Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 42, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 June 1923 — Page 4

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UNCLE SAM GETS ’EM ALL IS Uncle Sam going to have to chastise every city and town in Indiana before folks are convinced he means business? District Attorney Elliott, in a statement following pleas of not guilty to violating the Volstead act, made by a score of Anderson citizens, practically served notice to the city that it is next on the Government’s houseeleaning list. The district attorney is threatening to “give the town one goixd cleaning up.” If the Madison County seat is put “on the pan” she may find comfort in the reflection that Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Muncie, Evansville and Gary had been under the Federal vacuum sweeper and Ft. Wayne and South Bend have had a sweep or two and found the process beneficial—from the standpoint of law respecting citizens. Funny, that list, isn’t it? Sooner or later the Government -—in Indiana—gets them all—and how soon some persons forget it. , SAFETY IN CITY POOLS DESPITE life guards, despite regulations, despite precautions officials are bound to observe, a 4-year-old child lost his life in the municipal swimming pool at Ringgold Park. Police reports say evidence showed the lad crawled through a loose place in the high wire fence around the water at a time when guards were off duty and everybody was barred from the place. How long had that wire been loose? Why was it not repaired ? “Lock the barn after the horse is stolen.” Recreation department officials ought to find out just where the blame lies and then “lock the barn” and lock it tightly. Parents of children, cramped up in the hot city, have every right to expect that municipal playgrounds be safe. WAR ON LADY NICOTINE DO you smoke ? The use of tobacco is increasing in Indiana and elsewhere in America. Prohibition unquestionably is largely responsible, for nicotine supplies part of the nerve soothing and physical stimulation that Americans used to get from alcohol. China is having a similar experience, cigarettes gaining in popularity as opium passes out. The waiter at our favorite chop suey restaurant tells us that only the old men smoke opium in China now. The young ones are too sensible. With exceptions, of course. One of these days the scientists will drop a bombshell by comparing the physical “harm’’ of nicotine with alcohol. How many cigarettes are as injurious as one drink of whisky? Few of us realize the enormous increase in the use of tobacco. Especially cigarettes. Back in 1895 the country manufactured only 4,000,000,000 cigarettes a year. Now we make 60,000,000,000 a year—or fifteen times as much —not counting the product of those who roll their own. Out of the 60,000,000,000 of cigarettes being made this year, about 12,000,000,000 will be exported. That leaves about 450 for every man, woman and child in the United States. On top of this are 7.000.000,000 cigars a year and pipe and chewing tobacco galore. One reason for the increase in use of cigarettes is the higher price of cigars. Before the war, three out of every five cigars sold at retail were five-centers. Did it ever occur to you that prohibition of tobacco is far irom impossible? Students of mob psychology and mass social movements are, in many cases, claiming that tobacco prohibition is an ultimate certainty. Maybe it seems a laughing matter now. But it’s only a few years since the idea of national prohibition of alcohol, as a beverage, seemed equally ridiculous. Tol aeco prohibition would have, supporting it, the vast army of ethically warped who are instinctively opposed to others enjoying anything they themselves personally dislike. Tobacco, however, would be a hard industry to kill It is .rrown on farms, with 2,000,000 acres devoted to it ° Ver 60,000 American tobacco factories, employing .183,000 people. And Uncle Sam collects from this industry $300,000,000 a year.

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You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Indianapolis Times' Washington Bureau, 1322 N. Y. Avenue, Washington, B, C„ inclosing 2 cents in stamps. MedicaJ legal, love and marriage advice cannot be given, uor can extended research be undertaken, or papers, speeches, etc be prepared. Unsigned letters cainot be answered, but all letters are confidential, and receive per- . sonal replies.—Editor. t • " • | What Ls the purpose and history of the Colonial Dantes? Organized in New York Citj 1890, purpose, the collection of manuscripts, traditions, relics, etc., of colonial and revolutionary times, and commemoration of the success of the revolution. Membership is restricted to women who are directly descended from some ancestor of distsinction who came to reside in an American colony before 1776. Headquarters, 324 Lexington Ave.. New York City. Corresponding : secretary, Miss A. A. Sands. i r Does dynamite blow up or down? Both, says Science Service. High explosures are so suddenly converted Into gas that they do not have time ‘to seek out the lines of least reslst•ance and their enegry is consequently s exerted equally all around. Is there in the National Museum a si one composed entirely of iron? There is in the museum a meteoric stone brought from Mexico which contains approximately 90 per cent Iron and 10 per cent nickel. Is the S2O gold piece nearer the size of the silver dollar or silver half dollar? It is five-thousandths of an inch nearer the size of the half dollar. —:— C'an frogs be raised in captivity in the city? As frogs require living. moving food it is practically impossible to raise them in the city, unless one has a v(ov large pond with all tho natu-

