Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1939 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind. Poet Office *s Secund Class Matter I. H HollerPreaident i. M. Holtbouae. Sec y. 4 Bus. Mgr. Ofcfc D. Holler Vke-Preaident SubMr I pilon Rates Single copies 1 .02 One week, by carrier .10 One year, by carrier — (00 One month, by mall -5b Three muntba, by mall— l oO Bis months, by mail 1.75 One year, by mai1...5 00 Oao year, at office— - 5.00 Prices quoted are within a radius of 100 miles. Elsewhere '5.50 one year Advertising Rates made known on Application. National Adver. Representative BCHEERER 4 CO. |5 Lexington Avenue. New fork is East Wacker Drive, Chicago Charter Member of The jsdiana League of Homo Dailies Join the Christmas Savings dub and be liuanccd for next holidays. o—o The decorations over the city are beautiful and you are missing something it you don’t drive around and see them. This dty »itii a two and a halt million dollar retail business an-1 nually is recognised as one of the I best In. the land And it is. —o Do it today drop a dollar in one | ot the boxes for the Good Fellows club It s needed and you will be happier if you know you are helping make some poor little boy or girl happier. Christmas seasehi ia what we make it. *, few plans carried out 1 iwluding Ih e remembrance* of sums outside the immediate circle, i Will bring joy to thos< who give j a* Well as those* who re<* lv<\ ♦ -o— The’Good Fellow fund shotlid move up rapidly thia week as the time approaches when the young ladles hi charge must arrange for their purchases. Don’t put it "It longer. Give something now. An Ohio woman who had been on a reduction die t twenty-eight ‘ days disappeared So far w* haven't received word whether ah* just went up In thin air or slipped out to get a steak smothered in onions. --o—o-— |s>u’t let It s|>oil your Christ-> mast but this is a good time to > In* thinking about plans for 194". j whh b looks like a good year for those who make it so. In< hide an appropriation for advertising in your plans. Th«* stat< entomologist. Frank Wallace ways the starlings, those birds that congregate In trees In great armies, do great work in eating bisects and caterpillars, but he doesn t toil us how to keep them feeding on the ground. —O—O— Rend your dime in to Eddie Cantor. He is again organuhig hla original idea of a mile of dimes in the campaign to fight infantile paralysis, a part of the great work .that surrounds the drive put on ea< h year on President Hooeevett's birthday. - >--o — Um the air mails for your «MMm> greetings. The stamps are attractive and tlx* slight addition to the cost assures speedy delivery of the letter or card at its destiastlon ft’s a Em service from your government aud de serves support —O—O May we remind you ouce more that the Dally Democrat ia <me of the most aceaptable gifts you can send to some one away from home They will keep in touch with affairs at home the neat year and Ibe cost is alight only 53 within 4 Uuudrad tuuaa wed l&btl over that.

Get your 1940 license to drive a car before the Orat of the year- - that’s the law and get your tags while you are at It. The average person who owns and drives an automobile can meet this obligation now about as well as any other time of the year and you will feel heller If you know you have It taken care of. — o—o— James M Cox. former governor i of Ohio *nd In 1920 the Democratic 1 candidate for president, for years ! a leading newspaper publisher, has i pun based the Atlanta Journal, one J of the gieat newspapers of the south It will add to the prestige |of a citicen who always handles power and Influence carefully and well. -o-o | The death ot Charles It WalI green. 66. owner of 300 drug stores and worth millions, is a reminder for youth of tin possibilities, in this country. Starting when elgh teen years old us a drug clerk lie berame the greatest operator of drug stores in the world and built a fortune that runs into the millions 0—0 —— A Gallop |i.ill shows that ii'< of the people feel the Republicans would be most llkey to keep us mt of war. 37'1 believe the DemoI I rats would be most apt to do that while 5i r .’ think it doesn’t make la whit ol difference We join the last I'iito h Os course politics i doesn t even enter Into whether or not we think that disputes ought to be settled by killing or by sen- ( slide compromises. The Finns need mou* than eonsolation from the League of Na- ’ tlons and from th. countries of Europe They need man power and need it now It they get it they can hold the Russians fiom ! gaining ground. if they don’t get |lt. the ipMllto will not only be dis j astrons to Finland but to every nation over there. It's a real crisis as we hr this country prepare for ‘Peace on earth, good will toward men ’’ —o—v — Henry <’ Atkins, head of a gnat factory in Indianapolis, in a recent talk to business men. gave this smart advice “The business man who does not run with the ball, : on< e he gets hold of It, will get ta. ki d either for a loss er no gain " fly 'ha' he means when you get business coming your way,, ke.-p it coming by advertising, by I taking care ot your c ustomers, by pleasing them and by giving value I re. rived for your iwrt of the trailsaction. - o o - i Got our first t'hrislmas cards today a» no doubt many of you did and from now on the mail bags will Im* loaded With these carriers of good will. It's a tine* c ustom Occasionally we hear some otic- say it’s a nuisau. e and doesn't mean any thiug but we don't agree Its always wise to keep thinking good thoughts aud speaking them, to boost rather than knock, to smile Instead of frowniug An exc henge of cards at this season shows the other folks you ara thinking of them and that's »<>methhni Hop. you gel a hundred or mors aud read them all carefully. For a loug lime an association of earnest men and women In this and every stale* of the Union has i been lighting tuberculosis. They - have* won great battles aud tb<* disease is not the victor now a* Il i was a decade or two ago For the * I purpose of empinulng this fight, which must be dona, little Christmas seals are sold lu this county W Guy Brown Is chairman, as be , has been for a long time. Be sure ( to use these* seals on your pack- ! ages and tetters They mean so > mucli aud they add to the spirit , because they will help a great I cause. ( o—o r Youug wen who liiuik they don I have as good a chance as their

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 19.30.

