Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 238, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 February 1928 — Page 21

FEB. 11, 1928

NASH CHIEF SEES 1928 AS YEAR OF PLENTY FOR U. S.

Competition in Business is Keen, Trade Is on Sound Basis. BY C. W. NASH Pieudcnt, The Nish Motor, Company There is no good reason, so far as I am able to discover, why 1928 should not be a year of plenty. Viewing the situation from all angles, the country, as a whole, is in a sound condition. Bank deposits are greater than they have been for some time past; the outlook for farmers this year, because of splendid crops harvested last fall, is excellent, and the same generally is true of the year's outlook for live stock raisers. I am not unmindful that in the past a change in administration called for some readjustment and this is sometimes reacted to slow up business to some extent, but I see no sound economic reason for any slowing up of business during 1928. Fanner Is Better Off Undoubtedly the farmer was in better condition at the close of 1927 than he was in 1926. Prices of grain crops were good and, with the exception of a few 3mall areas, yields were large. The same is true of hogs and cattle. The cotton crop was worth $400,000,000 to $500,000,000 more than in 1926. Although there were fewer bales produced, pound prices are considerable higher, which accounts for the larger profits of the southern farmer. The smaller production was largely due to less planting, the excess acreage having been planted in feed crops which cuts down expenditure for feed. The Mississippi and New England flood disasters, regrettable as they were, have not proved to be entirely without benefit. Usually when such catastrophes occur steps are taken to prevent them happening again. Some of the flood relief measures pending undoubtedly will be placed into effect in time to avert other such happenings in these localities. The result should be a greater agricultural district in the Mississippi Valley than we have ever known before, and greater security and prosperity than before in New England, so that in reality we may hope for real, lasting benefit from these disasters which proved so •vertous to a very large portion of the country. .

Competition Is Keen In business, competition never was keener, and this is a healthy sign. Prices are lower; quality is enhanced; the dollar appreciates in value. Tliis has been true for several years past, and the country has shown lasting benefits in the way cf increased prosperity and growth of per capita wealth. •Basing my opinion on recent personal observations in Europe, which included visits to both the London and the Paris automobile shows, I believe that we may expect great progress in the export market during 1928. The export business undoubtedly is growing rapidly, thus fulfilling the predictions of many business leaders that here lies an important market of the future for American industry. In regard to the automobile business in Europe there is a notable increase in installment buying, which of course widens the market. The automobile industry in America may feel proud of the record made during 1927. Production compares favorably with previous years. Nash Has Good Year At the Nash Motor Company we enjoyed a successful year, and feel confident that our business will continue to be satisfactory during the year t 6 come. Our product offers more for the dollar than ever before. Public acceptance of the current Nash models has been enthusiastic everywhere. In the early summer we announced our present line of cars with many important refinements and improvements and these cars will not be changed during the present selling season. We have found it necessary to increase production facilities because of the demand for our product immediately following the announcement of the new models and throughout the summer and early fall. PUBMC INSTALLATION v w. Aeton Odd Fellows to Hold Ceremonies Wednesday Night. By Timet Special ACTON, Ind., Feb. 11.—Acton Lodge of Odd Fellows will hold a public installation of officers Wednesday night. Acton Rebekah Lodge will give exhibition drills, Progress Rebekah Lodge No. 395 and Northwestern Lodge No. 807 also will drill. Robert Howard and officers from Harris Lodge No. 744 will install. H. G. Schenk, president of the Marion County association of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, will have charge of general arrangements. Half Million Cars Overseas Over half a million General Motors cars are running today on foreign soil. Employ 11,009 Overseas General Motors overseas organization requires a personnel of over 11,000 persons. Capital of G. M. Dealers The Gene Val Motors dealer organization employs capital In excess of $500,000,000. $180,000,000 in Export Business The export business of General .Motors in 1927 was approximately $180,000,000. In More than 100 Countries Products of General Motors are sold through 5.000 representatives in mow than 100 countries. Haa 18,000 Dealers Products of General Motors are sold through 18,000 dealers and distributors in the United States.

FAIL IN MOVE TO BLOCK OHIO HOOVER RACE Secretary Expected to Make Formal Announcement Next Week. BY LEO R. SACK 'Ey United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Another attempt to keep Herbert Hoover from contesting against Senator Frank B. Willis for Ohio's fiftyone delegates to the Republican national convention has failed. Hoover is expected early next week formally to signify his willingness to have candidates run in his behalf in. the Buckeye presidential primaries. , The Secretary of Commerce today is being informed personally by Thad H. Brown, former Secretary of State, of the widespread demand that exists for his candidacy among Ohio Republicans. Brown is chairman of the Hoover - for-President committee organized in Columbus last Monday to coordinate the extensive Hoover sentiment throughout the State. Hoover formally was petitioned at this conference to enter the Ohio primaries. While Brown was en route to Washington final efforts to halt a definite acceptance by Hoover of the Ohio invitation were in progress. Some of Hoover's political advisers who were opposed to an open fight in Ohio and Col. Carmi A. Thompson, manager for Senator Willis, discussed a plan whereby, for the sake of political harmony, an amicable agreement for a division of the State’s delegation would be made. Hoover and Willis, each, were to get a certain number of delegates and there would be no fight, according to the plan. But because the proposal smacked of political bargaining and sought to disregard an expression of popular sentiment it was rejected.

