Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 204, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 January 1930 — Page 11

JAN. 4. 1930

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Not Just for Today, But for Years to Come Buy your coal from a dealer who you are sure is not in business just for today, but who will remain in business for years. One whom you are sure you can depend upon to supply you with your favorite kind of coal, the kind you order and pay for. Our large buying power enables us to supply vour fuel needs, with the most for your money, in both QUALITY and QUANTITY. Phone TAlbot 0689 POLAR ICE AND FUEL CO. 2000 Northwestern Ave.

OSTROM Realty and Construction Company Responsible Contractors Peoples Hank Bldg. LI. 7446

1887—42 YEARS SERVICE-1929 THE RAILROADMEN’S BUILDING AND SAVINGS ASS’N. 21-22 Virginia Avenue. An Indianapolis Booster

a r \ \ WKS. J —' ' Chicken anil .Newel's l’ure Egg Noodles for . dinner never fail berauso they are made right and the quality is always the same. Remember— NKWEI/S IMRE EGG NOODLES —At Your Grocers Mli NEWEL mg* FOOD PRODUCTS company INDIANAPOLIS

Complete Factory Maintenance 6 Departments Under One Roof EIGHT MACHINE SHOP HEAVY MACHINE SHOP mToieer SHOP BLACKSMITH SHOP 1 Ol NDHY WOOD-WORKING SnOP 1 Management Overhead The SINKER-DAVIS Cos. 230 S. Missouri Phone, LI. 3559

Sewer Construction of All Types Call Us for Estimates COLUMBIA CONSTRUCTION CO. 2108 Columbia Ave. HE mlock 4566

Auto Glass Duplicate shatter-proof safety glass ’ installed while you wait. Distributors: , Francisco Auto Heaters ; Rusco Brake Lining < Perfection Windshield Company •0 ff, Pratt St. Lincoln 21M0

Wm. P. Jungclaus Cos. Established 1875 General Building Contractors 825-837 Massachusetts Avenue. Phone Riley 2333

Joseph Gardner Company Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work Repairs on blate. Tile and Gravel Roofs, Gutters, Spouting and Furnaces RUeT 1562 147-153 KENTUCKY AVENUE

RETAIL COAL CLUB, INC. Indianapolis, Ind. ©flier 217 Medical Arts Bid*. Phone Riley 4669. Organized for the Co-Operation Between and the Benefit of the Public and the Dealer.

OUR. VIEWS Q/" ' INDIANAPOLIS PROGRESS

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LET US FIX IT! Your automobile can live to a ripe old age if you take the proper care of it. We are experts in repairing auto bodies and fenders. We do swift, faultless w’ork regardless of how badly the body is smashed up. Ask for an estimate. S-S Body & Fender Repair 330 PIERSON AVE. HI. 4040

HU mboldt 5466 < I < J. H. KING & Company Sewer and Grading Contractor ► 4815 Washington Blvd.

—Colorful ROOFS! —always are pleasing and attractive. We are roofing specialists and will gladly furnish estimates and advise you on your roofing needs. Henry C. Smithers Roofing Cos. 430 S. Meridian Elneoln 4937

Marietta Mfg. Company 16th St. and Sherman Drive Indianapolis Cawi-onyx. £ J a'-THtreous^fiMe

CHROME PLATING NICKEL. COPPER OXID AND £ POLISHING OF ALL METALS iThe ADAMS PLATING COMPANY ’‘The Service Platers” | Lincoln SS97 138 W. 10th St. We Fnrnish Truck Service

CLEAN STORAGE OFFERED PUBLIC BY SHANK FIRM Business in 1929 Reported Best in 30 Years of Company History. A highly sanitary furniture warehouse is one of the attractive features offered the public by the Shank Fireproof Storage Company, 1430 North Illinois street. Sanitation is assured by cleansing and fumigation of all storage departments of the warehouse, one of the largest and most modern in the state, each week. The warehouse contains storage space of more than 100,000 square feet. Special storage rooms, steam heated and affording even temperature at all times, are provided for pianos and other articles easily affected by changes in temperature. Individual locker service is available for those desiring it. The warehouse also offers a mothproof vault, provided with a specially made tear gas, burglar-proof door, for oriental rugs, tapestries, drapes, velvet hangings, and a lockbox vault for valuables. Dead storage is provided for automobiles. Founded about thirty-five years ago by Lew Shank, former mayor of Indianapolis, the firm first was located on East Washington street, later being removed to North New Jersey street. The present commodious, modern building was constructed about three years ago. Mrs. Lew Shank, widow of the former mayor, is president of the company and is carrying on the business' exactly as it was conducted by the former mayor, with his policy of courtesy and fair dealings. The year just closed has been the most successful in the thirty years of the company’s existence, Irwin Walker, general manager, said after checking over the season’s receipts. The Shank Auction Furniture Company, 1432 North' Illinois street, is associated with the storage company. MERCHANT FLEET TO BE HEADED BY PIEZ President Reported Favorable to Naming Engineers Leader. Builder of the three billion dollar war-time merchant fleet, Charles

Piez, pictured here, Illinois manufacturer and head of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, now is scheduled to become president of the Merchant Fleet Corporation. With President Hoover reported to have approved his appointment, Piez will succeed T. O'Connor, chairman of the United States Shipping Board.

