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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
We Can't Foot Bill

THE federal reserve bank of
Il New York has not denied or
admitted the charge, but one can
assume that it did insist on bal
anced budget and still find its &C
ton commendable.
This idea of Uncle Sam shovel
ling out money to governments
which persist in having a deficit
and in pursuing a policy that prom
ises no change is getting irksome
not only to financiers, but to some
of the rest of us.
If radical laboriteS in England
want to continue the dole and can
get away with it, that's their priv
lege, but they must not expect
America to foot the bill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
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HONOR PAID WASHINGTON
August rs

ON Aug. 26, 1917, Viscount Kiku-
~ Jiro Iishi, leading the imperial
japanese mission, visited Washing
tons tomb at Mount Vernon, de-
livered a brief tribute in f1awless
English, and placed a wreath upon
the tomb from the Japanese people.
He said
Washington was an American.
but America, great as she is, power
full as she is, certain as she is of her
splendid destiny, can lay no ex-
elusive claim to this immortal name.
Washington now is a citizen of
the world; today he belongs to all
mankind. =.
Japan is proud to place herself
beside her noble allies in this high
resolve, and here, in the presence
of these deathless ashes, she af-
firms her devotion to the cause and
the principles for which they wage
battle, fully determined to do her
whole part in securing for the world
the blessings of liberty, justice, and
lasting peace"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
A Special Session

A special session Of the legislature at this
time may be deplored by those who have no
faith in laws or the wisdom of the pople to
rule themselves, but the necessity for action
to critical tax emergency has been plainly
pointed out by John Norman, trustee of the
state prison.
He declares that not more than go per
cent Of the taxes can be collected this fall
He is probably conservative in that estimate.
1t may be less.
His proposal to shift the burden from
property to luxuries should be considered
A shift to income, defeated at the regular
session, would be better. Those with large
in the most luxuries.
The cold fact that unemployment is on
the increase makes it even more necessary
that the state do something at once in the
way of providing jobs.
If property owners are no longer able to
pay taxes to run the government it is only
because men are out of work and unable to
pay rents or buy the products of farms.
The primary cause of all trouble is due
to the fact that thousands of men and
women who desire work are unable to find
work. That brings break down of industry
and commerce.
The crisis is shown by the rather desper-
ate suggestions made by business leaders to
relieve business. For these interests, it
seems most apparent that the cost of govern
ment must be reduced and they translate
this into terms Of business by proposals to
cut wages Of public employees, especially the
teachers.
This is the method Of private business
which has not solved its own difficulties by
any such procedure. Wage cutting adds
momentum to the unemployment. The wage
Garner whose income is reduced is unable to
buy and that means that next week or next
month other workers will be unable to find
employment.
The time has come when government alone
can start the wheels of industry. 1t can be
done only by giving work. 1t can come only
by imitation instead of further defationg.
A special session of the legislature at this
time to provide more work of public char
acter, something that can use workers and
not machines, should be called at once.
A special session could do something to
prevent such startling episodes as the pro-
posal of the state fair to trade ticket to
the fair for bushel of wheat.
Norman, far from an alarmist and not
even pink in his social thinking, has sounded
the warning. 1t should be needed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
Pineal Is Mystery

THE thymus gland is most &C
a tive during the early year of
life. 1t reaches its maximum when
child is about 2 and it has been
thought it completely disappears
about the thirteenth year.
However, recent investigation has
shown that the persistence Of the
thymus is much more common than
has been previously supposed.
AT one time it was supposed that
persistence of the thymuS was con-
fined to feeble minded individuals.
This, however, has been disproved.
Another small gland about which
little is known is the pineal gland.
This is situated in the brain and
is about the size of a pea in man.
While the existence of this gland
has been known for several hun
dred years, its function is still a
mystery. The philosophic Descartes
once hazarded the opinion that it
might be the seat of the soul.
While it is supposed that the
pineal gland secretes a hormone,
tnlS hormone never has been iSo-
lated. There are a few cases on
record where destruction of this
gland by a tumor in the case of
children led to abnormally early
sexual maturity.
Students of this gland think
that after the second year of life
it takes over functions which ~,
then were performed by the thy
mus gland. But since so little is
known about either gland, this is a
difficult question to discuss.
The problems presented by these
glands require work in many fields
for their solution. The chemist, the
Psychologist, the pathologist and the
surgeon, all must contribute to the
unraveling Of these mysteries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

himself on the fact that it is his
power and not his thrift which
brings him SO frequently into the
Wheezes Of vaudeville.
In addition to jokes, there are a
few fallacious smiles which I would
preserve against the captiousness of
science. For instance, I was much
disturbed year or so ago to read
a paper by a famous naturalist in
which he set forth with great in
dignation his discovery that the
ostrich does not hide his head in
the sand when he fears pursuit.
If that truth were known general
ly it would increase the toll and
labor of every essayist and editorial
writer Without the friendly lie
about the ostrich how on earth can
one do a piece on censorship? 1t
might even be impossible to COM
pose a paragraph on prohibition.
And so if it is true that the
ostrich doesn't follow this habit it
would be a kindly deed for him to
acquire it upon the instant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
Something in Return

