Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 198, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 December 1931 — Page 7

DEC. 28, 1931.

boost in death RATE PREDICTED BY STATISTICIAN Vaunted Reduction Only Is Apparent in Younger Ages, He Claims. t'U Science. Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 28— An increase in the death rate of the country at all ages, in spite of the recent favorable downward trend, was predicted by Rollo H. Britten, statistician of the United States public health service, at the meeting here today of the American Statistical Association. “To thinking people today it has become manifest that death rates for all ages have reached a low point at which they can not long remain,” declared Britten. “Unless some radical changes continue to give us a population abnormally high in the young ■ dult ages—and with the abrupt reduction of immigration this seems entirely unlikely—the death rate for ell ages is bound to rise, even in the face of improvement in the rates at specific ages. Perturbation for Many “This statistical fallacy no doubt will perturb many well-meaning persons who have gloried in our falling mortality rates,” he added. Britten explained his prediction by reference to figures on sickness nnd death in this country since its first settlement. The reduction in mortality, he pointed out, has come entirely at the younger age levels. Within the last thirty years, this reduction has been phenomenal, but has only pertained to ages below fifty years. Because the United States has been a nation of young people, the trend of mortality in those ages largely has determined that for all ages. Even compared to ancient times, our present expectation of life at the higher ages is not favorable. Infant Data Lacking “From ages of the Egyptian mummies, life-tables have been constructed, lacking data only for infants,” Britten said. “At five years of age, the expectation of life was about 30 against our expectation today in this country of between 55 and 60; but from 70 on, the expectation at that period seems as great or greater than it is today. “Ancient Rome showed an expectation at birth of about 21, against ours of 55; but as age advanced the difference rapidly decreased, until from 60 on, the Roman expectation definitely was above that of ,today.” “The changes which appear to have been in progress in this country, as judged by available mortality records, only are an extension of tendencies which have been going on for centuries,” Britten said. Letter Writer Arrested Ey Times Special VALPARAISO, Ind., Dec. 28. Sheldon Klein, 19-year-old student of De Paul university, Chicago, charged with defrauding women by means of love letters, is a former Valparaiso resident. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Klein. The father at one time was the proprietor of a clothing store here.

To llie Shores of Tiie Sky Blue Water The Glamorous GULF COAST " The American Riviera ” Drop that drab and dreary winter look. Youth and health are in the making only a day away. Roses are blooming. Skies are turquoise. Children are playing in the sun—drinking in that precious Vitamin D through their pores all day long. The traditions and the romance of the Old South—the cooking genius of the Southerners and the Creoles—the smart sports nnd pleasures of Mediterranean shores —all these and many other delights await you on the magic Gulf Coast. T . Km-Ameriam V . ALL-PULLMAN The trip down on The Pan-American is the perfect prelude to the Gult Coast. Take this luxurious train with club and observation cars, womens’ lounge, shower baths, maid and valet, radio, etc., from Cincinnati or Louisville, and your enjoyment begins at once. De luxe accommodations without extra train fare. •V<ric Orleans —most varied of American cities. A single street divides the old world and the new. Treat yourself to the rare cooking of famous old restaurants. You’ll think you are in France or Spain. Leave Cincinnati or Louisville today on the luxurious Pan-American or other L. & N. all-steel trains and be in New Orleans tomorrow. The Southwest— Now’s the time to visit dude ranches and quaint Spanish missions. L. & N. connects at New Orleans with trains to Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, Dallas, Ft. Worth, El Paso, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Include the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, the Southwest and California in one trip. Liberal stop-overs. California for the sunshine-minded is California the L. & N.New Orleans way. Fine L. &N. trains from Cincinnati and Louisville connect at New Orleans with other fine through trains to California. Stop-over privileges. Prop w o linn for from Gulf Coast literature or any assistance do ired in planning yomr trips H. M. MOUNTS, Traveling Passenger Agent* 310 Merchants Bnk Bldg., Phone Riley 1041, Indianapolis, Ind. G3l 3M Rsdared Rouni, Trip Winter Farm mg^meuammumm^^musmmujsmmmenesnmmm^^mmumsm Aoir Arailable. Special short limit faros tA, < f LA. "'l during December, March and April. i Interesting era isrJnlToSrt.uTn GULF OFjtjfr-V lgwgjkli Caribbean. De- fow.ORLEANS l^ I tm request. VnMiJkMroaMMHHMMMBmMii] Louisville & Nashville R. R,

FLOOD MEASURE PUSHED Early Hearing to Be Asked on Bill for $60,000,000 Appropriation. By Vnited Prms WASHINGTON, Dec. 28—Representative Robert Crosser (Dem., O.) will ask early hearings before the house rivers and harbors committee on a bill to have congress appropriate $60,000,000 for flood control and water conservation. Crosser’s bill provides for construction of a huge system of reservoirs designed to impound waters to prevent floods and soil erosion, to safeguard against drought periods. A program of reforestation is included.

600 PAIRS SMART QUALITY SHOES MUST 00 /\ Regular $5 and /'o' tA viLet We are weeks early wrtk tlie low prices featured for such stylish quality footwear , . *. think what this means to you .. . . weeks of extra wear at an extra savings Morrison’s 26-28 W. Wash.

