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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
ILLINOIS MIDAS
SHOWERS GOLD
ON NE|GHBORS
Huge Profits Paid on Loans
by Mystery Man Lead
to investigation.
BUSINESS SEEMS RIGHT
Large Sum Is Reported on
Deposit Here; Friends
Invest Thousands.

~ United Press
BELVIDERE, III, Jan. 15.-Mystery
Today surrounds the financial ex-
PLOTS Of A. w. Benham, who pays
40 TO so per cent interest on short
term notes, but the faith Of his
neighbors that his business is legiti-
mate remains mistaken.
There is nothing wrong about
my business" said Benham, who is
reported to have prohted at least
100000 in the strange business In
which he invests the money his
friends lend him.
Investigation of Benham's mys-
ferrous Blackhawk Finance Com
pany was started by several bankers,
who became alarmed when deposit
tors withdrew more than $4,000
from their accounts and invested
the money with Benham.
Investigators Invest
Investigators were sent to Ben
hams tiny ONCE. in a garage, to
question him about the business.
They reported they hadn't found
out anything about the business, but
had invested some money in it
themselves while there.
Monday is pay day in Benham's
mysterious business, and, so far as
investigators can find, he never has
failed to pay off all notes as prom
iSed.
Benham began his financial ex-
ploits In 1928, while a shipping clerk
at the National Sewing Machine
Company, where he began as an
once boy. His first sum of money
of any consequence was a bank loan,
which he obtained by giving his
home as security.
Huge Interest is Paid
Then he began borrowing from
his fellow employees. Always he re-
turned the money within a week
and paid huge interest.
The mysterious business grew I'M
til last December people were visit
ing him at all hours of the day,
Offering to lend him money.
He quit his job at the factory and
incorporated the Blackhawk Com
pany, capitalized at $100, 900 ito buy
and sell anything, any time, any
where"
Within the last week, the states
attorneys have attempted to learn
how it is he can borrow $500 from
n man one Monday and pay him
back $3.50 the next, and prosper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
200 FACING ARREST
Police Open War to Halt
ignoring of Stickers.

Police officials today opened a
war on 200 persons who have not
needed Stickers for traffic violations.
Captain Lewis Johnson of the
traffic department said afidavits
have been issued for the arrest Of
the alleged violators. AS soon as
persons are served with the charges
they will be brought before Munich
pal Judge Clifton r. Cameron for
trial, Johnson said.
However, If persons will pay the
fine for violations before their cases
r scheduled for court hearing,
prosecution will be halted, johnson
said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
LUMBER MEN TO
CLOSE SESSIONS
Banquet, Business Meetings
Climax Convention.

A banquet and business sessions
this afternoon were to close the
forty-seventh annual convention of
the Retail Lumber Dealers Associ-
alton Of Indiana in the C1aaypooI
today.
approximately 900 persons are ex-
pected to attend the banquet to-
night in the Riley room of the Clay
pool.
Speakers scheduled at the after
Moons session are: Adolph Pfund,
secretary OF the National Retail
Lumber Dealers Association; Ar
thur G. Page of Chicago, CONNER
cial editor of the Prairie Farmer,
and G.. H. Caslow, known as the
Chain Store Henderson of the
North"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
THREE NEW TEXT BOOK
BILLS ARE DRAWN UP
Measures Would Permit Multiple
Adoption Of Books by state.

Adoption OF BOOKS by state.
Three new textbook bills are
planned for introduction into the
general assembly, backed by lead
ers OF the Northeastern Indiana
Teachers Association.
These would permit multiple adop-
ton of texts by the state textbook
commission and leave the choice of
several to local schools and also a
plan for renting books to the pupils.
Free textbook bills already have
been introduced in both the senate
and house. In the senate this in
PRODUCTION was made by Senator
John s. Alldredge CRep., Madison)
an ordained minister and avowed
sdry." But the Alldredge bill pro-
vides for financing the free texts by
a tax on malt and tobacco.
Maybe some malt is actually used
for cooking, rather than making
home-brew. the senator contends,
and at any rate he figures the malt
tax win bring in about $500, 900 an
nually.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
DOLL CONTEST SET
Prize Offered Winners by
Recreation Department.

