Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 306, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1920 — Page 2

daily democrat Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. JOHN H. HELLER Editor ’ ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Associate Editor and Business Manager JOHN H. STEWART City Editor Subscription Rates Cash In Advance Single Copies 3 cents One Week, by carrier 15 cents One Year, by carrier $7.50 One Month, by mail 45 cents Three Months, by mail $1.25 Six Months, by mail $225 One Year, by mail $4.00 One Year, at office $4.00 Advertising rates made kaown on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, as second-class matter. NEW TARIFF IS JUST A SOP: — Apropos of this matter of legislation, which the house of representatives did the other day, in adopting tlie temporary tariff measure for the avowed purpose of helping the farming interests, does not promise much as to its ability to help in adjusting taxation. Take the matter of wheat, for example. A tariff tax of 30 cents a bushel is placed on imports of it, the object being to keep out Canadian shipments and thus raise the | price of the American article. As a matter of fact, this country not only imports wheat from Canada, but also exports wheat to it. During October, it so happens, the imports were very much larger than the exports. In that month we took, counting wheat and wheat flour, 10,535,342 bushels, and only sent to Canada 624,338 bush-

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els. But, taking the flrgt ten months of the year as a whole, the imports from Canada were 15,879,962 bushels, while the exports were 14,086,841 bushels, or very nearly as much. Then, too. aside from any retaliatory measures which Canada might enact—and that country is one of the best custo mers for United States products—its wheat could be sent abroad Instead cf here and so cut down the price of American wheat in foreign markets even if it did not succeed in keeping the latter out altogether. Another odd thing, of many, in that tariff bill is the tender regard for the sheep and live stock interests. A tax is placed on imports of sheep, lamb and mutton, it is curious that this should follow the action of the parliament of New Zealand, whence such products have been coming, refusing an export license to the Armours for just these very articles. It prompts to the suspicion that the tine Italian hand of what is called the meat trust has figured in the outcome. — New York Tinies. BETTER LOOK A LITTLE OUT: — As the time for the legislative sesI sion approaches there is talk of remodeling the tax laws, changing the primary acts, strengthening the “blue sky” law, providing for state police, arranging for an all-time health officer in every county, permitting cities to decide their own form of govern ment, etc. Nothing sinister can be found in most of these suggestions and those behind the movements are

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Impressed with the necessity for such laws. Any such bill will have behind it some one who is ready to explain what each provision means. He will seek a newspaper publicity and will make every effort to create public opinion in favor of his measure. The people thus have an opportunity to study the bills and to make known their sentiments. There will also be other proposed legislation. The indications point to as big a lobby for the coming session as ever crowded into the state house. All of the private interests will be represented. They are not seeking publicity. They wear gum shoes and they speak in whispers. The success of their efforts depends upon the ability of somebody to slip something through without its real purport being noticed. The private interests thrive on innocent-looking bills containing jokers. The people will need to be on guard to prevent such legislation during the coming term. It will be well to study all bills introduced, and especially to watch the little measures about which not much has been said and which may turn out to be most vicious. — Indianapolis News. The report of the state tax commission has just been issued. It shows that in Decatur for instance, the new rate will be $3.26 as compared to $5.42 under the old valuation and that to raise the same amount of money the tax levy under the old valuation would have had to have been $10.67. That's the idea exactly for anybody knows that such a tax rate never would have been fixed. The report shows extremely high rates all over the state. The law has performed its purpose, raised more money with u less rate but just the same you have to pay that "more money” and the state gets a big slice of it. Centralized control of roads and schools is a fine thing for the fellows who handle the money but it’s ruinous to those who have to pay the bills. Dig up your New Year’s resolution and make it snappy! I The general conditions promise to improve during the next three months but the improvements as usual will not be as rapid as was the decline. J.t means that every one should work a little harder, do a little more, that jobs will not be so plentiful and those who have fairly good places better hold on until they know just where they are stepping. Start New Year’s off with a boost for Decatur and Adams county. Make up your mind to fight for those concerns and interests which benefit the community and forget any selfish ideas you may have absorbed during the wild rush. MID-WEEK SERVICE ' The study of the Acts of the Apostles will be continued in the midweek service at the Presbyterian church this evening, with the Ilev. Saunders as leader. Chapters six to twelve will be studied, and a good attendance of the members is desired. Grove's is the Genuine and Only \ Laxative Bromo Quinine ■ tablets The first and original Cold and m Grip tablet, the merit of which M is recognized by all civilized PS nations. i Be careful to avoid imitations. > Be sure its Bromo The genuine bears this signature I 30c.

