Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Indianapolis Times in Indianapolis, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

12

Proverb Picture Contest Offers Prizes And Free Circular

The Times invites entries for a proverb contest with a first prize of $1,000 and total prizes of $2,500. A four page circular with the first fifteen proverb pictures and 2,000 titles is free or available for 2 cents per picture. Send stamped return envelopes to obtain needed material. the deadline nears as people pursue prizes. In a separate item, seven unemployed were killed and many wounded in a large demonstration in Wamne Germany, with unrest spilling from Bochum.

Times Office United Press Wamne Germany Bochum

Helpers in Muncie collect papers for Riley Hospital fund

Boys of the Junior Lions Club in Muncie Indiana began collecting old papers to be sold as junk. The proceeds will cover their subscription of 100 dollars to the Riley Memorial Hospital fund.

United Press

Gibbons to Visit City for Lyric Theater Show

Indianapolis fight fans will see Tommy Gibbons, St. Paul heavyweight, perform in a vaudeville act at the Lyric Theater next week after the Dempsey bout at Shelby, Montana last Fourth of July. He tours nationwide, demonstrating training methods, punching the bag, showcasing his blows, and boxing three rounds with a sparring partner.

Indianapolis Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Gibbons Lyric Theater Jack Dempsey Shelby Mont

Shortridge Bulletin Explains English Course Plan

The first issue of the Shortridge Bulletin has been issued. Prepared by W. N. Otto head of the English department at Shortridge High School it explains the English course of study for students.

Shortridge W. N. Otto Shortridge High School

Cities organize for phone fight in Indiana

Indiana cities and towns plan a $2,000 fund to back a Federal court hearing set for December 10 to decide if a telephone rate increase becomes permanent. Judge Samuel Alchuler of Chicago will hear the case. Mayor Blanchard J. Horne of Anderson leads the effort with Indianapolis to fund expert help from Edward Bemis and Edward Crumm. Cassius C. Shirley will head the legal action in Federal Court.

Indiana Samuel Alchuler Chicago Blanchard J. Horne Anderson Indiana Municipal League Taylor E. Groninger Groninger Indianapolis Edward Bemis Edward Crumm A. 8. Lesh Cassius C. Shirley McCray

City Church Revival Jan 6-19 by Indianapolis groups

A city wide evangelistic campaign will be conducted January 6 through 19 by Protestant churches affiliated with the Indianapolis Church Federation and the Indianapolis Ministerial Union. Churches are organized into groups of four to twelve. Dr. Frederick E. Taylor of First Baptist Church heads the committee.

Indianapolis Church Federation Indianapolis Ministerial Union C. H. Winders Church Federation Frederick E. Taylor First Baptist Church

Chamber panel to act on teachers retirement resolution

The Chamber of Commerce educational committee will take final action January 9 on a resolution opposing a ruling that requires Indianapolis public school teachers to retire after forty five years of active service. Discussion occurred at Wednesday noon, with Superintendent E A Graff and a Butler University education expert to be invited to January’s meeting.

Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Educational Committee E. A. Graff Butler University

Arrest of Ollie Riggs Ends in Judgment Withheld

Ollie Riggs of 316 West Maryland Street and S and J was arrested weeks ago after Lieut Orville Hudson found three gallons of white mule in Riggs car. Special City judge issued a judgment withheld disposition in the case.

Ollie Riggs Maryland S&j Lieut Orville Hudson Riggs Special City

Judge Rinner and locals fined on liquor charges

Judge George Rinner ordered a $50 contribution to the police pension fund. Mamie Burns and Bud Hall of 818 Pomeroy Street were assessed $100 and costs and imprisoned thirty days on blind tiger convictions. Hercules Bunyan of Clinton, Indiana, held to the grand jury on transporting liquor charges.

George Rinner Police Mamie Burns Pomeroy St Bud Hall Hercules Bunyan Clinton Ind

Consumers Power Plans Owensville Light Property Purchase

The Consumers Power Company of Princeton is authorized by the public service commission to acquire property belonging to Owensville Light. The action aims to facilitate expansion or modernization of local electrical infrastructure under regulatory approval.

