Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 21 April 1928 — Page 3

Held 'Head" Language Had Peculiar Charm Children of »»**• Hittite race who weu t to school in Asia Minor about 1000 B. C. hud to learn dead language* lu»t «* the modern, schoolboy learns J llt m. Buked day tablet* found In tiie capital city of the ancient Hittite empire have been deciphered by icholar* who any that eight languages are represented on them, written In t l,e neat, wedge-wimped character* known a* cuneiform writing. ‘ The Sumerian language wn« then long dead, but the Hittites learned It and taught it to their children because they believed that charm* sung In the old language were peculiarly effective. In some of the tablets the Sumerian test is followed by columns containing the same text translated into official Hittite language and Into Babylonian and also a column pronouncing the Sumerian words. Babylonian was apparently the language of diplomacy among the Hittites. Several thousand tablets were discovered in a palace and n temple used as a record office by German archeologists some years ago, but early attempts at reading them were hampered because the different langtitges were not sorted out. Writer* of long records on the baked tablets were careful to Indicate the sequence from one tablet to the next, and usually at the end of the document the author wrote his name, ills profession and place of residence, In modern fashion.—Washington Star. — Mixture of Nicotine and Soap Helps Ferns Indoor ferns as a rule have few insect or disease enemies, but when they do get into trouble no time should be lost in taking- effective remedial steps, a writer In House und Garden asserts. This bit of advice, indeed, applies to all plants, whether growing In the house or outdoors. Perhap* the commonest fern enemy Is scale on the stems or leaves. When the Infestation appears the plants ought to be turned upside down (of course, holding the soil and roots so that they cannot fall out of the pots) and dipped In a pall filled with a mixture of one ounce of nicotine solution and one-half ounce of soap dissolved in water. AfljOr dipping, the plants should be kept in the shade for 21 hours. A weekly spraying with the same mixture is an advisable supplementary procedure. In case the scale Infestation has made much headway before discovery. It will be well to remove entirely the most affected fronds before administering the prescribed treatment. Worn to Ribbons One could tel! by the expression of disgust on his countenance that he was not thoroughly enjoying the Saturday afternoon shopping tour with his wife. His arms were loaded with packages and with a weary posture he slumped against a counter while the wife fumbled among some ribbons to find a certain color or shade. After a long time handling the merchandise, she turned and said: - “Well, we will Just have to go somewhere else.” “Great smoke 1” exclaimed the husband who flushed with impatience, “have you ever in your life found the thing you sought in the first store you entered?" While the wife tried to explain the Importance of finding an exact shade of ribbon, the saleswomen chuckled Inwardly and another husband or two passing cheered the sentiment. Resistance to Fire The word fireproof is probably a less appropriate term than fire resistive. Buildings can be constructed so that they can withstand a complete burning out of contents without any collapse of structural members. There .will, of course, be damage to finish .and trim. They can also be constructed to withstand exposure front fires in adjacent buildings without communicating fire to the Inside of the building, although here again there may be damage to facing material arid window glass and shutters. Fire-re-sistive buildings greatly decrease the destructiveness of fires In providing less likelihood of rapid spread, greater ease of extinguishment, and less hazard to neighboring structures. ■ The Trouble The car had«broken down and the pair of legs protruding from underneath seemed to Indicate that repairs were In progress. “Had a breakdown?" inquired a passerby. t "Oh, no, only playing hide-and-seek with the works." came a muffled voice from underneath the car. But the questioner was not easily daunted. “What power car is it?" "Forty horse." “What’s wrong with It?" “Well, as far as I know," came the answer, "thirty-nine horses have hotted, and the remaining one Is too up.set to answer questions." Sound Waves Light and electricity and sound are the results of entirely different vibration* or waves. Sound waves travel in gases, liquids and solids, and their speed varies according to the mitefiul, Its temperature, etc. Light and electricity travel through a medium which we call the ether, and always at the same speed. Theye are other vibrations such as the X-rays and wireless telegraphy rays which are •till different.

FIRST SIGN OF CIVILIZATION GREETS IRISH ACE I \ A ) -• ’ X. J r S’ J J T " ■— ~

I ‘Here is an excellent picture of Murray Bay as it appeared to Major Fitzmaurico (inset), Irish pilot ol the Bremen, as he landed when he flew from Greenfly Island. The <pdlant Irish pilot will rush back to the disabled Bremen

MONROE NEWS Mr*. Shermon Essex, Mrs. Emma Heyerly and daughter, Freeda, were in Berne shopping Thursday evening. Daniel Baker, of seven miles east of Berne, was here Thursday on business. Erwin Stucky and Martin Stucky attended the International Baby Chick association meeting held at Berne, Friday. Wm. Durr, of Pleasant Mills, was here Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hullinger, residing three miles southwest of here, became the parents of a baby girl Saturday. Those reported ill are Mrs. Deliah Graham and Mrs. Z. O. Lewellen. Miss Linda Stucky was in Decatur' shopping, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foster were in Decatur, Friday on business. W. .1. Sprunger, of Berne, was here Friday morning on business. Noah Egley and family rushed to the bedside of Mr. Egley's mother, Mrs. Magdalena Egely, who died Thursday morning. Mrs. Alfia Steele was in Decatur on business Wednesday. 0 Cast and Wrought Cast Iron is brittle because it con gists of crystals, which easily break up into groups. Wrought iron, three times stronger, is fibrous, due to haminerihg and rolling. Kentucky In Civil War Kentucky furnished about 40,000 to the Confederate army and approximately 80.000 to tiie Union army.

