Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 35, 22 December 1919 — Page 16

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGKAl MONDAY, DEC 22, 1919.

SLEIGH RIDES AND BOBSLEDS WERE THE SPORT OF OLD DAYS

Thirtv wintert aco the most popular

diversions for Richmondites consisted of sleigh riding and racing and bob eleding. Today either of these is a err rare happening In Richmond. Old timers of Richmond are fond f telling ot the thrilling races between the fastest horses ot Richmond along North A street. As soon as a heavy snow would cover this thoroughfare, the gallants of the town would hitch up their sleighs and proceed to put the street into condition tor the races - tbat were sure to follow. Several acctdents of a serious nature resulted from these races and at least two. lives are known to have been lost. During later years of sleigh racing, guards were stationed : at each street crossing to warn people 'Sway from the course. Considerable money changed hands as a result of these races and sometimes several hundred people would "gather to watch a race between favorTtes. Often times, residents ot the rural districts surrounding Richmond 'would enter their horses and the two tactions would wager large sums of money as to the result. Money Not Needed ; Great wealth was not required by the gallants of those days to take their best girls out sleighing tor livery

stables would rent sleighs or buggies for a dollar for the afternoon or evenKg. Renters would not be permitted race on North A street but would confine their mania for speed until -the lonely stretches of the country broads were reached. The owners of he livery stable would enter horses In the races, however, and as a usual rtbing these horses would cop first honors. i The favorite bobsled course was to jtart at Fourth and Main streets and ;oast down Main street hill, make the "turn at the foot and then coast down Ithe hill and go through the old Nat

ional bridge. The sleds wed on these parties were ponderous attain and would seat between 80 and 60 people. Another favorite course was to start at Ft Wayne avenue and North A street, coast down A street to Second street, turn Second to Main, and then coast down Main and through the

National bridge. .

Several serious accidents resulted from these parties. One resident of a farm adjoining Richmond remembers one ot these parties to bis sorrow. Today he is badly crippled as a result of running through a fence on the south side of the course and toppling down the embankment.

RUSSIA OPPOSES ANNEXATION OF OUTER MONGOLIA TO CHINA.

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As a Woman Thinketh BY HELEN ROWLAND

(Copyright, mt. by The Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.) It's no use! Nobody is going to experience that lovely, virtuous thrill ot renunciation, this year. Nobody is going to "swear off anything, or "cut out" anything, or "give up" anything Because there ISN'T anything to "swear off." And there isn't anything to "cut out" or to "give up"! It you are the man who has enjoyed that glowing "Never again!" sensation, every Ne Years morning, and that delicious' "Just-once-more!" feeling, every January 15th, for the last 20 years. Take heart o'cheer! Tou wont even have to go through the motions of "resisting temptations," this year. There won't be anything to

resist after the middle of January. It you are the woman, who has been eating herself up to the two-hundred pound mark. Don't worry! There won't be any candy or cakes or ice-cream to "swear off". The sugar shortage will take care of your figure for you; If you had been nobly planning to give up late hours. Just rest your little conscience on Uncle Sam's shoulder. It the coal shortage continues, there wont be anywhere to go, atten ten o'clockIf your besetting sin is extravagance don't let it bother yon. You wont have any money to throw away, after you have paid your rent and your butcher's bill and your Income tax! No. Dear Heart! There Isn't anything to "sacrifice." nor to "renounce" nor to "Swear Oft" But, there are hundreds and hundreds of things to "SWEAR ON". If you cant swear off drinking or eating or trlvoling. At least you can "Swear On" a lot ot good habits, like workinr and tailing and ecoaomixing . You can "swear" solemnly to be a Good Sport and a Good Citizen. And to face your War-debt, and pay the price of Victory, with a sportsman's grace and a cheerful grin! You can "swear" to smile at all the trifling deprivations, which you will

face this winter, and not to go about

grumbling at your country, because of

your little personal discomforts.

You can "swear" to put your should

er to the wheel of reconstruction. And to do more work, harder work.

better wrk than you have ever done

before.

Until this ravaged world has been rehabilitated and made fit to live in.

again! You can swear to economize on food and clothes, so that there -will be plenty to go around. You can swear to be kindly, tolerant, and charitable.

And to do your little "hit" to replace that burning hatred (which seems to

be consuming every human heart) with brotherly love.

And the Peace that pas set h understanding!

