Hammond Times, Volume 13, Number 255, Hammond, Lake County, 10 April 1919 — Page 9

Thursday, April . 10. 1919.

THE TIMES.

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THE WAR

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE TVXSHLSijTO.N, April lo. "The time ha3 fume when we have got to act." These words spoken by President Wiison on March 19, 1917, two weeks before iho declaration of war, reealed U his offlcil family for the flr.t time the chief executive's decision to catl upon conKieas for America's entry into the world conflict. ' The story was told by Acting: Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, at an official reception to Rear Admiral Wm. S. Sim. It was on March 2 3. 1017. Roosevelt said, that Sretry of State Lansing received & cablegram from Ambassador Pase at London, advising that an American navil officer be sent to cmfer with British and French naval authorities as t' the part t! American navy ou!d play "in the event the United States should be drawn into the war." He ured that a fia officer be sent, but that hs be in civilian attire. Secretary Lansing turned the cablegram over to the Secretary of the Navy Daniels. The following morning. President Wilson, making his frequent tours cf the state, war and navy building, entered Secretary Paniel's office and was shown the cablegram. "Gentlemen, the time has come when we have got to act." he said according to Secretary Roosevelt. Tt was then Mr. Roosevelt suggested Admiral S'ms for th mission, pointing out that having been naval attache at Pari, and haing made numerous trips 1' London for conferences w-.th the Rritirh naval authorities h was well qualified. The president agreed that Sims was the man. 1!" viaa summoned to M'sshingtoti th.it night and was soot on his way overseas.

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whose shadow is lenptheninjt over e ivilization, need have no terror for Iowa, according to Ralph Van Vechten, vice-president of the Continental and Commercial Bank of Chicago and one of the leading financiers of the West. "Any overflow of bolshevism from Europe that may Teach this country," said Mr. Van Vechtan, "will

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to whom hijrh prices have brought prosperity are turning their money into land of their own. . "I would say that on ita record Iowa is the greatest agricultural state in the union. Illinois claims

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Iowa and every mile I traveled, I was prouder that I was born there I have learned that Iowa has the greatest per capita wealth of anv

stata in the union and farm lands'

have jumped 50 per cent in value in the l.tt five years. "Farm mortgages always have been highly regarded as an investment and the tendency now on the part of the farmer to liquidate

his obligations, has not influenced I years. The daily revenue pouring i note.'

into the pockets of its farmers is cIcsp to $i,'".t0,000.

Its stock is high-grade. At the

You Are Surely Going to Plant a Spring Garden? j A home garden enables you to have fresh greenstuff at. all times it also helps reduce your table expense. We believe in the encouragement of thrift and, to pro- E mote it, we have planned a special sale of everything needed for the home garden. i Just notice these prices for Friday and Saturday.

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wheat yield. But in balanced farm-i Panama-Pacific exposition, it made ing Iowa tops them all. j 2? y agricultural exhibits and won "It produces 10,000.000 hogs a j 285 prizes. Ninety-nine per cent of year and I am inclined to agree with the farms in many townships have the farmer verdict that there is more! electric lighting and all the convenimoney in pigs than in banks. Itsier.res of city homes. Iowa farms annual egg output is worth more I could pay the war debt of the nathan all the cranjres in the United j tion in a single generation. I have States. The value of its annual! found wonderful prosperity and farm products has been more than a abounding optimism everywhere.

billion dollars for the past three i Success sems to be the state's key-

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Jif;s Mary Snyder has blood poison tr hr hand, but at th's writing is improving. Sal'ie 7-ivers of Chicago visited at her home last Sunday. Dr. Pavis. M. E. superintendent.

is to be here next Sunday to conduct quarterly conference and administer the sacrament. It is reported that several people in Turkey Creek have pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Casper Engle went to Chicago last Sunday evening Mrs. Engle and the children remained for a few days. Clara Gerlarh was in Chicago shepplng Monday. Mrs. Mary Vandereida attended Mrs. Mary Welse's funeral ;n Schererville last Monday.

The hlgli school teachers report a new pupil. Henry Hor.-t. l.-t week. Miss Kthel I'arfer of K.Vion.i is visiting her brother. Raj moi'.ii ''arter, and family this wee's. Albert frP impi-ovi n as fat as could be expected, from pneumonia. Raymond Zuvers was a Chicago visitor last Sunday.

Times news service is the best that money can buy and honest effort can furnish.

