Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1920 — Page 12

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SCHOOL TOTS OWN JUDGES OF LITERATURE Imaginary Characters and Action Favored in Survey Made by Library. SITE TO BE BOUGHT Children of Indianapolis entertain some novel Ideas concerning literature, ■ecording to a report made to the Indianapolis school board last night by Charles E. Rush, city librarian. Mr. Rush called attention to a survey made under direction of Miss Carrie E. Scott, supervisor of the children's department of the library, in an effort to determine what improvements are needed to guide the literary pursuits of children. Twelve thousand questionnaires had been sent to city schools and 6,063 responses received. Os this number 3.754 children have library cards, 2,011 desire cards and St 4 either did not care for them or their parents objected. The children submitted votes on their favorite book and it was learned that the twelve most popular books amons school children do not agree with the list recommended for their reading. IMAGINARY CHARACTERS ROVED DY CHILDREN. Books of highly imaginary character, or those with idealism and throbbing in action, rank among the favorites, including the Alger books, Elsie Dinsmore, Tom Swift, Billy Whiskers. Csstleman Books. Rover Boys and the Dave Porter Series. Many books written for adults and not exactly rating first also met with much approval. , Authors were somewhat confused among the juvenile readers. James Whitcomb Riley was named as the author of "‘Robinson Crusoe." "Robin Hood,” ‘"Helen's Babies" and “The Rosary." "Alii-e In Wonderland" was attributed to Henry Wadsworth I.ongfellow and Booth Tarkington was credited 'With having written "Peck's Bad Boy.” Reasons given for admiring books were because they are "exsiding," “sad,” “funny." "inneresting.” “full of mlstary" and "thrilling advenshers." 5J15.000 OFFERED FOR SCHOOL SITE. The board last night authorized an offer of fV>,OO!) to heirs of the Topp estate for the purchase of property near Thirty-fourth and Meridian streets as a site for the proposed north side high school. Scott Brewer, who was engaged to get options on sites for School No. 8, reported three obtained. ranging in amounts from S?O,6OC> to $39,600. School No. 5 is now located at Washington and California streets, but on account of a lack of space for a proposed new building plans to move the site are now being considered. A meeting of citizens at the school will be held Thursday night with members of the school board, for determining the feeling of school patrons concerning a new location. A bid for a temporary loan of $260,000. made jointly by thj Merchants National bank. Fletcher Savings and Trust Company. Indiana National bank. Indiana Trust Company and the Fletcher American National bank was accepted by the board at an interest rate of 6 per cent. The loan was made to realize funds with which to pay school teachers a S2OO boDus on the past year's work. $200,000 BONDS SOLI) CHICAGO BANK. Bonds amounting to $200,000 were sold by the board to the Harris Trust arid Savings benk of Chicago for $182.:60, representing a discount of 9 i>er cent, which is the largest yet granted by the school city. Plans for immediate efforts to sell the school administration building at Meridian and Ohio streets, met with objection on the part of Commissioners C. L. Barry and Julia B. Tutewiler. The building was appraised by the Real Estate Board, which valued the grounds at 5300,00 and the building at $73,000. C. E. Crippin, president, suggested that steps be taken to negotiate a sale of the property and prepare arrangements for

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another building, but after some discussion the matter was delayed. Bids on coal for the coming school year were received from the Indianapolis Coal Company and the J. K. Morris Coal Company and taken under advisement until the next meeting. Bids on genera] supplies were turned over to a special committee for consideration. The purchase of anew delivery truck for the public library was approved by the board. Speedway Wireless Wafts Music Here Music by wireless is the latest in Indianapolis. A practical demonstration of transmitting sounds other than voices by waves is being given by the United States wireless station at the .Speedway and tbe station owned by L. O. Hamilton, 2011 North Alabama street. Phonograph records played at the Speedway station were plainly audible at Mr. Hamilton's home. It has been found by the experiment that speech can be transmitted almost as clearly by the reproducing method of Capt. Stephen Blair, chief engineer at the air service station here, as over telephone wires. Electric Medics Here for State Convention Members of the Indiana Electric Medical association are in the city today for the two-days’ convention of the organization at the Lincoln hotel. It is the fifty-sixth annual conference of the association. Officers of the association are Dr. Mrtl. Porter of Elnora. president; Dr. J. H. Ashabranner of New Albany, first vice Dr. J. W. Gage of Indianapolis, second vice president; Dr. J. E. Holman of Indianapolis, secretary, and Dr. C. A. Tindall of Shelbyville, treasurer. An elaborate speaking program has been arranged.

