Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 72, Decatur, Adams County, 24 March 1923 — Page 3

GRUBS CAUSE damage to farmers 1 Prows and Robins Found Natural [nemies of Pests. .. •„ particularly injurious to .nd Other Crop. If B'rd. Dt Nut Find Th.m-O..t<oy Crantoorry Flanto. AgriCUHurt ) ~w M .J robin, bote been found \ Lful, «>» 'he blufofteal sunuy T lh , l ultra States Dcpartimmi vs ‘’LJ uitur. m «t*rmlMtlon l,f Se Übi. which ore the larvae of ± ur June bugs. Th«e >. .uuse extensive damage to ’ and gralu «’M* ls ,he b,r< " do * find them. on cranberry bug. they ,re OW destructive. a* they re ... . ■■ - 1 t V\ Crow I. Natural Enemy if White Grub. main In th* soil for several years and ,re difficult to control. A ease 1. cited where every plant un portions of « cranberry bug in Maaaachusetta was killed. All the roots were destruyed. New vines were planted, and almost Immediately numbers of robin* were seen at work there. They dug Into the sand with their beaks and pulled out the grubs. Some of the routs of the vines were cut off by the grubs, and these vines the robins pulled up and discarded, ami dug out the grubs. The robins worked so diligently that practically no grubs escaped and nearly all the vines survived. GOVERNMENT AIDS IN KILLING MANY PESTS Work Conducted in Connection With Extension Service. Mice Were Very Numer.ua and Trouclstome in Washington Orchard Arsa—Poisoned Bait Proves ts Be Effective. Orchard mice were very numerous and troublesome last fall in the middle Uushington orchard area. The biological survey of the United States Ihpartment of Agriculture has been called on to assist farmers against these pests, which often girdle valuable trees in a single night. The work is conducted in co-operation with the extension service of the agricultural colleges. In the Yakima district more than 20,000 pounds of poisoned grain was distributed over 9.ouu acres of orchard owned by more than SOU growers. In the Wenatchee district 750 ounces of strychnine was distributed to more than 200 growers, an amount sufficient for more than 15,000 pounds of oats to cover 7,000 acres. About -’■*> growers were supplied in the Okanogan district with poison suffl'ieat for over 4,000 acres. Wherever the poison was spread many dead mice were found on the surface, ami a far greater number were known to have died In their runways, GOOD ROADS HELP PHYSICIAN Accompanying Development of Automobile Has Greatly Increased His Efficiency. The building of good roads with the Accompanying development of the aulotuobile, has greatly Increased the efficiency of the practicing physician. Before the motor reached its present state of development, physicians were compelled to make their calls on foot, mi street cars, or by carriage, In cities, and on horseback or by carriage In the country. As a result, the physician was limited In his practice, and the community or portion of it, at least, was denied the medical and surgical relief necessary to the highest possible degree of health. Lives frequently paid the penalty, and unnecessary suffering was always the result. FIND INBREEDING WEAKENING Department of Agriculture Conducts Interesting Experiments With Guinea Pigs. hi the past 15 years the United states Department of Agriculture has conducted breeding experiments In which 84,000 guinea pigs were used. As a result of tide work It has been found that Inbreeding weakens the "ttlaalg ip mauy respects and that by rosslng the inbred families there Is a aptd Improvement, some of the Improvements tielug at the maximum In ih« first generation. The crossbred 'inlmals resulting were even better than 1 >e r.ndoui-bred families that were used as cheeks on the Inbred families.

