Hammond Times, Volume 16, Number 141, Hammond, Lake County, 4 December 1922 — Page 10

SCORES ESCAPE DEATH IN PENNSY WittiCK

Store Hours Until ChrUtmas 8:30 to 6 P. M. The Christmas Store Store Huuri Until Ctrataa 8:30 to 6 P. M.

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Above, wreck of hc Pennsy flyer at Cumberland, Ind and, below, closeup showing how steel constrvicuou prefented the coaches from telescoping.

INDIANA'S

WAR PURSE IN PUT

Commission, said today, ani It Is expected the first edition of "The War Pur to of Indiana" soon will be exhausted.

IXDIA-NAPOLiS, Dec. . Dr. Joba W. Oliver, ilreetor of th? tn-'.a.na HIstorlcaJ Commission today announced thm puWlcatian af the "War Pwraa or Indiar.," by Waiter Oreenoush, dtrsotar ef vbllclff in the five. Liberty Lean drives In Jndfajsa and tha dlatrlbutloa of a paft ef he Crat dltloa Hie feaek was fc3Tun from tha cfflee e tta HIstorlcai CormnJaslon In tbe fitflte Houaa today. The Ygluiie sets eut a renerai history of the. tremendeaa w-rs flaanco afferts carried to stiecesaiul eoaeiasion In tills Ceanty fiurln ti twenty-feur rtenthg of tha flffhtlns period. It is a gtafchle auramary ol the fartielpatien ef tlirea sillUon ladlaaona In the flTe Ubrty Loa and War SavJrtffS and Thrift g-t&rop drira. Copies are betas ant to all pblte libraries In tha atata, uniYersltlea ea4 eolleres and other historical aesoclatlons throughout tha couatry. Tho rocorfl ef every Indiana rouaty In tha tw-rear period of ih war Is aat eut offlelally tn the volurca, and tha e'-ory of the inina3 fights of oounty organisations c-verywhera Jn Indiana to meet the enormous totals of Vhn Liberty Bond rnd War Saving's quotas from tb bulk of tha voluma's paeg. "The War Pursa of Indiana" shows that a total of $iOC,000.000 was pomred int tha coffers of tha nation by this Stata as Its contribution to the ,v.'as against autocracy. Woven Into the c.liclil statistics of each 'rounty'a part In tha struggle a', home. Is & story of the spirit of the reopl which made their enormous ontributlons to tha w ar i u-a

possible. Names of the county chairmen and their unrelenting c-ITort Iceep Indiana at tha forefront of ti.eother States in tht Vorld V. ar a; t recorded In the book, and mur.y sidelights against tho background of the whole State's efforts are C ..- voted to specific problems that aroit in oath of lh ninety-two counties. The strug-glo to orranlze townships email towns and largo cities, tho efforts to educate hundreds of thousands of new bond buyers, and tha ' eventual success of tho greatest organizational effort a State ever has paesed throuffh, axe recorded la story fashion la tho book. Since more- teofple In this county participated la the orsanlratlon of the various Liberty Loan aad War Savings Drives than In any other war drive, this "War Purse of Indiana" w-lll be of deeper Interest to a gTeater portion of our citizens than any other volume issued by the Historical Commission. A limited number of copies has been set aslat for sale to the- general public on order to the Indiana Historical Commission, Boom 334. State House, Indianapolis. Indiana The prl-je, which covers only the cost of publication, is 51 50 according; to announcement "today from the Historical Comm'.ss.on. Tho volume sets out that Indiana's enormous total of contributions to the nation's war chest waf paid for in general by tlm hr.p "crop" of the State durlnr The war period. A .llscusslc-n of tho f'.r.anclal Ftatus of Indiana prlcr to her entrance Into th- flsht'.rg' period,

an dthe davelofr.'ient of a buying j power undreamed of p-tor t'i t;.' war. Is a. pliaso cf tho book's ub ' t mutter. Economic re-adjust- ( muits through which tha Statu'? I industry, agriculture and business , passed as tho great work of war j fiananclne vent on. is another part j of the volume. Tho rise of the spirit ; that sent more than a hundred ; thousand HooeJcr boys to the co.fiici. xhat made meatlea?. wheatlfss and'hcatless days a reuiar pa; t o: , the life of every Hoosleh. tha' poured out additional millions cf ' do'.'ars for war relief work, an-i ; that re-adjusted th eentire fabri-- i the State's nonnnl life to th- r.war basis is told in the "War l"Jr.-e of Indiana.' The book relates that there were approximately ten thousand educated bond . buyers In the Sate of Indiana at tho beginning of tho war, and that this total was increased through the vast program , that followed 'he

ecucttiiy" f r's development to a total

several nunar i The Indiana Historical Commission already Is receiving- orders for tho book fro mHoosier cf.sens Incrested in keerJnsr in their private libraries a complete record oflndana'9 reat war finance efforts, Dr. Jghn W. Oliver, Director of the

