Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 300, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 March 1927 — Page 7

MARCH 24,1927

CONTRACTS AWARDED ■rCompletion of Concrete Pavement to P Rusliville Promised by Fall. % Contracts have'been awarded for paving the last section of State Rd. 52, from Indianapolis to Rushville, and completion of a concrete highway. between the two cities is expected by fall, according to announcement by the State highway commmission today. The contract, providing for construction of 13.76 miles of concrete pavement on Rd. 52, between Julietta and Morristown, in Shelby and Hancock Counties, was awarded the J. M. Robertson & Sons Company, Terre Haute, ht $231,788.55, more than $16,000 below the engineer’s estimate. The IJarshman & Jarrell Company of Frankfort, Ind., was awarded the contract for grading an eight-mile stretch of Rd. 30, between Hanna and a point 1.5 miles west of Hamlet, a distance of about ifght miles. Contract price was |47,276.08. The Seeman Construction Company of Goshen, Ind., was given the contract for grading a one-third-mile stretch of State Rd. 31, one-half-mile west of Bunker Hill, in Miami County. URGES CARE AT POLLS Rucker Stresses Importance of Electing Capable Officials. Importance of electing men of good character and ability to public k office was stressed by Alvah J. RuckPer, former city corporation counsel, in an address "Wednesday night before the Men’s Club of the Sutherland Avenue Presbyterian Church. The speaker made inference to the political evils resulting'fcom the frequent large subscriptions to campaign funds by big corporations. Rucker was introduced by M. M. Berrie, club president, who presided. Musical and reading numbers were given by Mrs. E. E. Files, Mrs. M. S. Conner, Mrs. Blanche Graham M illiams and Paul Hawkins. Try This to Banish Rheumatic Pains People who have- been tormented for years—yes, even so erippled that they were unable to help themselves—have been brought back to robust health through the mighty power of Rheuma. Rheuma acts with speed. It should bring in just a few days the relief you have prayed for. It attacks the poisons that cause agony and pain In the joints and muscles and quickly the torturing soreness completely disappers, or it costs you nothing. While Rheuma is harmless and inexpensive, it is one discovery that has forced rheumatism to yield and disappear. Get a bottle of Rheuma from ai / druggist today. It must give you the joyful relief you expect or your money will be returned.—Advertisement.

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Famous Pearls of History

Here are a few highlights of the history of pearls. In writing your pearl story for the Times contest you may find here many suggestions that will assist you complete your plot. Perfected by nature and requiring no art to enhance their beauty, pearls were ' the earliest gems of history. It is thought that the fish eating native tribes along the of India were attracted to pearls when opening oysters while searching for food. Being rare, pearja started to become valuable at a very early date and during the ancient civilization of Asia they were regarded as a standard of value. The two great epics of India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, refer to pearls as being gifts worthy of a deity. The people of that age thought that tfie pearl was the gift

Hoosier Briefs

J. J. Compton of Wabash is going “spring” one better. He claims summer is here. He is exhibiting a number of grasshoppers he found on his farm. Profits on basketball this year cut $5,000 from the debt on the Anderson High School gymnasium, Forest Larmore of the athletic association has announced. Pie and cake are taboo with Richard Pride and William Heyns of Evansville from now until May 4. They are in training for the automobile club’s endurance run to Jacksonville, Fla. Their trainer is W. B. Sclinurr of the Y. M. C. A. Ed Puttoroff of Greensburg was the object of a chair’s revenge. He kicked it and burst a blood vessel in his foot. Jason Clark, former Rossvllle postmaster, will sling seeds this spring instead of United States mail. He has resigned as a postal clerk to return to the farm. Fsftming liis 141-acre tract In Jeffersonville County is an uphill job for Jesse Galusha. There isn’t a level -half-acre on the place, according to an article in Farm and Fireside, farm publication. Funeral expenses for Mrs. Jane Gossage of Scottsburg were partly paid with a $lO “greenback” which Mrs. Gossage received from her husband during the Civil War. She refused to part with it until her death. Alvin Patterson is warning Elwood friends not to ask him if he’s "oil right.” Four bones were broken in his foot when a barrel of motor lubricant ran over his foot. Between 400 and 500 attended the annual fish fry of the Madison County Izaak Walton League at Anderson this week. Charging she "smokes and reads novels all the time,” Arch B. Mitchell of Shelbyville has sued his Wife for divorce. U. s7aRM$ NICARAGUA State Department Announces Munitions Sale to Diaz Government, Bu United Press WASHINGTON, March 24. The United States Government has sold the Diaz Conservative government of Nicaragua 3,000 Krag rifles, 200 machine guns and 3,000,000 rounds of ammunition, to prosecute Its battles against the Sacasa Liberal revo lutionary forces. The Diaz government, it was stated, had represented that these arms were “urgently needed* to maintain law and order in the country, and for suppressing revolutionary activities which not only threatened the constitutional government but also the lives and property of Americans ;nd other foreigners.” The State Department announced th* sale was made Feb. 25 at a price of $277,718, and delivery has already been made. Tire War Department furnished the munitions. , PLAN NEW APARTMENT A permit to build a forty-eight family apartment at 5230 E. Washington St., has been issued the Washington Realty Company today by Bert M. Westover, building commissioner. The building will cost approximately $150,000. Work will begin at once.

