men fight ing for liberty and getting 8 change of Iusstera.
 There IS no hate to compare with that of the man you won't permit to impose oh you any more.
 The dog in the manager was fe- male. Perhaps I cant show you a good time said she. but I dare you 10 have any lady friends"
 Correct this sentence: "My con- ,iciione." said hr, "aren't affected Ky hope ot profit or fear of loss Copyright 1928. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
EXPANDING THI. WiTIK
 SYSTEM

The city may be as economically disposed as the man 10 whom a dol lar looks as big as cart wheel, but the time is just around the corner when money in large amounts will be expended 10 expand the city's wa ter system. There seem to be no ifs or "buts" about it; it vas pos sihle to procrastinatc over the incin- orator project because the city ac- tually could do without an incIner- ator for an indefinite time by con- tinuing the present system until there is no more available land for dumping purposes. the city can, If it actually must, get along for q few moro years without this improve ment and that But scarcely anyone cares 10 take chances With permit ting the city 10 outgrow its water supply. We are just as far-sight"d about this matter as Boston is in cX- banding it's watershed resources for inc future years; or a.7 Los Angeles was in constructing -0o-milc long NiaJUct-the only difference bejng we do things on a smaller scale. But we have got 'ur things to do, and some money Rlll mod to br sN- pondel in the process.
 When the expansion iH completed the city will ba,r a vastly im- proved rat.r system, one rspra.~ut- ing ! mtWb n'rb,r capital Iuf,.t ment. So far every .noft 10 yuwrae, water rates h-.s boon crri Guap and it is af least roslblo tha' v6ar the plant is moIsrnIleJ arrorIlul to the plans hoirs draHn therc sfil may hc no Incr.a~r I1 water rIta allowed.
 fn suoh T casr II iutubt h. coJ. cluded by the unthinbfrc flat tjr city will he enJoyiuE oa low late, as fl does today. h. rnunfelrsl op 'ra'ion. however, that cauuot Uo tir ease. as inc interest and swRiu. fund payments on th. ,zgan=iot program will como from .Nactl the same pockets as pay for tho wa ter rates. If the water rates ar.- th, same then as row, t4e igtrresi aa sinking fund charges wiu uot h, Basicaliy. tren, increased tat,- wII he paid through the fax rate. wnic will .eI them through thu operation Of larger water Icparuaon bua
 fp.ner Mayor paouessa lad sue plan in mind when He eaya Ii opinion recently on toH tbe uato department should Ir operated. x increased watar rat,s, ra.a his con clusion. But higher capitalization cost will ha', 10 be pro,rj,d fo from somc soDrce. and in the lon run lt makes lit''" di'r,rcnc, nhafn CT incressed fatca are paid dIrcCtl
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
Gcttin. Back at Her!

Gcttin: Back at Her! My daughter is awful. She's q typical jazz age saucy, beautiful. know-it all girl But she doesn't know as much as she thinks she does. And she's impudent to me - her father.
 Why don't l speak to her about it?
 I did. And sllc said, "Truthfully father, you're q alarmed fool" But l handed it right back to her. l sure did. I said, sos your old man."
 R. E. Helnluth Copyright. 1928, Reproduction
 Forbiddcn)
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

is $4.50.
 Q. Of what country is Australia part?
 A. It is self-governing member nations.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

Eighty per cent of the world $ automobiles are in the United States: and it would seem that 70 per cent Of the So per cent try to roll along the Boston Post road at the same time.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

Nobody believes III mon law; but the mob down in Texas who whipped a father who had unncrCi- fully beaten his son comes as close to being a 'good' mob as any We ever heard Of.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
ITS NOT HARD
 TO GROW THIN

People all about you can testify to that. Most of the slender figures seen today have been won in easy ways. Many have been won by Marmola prescription tab lets, based on modern scientific discov. cry. People have used Marmola for 20 years millions of boxes of it. Now slender figures in almost every circle show wha. Marmola does.
 A book in each box of Marmola gives the formula and states the scientific req sons for results. So users realize how and why effects are beneficial. A way which has done so much for so many deserves test from you. Make it now, watch the results for a little while, then decide. Ask your druggist today for a Sl box ci MImola.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
Again!

Again!
 The last Scotch joke probably never will be told but. at least you can keep from repeating the old ones.
 Tell the next guy who asks if you heard Of the pair of tights about the Scotchman who sat up all night watching his Hife's vanishing cream.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

The best thing about telcphoh4 company is the voice of the pretty girl exchange operator. but unucf present rules she is saying less all the time.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

Do oil scandals interest the voters in politics, or do politics become more interesting because ot inc scandals?
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

The city elections will he ho'd III three weeks, and from present lHdI- cations the political weather will bc squally.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22

One of the most distressing post mortcms ever held is that taking place over how the victims Of the S-4 came to their deaths.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
And What He Heard When He Came
 Home

Mrs. Harrison: James, is the let ter re: dusting the living room ready to sign ?"
 Chauffeur: "Ycs. ma am. It that all nowa:''
 Mrs. Harrison: "Yes. James. Er- do you know. James, that you are quite good looking: May I hold your wee little handy hand 2"
 Chauffeur: 'I--ah-but your hus- band might"
 Mrs. Harrison: "Jamos, darling my husband doesn't understand mo. Surely you'll give me just one little kiss? Don't you like me just a little?'
 Chauffeur: "Er--ycs- didn't you say you--cr-"antcd me to help you clean the rugs"
 Mrs. Harrison: "You'll do what I tell you-you lazy thing. Just for that. you're fired! Get out. And stay out" F C Gjllentc
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
u.uher Audit BufsaD of CPcOl9tion

MSmu6T zUuIt Tho A. B. C 10 nauonai O. san'- -'oi' vhi-h furrIshes newspapers eaQ aofer- .,..,. w,.h a strictly honest aualysis of circulation Our circulation statlstios are -a,ed upon this audit Th's insures p,o- te,tion aRaius. fraud In newspaper o's- trjhutiou tSures to both national anu lncAl adYertiserG
New Britain herald., 1928-03-22
The Fourth DimPpSjOp!

The Fourth Dimension! Gerald: Meet my mother-in- lieu"
 Leslie: You mean mother in- law don't you?'
 Gerald: Wake up, boy. mine Is a companionate marriage.'