Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 50, Number 49, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 26 July 1928 — Page 2

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Steuben County Offers ioo Lakes To The Discriminating Vacationist—Pokagon State Park Is Calling You.

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By H. C. Reid Hoosier State Automobile Association

"Folks who crave the recreations that lakes afford would do well to investigate and try Pokagon State Park,” so thinks the Hoosier State Au tomobile Association', Angola, situated in the center of Steuben County in the northeastern part of Indiana, is the hub of our lake resorts. There are approximately one hundred named lakes within this county, ranging in size from one acre to many square miles. They are fed by spring water from the heavily wooded hills surrounding them. The fish are of the game variety, hardened by the cool waters. The fisherman has not frequented these lakes as he has many others They are well stocked. Often when the bass are not biting in the larger lakes, move to a smaller one and the angler's de-

light is realized. The beaches are of Arm sand and gravel, which makes bathing a delight at hundreds of places. The county has an elevation 1 of a thousand feet above sea level, on the divide where the waters flow to Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. The air is pure, the breezes balmy, and! healthful recreation is there for those seeking out door life. The lakes are connected by streams of the same pure later Within their depths one may see the game flsh at |

Hudson Pistons Hand-fitted

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One of the striking advances in! motor car construction is the higher Standards of inspection and assembly. An example is the new practice of the Hudson Motor Car company in hand-fitting ail pistons individually into cylinders, even after a number of previous steps apparently have assured a perfect standard of woikmanship. The new practice on Hudson Super-Sixes is described as follows • the cylinder bores are tested for accuracy and for size with jO- | hansson gauges. Then pistons are; selected for the individual cylinders - likewise measured by the Johanssons. These tests generally are considered to assure satisfactory results, since Johansson’s gauges are science’s most accurate instruments. But Hudson has now adtled an operation of hand-fitting the measured and inspected pistons into the meat* ored and inspected cylinder bores. iA clearance of twohhousandtha of an inch is satisfactory; but one of causes a rejection

sport and the beautiful verdure ol aquatic plants, veritable sunken gardens of marvelous beauty. One may follow their winding course in canoe or motor- boat, beneath overhanging shade and amidst primeval surroundings- as far as imagination could wish, even to the outlet into I.ake .Michigan.

This recreation ground is so outstanding that 192 t witnessed the opening to the public of Potawatomi Inn in Pokagon State Park. Here are 700 acres of forest preserve, situated on the east shore of Lake James. At a cost of $76,000.00 a modern hotel was opened for occupancy in 1927 The first season of Pokagon State Park and Potawatomi Inn attracted an exceptional and enthusiastic patronage. Camping facilities are especially good deep artesian wells of pure water, abundant shade, fuel for the taking,' well constructed furnaces everywhere! all overlooking the lake. Lake James is a long winding body of water bounded by high timbered shore lines, reminding one of the Finger lakes of New York. It is sevim miles long. Its shore line , measures thirty-five miles and has a maximum depth of eightv-six feet. There are four basins to make James, the State Park beifig located on the lowest level.

and the selection of anew piston This closeness of fit, it is declared is possible because the Hudson pistons are built with a double strut of invar non-expanding steel. It is said that these pistons can be fitted safely to even a closer fit than the old time cast iron ones, and that they have the additional advantage of lightness to assure rapid acceleration and smoothness. All pistons in a set must match in weight, as well as fit perfectly into the individual cylinder bores, Hudson engineers say that these standards have improved still further the performance and durability of the motors, and are an insurance! against piston slap or rapid cylinder! bore wear. Hand-fitting hitherto has been an operation to be found only in the highest priced ears. Head of Bird Families The* largest u l all bird families Is that known as Fringillidoe. There are 1/200 species of finches which com po*e this family

