Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 191, Decatur, Adams County, 13 August 1928 — Page 4

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I) E C A T U R DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller Pres, and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse Sec’y & Bus. Mgr. Dick I). Heller Vice-President Entered at the Postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates: Single copies I -92 One week, by carrier 10 One year, by carrier 5.00 One month, by mall 35 Three months, by mail 100 Six months, by mail 1.75 One year, by mail 3.00 One year, at office 3.00 Prices quoted are within first and second stones. Elsewhere, $3.50 one year. Advertising Rates made known by application. National Advertising Representatives Scheerer, Inc., 35 East Wacker Drive. Chicago 200 Fifth Avenue, New York Charter Members The Indiana League of Home Dailies. It's only four weeks until Old Home Week. Better get ready for it. Clean up, paint up and don't forget to have the weeds mowed. There is always one advantage for those who have not been able to take a vacation—you have one coming > while those who have taken theirs are back on the job trying to appear happy. Get an advertisement ready for the big special edition to be put put for Old Home Week. We have received ' a number of orders and we would like to see every business in the city represented. 1 Merchants who Ho not plan a special for Old Home Week are overlooking one of the best opportunities 1 they have ever had. There will be large crowds in town. You should see that they get into your store by 1 1 offering something to attract them. ___________ 1 The democrats will open their campaign in this county September 17th. when headquarters will open and there will be numerous activities 1 from that date on to election. The 1 issues will be presented to you and an organization completed to get out 1 every vote. Up in the Brule district, almost 1 under the shadow of the president’s ] summer capitol there is a rum head- 1 quarters, a station where liquor is 1 brought, unloaded and reshipped. 1 Perhaps the bootleggers thought that much nerve would get by for it would 1 hardly be expected. -- I Tom Heeney who was all but s knocked out by Gene Tunney a ' couple of weeks ago now claims to : have been fouled. He makes the com- I plaint over in Europe however far i away from the referee and officials I of the fight, where he should have i filed his protest. Poor sportsmanship we would say. - There can be a substantial reduc- 1 tion of boards and commissions both 1 in the state and nation without inter- 1 sering with the service to be rend- 1 cred. Frank Dailey as governor and Al femith as president would both in- 1 sist on steps being taken towards that end. It would be a real step towards 1 the ideal that those are" best gov- ' erned who are least governed. A Chicago newspaper w-hich started a straw vote immediately after - the nominations of Hoover and Smith and then abandoned it when the trend indicated a rush to Smith has resumed it again. The vote published Sunday however did not show great improvement except in Illinois where they seem to have located some Hoover strength. About six months ago a member of the state highway commission came to Decatur and voluntarily promised quick action on road No. 16, which is the highway east and west from the state line through this city to Huntington. Nothing has been done and we suggest that officials of the Industrial association should write and tell him so. It might help. Crops in Adams county have shown wonderful improvement the past two ..jua- ...

TODAY’SCHUCKLE Shelby, N. C. —(U.R>—Hia friends call him Beatty, but his full name is Abraham Beatty Robinson Allen Hamilton Alexander Morrow, His initials are A. B. R. A. H. A. M. Just like his first Christian name. weeks and Indications are now for a splendid yield of hay, oats, corn and beets. While there are some fields of corn that probably cannot ripen, the most of the crop will yield abundantly. That’s an encouraging condition for the farmers and now If they can sell their products at a profit, every one will be happier than they have been for some years. Republican leaders of Indiana have reduced their estimates on the majority for Mr. Hoover this year to 40,000, which is a big come down from 210,000 four years ago. The democratic leaders will probably be just as generous and consent to throw off that forty thousand. None of the G.O.P. statesmen, not even Senator Watson, will venture a favorable guess on the results in Indiana for the state ticket. Dairy day of Old Home Week is to be one of the high spots and the Cloverleaf Creameries will aid greatly in making it a real event. The program to be given by them in connection with that to be given for Farm Day held at the same time, will make an occasion of great interest to every farmer in this territory. There , will be many events including a parade in which the float which, won first prize in the Huntington industrial parade last week will be shown. , I The home coming at Berne has been called off and as a result of the altercation over this and other matters in that thrifty and prosperous town, a feeling has been aroused that will not result beneficially to the citizens of that community. It should be smoothed over and forgotten for continued efforts to get even will prove detrimental. Often such things develop into feuds with bad results for decades and the good people of that growning center should not permit further developments. 1 Farmers of the nation are disappointed in the acceptance speech of Herbert Hoover, according to a statement issued by the American Farm Bureau federation. It had been {he hopes of many that the candidate would lay down a definite program but h did nothing of tht kind. On the other hand he stands pat for the platform which is practically the same as that of four years ago and which failed to produce any relief for agriculture. Depending on the tariff is a forlorn hope and it seems to be up to the farmer to look elsewhere for cooperation that means something real. The board of review of Adams county has rejected the order from the state tax board that the valuations on real estate and improvements be increased. We hardly see how they could have done otherwise. I The valuation was made by men who | knew the properties and the values and while there might have been some cause for equalization there certainly could have been none for the horizontal increases, ordered by the state board. It is quite probable that the state will now mandate the auditor to obey the order but at least that will relieve the local officials from taking the position of agreeing with < them. There is something to this tax business besides raising a ‘certain amount of money for the state and that is fairness to every one. In this instance we should have the support of the state board at least to that extent of giving a square deal. Seventy-five thousand people attended the notification meeting for Mr. Hoover last Saturday evening and millions listened to the addresses of Senator Moses and Mr. Hoover by radio. It was such a speech as most folks expected, formal, exact and so set as to sound like it was copied from some similar document. It fits the picture of standards established by » Harding and Coolidge, conservative > and without forward steps unless we

