Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1923 — Page 2

Agricultural Imports Exceed Exports In 1923 Probably for the first time in the history of the country the value of imports of agriculture products into tile United States has exceeded the value of exports, the United States Tk-purtuieut of Agriculture declares In publish!.'g agriculture import and export figures for the year ended June 30. 1921. Agriculture imports, including first products during the period covered were valued at $2,315.000,mm as compared with exports valued at 11.927.000.000. The increase is due chiefly to an increased value of imports. although there was also a decrease of about SIOO,OOO in the value of agricultural exports, the department says. o — Spec-Dee cleans laces. —• Motorists Association Discusses Future Plans (Uy Fred H. Ualey. Secretary National Motorists Association) "What are the plans of the National Motorists Association for the coming year?’’ This was the chief topic for discussion when delegates representing more than 378,000 N. M. A. members 1 in good standing met at the first annual convention of the association in Washington. I). C„ last month The progress of the organization in using its influence for the betterment of motoring, its broad policy in handling the vital problems before motorists and its success in building up the largest automobile organization in the world in record time encourages the belief that the N. M. A. will carry out some unusually important plans within the next few months. Thus the query and. as a eonsequ- nee, the following interesting statement of policy as adopted at the con vent ion: The big task of the N. M. A. will he to concentrate, even more than at any time since its organization, upon the polity of "pointing the way” in every movement calculated to help improve the lot of the motorist. It has become evident to those of us who are leading the car owner’s tight for safer, better and less expeusiv*- motoring that many important problems are being approached from the wrong angle. The real issues. in many instances, have been clouded by unimportant details. The right perspective is frequently lost and results are myaUve as a cotjueqiH’hJe. For instance, the N M A has already "pointed the way” with its slogan for safety. "Not traffic safe for the highways but highways safe This revealed the

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subject In an entirely new light and , has already encouraged much more intelligent co-operation on the part of those individuals, organizations , mid officials Who are working for the J eiiniuation of the causes of accidents rather than offering temporary remedies. Throughout the coming year the greatest emphasis will be placed, not on traffic regulation, but on the importance of providing more nearly adequate highway facilities. Have a good time at the K. of I’, dance Tuesday evening, January Ist. K. of P. hall. F-S-M Q..„ . —. Indiana Spends Large Sum On Amusements Approximately $18,000,000 has been spent in paid admissions to shows, theaters, movies, games and other amudtementa iu Indiana during 1923, J. H. Hayworth, chief bookkeeper in the United States Internal Revenue Deparment, estimated Saturday. This figure is based on the amount of taxes which will have been collected by the department at the end of the year. Taxes on amusements for the first eleven months totaled $1,867,828.90. The taxes for the '(■whole year may be estimated at $2023.481.31. by adding the average for one month on to the total for the 1 eleven months. The amount paid for admissions is about 8 1-3 times the \ amount collected in taxes. | The amount collected in aJuuse--1 liuent tales during the fiscal year ‘ ending June 3». 1923, was $1,826,091 64 ] ’ or less than the amount collected tiring the first eleven months of the calendar year. The amount paid for amusement is evidently a very small per cent of J the estimated total incomes of the , jH-ople of Indiana, however widely the , estimate may be made. The total income of the people of , I Indiana may be calculated roughly , t to be $1.3ct6.(100.0(10. This figure is i Obtained from the total of the income i added to the approximate total of the j represented by income taxes paid. j non-taxable incomes. f, The net incomes represented by the i $25 040.987.20 paid the Internal . Rev--‘eniie Department in Income taxes dur-1 ■ teg the fiscal year ended June 30. I 1923. totals somewhere around $406.--'ooo.ooo About 100.000 people in the i State paid income taxes in that per •iod Out of over 3.50«.0e0 people in • She State about l.iaai.ooo may lie e*-| "'timated as having incomes, and f»(Hc 1000 of them with incomes too low to ' . Im* taxed. , " ( This latter group is compoaed of. ' married men or people with depend- ’ ents having incomes below $2.000 a year and single people- with income* ’ be low sl.ooo « year. The average in 1 come in this group may be estimated at SI.'HM) a year making the total $900.000,000. I By adding the $9181.000.(0(0 to the $406.000.0n0 of the total of the taxable incomes, the total for al! incomes tn the State, or $!.306.0li0.000 may Im* arrival at. • During the last Government fiscal year, the people of the- State also spent $7,145,354 on jewelry. Thia is calculated from the 5 per cent tax |of $357,267.70 whic h was collected ' during that period on jewelry sold in the State. r — o ■■■"■ MINTKM (MUM (M> < Ol.lis With the- • hsnge.-chle weather which Iwe have at this season »t the year rattwhs are very or--al- nt. Be pre. pared fur them Have » bottle ->f hci.KV’M iidnby and tab <x>mPOt'ND handy, and with the (tret sign of a vouch «r vwM take a done and percent a aerlccua alhneot. FOLKY’M HoXKV AND TAB COMPOUND has 1 been lhe standard faculty cough rem- ■ c-dy f-»r—ver 85 • -«r> i*rcnein<r pr-emne relief end when once used you will never be without It. —— — 0 - DOLLAR IN 1921 Dollar To Have Purchaamg Power 01 I About 97 Cento Neat Tear I •MUSWMWWSW I'tßy llrtice Short. President the KnglI peering Sales Uorpotatlon > I Written for the United Ureas I Indianapolis. Dec. th— How much I is yottr dollar going to buy In 1924? I In 1913. It was worth one hundred IjcTSti: tn 19J0 at peak prices It was II worth about forty roots, and during lithe latter part of 1933 ll has been I!worth about eliiy-arven ernta, | Those are compMlte figure s ami I trpreneni the value of all vommodlI tie* combined and all materials The Ij trend of value? Is grr«1«"lly downI ward, giving the dollar a gr**atey pur [jchasing power. I Indications aw that the purchasing L power next year will continue at! |j algty-w«v<-n cetMw. the value being || based on the values of 1913. | Tin- price of street,* which reflect*: I| the price of other commodities. ha<| || remained pt actually stationary for ( I]mor*- than alt months, showing that, [. general business mditlcma are II at L stable. But. during this lime, him | ( b«r lea* sum- do»a In price and reI inev«d rs th** ft «nu?l I '• » | 31 beat liar S”c- -As low as to rein ( ' rnnny farnieri Qangctglly, «ith*Mt •*

