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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
About Le0uWenhoek

THIS writer, who recalls with
L pleasure the hours spent dur
ing his school days bending over a
microscope in the biology labora-
tory, recommends microscopy as a
hobby.
But it is well to keep in mind
some Of the precautions which
Beavis gives in his book. The anna
teur must not expect too much at
first. He must go slowly, learning
the proper use Of the microscope
and the proper methods of prepar-
ing slides.
In connection with amateur work
in microscopy, it is interesting to
recall that Antony Leeuwenhoek,
the discoverer Of the existence of
germs, whom Paul De Kruif ca-ed
the first of the microbe hunters"
really was an amateur.
Leeuwenhoek, who lived in Hol-
land, was by profession the keeper
of dry goods store and the JAM
tor of the city hall of his home
town.
His interest in the microscope
grew out of the fact that in his day,
the storekeepers used magnifying
glasses to count the threads in
cloth.
He became fascinated by the idea
that it was possible with a glass to
see things which were too small to
be seen with the unaided eye. Ac-
cordingly. just as Herschel made his
own telescopes, Leeuwenhoek began
to make his own microscopes.
He succeeded in making better
ones than any one else ever had
made, and soon his discoveries, COM
municated by letters to the Royal
Society Of London, made him world
famous.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
Deep Sea Treasure

TRENCH divers at last have sue
Il ceeded in ripping away some Of
the deck of the treasure ship Egypt
which lies off Brest, 400 feet be-
meath the surface of the sea.
They figure they have done about
one-third Of the work necessary to
reach the bullion room, where
100000 in gold is stored.
Even their partial success can be
described as an unprecedented per-
Torrance.
Up to this time divers have been
able to do very little beyond the
depth of $50 or ITS feet.
In view of that fact, anything
like real work at 400 feet seems re-
markable, but in view Of what lies
beyond, it is not so impressive.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
DAILY HEALTH SERVICE

I arthritis with govt and that there
is no reason for such a belief.
DIR. McLester says that patients
with acute inf1ammations of the
joints do not require any lin1ita-
tons Of diet, except those that are
made necessary by high fever and
other disturbances.
A simple, easily digested diet is
most desirable. It should include
milk, eggs, cereals with cream,
toast, butter, preserves. orange
juice, ice cream and simple
buildings.
Because people with fever and
inf1ammations of the joints are
likely to become anernic, it is also
desirable to give them fairly fire.
queI1tly broiled calves liver or puree
made of liver and kidneys.
An excellent puree is made by
using approximately 200 grams of
calves liver and an equal quantity
of lamb kidney.
In the chronic type Of infamma-
ton of the joints, diet will also not
control the condition. A nourishing
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
From a Novice

nOSSIBLY my own testimony
Z may be ruled out, since I am
among the least predatory of males
However, I do not understand the
idea. The notion is not entirely for
eign to me, and I can state that
when one is bustling about on a
bare stage with thirty or forty
young ladies in practice clothes his
purposes become a bit confused.
To be more specific, 1 stood the
other day on the stage of the
George NJ. Cohan theater while a
theatrical photographer undertook
to get a group picture.
It was his plan that should
stand in the center Of the chorus
of shoot the Works." He wanted
to get a chummy snapshot. And
as we assembled for the pose, he
kept urging the young ladies to
crowd in closer to the large indi-
vidual who happened for the sake
of composition to be the nucleus of
the design.
In a loud voice he said three or
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
SCIENCE
by DAVID DIETZ-

Hobbies Are Helpful and
Microscopy Is Good One to
Take Up.
uEALTH authorities all agree
- upon the value Of a hobby. be
it gardening or the collecting of
postage stamps. The citizen on the
lookout for a new hobby will find
any number Of them in the fields
Of science.
Astronomy long has been favo-
rite hobby in the scientific field.
History tells how many famous as
tronomers began as amateurs.
Sir William HerSchel. who dis
covered the planet Uranus, was by
profession bandmaster and or
ganlst. He first took IN astronomy
and telescope building as hobby.
he built his first telescope be.
cause he could not afford to buy one
and eventually built bigger and
better telescope than any other in
existence during his day.
In England, astronomy Is a popu-
lar hobby and many of the finest
ooSerVatories are owned privately.
some OF these amateur enthusiasts
take Their work very seriously and
get important and excellent results.
Otner scientific hobbies include
the making of collections of
minerals, butterflies and various
types OF insects, and so on.
another excellent scientific hobby.
the possibilities of which are not
so widely known as those of astro-
nomy, is the field of microscopy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
Sheer Panic
Peoples Voice