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may say that his desires to act as l engineer for {lie expenditure of several billion dollars for public build- , Ings may be called that. We pre- t sume it will please the rock-ribbed republican but we doubt if it will excite the independent voter or induce many democrats to change their policies. Comments by the greatest ) newspapers in the country differ I widely and but few record it ag hav- : ing been out of the ordinary. His ( position on the farm and the proliibi- : tion question are in line with the 1 platform adopted at Kansas City. On j Wednesday of next week, Governor i Smith will give his address of accept- 1 ance and the voters may then compare them and return their verdict in November. 1 0 s > 4'»*4;¥¥*r¥ ->¥¥¥* * BIG FEATURES * * OF RADIO * H*»***¥*V-*¥¥K MONDAY’S FIVE BEST RADIO FEATURES WJZ—Network 7:30 pm "Real Folks" WJZ—Network 5.30 pm Roxy’S gang. WOR—Network 7 pm United Opera Company. WEAF—Network 7:30 pm. Buick hour. WGY—Schenectady (380) -5:30 pm.— General Electric hour. . TUESDAYS FIVE BEST RADIO FE' Copyright 1928 by United Press WJZ—network 630cst. — Lewiohn stadium concert. WJZ—network 820 cst. — Music of great composers. WOR—network 8 cst. — Hank Simmons’ Show Boat. WEAF —network 7 cst. — Everyready Hour. WCX—Detroit (441) 9 cst.—' Red Apple Club. o Comments Made On “LIMBERLOST DAY” By Noted Persons Fremont. Ohio. July 24. 1928. Secretary “Old Home Week" Decatur. Indiana. Dear Mr. Quinn: I leave your letter of July 18th inviting me to attend your Homecoming exercises on Tuesday, September 11th. featuring on thatday Gene Stratton-Pcrter. Such an occasion as this appeals to me very much and I would gladly avail myself of the oportunity if 1 can make /nv plans accordingly. However. 1 resigned my position at Earlham College last January and cn February Ist assumed the librarianship of the President Hayes Memorial Historical Library aud Museum here at Fremont and I cannot tell this far in advance whether I could get away on the eleventh of September or not. However, I am in entire sympathy with this movement. As Secretary and Director of the Indiana Historical Commission for a number of years, I spent a good deal of effort in promoting pust such occasions as this. Gene Stratton-Porter is worthy of the attention you are giving her and I am glad to learn that a permanent memorial is being erected to her mei I mory. She was a great character in Hoosierdom and made a great contribution to nature study, as Well as 1 to the entertainment of reading people ' in general. While I never had the op- , portunity of meeting Mrs. Porter, yet I am glad that I have seen seme of the 5 “Limberlost country” and I sincerely

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hope that you will have a great occasion worthy of the 1 oyiocefniuhioygo slon w rtliy of the life you commemorate on Tuesday, the eleventh day of next September. Believe me Very sinci rely yours, Harlow Lindley Librarian. Professor Harlow Lindley. A.8., A. M„ Litt. D., author and historian author cf the Government of Indiana, Indians as seen by the early travelers, and many other historical books. Garde# City, N. Y„ July 23, 1928. Secretary "Old Home Week” Decatur, Indiana, Dear Mr. Quinn: Replying to your letter of July 20th—I would give almost anything it I were able to go and take part in your delightful plan. Circumstances, however, have me entrapped, ami I cannot accept your kind suggestion. I deeply appreciate your making it. Mrs. Gene Stratton-Horter was a very inmiate friends for many years. I think I had her confidence—l am sure she had mine— and her lass is past computing. 1 hope that all will go well with your plan, as 1 am sure it will. With very best wishes 1 am Very sincerely yours. F. N. Doubleday Editors note: Mr. Flank N. Doubleday is an internationally known Publisher. His film published many millions of Mrs. Porter's books. Conciete, Washington. July 28, 1928. Secretary "Old Home Week” My dear sir: Your letter of July 17 has been forwarded and reached me here only yesterday. 1 am very glad to hear that you are to dedicate a memorial to Gene' Stratton Potter. She was from ils inception a loyal and active supporter of the Izaak Walton League of America. She put into practical I rm the ideals so beautifully and effectively presented in her books. She has earned the -undying gratitude of every true American, and will live as one of America's most beloved daughters as long as there ate men and women who love nature, and seek to lead others to tiie appreciation of its beauties and its • inspiring power. Untoi tunately I have already made an engagement for Tuesday September 11, but I can promise you- that the Izaak Walton League of America will be represented at this celebration by some of its officers aud leading members. Faithfully yqurs. Henry B. Ward Editors Note: Dr. Henry B. Ward educator and ccnsei vationist is head of the University of Illinois and President of the Izaak Walton League of America. — * HOSPITAL NOTES * K¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥»K Rodney Dilling, of Preble, underwent an operation for removal of his tonsils, at the Adams County Memorial hospital, today. John Kleinhans, of Fort Wayne, who was brought to the local hospital Saturday afternoon, following an automobile accident near Geneva, was .reported to be recovering from , his injuries today. Mr. Kleinhans' car was wrecked when it struck a bridge and was destroyed by ' fire . which broke out after the crash. , o You can buy a dandy home ; with two acres of ground with a small cash payment, balance with terms to suit and at your own price at Monmouth, Wed- • nesday evening, August 15, at r 6:00 P. M. «