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Woman Arrested Because of Letter Mamie C. Beasley, 1206 East Twentieth street, is held In the county jail in de fault of SI,OOO bond on a charge of violating the postal laws. She is alleged to have sent an obscene letter to Mrs. D. D. Christopher, Hammond, Ind. According to the department of Justice she sent the letter inclosed. In an envelope to the postmaster at Chicago ind had him forward it in an effort to conceal its origin. She was taken into custody by Deputy United States Marshal J. P. Gavin. U. S. Limit on Sugar Profits Here 2 Cents Wholesalers are allowed 1 cent profit on u pound of sugar and retailers 2 cents In price specifications received here today by department of justice officials, from Attorney General Palmer. It is understood federal authorities are to maintain a more careful watch over alleged juggling In sugar prices. Irish Mob Slays 2 Officers, Wounds 1 CORK, May 12.—Sergt. Garrey and Constable Harrington were shot dead and Constable Doyle was dangerously wounded here late last night when they were fired on by a group of armed men while on their way to district headquarters. One Killed, 5 Hurt in Texas Tornado PARIS, Texas, May 12. —One dead, five injured and several thousand dollars in property damaged was the toll today of a tornado which brushed through hero yesterday.

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For Your Health’s Sake Come In Your physician will admit that many , h bodily ills are directly traceable to neglect of the teeth. From the teeth, severe chronic stomach disorders are very common. We get at the seat, of the trouble, then build the beautiful teeth that look as natural as human skill can make them. EITELJORG & MOORE, Dentists Corner East Market Straet and Circle. (.round Floor. Lady Attendant.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1920.

DOG HILL PARAGRAFS —Mg T** | Raz Barlow Thursdayed in TlekviUe and while waiting for something to happen he leaned against some fresh paint. • • Salem Barlow, our eminent banjopicker, announces that he will give nil open-air concert on the front porch at the Rye Straw store Saturday afternoon. His last concert there broke up in a big dog tight. • • • The blustry winds of springtide have subsided, and Luke Mathewsla's whiskers have quieted down. Doctor’s Death Due to Ulcerated Tooth DAVENPORT, la., May 12.—Dr. T. D. Starbuek died here this morning as a result of blood poisoning. An ulcerated tooth whs the cause.

These funny looking characters compose the Arabic name of the big oriental phantasia the Shriners are to give at the Murat Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night, May 24, 25 and 26, which will be open to the public. Reserve one of these nights for “Arabv” and see how the Shriners do things; see the gorgeous costumes, scenery and equipment which have cost the temple $50,000; see the skilled Arab patrol, more proficient than any professional organization; hear the Nomad band and the Hejaz Rahouis in the weird music of the desert; hear the Chanters in oriental harmony; see the gun squad in feature drills and dancing girls from the Caliph’s harem. There’ll be comedians, too, who will please you. All these features have never before been presented at a public performance. Dancing and refreshments after each performance also are on the program and will round-out a full evening of entertainment differentfrom the usual theatrical production. The seat sale will open at the Murat Monday morning, May 17, at 9 a. in., and mail orders will be filled at that time. Prices—s2.so, $2.00 and $1.50, war tax included. Watch for the parade Saturday afternoon, May 15 at 3 p. m.

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PAINT 1,500 gallons of high prude mixed paint to lx* sold at a remarkably low price. We purchased this paint, last rail for our Indianapolis store, but have moved our store to Clayton, lnd., and do not have much demand there for paint. Will deliver In In* dianapolis, 25 colors '.o select from, at s2.t>s per gallon. C. F. Edmonson Hdw. Cos. CLAYTON, IND. For further information phone R. E. Sullivan, Irvington 25)20, after (S p. in.

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