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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1925

Page

7

Indianapolis Times Motto and Publishing Details

The notice lists the Indianapolis Times leadership Roy W. Howard president Felix F. Bruner editor and William A. Mayborn business manager. It states distribution towns and weekly rates ten cents in town twelve elsewhere, and cites a commitment to free speech under the Constitution.

The Indianapolis Times Roy W. Howard Felix F. Bruner Indianapolis Times Publishing Co W. Maland St Indianapolis

Debating Military Training in Schools and Civil Liberties

The Times weighs whether compulsory cadet programs in public and private schools threaten democracy or prepare youth for service. It argues that public institutions may require learning, while private schools offer choices. voluntary corps may benefit boys, but forced drill risks militarization. The paper pledges to report truthfully to Indianapolis residents.

America Voliteer Corps Alexander the At

Truthful Political News Practice at Indianapolis Times

The Indianapolis Times publicly states it will publish truthful political news without bias or policy influence, asserting editorial independence despite pressure over senatorial actions and political reporting.

Indianapolis Times

When Your Wife Becomes Governor

A Texas political item notes Jim Ferguson referring to himself and his wife as we as Ma becomes Governor facing impeachment. The piece mocks the couple’s joint stance, suggesting the we-identity implies Jim is the real governor and jokes about the marriage clause in vows.

Jim Ferguson Texas Jim Rio Grande Sabine Pass

Golden Rule Sunday Observed for Near East Orphans

The Golden Rule Sunday plan asks families to replace elaborate Sunday dinners with a simple meal and donate the saved funds to Near East Relief aiding orphans cared for by Americans. The observance aims to improve physical and spiritual well being.

Near East

Strange Investigations Stirring Civic Badges and Elections

Readers note inquiries into how campaign funds may be tied to badge sales and the integrity of election conduct. The Indianapolis press cites cases involving Mr. Duvall and Mr. Robinson, urging review of law and stock held by officials while questioning badge provenance and potential fraud.

Duvall Indianapolis News

Chicago school seat shortage shrinks under Dever plan

The Chicago public schools reduced the seat shortage from 70000 to 48000 while enrollment rose by 82000. By 1926 end the shortage should drop by 18000 more as 25 new schools have opened since 1923 and 28 more are under construction. The record is praised for Mayor Dever President Ellicott the school board trustees and Superintendent McAndrew.

Dever Chicago Public Schools Ellicott McAndrew Chicago Tribune

Is the Star-Spangled Banner the U S national anthem

The United States has no law designating a national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner is recognized as such but not officially adopted by Congress. Official orders require standing for the anthem when played by Army and Navy units.

United States War Department Congress

Municipal Service to Honor City Leaders at St Paul Church

A civic day of thanksgiving is planned at St Paul Episcopal Church at 3 PM Sunday Dec 13 with broadcast over WFBM Merchants Heat and Light. Speakers include Mgr Kleo, Dr Karte, Dr Smith, Rabbi Feuerlicht and Rev Van Kinoin among others. Dr L Harris invited. The men’s chorus will lead singing under Harlow Dean. Dr Lewis Brown will preside.

St. Paul Episcopal Church WFBM Merchants Heat and Light Company Chamber of Commerce Fever Mgr Kle Otester Karte Milner Det Viegit Rover Ben Jamin L. Smith Edwin 8. Dunlavy M. M. Feuerlicht Floyd van Kinoin M. L. Harris Indianapolis Harlow Dean Clarence H. Carson St. Paul's Lewis Brown Francis H. Topmilller Beville Avenue Evangelical Margaret Abel Clay Hall Wilbur Nagley Esther Krug Virginia Hassler Margaret Irvin Carl Schubert Edward Esther Garritson Jerry Holman Mildred Momris Dorothy Dosch Louise Holtman Margaret Ziegler Agre Clark Phyllis Smith Virginia Jason Robert Amick Harriet Essig Eileen Johnson Myrtle Arthur Wilson Catherine Quinn Virginia Osborn Kenneth Lime Elizabeth Brooks Helen Louise Perkins Paul Bogard Geraldine James Mary Margaret Meadows Virginia Rich Cloda Christy Catherine Blake Mary Roche Neva Stiff Elizabeth Miller Mildred Twietmeyer Thomas Cowley

Vanity and conceit warned in a Gunn sermon

Rev. John R. Gunn denounces male vanity while urging humility and self restraint. He cites a vain old bachelor chasing a fortune and Absalom’s fate, urging listeners to avoid overestimating themselves and to value self respect and confidence without conceit.