Almanac Traced to the Ancient Saxons In the early days of Greece It was customary to announce the first day "of the montli cither through a herald or placards pasted on the city walls. These placards were known as kalends, or kolendae from the Greek, “1 call or proclaim." The book of accounts referring to the days of the year was known as a ealendarium, hence the word calendar. Excavators at Pompeii nave discovered a square block of marble that served the Greeks as a calendar. Each side served as a record of three .months. Each month was headed by the proper sign of the zodiac, and contained astronomical, agricultural and religious information. Verstegan, early lexicographer, tracing the origin of the word almanac, says: “Our ancient Saxon ancestors used to engrave on certain squared sticks about a foot in length, sometimes more, sometimes less, the courses of the moon sos the whole yea re, .whereby they ahvaies certainly tell whatt new tndones, full mobiles and changes should happen, as also their festival dates ; and such a curved stick 'they called ul-inon aglit; that is to say, al-mon-hecd. to wit, the rega'rd or observation of alb the niOones, and hence is derived the name almanac.” — Detroit News. Are Stevenson’s Books to Stand Time’s Test? The bishop of Durham in his oration at the Stevenson eonimemoration dinner indirectly raised the question whether physical disabilities are a handicap to individual distinction in life. His observations suggest that weakness Mi one sense may be the path to gres&nejSs in 'another.' Robert Louis Stevenson was au only son and u chronic invalid. Ilis physical weakness, like Scott's lameness and Byron’s club foot, the bishop remarked, tended to induce in him an almost morbid cult of virility. The bishop wound up his address with a question to which Stevenson enthusiasts of the present day would admit of but one answer. When his books had to stand nakedly on their merits would they be able to hold their own against the rival claims of new works armed with all the subtle appeal of direct relevance to the time present? When we think of the furore over the Waverly novels for long after they were published and of the apathy regarding Scott in the present generation, no one can answer the bishop’s question dogmatically.—Weekly Scotsman ■ - Bad but Usable Verlaine, the French poet, once sold a sonnet to Gil Bias 11 lustre, lie took a cab to the offices of the paper to collect the money. It was one cent a line. Sixteen cents. Not that there are sixteen lines in a sonnet in Paris, but that the title and signature were paid for. On another occasion tie sold a poem to Art et Critique for 5 francs,- money down. Next day he returned to the editor and complained that he had been given a bad five-franc piece. The editor instantly gave him a fresh one, and then discreetly demanded the bad

coin. “Monsieur,” said Verlaine, departing, “I have passed it; but 1 assure you 1 bad considerable difficulty in doing so.” Counted Out Jacqueline Spencer, was told by her old-fashioned grandfather, who once followed the sea, that she must walk to school herself every morning on her two legs and must rely on nobody else—that to bank on being offered a lift in the motors of neighbors and acquaintances was a cheap and unbecoming policy for a Spencer. “Rely on nobody eise,” finished the old man, an expert at weekday preaching. “I can rely On two people,” quoth Jacqueline. “Who?”. “On God and myself.” “What about your parents?” asked he, fishing. “Oh, they’re ‘else.’” Schools in Old Prisons School is being held in old Spanish fortresses as the first step in Americanization processes being carried on by the United States in Porto Rico. Cells where-once prisoners paced to and fro now contain desks. Many of the classes are conducted behind barred windows and heavily grated doors, Installed more than 400 years ago, and the somber walls are decorated with modern blackboards. American officers are learning to speak Spanish and Porto Ricans, who are also enrolled in the Sixty-fifth infantry regimbnt at San Juan are learning the English language. The schools are maintained in El Morro and San Cristobal fortresses. The Lorgnette Juggler This concerns a dancer whose talents are recognized in the two-a-day and musical comedies. After making a hit in a show she suddenly went ritzy and affected tall millinery. Her intimates gave her up, not being able to tolerate her poses and speech affections while knowing that she was illiterate. At any rate, they say that her maid at the theater asked her: "Have you any idea where the pins are?” “I regret very much/’ said the upstage one, “but I do not know where the pins is.”—New York Graphic.