Charles Piez

MARIE JOSE TO GET GIFT FROM FRANCE Valuable Set of Table Porcelain to Be Presented to Royal Bride. Bn I nited Press PARIS, Jan. 4.—One of the richest and most expensive sets of table porcelain in the world will be presented to Princess Marie Jose of Belgium as the gift of France on her wedding day. The French National Porcelain Manufactory at Sevres was rushing work on the gift today and it will be presented by President Gaston Doumergue in the name of the government. Each dish of the 415 included in the service will nave lace-like edges and bear the colored coat of arms of the prince of Piedmont. It was estimated that the service would be valued at *40,000.

Going Fast Bu United Press VIENNA. Jan. 4. years Vienna will be dead, according to the figures of a local mathematician. At the present time the death rate exceeds the birth rate. Monthly figures show that deaths exceed births by an even 1.700. Vienna's traditional suicide tendency is still cn the increase. Last year the number of suicides, 880, surpassed the number of deaths, 867, caused from epidemics. At the present time there is an average of three suicides to every hundred deaths.

RELIABLE FREIGHT SERVICE —VIA—TERRE HAUTE, INDIANAPOLIS & EASTERH T£,ACTION CO. Overnight delivery on L. C. L. and carload shipments to all Local and many Interline points. Dispatch Freight Carried on All Passenger Cars. Use Oar Service and Be Convinced

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

INCREASED REALTY BUSINESS IS SEEN

Indianapolis Figures Given in 1929 Country-Wide Check by Board. Real estate generally was more active last year than in 1928 in approximately 30 per cent of communities throughout the United States and Canada, according to the fourteenth semi-annual survey of the realty market, just completed by the National Association of Real Estate Boards and released through the Indianapolis Real Estate Board. Reports on which the survey is based were received by the national association from 411 cities, Indianapolis was included. Thirty-eight- per cent of the reports indicated no change in the general market situation and 32 per cent of the cities reported activity less than in 1928. Some encouragement for the buyer is found in the fact that selling prices were reported lower in 43 per cent of the cities, the same in 47 per cent and higher in only 10 per cent. Rents of single family dwellings were reported higher than a year ago by 17 per cent of the cities, the same in 51 per cent, and lower in 32 per cent. Two-family dwellings were bringing In higher rentals in 14 per cent of the communities. approximately the same in 56 per cent, and lower in 30 per cent. Apartment rentals were somewhat more stable, being the same in 67 per cent, higher In

Sani Onyx Fills Needs for Interior Material

FAST DELIVERY GIVEN Brannum-Keene Boast Best Planing Mill in Indiana. Speedy delivery service to all parts of the city at all times is one of the conveniences offered customers by the Brannum-Keene Lumber Company, 3506 East Washington street. In addition to giving rapid delivery', the Brannum-Keene Company strives at all times to provide the best mill work and lumber possible. In following out this policy, the firm makes its own doors, sashes, moldings, cabinets and similar products, rather than to buy them readymade, of inferior quality. A large supply of lumber and mill work of all grades, with emphasis on the finest materials available, is carried in stock. The firm has the best equipped planing mill in the state. Officials of the company, which was established in 1907, are: J. G. Brannum, president; W. S. Brannum, vice-president; G. F. Moyer, secretary, and William Heess, treasurer KENTUCKIAN WATCHED Republican May Be Named U. S. Senator; Congressmen Are Aroused. WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—Reports from Kentucky that Representatives John Marshall Robison, Republican of Barbourville, may be named United States senator to succeed Senator Sackett, soon to become ambassador to Germany, has aroused congressmen favoring government ownership and operation of water power sites. Robison has been identified with the plan approved by Governor Flem D. Sampson of Kentucky to turn the Cumberland Falls site In that state over to the Insull interests for development. The Insull application now is pending before the federal power commission and is being opposed by conservationists headed by T. Coleman Dupont, former Delaware senator. RATES PROBE SLATED Interstate Commerce Body Muddler by Court Decisions. nu nerinns-Hoirard Xricsitnner Alliance WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—The interstate commerce commission this month will begin anew struggle with the problem of rate regulation, now in a chaotic condition because of recent court decisions. On Jan. 23 it will reopen hearings on the O'Fallon case, already four years old and due to linger on for two or three years more at least. This case, involving two small railroads, was made the test to determinte a basis for valuation of the properties of utilities. Rates are fixed by law at 6 per cent return on the investment, or valuation fixed by the commission.