WIG6INS GIVEN SUSPENDED FINE Aged Victim Unable to Tell Who Hit Him. Charles ‘ Chuck'’ Wiggins, 29, of 521 W. Twenty-Ninth St., heavyweight boxer, was given a suspended fine of $3 and costs on charges of assault and battery by Municipal Judge Paul C. Wetter Friday, when C. W. Wilson, 74, of 4102 E. Tenth St., was unable to tell who hit him. The case lias been continued six times in four months. The charges grew' out of an’argument between Wiggins and Sam Markus, his former manager, at the Terminal Station on the night of Oct. 4. John W. Cochran, 22C Orange St., testified he saw Wiggins strike Wilson as he passed him in the crowd, but did not think it w;is intentional. Wilson testified he did not know Wiggins. He said that Wiggins had settled a civil suit with him for SIOO. “How do you know that Wiggins struck you?’’ Henry Winkler defense attorney, asked Wilson. - “A fellow told me so,’’ Wilson replied.

‘GAS’ TRACTORS DEBATE CHOICE Win Decision Over Steam Power in Thrasherman Me. Gas won over steam for power in a heated debate held at the Indiana Brotherhood of Thrasherman convention, at the- Severin this morning. In spite of the immense gain in the use of gas tractors the debate was one of the hardest-fought ever heard at a thrashermens’ gathering, according to E. E. Isenhower, secretary treasurer. George Alexander of Rusliville led the gas group and S. C. Herman Cowan was at the helm for steam. Judges were: James Kenney, of the Kenney Machinery Company; A. E. Lohman, Indianapolis, and N. C. Huelbert, of the Central Rubber Company. A resolution favoring reduction of license plate costs and the increasing of gasoline prices was rejected at the final business session. Elmer Crull. Hagerstown, was re-elected president, and E. E. Isenhower. Indianapolis, was re-elected secretary and treasurer. Other elections included: S. C. Herman Cowan, vice president, and James Kirkpatrick, Lafayette; Oliver Buller, Pairmount; Frank Mowery, Daleville; Charles W. Shilling, Indianapolis, and Otto Gleitz, Corydon, executive committee. B. B. Clarke of the Clarke Publishing Company, Madison, Wis., and I. P. Blauser of the University of Illinois were the principal speakers on the afternoon program. Mayor L. Ert Slack will speak tonight at the closing banquet, at which Lee Hardin of Indianapolis, will preside. Mother of Five in Love Suit By Times Speei-ai TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 11.— Clovis Michael, farmer near Clay City, has filed a SIO,OOO damage suit here against Frank Lyons, alleging alienation of Mrs. Michael’s affections. The farmer’s wife is the mother of five children.

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FARM SCHOOL AT PURDUE TO OPEN MONDAY Instruction to Be Offered in Balanced Production. Ay l mled Pres* LAFAYETTE. Ind.. Feb. 11.—Development of efficient and balanced production to meet price and market conditions and obtain the largest net income will be emphasized at the three-day farm business short course which is to be held at Purdue University under the auspices of the department of farm manage-

| ment and rural economics from j Monday to Thursday. Some of the greatest authorities j in America on farm management and agricultural economics will assist Purdue specialists in presenting the program. A record attendance is anticipated. Attendance at the short course has increased each year since the course was first given and farmers over the State have recognized the value of the work offered, j Charles Schmid, Plymouth, who ! has attended former courses, provides an indication of the favor with j which the course has met in a leti ter to Prof. O. G. Lloyd, Purdue, in | which he said. “I still give you and your valuable staff credit for making a real farmer out of me and I see no reason why you cannot make a real farmer out of any one else that likes the game and is willing to work.” In addition to the scheduled program through which business principles of tanning will be discussed by authorities, arrangements have been made for personal conferences

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with short course attendants to aid in the solution of personal problems. Any one requesting a conference will be assigned to a member of the farm management department and given an opportunity to present his difficulties. IGNORES PLEA OF 1,000 Jasper Mayor Determined to Oust Police Chief. JASPER, Ind., Feb. 11.—Police Chief Henry K. Graham must resign not later than Feb. 20, despite a petition bearing names of more than 1,000 citizens asking that he be retained. This is the edict of Mayor George P. Wagner. No reason has been assigned lor the mayor’s decision to get anew police chief. Elkhart County Pioneer Dies GOSHEN, Ind.. Feb. 11.—Funeral services were held here today for Mrs. Elizabeth L. Caton, 91. pioneer Elkhart county resident, who died Wednesday.