Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 305, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 May 1931 — Page 12

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EXPORT TRADE OF 0. S. SHOWS SHARPDECLINE figures for March, 1931, Are Far Below Those for Year Ago. By United Press WASHINGTON, May I.—Depression in United States export trade to South America and Oceania was revealed in the trade figures for March, published by the department of commerce today. Total exports to South America In March were valued at $15,129,000, against $31,289,000 in March, 1930. Exports to Oceania in March were valued at $3,452,000, against sll,309,000 in March, 1930. United States exports to all countries in March were valued at $235,880,000, compared with $369,549,000 In March, 1930. United States imports from al countries in March were valued at $209,606,000 compared with $300,459,000 in March, 1930. Although exports to all principal South American countries except Colombia have declined drastically In the last year, the curtailment of commerce with Argentina has been particularly sharp. United States exports to Argentina in March were valued at $4,511,000, against $11,636,000 in March, 1930. United States imports from Argentina were valued at $3,506,000, against $12,175,000 in March, 1930. United States imports from all South American countries in March were valued *at $34,598,000, against $43,664,000 in March, 1930. United States imports from Oceania in March were $1,522,000, against $3,027,000 in March, 1930. United States exports to Europe in March were valued at $113,833,000, against $174,749,000 in March, 1930. United States impotrs from Europe were valued at $62,174,000, against $87,714,000. Exports to Russia have declined compared with a year ago, but still are far in excess of imports. Exports to Russia in March were valued at $7,631,000, against $12,766,000 in March, 1930. Imports from Russia weer valued at sl,191.000, against $1,101,000. United States exports to the United Kingdom in March were valueud at $39,706,00, against $58,061,000 in March a year ago. Imports from the United Kingdom were valued at $13,033,000, against $21,198,000. United States exports to Canada in March were valued at $41,860,000, against $66,565,000 in March, 1930. imports from Canada were valued at $24,147,000, against $38,436,000. INSTALL ILLINI PREXY Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase Becomes President of University. By United Press URBANA, 111., May I.—Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase, president of the University of North Carolina for ten years, was installed today as president of the University of Illinois, largest institution of higher learning in the midwest. The ceremonies in the university gymnasium were attended by 6,000 guests, including 500 representatives of 232 other institutions.

SELLING OUT OUR COMPLETE HIGH-GRADE STOCK OF FURNITURE Porch SWINGS Living Room Suite Multi-colored jacquard velour. Three pieces — button back chair, club chair and big, Sturdily built of well seasoned oak. Complete with chains. Sell- Refrigerators ing Out price. Regular $3.95 value $79.50 Six walls of insulation to keep out the heat and retain the cold. and plain scoop seats, walnut finished frame. Selling out price $6.95 sizes. Regular price, $9.50. Selling out price. A Deposit Capitol Furniture Cos. TERMS We Have Will Hold Any made arPurchase for Future Delivery 211 East Washington St. As we have made special arrangements Open Until 6 o'Clock—Opposite Courthouse liberal terms for storage ac- can be had.

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A CITY OF 3000 - WHERE THERE ARE NO UNEMPLOYED - AND WHERE THE INHABITANTS PAY NO TAXES 10,000,000 IS THE NAME OF A PROMINENT SOU SEATTLE MAN GRAVESTONE IN FINISH OF CHECKER GAME IN MATCH NEITHER PLAYER LOST A MAN TEM MILLION, 516 County City Bldg. MT. HOPE CEMETERY, ROCHESTER, NY. NEITHER PLAYER LOST A MAN SEATTLE SLAPPED EPCH OTHER'S FACES FOR 36 HOURS 1931. King Yeateras Syndicate, Inc. Great Britain rights reserved.

PARADISE FOR ANGLERS Arizona Streams to Be Open Every Day for Trout Fishermen, ‘Tis Said. By United Press PHOENIX, Ariz., May I.—Hope that Arizona soon will be a paradise for trout fishermen is expressed by R. L. Bayless, state game warden, who predicts that all streams in the state will be open every day in the year for trout fishing within two years. Every stream is being stocked heavily with state raised baby trout., ACTRESS~WIN3 BATTLE Faye Martin Awarded $4,090 for Injuries in T2xi Crash. By Times Special ‘ NEW YORK, May I.—Faye Martin, 25, actress and daughter of Hope Martin, Waterloo (la.) banker, was awarded $4,000 damages in supreme court as a result of injuries received in a taxi collision. Miss Martin sued Albert Grossman, driver of the cab, for SIO,OOO. She alleged that she suffered a broken nose and leg injuries.

On request, sent with stamped addressed envelope, Mr. Ripley will furnish proof of anything depicted by him.

