Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 255, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 March 1921 — Page 4

CONSERVATION IS DEBT TO FUTURE State Bulletin Hits Waste of Resources. ■Conservation Is comparatively new In this country because ours Is a virgin continent and we were blesaed with an abundance of native wealth,” says a bulletin of the State department of conservation. "However, we have been prodigal and failed to nourish or properly cere for this great endowment. Reckless extravagance and frequent despoliation seem to have tbeen the order of things. “For 100 years we have been destructive instead of constructive, until at last there was an awakening and conservationists realized that native wealth, seemingly inexhaustible, was in danger of disappearing unless care and precaution were employed in the spending. The great war, with its unprecedented de.mand for production in both agriculture and Industry, hastened the awakening from a stupor brought on by too much wealth. “Conservation and judicious utilization, together with perpetuation and propagation of those renewable resources, are ▼ltaly essential in order that this great Nation maintain its lead among nations of the world. The time is here for prompt and intelligent action In conserving and using wisely what remains of our native wealth. It is Indeed criminal to delay. The perpetuation of our resources and conservative utilization constitute a debt we owe the present generation as well a those of the future.” CLOSED SEASON FOR TAKING FISH New Law Designed to Conserve Species. With the passage cf a bill by the Legislature and signed by the Governor enacting a closed season on fishing in Indiana, the State department of conservation is beseiged with letters from persons al\ over the State inquiring as to what measure out of several proposed really became a law. The law in question prohibits fishing for black bass and blue gills from April 80 to June 16, during the spawning season. and makes It unlawful for any person to have either of these species of fish in their possession during the aforementioned period. Some confusion exists as to the exact dates set down in the new law as the bill which created it Is a part only of the original bill introduced by Representative James. The James bill called for a closed season on nearly all species of fish from May 15 to July 1. The bill, as finally passed, is a combination of H. B. 42 and H. B. 4, and was drafted by George N. Mannfeld. superintendent of the division of fish and game of the conservation department. This bill carried an emergency clause and the law Is now in effect. Governor McCray having signed the bill. “Passage of this bill,” says Mr. Mannfeld, “Is a marked step forward In conserving two very valuable species of fish inhabiting Hoosier waters. For several years conservative sportsmen worked at each legislative session for the enactment of a closed season protecting the bass during the nesting period. Passage by this Legislature is the culmination of many years, work by sportsmen all over Indiana who advocated the measure and educated the selfish angler to its necessity.”

Government Jobs Open, Carson Says An unusually large number of Government positions are now open, according to an announcement made today by William A. Carson, acting secretary of the civil service board. Among positions for which examlnatons will be held within the next two months are the following: Typewriter repairman for Ft. Harrison, agent for field service, income tax auditor, resident auditor for Washington, D. C.; educational director and teacher for vocational education for the public health service, forestry assistant, telegraph operator, instrument maker, electrical and mechanical aid, aeronautical draftsman, dairy hushandman, predatory animal Inspector and biological assistant, radio aid, scientific assistant. Pull Information ns to dates of examination and requirements may be obtained at 421 Federal building. Size of Fish Net Held Illegal; Farmer Fined Ben Hempseed, a farmer residing sooth of Vernon, paid a fine and costs amounting to S2O in a Justice of the Peace Court on a plea of possessing a slxteen-foot drtg net, department of conservation officials announced today. Hempseed was arrested by the Jennings County sheriff and deputies, who found the illegal size net when they made an unsuccessful search of his premises for illicit liquor. Industry Invades Famous Workhouse LONDON, March 4. —Immortalized by Dickens In “Oliver as the workhouse where Oliver “asked for more” St. George's workhouse Is to be taken over as a linoleum and furniture warehouse. The actual boiler In which the daily fkre was cooked is to be preserved in Southwark Museum. No Craps Game With One Dice, Is Holding CHICAGO. March 4.—When Is a dice game not a craps game? When there Is only one dice. This was the ruling of Judge Stewart In police court here In discharging twelve men arrested In a gambling house raid. At the same time the Judge confiscated the “pot” of $lB-38 and ordered it given to an aged widow’.

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On Fine Furniture , Furnishings and Rugs

Even the New Spring Merchandise is Included The most remarkable thing about this offering is the fact that it comes right at the start of the Spring season, in advance of house-cleaning time, when most families are figuring on buying new furniture. Yet, in spite of the fact that we could easily sell the new Spring merchandise at its regular prices, we are offering even the newest Spring shipments, those that have been just unpacked, at the same reductions as prevail on our stock in general. You can furnish a room or a home at a saving of from a fourth to a half.

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, MARCH 4,1921.

Every article in our entire eleven floor building (with one exception of Columbia Grafonolas and Records) marked down right at the start of the season. If you know Indianapolis you know the Sommers reputation for quality. You know that here are carried not only the best values in modern furniture, pianos, rugs, stoves, etc., but the kind of fine period furniture that inspires admiration in the most exclusive of homes. All of this fine furniture is now on sale—right at the start of the season, at savings of one-fourth to one-half. The 25% saving applies to all our regular lines—the greater reductions have been made on a big assortment of odds and ends, discontinued patterns, etc. In many cases the present reductions are made on goods that was specially priced just a few weeks ago, and discounts are taken from the lowest prices at which the goods have been marked in recent seasons. Goods purchased during this sale will be held 30 days for delivery , if desired

You Will Recognize The Well-Known Makes As Quality Leaders Here are just a few of the choice makes featured in this price reduction: Karpen davenports and suites, Kroehler davenports and suites, Madden davenports and suites, Showers suites, Simmons beds, Dr. Price felt mattresses, Charter Oak, Favorite, Eclipse and New Victor stoves and ranges, Knabe Bros, and Smith and Nixon pianos and player pianos, Bellman player pianos, Napanee Dutch Kitchenettes, Alexander Smith Sons & Cos., W. and J. Sloan and Bigelow-Hartford rugs, etc., etc.

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