Editor Tines-I read the item IN
the May 6 issue by NJ. & H. relative
to the difference in taxes paid by
railroads and trucks. We can not
see where this article has given the
public the correct information. In
the first place, an original cost Of
$500 is quoted.
He does not say how many miles
Of roadway has been used and Of
course this is not included with the
original cost. 1t would be conserva-
tive to assume that this man oper-
ates his truck over 500 miles of i'm
proved highway, which take an av-
erage cost of $4,000 a mile, which
the railroad company would have to
invest to provide a roadway for
their trains.
He would have to add $2,500,0 900
to the investment which he quotes,
which would make $2,512,500 to pro-
vide a roadway and two trucks to
conduct his business.
Taking per cent, the personal
tax which this gentleman quotes,
would result in his paying $75,375
taxes instead Of the small sum Of
STAB, which he claims is his excess
sive taxes.
Then. he Is not being called on
to do what the railroads are doing,
as he is not maintaining the high
ways after they are built; he has no
federal regulations or inspections
This man is bringing out very
clearly what the public has COM
planned about.
We do not feel as though we
should be forced to build and main
tain highways for individuals or
companies to confscate for trans
portation purposes in opposition to
transportation organizations l
are compelled to build their own
right of way.
IN the last paragraph this man
states: Take the trucks of the
highways and see what kind of
roads you will have" We know
what kind Of roads we would have,
as we learned this before the truc'-s
went into operation.
We also note that they cost q
great deal less a mile before the
trucks started to damage them. We
would like to see the time when we
could go out in our cars without the
fear Of being knocked of the road
by a truck.
1t is about time that we taxpay-
ers as a whole demand a square
deal and demonstrate against the
practice of small minority Of the
people using the public taxes to con-
struct highways for their own pri-
Vate business.
". Med.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
Detailed Instructions

a NY one with designs upon mi
4 n croscopy as a hobby will be
particularly interested in 1.-THE Book
OF the Microscope by Gerald Bea-
Wis. (The book is published by j, B.
Llppincott Company at $2.5O.)
Beav1s points out that 1t is not
necessary to enter the hobby with
an expensive microscope, in fact
cnat 1t IS much better to do the op-
poSlte, to start with a simple and
Inexpensive instrument, learn its
1ull possibilities and uses, and then
go in for a more powerful instru-
ment later.
This is good sound advice. AS
every college freshman who has
taken course in biology will tes-
THY, the time he looked into a mi
croscope, he didn't see anything.
1t is quite eXaSperating, as fresh
men can testify, to have the pro-
lessor tell him something is right
in the middle of the microscope
field and not to be able to see it.
But after some practice, the fresh
man learns to use the microscope.
BeaVis begins his book by de-
scribing the construction of the mi
croscope. He gives detailed instruc-
tons for its use and for the use Of
the necessary accessories.
He also gives detailed Instructions
for preparation of plant, insect, and
mineral specimens SO that they can
be observed with the microscope.
Chapters are devoted to various
types Of observing. One Is titled
Common Objects for the Micro
scope" Another is Making a Mi
cro-Aquarium." Others include 1.-THE
Marvels of Coral 1.-THE Marvels Of
Pond Life" 1.-THE Marvels of Frost
and Snow" and 1.-THE Marvels Of
Seed termination.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
TOR years the impression has

TOR years the impression has
l. been popularized that the the
alter is a pitfall for young women.
My own experiences as a Snowman
still are too limited to let me gen.
eralize with any degree of authority.
And yet even on the basis OF two
weeks in the game, I have, grave
doubts as to the validity Of the
popular conception.
For the moment I will leave out
the legitimate drama, in which the
cast may be small and a certain
degree of intimacy soon set up
among the collaborators. Still, it
is the musical comedy field which
has been exploited chiefly as a trap
for the young and the unwary.
How can it be SO? The rehearsal
period of a revue seems to me a
singularly inauspicious spot for a
Don Juan. While it is true that
the Casanova complex does suggest
a numerous retinue, nevertheless
the episodes are spaced to occur one
at a time.
And round theater during the
preliminary weeks of preparation
there are too many people to per-
nit of any selectivity.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
Questions and
Answers

How high IS the EiffeI tower in
Paris?
It is 904 feet.
How old is Professor Albert Elm
stein?
About 50 years old.
Name the capital of New Mexico.
Santa Fe.
Where and when was Knute
Rockne born?
He was born at voss, Norway
March 4, 1888.
Who wrote the words of the song
@0ver There?"
George III. Conan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
BY DR.. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor, Journal of the American Medical
Association. and OF Hygeia. the
Health Magazine.