Solomon Absalom John R. Gunn

Hoosier boy wins health prize at national livestock show

Indiana champion boy earns 97.7 percent at Chicago livestock show praised for simple healthy routine rising at 5 AM, quart of milk, water, simple meals, daily exercise, and farm work. Critics note politics threaten Indianapolis park board nonpartisan merit rule amid mayor-elect Duvall’s push to replace members.

Borge Cuskaden St. Paul Ind United States Chicago John D. Rockefeller Indianapolis Park Board Duvall Kizzoner Boards of Works and Safety

American Santa Clauses and Remittance Flows

The Indianapolis post office processed seventy four international money orders last week sent by foreign-born residents to thirteen countries with averages of ten dollars. Last year December remittances from Indianapolis exceeded six thousand dollars to sixteen nations. The piece contrasts these remittances with Europe’s reliance on such funds and notes Americans also send over three hundred million dollars yearly through tourism, calling the concept Santa Claus a misnomer for the debt-placing flow.

Indianapolis Hoosier New York Chicago Detroit American Europe Italy Mussolini

John McCormack Plans Wonderful Concert at the Murat

John McCormack the American idol will give a recital at the Murat on Sunday afternoon December 13. Edwin Schneider is pianist and Lauri Kennedy the cellist. The program includes arias by Verdi and Haydn with contemporary arrangement, featuring a varied catalog of songs. The recital is organized by Glenn Friermood and moved from December 2 to December 9.

the Murat John McCormack Indianapolis Edwin Schneider Lauri Kennedy Afiagio Somvenuto Lovera Esas Ld McCormack Eeves Haydn Adelaide Berthoven Ann Bard Schubert Schumann Kitty Metropolitan School of Music Odeon Helen Sartor Mary Margaret Miller Stuart C. Williams Carl Hadley Margaret Davis Marian Clark Emily Yucknot Virginia Sielker Lucy Link Eugene Kerr Lucille Wright Mildred Grayson Maxine Ingram Ona B. Talbot Murat

Quebec Liquor Prices Under State Monopoly Spark Debate

A Montreal dispatch notes Quebec liquor stores price wine and spirits far below U S bootleg rates due to heavy federal and provincial taxes. The report breaks down prices for claret port champagne and spirits, and explains high duties drive costs up yet profits and taxes still yield substantial revenue for the Dominion and province.

Quebec United States Liquor Commissioner Saint Emilion Quebec Liquor Commission Dominion Commission

Pauls Voyage and Shipwreck as Moral Heroism

The Sunday lesson highlights Paul the prisoner who commands respect through force of character in the voyage to Rome and the shipwreck. It contrasts human authority with divine allegiance, showing how faith in Jesus Christ steadies will and guides action amid peril.

Paul Rome Jesus Christ God

Interurban Signal Request and Street Light Talks

A letter to Fixit requests a signal at the E Twenty-First Street crossing one block east of Sherman Drive and bridge repairs near there. The matter will be investigated by the police accident prevention bureau and the city engineer. Street light concerns remain, with several readers pressing for lights on Spring Street and Washington Boulevard. The three requests have been referred to the board of works.

E. Twenty-First St Sherman Dr Fixit Times O'Neal Police Accident Prevention Bureau Spring St Walnut North Sts MR. Fixit Washington Blvd Fifty-Second St Board of Works

Street Commissioner Crew Maintains 225.10 Miles of Unimproved Streets

Employees of the street commissioner department oversee maintenance of 225.10 miles of unimproved streets.

Isinglass and mica not the same substances

Isinglass is a gelatin from drying fish swim bladders shaved into fine flakes. Mica is a flexible sound oval material. Similar terms are confused in usage but they are distinct substances.

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