True •; Detective Stories Ji :: :> IROQUOIS MURDER Cvv>rlstat Uy 7b« Whtsler Myu4k»t«, lav THERE are many who have ridiculed the methods by which Craig Kennedy. Sherlock Holmes and other muster sleuths of fiction have arrived at their infallibly correct conclusions by deductive reasoning or by meehatileal apparatus which registers every fraction of u heartbeat or every minute change In the suspect’s respiration. But every now and then these same methods are used by detectives in real life, frequently with a great degree of success. lor example, there was the Hotel Iroquois murder case in which Police Commissioner Dougherty of New York applied a ndxture of the Holmes and Kennedy rules in such a manner as to make the guilty man practically convict himself, although at the tilue he was Ignorant of the fact that he was doing It. William H. Jackson, a wealthy guest of the hotel, was found dead in his room one morning, stabbed through the heart. His gold watch and several other pieces of Jewelry had not been touched, but the only money In bls clothes were three twenty-five cent pieces In one of bis vest pockets. As Jackson was known to have carried a good deal of money, the supposition was that he had been murdered by someone who had either lost his nerve or who feared to take the watch and Jewelry because they could tie too easily traced. Even Commissioner Dougherty's knowledge of the working of the criminal mind could find little that could be dignified by the term “clue." Jackson hail evidently returned to his room rather late the night before —in fact one of the clerks recalled seeing him enter shortly after midnight—hut the elevator boy said that he had come up alone, and that no one had gone up or come down from the same Hour for several hours afterwards. “That means nothing,” Dougherty pointed out. After a careful examination of the room and the body of the murdered man, Dougherty returned to his office and contented himself with seeing that the machinery of the police was kept carefully oiled. But to no effect. As days passed without further developments. the public began to criticize and find fault. Finally, when the wave of criticism had reached a height that he could no longer afford to overlook It. Commissioner Dougherty decided to try a method which, as he phrased it, “was a shot In the dark —and a hundred-to-one shot at that.” “All we’ve been able to find out." he snld to one of his lieutenants. “Is that Jackson was stabbed by a lefthanded man. standing behind him and slightly to one side of him. Jackson dropped without u sound and the murderer was able to lift his roll without disturbing the body In the slightest. The whole thing probably didn’t take more than sixty seconds. Now. excluding the guests in the hotel at the time —most of whom It's manifestly Impossible to reach—l want you to round up every person who was in the Troquolj that night. Find out which ones are left-handed, and bring ’em down here and let me talk to 'em.” “Third degree, chief?” “No!" snorted the commissioner "That wouldn’t do tn this ease. At least the old-fashioned kind wouldn’t. T'm going to try something, new. It's a gamble, but we've got to take a ehance.” One by one the left-handed brigade wax marched Into Dougherty’s office One hy one he put to them a set of questions, one of the first of which regarded their health and the state of their pulse. Once he had his finger on the suspect’s wrist, he never lifted It until the final question had been asked and answered. It was not until the commissioner commenced to question Paul Geidel, the elevator boy who had taken Jackson up to his floor the night that he had been murdered, that he noted any material change in the pulse beats of the persons he was examining. When he asked Geidel what he had done immediately after Jackson had stepped out of his car. the boy's pulse hesitated and then commenced to race. But his voice was quiet enough us he replied that Jackson had asked him for some Ore water, that he had brought It, placed it outside his door, and gone on with hts work. Instantly a thought flashed Into Dougherty’s mind —“Jackson Ripened the door, produced a roll of hills, asked for change for a dollar, and tipped Geidel a quarter, slipping the other three Into his vest packet. Geidel, seeing the money, murdered Jackson either then or later. At least he knows something about the crime. His pulse ts proof of that.” But. aloud, the commissioner only said: “You’re left-handed, aren't you T' “No, sir,” replied Geidel, promptly. “Rlght-anded.” And again his pulse was racing. "That'll do,” Dougherty concluded. “Thank you for coming here.” The instant the boy left the commissioner ordered him followed. Two days later he was arrested and finally convicted —one of the few cases on record where a man’s inability to control his heart-action during the strain of lying, provided the initial Indication es his guilt.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, MARCH 24. 1923.

Hoosier Boy and Sister Reap Golden Harvest From “God's Acre" , ■ <-»z> -•* .j, . . vwri . o. ■», HARRY BELL, JR., AND BERNICE BELL AND QUEEN

IT is a far cry from the Bible lands , i of the Near East to the abundant \ < grain crib of the Indiana farmer but pitiful little voices, weak with hunger, i are again calling -calling for our wholesome, life giving corn that last | | winter saved so many young lives. 11 Again the generous agriculturists ! i are asked to duplicate the corn quota i of last year 100,000 bushels. Many ; other states are busy assembling corn at elevators, to be shipped to mills, ground into grits, then hurried on the life-saving errand across the sea. The flrst Indiana cuntributlon is in the | proceeds from a Scott county farm — from “God's Acre." A boy and girl— , Harry Bell, Jr, and his little sister, ; Bernice, children of Rev. H. A. Bell, pastor and farmer of Scottsburg, are the donors. When Harry Hell, 15 years old, was told by his father last spring that lie could cultivate an acre of coru to help the children of the Near East, the boy was enthused. They called the ground ‘God’s Acre." The corn grew and flourished anil produced many bushels of golden ears. Appeal of G. I. Christie Tn broadcasting the appeal for 100,-! 000 bushels. Prof. G. 1. Christie, chair-, man of the Near East Relief grain committee, has the notion that farm-: ers in giving of their abundance of corn will accomplish a two fold pur-; pose—feed thousands of hungry mouths and at the same time create a demand for American grain in commercial centers of the Near East. Well-known men associated with Mr. Christie in the appeal are W. H. Settle. president Indiana farm bureau; C. B. Riley, secretary Grain Dealers Association: E. G. McCullum, president Farmers’ Grain Dealers' Association; C. E. Troyer, president of Corn Growers; I. Newt Brown, William M. Jones, State Board of Agriculture; |

