Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 30, Decatur, Adams County, 4 February 1921 — Page 4

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 Slnglo Copies " cents One Week, by carrier IE cunts One Year, by carrier $7.50 One Month, by mull 40 cents Three Months, by mail $1.25 Six Months, by mail $2.25 One Yesr, by mail..,. $4 00 One Year, at office $4.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Deca tur. Indiana, as second-class matter Senator New is '‘gum shoeing" and Mr. Beveridge is making speeches, the standpatters are for New and the forward lookers are for Beveridge and the fight for the senatorial nomination next year, goes merrily on. And now some of Lon Batson’s friends want to know how he managed to save enough money as postmaster at Bluffton to buy a farm. Most of the “p. m’s” would like to go back to the farm, but they can’t. Tell ’em Lon. • If the people stand for the passage of the law which makes every farmer and every city or town resident pay taxes on the mortgage as well as on the farm or property, they * ought to suffer. Some effort now 1 might head that law off. i _ < The vocational teacher at Elwood 1 has started a ‘‘Strawberry club” and 1 is fiirnishjng members strawberry s plants at cost. He announces that - he will have 20,000 plants out by s spring and Elwood will be a regular I garden of juicy strawberries within a s year. 1 - t It cost the state $42.25 for each a mile of the more than 3,000 taken 1 over as state roads. This was just S the overhead of the officials and it c cost that to have a state road. In I addition the cost of maintainence of i these roads was $l5O per mile and in - most counties all that was done was the cutting of a few weeds. Why do 4 we stand for it? ■i At a time when every one is trying to reduce the cost of living and / make possible better times, along comes jhe • statfe legislature, backed i by the state board of education and • changes all the school books. It means the expenditure of thousands j of dollars by the parents of Indiana and for what purpose —why to make E business better for the book trust. ‘ 1 It’s certainly an unfair and unjust proceedure and means so much to the people of the state that in due t time the law makers will feel it. < Next September when you must buy ( new books for every boy and girl, ' you will -see just how "slick” < this . deal was put over on you and what j

Thrift and Waste Economists say that France would grow rich on what America wastes. German strength is based on efficiency and efficiency is Thrift. Every person in Japan has an account in a savings bank. England, the richest of all nations, produces the greatest amount of capital through savings. On Thrift depends the nation's progress as well as your own. A growing account in a savings bank is insurance of independence. 4% Interest on Savings Accounts Old Adams County Bank “The Old Reliable”

"i it means. The people would appre : elate more effort to save them money than this evident desire to muko them spend more uselessly. [• Charles Dawes will probably not be r a member of the Harding cabinet, p but we insist that a man who has the courage to stand up before the con- , gresslonul committee and tell them 1 the plain truth, has the -words to do * it emphatically and the nerve to hurl back at the pikers on the committee their inferred charges of mismanagement, is big enough for any job in anybody's cabinet. He tells them what a big job was done and gives the doughboys the credit and ho makes the ‘'smelling committee" look like skunks. He used enough profanity to startle the men present but it is likely that he will be forgiven by the public and his utterances referred to in the future as have those of many other great men. Dawes in the cabinet would strengthen it and would do much towards establishing confidence of the people in the new administration. Huntington, usually so quiet and peaceful that you can stand on the hillside and hear the ripple of the waters of the Wabash, has been in a nervous state for some time, due to the enforcement of “blue laws.” Somebody started something and now it is a question of where it will end and when. So exercised are the citizens that they have forgotten politics, religion and business and turned their attention to debating the limits of Sabbath observation. An ( enterprising newspaper of the city 1 suggested that the question of a blue 1

Sunday or a wide-open Sunday, such as was in vogue before the present prosecutor clamped on the lid, be submitted to the people and determined by ballot. There is no question about the outcome, if the people are permitted to register their vote. They are not in favor of a blue law Sunday, but a majority are in favor of Sunday observance. There is a happy medium which most -people will approve. It is neither extreme. —Hartford City News. + i , 4 , 4'4 , + + + + 4 , 4 , + , 1 , 4 , + + ♦ CHILD TRAINING AT HOME + + ' + •i’ By Ellen Eddy Shaw, Curator. + + Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. ♦ **++*+**+*++*++* All mothers who wish to establish in their chiltfren a love for Mother Nature should take active steps to arouse their interest in the wonders of it. In many ways, activities in the home leave even more lasting impressions than similar activitiees in school. We cannot separata homes and gardens and Nature and children What then can we do this winter with our little folks? When cold weather comes in city or country, we might take little excursions out into the parks and fields or, it we have them, into our own gardens, and help feed Nature's children, the birds. The wood pecker, the blue jay, the robin, and the English sparrow seldom change their