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corresponding reduction in the price of bread. These examples show that each badness is not guided by the value of lhe dollar. Yet it if possible with the greater purchasing power of the dollar to have greater prosperity. The next year will bring keener competition with a closer margin ot profit in nearly all commodities. It will resolve into a situation of survival of the fittest—the survival ot those- business iffstitutlons which produce or sell more of their product at a lower margin. Big business is looking for a good year In 2924—n0t peak business, but a steady and stable condition. Steel orders have begun to be placed. The farmer is slowly setting him self right financially. Ranks report an increase in savings deposits and life insurance ctnnpanies show a gain in business. With all ot these factors in ascending prosperity, the condition of the individual* citizen or the individual business firm depends on the efforts they put forth. ■ -o— Have a good time at the K. of P. dance Tuesday evening, January Ist, K. of P. hall. F-S-M Farmers Called On To Modernize Their Homes (United Press Service) Lincoln. Nebr.—“ Light the lamp ma, I just filled it with kerosene!” "Johnny, bring in some water and wood: the stove is nearly cold, and 1 haven’t anything to wash the dishes in." These are words still in use on most of the farms of today. The farms of the country are not modernized to the extent of making it according to a survey ot Nebraska farm boy. the duties of both being frequently performed by the women of the house, according to a survey of Nebraska farm homes completed by the Nebraska College of Agriculture here, under direction of Prof. J. O. Rankin. , Answer to a questionaire were received from 117,758 Nebraska farms, indicating that only 14.500 of this; number, or slightly more than 12 per j-ent. are modern in water, heat ami lighting facilities, and only 2 per cent or one out of fifty, are modern In all three. Welfare or Wealth? This is the way the learned professor sums up th* report: "Unfortunately. 4h<-'*a:t«ition of ' moit farmers organization centered more upon wealth than upon the welfare which Is their real purpose, especially during recent years .when the loss of life in the world war and widespread economic destruction and disruption have affected the economic situation in American farm than in the homes of those of most other classes.” The questionaire went into the amusements of the farmer of today and arrived at results from the ans wers that might prove valuable to an antiquarian of the next century. For instance, only about one sixth of the farm jiouseholda reported they play «>d indoor games, allbought nearly half attend athletic games more or les* a s spectators. The games most frequently playi-d are baseball, ten nia. horseshoe, boxing, croquet and children’s games. In order of popularity, the indooor games indulged in were various card games, checkers, dominoes, and such games as croktnole and caroms. Pianos Most Popular Mote than two-fifths of the farm owners had pianos .the most popular musical Instrument, while about on*fourth of the tenants owned them The organ and th* phonograph divided honors for second place, each being owned in one home out of every six. , Six households In every geven sent •ome of their nv'tiAier* to attend fair* of some sort; four out of every five went to picnics; three out of five to ’parties”; onehulf of the households had the ”movie liablt.” but *>nly nne tn four households were represented at dam-os. Three (arms out ut every four telephones and automobiles. Prof Rankin warned In his sum mary that the attention and money of the farmer must return to the job of making the farm-home livable. "He seem? tn think that It’s ep io the women to get it and that th* only ssy thiy'l! get It la hy shouting loudly,” he asld. "The’ coming nt votes to women may reasonably be rxp*-i ted to con!ter much morn governmen* activity jahoui ih<* problems nt the farm 'homes, ns soon as »mr new elector *ate is able io crystallise im» demand and organ Ur Its strength. *f It doc? * not rVi osnlsr ihe holm- as the great •and m premely Important thing be- ! lore which every other tonaltlern* | tiuu U secondary, then no <>*hrr sgi-ui-y can well Im- expected to dv ;»o. H j