Community house doll festivals
with prizes going to the girls having
the best dolls will be held next week,
according to city recreation
directors.
The schedule calls for Wednesday
at Garfield, Thursday at BrookSide,
Friday at j. T. v. Hill, Greer street
and Municipal Gardens and Satur-
day at Rhodius and Christian
centerS.
Special programs are being arranged
by Misses Julia LanderS and Alma
Tiefert and Mrs. Norma Roster of
the recreation department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15

any n OF q dozen others. And as
a rule it's not SO much that the new
conner resembles the already IA
nous person as it is that he has
certain little manneriSms that are
similar. The best example of this
was seen in the recent appearance
of Marlene Dietrich, noted German
actress, in Morocco" All Hollywood
hailed the arrival of a new Greta
Carlo. Yet it wasn't so much that
Miss Dietrich reSembled Greta in APP
pearance as 1t was that they have
certain similar mannerisms. In a
sense this Is unfortunate for Miss
Dietrich as many persons viii hold
her to be just an imitation Of the
great Carlo while in reality she is
a definite personality within herself.
How many Of these little gestures
have you noticed among your favorite
stars? Here r a few which we have
noted:
Marie Dressler always pushes her
hat back on her head.
Marion nnviaS hos . hoh;{ ~
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
ROUTS ORPHANS
100 Children Escape From
Burning School.

By United Press
PLYMOUTH, Ind, Jan. 15.-One
hundred children were routed from
the school building of the Brighte-
side Orphans home near here today
when an overheated chimney set
fire to the building. The fire de-
Stroyed the school with an estimat-
ed loss of $4,000. None of the
children were hurt. The Brighteside
institution is a private concern.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
COMMITTEE is NAMED
McKesSon, Bennett and Knapp on
House Joint Rules Groups.

Members OF the house committee
on joint rules appointed by Speak
er Walter Myers include DELPHI l..
McKesSon Dem, Marshall, major
ity floor leader; H. Curtis Bennett
Dem, Dearborn and Ohio) and
James ~. Knapp Rep, Wayne),
minority floor leader. The speaker
holds the post OF e~x-oficio chair
man.
The patronage committee is ex-
pected TO appoint more persons
from southern Indiana as result of
Myers recommendation for equal
distribution 81 patronage among the
thirteen districts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
GIRL TOSSED FROM CAR
Refuses to Name Companions Who
She Says Made Her Drink.

Thrown from an automobile in
the 500 block North Alabama street,
Miss Esther Foster, %, of 44S North
Davidson street, today was unable
or refused to tell police who her
companions were. Bruised and cut.
she was taken to city hospital for
treatment, and later was held on
drunkenness charges. She said her
unnamed companions forced her to
drink.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
BOOZE RAIDERS SEIZE
SLOT MACHINE, BEER

One Arrest Follows Anti Gambling
Orders by Chief Kinney.
One arrest followed anti gambling
orders posted today by Police Chief
jerry Kinney, as, Sergeant John
Eisenhut's squad and two federal
dry agents raided the establishment
OF Mrs. Carrie Muller, 81, at 1904
Madison avenue.
They are said to have c~onfiscated
a quantity of home brew, and a
25-cent slot machine. Blind tiger
charges will be prosecuted by fed
eral agents against Mrs. Muller and
William GOA, SO, her bartender.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
PREDICT 81 AUTO SALES
Four Million is Mark Set by Ma
tionaI Dealers Head.

By United Press
MILWAUKEE,. Jan. 15.-Four
million automobiles will be sold In
the United States this year, c. A.
Vane, manager of the National Au-
tomobile Association, predicted to-
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
PRESSES PLAN
Determined Fight TO Be Made for
Europe United States.
BIZ United Press

0NNA 6N8s[9f
By United Press
GENEVA, Jan. 15.-A determined
fight for the life of the proposed
European federation, or Omitted
States Of Europe" VIII begin Fri
day when Aristide BRAND, French
foreign minister, meets here with
representatives Of the twenty-seven
countries directly involved.
In spite Of discreet opposition
within the league Of nations, the
veteran French statesman appears
to be convinced that a union Of the
European states will be able to for
mulate political and economic con-
stitutional principles serving as a
safeguard against future wars hy
sound commercial interchange
kind Of economic revolution-which
would bring Europeans together o n
fundamental ~questloEaM
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
FRANKLIN DAY IS NEAR

Governor Leslie Asks Observance of
Anniversary Saturday.
Governor Harry c.. Leslie today
issued a proclamation urging ap-
propriate observance of the two
hundred and twenty-fifth anniver-
sary OF the birth of Benjamin
Franklin Jan. II.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
INSANE BANDIT ESCAPES
Maniac Train Robber Steals Key,
Flees From Hospital.