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homes in winter, so no matter in what part of the country we live, we are sure to tin<! some foatherly friend who will appreciate our neighborli-

ness. Let us have some fun with the i birds and encourage them to come around our homes; for birds are not only beautiful, but they actually do work for us by eating Insects which destroy our plants and trees. 1 knew of one little boy who was very fond of birds and who loved to have them about him. One sunny winter morning when he was playing in his garden he noticed a wood pecker tapping the south side of a maple tree. He approached the tree very quietly and stood near enough to it so that he coud see many tiny holes or wells the bird had drivven into the bark. He was surprised to see thak the bird hopped from one hole to another hole to another in its effort to catch the sweet sap as it oozed slowly out of the different holes' The little boy was so impressed with the wood pecker's need for food that he decided to help feed any feathered friend that might come to his garden. He saved bread crumbs and dried them in the oven, then ho mixed them with some grain which his father bought for him. Every morning he sprinkled some of this«

dry mixture on the ground where the birds could easily find it. One day he went to market with his mother and bought a piece of suet and with his father’s help, fixed a piece of fine chicken wire over it and tried it to a limb of the maple tree. The chicken wire prevented the larger birds from carrying the suet away but the smaller birds could easiy peck through the wire and get some fat which was hard for them to find in winter time. The little boy enjoyed feeding the birds very much and he found that they depended upon him when the ground was frozen and they could not find food for themselves. He was particularly delighted to find that some of them became so tame that they would gather around him when he sprinkled their food upon the ground.

1 WOMEN ACTIVE IN KINDERGARTEN LEGISLATION It is gratifying to note how energetically the newly enfranchised women are taking up the subject of legislation in behalf of the nation’s children. Encouraging reports have been received from the following states concerning plans for securing legislation similar to that when the women of California secured the first year they had franchise. The legislation provides for the estab lishment of kindergartens upon petition of parents. State in which Kindergarten Legislation is being undertaken by women. New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Utah, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana, Kansas, Wisconsin, New Mexico. States and territories ih which Kindergarten Legislation is being undertaken by men. Colorado, Missouri, South Dakota, Virginia; also Porto Rico. For full legislative information write to the National Kindergarten Association, 8 West 40th St., New York City.

Gave Good Talk i (Continued from page one) ! $3 in cash, by Association, Simmon Summers, Huntington, Ind. For first best pen in show — Otto Hackman, Fort Wayne, Ind., given loving cup, valued at $75, by Old Adams County Bank, For the best pen in American class —Otto Hackman, $2, Fort Wayne, Indiana, by Association. Best pen in Asiaic class —Simmon Summers, Huntington, Indj, $2, by Association. Best pen in Mediterranean class — W. C. Jackson, South Bend, Ind., $2, by Association. Best pen in English class —Fred C. Lang, Fort Wayne, Ind., $2 by Association. For best cock in show —Albert F. Kayser— Fort Wayne, Ind., sl, by Associaition. For the best hen in show —Simmon Summers, Huntington, Ind., sl. Best cockerel in show —Otto Hackman—Fort Wayne, Ind., sl, Association. For the best pullet In show —Frank Fisher, Brazil, Ind., sl, Association. Best duck in show —Harvey C. Clrak, Decatur, Ind., 75 cont box Zee Poultry Tonic, by Holl house Drug Company. Best goose in show—D. M. Rice, Decatur, led., $1.25 box laying Poultry Tonic, by Holthouse Drug Co. For the best turkey in show—W. A. Fonner, Decatur, Ind., $1.65 Pail of Flecks Poultry Powder, given by Callow & Kohne Drug Co. For the best' R. C. R. I. red cockerel —J, F. Ruppert, Decatur, Ind., setting of Single Comb Brown Leghorn Ging of R. C. R. I. red eggs, given by