IF Tammany hall had ordered it,
Il the gangsters would have been
cleaned up long ere this, just as
they would have been cleaned up in
Chicago if the Thompson crowd had
given the word.
Municipal governments can get
along with taxes, but political or
CARNATIONS need something else.
They need cash, and lots of it, to
run the clubs, keep the district
workers in line, and get the boys out
of trouble.
They can't get that cash with
out giving something in return,
something which promises at least
SIS for every 81 contributed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
He Was BETRAYED

IT'S going pretty far to jeopardize
l. the welfare of a nation for the
sake of persisting in a political
theory which has been tried and
found wanting.
That was the issue, and on it.,
Macdonald crossed the Rubicon."
Radical laborites say he betrayed
them, but it is not difficult to argue
that they betrayed him, that they
took an unreasonable position for
the sake of mere dogma.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

ever their natural predictions, are
now somewhat under the influence
of the saga which surrounds them.
Thus when Glaswegian is hailed
by some needy acquaintance who
wants to borrow $40 he well may
reach for the wallet in his pocket
and then deSist.
1t isn't that he hates to Squander
the money upon such a problem
atical investment. Kindness of
heart is the true factor which in
spires his refusal. The Scotchman
doesn't want to spoil the joke.
Copyright, 1881. by The Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
Tiny, but important

illJJ Jul llilDOi tCltl
TINE parathyroids consist Of four
l. tiny glands. all four weighing
little less than two grains as rule,
Ca grain is little less than four
hundredths of an ounce. Two Of
the parathyroids are attached to
each lobe of the thyroid, one on the
side and one on the middle surface
of each lobe.
These tiny glands are necessary
to life. Their complete removal is
followed by death within few days
from a condition known as tetany.
This condition is characterized by
painful spasmodic contractions Of
the limbs, a great decrease in the
calcium content of the blood. and
changes in the action of the heart
and lungs, and changes in body
temperature.
1t is now known that the secre-
ton from the parathyroids controls
the calcium content of the blood
stream. The calcium salts in the
blood play an important role in
many bodily processes. Calcium is
necessary for the proper develop
ment of the skeleton.
The calcium salts play an impor-
tant role in the maintenance of
muscular tone and particularly in
the beating of the heart. They also
have much to do with blood clot-
ting.
Another important gland about
which little is known as yet is the
thymuS, small gland located in
the upper~cheSt region. The removal
OF this gland from young dogs re-
suits in softening of. the bones
not unlike ricketts,. No one, how
ever, yet has succeeded in isolating
the secretion Or hormone of the
thymus.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
NJ. E. Tracy

If Tdmmdny Had Ordered 1t,
the GGngSters Would Haze
Been Cleaned Up Long Be-
fore This.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Of all ex-
4 plantations being offered for
the crisis in British politics. radical
laborites seem to prefer the one
which lays it on us.
1t fits in with their scheme of
things to imagine that the federal
reserve bank of New York made
credit contingent on the British
governments pledge to economic,
especially in the field of doles, I'M
employment insurance and other
social services.
1t also fits in with their scheme
of things to imagine that this was
done, not in the interest of sound
finance, but to strike blow at So
cialiSm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
About Our Civilization

HAVING prophesied the death
IL of civilization, and having
built a l30-foot mono1ith in
which to preserve the record of his
prophecy for future generations,
Coin" Harvey now wants to save
civilization.
He has summoned a convention
to foregather with him at his Ozark
retreat and to adopt a platform
which he already has prepared.
Sounds ambitious, but Mr.. Har-
vey never has lacked for ambition.
You remember him, of course, the
man who made such a persistent
and persuasive fight for free silver
thirty-f1ve years ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
Going Pretty Ear

XKTHILE Governor Roosevelt
w calls the New York 1egis-
lature to put teeth in badly
needed investigation, Governor Long
calls the Louisiana legislature to
prohibit the planting of cotton in
1882. !
That's what you might call real
radical experiment. 1t not only as
saultS personal habits, like the
Volstead act, but gets right down
where people live.
If state can prohibit the plant
ing of cotton, what can't it pro-
hibit?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
Facts and Fables

a GAIN, it is possible that the
"A bee is less than always busy,
the fox far slower witted than
popular belief demands, and even
the beaver may prove less con-
sistent workman than the phrase in
which he figures.
But in a certain sense saying
things makes them true. I suspect
that the Scotch, for instance, what
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN
Editor Journal Of the American Medical
Association and of Hygeia, the
Health Magazine.