18 per cent and lower in 15 per cent of cities covered by the survey. Subdivision Business Increased subdivision activity was found in 15 per cent of the cities, the same degree of activity as a year ago in 37 per cent and less active in 48 per cent. Os the supply of various types of buildings. 62 per cent of the 411 cities covered by the survey reported a normal supply of single family dwellings; 19 per cent reported a shortage, and the same per cent reported that type of dwelling overbuilt. A normal supply of apartments was reported by 55 per cent of the cities, 27 per cent reported a shortage ar.d 18 per cent an oversupply. In business properties, 68 per cent of the cities reported a normal supply, 10 per cent a shortage and 22 per cent an oversupply. Rentals in central business property were reported the same in 57 per cent of the cities, higher in 32 per cent and lower in 11 per cent, while rents of outlying business locations were the same in 61 per cent, higher In 11 per cent and lower in 28 per cent. Rents Are Same Central office building rents were the same as a year ago in 79 per cent of the office buildings in outlying communities lower in 11 per cent, while rentals of office builidngs in outlying communities was the same in 74 per cent; higher in 4 per cent, and lower in 22 per cent. Os the cities covered by the survey. 19 per cent reported that in the mortgage money market capital is seeking loans; 28 per cent reported an equilibrium between the supply of capital and the demand for loans, and 53 per cent reported desirable loans available in excess of the supply of capital. Interest rates on mortgage money were the same as a year ago in 63 per cent of the cities. Interest rates, however, were falling In 5 per cent and rising in 32 per cent.

Rock Product 40 Per Cent Harder by Test Than Natural Marble. Anew material to meet the needs of anew day. That, briefly, is the story of Sani Onyx. It is not a substitute or an alternative, but a distinctly better material for walls, ceiling, wainscoting, interior and exterior work. Sani Onyx is fused from rock ingredients and is by actual test 40 per cent harder than natural marble. It does not chip, check or discolor even after years of hard service. It actually outlasts the building itself, and the modest first cost is the only cost. Never a penny is required to pay for repairs or redecoration. In thousands of homes, Sani Onxy kitchens, bathrooms and breakfast nooks are a source of constant delight and admiration. Sani Onyx is used extensively, also, for store and theater fronts, lobbies, entrance halls, counters, partitions —in fact, wherever one seeks distinctive and enduring beauty. It is not affected by heat, cold or moisture, and thus may be used where conventional materials are not practicable. Sani Onyx comes in plain sheets, and in tile-pattern slabs, and may be cut to any desired size or shape. It is available in a variety of bright, attractive colors and color combinations, and in numerous surface textures. Any desired color or design may be had on special order. An attractive portfolio picturing Sani Onyx installations in full color, both homes and public buildings, may be obtained by addressing the manufacturers, Marietta Manufacturing Company, Brookside, Indianapolis. BANK BANDITS BUSTED BY BRAVE BROWNS Minnesota Peace Officers Probe Nemesis to Robber Group. Bu United Press MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 4.—Brown and Brown, the bank bandit busters, is the title fixed by Twin City newspapers upon two of Minnesota’s leading peace officers. They are Earl Brown, “millionaire sheriff” and head of the state highway patrol, and Charles D. Brown, chief investigator for the Minnesota Bankers Protective Association. Both were responsible for the capture and conviction of several bandit suspects in the last few months. A few weeks ago Charles Brown mowed down three bandits with a machine gun as they attempted to hold up the First National bank of Shakopee, while Earl Brown, almost single-handed, captured four other bank robbers at Elk River, after a running gun fight.

Residence Phone HE. 5615 A. C. JOHNSON BRICK CONTRACTOR 845 Massachusetts Ave. Phone, RI ley 2452

