Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 228, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 December 1926 — Page 7

DEO. 29, 1926

HUMAN LIFE SPAN INCREASED THIRTY ISNOW72 Scientists Told Greater Length Due to Safer and Better Living. bv Tni/rff Prrx PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.—The miracles which modern science is perforrping for the progress and development of the human race continued to be spread in profusion to day before the convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Papers read before the society and its group meetings during the first day of the convention and at last night’s sessions stressed the following points: The human life span has been increased thirty years, Prof. T. Wingate Todd of Western Reserve University said. Study of 1,500 skulls has shown him that the ancient life span ended most frequently at 42 years, while today it is 72. The difference was attributed to greater safety and improved living conditions. Boys Grow Taller The average height of the Amerihas increased two and oneInches in the last fifty years, better control of infantile diseases, knowledge of vitamins and the power of sunlight, Dr. Horace Gray of.Chicago told the anthropological section. Study of Mars has shown the summer temperature at the south of the planet to be 77 degrees, ideal for life. W. W. Coblentz and C. P. Lampland of the Government Bureau of (Standards reported. I 1 ine ancestry is not more likely to produce a superior type of man or a genius than the masses of the people, Dr. Raymond Pearl of Jolins Hopkins University, said. He added that the tricks of heredity can be relied on to produce in the futhre, as in the past, such geniuses as Shakespeare, Lincoln and Pasteur from the common people. Greed Causes Crime Crime is not due to weak intellect, but to greed, a group of sociologists concluded after a discussion of crime and its cures. Most criminals rate high in intelligence tests, they reported. Prompt trails, swift conviction and adequate punishment were urged as cures. Dr. Joseph Mayer of Tufts College mid crime costs the Nation $4,000,000,000 annually and must be curbed by “high moral endeavor” on the part of the citizens or it will destroy civilization. Herbert Hoover, secretary of Commerce, in an address, pleaded for greater Federal aid to scientific research. Less than $10,000,000 annus being spent on pure scientific rch, he said. res of other subjects in almost every field of science were covered in the papers read. SEARCH FOR ‘THE CAT’ Chicago Police Seek Youth Who Robbed Six Women in Night. Bu I'nited Press CHICAGO, Dec. 29.—A hundred or more policemen searched the west side early today for a youthful footpad, who has robbed and abused Chicago women for months. During the period of three hours previous to the police search, six young women reported terrifying cxpei iences with “the cat” as ” the Jobber has been termed. Reports of his escapades have tricked into police headquarters for months, one and two per night. But last night he seemed determined to make it his Ibusiest. • As a result he obtained about R4OO Lion the six girl*. The loot inV mod two diamond rings.

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Three fire companies made a dangerous run over snowy streets at Anderson when a man went to a fire alarm box to mail a letter. He thought It was a letter box. Isolation of Ellettsville, which resulted when the Monon railroad discontinued Its accommodation trains, is over. Bloomington postofflee has put the town on a bus mail route. Murray Gordon, Greensburg newspaper man, will stick to reporting for thrills hereafter. He went coasting with some children and was thrown off, injuring his knee. Vocational students at Muncie High School will hold open house Jan. 3 at an eight-room home which they built. Monon railroad has announced

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morial hospital. The dog was locked up. Bourbon now has only one bank. ( Merger of the Bourbon BanV 'ng Company and the first State Bank lias been aannounced. SHRINERS ARE HOSTS Children Entertained by Show, Party at Murat Temple. With a vaudeville show followed by a Christmas party, the children of Shrlncrs were entertained at Murat Temple Tuesday afternoon. The entertainment was under the direction of George M. Speigel, potentate. Arthur B. Wagner acted as manager of the vaudeville show and lined up a program of thrills and laughs. Refreshments were served and a box of candy presented every child. In the evening the older members of the family had their hour with dancing and music.

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Victrolas —Phonographs All Less Than Original Price Used and Demonstrating Machines of nationally known makes—Wonderful Bargains. 1 Victrola Upright, originally $150.00. .. —535.00 1 Victrola Upright, originally $185.00... —569.50 1 Pettis Special Console Model, originally QQ 1 Pooley Console, originally $75.00 -$27.00 1 Lauter Console, originally $75.00 427.00 1 Pathe Upright, originally $75.00 -$19.50 1 Emerson Upright, originally $75.00 -$19.50 1 Victrola Upright, originally $225,00 _573.50 1 Victrola Console, originally $115.00... —539.50 1 Victrola Upright, originally $110.00... —529.50 1 Pooley Console, priginally $75.00.... 1 Victrola Console, originally $200.00... -—589.50 —Pettis, radios and victrolas, fifth floor. If Santa Claus Didn’t Bring The Right Toys You can fool him by buying them tomorow and SAVE A LOT —Hundreds of Toys at End of the Year Reductions. (24) Tool Chests, originally tyr* $6.50, now (11) Small Wagons, originally qa $1.50, now 0/C (9) Doll Carriages, originally f|o f n $4.75, now (21) Kiddie Cars, originally d0 A A $3.00, now (24) Wonderwood Sets for making flowers, originally $1.50, now | i/C (27) Mechanical Tractions and Trailers, originally SI.OO, now DUC (40) Infant Dolls, originally qq $4.75, now JU (78) Cuddly Animals and Dolls, originally SI.OO, now OUC (25) Toy Garages, originally d* | $2.75, now (54) Around the World Flyers Game, CO originally SI.OO, now ijt/C (14) Roly Polys, originally SI.OO, now JUC (14) Peter Rabbits, originally (25) Toy Sewing Baskets on Stand, on originally 69c, now LttjC (4) Desk and Chair Sets, originally $10.75, now (12) Red Tables, originally r“A SI.OO, now SUC (14) Moving Picture Machines, AT originally $5.45, now —Pettis, basement.