V7ITAMIN B is found in many
' substances. Ordinary meats
are poor in vitamin B, while heart,
liver and kidney contain it in some
what larger amounts.
The amounts they contain are
about proportional to what is found
in milk, eggs and whole cereals.
The average-sized hens egg is
equivalent in vitamin B to about
one-sixth of quart of cows milk.
In other words, the amount of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
SCIENCE
by DAVID DIETZ-

Mysteries of Parathyroids,
Thymus and Pineal Glands
IN Human Body Wait to
Be SOLUed.
MYSTERIES within the human
AVA body challenge the medical
man and the biochemist. Among
these mysteries are number of the
ductleSs glands, tiny organs which
pour SecretionS known as hormones
into the blood stream.
Let us have a look at some Of
these mysteries. Concealed within
them, perhaps, is the modern coun-
terpart Of the ancient philosophers
stone"
The ancient alchemist sought a
stone which would turn base metals
( into gold and insure the posseSsor
perpetual youth.
The modern research specialist
seeks knowledge which will bring
good health, control over disease and
longer life.
Researches upon the ductless
glands, going on in laboratories all
over the world, may some day yield
this modern philosophers stone"
Among the ductless glands which
are receiving the attention of many
scientists are parathyroids. Para" is
the Greek word for near" These
glands get their names from the
fact that they are situated near the
thyroid
The thyroid itself, located III the
neck, is small organ, weighing less
than an ounce, and consisting of
two lobes attached to the sides of
the lower portion of the larnyX.
The thyroid is the regulator of the
human engine. 1t pours a minute
amount of iodine into the blood
stream. This thyroxin controls the
rate Of oxidation in the body. the
rate at which energy is developed
and used by the body.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
The Race Goes First

TINE death of Civilizations
Il monstrous thought and one
which We never would entertain if
we didn't constantly think of civil
ization as a tribal, racial, or ma
tional affair.
Such phrases as Greek civiliza-
ton, Egyptian civilization, or Amer
lean civilization, have played havoc
with our sense of value.
True civilization is universal.
Art, culture, science, idealism.
creature comforts-what have such
things to do with imaginary lines, or
custom houses?
Electric lights are just as good in
China as in New York, and so is
dentistry.
Civilization can not die, unless the
race dies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

Ideals and opinions expressed
In this column are those of
one Of Americas most inter.
esting writers and are pre-
sented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude Of
this paper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

This is the twenty-ffth of a series of
thirty-six timely articles by Dr.. Morris
FiShbein on Food Truths and Follies,"
dealing. with such much discussed but
little known subjects as Galleries. vi
tamins, minerals, digestion and balanced
diet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
1T SEEMS TO ME BY H FYO7%

II ORD STRATHSPEY is conduct
IL ing a campaign in the London
newspapers against the jokes about
the Scotch. His lordship contends
that there is no truth in the state
ment that the Scotch are very care
full with their money. He is an
noyed because some joke founded
on this conception is to be found in
every music hall.
Indeed, he mentions the old
chestnut of purses and nothballS
which are trotted out with unfail-
ing regularity and never fail to
raise a laugh among Englishmen."
Strong Shall Inherit Jokes
1T would seem if the difference
Il between the British drama and
our own is not SO very great. But
I hope that Lord Strathspey does
not continue his campaign in favor
of the Scotch, or, at any rate, I
trust he will not win.
There is only a limited amount
of merriment in the world, and that
part of it which is innocent might
as we'll be preserved. The Scotch
are a sturdy race and we'll can af-
ford to be blasted for the amuse-
ment of other people. Indeed, these
jests about the thrift of the man
from the north are now so ancient
that all the barbs must be worn
away.
I doubt that any one in Edin-
burgh actually bushes red when he
hears of the Scotch child who killed
his parents so he could go to the
orphans picnic. Such incidents are
not truly within the experience of
those who live beyond the Tweed,
and fantastic accusations seldom
offer pain to the recipient.
And What About the IriSh2
TT would be an excellent thing if
i the fallacies and misapprehen-
sions of the world were swept away.
But I would not have this house
cleaning go into all the jokes and
myths and legends. Particularly I
would not include the jokes.
From a brief experience with
musical comedy I have come to
learn that there exist in the world
at the present time no more than
ten or twelve sketches and a like
number Of wheezes upon which
these episodes are built.
So it must be remembered that
if all Scotch jokes are banished,
the witticisms concerning Jews will
have to stand double service. It
seems to me better by far that an
other people should assume part of
the burden.
Moreover, consider the benefit
which may come to a Highlander
if his voice rings clear in any inn
with the joyous shout of This
round is on mel" He will obtain
twice the acclaim for generosity &C
corded to any other man, particu-
larry if no Jewish ventriloquist has
been secretly murdered.
On the whole, I believe that in
dividuals or nations who figure
much in jokes can soothe them
selves with the reflection that fear
and envy lie behind most creations
of this sort. We seldom wage
anecdotes around dwindling or
feeble races.
Since the American Indian began
to disappear, he has dropped almost
entirely out of the field Of whimsy.
| They Should Feel Flattered
A JOKE or a myth is something
IA which one pulls around him.
self like a blanket for warmth and
comfort when the wind is high. If
all of us could take graveyards
quite calmly we would not whistle
as we pass BY.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

