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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
6
David D. Leahy of Wichita Kansas likely the only judge who holds court by telephone. He presides over the small debtors court handling cases where litigants cannot reach his home and he hears the matter by phone.
A Ringgold Street section just south of Tabor Street is described as a continual pothole problem forcing motorists onto lawns to avoid damage. Frank Reid, city streets inspector, has Ringgold scheduled for early treatment. Nearby vacant lots north of the Central Avenue garage are reported dirty and neglected.
The police department maintains an accident prevention bureau for reporting dangers to life and health. Calls to Lincoln 4555 can reach the bureau. Citizens submit complaints about weeds, cinders, and alley mud with requests for grading and gravel where needed.
A Lexington resident reports years of pimples on the neck vanishing in a week after using Resinol Ointment. Fred J. Fox of Bloomfield Street credits the product for clear skin and renewed confidence.
Mrs. C. L. Wilson of Indianapolis reports long lasting relief from stomach gas and fatigue after using Todd's Tonic. She credits six bottles with weight gain and full relief of stomach disorders and notes the wine like flavor and wide sale.
A vintage Indianapolis advertisement instructs readers to order Todd's Tonic with Haag Drug Co. and pay the postman $1 for home delivery, noting drug stores in Indianapolis and surrounding sections.
In letters to Mr Fixit residents raise health and sanitation issues. Water standing in blocks on Greer Street and Bernard Avenue prompts promises of drainage work, street cleaning, and health department investigations. Local officials commit to immediate action and potential corrections to protect public health.
War sa w Ind Aug 4 Demand for better sewer and water services at Winona Lake was made by Dr W F King Indiana State health commissioner to the town board after a Monday night meeting The recommendations call for a new sewer system a sewage disposal plant abandonment of the dual water system installation of a perfected water system pasteurization of all milk and employment of a sanitary inspector Some steps have already been taken and others are in progress.
Dr. Amos W. Butler of Indianapolis told the ninth international prison congress in London that each apprehended law breaker should be assessed individually to understand his condition and cause of trouble. He represented the United States among twelve delegates. The congress discussed legislation, administration and prevention in criminology and penology.
Miss Phoebe Stewart of Indiana Avenue received nine days in the state women's prison and a $5 fine after a guilty verdict for shoplifting. Judge Dan V White ordered ten days in jail and $5 fine plus costs for Henry Dwingle of Louisville for stealing a $2 wallet. William Marshall of Forty-First Street paid $12 fine and costs on petit larceny.
Beech Grove citizens will celebrate tonight over the public service commission’s decision refusing a permit for a Beech Grove to Indianapolis bus line. Special traction cars will take residents on a round trip from Beech Grove to Indianapolis, delayed from Monday night by a hail storm.
Times Special reports Walter Wociekowski recounts three masked bandits entered his parlor early Monday, firing shots and escaping with several hundred dollars. This marks the seventeenth soft drink parlor robbery in a month.
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