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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
8
A reader letter reveals frustration at widespread graft and indifference in American life. The piece argues officials represent corporations, urges citizens to press for city controlled telephone rates, and notes pending Merchants' association legislation in the Indiana House.
Trend of Legislation outlines bills nearing third reading including grand jury presentment to compel county action and a public docket bill for Justices of the Peace. It notes salaries by county population, city controls on weights for coal and food, and Powers fur trapping proposals. The piece laments slow progress and many minor measures crowding out major reform.
A short dialogue presents a man and wife sparring over saving money on cigars. He argues she should ask him to stop. she counters that she would only ask if he loved her as much as she loves him. Witty exchange attributed to M. A. P.
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