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CLUB CALENDAR Friday Afternoon Bridge Club —Mrs. J. L. Kocher. Saturday Queen Esther — Miss Gretchen Schafer. Monday Literature Section of Woman’s club. Library 2:30. Winona (’ampfire Watch Party. Dorothy Haley, 7:30. Tuesday C. L. ot C.—Old Adams County Bank, 7:30. Woman’s Club Open House —Library, 3 to 5 p. m. Wednesday C. L. of C —K. of C. Hall, 8 p. in. . Historical Club, Mrs. M. J. Wertzberger. Auction Bridge Club. Mrs, Raymond Kohne, Bo*clock. The Luncheon Bridge Club will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Adrian Wemhoff. All members are requested to be present. • The Indies Aid Society ot the Metrodist church will conduct its annual rummage sale during the month of January beginning January 12 and continuing each Saturday during the month, it is planned to have a large assortment of clothing and shoes for men. women and children and all who are in need of good second hand clothing are invited to attend these sales. Dates of sales are January 12. 19, 26, and Feb. 2. a AU members of the Literature section of the Womans Club are requested to meet in the assembly ball of the Library at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon for the purpose of de- • corating the rooms for the o'pen house meeting on Tuesday. * The Historical club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs M. J.’ Wertzberger on Third street.! Mrs. 8. E. Hite will have the topic on Shakespeare’s Women. A good attendance is desired. All Pythian Sisters and their families are invited to the Knights of Pythias Home on New Years for dinner and supper. All are asked to bring a well-filled basket and enjoy the day. A similar affair was held by the Pythian Sister* on Thanksgiv- • ing Day and everybody present had i a vejy enjoyable time. The Catholic Ladiea of Columbia wiil hold their regular monthly meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. , Installation of officers will take place, under the supervision of the supreme president from Toledo, Ohio. * t A delightful Christmas party was given on Tuesday evening by Miss i Edna Koenemann at the country home of ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. I August Koenemann. at Hoagland. The decorations were In keeping with . the holiday season. The evening was I spent in pßylng progressive games ( and at a late hour a delicious luncheon wsa served. Prizes at games were awarded the Misses Stella'and Laura Scheumann and the Messrs. r Edwin Grotrlan and Otto Hix-ke tncyer. Those, present were Messrs. Herman. Albert. Otto and Edwin Grotrlan. Otto Hockemeyw, l*aul and Walter Mekber. Elinor. Norbert Clarence. Paul and Edgur Koenemann, Oscar Holbrock. Rudolph Berning. Fred Wlssinan, William Bremer, El1 rner Thompson. Wllhurt Bche-msnn. ! Herbert Mafland and the Misses Ed na Grotnan. Edith. Clara. Heh*n, Al1 vine. Ednif and lonise Koenclnonn. Marcella Holbrock. Gertrude tapper. Mun., Htella, Alvtnn. Agnes, Art-In ’ an<l Velma Svhettmanti. Della Wiaman. Walinda Doctor. Mr. and Mrs. I A .Seal Koctlelhaiiu ami faluity uUd Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Koenemann. \ * The annual Christina* party and ex - ibungo of th* Tri Kappa Nororiiy was held I<l*l evening at t'h- home of i Mrs. Fred nmith. on Mercer Avenue The iipachnta home was attractively : decorated with the season‘a rotor* and a large Christmas tree. At S:3O i o'clock a delirious three course dinner was served. Miniature Christ* mas tree* were used a* tho centeri pieces nf the small tables. In an ; "imitate" •otit<-«t l Mrs. Edna N« liel, mryer, who Imitated a mechanh al -.doll. w:,n first prize and Mis* Glrvqr i Gregory imitatiug a coon jlgg<-r, won • j second Ml** Mary ttnttlea won the print* in a llmcrbk contmil. The ■ qlfta were tied to "bite ribbon aud uavh guest drew a The enter jlnlniustit cummittee included tbe|