ral surroundings, such as tall grass, plenty of mud and sand, and trees with large leaves under which the frog could go, as is Its usual habit. W here did the comb originate? Probably In Egypt. Both wooden and ivory combs, toothed on one side or on both sides, have been found In ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman tombs. Is soda, used as a tooth wash, harmful to the teeth? No, it is prescribed in some cases where there is much acid in the meuth. It ls not very effective, however. as a tooth paste. Prepared chalk and iris root are inexpensive, and much better for the purpose. Milk of magnesia is much better for a mouthwash than soda. Is there a species of hawk known as the chicken hawk? Technically there is not; practically any of the many varieties of hawks will steal and eat chickens. Why is navigation difficult in the Bay of Biscay? Because of the prevalence of northwest winds and the existence of the violent Renners current. How many persons were employed by the railroads in 1922 and what was the total compensation paid them? 1,646,244 were employed, total compensation, $2,669,180,772. Give me a remedy which wifi prevent the hair from turning grey. The following is said to be of help; Sulpher, two ounces; bay rum, eight ounces. Sulphur to degree strengthenn'the pigment, that is, the natural coloring matter of the hair.

RESPECT TO FLAG IGNORED ♦ Here Are Proper Rules That Should Be Followed on Fourth, AT OTHER TIMES, TOO Decorations Often Are Misplaced on Speaker’s Stand, When Congressman Whazzisname, home in Indiana for the summer, or a town’s leading citizen fares forth to deliver the patriotic oration at the Fourth of July celebration, he may ride to the scene in an automobile swathed with American flags and thunder from a platform draped with the same emblem. It's all wrong, says the National Flag Conference, which is calling attention to the proper manner in which to display the American flagBriefly, the code is: When carried in a parade with other flags, the United States emblem should be at the right of the line or in front of it. In decorating the speaker's platform. spread the flag above and behind the speaker and do not use it for covering the table. In decorating an automobile, fly the flag, preferably from the radiator cap; never use it for draping the car. Old Glory in Center When a number of flags are grouped or displayed from staffs, Old Glory should be In the center or at the highest point of the group. Never fly any other flag above or to the right of the American flag. Never dip the colors for any reason, except when saluting the flag of a foreign nation. Always display the flag with the field of stars toward the right (the observer’s left) when on a wall or the side of a house. When hung in the middle of the street, as between buildings, the union should be to the north in an east-and-west strdet, and to the east in a north-and-south street. Never use the flag for festooning, draping or in any similar manner. For draping, etc., use colored bunting, the blue above, the white in the middle and the red below. Overlapping Improper Never overlap any pennant or emblem on the American flag, or display such above It or to the right of/ it. Never use the flag as a covering for a ceiling. In displaying the flag in a church, it should be from a staff placed on the congregation’s right as they face the clergyman with the service flag. State flag or other emblem on the left wall. If in the chancel the flag should be placed on the clergyman's right as he faces the congregation.

What Editors Are Saying

•Locusts (Ft. Wayne News-Sentinel) Here’s a bit of cheering news. The 17-year-locust is due in Indiana this year. Really, if it’s not one thing it’s another. The mosquitoes have been bad enough without further annoyance from the insect world. The 17-year-locust is a destructive little critter with absolutely no conception or appreciation of property values. -I- 'l' -I* Busses ' (Daily Clintonian. Clinton) The busses assuredly are appreciated by both the business interests and the public, in Clinton. It is not a sign of hostility, but a feeling that it must be done which has called for some regulatiof! as to their parking, along with parking o(;her cars. If there were only a satisfactory terminal for busses, it would be better for all concerned. -I- -I- -|- Parks (Rushville Republican) The projected Memorial Park for Rushville probably will be at greater benefit to the next generation than to the present one, though those who will be responsible for its coming into existence expect to derive much pleasure from it. The city council and the people of Rushville, in deciding to add thirty acres of land to the present city park, have started a movement that will mean much to the future of Rushville, and that will be of great service to those who are to carry on after those now in the middle of life’s journey have passed off the stage of action. With this idea in mind, it will be well for the city authorities to proceed carefully and to do nothing without giving serious thought to what effect it will have on the coming generation in Rushville and vicinity. -I- -I- -IKindness (Marion Leader-Tribune) The disposition to criticise must be foiight and beaten before we can ever hope to reach the place which this community should occupy. We think one of the finest things the Twelve Thirteen Club, or some other organization associated with the Association of Commerce, or some civic club, could possibly do would be to set aside a "Kind Word Week" when every one would be expected to say Bomerthing good for his city and its government, its advantages in every branch, and in eevry activity. A week of boosting might create anew morale in the community and develop a tendency to commend which would remain. Surely it is worth trying. -I- -I- IState Guards (Columbus Ledger) The people of Columbus should appreciate the local unit of the National Guard and instead of scoffing at the soldiers who are ready at all times to defend their country should be willing to co-operate with them at all times. Columbus needs the National Guard unit and the National Guard unit needs the support of the substantial men and women of the city. V