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fat here did are wrong lu every Bn** ’.here is room for those who ai<* williug to team how to do somi-tliing and work at it until they can d" it te tter than the aver* I age person does and after all that's the only kind who succeeded in the old day You can buy a farm these days for less money liiali they <on Id thirty years ago aud you have the advantage of many | improvements, roads, schools, m<>d- j cm conveniences and utilities, building and markets Os course ; you >an do it if you make up your , tnbid to work at it. Answers To Test Questions Below are the answers to the Test Questions printed on Page Two • • | J Yes 3 Hill Terry. 3. 150th anniversary. 4. Bogotu. 5. Rcpublii.oi 6 St Jolm a. 7. Photosphere k. Five o’chw k p m.

*’J Be Practical This Christmas Buy it VD@MSfIHUUUMMMMk !■! ir Make it a Gift for the Home thin (.'hrifttma* ... a beautiful chair, table, M 5J lamp or M»mc other piece of furniture. q We in*ite you to make your selection from our large Mock. You'll find jaat •* a hat yo uwant and at price* yoawant to pay. M | Just A Few Suggestions g u Dec.Table _j, 9 X 12 Ax. Rug .. $20.00 N $ End Table $1.25 9 x] 2 Con. Rug ... SI.OO 3 U Electric l-a.np - $ 1.30 4 Bed Koom •t Haasocks SI.OO Jkjn) „ . ....... U S Occ. Chairs >5.95 .1 ? Hoover Sweepers mooXYOfc-M.* 1 J*;.!' 1 ' lnK U<M m t . t< , lUI N # Kitchen Stools ... SI.SOWT U In. Spring MatU. $10.00" '...... * V.himi M <ti| b SDriit re “ ,e " DOWN Electric Washer* «3lkM) 3 | kißhe P n r Ca B bin.t7s“:“ Radio. $7.50 j i Stucky &Co S MONHOK. INDIANA S

9 Wisconsin lu. Carbon monoxide ■— Household Scrapbook By Roberta Lee Avoid Strake Smoke can ■« avoided In the kit chen wh n baking pancakes if Ute gilddle js rubbed witn a imall Ims nmtoinlng a quantity ot sail. This tmr chn be used for a loirs time, and if the griddle is well-tempered.

—w«» - • gVMWWMMWWMMMFvwMAARRAMWWMAMIAMMAMWWWWW P.D’s GROCERY 122 SOUTH EIGHTH ST. PHONE 3SI Open at S;QC a. m. Cisse at 9.00 p. m. Closed Bundays De'iver>es made from 1:00 a. m. to 6:00 p m. MILNUT A tall cans So R ch It Whips "9 RAISINS Seedless 2 lb pkg 17c 2—2 lb. psgs. 31c FRUIT COCKTAIL Perfects Brand 2 toll cane 25c GELATINE DESSERT. Steck Up For Chnstmsa 6 pkgs 25c MINCE MEAT * 9oz. pkgs. Perfects Brand We DATES Fresh Pitted ... . Ilb Cellophane Bag 15c SALAD DRESSING S"edd». smooth, creamy pt. 1»c — qt. 25c ROASTED PEANUTS buy them by the pound—l lb 15c 2 lbs 25c LARI) Parrots Pure lbs. 1 (With 5 Itoms) Specai For Friday DON T FORGET FREE GROCERIES AGA[N SAT. NIGHT 8 30

It will netri no further greasing. The Oriental Rug The colors, of a real Oriental rug can be revived by wiping over It with a cloth daenpened lu a nuegar and water solution This will bring oht the colors again Dust in Sewing Machine A g<*<>d method for ridding the sewing machine, and other machinery. of lint aud dust is the us** of a bicycle or automobile pump. Trada In a Good Town—Oeaatur

I Modem Etiquette | By ROBERTA LEE J y Is It necessary to acknowledge fhrlstmas cards? A. It is not necessary to write a note of acknowledgement, but one should tr> to Ktnember when next coming in contact with this person to acknowledge receipts of the c ard q Wouldn t It be* all right to Instet upon giving a tip In a restaurant that has a “no Upping ' rule, when some* special service has been rendered? A Not when "no tipping" ia requested. However, one may say, Thank you very much for your kindness." flf9s<| q Is It necessary to answer a wedding invitation that inc ludes an invitation to the reception? A. Yes is s» *»• — was- — 'W - f TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY • * • Dec*. 14. 1919 was Sunday. S COMMON ERROR * Do not say. ’’.My new house will be as large, if not larger i than this one;" say. “as large as this one. It not larger." B W 00 Cause Discomfort bULud /?/?/? r-cul k.vllef from tl.e lolaery W -WW # ot «olds, take HI l iquid - Tablets • Halva - Neva Drops

