Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 155, Decatur, Adams County, 30 June 1928 — Page 4

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4 —• jf TU K DyEMO C R A I DAIL Evening Except by /TUR DEMOCRAT CO. It Proe. and Gen. Mgr. J. H /house Sec'y & Bus. Mgr. A. ly HellerVice-President /d at the Postoffice at Decatur, JKliana. as second class matter. Subscription Rates: /ngle copies I ,02 X)ne week, by carrier„ .10 / One year, by carrier6.oo / One month, by mail. 36 / Three months, by malll 00 / Six months, by mai11.76 / One year, by mail 3.00 One year, at office 3.00 and second zones. Elsewhere, $3.60 one year. Advertising Hates made known by application. National Advertising Representatives bcheerer, inc., (Prices quoted are within first 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago 200 Fifth Avenue, New York Charter Members The Indiana League of Home Dallies. "Victory is his habit—the Happy Warrior—Alfred E. Smith!" The cry will continue to be "stop Smith," and from the Republican camp it will come. Smith and Robinson. These names you cannot and will not forget and they will remind you that a political campaign is on. Senator Robinson received 1.035 votes on the first ballot for vicepresident. proving his popularity and the fact that the delegates were impressed with his ability as a presiding officer. Only 50 persons have joined the Decatur Industrial Association. Does that mean that you are one of the 150 who has not yet renewed his membership in this community organization? Governor Al Smith intends to visit Indiana during the campaign. That announcement this far in advance stirs the thousands who want to hear and see the most popular personality in the country. The Houston convention was one big harmonious meeting, a love feast marked by real enthusiasm and the determination to win. With Al Smith and Senator Joe Robinson as the standard bearers the campaign will be waged in old fashioned Democratic style. Next Wednesday is the Fourth of July, marking the 152nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a day when we should pause and give thought to the memorable day when American freedom was declared by our forefathers. With us it's the observance or celebrating of the nation’s birthday, but did you ever stop to think how the little group of colonies felt when word was received by them that the newcountry had declared its freedom? The conventions are over and it will be a few months before the political parties start plans for the fall campaign. Between now and next fall we have much to do at home. Assistance should be given to the committee for Old Home Week, September 10 to 15th, the membership drive of the Decatur Industrial Association is on and there are other things which need your attention and help. Let’s work together, help make this a better community and try to make everyone happy. Republican papers would like to make it appear that the Democrats in Indiana are worried over the chances of carrying the state ticket with Governor Al Smith as the candidate for president. How foolish. Indiana Democracy is proud of Al Smith, voted for him on the first ballot and knows of his ability as a vote getter and his popularity strengthens the cause in this state. It should worry the Republicans and probably makes them wish they had an Al Smith, a man who has lived in this country 1 all his life, reared his family in America and who since a small boy has devoted his time and energy to serving the people in the good old U. S. A.

<* «■■■■<■■■*- *—• M • .... TODAY’S CHUCKLE Portland, Ind., June 30 --(UR)— Chewing gum sufficient to fill a wheelbairow was scraped from the floor of the local National Guard Armory. The gum bad been discarded by dance's. And how do the Republican papers | feel about Str Herbert Hoover, the ! , Watson faction and the split in the j ( party on the farm relief program and * the nomination of a man for president J who has voted the Republican ticket i only two or three times in his life? I ■—"!. 1 The first of the series of Union church services to be held during the I summer in Decatur by the different Protestant churches will be held Sunday evening at the Methodist church, I corner of Fifth and Monroe streets. Hon. David Hogg, congressman for the Twelfth congressional district will be the special speaker and an inter-1 eating program of worship has been i arranged. You are invited to this j and the other Union services to be ; held during the summer and your j pastor will be glad to welcome you | at the first service Sunday evening. | The Ministerial Association, which has sponsored the Union services in this city for the past several years are planning several unusual programs and if the church goers will attend, they will feel more than repaid for their efforts and the interest shown in your behalf. Governor Al Smith for president and and Senator Joe Robinson of Little' Rock, Arkansas for vice-president. In i quick order following Governor' Smith’s nomination, the Houston con-I vention nominated Senator Robinson as his running mate. Democracy has ! never presented a more popular, capable and truly Democratic team than the New York governor, whose popularity, sincerity, ability and courage is nation-wide and Senator Robinson. minority leader in the senate, an orator of note, a fighter, a sincere and honest public servant. Senator Robinson’s deliberations over the great Houston convention as chairman made him a national figure and his ability as a presiding officer was proven beyond doubt. He has served his state with honfir and has a following in the south and southwest that will demonstrate itself on election day. With these two men carrying on the fight in Democracy’s behalf, the nation can well be proud of the ' fine examples of American manhood.' who have risen to political recognition and high office through hard work, honesty and sincerity of purpose and the flame of in their hearts for country and mankind. Adopting a platform, progressive and sensible in every detail and without a dissenting vote, the Democrats of the country present to the voters a platform of declarations that appeals to the business man, the wage earner, the farmer and the advocates of law enforcement. A sensible tariff plank, “not for the payment of political debts,” but one which will insure America industry's protection against foreign competition and low wages; credits to the farm cooperative or- i ganizations and disposal of the crop surplus and enforcement of all amendments, together with a further reduction of federal taxes, no intangling alliances with other nations and a plank against any attempt to bring about war were contained in the several statements of principles in the Democrat’s platform. On this the candidates stand and will present their case and Democracy’s cause to the people.. The party of Jefferson which believes that ‘ government is i best which governs least” in carrying out the principles of the “Father of Democracy” pledge themselves to an honest and efficient administration of the federal government and the passing of such legislation that will benefit the greatest number of people and assure their prosperity and happiness. o *¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥* * THE GREAT WAR * * 10 YEARS. AGO • JUNE 30, 1918. Italians capture mountain and over' 800 prison'Ts. Enemy guns rock British front. Pershing reports sharp raids, active patrolling.

