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INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
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Telephones—Main 3600, New 28-361.
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CHEER UP! No more national political conventions for four years.
A TROUBLESOME feature about those proposed knee-high skirts is
that some knees are higher than others.
SO FAR, the political song writers have not been able to find any word
that will rhyme with Coolidge.
“LAFOLLETTE, OUT OF HOSPITAL, IS MUM ON POLITICS.”—
Headline. However, the hospital is not entitled to the credit
MAN WEIGHING 623 pounds went to work in the steam room of a
laundry and now he weighs 347, showing that you can lose more than but
tons in a laundry.
AND SAN FRANCISCO is putting back the dishes and straightening
up the furniture with a feeling that she made a pretty good impression un
der the circumstances.
“CHARLES O. DODSON AND GEORGE V. COFFIN, predecessors of
Mr. Miller in the sheriff’s office, bore out his statement that one night
guard was customary in the jail.”—lndianapolis Star.
But who holds up the two previous administrations as good examples?
More and Better Streets
Whatever else the city of Indianapolis does in the next few years it
should, in justice to its good name, get busy and provide better streets
and more of them.
In no other comparison does Indianapolis fall so far behind other cities
of its size and advantages.
In no other way does Indianapolis make so poor an impression upon
its visitors or work so severe a handicap on its own citizens.
The time has passed to quarrel over who is responsible fcr the present
deplorable condition of Indianapolis streets.
The time has come when every citizen ought to make himself a com
mittee of one to urge good streets and to do what is within his power to
compel them.
Indianapolis needs, first of all, a comprehensive program of resusfac.’ng
of pavements that will abolish the chuckholes and eliminate the cobble
stone effects that are so prominent. *
Indianapolis also needs more streets that go some place and keep
on going until they arrive. The time has come in the development of this
city when Meridian street, north and south, is no longer adequate to carry
the traffic that is now upon it by reason of the natural barriers on
other streets.
The time has. also come when east and west streets must be opened
from east to west and the city brought together by trafftc routes that do
not converge in the center of the city as do the street car lines.
There is a healthy and growing sentiment in Indianapolis against the
single loop street car routing which has for so many years been the cause
of so much congestion and unsatisfactory service.
The same kind -of a sentiment is beginning to be noticeable against
the present limitations in vehicle traffic.
Eventually the whole city will realize the folly of trying to route all
street car traffic past the same corner for inspection.
Let us get a step in advance on vehicle traffic and open a few streets
north and south, east and west.
Such a program will make Indianapolis grow.
It will eventually compel lines.
It will make home sites more accessible.
It will eliminate the morning and evening downtown congestion.
It will mark the departure in Indianapolis from country town habits to
wide-awake city manners.
*The First Hundred Years'
Would anyone care to live to be 150 years old, ii he had to follow the
formula proposed by that Cincinnati man who has offered his scheme of
life to the secretary of war for adoption in the army, and who gives assur
ance that the persons who adopt the laws of nature will live to be 150 years
old, without illness or discomfort?
And would it be a happy, contented army this country would have if
his proposed bill-of-fare and accompanying regulations were adopted? ,
It’s a bit difficult to visualize a wildly enthusiastic army if an order
should go forth specifying no socks, no underwear, canvas shoes, no drink
ing water —coffee being used as a substitute, no pork, little meat of any
kind, no pepper, little salt, no ice cream, little sweets, plenty of vegetables,
bread and cereals. /
But it isn’t difficult to visualize a vast host of army cooks rapidly dis
appearing from the foreground into the purple haze of the far distance,
midst a storm of hard words and harder material things, when the first
meal was served.
And there are other matters that enter into this scheme of health,
such as not washing the head without first washing the feet and legs, and
not lying down more than eight hours a day nor sleeping less than eight
hours a day.
And what country wants an army of men 150 years old, anyway?
It might, of course, command a certain amount of respect from an op
posing army, but somehow it doesn't seem as though it would have the
necessary pep and punch.
Because of these things and because of the fact that the present years
and methods of retirement in the army would become shockingly entangled,
it is safe to assume that it will never enter into army life.
And as for oneself —who wants to live to be 150 years old, even under
the most favorable conditions?