The Germans have named their 1881 wine vintage
after Hoover. On the assumption perhaps. that it
has a kick, though it may look mild.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
The British COMPROMISE

AS an emergency government to balance the
budget and stabilize British credit the new coai-
ton cabinet will inspire the confidence of British
commercial interests and international bankers
The London Daily Herald, semi-offical organ of
the fallen Labor government charges that "a startling
and apparently successful attempt by United States
bankers to dictate the internal policy Of Great Brit
ain is responsible for the government and its
policy of cutting unemployment insurance benefits.
We do not know whether that is true. But that
Wall Street and Washington are unfriendly to the
British unemployment insurance system, and to the
extension of American credits indirectly aiding that
system, is secret.
The new government by reducing unemployment
insurance health educational and other social serv
ice payments doubtless will be able to solve the i'm
mediate financial problems
But by so doing it may intensity the spirit of un-
rest and revolt of the British workers. of which the
bitter opposition statement by the Independent Labor
party is quick evidence
If the new government, suggested expects to
find economic salvation through a tariff, it may be
disllusioned by looking the Atlantic to our
own suffering country whose depression has been pro-
longed by the Hoover high tariff.
Although the exclusive purpose of the new gov
eminent is announced to be the solution of the budget
problem after which there is to be general election
on party lines, two other immediate issues will be
influenced for better or worse by the coalition 1t
will conduct the critical negotiations on India and
it will throw Britans weight for against postpone
ment of the February disarmament conference.
Failure to include in the cabinet VScount Irwin the
late vceroy of India, who has Gandhis respect and
substitution of the other Tory Sir Samuel Hoare as
secretary of state for india is not particularly en-
couraging to friends of an Indian settlement
Appointment of Sir Austen Chamberlain Tory of
the bigger navy and mildly anti-American group as
first lord of the admiralty, is not promising for the
disarmament conference
Macdonald premier and Snowden as chancel-
lor of the exchequer the Labor leaders of the coa
ton apparently will be able to work those conserva-
tves on balancing the budget, but foreign and
colonial policies may cause trouble,
In the interest of closer Anglo American friend
ship and of international good will and disarmament
we hope there will be departure from the Mac
Donald peace policy by the coalition cabinet or by
the Tory government which is expected to succeed it,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

Since Russell Boardman and John Polando put
Istanbu the air map it ought to be easy.for Renal
Pasha to talk Turkey to the world.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

French railroad is experimenting with rubber
wheels. 1t can't be that they are intent on making
travel more tirngP
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

The government did $1SOOOOO0 worth of business
In candles last year, according to statistic Maybe
it's because so many people burning them at both
ends
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26
Daily Thought

For wisdom is better than ru-
bies; and all the things that may
be desired are not to be compared
to it.-ProverbS SILL.
Wisdom is the conqueror of for
tune.-Juvenal
VIII sleeping in the moonlight
cause a person to go insane?
That old superstition has no sci
entific basis.
Who was Robert Moffat?
A Scotch Congregationalist mis-
sionary to Africa and father-in-law
Of David Livingston. an African
missionary and explorer.
How did the Chicago Cubs finish
in the National League baseball race
Of 1880?
Second.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

is greatest Unemployment and hunger this winter
viii not be confined to veterans
The legion itself is making efforts to relieve the
unemployment situation, oNeil points out and if
successful the need for any further bonus beraliza
ton viii have passed.
Reducing interest rates on present bonus loans
from AZ per cent is a different question Legion
spokesman present convincing argument that the
government is able to borrow money for much less
than this, and therefore is taking a profit from
needy veterans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

You've got to know how to pull the strings. says
the Office sage, to puppet show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

In times of a depression says the office sage
misery loves companies
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

Cartoosts. at any rate, have the presence to rep
resent Old Man World with lines across his face
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

An automobile was driven by rockets in Berlin
recently. This is probably more desirable than the
usual run of hack-seat explosions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

Wisdom is the conqueror of for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-26

This is the time of year graduates decide not to
allow their college education interfere with their
chances of getting job