ID HEUMATIC conditions and in
~ flammation Of the joints seem
to be affected very little by diet in
the majority of cases; they are
brought about by infections.
Control means some method of
getting read of the infection. There
are some conditions affecting the
joints, such as govt, which are
known to be associated with dietary
difficulties, and which seem to be
radically Influenced by the proper
selection of food.
Acute inflammations Of the joints,
and particularly the type Of infec-
ton seen in rheumatic fever, are
not influenced greatly by diet.
McLester points out that it has
been a general impression for
years that sweets, meats and fruits
were harmful for such patients, but
he feels that this observation was
due to confusion of ordinary
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01

done the defendant and crime Of course has not been
lessened.
The English system has stood the test Of centuries
and apparently, it still works in England. report by
the British prison commissioners just out showing
that in spite of war, depression and plentiful liquor
England and Wales reduced their prison population In
the seven prior to JAM l. $780, by Is per cent
among males and Al per cent among women.
Prom the figures" the report states, '1t is clear
that improvement in social conditions and social
behavior of the causes of the decline of the
prison population"
American crime law tinkerers are looking for the
easiest way. They adhere to the old formula: Pass
a law If they mixed economics, sociology and
psychology with their penoogy they could show results
like Englands.
Surely they should know by this time that harsh
laws defeat their own ends
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
KERENsKY'S TRIUMPH

July l
I'M July 1, 1917, the great often
" siYe which Alexander Keren-
sky. war minister of the Provision
al Russian government had urged
upon Russian troops, had its initial
success, when $4,000 prisoners were
captured at the front.
This restoration OF morale among
the troops was aided by Kerensky's
strong hand and the power Of his
fiery eloquence. which swept through
the country like a fame.
And, once the offensive was
started, the rapid succession Of VIC
tories gained by the military genius
of General Brusilod reacted in a
very favorable sense upon the posi-
ton OF the provisional government.
giving it new strength and prestige.
Hindenburg checked the Russian
advance two weeks later, but the
successes already attained we're suf-
flcient to restore the confidence in
the troops that Kerensky sought in
urging bis offensive.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
AbySmaI Ocean Valleys

TINE ocean contains valleys
4 capable Of submerging the
highest mountain on earth, with
hundreds of feet to spare.
We have a long way to go be-
fore we find out what they look
like.
Some people doubt whether that
is possible, or whether it would
be worth the price.
What could we hope to gain, they
ask, by reaching the bottom of the
Sea2
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
what Is a .qame duck congress

What is a Tame duck" congress?
Members who are defeated for
reelection are called lame ducks. !"
The congress, by constitutional pro-
vision, meets in December after the
November elections, and this is
known as the short session. Because
the tame ducks" who were defeat
ed in November are still sitting in
this congress, it is called the "lame
duck congress" The members elect
ed in November do not take their
seats until a year from the follow
ing December.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
Daily Thought

Through the tender mercy OF
our God; whereby the dayspring
from on high hath visited u.s.
st. Luke 1873.
Gods mercy Is a holy mercy,
which knows how TO pardon sin,
not to protect it; it is a sanctuary
for the penite1lt, not for the pre-
sumptuous Bishop Reynolds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01