What the Ears Say
At last a way has been discovered for finding out whether a man and
woman will make congenial mates—whether after marriage they will live
happily ever and ever afterward, or whether they will lead a life of turmoil
and strife, if not actual, open warefare—a way that is simple in the ex
treme, and calls for no struggles in the depths of psychology.
It has been discovered by a mart-iage license clerk over in Ohio and
consists merely of a study of ears.
It doesn’t go into such intricate details as hairy ears or bald ears, or
ears with lobes or without lobes and makes no allowance for such decora
tions as a cauliflower ear.
According to the theory, ears with laps over the edges, something in
the nature of lambrequins, it is presumed, indicate a love for children
versatility of character, which may be t looked upon as somewhat too close
ly allied with temperament, is indicated by ears that can be wiggled, but if
they lie close to the head they indicate that the same jokes can be heard
by them year after year without a sign of mental exhaustion.
Os course a mere man is rather handicapped in this method of inter
preting character during the present time, because of the many ears that
are covered by feminine locks, but he can at least when seriously disposed
have recourse to some such simple expedient as daring her to show her
ears.
Add to California's Wonders
It seems that nature in California ranges from the sublime to the
ridiculous; from the chicken that laid eggs which weren’t eggs to an eagle
that bad a tremendous stretch of wings.
As to the eagle—according to the story received from Woodland, Cal,,
it measured seven feet and one inch from tip to tip of its wings; was
recently killed near Woodland, and has talons like the claws of a lion.
And the chicken? —that was a White Bock, owned in Los Angeles,
which had previously been laying just ordinary "henny” eggs until recent
ly it broke into a gurgling, chuckling cackle and laid a peanut egg.
It is stated that the egg was presented to the Los Angeles Chamber
of Commerce, where It will be treasured among other examples of the
wonders of southern California. I
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How should frogs’ legs be prepared
for eating? This department of The
Times tells you. If you have a ques
tion to ask, send it with a 2-eent stump
to The Indiana Dally Times Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskln, Director,
Washington, D. C., and the answer will
be mailed direct to you.
HIS GIRL , HIS HORSE AND HIS GUN
Line Up With Bill Hart in Fight Against Wrong
Bill Hart has three of the best bets
lined up on his side In a battle against
wrong In “Sand,” his latest movie.
Chief in the support of Hart is his girl,
Mary Thurman, In this movie story.
His most loyal friend is his beautiful
pinto pony, seen so often In Hart movies.
And- his third aid Is his every ready
gun, used so often during the action of
his western stories.
One of the big scenes of the movie Is
said to be a daring leap on horseback
from a high cliff into a river.
This Is the leap which Is said to have
laid Hart up In a real hospital for sev
eral weeks.
In the effort to reach the scene of a
train holdup, the star In the role of Dan
Kurrie, takes a short cut and In order
to be on time, makes the death defying
lenp.
He is a target for the bullets from the
bandits' guns as he starts to swim his
horse across the river, and to save the
animal, he sends it back and strikes out
alone.
Asa bullet passes his head he dives
and the bandits think he la lost.
Then he swims under water and comes
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in thia city for men, women er children, at 51.50 to 820.06.
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GENERAL AGENTS
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BRINGING UP FATHER.
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INDIANA DAISY TIMEgr WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1920.
FROGS’ LEGS.
■ Q. How should frogs’ legs be pre
pared for eating? N. V. F.
A. The legs of both bullfrogs and the
smaller, green marsh frogs are edible,
but tho latter are more delicate and ten
der. Only the hind legs, or saddle, are
eaten, and are considered at their best
out in time to turn the tables and save
the treasnre train—doubly- so because on
It is the girl he loves better than Ills
own life.
May now be seen at the Alhambra for
the rest of tho week.
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Norma Talmadge plays the. role of
two wives in "Yes or No,” at the Circle.
English’s is offering “Huckleberry
Finn,” Hlark Twain’s fine story of boy
life.
“Tbo Figurehead” Is a political story
and may be seen at the Colonial with
Eugene O'Brian as the dress suit poli
tician.
Madge Kennedy, In the comedy, ‘'Dol
lars and Sense,” Is the principal offer
ing at Mister Smith's.
