The Syracuse Journal, Volume 20, Number 22, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 29 September 1927 — Page 6

Wichita Suffers From Another Bad Flood

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For the third time in less than a month North Wichita. Kan., was inundated by flood waters of Chisholm creek •nd the Little Arkansas river. The picture was made In the heart of the Industrial district where many families were forced to abandon their homes and where much property was damaged.

Prize Winning Poster for the American Legion

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This Is he prize-winning poster In the contest of the American Legion for the best poster showing the jause for which the members of the Legion fought and the Ideals which they represent It is the work of J. M. Mitchell.

Monroe House Is Sold at Auction

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The dilapidated mansion at 90 Crosby street. New York, in which president James Monroe died on July 4, 1831. was sold at public auction, the oiler day. The American Scenic and Historic Preservation society, which bought It several years ago, was unable to provide for Its upkeep

Governor Ritchie Is Now Ohe Tomka

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Governor Ritchie of Maryland, at the right, with the Indian chief of the Susquebannock tribe of Indiana oj the Woodcraft League of America, after the governor was given the name of Obe Tomka, or Stalwart One. at the Timonium fair.

CONDENSED IN A FEW LINES

Matches, first known as friction lights, have been manufactured only 100 years. Whitewashes that withstand considerable beet haw been developed for use in factories. An undersea lifeboat, designed for rescue of a crew In a disabled submarine. has been found tn Egyptian

AU street parades, except strictly civic, have been barred from Cincinnati. A London hospital engages tn the manufacture of surgical catgut for use In sewing wound* The four months* Intensive fight against the European corn borer has resulted tn the destruction at more than 96 per ent ot the pests.

ON THE HAGUE COURT

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Judge Benjamin Cardoza of the New York Court of Appeals, who has j been named by President Coolidge to represent the United States at The ’ Hague as a member of the International Court of Arbitration. BIGGEST WATERMELON

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This Is thought to be the largest watermelon ever grown. It weighs 143 pounds, has a circumference of 72’4 Inches lengthwise and was grown on the farm of H. L. Dudley near Hope, Ark. Judge It’s size by compari Ain with the little darkey standing behind It. Self-Complacency Self-complacency, to a marked degree, was shown by a woman who, when asked whether her child was more tike his father or mother, replied. “Oh. he’s more like me. But I rather think It’s a pretty good thing, for 1 don’t see that 1 can complain of myself any.” BanJhrapt Sometimes a man who claims he Is as good as his word suddenly becomes speechless.—Farm and Fireside. Magellan First The first record for traveling around i the world was made by Magellan, who encircled the globe between September 20. 1519. and September 8, 1522. points out an answered question In Liberty. The present record Is 28 days. 14 hours. 36 minute* and 5 seconds. No Limit There is no limit to the amount of good a mah can do. if be doesn’t ~ars who gets the credit"

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THE WORST TRUCK Iu ’ f it ibQoanGca That lunchroom proprietor Is craxy

Oscar Proves His Point!

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over motor vehicles.” “Well, be has the worst truck in his lunchroom I ever saw.” Would Help Church Member—Would you mind making your sermons a little longer hereafter? Minister —I would be delighted, but may I ask why? Most—ah —people want me to make them shorter. Church Member— doctor tells me that I simply must get more sleep.

After Big Money “What is your boy Josh doit«F *He’s hitting a punching baft’ an swered Farmer Corntossel. “He has noticed these comparisons between the money received by college professors and pugilists.” • - f Just Plain Dumb Clinton—Smith must be illit?rate. Hawks—What makes you think so? Clinton— I sat beside him in a mori? and didn’t bear a word out of him aduring the picture.

C AP AND'WBELLS

NOT A POPULAR PERSON It was a dark and stormy night Im the Channel, and the officer, returning to his ship, slipped on the gangplank and fell into the seething winter. One of the men who witnessed tile accident very pluckily went to the rescue and after a severe struggle brought him aboard. The officer was profuse in tile thanks. “And tomorrow I’ll thank you be fore the whole ship’s company.” “For goodness sake, don’t do th it, sir,” pleaded the hero in alarm. “It they thought I’d saved your life they'd half-kill me,”-*—London Answers. A Bit Too Willful

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First Flapper (discussing* the older generation)—Are your parents reasonable? Second Flapper—Oh. they're Reasonable enough if only they would let me give them the benefit of my experience. On Installments Sixteen months ot worry. Debt up to your neck; Then you OWN the auto— Just when it’s a wreck! What She’d Call Him “If a tall man. wearing horn-riminetl glasses, walked into a large department store to buy'a dozen lace Curtains trimmed with pink and blue ribbon and said that he wanted them delivered that very day, or he would not take them, what would the girl behind the counter call hiiu?” “I bite.” “A customer.” Thankye Reporter—So you are one hundred six years old? How do you feel? Grandpa Dodder—Just like a kid. I don't feel a day over ninety. Words of Counsel'

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Assistant—l can’t understand what made the lady so angry. Doctor—Never refer to a lady’s big toe. son. Always say ‘‘the largest of your small toes.” Startling Inference The Wild West pageant 1 enjoyefl. I really did not know That elephant* were once employed To hunt the buffalo. Old Stuff to Her Norton— Something seems to be wrong with this engine, it— Pansy—Don’t be foolish; wait until we get off this main road. HabU Vicar (to parishioner)—l haven’t seen your husband. Mrs. Wops, at our meetings for a long time. I hope he hasn't taken umbrage? Mrs. Wopsr-I shouldn’t wondtfr. sir. He buys all tliese patent medicines. Boosting Business Mary—Every time one of Binks* employees gets married he gives him a raise In pay. Sally —He should! Binks is • wholesale rice dealer. Rare Exhibit The customer thought be was” being soaked. “Vat. fifty cents for chust von package of cigarettes? Vat do you think I am?” "I don’t know.” yawned the girl behind the counter, but whatever it i% you’re the only one of it” He Is “After all,” said Gabbleton, “wa could be a great deal worse off than we are!“ • “I am!” snarled old Festus Pester. She Did and She Didn’t Ned—She insisted that her con>plexion is natural Fred—She didn't have the face to tell you that? Ned—ls you mean that as a question. the answer is. she did*, if you mean it as a statement of fact, 1 agree with you.—Boston Transcript Resemblance •Madge reminds me of a fairy tale.* •So fanciful, eh?” “1 mean she’s all made up."