By United Press
DETROIT, Jan. 15.-John Gibbs,
alias Gerbic, an insane train rob-
Der, was at large today after his
escape from receiving hospital. He
stole an attendants key, hospital
officials said.
Two years ago Gibbs held up a
Canadian National passenger train
handed, getting $4,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
Shin Kicking Routs Bandit

Shin Kicking ROuts Bandit
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 15.-A
man who grabbed a purse belonging
to Miss Esther O'Connor, %, fled
without loot after she kicked his
ShinS several times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
GUARD TEXAS
CHILDREN AFTER SCARE
kidnapping Of Bank Presidents Son
Is Revealed.
RM UnGfed PreSa

ID
By United Press
CORSICANA, Tex, Jan. 15.-The
children of Navarro county's
wealthy families went to school I'M
der guard today as police and pri-
vate detectives investigated the kid
mapping and %ransoming of james
Cert, Is, Sol of the millionaire presi-
dent of the State National bank
here, ten days ago.
First hint Of the kidnapping
reached the public in a story, copy
righted by the Dallas News, which
said that Isaac N. Cert, bank preSi-
dent, paid $4,000 for the safe e
turn Of his son, a junior in Cor
sicana high school.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15
HER GESTURE
Little ManneYjSmS Make I'm
BY DAN THOMAS
NEA Service Writer

Jan. 15-Although they are unconscious of it, most of
u l. the actors and actresses in this racket have certain mannerisms
which has crept into their work to such an extent that the players often
become stamped by these gestures.
When a newcomer makes his appearance on the screen you often hear
said that he Is another Gilbert, Barrymore, Barthelmes, Chevaher or
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13

Elvine was entertaining for the last time in her girlhood home. She had planned the spinster luncheon for the day preceding the wedding. It was at this luncheon that she de- cided to give her bridesmaids their gifts from her. She had chosen buckles for their slippers. They were the detachable variety which could be transferred from one pair of pumps or slippers to another.
 The luncheon itself was not elab- crate, which was just as we'll since the girls were all too excited to eat or to appreciate the fine points of the menu.
 Elvine had not used a caterer, but had helped prepare most of the food.
 She had broiled sweetbreads on rounds of ham cut about one-quar- ter inch thick. With these she served fresh asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and circles of l1ominy brushed with butter and baked until gold en brown. The dessert was frozen fruit salad. With this she passed wafers and coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
GlNFYN' NIJRSEIF
 NALNAHRT
e io3i BY NEA SERVICE, INC.

If you can save the waistline you often save all. Reducing that un- pleasant bulge across the top of the hips can do more to bring back q youthful, 1.-the look than any amount of reducing anywhere else.
 Settled waistlines are, the price too many women pay for more or less easy life.
 You can make your housework pleasant reducing occupation ii you decide to-. You can take 10 and walk bit instead of ride. You can indulge in course of reducing. All can do the desired thing - les- sen that waistline!
 There are some exercises planned especially to Timber up that waistline
 of yours. Five of them are so good for you that following them all should mean agility through the center of the body in short time. But, you must combine any exercises with restraint in the amount and kind of food you eat, if you want best results.
 1. The first and easiest exercise for reducing the waistline is the with your knees stiff and try to reach the floor with your fingers as you bend forward.
 Raise your hands above your head and get good waistline stretch. Then swing your arms down. elbows stiff, bend your body from the waist and touch the floor. Do it 10 times, morning and nights.
 2. When you have succeeded In doing this, try the complicated form of the same exercise. Stand with feet slightly apart, raise the right arm first, bend the body half way around to the right side as you do so. then swing the arm over your head, forward, bending. and try to touch the left toe. Raise the left arm and do the same thing, trying to touch the right toe with it.
 3. Next, learn to rock from side to side on the hips. This limbers up the waist. Put your hands on your hips, hold your position steady with your limbs stiff and try to turn the body first to right angle on the right side, then on the left side.
 4. Next, rotate the body. Stand firmly and move only from the hips up. Hands on hips, begin by lean ing away to the right side. then swing the body to the left side. lean- ing back from the hips as far as you can, then out to the left side, lean forward, swing across the front to the right hip again and repeat.
 5. Lie down on the floor. Turn on one side, stretch out your under arm until it reaches above your head as far as it can. Then lift your upper leg and swing 1t back and forth five times. Turn on your other side and repeat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
Send your money and order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Conn.