"The City of Masks” Is In Its final
showings at the Isis today.
The Regent is featuring “Vengeance
and the Girl," with Franklyn Farnuin
In the cast.
The Ohio is offering a Drury Lane
spectacle called “The Best of Luck.”
At the Murar this week Is the Stuart
Walker players in "The Gypsy Trail.”
Popular vaudeville may bo Reen at the
Lyric, Keith’s, the Broadway and the
Rialto this week.
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from June to October. They should be
skinned, toes cut off, then washed in
slightly salted water. Cook for three
minutes In boiling water to which two
tablespoons of vinegar or lemon Juice
end a teaspoonful of salt have been add
ed for each quart of water. Drain and
wipe dry. Dip in beaten egg and cracker
or bread crumbs and fry in butter.
* HARDING’S LODGES.
Q. To what lodges does Senator War
ren Harding belong? H. L. E.
A. Senator Harding belongs to the
Moose, Odd Fellows and Hoohoo organi
zations.
SOUTHPAW.
Q. What does the term “southpaw”
mean ? o. L.
A. This Is a slang phrase meaning
left-handed.
NATURAL DEATH.
Q. To settle an argument, do people
die a natural death? D. M.
A. The United States public health
service states that all deaths from dis
eases are spoken of as natural causes of
death. Other causes of death are those
resulting from accident or violence.
“THE BOBUIX BOY.”
Q. Who was known as the "Bobbin
Boy"? R. I. D.
A. This ws a nickname given to
Nathaniel Prentiss Banks of Massachu
setts, at one time its governor, and for
many years a member of congress. lie
was speaker of the house of represents-
Speed Up!
The Umbrella Store
80 North Pennsylvania Street
lives for a session, being chosen on the
1.33d ballot. In his youth he learned the
trade of a machinist and worked in a
factory; hence the nickname.
SPARROW HAWKS.
Q. Do sparrow hawks attack poultry?
W. A.
A. Sparrow hawks occasionally seize
young chickens, but their depredations
in that direction are not common.
KING'S EVIDENCE.
6). What is the English expression
for “state’s evidence” ? A. M. P.
A. In England this Is known as
"king's (or queen's) evidence.”
BCGAK.
Q. Is the sugar found in cow’s milk
as sweet as cane sugar? A. V.
A. Cane sugar Is many times as sweet
as the sugar of cow's milk.
PILGRIMS, PURITANS.
Q. W hat was the difference between
Pilgrims and Puritans? H. H. N.
A. Pilgrims were separatists and were
associated as a distinct church before
they left Holland. A principle of their
Gingham Piay Suits
One-piece suits of good
gingham, for children 2
to 6 years—
-79c
This July Clearance Sale Is
Notable for Its Remarkable Prices
•Mily ( icarance Sales at this store each year are notable for remarkable price cutting and
the worthwhile nature of the merchandise offered. We endeavor to give our patrons the
benefit in all clearings of stocks on hand. This year more than ever, we feel that the sales
of ready-to-wear arc examples of thrift and judicious planning.
Ready-to-Wear at July .Sale Prices
Wash Dresses Worth
up to $8 for $5.98
First, let us say that these charm
ing dresses are of voile and ging
ham, that there is a wide variety of
the newest colors —and that the
first buyers are going to carry many
of them away—theso beautiful
dresses that have been so carefully,
so thoughtfully, so distinctively de
signed that they reflect the happy
heart of their creator In every line
so unordlnary—each one of them
has some exclusive feature.
Up to SB.OO Kmd-
Special, $598
Unusually Smart-
Style Washable Skirts
Skirts like these are thoroughly
practical—no matter how soiled or
mussed they may become, they can
be made as fresh and crisp as new. *
You are particularly fortunate in
having so many and such clever
new styles to choose from—intro
ducing the newest ideas in pockets
and belts. In the ones featured
Thursday you will find values that
can’t be beat.
Regular $5.98 Kind—
Special, $3.98
Summer Wash
Material
98c Fancy Voile, 59c
38 Inches wide, all new wanted patterns, no dark
grounds, for dresses and smocks.