Misses Katharine Kocher, Lois Peterson and Mrs. Harry Knapp. The out of town guests who attended the Rffair were Mrs. Bruce Patterson and Mrs. W F. Rosenwlnkle. w Jones-Smith Clyde B. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Jones, and Jennie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A C. Smith of Pleasant Mills, were quietly married at nine thirty o’clock this morning at the home of Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, who received the vows The young couple was accompanied by the groom’s mother. Mrs. Jones. Mr. and Mrs./Jones will reside in Ft. Wayne where the groom is employed by the General Electric company ot that city Miss Patsy Fullenkamp entertainrd ten little girl friends at her borne yesterday afternoon on Madison street. In honor of her guests, Miss Eileen Corbett of Ft. Wayne. Ganics and contests were enjoyed during the afternoon, In the contest prizes were awarded to Ruth Voglewedrt Helen Barthel and Marjorie DeVoss. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess’ mother. * The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church mAt Thursday after noon at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Eady on Tenth Street. The election of officers was held and Mrs. Andy Artman was re-elected president of the society. Mrs. Irene Steele, was elected secretary and Mrs. Anderson treasurer. After plans were discussed for the year the hostess served delicious refreshments. Mrs. and Mrs. S .E. Shamp assisted by Mrs. Sam Hite entertained last evening at a six o’clock dinner at the Shamp home on Mercer Avenue. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Ed I-Tance, of Pleasant Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yager and slaughters. Mildred and Gertrude; Mr. and Mrs. Brice Butler: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hile, and son, Charles; and Miss Gusta Cramer. * The Woman’s Club will hold open

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House Tuesday afternoon at the Library from three to five o’clock. A musical program of Christmas carols will be givofi during the ftfterhooh. Tea will be served. An invitation is extended the friends of the club and members of the sororities nnd clubs. Tlie Auction Bridge Club will meet Wednesday evening at the home ot Mrs. Raymond Kohne, at eight o’clock. The Winona Camp Fire Girls will have a watch party on New Year's eve at the home of Miss Dorothy Haley on High street. They will cele brate the first year of success in the campfire. All members are 'urged to be present.

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COLORFUL SHAWL 01 trimmed is Bet oft gpleD(H square of white crepe. ver / J? a and silky, embroidered ln J v broidery. vlvld «»• GIRLS’ PRACTICE The High School Girls- Uasketh r afternoon at three o’el ovk at “ ' High School gym tlle Kokomo-The new city <ji lrectorv shows Kokomo has a nomikii “ ' 35 (ct Th, < a poi!ulttt >on U ( 35,363 This is an lncrease f over the census figures of 1920