MADISON". United States Srnator Hsrry N't, touring the state speaking on the league of nations, is scheduled to address citizens of Jefferson county at tht- courthouse here at eight oclock tonight. BIATFTON". Six road petitions for improved highways tinder the county unit law have ben filed with the county commissioners, calling fr about fortyrive miles of highways in Wolls county

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Garden Seeds, Bulbs, Shrubs and Trees Armour Kiver Pri- A complete line of 'Washington Park Concord or Worden's Rhufcarti Roots vet Hedpts about 2 Vegetable and Flow- Lawn Grass Seed, Grape Vines, three Largest size. S?eff. high. 30 in a bun- er seeds, large pkgs.. priced for this sale. ears old. On sale cially priced for this die, per tunlle 93 each ... 5c rer lb 15c fnch 12C 8aIfc at -10c u Tippss- rherrv pPar Phlox, choice of red Trees: Apple or Gooseberry Bushes 0nion Se(B, yellow, " ; L ner; ; e far rr nlM. Priced Peach, about 6 feet. Svnhes' ? On er lb about one PHco for the week-ejtd high hardy trees. Matrimonv V'ne Peonies, pink, white Shasta Daisiea. well Red Currant Bushes. Earlv Ohio Sed Thre vpirt' old r,r refl hr , to flv rooted, youn? plants, three years old. vry Potatoes, on sale 0n sale Fridav and r'es" n sale e"h sPiaHy priced at. hnrdy. On pale Fri. Friday and Satur- Saturday at .... . 1 gc 8 lOC each 10C and Sat. at 1C day. per lb 3C " 0 Boston Ivy Vine- Ibota Privet Hedge. Daisy - TUnts, fall Threei years old. about 3 fet high. 10 Gladiolus Bulbs, this Dahlia Roots, assort- btoomin?. On special Specially priced at in a bundle, per sale 4 for q ed colors J5C sal, each QC each Jgr bundle 75c Splera Vn Houttei (Bridal Rose Bushes Strong. Parisian Lilacs. small Common SnowballWreath). One of the most sturdy bushes, choice of plossy leaves that do not l5J grow S to 10 feet ,. , . . high, coTerea witn beautiful Fpecies of the American Beauty. Dor- mildew, sweet scented, globular clusters or epiera, hiving pure white o'hy Perkins and other lfht purple flowers, S to white flowera In May, flowers in clusters. On well known varieties. On 4 fet hifzh. On sale Fri- 3 to 4 feet high. On sale, each QC sale at -'-19c dav antl Saturday at 25c 8al at 22c Four Necessary Garden Tools Specially Priced

Spading ForksFour-tine "D" handled spading forks, as illustrated. Kach 95(j

Garden Spades "D" handled with solid steel blade. Priced at $1.25

4oc Garden Ho vtth solid steel blad & long hickory handle. 45c

Garden Rake 50c malleable iron rakes, with long hickory handle, at -35c

Lawn Fence and Poultry Netting

Ornamen'al Lawn Fence, made of No. ? galvanized wire, is 36 inches high. On sale at per foot

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Galvanized Poul'ry Netting, 2-lnch me?h. in roll lots of 150 feet. 35 Inches wide, per roll, $3.75: 2 4 inches wide, per roll $2.75

Step Ladder 5 ft. step ladder, well made with shelf. Jl.oO value at

$1.25

Toilet Paper Extra large lc rolls of fine quality white crepe toilet paper, roll 5c

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Special Clothes Hampers, well made with cover. On special sale at Q8C

Electric Iron

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One Hundred I 42-Piece i jj Dinner Sets $3.48 Ej Extra good quality plain white dinner ware. :' Set consists of 6 dinner plates, 6 bread and : butter plates. 6 rauce dishes. 6 Individual butter dishes, one platter, one open vegeEi lable dish, on salad bowl, one pickle dish, : one cream pitcher, one bowl. Called far 'ory seconds, but the defects are hard to de- : tect. Regular $5.00 value on sale $3.48

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The Ventilo Front Shield supports the abddmen, keeps the fiesh from protruding between lacers, ventilates and pcrmi's e.isy adjustment.

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ful. comfortable and beautiful method of corseting:, insuring proper anatomical support X.ff and correct rsture. j fJ-Jtl i Priced from $3.00 to $15.00

Model 14S-R illustrated at left. Made of Carrick cloth with elastic section in back $3.75

No. .; 6 4 0 illustrated at richr. TrpVss sport corset, made of p'r.k '.brocade. Elastic all around tcp: e'as-' f.c inserts in back C5.C0

Percolators at $2.98

Royal Rochester Aluminum Coffee Percolator. 7-cup size, with ebonv handle, retrular

Irice $3.50. Tlds sale

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Week-End Sale of Auto Supplies STERLING SPARK rLL'GS Halfinch size, a guaranteed plug:,' at niy - - - 39c JOHNSONS CARBON REMOVER

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FAMOUS YANKEE Folding Tire Pumps, to be attached to runninr board, special JJ gg GENUINE K.-W. Coil Unit for Ford cars, specially priced at Qg TITAN INNER TUBES, site Six31j. an unusually good tube ar this low price $3 75 ELECTRIC TAIL LIGHT, complies with city ordinance, special 75c RADIATOR CAPS for Ford cars. Friday and Saturday, each 20c T LEAF FORD SPRING, mide of finest Canton steel, special. 3 25 ELECTRIC TROUBLE LAMP Complete with cord, at QQq RIE NIE PATCH, a permanent inner tube repair, specially priced Rt 39c

Doable S. & H. Green Stamps Friday

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