from the sea, and the ruby, the earth. The literature of India refers to the pearl as the gift fit for the gods to receive, and Vishnu, most popular god of the ancients, is said to have derived from the sea a beautiful gem for his daughter on her wedding day. Another story credits the pear! with being the symbol of victory, from the vanquished to the victor. Many fantastic stories are to be found in ancient Chinese history and mythology. Some writers of myths claimed that the pearls originated in the brain of the fabled dragon and were used as charms against all evils. In Persia, origin of the largest supply of pearls for many centuries, the pearl was the standard of value from about 700 B. C. to 800 A. D. The shores of this country still furnish some of the world’s most beautiful gems ip the present age.

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UTILITY EXPERTS MEET Joint Conference on Electric Industrial Heating. Bu United Press LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 24. Industrial engineers and electric utility men from all parts of Indiana today attended the joint conference on electric industrial heating, which opened at Purdue University, Wednesday. The program for the session, which ends with a final session Friday morning, is under direction of C. F. Harding, of the Purdue school of electrical engineering. J. E. Nelson, power engineer of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company, and L. Jordan, superintendent of the pyrometer department of the Studebaker manufacturing plant in South Bend, were the principal speakers, Wednesday. Speakers today included W. B. For Colds, Grip or Influenza and as a Preve five. take Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets. A Safe and Proven Remedy. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. 30c.— Advertisement.

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Wallis, president, Pittsburgh L’ect.-ic Furnace Corporation; J. R. Brown, Metallurgist, Haynes Stellite Company, Kokomo, Ind.; Edward L. Crosby, president Detroit Electric Furnace Company; H. B. Knowlton, metallurgist, International Harvester Company, Ft. Wayne; E. F. Davis, metallurgist, Warner Gear Company, Muncle, and others prominent in the line. ASKS NEW NAME A petition to change the name of Congregation*Beth El, Jewish organization, Thirty-Fourth and Ruckle Sts., was filed in Circuit Court. The name sought is Congregation Beth El-Zedek. TO GIVE MINSTREL Members of the Beech Grove Civic League will give an old-time minstrel at Beech Grove High School Friday evening. The entertainment will be preceded by a street parade and concert by the Civic League Band. Proceeds from the affair will be used to equip the band.

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Flat Silk Crepe DRESSES A wonderful selection that has been greatly reduced to make room for Qft the new Easter stock. Come early to get your selection of style and color. New Foulard DRESSES Very (smart for street and house wear are these new silk foulard dresses. In com- A QQ binations of blue and white, black and white, and tan and white, red and tan, and the shades of grey. In all sizes, 16 to 50.

Silk Blouses $1 Wonderful assortment of flat crepe, georgette and knit. All styles and sizes. Costume Slips 89c to $2.98 Wonderful values in this lot in pongee, radium silk and silk knit and crepe. New colors tan. green, blue and grey. Another'group of Rayon alpaca, well tailored and the new spring colors, 89c.

EXTRAORDM^W^ Spring MILLINERY s 2— and *3i2 Clever copies of higher priced hats. They are made In the newest braids and materials and are arranged in two groups. Authentic Spring Shapes Beautiful New Colors In these two groups you will find ripple brims, soft crush or folded crowns, new tam effects, new matron types with the prevailing ideas in trimmings such as ribbons, ornaments, flowers, feather pads. A full range of spring shades to select from.

