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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
4
James J. Corbett, once heavyweight champion, spoke at the Indianapolis Athletic Club about modern youth. The 59 year old lecturer looked young and described dances and life, noting he dances but never learned to shimmy.
Mayor Shank and the city board of health back a bond issue of 385000 to build a new surgical unit at the city hospital. Dr. Herman G. Morgan notes insufficient operating capacity with 500 beds but only three surgery wards. Methodist and St. Vincent's have larger surgical facilities.
Optimist Club and several fraternities and civic groups plan Friday gatherings including luncheons at Claypool Lincoln and Denison. Daughters of Isabella hosts a card party at 8 p.m. Spink Arms hosts a federation meeting and a dance at 9 p.m. Sigma Nu Phi Delta Theta Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa circle include. American Chemical Society dinner at C of C.
Isadore G. Kohn files suit for 9000 dollars against Harry M. Day owner of the lot and building at 6 E. Washington Street alleging a December 1923 lease agreement with a 99 year term and total rentals of 260000 with Craig Confectionery Company. Kohn says his fee of 8000 dollars was not paid.
Wilmet h race draws attention as Delbert Wilmeth seeks Republican mayoral nomination. Ralph A. Lemcke and John L. Duvall factions face concern amid betting at 2 to 1 on Duvall over Lemcke and 100 to 80 on Duvall in local wagering. The campaign previously drew little interest.
Science combines Milk of Magnesia with mineral oil to treat constipation and acidosis. Haley's Magnesia Oil is patented and marketed by the Haley M O Company of Indianapolis Indiana with a large family bottle priced at one dollar.
The Merchants Heat and Light Co reports brass fittings worth 300 stolen from its plant at 744 Washington Ave. Police said the incident occurred recently and is under investigation. The crossword text preceding the note reflects a puzzle page, with a long list of clues and eventual answers.
Judging of essays in The Indianapolis Times Industrial Essay Contest began today. The contest closed at midnight Wednesday. Winners of the three prizes will be announced within the next few days. First prize 15 dollars, second 10, third 5. Judges are O. Br. Iles Elmer W. Stout and B. J. Gausepohl. The topic was Why Industries Should Come to Indianapolis. Many essays showed serious thought and research. several strong pieces were eliminated for exceeding the 200 word limit.
Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to Walter M. Payne of 1945 Massachusetts Ave Ford 638-135 from Fifteenth St and Arsenal Ave Jacob Goldfarb of 2225 N Meridian St Haynes 639-107 from 215 W Washington St Warren Barthel of 2625 N Illinois St Ford 460-697 from Meridian and Pratt Sts. Call police or The Indianapolis Times with any information.
Mrs. Elsie Ackerman of Convoy Ohio reports that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength during midlife and eased work on the farm after eight bottles. She also helped her daughter-in-law after childbirth, who quickly felt improvement.
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