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MUNROE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hendricks, and son, McGee, and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. i Hendricks and son. Richard, left, for Decatur Wednesday afternoon to attend the 80th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Catharine Thompson, who is living at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude Dorwin. Several of the relatives and friends were present who partook of an excellent supper and an enjoyable time was had by all present. Mr. A. M. Reams returned Wednes- ' day from Weston, 0., where he was Icalled to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. J. J. Morgan, who died at his home at the above place. Mr. Will Kirby and Mr. George S. Moore of South Bend, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hendricks this week. The Home Store is receiving its spring cleaning up and new coat of | paint on the interior of the store room.

Geo. C. Bryant, crop report service; Carl W. Sinis, Millers’ Association: Everett McClure, Aurora; Prof. R. A. Ogg, Greencastle. Couaty grain committees are planned with agricultural agents in charge. At the request of Prof. Christie, Russell G. East, Shelby county agent, will serve as director of the grain appeal. Ocean transportation is furnished free by American Shipping board from the port of New Or- ; leans. Railroads will move grain to the mills and seaport without ejt-1 pence. Elevator operators volunteer to handle the gralu donations free. Farmers May Give Cash Farmers who desire to give cash instead of corn may do so and the money will be used to buy graiu. At headquarters of the grain committee. ~28 Peoples Bank building. Indiauap oils, cablegrams tell of the need of ; corn grits in the war-torn Near East The tragedy of Smyrna, failure of Allies at the Lausanne conference to put hope in the hearts of Christian refugees, have added to the already grave orphan problem of Near East I Relief until the task is a staggering I one and the farmer is asked to aid. ! The grain committee sayr to the farmer: "To suppliment the generous cash gifts chiefly from city residents and i to fill out the quota necessary for Indiana to care for 7,000 orphans, we are asking the farmers to duplicate their corn gift of last year. It was a splendid response then and we have faith to believe that understanding the great need they will do it again.” A heart-gripping motion picture drama. “Uncle America Sees it Through," will be shown in as many country districts as possible during February. It is a sermon in three reels that reveals the bleeding soul of i Christian Armenia

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Will Tague living west of town.’ was seen up tovtn Thursday, alter a seven weeks’ illness with the “flu.” Carl Murphy and sister, Miss Frances, have moved from the farm into the Z. A. property on west Washington streeet. R. E. Shirk was a business visitor in Chicago, several days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnloz of Fort Wayne, were visitors here Wednesday. Chester Kessler and Sylvester Everhart, students at the Angola college spent their spring vacation of a few days with their parents, Mr and Mrs. James Kessler and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Everhart. They returned Wednesday to attend another eleven weeks’ course. Mrs. Louise Sandborn, sister of Mr. W. S. Smith of this place, after an eight month's visit here, returned to her home in Marshfield, Vt. last Friday night. This was • the first trip made by Mrs. Sanborn to the west from her Vermont home. Among the busy places here at this time is the new millinery store of Mrs. Mary Oliver, where the ladies of this

DANGER SIGNALS Smoke, Poor Compression, Lack of Power, Excessive Use of Gas and Oil, Lubricating Oil Thinned by Gasoline from the Cylinder After your car has traveled 10,000 miles the heat generated by the engine has released all internal strains in'the casting, ofttimes resulting in distorted or oblong cylinder holes. Once these strains have been released the casting becomes set and will not be affected by heat or cold weather. ! Regrind the cylinders to correct these faults and have a motor which will be more economical and more powerful than when new. Have Us Regrind Your Cylinders After They Become Set and Free Yourself from these Disgusting Engine Troubles. Hofstetter Garage CYLINDERS REGROUND ON THE LANDIS ARE BETTER E. Monroe St. Phone 763

community are gathering to pick their choice of the large stock of Easter bonnets and hats. The latest crea- 1 tions are many, and hard to choose from the well assorted stock. Watch for the Easter hat on Easter Sunday, j April I. Don’t miss to seo Goldwin famous play, Tom Moore, in "Hold Your Horses,” at the school house next " Saturday night, for the benefit of the Junior H. S. class. GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Catherine Kelly was a business i caller in Fort Wayne Wednesday, j A fine hoy baby was born to Mr. ami i Mrs. Raytnond Heller of west of Geneva Tuesday. They nemed him 1 Ardeth Garth. I ...... Mrs. John Miller went to Portland Wednesday where she spent Hie day i shopping. Mrs. M. Stewart and children left for Michigan the first of the week where the family will make its future home. A. E. Lambert of Fort Wayne attended to business matters here the ; first of the week. Miss Gladyls Aspy wept to Fort I Wayne Monday where she attended l to some business matters.