GEN.BULLARD TO GIVE ADDRESS larfayette, Ind., Aug 13.— (INS) General Robert Lee Bullard, famous A.E.F. commander, will deliver the main address at the state convention of the Indiana department of the American Legion to be held here Aug. 25 to 28 it was announced today by E. 8. Teaford, chairman of the speakers’ bureau. Frank M. McHale of Logansport, state command er of the legion: Paul V. McNutt, of Bloomington, national executive committeeman and Mrs. Vatin Scott Seybert of Indianapolis, state president of the Legion Auxiliary, will be others on the Lafayette convention program, it was announced by E. Russell Kenney, general convention chairman. General Bullard’s address will be made Monday morning, Aug. 27th at a joint session of the legion and the auxiliary. General Bullard is president of the National Security league of New York city. He commanded the First Division of the A.E.F. during the world war and when ordered to retreat before a German attack he made the now famous remark, "No, we cannot; we are going to counter attack.” Forty and Eight, the fun and play society of the. Legion, will hold its state wreck, parade and banquet, Saturday evening, Aug. 25. More than 10,000 Indiana world war veterans are expected to be here for the convention. * ——<o *¥¥¥¥¥¥«¥¥¥¥* * TWENTY YEARS AGO * ¥ From the Dally Democrat File ¥ ¥ Twenty Yeara Ago Today ¥ * ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥*¥¥* August 13—Homer Andrews buys Jialf interest in George Steele's Racket store at LaGrange. Eight farmers convicted in Squire Liddy's court at Berne for working in hay fields on Sunday. June 21, appeal to circuit court. Harry K. Thaw declared bankrupt jn Pittsburgh court. Ohl elevator owned by W. A. Dull, nt Willshire, destroyed by fire. Methodist ladies of Decatur will conduct an excursion to Detroit on the 20th, round trip, $1.75. Mrs. Don Quinn entertains the Thimble club. Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl Peters yesterday. The Park hotel is being remodeled. Postmaster Dyke Frislnger is smiling over the arrival of an eight-pound ‘HOW SHALL I HEAT MY HOME” is the name of a book. Get a copy free at August Walters.

IMPORTANT! A Message to all Telephone Patrons — _ > » > HAVING completed our recent undertaking • of improving the local telephone service by r installing underground cable, we now face 5 > tee problem of cutting over from the old system to the new—and at the same time, conj tinue telephone service. i Id;RING this operation, a little trouble and 5 inconvenience to telephone users may occur >• w e kindly ask you to be lenient and cons sfderate during the next sixty days. When 3 t rouble does happen a report should be made .0 this office and it will be corrected in a very short time. .1 n n 'WE are using every possible means to renda excellent service and trust you will undere stanu the problem that now faces us. Citizens Telephone Co

I, i . his home voslerday. '“'SXJwmm n 7 s.. fourih floor „ r proposed new interburba i block .o erected north of Hensley’s store. — O I — — —( Letters From OLD TIMERS Who’re Coming Home , Detroit. Michigan August 9 1928. Mr. Roy Archbold Decatur, Indiana. Dear Sir: Your Invitation to the Old Home week in Decatur received and in reply will say that nothing would give ns more pleasure than 1 spend a few days in Decatur at that While we only lived in your city about eight years we do not forget Lie many kindnesses shown us by you. citizens during that time and it it is at all possible we shall attend your Old Home Week. Thanking you for considering us among those invited We beg to remain yours Very Respectfully Mr. and Mrs. F R. Gordon Dayton. Ohio, August 7, 1928 Rcy Archbold Chairman Ohl Home Week

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