together! You can't say no, darling. Your heart won't let your
 Still she was avioding his eyes.
 You don't understand, Alan" ," she told him. You see-it is my heart
 Crosby stared at her. You mean" he said slowly, that you're happier here? You mean you love Jim Wallace?"
 Misted lashes made the girls eyes starry. She nodded. Six months ago." she said, If you'd told me all this everything would have been different. I cared 50 much for you then! I thought it was love. When you talked to me about Mrs Langley-told me how beautiful she was-I was terTibly jealous. That night I saw you with her thought I didn't even want to live. I was miserable-oh, 1 thought no one in the world had ever been so unhappy! When l married Jim it was to get away, I was honest with him. He knew there was someone else I cared for. But he's wonderful, Alan. He didn't ask a single question about the other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
.STORY9SUE by Hlaroery Hale
@io3t sr WEA sERvsce. INC.

1 of them. She was going to be gay and fee and independent. And Ted vas with Joan!
 Then suddenly she was aware that the pain in her shoulder was hurt ing rather dreadfully. Someone else waylaid the man and she walked on alone. The blood was staining her dress. voice was calling her She turned and came back very slowly. It looked like such a long distance across the floor. Gut she would make it. She threw her head up. She parted her lips and smiled. And she asked what was wanted. ! "Joan scratched her arm little. Is there any antiseptic around? ?' Ted asked.
 "Oh yes of course." She turned away.
 "But Sarah. Your own arm. What in the dickens happened to you?" He turned away from Joan, then. at last.
 "I squeezed red raspberries to give the impression of blood. I'll get the nedicine!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
YOUR 
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Let me help, Mother."~ 'Td rather do it myself But I know how to make. beds. I like to. Please let me try "Very well. Go and make Henry's bed. But get it's nice and smooth. Aunt Anne will be here to-day and she notices thingA" An hour later Clara called, ''It's all done, Mother. Come up and see how nice Henry's room looks.''
 "Tll be up in minute"
 But when her mother did appear in the doorway, it was to find fault. Mercy, child! That won't do! Look at the pillows! And the wrinkles in the sheets show through the spread. told you you couldn't do it.''
 She tore up the bed and ,thump- ed and perked and smoothed for awhile. Clara had to admit when her mother had finished that it did look much better.
 q guess I don't know how to make beds" she said.
 "No, I guess you don't.
 But no attempt was made to teach her.
 II can fix up the bathroom"
 "All right, you do that. I'm in hurry anyway. Get the powder and clean out the bath tub and bowl, and you'd better get a bucket and wash up the floor. Put out clean towels and tie back the shower cur tain if it's dry. P
 An hour later she came upstairs.
 Clara was still at the bathroom.
 Criticism Again
 Goodness, what a. little slow poke! Here, give me that scrubbfng oxA 11n all day to do things"
 Clara's eyes filled with tears. She had been feeling very happy over the lovely job she was making of the bathroom.
 She went downstairs and had her cry out by herself.
 Presently she came up again.
 q guess I'll make Lillian new dress. Have you any patches?"
 Look in the rag bag. Don't touch the silks in my box, though"
 There's nothing but old pieces of flannel and worn-out underwear and old dust cloths in the rag bag. l want something pretty"
 You'll just ruin it. No. I can't let you take the silk. There's an old shirt of Henry's in his closet. You may take that
 But Clara wasn't interested in the shirt. She went out on the swing and by and by she was playing house with the children next door.
 I know that busy mothers cannot always be stopping to teach chil- dren how to do things, but so many seem to take pains in stopping other urge to work, the urge to learn, the hunger for a little praise.
 Why do we do it? I'm sure I do not know.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
INTEREsTING

