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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1928
Page
9
The Indianapolis Times notes Congress opens amid calls for farm relief and tariff revision as Kellogg pact ratification looms. It lauds Portes Gil’s Mexico policy while pondering post presidency roles for former leaders and urging public faith in legislative action.
A reflective editorial argues for reducing elective offices and adopting a shorter ballot. It calls for separate state and national elections and notes the public would better govern itself if clerical posts were less politicized. The piece cites Philadelphia budget quirks and a trivia aside about a traffic patrolman named Lassie.
An international history of the telescope tracing Lippershey and Dutch origins, Galileo in Italy, Kepler’s improvements, Scheiner’s use, Huygens’ lens work and Titan, Saturn’s rings, and other era milestones. Noting shared human enterprise and key discoveries such as the Great Nebula in Orion and the pendulum clock.
M E Tracy laments naval policy debates as Britons and French plan countermeasures. A French Surcouf submarine is praised for size and armor while Mussolini tightens urban policy in Italy. The piece contrasts diplomacy, naval buildup, and Fascist governance amid European tensions.
The piece warns of mounting war pension costs as Germany faces 425 million dollars annually for over two million beneficiaries with millions more seeking eligibility. It predicts pensions will rise for fifteen years and persist for generations, noting ongoing Mexican war pensions from eighty years past.
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes unerupted teeth can persist into adulthood, causing infection or inflammation. Modern X rays reveal roots left after past extractions, with removal common when harm is shown. Evolution and diet reduce jaw size. wisdom teeth often fail to erupt and may trigger pain or infection. Regular X rays aid early detection and care.
The piece questions whether the United States senate should ratify or reject the Kellogg pact, criticizing France and England for reservations. It notes military buildup, jokes about Hollywood romances, women in Congress, and a humorous jab at a Chicago official, ending with a quip about romantic prospects.
The text reflects on the life of Thomas Fortune Ryan, a New York financier who died worth 300 million dollars. It also notes the Philadelphia Committee of Seventy backing city manager reform while warning that governance fails without electing capable officials.
A damaged text presents Romans 2 22 with a partial reflection on adultery idol worship and sacrilege. The readable fragment mentions Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery and questions hypocrisy without a full passage or clear context.
North and South face six tricks with five needed on a perfect defense. AY lays out the cards and asks for a winning play method. The solution is printed here.
The article discusses bridge play handling a trump and diamond sequence to overcome West’s trump advantage, then explains the motion move to close debate and vote on a pending question. It also offers gift ideas for a fifth wedding anniversary using wooden items and decor, and notes Ruby Lafayette as the oldest movie star at 81.
December 3 marks Gilbert Stuart birthday the portrait painter famed for George Washington. Illinois joined the Union in 1818. Philadelphia adopted electric street lights in 1881. North Dakota’s first legislature sat in 1889.
A reader defends the middle and working class American wife against essays belittling her. She argues many women across classes manage budgets, children, and home duties while supporting husbands, contrasting them with a small metropolitan cohort she calls out. The letter praises hardworking wives and urges recognition of their value.
Readers submit questions to Frederick M. Kerby for replies. Topics covered include gun noise and silencers, gasoline odors, dream meanings about cemeteries, leading wheat and corn producers, sugared violets, and ages of public high school pupils. The piece notes response limitations and where to obtain further information.
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