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COLORADO MINES MAY GIVE PLACE TD FARM CROPS By In’ernatk mil News Service Denver —Colorado, long known as a “mining state,” is rapidly forging to the front in agricultural products,.according to statistics issued here by the State Board of Immigration. With the state’s total crop production for 1927 valued at $132.316,00u it was icv aled that Colorado ranks first in the prduoction of sugar beets; second in broom corn, and third iu cantaloupes. The state now ranks thirtieth ti the United States in total farm pro&iets; four in dry beans; fifth in grain sorghums; sixth in celery and pears; seventh in spring wheat; eighth in liarley and onions; ninth in potatoes and wild hay, and tenth in peaches. Area Increases The cultivated area in Colorado i ; 6,621,000 acres. 1.85 per cent of the ' total acreage harvested last y >ar in J the United States. More than one-tenth of the nation’s supply of at least three important crops come from Colorado, chief among these being sugar beets. Last year this State produced 35.6 per cent of all beets grown in the country, although tiie acreage devoted to the crop was only slightly more than 30 per cept of the national sugar beet aere ’ge Colorado’s total tonnage of beets was mine than double that of Nebraska. The second state in rank. Leads in Broom Corn Colorado also produced more than 15 per cent of all broomcorn in the United States. The stale s acreage and proi duction of cantaloupes show more than 11 per cent of the total for the country. Because of the large nonirrigated acreages Colorado ranks lower in percentage of pi ductidn than in percentage of acreage devoted to tlft; crops. ♦ ¥¥¥¥¥•>•« ¥¥¥*♦ * Bit; FEATURES * * OF RADIO , * K¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥S Saturday's Five Best Radio Features Copyright 1928 by United Press WEAF, network, 6;30 c.s.t. —Goldman Band. WBZ, 333. 6:10 c.s.t. — Boston Symphony orchestra. WSM, 337, 8 c.s.t.—Barn Band. WJZ, network, 9 c.s.t.—Slumber music. WLS, Chicago, 345, 6:30 c.s.t.—National Barn Dance. * ♦¥¥¥*¥«■. ¥♦¥¥♦ ♦ TWENTY YEARS AGO * ¥ From the Dally Democrat File ¥ ¥ Twenty Yeare Ago Tdday * ♦ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥•* June 30—The machinery of the Ward Fence company arrives from Marion and is being installed in the new buildings. • Eht sam’s saloon at Linn Grove closes, leaving that town as dry as the Sahara desert. “Dry beer” which tastes like the rea, stuff but lacks the wallop, is appearing in many dry towns. Miss Leota Nelson and Mr. Jesse I Johnson married by Rev. E. L. Jones I at Monroe. K. of P. lot north of Hensley block Isold to Fledderjohann, Koenig & Lam ' mers for $5,000. They announce-they I will erect a four story building to cost $40,000. Charles Niblick and Miss Frances Fahrenbach will be married at Port-

land tomorrow. Misses Jessie McLean. Nettie Smith, Lettie Lang and Edna Crawford, clerks at Boston Store had a picnic breakfast at Steele's park. A big hay ciop is being harvested now. “Dutch” Wise is al Huntington on a business trip.

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CLEVELAND MAY BUILD SUBWAYS UNDER NEW PLAN By Harry Bloomhargh (I. N. 8. Staff Correspondent) Cleveland Cleveland Is discussing a real subway proposition for the first time, which, if carried out. will make the fifth largest city in the United States one of the leading subway centers. An ordinance Introduced In ci'y council calls for a gnat to the Cleveland Subway Co., a recently formed corporation, of a 50 year franehlise for ctfhHtiucliun of five subways to cost s3o,o>m.ooi) to be completed within ap pioxlma’.cly four ami one-half yen’s. New Yrk Backing Haymond T. Cragin local realtor, or ganiser of ’he Subway Co., declared he has the .backing ■ f New York hanking interests up to $30,000,000 to build the subways. Cragih s plans are substantially the same as announced two years ago It was,said; tney are: 1. Construction and financing to be in the hands of Cleveland Subway cor potation and completion guaranteed in four years and four months; 2. Operation of subway lines to be by the Cleveland Railway Co., in conjunction with its surface lines. 3. Ultimate revision of subways to the city of Cleveland. May Adopt Zone System “The proposal represents the terms upon which outside capital will be willing to come into Cleveland and build substantia! underground terminal facilities for existing street railway systems.” Craig explained. “Under the terms of the ordinance, Cleveland may have the benefit of downtown subways at a total fare cf 8 cents or at 6 cents if the zone system now under discus- . sion becomes effective.” > More than half the money to be exl pended on subways, according to Craigin will be tor labor and a greater part 1 of the balance will be spent for steel and cement in Cleveland. t The Subway company expects an annual return from fare surcharges of

$2,060,000 for 36 years,'lt was fluid. Legion Post To Dedicate New Home At Rochester Rochester, Ind.. June 30 — (U.R) — Five thousand visitors are expected here tomorrow when the local Hinerlcan Login Post dedicates its $12,000 home, which will also be used by Spanigh American and Civil war veterans organizations Frank McHale, Slate Legion Com-

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