Neglect Keeps Doctors Busy An eminent physician once said: "Wero it not for people who neglect the early aymptoms of disease, many doctor* would have to find a new way to make a living.” Every winter doctors are bmy calling on grippe and pneumonia patients because the first symptoms of were neglected. Watch out for a cold this year. At tlio first sneeze und snifllo tuko lightning Laxative Qnlninn Tablet s. You’ll stop the cold and feel like a now person la 24 hours. Never gripe or sicken. DrugjintH guarantee tlu-iii, —n bn<t. DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE Rub Musterole on Forehead and Temples A headache remedy without the dangers of “headache medicine.” Relieves headache and that miserable feeling from colds or congestion. And it acts at once! M usterole is a clean, white ointment, made with oil of mustard. Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Used only externally, and in no way can it affect stomach and heart, as some internal medicines do. Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion; pleuiisy, rheumatism, lum- ’ bago, all pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (st often prevents pneumonia), 35c and 65c jars; hospital size $3.00

E. S. Christen. Best singlecomb brown leghorn in show—B. F. Shrover, Decatur, Ind. Best Anconia cockerel in show— Mrs. Simmon Summers, Huntington, Ind., setting of Anconia eggs, given by J. D. Baker. Best pen of Barred Plymouth Rocks —Simmon Summers, Hunting ton, Ind,, Automatic Poultry Feeder, by N. O. Grove. Best Tim Turkey in show—W. A. Fonner, Decatur, Ind., $2, by A. J, Smith. Second best Tom Turkey—Peter Pierson. Third best Tom Turkey—J. F. Ruppert, Decatur, Ind., sl, by A. J. Smith. Fourth best Tom Turkey—William Ruppert. For champion turkey—W, A. Fonner $1.50, Decatur, Ind., by A. J. Smith. For the best rabbit in show —B. F. Shroyer, Decatfir, $3. Cash by Association. For second best ’rabbit in show— B. F. Shroyer, Decatur, $1.50. Cash by Association. Best hen turkey in show —W. A. Fonner? Decatur, $2, by A. J. Smith. Second best hen turkey in show— W. A. Fonner, Decatur, $1 by A. J. Smith. Third best hen turkey in show — Peter Pierson, 75c, by A. J. Smith. Fourth best hen turkey—W. A. Fonner, 50c, by A. J. Smith. Swedish women of all class are particularly fond of flowers, and in proportion to its size and population, Stolkholm has more flower shops than any other European city.

“GETS-IT" TICKLES CORNS TO DEATH First Stops All Pain—. Then Peels the Corn Off. Don't try to fox trot on corn tortured feet. Get rid of your corns. If you have never seen a corn tlckjed to death, just apply a -lew drops of “Gets-lt” f to yours. Then watch .- that corn’ die—peacefully as/If. It -had >one tq/slcep.' Soon it is nothing ■ but a loose piece of dead, skin ’that you can Uft bright oft with - your,' lingers. ■ l >em now. Your, druggist has . Gfets-It. DCosts-but a - trifle—or nqtliing at aH -ifsit fails, -frlfd. by; E Lawrence * ,;cp.. Chicago. ;, bo y , i , n Decaturi.by Holthouse Drug Go., CaUuw & K-ohne, Smith,'Yager: & talk, and Enterprise Drug Co.