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Women’s Pajamas ~JT~ $6.69 j h >7 / \ One-piece styles. /\ Made of Rayon Crepe, j X/ Dark ground with bright print designs. Small, medium and \ yi large sizes. PETTlS’—second floor. Swiss ’Kerchiefs Regularly sell for sl. mm /"X Trimmed with elaborate i embroidery and appli- 8^ que work. 3to a Box. \j Men’s ’Kerchiefs Two to a box. Fine lawn. White with colored cy r* ri borders Boxed ’Kerchiefs 2 Boxes 25c Regularly 39c. Solid colors and novelty prints. Three to a box. — PETTlS’—street floor. Children’s Dresses \ Designed to delight the CQ heart of any little tot. Broadcloth and enr f > broidered chambray. mm jtoA)| Two-tone linen collars 'kjj* and cuffs. Dainty lace trimming. Panties to match. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Specially priced I aJ r c^earance ' rtifili- '3a PETTlS’—second floor Sale of Dinner ware All open stock Din- /~\ nerware offered at r 1J 1 this special price. J I I I\J Imported and do- f ,\ W T mestic china. V^/ Sale of Furniture No one who wants new Furniture need wait any longer, for we have anything and everything you want, at prices so low, you’ll be fairly taken off your feet. fjPrf [ Office Desks I Vi Price and Less PETTlS’—fourth floor. Electrical Goods A large assortment PBt of merchandise that r V A m includes samples, gift Jr S K / * merchandise, that ■ I S%ht ' y £* V/ LeSS Group includes a i large assortment of JHFH 1I 1 I Toasters, Coffee Tlj J|j :] j Urns, Waffle Irons and other fine \ pieces. PETTlS’—fifth floor.

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Clearance Sale of Winter < Doa is 5-Drawer Utility Cabinet Four large and one ✓" > v small drawer. Sturdy J ■ |A w00( l frame, covered m. Jy with gay-colored wash- ■ W able cloth. V Sale of Novelties Group of Book Ends, a^ ! jlTljlO fa! Sewing Kits, Puff 1 / T| • Dolls> Pin Cushions x/q jrricc and other novelties. / PETTlS’—street floor. Men’s Gloves Reduced \Wa \ A remarkable clear- (P -gi CA \ ing of Men’s Gloves \S|F \ that have formerly \ f° r sl-98 to \ai l\ Entire stock of Pigskins and Cape- \ 'IV\ ' skins. All perfect quality. Both lined W\ % and un bned styles. Sheer Chiffon Hose — L o v e 1 y high-twist A sheer chiffon, with 1) ~ f the Runstop Fea--4 ture. Extra fine J f y-gauge. Beautiful ■ lace tops. V\l New Winter Shades Include: / Black Magic Smoketone Matin f \\ i Double Chocolate Tahiti Moonbeige Every pair is absolutely perfect. AllI )Wr 0 P^ silk plaited jWj cradle soles. Permanently dull. Sizes l M 81 /2 to 10. BARGAIN BASEMENT Smart § Frocks At Small Cost AM Gur $5.95, $7.95 and jSjSI $9.95 Dresses Are Offered 111 at $5. Sizes Are 14 to 50. You are bound to love these chic Dresses, and to want one for every | occasion. Satins, crepes and wool J j crepes. Black, brown, green, red and j I \ travel prints. Take advantage of this clearance price. PETTlS’—basement.

Dinner Sets 35-Piece Sets. Floral (P QS border pattern with mS%j gold line edge on ivory body. Open stock. \^J descent goblets, footed tumblers, slier bets, parfaits and wines. Breakfast Sets Imported. 32-Pieces. Bright patterns on Y;> - ivory M nr body xyvSL PETTlS’—fifth floor. CjgrA --- Fine Blankets 70x80 Size. Part wool, plain pastel shades with J ■ colorful sateen binding. A Warm and give splendid m M wear. ■ Each 1,500 Yards 10c Muslin 0., \ 1 5c Vd. ®L 1 36 Inches wide. ' J Bleached and unbleached. Fine soft A -fpr quality. PETTlS’—.street floor —— Floor Covering Heavy felt-base Floor Aif Covering. 6 and 9 Feet /■ C I wide. Tile and novelty patterns. Wateiq)roof. | Yd Inlaid Linoleum 6 Ft. wide. Armstrong tile and block patterns, a* New accolac AQ t —iJ® surface. Sq. yd yOL PETTlS’—third floor- “—————— $1 Toilet Water Fragrant Houbigant f (~\ r% Toilet Water, in odors of Quelques Fleurs and ■ Ideal. V/U Pond’s Creams j]k Cold Cream for cleansing and Vanishing : Cream for 90. powder base..OOC f‘jW Palmolive Soap 4 Bars 21c ZfM A real value. Regu- RfPIJIWaI larly 10c Bar. gKpjuUMdy2|R| PETTlS’—street floor. V-ggT~ Wool Jersey Berets Regularly sl. 100% A French spun wool jer- /* 8 ID sey. Two - tone color combinations with | feather. Flannelette Berets Green, tan and red at with I II feather -LUC v9Ppj|P^HK $1.95 M r ool Blouses Eggshell, white and n A beige. "Slight- QO * A ly imperfect.. .J 7Ot mr 7\ J PETTlS’—street floor. ' S

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