The wizardry of MT Edison and the theories of calculating MT Fin stein are not to be discounted, but "the man who invented interest was TO slouch." A comparison of some of the leading companies in various industries disclose the profit and in- terest in personal finance compan- ics. These organizations, while not contributing directly to charity or relief. have, by extending S600.000,- 000 of credit. during 1880 to b0r- rowers, maintained a purchasing power to millions of financially dis rupted families. The Beneficial 1n- dustrial Loan Corporation, a leader in this field reports that their vol- ume of small loans Omited to $500 per person. amounted to s66.012.- 556 for the year, representing their 17th consecutive year of increase without an unproftable year. During the same period. other lines report. The Pathfinder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13

The sweetbreads were soaked i, cold water for an hour. then pu over in boiling water slightly acid. ulated with vinegar and cooked fol 20 minutes. The large pieces of connecting fibre were taken off and then the sweetbreads were cooled under pressure. Later they were cut ill rounds to fit the circles of cold boiled ham, sauted lightly in butter. Butter was brushed over the sweet breads and they were put under the broiler. A sprig of parsley gar. nished each serving. 4
 Nancy Page has more elaborate luncheon menus. Write to her, care of this paper, enclosing q stamped self-addresscd envelope. asking for her lcafict on Bridge LuncheOns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
By ANNETTE


 It has no much snap, and it's so easy to make and to wear.
 It was originally in a tub silk skipper blue dotted in white.
 It has two collars. The capelet covers the arms sufficiently to take the place of sleeves, and contributes it's bit toward femininity. The scarf collar in matching tone of the ground of the print with decorative ends in red carries out the smart idea of tri-colours.
 The pointed treatment is slimming.
 Style No. PAS is designed for sizes 16, IS. 20 years. 36. 3S, 40 ard 42 inches bust. The 36-inch size re- quires 3 3-4 yards of 35-inch ma terial with 3-S yard of 35-inch light and IA yard of 1S-inch dark con- trasting and 3 3-4 yards of binding.
 Plain crepe silk, eyelet batiste, chiffon prints, batiste prints, linen. and rayon novelties are only a few of the many smart fabrics.
 Our large Fashion Magazine shows the latest Paris styles for Spring and Summer for adults and ,aenil- dren. Also instructive lessons in sewing.
 Price Book 10 cents.
 Price of Pattern 15 cents in stamps or coin (coin is prefcrred) |. Wrap coin carefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
SISTER MARY'S
 KITCHEN
NEA Service Writer

\ DcFNICC W
 Undoubtedly there will always be young housewives who are born cooks, for in some hidden. in- tuitive way they not only sense, but master as well the cookery prob lems which every young housewife is bound to meet However. the old adage which tells us that good cooks are born, not made" is an exploded theory. Modern methods and equipment, standard measure ments and definite and precise in- formation regarding recipes and menu making make it possible for the most inexperienced and un- imaginative housewife to serve well balanced and delicious meals.
 There are helpful rules that gov- ern seasonal meal planning. Certain vegetables, sauces and garnishes should be served with certain meats and the choice of desserts is impor- |tant to round out the meal.
 Beef. lamb, veal, mutton, poultry and fish are the summer meats with many varieties of "by-products" of fered to tempt tagging appetltes. Smoked pork products. the so-called summer sausages," beef and veal tongue (both fresh and corned), beef and smoked and salted fish add to the list.
 Beef Is FavOritc
 Probably beef is as universally liked as any meat. Almost any vege- table goes well with it. Mushroom sauce is delicious and horse -radish traditional. The dessert should be simple and not too rich, for beef is one of the hearty meats. The cut of beef chosen naturally is an important factor in determining the type of des- sert. For instance, filet of beef de- mands a more elaborate or formal dessert than round steak.
 With lamb and mutton, tart jelly Such as currant, mint or barberry is usually served. Vegetables good with mutton are mashed potatoes, creamed white or yellow turnip, caulifiower and the rest of the strong favored vegetables as well as green peas, spinach, tomatoes and aspara- gus. Caper sauce is served with mutt ton and adde's much to its popularity.
 Green peas are traditional with lamb, and spinach or any leaf vege- table is good. Eggplant is amaz good with lamb chops and asparagus is always liked.
 The dessert. for either lamb or