Willis S. Thompson in The Indianapolis Sun
The Indianapolis Sun notes Willis S. Thompson as a contributor or figure in the publication. The paper is published daily except Sunday from the Sun building on Ohio Street. Foreign advertising reps are listed in New York Chicago and St. Louis with addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Ohio Street
Smith & Budd
Brunswick
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Third National Bank
St. Louis
It Was Dangerous to Be Small and Then Big
A reflection on changing notions of size and power from ancient swords to modern intellect. Luther Welch’s Annapolis path illustrates that height matters less today than brain power and discipline. The piece contrasts past and present warfare, praising mental strength over physical stature and urging steady study and temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Welch
Annapolis
Marechal Canrobert
France
Napoleon
Marshal Canrobert
Algiers
Mon Ami
St. Helena
Paris
America
Harriman
Pierpont Morgan
Francis
Sundays Evening Service and Finances Cited by Cadman
Dr. Parke Cadman of Central Congregational Church Brooklyn argues against dropping a second service or free seats. He urges transparent church finances and proportionate giving, warning against religious pauperism and urging local clergy to lead boldly for lasting community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Church Circle
Christ
Joker Declares Directorship on Train in Frigid Exchange
A mischievous passenger on a moving train proclaims himself director of the line. The conductor remains unimpressed, directing him through a chain from station master to magistrate as the joker pockets a ticket and ends the scene.
Delinestor for Juby Excerpt On a Child’s Curious Discovery
A fragment from The Delinestor for Juby recounts a boy named Robert at age three discovering a discarded calendar with a bust of a woman. He stares intently and mispronounces a crude remark about modesty, followed by a quip about his mother’s arrival with clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Goff
Delinestor
Juby
Justice and mercy in a harsh court system
A thoughtful critique of sentencing in a first offense case, contrasting the demands of societal protection with the plight of a desolate family. The piece cites Judge Vinson Carter and the 1907–1980s controversy over court stenographer pay, arguing that delays and budget cuts undermine open, speedy justice as guaranteed by the state constitution. It condemns Marion county council for throttling court operations and harming the needy while preserving authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson Carter
County Council
Marion County Council
Young hero saves brother from the hole
A mother answering a phone call finds her two young sons, aged two and three, out of the tub and excited. The older boy explains that Harold was about to fall into a hole but he rescued him, a tale featured in the Delineator for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Welch
Annapolis
Mr. Welch
Kansas City
Welch
Harold
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Willis S. Thompson
the Association of American Advertisers
New York City
United States‘navy
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Ars Jones
Kewey
Isa Srigat
Hho
Tse Re
Parke Cadman
Central
George
W. Sto
Hallrroom
Miss Dilpickle
Istaid Accident Insurance Co
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