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Fancy Aprons 75c Regular SI.OO Values Well made of black sateen and at an extra special price tomorrow. Women’s Sweaters $1.98 . $2.95 to $3.98 Values Odds and ends of women's sweaters that are a bargain at this low price. While they last, 91.98 each.

11* 1 T\ • Your opportunity to buy at these low bedding and Domestics "zrthe wearing qualities are unimpaired

Wash Cloths 5c Each 10c Values Big savings on a little item. Only 100 to sell at this low price. 48 Bleached Seamless Sheets $1 Each $1.39 Values Size 81x90 inches. Linene ll l /zc Yard 23c Value Wonderful opportunity for the home sewer to buy linene at half price tomorrow.

Women’s Colton Dresses $1.49 $2.49 to $2.98 Values One rack of women's dresses slightly soiled,, but attractive for home wear when laundered. Misses’ Middies 75c Regular SI.OO Values Neat wash middies which the school girl needs in quantities.

40 Panel Curtains 69c Each Panel curtains 36 Inches wide by 2% yards long, finished with 3-inch silk fringe. Ecru only. Pillow Cases 21c 35c Values Size 36x42 inches; only 36 to sell at this special price. 10 Stenciled Bedspreads Yz Price $4.25 Regular $8.50 values.

Girls’ and Juniors’ Wear End of the Year Reductions 3 Groups of Girls’ Frocks Georgettes, Crepes and Voiles 8 to 14 Years Originally $3.95 Originally $8.95 Originally $14.95 to $5.95, Now to $10.95, Now to $16.50, Now $2.94 $5.94 $9.94 2 Groups of Junior Frocks Smart Frocks for street, afternoon and party wear in good colors; 13, 15, 17 years. _„ . _ _ lOriginally $17,50 to Originally $14.95 (PQ Q A $29.50, (PlO 114 to $19.50, Now £ ow ; Further Reductions on All Coats Girls’Smocks, originally $1.79; , AA Bale Price ....PiUU Girls’ Sweaters, originally $2.95, $5.95; A A Sale Price yLtTJ Girls’ Blanket Robes, originally $2.95; A A Sale Price —Pettis, second floor. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s HANDKERCHIEFS Originally 5c to $1.75 Now V 2 Price 3c to 88c HANDKERCHIEFS for EVERYBODY—SAVINGS for EVERYBODY! Every kind included —all the broken assortments and incomplete lines left from a smashing holiday business. Novelty crepe Handkerchiefs, Linen Handkerchiefs, Crepe Handkerchiefs, every pretty style ami color. Initial Handkerchiefs for men and women included; ALL AT HALF ORIGINAL PRICES. —Pettis, street floor. Boxed Stationery V 2 Price (Regular Price 85c to $5.00) High grade linen paper (24 to 48 sheets to the box) with plain or fancy envelopes to match. NOW, HALF of % original prices, 43c to $2.50. f —Pettis, street floor. Lace Curtains and Panels 1, 2 and 3-Pair Lots , If you have 1, 2 or 3 windows that nied new curtains this is your opportunity to fit them out. at a real saving. Naturally these lace and madras curtains are,our best sellers since they have almost sold out. All ], 2 or 3-Pair lots go at HALF ORIGINAL PRICES. —Pettis, third floor. Gift Perfumes, V 2 Price Originally 25c to $1.75, Now 13c to 88c Assorted odors in pretty gift packages. —Pettis, street floor. REMNANTS—MUSLIN Bleached and unbleached muslins and sheetings. Bleached Pillow Tubing Plain and fancy outing Hannels. Now 1-3 Off Original Prices —Pettis, street floor.

Women’s Rayon Bloomers $1.19 $1.49 Values^ Durable and non-clinging bloomers of rayon specially priced tomorrow, $1.19. Women’s Outing Flannel Gowns Sizes 16 and 17. 79c Regular 98c Values

11 Rayon Bedspreads $2.75 $3.75 Values Pink only In size 80x105 inches. Silk and Cotton Remnants , Special , Yz Price While 300 yards last silk and cotton remnants at half price. 12 Pattern Table Cloths 79c Each Size 68x54 inches. Mercerized damask, round or square; hemstitched and scalloped finish.

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Women’s C harmeuse-Stripe Bloomers 69c Regular 89c Values A group specially priced for tomorrow’s selling. Rayon Step-Ins and Vests 75c Regular 89c and $1 Values Good looking garments at an exceptional price.

Bleached and Unbleached Toweling Crash 6Y2c Yard 10c Value 16 inches wide. While 180 yards last, 6J/ 2 c a yard. , Part Linen Suitings Vz Price 16 l /zc Yard 36 inches wide. While 150 yards laßt, half price. a yard.