Forget - Me - Not Candy made by the Holt house Sisters Sold At This Store Exclusively 70c lb. • Always striving to give our patrons the best, we are pleased to announce that we are exclusive agents lor this fine candy.. Each package is made up of assorted Chocolate Bon Bons, made fresh to insure its goodness. An exceptionally fine candy treat. Take home a box today! The Green Kettle I j Also exclusive agents for | Auuentz and Whitman Candies. ■ S

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1928.

and his companions of the great Atlantic flight with repair parts. The German-Irish trio exited to continue their flight to New York as soon as repairs are made. (International Newsreel)

May Be N. J. Gov. ■Mi ’W*’ Morgan F. Larson. New Jersey State Senator, is tiie outstanding Republican candidate for the gubernatorial nomination. As New Jersey almost invariably returns a Republican majority in national election years, his nomination would lie considered tantamount to election.

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Kendallville Adopts Daylight Saving Plan Kendallville, Ind., April 21—(U.R)— Forty minutqs after a proposal that d ivlight saving time be used here during the summer, the city council adoptthe plan, and clocks will be moved forward one hour April 29, to continue on that basis until S-vptember 30. 0 Get the Habit —Trade at Home, it Pays

An Investment for the Future —a Six ofLong;Life and Advanced Design TT-a Successful Six 1 oow winning Even Judced bv even the most critical stand- engineering has devised! And in Greater Simxcm r» j . ards, the New Series Pontiac Six is addition.it has that great fundamental months —even years—ahead of its which has been the basis of Pontiac’s < field. Its style is the height of fashion ever-growing success —the great fun—achieved with low, graceful, modish damental of long life! • IsOmSkwH vlines— emphasized by magnificent 9 result the Pontiac Six will conI new bodies by Fisher. tinue to assure owners a resale value JeSK-llm- 'V\ \ ■ Its big. economical motor has the which is the marvel of the indus- \ v -1 G-M-R cylinder head, for smoothness. try. When you buy a Pontiac Six you I power, snap and speed. It introduces know you are getting—not only a EW) the cro ss-flow radiator into the low- car that is new today—but a six so fruFna W Jr price field for elimination of engine advanced in style and engineering, so cooling cares. It has every other really famous for Iqpg life that its inherent worthwhile feature that progressive value will always be consistently high! 41 2-Door Sedan, $745; Coupe, $745; Sport Roadster, $745; Phaeton, $775; Cabriolet, $795; 4-Ooor CIIMB, ’ Sfdan, $825; Sport Landau Sedan, $875. Oakland All-American Six, $1045 to $1265. All prices M|TOKt ‘ at factory. Delivered prices include minimum handling charges. Easy to pay on the liberal General Motors Time Payment Plan. c ———— J7u 4*Vuvr £c4«m» t iiudy Jtn Standard Motor Sales 110 North Third Street Charles Harness, Manager Opposite Murray Hotel Phone 24 PONTIAC SIX PRODUCT OF V GENERAL MOTORS

14 FROM HERE ATTENO PURDUE Lnfiiyelic, hid.. April 21 —(Special) Fourteen young iwople fr in Attains county have been registered at Purdue University during the current school year, according to Information given out today nt the office of Registrar 11. B. Stone. Tojal registration last semester was 3.065 different persons, the Ingest in the history of the U'Z versify und the net registration of different individuals dating The school year will be approximately 4.200. Included In the list ate student* from every county In Indiana, 36 other stn'es and 15 foreign countries. In addition to this record enrollment, more than 10,000 Hoosiers will have been on the campus before the close of the present school year for the numerous short courses and conferences ranging from two days to two weeks. These registered during the year from Adams county are as follows: Decatui —E. M. Anderson. Margaret 1,. Christen. Huth 11. Engle, 11. !•’. | TFrisinger, C. J. Kleppcr, C. L. Snpiler, A. I). Suttles, and K. 11. Whitt redge. Berne K. W. Baumgartner, Geneva —S. M. Buckmastcr, M. J. ._________ A Mother’s Standby! Elkhart, Ind.—“l do not think I could have brought up my family and kept well

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Campbell, it J Holloway, and Agnes | .1. Kenney. Mortioc H. A. Shraam Oldest M. E. Minister In World Lives At Greeiishurg —— —— » Greenshiiri', Ind, April 31 —(U.R) The Bev. James B. Lalhiop. <f Thlit city, today was the oldest Methodist minister in the wot Id. He is 102, u year younger Ilian the Rev. Edward H. Dost who died this week at Haldeli, Mass., The Rev. Best would have been 101

lr W il jr . I I H ' K Adams County Dollars fi I i. Spend them here, and let them keep on building prosperity for IB Adams county people. That , way your doiiars have a chance of coming back to you and to u j, | vour neighbors. Money banked S here helps our own people. Rg I I G titapital and Surplus-120.000.Q& Qgcqtur; ’

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| on Septemlier 3. The Rev. Lathrop will ’ eelehiate his 103rd Birthday Nov. 24, . ibis year. Born here, the Rev. Lathrop was ! graduated from Indiana University In 1847 ami entered the ministry the I same year, which was three years be- < fore the Rev. llest started his pulpit ' career. Spanish Measurement The vara, which I* a Spanish meswure of length, equals 38.38 inches, or 79 rpntln»«‘tr»r«.