NAPPANEE ADVANCE-NEWS, NAPPANEE, INDIANA

MISS ARLENE STUCKMAN STILL WITH CHAUTAUQUA Miss Arlene Stuckman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jesse Stuckman of West Market street, touring under the auspices of tin- Hedpath-Vwator Chautauqua company with a musical 'troupe in which she appears as mar•i - • iraba player, celloist, pianist, and in a saxaphone quartet, started the second circuit of her tour the first of July. Miss Stuckman was signed on a double circuit of 2? weeks. Site has already played Texas” Mexico, Arizona west to the coast and then'up the coast states, California, Oregon, and Washington, and has now started on the return trip across the northern states already crossing Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. Last week they appeared in North and South Dakota. The troupe has had some interesting and amusing experiences as well as undergoing some hardships. In Idaho the rain fell continually, miking the dirt roads almost impassable. They arrived into one town an hour and a half latj| for the program, mudspattered, wet—and barefooted! The car had gotten stuck in the deep mud, but possessing the dauntless spirit of all troupers which says “on witli the show” regardless of the effort, they pushed the car out-of the; holes, arrived at the hall, and put on their program. In Montana, mosquitoes almost ; broke up the performances and many places the management found it 1 necessary to build smudges around i the tent in order that the audience might enjoy the program without too much obnoxious buzzing The troupe will complete their engagements August 18 in Arnott, Qkla. They have yet to play through the states of Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, lowa, and back to Kansas from where they started.

THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB TO MEET WITH MRS. WEBER The Friendship club will meet with Mrs. Weber Thursday afternoon, August 2. OAK GROVE Miss Agnes Mowatt is spending this week with relatives at Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. George Ringgenberg of Hasting were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Bixler. Miss Florence Fink, of Woodland, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fink. Orville Null is driving anew Star car. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Gordon and daughters visited with Mr. and Mrs. -Edward Warnaeutt near Tippecanoe. Sunday. Misses Viola and Ellen Rassi spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Scheets. Clyde Grise and sons of near Lakeville, visited with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grise, Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lehman and daughter, Marion, Mrs. Otto Gordon and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fredericks and daughter called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ulery near Berrien Springs, Mich., Sunday. Miss Pearl Starrett. of Nappanee. spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Stiilson. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Grise, of Mishawaka spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grise: Mr. and Mrs. Otis Os tier and daughter, of Bremen, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oster, Sunday. Phone 27 and give us the details jf that party you held or are going to hold.

They can .Conquer Who Believe They Can Self-Confidence is the first secret of success. No man ever made good while doubting himself. When you organize yiour wishes and thoughts that you can do things, you make short wo r k of superstition —you take on faith and some day you will celebrate victory. Farmers Loan & Trust Company

PERSONALS

Mr, and Mrs. Henry Hartman and son Hubert motored to St'. Joe, Mich. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Short, of Knox, were Sunday dinner guests m Mr. and Mrs. Gny’ s lahi derm ilk. Miss Helen" Knox left Friday to spend a week’s vacation with Miss Ruth Ann Miller at Indianapolis. Mr. and Mbs* Cyrille Anderson and daughter, of South Bend, were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. E. E. Fro vert. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johns and daughter, of Elkhart, called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Craft, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Flora and family. east of toVn, called on Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Flora near Foralter, Sun day afternoon. Sir. and Mrs. R. H. Buruhoim r and daughter Korean ot Fort Wayne were' Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Champlin. Mrs. W. S. Matz and Misses Grace Miller and Cora Cttlp attended the Brethren Bible conference at - Sfftp-1 shewana Lake, Sunday. Hubert Hartman returned to Mon: pelier, 0., Monday, after a week’s vacation spent here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartman, John Eshenbatigh, Mr. and Mrs A. L. Byler and Mr. and Mrs. Gresso. of Warsaw, called on Mr, and Mrs. Dilmah Callander, Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hartzler, of Pryor, Okla.. — were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Stahly. north of town, e.uaute home from a visit in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Early and family, east of town, and Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Eaton and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs, George Riley, southeast of town. Mr. and Mrs. James and daughter, of Bremen and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lbngfieid and daughter; of Wakarusa spent Saturday afternoon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. James Chilcote. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Metzler and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Smufker and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hout, all of Middlebury, at the Hout cottage at Stone lake. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Minard and family of Auburn ,were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Minard. Miss Wanda Minard, who lias been spending the past week at Auburn returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. John I.audeman and family, of Elkhart, Mr. and Mrs. W A. Farrington and son, Lloyd, Miss Charlotte Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Farrington and family jisjoyed a picnic dinner at Oakwood Park, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rosbrugh and grandson, Stewart Alan, of South Bend, were Sunuay dinner guests or Mrs. George Fields. Archie Heniuk and Harry L. Irvine and .son Tom of South Bend, Mrs. Elizabeth Coppos. Mrs. Clara Rosbrugh, and Mrs. Lola Van Dyke and son Alva Jr., called in the afternoon.

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