Following is the explanation of Ripley’s "Believe It or Not” which appeared in Thursday’s Times: The Saddhu Sumadeva Held His Arms Upright Behind Him for Thirty-three Years—The Saddhu Sumadeva held his arms with hands clasped in an upright position behind his back for thirtythree years. This is one of the religious physical mortification practices of the Hindu holy man.The story and the original photographs are in Captain de Neveu’s “Buddhist Mythology.” Mrs. Rachel Starbuck Bakes 200 Pies a Day—Mrs. Starbuck, whose home is in Wilmington, 0., has gained an enviable reputation as a piemaker, though she never uses a recipe and can not readily tell another how to make a pie. She has built up a regular business of supplying the restaurants in Wilmington, and during the last several years has baked an average of 65,000 pies a year. Saturday: "Something more unusual than a blue moon.” More than 90 per cent of the world’s natural gas and about 65 per cent of the world’s fuel oil are consumed in the United States.

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EARTHQUAKES ‘POPULAR’ New Madrid (Mo.) Feels More Shocks Than Any Other U. S. City. By United Press NEW MADRID, Mo. May 1.— More earthquakes occur in this section of Missouri than in any other part of the United States, records reveal. An average of fifteen to twenty tremors are felt each year.

TENNIS SHOES A heavy white or brown upper with 37 upper with ankle Complete 259 E. WASH.—203 W. WASH ST. Opposite Opposite Courthouse Statehouse

STATE MANSION TO BE SCENE OF QUILTING BEE 0!d-F.ashioned Fete Slated at Home of Oklahoma’s Governor. By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, May I.—Governor W. H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray’s mansion was the scene of unusual bustle today, as final preparations were made to revive a pioneer pastime—the quilting bee. Within ten days, forty-eight Oklahoma women will gather at the mansion to stitch a pictorial history of Oklahoma on old-fashioned quilting frames. As "the quilt of Oklahoma," it will be placed in the state historical building as a memento of one of the quaint revivals by Murray. The quilting bee is one event in which the Governor will not be the principal actor. “Too much competition there for me ’’ the Governor said, in turning all details over to his wife. All those attending the quilting bee will be more than 75 years old. Mrs. Murray said that practically all blocks are ready for the quilt-

IT'S NOW or NEVER! THE FINAL WEEKS OF EFROYMSON'S GOING OUT of BUSINESS SALE Prices Slashed Right and Left Thousands of Dollars’ Worth of Men’s Shirts or Shorts Clothing and Furnishings Sacrificed! Formerly $4 to $5 Now Hundreds of Pairs on Sale DOORS SWING $2.95 15c Pr. OPEN PROMPTLY AT 8:00 Men's $25 All-Wool Non-Run Rayon Shirts or Shorts SUITS $12.88 Formerly 75c Now Fine All-Wool Worsteds or Twists, New Browns, Reds, Grays. Now— Mens $30 Fine Hand-Tailored UITS SALE Finest All-Wool Worsteds, Serges of Men's TROUSERS Hundreds $14.88 to Select From $3 Cassimeres—Now $1.69 Now— $4 Worsteds—Now...$2.95 $6 and $7 Finest pcoar Sale All-Wool Worsteds—Now. $3.95 MEN'S HATS All-Wool Tweeds or Plaid Backs—Formerly $18 to $20 Men's $17.50 Suits $ Fine Felts —Out They Go Satin Lined All-Wool Worsteds Formerly $3 $9.99 Included—Now— UNION SUITS Open Men’s $10 Suits $6.88 Fine Nainsook Formerly 65c Saturday Quantity Limited, Night Until Out They Go— 3 for $1.00 9 o'Clock

EFROYMSON'S 43 W. WASHINGTON ST. Occidental Bldg

ing frames. For several weeks she has been receiving the gaily colored and daintily stitched strips. The blocks, 13 by 6 inches in di-

Here’s a Treat for Golfers Just 24 — $6.89 7-Inch STAYLESS GOLF BAGS ..... Would Ordinarily Sell for $11.95 is made of finest pearl gray hose duck, is stayless, has large size clothing pocket, zipper ball pocket, zipper hood, elk leather bottom. A Genuine Value at ......$6.89 SALE! Golf Balls A Golf Ball that is excellent for durability and distance. Has good tough cover. Mesh marked only. Vonnegut’S Dozen $3.15 Downtown 120 E. Washington LI. 2321 Half Dozen Fountain Square Irvington 1116 Prospect 5534 E. Washington $1.60 DR. 3976 IR. 2321 Sports Dept., Second Floor.

mension, were strewn over chairs and tables at the mansion. Accompanying each block was a 200-word letter from the designer.

MAY 1, 1931

giving her life history briefly. These pages will be bound into pamphlet form and will be known as the “Book of the Quilt.”