Hoover Says It Will Be Harding INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE PALOATO, Calif., Dec. 1. "Obvl. ously the republican presidential can didate for 1621 wlU be Warren G. Uardlnff." tz.ll Kerbe-rt Hoover, Secretary of Commerce la the course of an Interview here today, when aske-d his opinion as to the G. O. r. presL. dential candidate in 18J4.

BAD BREAKS CAUSE OF AUTO ACCIDENTS

Fattest English BoyWould Be Movie Star t INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE LONDON, Dec. Although only fourtafin years 014, Bortle Waters of Poplar, weighs 202 pounds ant1 Is puttlr.fir on f.eth rapidly. lie 1" 44 Inches round the waist, -with a 48-inch chest, 17-lnch cajf and 22-lnch thish. Ke Is 63 Inches in height "My crcatest ambition Is to be a mov! wtar " nv$ Bo-tie.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE LOS A.N'GKLES. Dec. BreaKlns all records bv nearly 10.000 smashups. thei e have been more than 32.000 auto and traffic accidents in Los Angeles so far this year, according to a report lssue3 by the safety bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California. The great increase in accidents is due to automobile owners who neglect to keep their brakes in pro-per condition, according to the Auto Club.

The United States, with equipment now on hand, can completely equip 1,014.000 men for wa-fare. Great Britain leads the list with 6.000.000 that could be fully equipped, followed hv Frfn-e. with 5. 3O4.000.

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Edward C. Minas Co. A Thrift Event Continues A Great Purchase of

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From St. Louis This remarkable event started today iust for three days.

i We made unusual purchases in timely fabrics at a St. Louis

wholesale house clearance siale with the result that prices mentioned in some instances here are very near today's actual wholesale price but every item is a saving. Come

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81x90 Seamless Bed Sheets at $1.19 ea. 36 inch Bleached Muslin, 1 2c Yard 27 inch Plisse Crepe, 2c Yard 36 inch Pongee, 35c Yard 36 inch Sateen, 29c Yard 27 in. Apron Gingham special 10c yd. 1 7 inch Crash Toweling, 1 3 jk Yard Turkish Bath Towels, 25c Each 85 inch Unbleached Sheeting, 42c Yd. Pure Linen Crash Toweling, 1 9c Yard 36 in. Unbleached Muslin special 12V2C yd 40 inch Satin Canton Crepe, $3.35 Yard 40 inch Poiret Twill, $1.85 Yard 26 inch Shaker Flannel, 1 2c Yard 36 inch Percale special 15c yd. 27 inch Outing Flannel, 1 5c Yard 36 in. Outing 6V Shaker Flannel, 1 9c Yd. Red Seal Zephyr Gingham, 1 9c Yard

Sewing Cabinet at $27 Mother will say: "Just what I wanted," when she sees this Martha Washington Sewing Cabinet beside the Christmas tree. It is of solid mahogany and constructed with drawers and compartments fclr sewing necessities. Yaull please her with one, .$27.00.

Spinet Desk at $32 A Spinet Desk is not only a practical gift but lends a mark of distinction to any room. There are mahogany styles here as low as $32.00.

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Mahogany Fernery at $7.35 Of course every housewife loves plants and flowers in the house the year round nothing attracts so well as a Fernnery to contain them. The self-watering kind in mahogany finish, at $7.35.

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Cigar Cabinets and Smoking Stands Dad will, of course, believe someone in the house is a Santa Claus when he gets a new Smoking Stand. There's a broad collection of styles here for Christmas shoppers. The one similar to the picture at the right with drawer, tray and lighter is priced at $9.50. Others as low as $1.25. HOOVER U M&ATS.. mtttSwmt attfOMai

Give "her" a Hoover this Christmas sothat her time and strength may be safeguarded through the years to come. The Hoover also saves rug costs. It's a paying investment. Terms are unusually easy. Only $6.25 down, and monthly payments. Let us show you The Hoover We are the only authorized dealer in Hammond, East Chicago and Indiana Harbor.