.u..i»»»«Ri»«*M»WMWWw|||||imi l lll 1 l IMWMI .I TU" •■•'*. """ HTTI— * — = m— Cort Theatre PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK Matinee Every Afternoon 2:30 O’clock—Evening Show at 7 o’clock Saturday Matinee at 2:00 O’clock—Saturday Evening 6:30 O’clock • 1 , BROAD DAYLIGHT”' I AnifThi* Universal Attraction, featuring Lois Wilson J. VzlllfaLlU*’" “The Kicking Fool.” Century Comedy. Fox News 8 reels 10c and 25c MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY ■THE FAST MAIL” “THE FAST MAIL” “R. S. V. P.” 7 reels featuring 7 reel featuring 7 ree | pj rs [ National Chas. “Buck Jones (.has. ‘Buck Jones feahirintf and All-Star Cast. apt! All-Star Cast. * Thrills, Action and a Thrills. Action and a Charles Kay beautiful romance. beautiful romance. A snappy sketch of a “The Foolish Age” “The Foolish Age” gay Bohemian romance. Paramount-Sennett Paramount-Sennett “Pardon My Glove” Comedy. Comedy. Educational Comedy Fox News Fox News Bobby Burns 10 reels 10c-35c 10 reels 10c-35c 8 reels 10c-25c THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY “R. S. V. P.” “A BROKEN DOLL” “ANOTHER MAN’S x . . , 6 reels featuring Monte. cuadch 7 reel First National Blue, Mal . y Thurman SHOES featuring Broken Doll, a Brok- Universal, featuring Charles Ray cn Heart and a Strong Herbert Rawlinson A snappy sketch of a Man Cowed. Romance, Thrills, told gay Bohemian romance. “Love’s False Faces” in a wonder story. “Pardon My Glove" Paramount- „ Educational Comedy Sennett Comedy Some family . Bobbv Burns. Fox News Comedy—Fox News 8 reels 10c-25c 9 reeh| 10c-25c 8 reels 10c-25c Yf.. -a-=- - . . ■ 1 ■ 1 ■•.sy CUT OUT - SAVE FOR REFERENCE “BETTER PICTURES ARE BEING SHOWN AND THE CORT IS SHOWING THEM"

Russell Miller, of Portland, gave violin lessons here Thursday after noon. A six o’clock dinner was given last Monday evening by Mts. Ralph Snyder in honor of the twentieth birthday of Miss Nnina Snyder. The guests were: Misses Jeanette Charleston. Gertrude Kink. Goldie and Arvad Webb. Ixtah Banta, and Mrs. John Banta. The evening was spent in chatting and having a good social time. Several beautiful presents were received by Miss Nina. G. R. Wright and wife of Portland spent last Tuesday at the home of I. N. Wright and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Hughes. Mrs. Ida Burk. President of District No. 31, Rebekah Ixtdge, of Hartford City, was in Geneva Tuesday afternoon and evening and attended to business here in connecting with the District meeting which will he held here on Wednesday April 11th. Mrs. Henry Morningstar and little son, Robert, are spending a lew days at Berne visiting at the Ben Morningstat home. The Geneva Band, under the direction of A. J. Bliss, will give a “Two in One” entertainment. Friday evening at the Limberlost theatre, it will consist of a musical program about 50 minutes in length and a short play. The latter will be given by six lady

members of the band. Mrs. E. B.Qauker couching them aud taking a part herself. Those in charge are expecting a large crowd to attend. Mrs. Harry Brady and little daughter, Ora Lee, who have spent the past five months visiting with her mother, Mrs Anna Jandsey, and other relatives here and at Portland, started for their home at Gideon. Mo., Thursday afternoon. The M. E. Ladies' Aid will serve a 25 cent supper at the church basement on Saturday evening. The young ladies' class of the M. E. Sunday school met at the home of their teacher, Mrs.Wnt. Niles, on Wednesday evening for a social gathering. The hours quickly fled as the girls laughed and talked. Each guest took enough lunch with her for one person, these packages were numbered and corresponding numbers given to the guest who hunted the package bearing that number for her lunch for the evening. Plenty of sand- , wiches, potato salad, fruit salad. ' pickles etc., had been taken so that the refreshments were plentiful and delicious. All present greatly enjoyed I the evening. Quit a number of basketball fans of Geneva went to Portland last Tuesday evening and saw the game between the Hartford City team and the Purdue University team.