Children’s Hose ’ 49c “Good Service” first quality hose in pineapple weave, also a few of the ribbed hose. smocks 49c Made good and full and with long sleeves. Just the smock for your spring cleaning or morning wear. In all sizes and pretty patterns of tan, blue and lavender. Bungalow Aprons 69c Made well and all trimmed in fast color bindings. Jußt the apron to slip on over your morning dress. All sizes, 36 to 46. 81x90 Sheets . Special, 95c Each Standard quality, full bleached sheets with 3-inch hems. A sheet that sells regularly for $1.29.

28-Inch Cheviot Shirtings Special, 15c This material is especially well adapted for blouses for boys’ and girls’ and rompers for wee folks as it wears so well. Medium blue and tan grounds wit 1 * .plain and fancy stripes and plaids.

Attractive Sport COATS All the new and smart patterns and styles in all the wanted colors, plain and also fur $ | f 1 trimmed, belts and also straight I I I lines and a wonderful value, JL sizes 16 to 40. Large Size Spring COATS Sizes 42 to 50 for stout women. $ 1&2 These are very attractive, fur to trimmed and tailored, crepe lined, in blue, grey and tan. 5 £

Silk Hose 59c Pure silk hose reinforced with rayon. All sizes and all shades. An excellent hose for home wear as well as street wear. Radium and Crepe Chemise, $1.59 Lace trimmed and tailored, in the new and pretty colors of flesh, rose, green and orchid. Also a few step-ins.

36-Inch Cretonne Very Special, 19c In all tho new bright, fancy patterns. All the wanted colors for drapery, aprons, porch decorations, etc. Regular 29c quality. Curtain Scrims and Marquisettes 15c Yard Regular 29c quality curtain materials In an assortment of fancy weaves and figures. Ecru, cream and white. Unbleached Muslin Special, Vfo Regular 10c quality 36-tnch unbleached muslin for curtains, dustcloths, dishtowels, etc. 36-In. Bleached Muslin Special, 12V2C "Farmer’s Choice” muslin, medium weight and free from starch. For sheets, underwear and many other uses.

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Crinkle Bolster Bedspreads, Special, $2 Each 80x105 Good quality crinkle bedspread with scalloped edges. This length Include* bolster. Colors; rose, green, lavender and gold stripe. Regular $2.98 quality at the above price. 36-Inch Dotted Swiss 19c Yard This is a fine, sheer quality dotted Swiss In light, medium and dark blue, orange and tan. Our regular 39c quality suitable for many things besides dresses. Make beautiful matched sets, bungalow curtains and bedspreads. 36-Inch Percale Special, 15c Regular 25c value percale In the new spring print effects and fancy figures as well ss floral patterns. All the wanted colors on light grounds. Ratine Suitings 19c 36-Inch fancy weaves, stripes and plaids in all the wanted colors for suits, dresses, kimonos, etc. These are also used for draperies and make attractive ones. Regular 69e to 79c quality. 36-Inch Linene $ 19c Regular 39c quality. A fine piece of material especially adapted to boy’s suits and blouses, as well as dresses, etc. In pink, blue, grey snd green. Imported Crepe 19c Regular 29c quality imported crepe in haslet weave. Colors' are brown, red, green and yellow. Suitable for kimonos, dresses, etc. —36-inch. Japanese Crepe 15c Yard Regular 29c material In plain colors and all the wanted colors for kimonos, dresses and various other uses—36inch, Striped Gingham 15c Yard This comes in white woven stripes for nurse's uniforms, aprons, dresses, boy’s wear, etc. —27-lnch. Tissue Gingham 25c Yard . A fine, sheer quality in blue, lavender, green and yellow checks and plaids on light grounds. Regular 39c quality —36-inch. Printed Pongee 19c Regular 29c quality of mercerized pongeo In fancy stripes, florals, fancy figures, dot*, etc. Guaranteed to wash. Comes in all colors —36-lnch. Rayon Novelties Reg. 98c Quality, 59c This la tub-proof, comes In all the new spring colors in fancy figures rings and florals—36-inch.