Mushroom culture on a large scale near Indianapolis
Report on Indianapolis area grower William Meyer who operates two thousand square feet of mushroom beds in greenhouses on Madison Avenue. He harvests two crops daily from June to September, averaging 100 pounds weekly, with a peak of eight pounds in a single day. He notes cost declines from 75 cents to 4 cents per pound and praises home grown mushrooms for freshness.
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Indianapolis
France
William Meyer
Madison Ave
Belt Road
Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Corp
Popular in Indianapolis stock made of ribbon and beading
A simple warm weather stock uses ribbon and beading, popular in Indianapolis. It is comfortable and easy to make, with embroidery beading having slits for ribbon. Beading patterns vary and sell from ten to fifty cents a yard. a one third yard plus a yard of ribbon completes the item. Black velvet is favored, with pink and blue satin also used.
City eyes cut in street lighting rates with new bids
City officials anticipate a material decrease in street lighting costs as a new contract bids out for light supply. Current moonlight schedule at 85 dollars per year may drop toward 63 to 75 dollars as improved machinery and non moonlight operation enter into pricing. Foreign bids will be sought to prevent local company collusion.
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Bookwalter
Cleaning of White River Spurs Political Clash
The White River cleanup shifts to Representative Jesse Overstreet after Maj. Macklin asserts the duty to secure harbor and river funds. Mayor Bookwalter had refused, citing navigability and federal responsibility. The War Department oversees navigable streams while the river remains odorous.
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White River
Jesse Overstreet
Maj. Macklin
Bookwalter
Uncle Sam
Mr. Overstreet
War Department
City chemist maps Indianapolis well depths for safe water
Ansil Moffatt, city chemist, is preparing a pure water map of Indianapolis. He uses five years of health board water test records to mark required well depths across the city. The shallowest well found is on East Washington Street at six feet.
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Ansil Moffatt
Indianapolis
Health Board
E. Washington St
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Promoted As Root Cure
An advertisement argues for Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming they cure the root of nervous trouble by rebuilding a weakened system. It contrasts these pills with common headache remedies and cites Mrs D Johnson of Indianapolis praising the product obtained at Huder's drug store for strengthening weak nerves and restoring energy.
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A. W. Chase
Mrs Sarah Newcomb Praises Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills
In Indianapolis Indiana Mrs Sarah Newcomb postal address No 613 Maryland Street says Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills rebuilt her shattered nervous system and steadied her stomach glands improving digestion and bringing steadiness and strength for her age. She found relief after purchasing at Hyder's drug store.
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Sarah Newcomb
Maryland St
Indianapolis
Ind
A. W. Chase
Hyder
Magnificent Claypool Hotel Nears Completion in Indianapolis
The impressively designed Claypool hotel, awaiting occupancy soon, features a grand lobby, marble columns, a vast dining room, a top floor convention hall with a roof garden, and a sunroom. Superintendent H W Jensen notes skilled labor shortages have caused delays but completion is expected by January 1.
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Claypool
H W. Jensen
Indianapolis
Akylight
Illinois-st
Illinois St
Ington St
Washington 21
Queen of Pickville Sparks a Shootout romance
In Pickville a new store owner Molly Grifton stirs envy among gamblers led by Fox Armstrong. Stephen Bartlett, a modest prospector, wins her favor and defeats Armstrong after a night confrontation. Arthur Huggins shields Molly and reveals a hidden kinship. Bartlett plans to marry Molly as town hushes the outcome.
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Pickville
Molly Grifton
Arthur Huggins
Fox Armstrong
Stephen Bartlett
Stephen
Armstrong
Molly
Bartlett
Parson
Parson Huggins
Molly Gritton
Huggins
Arthur
Mosquito Tales Roar Through Lobsterville in July
Humorous clippings from Hoosier towns recount odd exchanges and local curiosities. Uncle Tommy Trotter recalls giant mosquitoes, a steer killed by a bite, and a wagoned carcass on display. Saucy quips from Bean Hill to Muncie end with local ads and travel specials for Lake Maxinkuckee and surrounding lines.
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Lobsterville
Ind
Tommy Trotter
Lobsterville Bugle
Skeeter
Ike Jones’ General Store
Delightful Sleeper Travel Advert From Indianapolis
Through sleepers from Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 4. Delightful itinerary. Call on or address R. P. Algeo. D. P. A.
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Indianapolis
R. P. Algeo
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