fIQUOS DISTILLED WATER FOR HOME AND OFFICE PURITY PLUS (PLIABILITY CHERRY- 5753 AQUOS PRODUCT! Cos. 1120 EAST to*-*

SPRINKLER USE REDUCES HEAVY LOSSESJSY FIRE Cost of Insurance Lowered 75 to 90 Per Cent by Automatic Device. Often the heaviest loss from fire can not be covered by any form of insurance, according to R. H. Burdick. president of the Indiana Automatic Sprinkler Company, 702 East Market street. The company Is distributer in this territory for automatic fire prevention equipment. Burdick pointed out that many times a firm is ruined by loss of such irreplaceable items as patterns, drawings, formulas, correspondence and other valuable records. Loss of operations also frequently damages a firm because of danger of competition. “There has never been a loss of life in a sprinkled building,” he said. “The wisest course for a firm to follow is to protect itself from loss through installation of reliable automatic sprinkler devices,” Burdick said. “Installation costs are more than paid for in savings effected. Insurance premiums are reduced 75 to 90 per cent.” Formed in 1921 by Burdick, the Indiana Automatic Sprinkler Company since then has installed automatic sprinkler equipment in a number of leading industrial and commercial buildings of Indianapolis. Among these are the Eli Lilly plant, Real Silk Hosiery Mill, L. S. Ayres, Selig Dry Goods building, Indiana Terminal warehouse, Jaclcson building, Holcomb & Hoke, and J. D. Adams plants. The sprinkler device consists of an overhead water distribution with numerous outlets, capped with patented heads that open when heat or flame comes in contact with them. Upon opening a full one-half inch space is left from which water, under high pressure, spurts out, making a smothering spray of water in the fire zone.

PROSPECTS FOR NEW YEAR GOOD President of Building Firm Sees Big Demand. Prospects of enlarged opportunities for the well-equipped, conservative builder in 1930, are seen by Henry E. Ostrom, president of Ostrom Realty and Construction Company. The year 1929, just closed, has been a full and busy year, he said. “Any building construction job, to be efficiently and economically prosecuted, must have personal attention and skilled supervision,” Ostrom commented. “No two jobs present the same problem, and the conscientious building operator is in reality a partner of the man for whom he builds. Sound advice in every phase of building promotion is as necessary and indispensable as sound mortar. "Although our organization is in a position to offer better prices because of volume buying and financing. and to put up good buildings with strictly good workmanship and promptness in execution, we still feel our best inducement to our customer is our long established responsibility and the personal, intelligent and sympathetic co-operation which our company aims to give each customer in creating what he desires in anew building, so long as it conforms to good business judgment, as we conceive it. “The Ostrom Realty and Construction Company successfully has executed a large variety of building operations, such as hotels, laundries, business buildings, clubhouses, machine s lops, bakeries, apartment houses, public garages, mortuaries, dormitories, theaters, fraternity and sorority houses, armories, postoffices and many types of residences. Also we have done a large volume of remodeling and repair work. “The building business is fundamental and flexible. In its everbroadening channels, the builder who is abreast with the times and the growing needs will find a demand for his efforts and an increase in the volume of his business.”

For Those Who Prefer a Finer COFFEE In the New Seal-Packed Can INDIANAPOLIS MADE for Central Indiana People Sold Only by Independent Grocers

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Radio Allied Industries, Inc. Formerly ROBBINS BODY CORP. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH-GRADE RADIO CABINETS 1148 Division Phone BE. 1484

SH A N Wf FIRE-PROOF \V.\ kfiioi ks FOR VOFR II KMT IRK P™ Moving:. Storage, Packing, Shipping fc*® T-'rßftk. AUCTION EVEHY Till KSPH ( Stg& 1430 V ILLINOIS ST. Klley 7434 CwmHH

COAL—ICE Artificial ICE & COLD Storage Cos. Main Office, 326 W. Ohio St. Branch, 42d & Monon Ry.

gm?\sTi©G WASHING .STORAGE GREASING TIRE BATTERY ACCESSORIES WRECKING BRAKING IGNITION CARBURETOR 2 A MOOR MECHANICAL SCR.VICE Service Motor Inn J A WES B KING. PROP^ \ Auto J . _ XJERVICE^/ 130 So>nxCapitol

Trucking CENTRAL Warehousing TRANSFER & STORAGE COMPANY Established 1887 118-132 S. Alabama St. Phone, Riley 9384

AMERICAN AGGREGATES CORPORATION S Washed and Graded Sand and Gravel j A Truck or Train Load | j 1400 West Raymond St. Phone, RI. 1311 j

Radiators Cleaned Out Repaired Re-Cored REED-MUELLER, INC. Auto Radiator Specialists 111-119 Kentucky Ave. Phone Lincoln 5192

Prompt Delivery C. O. WARNOCK Authorized}’ Dealer Sales and Service 813 E. Washington Phone—Lincoln 8396

LESLIE COLVIN BUILDER 823 CONTINENTAL BANK BUILDING Phone LI ncoin 2651

Printers /£'/£> Pr/NTING G) Stationers LITHOGRAPHERS Phon* Llnrolß 5311 Wt W *^Uh*o_St-^

CHARLES McGARVEY PLASTERING CONTRACTOR ESTABLISHED 1893 5264 Washington Blvd. Phone Humboldt 4582

Strathmann Construction Cos. GENERAL CONTRACTORS-ENGINEERS 812 Architects and Builders Bldg. Tel. LI ncoln 5021

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Street and Road Paving Indiana Asphalt Paving Company (Incorporated) 28th Street and Columbia Avenue Phone—HEmlock 3545

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