SPORT NEWS G. G't. Win. The General Electric bowling team took two straight from The G- Gteam at the bowling alley Wednesday —but the third. Those G. G. men made ’em like it. The latter team took the last game by 135 Pins, running the total of the live men up to 901 against 766 held by the G. E. boys. The G. E. men spilled a total in the three games of 2390 pins while the ■winners totaled 2499. The score: G. 12- . ... R. Gage 137 144 135 A. Schafer 152 212 177 A. Huffenbarger 188 157 177 A. Scflafer 183 149 161 W. Lankenau 147 145 116 , 817 807 786 Total—239o. G. G. C. Smitley 187 170 170 W. Brush wilier 146 203 169 R. Christen 162 136 167 J. Hurst 15 141 140 C. Lankenau 152 146 255 802 796 901 T0ta1—2499 . Thq K. of P. (B) team and the G. G.’s. will roll. Hoppe Wants Match. New York, Feb. 4. —Willie Hoppe, world's billiard champion, was waiting today for Edouard Horemans, Belgian champion to cover a $2,500 forfeit binding a one-thousand point 18.2 balkline match. Hoppe posted the money and expressed a desire to play any time at any place for a side bet up to $25,000. George Pawling, manager for the Philadelphia ice palace has bld $lO,000 for the match. Mason Outpoints Everett. Peoria, 111., Feb. 4.—Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne outpointed Stanley Everett of Pekin, in a ten-round bout at Pekin last night. Sammy Wade of Pekin outpointed Didk Harnett of Terre Haute in eight rounds. To Fix Standard Rules. New York. Feb. 4. — Jack Curley, wrestling boss of New York, whose e.li-1 naainst the headlock hii split the grappling family, wants to put it up to popular dee non. H’ lisc wired fifty wrestlers, officials, managers and writers to attend a conven Un in Kan sas City next month to adopt standard rules. Play Old Rivals Tonight. Hit ’em highs hit 'em low. Yea, Decatur, let's go! Everybody to the gym tonight, for the best games of the season! The Fort Wayne high school boys’ and girls’ basket ball teams, for a number of years rivals of the local high school, will arrive in this city tonight, accompanied by three car loads of rooters, and will clash in a return game with the locals at the athletic hall. The contest tonight is probably the biggest game on the locals’ schedule and promises to be a rare treat for the local fans. The Ft. Wayne boys succeeded in defeating the locals some time ago in their city by a large score, and if things pan out the way they are expected, the visitors will be forced to return home defeated. The lecal girls have a lead over the Fort Wayne girls, they defeating them in their city after a hardfought battle. Both games tonight promise to be out of the ordinary, and as a record crowd is expected to attend, the local fans are urged to be on hand early. SICK NOTES Miss Genevieve Berling, who has been ill sleeping sickness at tho St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, since Christmas, will be removed to her home in this city Saturday. Her •condition is so much improved that it is believed she will soon be in her former good health. Miss Mae Berling, who was operated upon two weeks ago at the same hospital, will be permitted to sit up Saturday. She is getting along as well as could be expected. Miss Agnes Kohne, a typhoid fever patient at the St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, is improving nicely, and is now able to sit up a part of the time. It is thought she will be able to come to her home here in a week or two. Mrs. John Wilson of this city was taken to the St. Joseph hospital yesterday, and tomorrow will be operated Ei by Dr. Rosenthal for the real of gall stones. The wages of chorus girl in New York range as high as SIOO a week, according to their good looks. The average pay, however, is nearer $25 a week. The minimum wage for chorus girls in England, as fixed by the Affnrß' association, is sls a week, although, in a few cases, as high as $25 18 given.

DEMOCRAT WANT ADS GET RESULT! Special Notice to Fanners we request that any one in need of drain tile . Line Hitching that they call and arrange for for * I earliest convenience. We have oppor<an7iL L ship our stock and will dispose of Sme by Manh 10th owing to some improve- . ments we wish to make. MONROE Monroe, Indiana. J ' H - ZEHR ’ Mgr. loans —on—Farm and City Property At low rate of interest and reasonable terms. THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN CO. 157 South Second St Decatur, Indiana Henry B. Heller, Pres. E. Burt Lenhart, Secy CREAM STATION REOPENED I have recovered from sickness and will be back on the job at my cream station at Pleas-» ant Mills within a few days, and will welcome all my old patrons as well as the new ones on the route and at the station. FRANK SHANER, Cloverleaf Creameries Station Operator. Crystal Theatre THE HOUSE OF QUALITY TONIGHT ‘ ‘ CLOVER’S REBELLION ’ ’ A Vitagraph production, featuring the famous screen beauty, ANITA STEWART. A delightful drama of the social set based on a plot that will please you. A picture you must see to appreciate. ALSO—The fifth episode of the famous serial “The Silent Avenger,” featuring William Duncan, the dare-devil of the screen. Don’t miss this one tonight. Admission 10-15 cents. Never any higher. Mecca Theatre The Place They All Go. LAST-TIME-TONIGHT SATURDAY “ BEYOND THE LAW ” “thou art the man” A six-reel production, A big Paramount-Artcraft ..„l eaturina production, featuring EMMETT DALTON ROBERT WARWICK One of the Dalton boys in a a dashing tale of a world for delightful and entertaining the first time shown on the rama worth while. screen. Also a good comedy. Also a good comedy. Admission 10-15 cents. mission 10-15 cents. Visit our daily matinee. l*~ ==a -rsrr— ~~~ Money Grows ira!cP-i-° U h ao a handful of wheat it would not wi nhXd T'k but if ,he handful wheat many nS. the harvest serve to supply savin i C J e wm' n »J h ’ ng I s lrue of mont> y- The ,itt,e bank ihei ’ Purchase much, but planted in a make a sL aC h i Umulate and invest added make a sum big enough to be worth while. The Peoples Loan & Trust Co , “BANK OF SERVICE”