98c White Waisting, 59c
36 Inches wide, assorted checks, plaids and stripes,
for waists and dresses. >
60c White Organdy, 49c
40 inches wide, crisp finish, for waists, dresses and
trimmings.
98c White Skirting, 69c
Yard wide, assorted weave, for women’s skirts,
middies, suits, etc.
39c Dress Gingham, 29c
27 Inches wide, all new plaids, checks and stripes,
for aprons and dresses.
50c Gingham, 39c
32 Inches wide, beautiful dress plaids for women’s
and children’s wear.
90c Imported Tissue Gingham, 69c
32 Inches wide, neat checks and plaids, extra fine
quality; for women’s and children’s dresses.
$2.50 Silk Plaid Skirting, $1.25
Yard wide, in tan and white, for women's sports
skirts and dresses.
church was that the state had no right
to punish for spiritual sins. The Puri
tans, though not conformists, were not
separated from the established church.
Their scruples were against conforming
to many of the ceremonies of that church.
FIREWORKS..
Q. When were fireworks first Used?
R. C. B.
A. It is supposed that fireworks were
first used by the Chinese. They were
known there as early as the eighth
century and were introduced Into Europe
In the fourteenth century.
EAGLE EGGS.
Q. How many eggs does the bald eagle
lay and how long does It take them to
hatch? A. G.
A. The American, or bald eagle, lays
Its eggs once a year, usually two in num
ber. The period of Incubation is about
one month.
“BLUEGOWNS.”
Q.* What were “bluegowns?” H. F.
A. This was a name given to the
beadsmen of the Scottish kings. Ia
ancient times a beadsman was a person
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Wash, and Alabama Sts., Just East of Courthouse.
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ALL ALTERATIONS FREE.
employed to pray for another. In Scot
land they were given a small royal boun
ty, but they degenerated Into a class* of
authorized beggars. On the king’s birth
day each beadsman received a blue gown,
a loaf of bread, a bottle of ale and a
purse containing a penny for each year,of
the king's life. Each beadsman wore a
large pewter badge bearing his name and
the Inscription “Pass and repass.” The.
practice of appointing beadsmen was dis
continued in 1833.
ANDRE HANGED.
Q. Was It true that Maj. Andre was
shot Instead of hung? D. A. L.
A. Maj. Andre asked that he be shot,
and Gen. Washington was in favor of
allowing this, but sentiment was so
greatly against granting the request
that Maj. Andre was hanged.
WHITEHOrSE.
Q. What direction does the white
house face? B. B.
A. The original plan was to have the
whitehouse face south, toward the
Potomac river. The how
ever, Is on the north side of the build-
I ing, facing Pennsylvania avenue.
Wash Dresses as
Sweet and Pretty as
Can Be
Fer 6 to 14 Years.
Is there anything that looks pret
tier or neater on a girl than a lit
tle frock of good old fashioned
gingham? By ‘‘girl’’ we mean, not
a tiny tot, nor the "Ladyfleld”
Miss, but just, the happy, ?ompy
girl of 6to 14 years. There is
nothing to compare with these
gingham frocks for vacation wear.
No how soiled they may be,
they always bob up fresh and
crispy aftdr the proper tubbing.
Up to $3.98 Kind-
Special, $2.69
Clearance of Misses’
Cotton Frocks
For 12 to 16 Years.
There Is much more than style,
however, to these frocks, for they
are beautifully made and you will
find that their material is unusual
ly commendable. At these prices
it is good wisdom to have a supply
of them.
up to $7.00 Kind-
Special, $4.98
July Clearance of
Fine Sweaters
Lowered in Price for
Thursday Only
Limited number of sweaters taken from our
stocks and reduced for Thursday’s selling.
They represent the newest in styles and fab
ric and are perfect in fit and workmanship.
Hhere are a few of the many:
RIPPLETAIL SWEATERS, up to SIO.OO
values, spe- Af" qq
cial
S> p oci 0 a. $)860 : iIUM : SIO.OO
OVER FATHER’S HEAD.
Bargain Table
CHILDREN’S 36c HOBE,
black or white, extra
good stockings, substand
ards of 35c grade, a pair,
25c