♦ DOINGS IN SOCIETY ♦ Club Calendar Wednesday Eastern Star--Masonic Hall. St. Vincent de Paul Society—Mrs. 5 W. A. KuSbler. li Thursday |. Loyal Daughters’ Class —Fred Linn g Home. t Evangelical Ladles' Aid—Mrs. Fred ( Linn. t Friday e Christian Ladies’ Aid — Mrs. Hoy | Miller. Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society— . Mrs. Chas. Tinkham, 2:30 p. m. ] ' r Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Estell enter- f tallied a number of relatives at their home south of Decatur Christmas. At ( the noon hour a bountiful dinner was | Besides the host and hostess, covers were laid for the following ( guests: Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Johnson , and children, Eve, Eva. Paul, Eugene; , Zach Merryman, Laurinda Johnsos and ( Susie Merryman. , ♦ Members of the Tri Kappa sorority ( had their annual Christmas party and , gift exchange last evening at the Du- i gan home on Monroe street. The festivities began at 6:30 o'clock with a ' buffet dinner. All of the Tri Kappas ' in the city and those home from school for the holiday vacation were present, together with the patronesses, with the exception of Mrs. Earl Adams, who Is spending the winter in Florida. Other patronesses are Mrs. J. W. Tyndall, Mrs. Eugene Runyon and Mrs. Dan Sprang. Members who live out of town present were Mrs. Jesse Helm and Mrs. Edward Wilson, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Dale Moses of Root township. Guests other than the sororijy members were Mrs. Robert Peterson of Indianapolis, and Miss Marjorie Haubold, of Chicago. The Christmas decorations made the home a beautiful setting for the party. The gift exchange was made by passing a basket from lap to lap while music was played, and when the music stopped the party having the basket drew her package. In a photo contest in which a profile was drawn of the guests, Miss Mary Frisinger won first prize, a bottle of toilet water. Mrs. John Tyndall was successful in capturing the booby. The party was a most enjoyable one, and members had a very happy reunion together. ♦ Members of tlie Eastern Star will meet in called session this evening at the hall. There was some confusion as to the meeting night because the club calendar stated last night the order would meet on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The ladies will meet this evening at the usual hour, in a called meeting. ♦ The Ladies' Aid society of _ the Evangelical church will hold the last meeting of the year Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frefl Linn at her home on Mercer avenue. Final reports for the year will be made, and the annual election of officers will "be made. It is requested that the members attend this meeting in just as large a number as possible. ♦ Mr. and z Mrs. C. A. Max, living at the Studebaker homestead, past of the city, entertained their Fort Wayne relatives last evening at a 6 o'clock dinner. Among those present were Judge and Mrs. W. J. Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. David Vesey, Miss Catherine Vesey, all of Fort Wayne: Miss Margaret Vesey, of the Y. W. C. A., at Louisville, Ky.; Herbert Reynolds. of Jeffersonville. Ind. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Max entertained all of the Decatur relatives of the family. The new officers in the Masonic lodge were installed into office last night and this exercise was followed by the initiation of three candidates in the second degree. IL D. Myers retires as master ofi the lodge after a most successful year and is succeeded by James Anderson. Barney I Kalver who has served as guard for j thirty-three years retires at his own request and Martin Gilson was appointed to that important post. Mrs. Mayer and Mrs. Wentworth of Cincinnati, Ohio are guests of their father, Mr. Robert Carlysle and other relatives here for the New Year season. Miss Mildred Railing left on the one o’clock train for Geneva where she will spend several days as the I guest of her aunt, Mrs. Frank Baus- ! erman. Judge and Mrs. W. J. Vesey of Fort Wayne visited friends here yesterday. — BUTCHER SHOPS TO CLOSE All butcher shops of the city will be I closed all day Saturday, and patrons will please bear this fact in mind, and ! make Saturday and Sunday purchases i on Friday. 30543

SPORT NEWS | Locals Win Another Game. The local high school boys’ basket ball quintette scored another victor) last evening when they journeyed to Fort Wayne and defeated the C. < _ S. team of that city by a score of 19 to 15. The first ha't was u I "' t foguht battle, neither side being able to score heavily, and ended with the score standing 7 to 6 with the locals holding the short end. The locals were unable to mt then stride last evening and an unusual j large number of fumbles were made. The score was "nip and tuck throug 1 out the locals managing to obtain a lead at the eml of the game and when the final whistle blew, were leading by a score of 19 to 15. Having Played two games already this week, the local high school team will be given a rest tonight am wi meet the Bluffton high school team at the gym Thursday night. Tlie Bluffton boys have long been old rivals of I) h S and as each team has prophesized a victory the fans are assured of a real treat. Plan to attend Thursday night. On Friday evening of this week, the local high school team will engage in another game, this one being played against the Alumni five. The Alumni team is composed of three of last year’s players and of course the grads are fully confident that the victory will go to them. It promises to be worth while. Come and join the crowd. Case Continued (Continued trojn page to Frank Winans, part inlot 83, Decaur, $200; Oral J. Pease to Perry O Fields, part inlots 326. 327, 275, Geneva, $1,100; Minnie C. Parrish et al to Menno S. Liechty, inlot 78, Deca tur, SB,OOO. A marriage license was issued last evening to Aaron W. Weiland, Denver. Colo., born December 18, 1894, son oi Frederick Weiland, to wed Erna Bleeke, Union township, born March 12, 1901, daughter of Otto Ernst Bleeke. It Looks Better (Continued from page one) naturally a little slow and this yeat of course more than ever. We hope however, to get things going nicely within a short time and will maki every effort along that line.” Mr. Hunting was optimistic coti cerning the future and the Genera Electric will eventually resume its reg ular schedule and annual growth. A this time no definite announcements are ready. EPWORTH LEAGUE, NOTICE - - Z The Epworth League party plannet for New Year’s eve has been indefinite ly postponed. XJ. 11.!..— jg 1 11 i i7j gj| I 90WN THAT COLD i I » Before it “downs” you. End it ’ J with TURPO. It breaks up a • ■£- ; cold as nothing else will—stops I « , coughing — removes soreness. • tCj * It is quick and positive—very I Hr jgfc . easy to use. Does not blister or * yL • stain. Get it at your druggist s I » on the money-back guarantee. • ■ ’ 30c and 60c. Sample free. ’* ■/' I Turpo I I : THE TURPENTINE OINTMENT 3|

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