This Store Has No Connection With the Minas Furniture Co. Our Furniture Department is oa the Third Floor Give Furniture this Christmas it's the gift for the home, for all the family. You know mother would appreciate an individual piece a sewing cabinet, a fernnery. A reading lamp for dad or a smoking stand would suit his taste. For sister nothing would please her better than a cedar chest. Then there's a host of larger pieces an overstuffed suite for instance, or a rug such gifts will be remembered for years to come. But for a sensible gift give furniture. Here are a few other suggestions:

End Table. Spinet Desks. Secretarys. Tea Carts. Pedestal. ""Leather Rocker. Bedroom Rocker. Family Rocker. Table Lamp.

Bridge Lamp. Floor Lamp. Pictures. Mantel or Parlor Mirror. Desk Chair. Telephone Stand. Fireless Cooker.

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The Gift for Sister A Cedar Chest Many years hence she will still cherish the gift and remember the giver. Cedar Chests that are made right will last and become more valuable as they grow older, and have a richer color and finish. Select your Chest early. Will deliver when wanted.

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54-inch Chest . . .

Walnut Chests at $40 to $60

Davenport Table $19.85 A Davenport Table has so many uses whether you have a davenport or not. It's a good gift suggestion to give mother, especially when there are mahogany finished kinds as low as $19.85. LUGGAGE As Christmas Gifts

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Overstuffed Parlor Suite 3 Pieces for $189 Give the home and "her" a sensible gift this Christmas and what home won t appreciate a comfortable overstuffed suite covered with velour or tapestry. The price is exceptionally comfortable too for thrifty homekeepers. Art Glass Reading Lamps

Are Sensible Gifts The lasting gift for her or him. The beautiful art colored shades adds charm to any room, and the pleasure received while reading can not be equaled. Your choice of brass or silver plated Polychrome finishes: 16-inch shades $12.00 18-inch shades $16.50 20-inch shades $18.50

A Gift for Years to Come Axminster Rugs 9x12 ft. Size at $65.00 In an extensive selection of qualities and designs for floors which receive considerable wear. Axminster Rugs will prove to be a very satisfactory, considering they aijs durable, and come in such a large range of colors and designs that a suitable one is never hard to find. Other sizes priced as follows, Size 9x15 feet $8730 Size SV4x0y2 feet. .. .$61.50 Size 9x9 feet $53.50 Size 72x 9 feet $45.00 Size 6x9 feet $40.00 Size 4J2x 6V2 feet. .$19.50 Sizes 27 inches wide. 12 feet long $16.50 Size 36x72 inches $11.00 Size 27x60 inches $6.50

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LUGGAGE THE GIFT FOR TRAVELERS If you're planning just a short week-end trip or longer journey you'll be judged by the luggage you carry. Every good taste is here, especially adaptable for gifts trunks, handbags and suit cases.

COWHIDE TRAVELING BAGS Traveling Bags Of Cowhide: colors: black or brown, leather lined, three inside pockets, the two sizes, 16 and 20-inch, are

WOMEN'S SUIT CASES Ladies' Suit Cases Silk lining, made of black cowhide, seal grain, padded top; sizes 20 and 22 inches at

$18.50 and $20 $17.50 and $20 INDESTRUCTO TRUNKS Guaranteed and insured for either one or five years, according to quality. Full sized, bulge open top, 10 assorted hangers, shoe box, locking bar, hat bcx and laundry bag, guaranteed and insured against loss for one year $40 and $45

A Long Life Gift

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This Cheney pictured above is priced at $115 Easy Monthly Payments

The Master Instrument Words cannot describe Cheney tones. To realize their wonderfully satisfying quality, you must hear them. The richness and reality of every selection, whether instrumental, orchestral, or vocal, is truly remarkable. Cheney acoustic inventions used in no other phonograph mark an epoch in the development of sound reproduction. They make this "master instrument" different fundamentally different from all others. Cheney cabinets are built by master craftsmen in the period styles of old England, the finest furniture the world has known. Though The Cheney adds distinction to the most imposing home, its prices are so low that it is within reach of everyone. . Cheney regular models $65 to $325

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