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TOM SIMS SAYS: A human heart weighs about nine ounces, while a sweetheart may weigh as much as 300 pounds. * * * Maybe the weeping willows weep because it is too hot to laugh. • • • Cows used to get scared*and run when they saw an auto. Now they run when they see a horse. • • • What tickles a cat more than seeing a dog muzzled? * * * They could take in more money by making world champ prize fights best two out of three. • • • Vacations are dangerous. The firm may learn it. can get along about as well without you. • • * Besides helping grow crops a good hard rain may keep our ball team from losing a game. • • Proposed twelve-mile liquor limit to replace the three-mile limit seems to mean twelve miles inland. • * * Secretary of Treasury Mellon knows his business. He has gone to Europe where our treasury is. * * * Some bunch of dirty crooks passed SBO,OOO counterfeit money on an honest Halifax bootlegger. * * * Tokio radio fans heard people singing in New York, where they have something to sing about. • • • Greatest optimist on record so far is a St Louis man who was caught stealing heavy underwear. • * • Crepe de chine is worn as mourning for your bank account. * * * Opium dealer arrested in Florida was caught napping by the cops. Explain It By BERTON BRALEY THE Grand Panjandrum sits and thinks By the shore of the sobbing sea, And whenever the Grand Panjandrum winks, Which he does quite frequentlee, The Snickery Fish come up to laugh Sometimes for an hour or two. Or maybe it’s only an hour and a half, But what does that mean to you ? rhe Grand Panjandrum’s shape is queer And subject to frequent change, And whether you view him front or rear. He’s certainly very strange; He's a circular cone with a spiral twist, Which is known to a very few, I’ll tell you more if you still insist, But what would It mean to you? When the Grand Panjandrum goes to sleep He snores In a minor strain, Which causes the Snickery Fish to weep And laugh in a way insane; But what does all of this mean to you? Why, nothing that I can seel But the verse is done that I had to do— And that’s what it means to me { (Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Ind.)

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THORN IN PATH FOR ‘HENNERY’ V Electoral College May Cause Ford to Stumble at Finish, SENATOR RAPS HANDICAP Would Rid Country of Present System of Voting for President, BY JOHN CARSON, Times Staff Correspondent 'W 7 ASHINGTON. June 29.—8 - U\' tween Henry Ford and the * presidency stands the electoral college. If Ford is an independent candidate in 1924, the one thing that will contribute more to his defeat, or less to his victory, will be this old instrument, a nullity except in an hour of political Insurrection. In Ford’s case, this statement may be a little stronger than is warranted, but Col. Theodore Roosevelt felt the burden of the electoral college and Roosevelt had a well-organized party behind him. Senator Norris is seeking a constitutional amendment ridding the country of the electoral college. Norris insists the only thing the "college” does is to hamper any independent movement for the presidency. “By getting rid of the electoral college, we’d have the name of the presidential candidates printed on the ballot,” Norris explains. “That would permit an Independent candidate to run or the presifdency. Under the electoral college system, the name of the candidate does not go on the ballot. Names of the electors do. Now, if an Independent candidate arises, he must first organize to get electors in every State and then, more than that, he must educate or acquaint the voters with the fact they are his electors, that by voting for these certain individuals, they’ll vote for him. “Under this handicap. I don’t think there’s much chance for independent candidates. But, for instance, had Hiram Johnson’s name been on the ballot in 1920, I think there may have been a good chance for his election.

Indiana Sunshine

Women in the vicinity of Franklin were pinch hitters on more than a hundred farms, and the shortage of farm labor did not affect the county. The fair farmerettes mounted binders, and with determined jaws braved the terrific heat of the harvest fields. Through the country with a wheelbarrow—that’s the way J. S. Leddy, his wife and two small children are traveling. They passed through Logansport, giving their address as somewhere in the United States, and their destination as somewfhere in the southern part of the State. The wheelbarrow contains all their earthly belongings, weighing more than 300 pounds. Elkhart is experiencing one of the greatest periods of growth In its history, figures In the city building department show.

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LAUGHS Dad Hustles Time and Place: The Perkins bedroom at 10 p. m. Mrs. Perkins (softly)—John! No answer. (Not so softly)—John, wake up! “Ho-hum! Whatja want?” “Did you mail that letter I gave you this morning?” “Yep!” “Are you sure?” “Posilutely! I’m not so forgetful as all that, I reckon. I remember mailing that letter as soon as you gave it to me.” “Oh, well, I just wanted to make sure. That was a letter I sent to mother telling her not to come next week, because I ” "Gosh! Why didn’t you say so at first! Where the blankety-blank-blank are my pants? Throw over that collar. will you! I’m just going out for a little air. Be right back.” —Crosaville Ten-Chron. The Lady Next Door “Who is that woman you just bowed to?” “Oh, she’s my next-door neighbor.” “But she didn’t return your bow.” “No; she never returns anything.” —Christian Advocate. Hubby’s Worry “You can’t imagine how much troubled my husband is about my health.” “Well, look at the high funeral expenses nowadays.”—Fliegonde Blaetter.

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j or painted a landscape on the brain of 1 man. That drinking it, with a single draught I would hear the voice of the lark at the early morning tide, and the song of men and maidens come together at the sweet refrain of the harvest home; that, with a single draught, I would have the sweet breath of June and the rich fruitage of autumn. “And, by the eternal gods! When I read that letter, my docket was cleared and I had no business!" They are filming the Ten Commandments. but movie censors may cut out four or five. •* * i While hog prices are down to the 1911 level, hogs evidently have nothing to do with pork. * • * Some day they are going to lightning bugs for not keeping tail lights burning. tg

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