Rhodes Super Market h, i*ho“ l ' v “' WE IM) NOT MEET PRICES. WE MAKE THEM! Christmas Headquarters for All Holiday Foods at the lowest Priee in History. Only Rhodes can give you these prices! MEATS! MEATS! MEATS! The I urgent Awortment at the ixiweht Price*,. The MoM Sanilan Market is th Citv. qaality and Price Reign at RHODES Market. SHOULDERS- Nice, Lean, Smallwhole .IPjci PORK LOIN ROASTS- Lean and TenderWjfß Fancy lx?an Streaked Package BACON* /2 lb. pkg. lb CANADIAN BACON—AII Uan—3scl FANCY VEAL ROAST-Sweet and Tenderl9cl FANCY VEAL CHOPS—A Real Bargain2lc» FANCY VEAL STEAK-A Treat to Eat27c I FANCY BRANDED BEEF ROAST-Guaranteed 20c-22cS FANCY BRANDED BEEF STEAK—lxiin or Round .... 30cH FANCY BRANDED BEEF BOIL 12'<&1k» Pork Smoked Pure Pork Fresh BRAINS JOWL SAUSAGE Pork Liver 3 ,bs -25c 3^-25 c 10cM Fresh PORK PORK Bulk Pork Hearts i CHOPS STEAK Mince Meat 10c"’ 15c lb - 15c"' IOC SPECIAL SALE ON ALL GENERAL MILLS I'RODl’tlS You cannot afford to miss it! j Caold Medal Flour-Betty Crocker Recipe in sacks. 24*z lb*- ‘M Soft-a-Silk Cake Flour-(iet your Door Chime . .per BISQUICK—For Biscuits and Muffins KIX - KIX-The New Package of Breakfast Food. 2 WHEATIES -Get your “Mystery House Book” - 2 pkg** •* ( | PILLSBURY FLOUR24' 2 tt> RIVAL DOG FOOD 3 large can* SUGAR HEAIXIUARTERS2S Ih. cloth bag SUGAR -10 Ih. cloth bag 51c SUGAR - 5 Ih. cloth bag- J Cigarettes -Camels, Luckies, Chesterfields, Old Golds-Ll’ ■ Huskies -The Sale of the year. Try this breakfast lood -bx* ■ Panry RHODES Beechnut . 1 COFFEE tOFFEE COFFBI 29c 19c 29c lb 20c I OOmE World’s Fair W orld's Fair »J» I 3 tt>. bag COFFEE COFFEE 35c 3" Hi 4sc 18c "* 13« l ORANGES! ORANGES! FRUITS and ' i:<>l*TAßL»l Will r.<i>> a .Ud I rack Siad <4 Al»a>. I**California Navel Orange*. Fancy Head l-eUure ifflej 100 siM ORANGE 30e doz, <> ler -' I „ rw , n - l*S| IM Um OUANOS 2ik 4a*. < ,-"“ m c, r u ' h (k,. e , '?2al 2<H> Um OKAM.K 2k d>«. feLa. *f| 2*>2 size ORANGE 10c dog. Hruwsel Sprout* jf’B •124 size ORANGE 13c doz. Turnip*, fancy |fo J'E Fancy English Walnuts 17e lb Parsnip*, lendet . . 2 Brazil Nut* 17c Ih Green Onion* 3 ihRoasted Peanut* 10c lb Spinach Sailed Peanntaloc lb Carrot*, fancy 3 Ton of Candy to select from. l-eaf f-eltuce ~ l»™ 12'> discount lo all churchea and Mchuol*. Tomatoes, fancy .H* Christ hum Irces. all priceu. Paruley ■ Prices effective Friday and Saturday-

> Rattler in Rlayboa Middletown. Cal—Two lit ' | tie sons of Mrs. Nan. y Gardner *•’ ported to her that there was “an ! electric wire bussing in their play box." Mrs. Gardner Investigated. I Rhe found It was a rattlesnake. A neighbor stopped the bixxiug

— Coppess-Service 6 miler, South of Decatur on ( s 2" CANDY s? 3 lbs 25t PEANUTS lb m 5 tb. box Fancy Chocolates Choc. Covered Virginia Peanuts, lb. PECANS, Georgia Papershells, lb 19.$ MIXED NUTS, New Crop, so, j* English Walnuts, Brazil Nuts Oranges, California, doz. 12 19 22 2918 c Truck load of Florida Oranges, bu. Sl.lj These prices good until Christmas.

MteMMohs. Mia,, |w<chßs may tM* do nnln , 2 *x>n -for protection J|t ** fsvsr. asthma .04 all Utton. Dr Walter ha. invited I' pur|M>m, **l