. Above all. you can register a solemn

oath. In your Inmost soul. To be a GOOD AMERICAN

And to stand staunchly by the Country, the laws, the institutions, and the

Government, which have made you the

most envied person on earth. today An American Man Kir an American Woman! It Is the solidarity of the American Spirit and nothing elsewhich is goInp to save this country! To be a Good American that Is the sum total of my New Year's Resolutions, and yours. And EVERYBODY'S!

Russia has sent a protest to China against Its recent action in canceling the autonomy of Outer Mongolia. Russia claims certain treaty rights in Outer Mongolia which cannot be abrogated by any one sided action on China's part. Mongolia is inhabited by nomadic tribes. It used to belong to the Chinese empire, but has been independent for several 'years. With the coming of the present unrest that is sweeping northern Asia. Outer Mongolia found itself alone and without armed protection iron any one. It therefore petitioned to be taken back into the Chinese union and was admitted by decree November 23, 101$.

Young People's Union Elect Officers for Year Resolution providing for the immediate affiliation with the Wayne Coun

ty Federation of Churches through

the county Young People's Union, was

passed and the annual election of of fleers was held by the City Young People's Union Sunday afternoon. . Lyman Lyboult, of tho First Christian church, was elected president of the city branch. Verlin Bellinger ot the Raid Memorial church, vice-president; Vergil Winkler ot the United Brethren church, recording secretary; Alvin Picket of the First Christian church, corresponding secretary; O. M. Kendall, of the Baptist church, treasurer.

Christian Snsday School Sends Baskets to Peer Twelve bushel baskets, filled with food, were sent to the poor ot the city by the Christian church 8unday school Sunday morning. Every member of the school brought some article of food or clothing tor the Christmas contribution, and these were placed In baskets and distributed throughout the elty. A large box ot clothing was sent to the Christian home, at St Louis.

Bovine That Ate Her Worth in Dynamite Makes Congress Pay WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. The cow that burned up Chicago, the cow that jumped over the moon, the cow that raised the fatted calf, and the cow that died on the tune they will have to recognize an addition to their cele

brated quartet now. . She is the cow that ate up $60 worth of government dynamite out in Willard. Wash., and made tho wheels ot congress go round until her owner got $60. The house paused in Us consideration of weightier subjects long enough Friday to pass the necessary bill. Contributory negligence on the part of the government road builders, who

left the sucks ot dynamite wnere bossy could eat them, was the verdict.

BentonviUe, Ind. Frank Hackleman and wife and Mrs

Corvin Overhiser spent Monday in Connersvllle Charles Mason and

Tom McKee spent Wednesday In In

dlanapolls A large crowa attenaea the shootlne- match here Thursday...

Sir. and Mrs. John Logan of Lewisvnie

spent Thursday with Mr. ana Mrs. Fred Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Grant Heck entertained the Pitch-In club Thursday evening. 35 members were present. Social gaiety, musle and

games furnished pleasant entertainment. Misses Marjorie Hunt and Cora Kellum were guests ot the club Charles Mason and wife, Mrs. Martha

Miller and Tom McKee and tnmuy

spent Friday in Richmond ..... .nn. Rachel Weaver attended the) fiftieth wedding anniversary ot Mr. and Mrs. Henry Phllpott Thursday.... Mrs. Lis-

ale Rice ot Indianapolis to a guest at the home ot her son. Walter Rice.... Charles Knlpe and wife and Adam Miller and wife spent Friday In Richmond.

HOOSIER 8TLLION ADDS 42 RECORDS DURING YEAR (By Associated ress INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 23. Peter the Great 2:07. the world's premier sire, owned by Stoughton Fletcher of Indianapolis, added 42 new standard record performances during 1919. according to statistics. The Indianapolis stallion now is represented by 4S8 record performances, which outranks all other sires, living or dead. It is estimated that within four years Peter the Great will have reached the five hundred mark in the number of record performances. Even a deaf man seldom overlooks an invitation to take something. A storage battery electric locomotive Invented for switching, uses powerful electro magnets instead ot couplings for drawing cars.

FLY DOES GREAT DAMAGE WABASH. Ind., Dec. 21. Farmers

over Wabash county report that virtually the entire wheat crop, planted

last fall, has been destroyed by Hesslon fly and they predict tbst the crop next summer will be the smallest in years.

Over 77 per cent of the world's supply of nickel is mined in the British empire.

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