Ideals and opinions expressed
In this column are those of
one OF Americas most inter-
esting writer's and are pre-
scented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude of
this paper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
TIN OEENTO M MI ~ HAYWOOD
! OIG1N1O i ~ WILL b1 BROUN

could remember. And so I think
that I can fairly say that each Of
the young ladies concerned can go
home and tell her mother that no
tragic consequences will ensue from
her enlistment in Shoot the
Works."
My mind is blur. There must
be a greater singleness of purpose
and opportunity before the devil
can step in to do his dirty work.
q Il
Business Girl
NEXT to the stage the business
IN Office is supposed to be the chief
avenue by which young women of
the better sort become a little worse.
Here it is true that the press of
numbers is somewhat diminished.
OF course, 7 have never been a
working girl myself. But I have
known and talked to lots Of girls
who are employed in business Of
fees.
my boss never made a pass at
me, exclaimed Phoebe. Don't be
naive. Why Mr.. x doesn't even
know I exist. I'm just there to take
orders"
I was considerably surprised. It
seemed to me that girl like Phoebe
would disrupt the routine in any
Office.
She had everything-looks, charm,
intelligence and loads of personality.
WELL" I thought, "this situation
is just the exception that proves
the rule. I'll look further"
] did. I spoke to countless girls.
Invariably the answer was the same.
Their bosses never gave them a
tumble after hours.
And during the Office day their
relations were confined strictly to
business.
(Copyright. 1881. by The Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01

Brazil is dumping tons of coffee into the Atlantic
ocean. Mixing their drinks, as it were
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01

What home brew concocter fears most is that
there will be no kick coming
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01

four times, Nov, girls, cuddle up
closer to Mr.. Broun."
And, like good soldiers engaged
upon a dangerous and disagreeable
enterprise, the young ladies COM
piled with the order. had four
or five pressed closely against my
kneecaps and shoulder blades, with
another two dozen crowding in up
on me.
g q
Sheer Panic
7 WON'T deny that a certain shy
L ness overcame me. But it was
not precisely a situation fraught
with danger for any of those con-
cerned.
No single individual stood out in
the group. This was, If you please,
the younger generation breaking in
upon my middle-aged fantasies.
Yet out of such a number there
was no single individual whom I
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
Mystery Lures Man

T OOKED at one way, climbing
IL mountains, going up in bal
looms, descending in diving bells
and exploring polar regions seems
a waste Of time and strength.
Looked at another way, they just
are phases of mans struggle to
learn.
Thirst for knowledge includes
more than a desire to salty Gu
riosity or even gain power.
Anything we don't know means
mystery.
Mystery makes it impossible for
us to deduce natural laws with as
surance and gives rise to all kinds
of superstitionS and theories as a
substitute.
Until we know what conditions
are at the bottom of the sea, we
can not be certain as to the laws
of water pressure.
Until we have reached the top of
the atmosphere, we shall not know
whether there is a vacuum, or a
substance beyond.
@ e Il
Water Pressure Known?
Ut has been assumed that water
l. pressure continues to increase
indefinitely.
In the same way it was assumed
that the speed of body falling
through the air increased indefinite
ly and that living things could not
possibly retain consciousness very
long.
Parachute jumping has disproved
that assumption. We know now
that atmospheric resistance reduces
the speed of falling bodies to a
uniform rate after a few seconds.
Maybe, we are due for just as
great jolt regarding water pres
sure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-01
REASON BY FREDERICK 1aSn1s

NIlTH two American airplanes crossing the At
w lantic within forty-eight hours the once great
adventure loses its majesty and it will not be long
until 1t will be classed with channel swimming
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05
do you?" Nicky replied.


