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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1929
Page
12
An eastern tourist mocks the bright pajama outfits worn by Indians at Domingo’s corn dance in New Mexico while locals defend the tradition. Hundreds of Indians in colorful pajamas and gaudy shirts observe tom tom drums atop adobe structures as dancers perform.
United States Attorney General William E Mitchell leads efforts to relieve federal prison crowding. Congress may fund 5 million dollars for new prisons. parole actions surge. Consider transfers of narcotics offenders to hospitals and creation of narcotic hospitals. Probation officer expansion planned to assist first offenders.
William Baker of Shady Ville stands charged with chicken stealing in St. Clairsville Ohio. An embalmed chicken found hidden in a cistern will be used as evidence before the September grand jury, after prosecutor McKelvey had it embalmed at a funeral parlor for court use.
A vintage advertisement promises Flit kills all household insects with quick penetration of cracks and crevices. It guarantees kill or money back and claims Flit vapor is harmless to people and stain free, promoting the yellow can with black band and the improved sprayer.
The national convocation for prayer led by Rev. S. B. Shaw of Grand Rapids Mich will be held at Salem Park from August 7 to 20. A Wednesday conference of pastors and leaders will finalize plans for a half day and half night of prayer on Saturday August 10 with a free lunch. Evangelists including Herbert Buffum of Long Beach Cal will attend.
Marion County Old Settlers Association prepares for its forty third annual meeting at Broad Ripple park on Thursday with hog calling fiddling and woodchopping events. Prizes will honor the oldest couple the fattest baby and other contestants. Speakers include Mayor L. Ert Slack the Rev. M. Farr and Mrs. Marie C Williams. Veterans auxiliary members will also speak.
Lucien Saint resident general of Morocco stated before leaving for his post that despite recent outbreaks by natives French rule is generally accepted. In Calcutta riot news nine killed and at least twenty injured as 15,000 striking jute mill workers refuse to walk out.
A health authority cautions against overindulgence in candy and promotes balanced meals. He urges variety in foods including cereals fruits and dairy, with small sweets and milk desserts used to enhance flavor and nutrition.
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