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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
6
Washington reports the post office endorses the push for better highways. While not legally bound to act, the department cooperates with agriculture and rural free delivery efforts to improve routes used for mail. Officials warn that neglected roads threaten mail service and may lead to suspension in affected areas.
The department continues to press for better roads, cooperating with federal state and local officers and road associations. Over 13 years of the rural free delivery system more money has been spent on road improvement than at any prior time in the nation’s history.
Carmel Ind Sept 4 The second annual horse show will be held here Sept 29 and 30. Several premiums will be awarded. The Newsboys band of Indianapolis and the Noblesville Military band will furnish the music.
The Heeb Bryant & Stratton Indianapolis Business University began its fall term of the sixtieth year with 200 students enrolled. Founded in 1850, it joined Bryant & Stratton’s U S and Canada network in 1864 and has occupied 34 N. Pennsylvania since 1876. In 1885 E J Heeb bought the founder’s interest and unified Indianapolis business and shorthand schools into one university.
The Grand announces no price changes during Labor Day week with a bright vaudeville bill. Headlining is Jesse Lasky’s Imperial Musicians a 12 piece act in uniform. The Klein family German cyclists perform feats awheel. James Thornton expands with new songs and witticisms. Max Witt's Singing Colleens espouse Irish and global melodies. Richards Montrose present a comedy sketch The College Boy and The Athletic Girl. Carlotta the Human Dragon performs a dramatic athletic act ending in a tree entanglement.
The article previews fairs and shows. It highlights Wright Brothers aeroplane replays, Hanson’s New Superba spectacular at Park Theater, and Hanlon tricks. Majestic opens with The Crisis by Forepaugh Stock, plus an Empire engagement The Lady Buccaneers burlesque.
Capitol City Garden offers free entertainment including vaudeville, piano and violin music, singing, professional dancing, and moving pictures in Indianapolis. Aimed at visitors seeking genuine amusement at low cost, it invites groups to ride the N. Illinois streetcar to Twenty-sixth Street for an enjoyable evening.
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