mo self-respecting girl"
what makes you think am, anyway" sug-
gested Nicky.
Il don't" snapped Mrs. Moriarty. Il knew
the minute set eyes on you there was some
thing wrong with you And I'll thank you,
miss, to leave my house
"You forget" said Nicky, chat paid you
81 for the week"
THAT makes no difference"
ooh, yes it does" Nicky assured her. "Try
to put me out"
Il will call policeman" stated Mrs Moriarty
quivering with rage
Bill interrupted her There's a coal man
downstairs with couple of tons Of COAL" he
informed Mrs. Moriarty. You better
He did not finish. Mrs. Moriarty was already
on her way downstairs.
Nicky, no longer chaperoned, let her eyes go
back to the ceiling.
do you suppose she was ever anybody's
rnother?" Bill ventured, referring to Mrs.
Moriarty.
Nicky glanced at him long enough to sug-
gest utter disdain. would you mind concen-
trating on the plumbing?" she suggested coolly
1.-The plumbing is functioning-was before
started downstairs" he assured her, as coolly.
Then what are you doing in here?"
Bill grinned. at just came back to see if
you would be interested in job. Because
you are can put something in your way"
What makes you think"
"Oh, I heard what your charming landlady
said about you just now-and I guessed the
rest You are out of a job aren't you?"
Nicky hesitated. EYES," she began.
"Okay. them" he broke in. I'm offering
you one"
do you really need somebody" demanded
Nicky COR is it just"
Charity? Well, I'm doing nicely, thank
you, but haven't reached the point where
can indulge in philanthropy. I've got an ad
7 ant ho
job"
But you know nothing about me. And
haven't any references"
Sounds bad" he admitted. But you've got
a nice voice-just the sort of voice need in
my business. And I can keep the cash register
padlocked," he added, with wider grin; land
I don't think you'll walk off with any Of the
bathtubs. So Wen waive recommendations"
"You haven't even asked my name" she re-
minded him.
Does that matter?" he replied.
Rather" she assured him. Her eyes met
his directly. I'm known here as Jane Jones,
but my name isis Janice Judson. Perhaps
you've heard of it."
She saw at once that he had.
"You mean" he began
Mickey nodded.
Good Lord!" he said, his voice warm with
sympathy. Tive" He broke off short.
Mrs Moriarty was returning. Here's one of
my cards." he added abruptly. Come around
as soon as you can"
DILL was at the phone waiting for a con-
nection when Nicky entered his Office just
before 10.
I'm not going to try to describe your duties
in detail" he said, 'but you watch me and
think you'll find out what you can do to help
out"
The connection was made and he began
speaking. "Oh yes, Mrs Montgomery. I ap-
preciate that perfectly Well, why not give
me a chance to bid? Same fixtures, same
specifications !. :. OF course, understand; you
want to be sure Thanks awfully."
He hung up and turned to Nicky. THAT
was an old customer" he explained. "Ive
done odd jobs for her for some time. Now
Nogales international., 1931-01-28
Polly Titcomb Bride
Of Henry Davis Lee

Miss Polly Titcomb, charming
Nogales girl, youngest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Titcomb, was mar
ried yesterday afternoon to Henry
Davis Lee, prominent ranchcr, at
the palatial Titcomb home on Craw-
ford street.
Immediately after the wedding
the young couple left on a trip to
the bridegroom's former home in
Elkins, w. Va.
The bridegroom is grandson Of
the late Henry Gassaway Davis,
Democratic candidate for vice-pre-
sident in 1908.
Nogales international., 1931-01-28
Missionary Society

Ladies of the Baptist Missionary
Society met Monday afternoon for
a devotional and business session,
under the joint Craftsmanship of
Mrs. George Januel and Mrs. w. c..
Downing. Arrangements were COM
pleted for their pot-luck supper.
Among those present were: Mrs.
N. B. Mercer, Mrs A. L. Harris,
Mrs. j. L. Kuykendahl, Mrs. E. H.
Stoltz, Mrs. L. R. Gambee, Mrs. K.
Aycock, Mrs. w. D. Knight, Mrs.
w. H. Adams, Mrs. T. E. Carter,
Mrs. j. N. Wilkey, Mrs. E. Wilken,
Mrs. Inez Delmar.
Nogales international., 1931-01-28
Cole Honor Guest
Of Contract Club

On Monday afternoon Mrs. Ken
meth Cole was honor guest at the
meeting of the Contract Club, which
convened at the home of Mrs. r.
E. Lee on Potrero. A feature of the
afternoon was a shower for Mrs.
Cole, who is one of Nogales' most
recent brides, and many lovely gifts
were opened and exclaimed over.
Those enjoying the afternoon were:
Mrs. Kenneth Cole, Mrs. Charles
Smith, Mrs. Warfield Ryley, Mrs.
w. j. Young, Mrs. E. A. Titcomb,
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Mrs. E. S. Edmonson, Sc
n, Society Editor-Phone 534
Farewell Surprise
For Couple Leaving

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Smith we're
hinored last week at a farewell
surprise party before they departed
for Texas A lovely Mexican zerape
was presented them by the guests,
who were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Downing, Mrs. N. B. Mercer, Mrs.
w. Knight, Mrs. Inez Delmar, Mr..
and Mrs. T. E. Carter, Miss Viola
FiScus, Mrs. George Januels, Mrs.
w. H. Adams, Mrs. D. E. Whettle,
Mrs. K. Aycock, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
H. Stoltz, Mrs. L. R. Gambee.