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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
9
Nell Gordon describes two days riding with travelers across Indiana from Martinsville to Sharpsville. She meets Rev. A. R. Sanks in Somerset and discusses Bible study trends, noting shifting methods and rising enrollment in college Bible classes.
An advertisement touts Othine as a guaranteed freckle remover sold in drug and department stores. It claims noticeable improvement after the first applications with lighter freckles possibly vanishing and urges customers to ask for the double strength version under a money back guarantee.
Miss Mildred Riley daughter of Rev. and Mrs Oscar W Riley of 222 Ohmer Ave attends Boston University summer school specializing in religious education and philosophy. She may stay for winter and teach these subjects after completing her course. Riley is a Butler University graduate.
A nameless woman from Indianapolis Times recalls a daytime roadside exchange with a wary hitchhiker. He fears a bad reputation but offers a ride as she notes the tension between traveler and driver. The scene ends with a sign poster and an invitation to the main road.
Miss Myrle Henderson of 420 East Thirty Third Street became the bride of Harry Sherriff Jr. of Middletown Indiana at 5 pm Thursday. The Rev T W Grafton officiated. The bride wore tan georgette with orange velvet hat and Mrs Aaron Ward roses. After August 15 the couple will reside at 420 East Thirty Third Street.
The account follows Winnifred Mason Huck, former Illinois congresswoman, detailing financial struggle living on 10.50 a week. She describes frugal meals, walking to work, buying a 15 cent breakfast and 3 cent paper, meals from the locker, lodging worries, and the social efforts of Miss Lewis to help her join a better class. The narrative ends with selling keepsakes to survive and a hostile letter from a former inmate.
Sally Atherton writes to Leslie Prescott about Bee Summers and Beatrice, expressing guilt and loss while debating fate and love. She recalls a medical discussion with a coldly rational specialist and hints she will stay abroad for about three more weeks before returning to the office.
Er E. D. McGinnis of 546 South West Street reports to police that thieves stole cigars and cigarettes valued at $50 from the confectionery Wednesday night.
John Candee Dean of Dean Brothers Steam Pump Works and Indianapolis astronomer issues a public debate challenge on evolution to Douglas Dobbins of Greenwood attorney and ex state senator. Dobbins has not replied and Dean says he may answer in writing due to hearing difficulty.
Automobiles reported stolen to police may belong to James A. Watson of 732 Fletcher Ave Ford 492-011 Arthur Scutte of R. R. C. Box 283 Overland from Capitol Ave and Washington St and Albert McCormick of 3943 Fairview Ave Chrysler roadster 465-167. police urged to contact The Indianapolis Times Main 4500 if seen.
Police report notes an automobile found on Patterson Street identified as owned by Perry Revis of Millersville Road and Forty Second Street. The Ford vehicle at 308 Patterson Street is linked to Revis.
The board of works reports enough loose change to avoid suspending street cleaning in residence districts after a failed $3,000 transfer for team hire. John F. Walker, street cleaning superintendent, says only business district thoroughfares will be cleaned until the ordinance is adopted at the next council meeting.
An advertisement offers a free copy of a book by Dr. H. J. Whittier claiming a painless treatment to remove varicose veins and leg sores, based on 35 years of experience. Readers are asked to mail name and address to Suite 772, 421 East 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
A Martha Lee column warns monotony kills love and leads to divorce courts. It urges couples to invest effort and interest, treat marriage as a business, and urges wives to avoid nagging while striving to keep the relationship engaging. It includes a reader letter about a distant husband and advice to restore affection.
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