The Consumers Power Company of Princeton Public Service Commission Owensville

Marmola Tablets Claim Easy Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple weight loss method needing four daily doses until normal weight is reached. It promises no dieting or exercise, urges eating substantial meals, and claims they are harmless, selling through druggists or direct from Marmola Co. in Detroit.

Marmola Co Woolward Av Detroit, Mich

Stop Rheumatism in 24 Hours Offer

An advertisement promises rapid relief from rheumatism sciatica neuritis gout and swollen joints. It offers a free $1 box of Anti Rumaatix with postpaid delivery and no obligation from Russell Laboratories Dept 843 623 Grand Kansas City Missouri urging recipients to pay only what they think the item is worth if cured.

Russell Laboratories Grand Kansas City Adv

Montrose Named General in Walker Electric Deal

The Walker Electric Company engages in a $55,000 transaction with a leading firm as F. A. Montrose is named general manager and U. M. chairman in the arrangement. The announcement credits Montrose with leadership duties and highlights his new role.

Musterole Medicine Promises Fast Relief Without Plaster Burns

Grandmother trusted mustard plasters for congestion and colds but Musterole offers the same relief without blistering. A clean white oil of mustard ointment, massaged gently, eases sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis and other aches. Milder forms for children available as Chil dren's Musterole. Jars and tubes priced 85c and 65c with a hospital size at $3.00.

Musterole

Michigan Alumni Plan Cotton Stockings Opera Night

Albert J. Wohlgemuth announces a committee chaired by a regional chairman for the presentation of the comic opera Cotton Stockings by University of Michigan students Christ man eve at Murat Theater. Other listed members include WW I Palmer Dr George F Bond Louis A Estes Victor Jose Mrs H C Marvin and Armin A Bohn. A dance will follow the performance.

Indianapolis Michigan WW. I. Palmer George F. Bond Louis A. Estes Victor Jose H. C. Marvin Armin A. Bohn

Adlerika intestinal cleanser advertizes double action

A vintage advertisement promotes Adlerika as a combined intestinal antiseptic and complete system cleanser. It claims to remove foul matter from the alimentary canal, relieve gas pressing on the heart, and aid various digestive issues. Endorsements from several physicians accompany testimonials. Sold by H J Huder and Hook Drug Co. in Indianapolis and other druggists nationwide.

Adlerika R. F. Krueger Aderika G. Eggers James Weaver J. E. Puckett Indianapolis H. J. Huder The Hook Drug Co

Times Will Help Readers Plan Their Future Homes

A Indianapolis Times feature urges readers to plan future homes with flexible layouts. It highlights that modern houses include conveniences for work and recreation and stresses interior detail as key to livability. Readers may submit questions to the Home Building Department for guidance.

Times Home Building Department The Indianapolis Times

Winter Building Made Possible by Dehydrantine Compound

Winter building becomes feasible with Dehydrantine No 80 used in concrete mixes. H A Rogers of A B Kepert Co says it speeds setting and acts as anti freeze. Smaller contractors adopt it for winter repairs and interior work, noting better service and reduced property deterioration.

H. A. Rogers A. B. Keepert Company Rogers

New Insurance Rates Effective June and December Shift

Unrest over auto theft and fire rates ends as National Fire Insurance Co of Hartford wins a deviation to lower rates. Effective Dec 5 new rates apply to Fords at 3.50 with possible additional cuts for approved locking devices and to exclude accessories. Theodore Stein Jr. Agency is sole local source.

National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford Theodore Stein, Jr. Insurance Company Consolidated National of Edward Donaldson Theodore Stein, Jr. Insurance Agency

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shortridge Bulletin F. A. Montrose U. M F. A. Montrose Mr. Krueger Vonnegut Vonnegut’s Stanley Garage Murphy Burton-Dixile Bird & Son Flaximum Kolstad Wang Pur SIRSE ZOOR FLAN ALOVE Lex Cow MLS M-Hobbs Ben Davis Spink-Arms Hotel North Meridian St Krebay Construction CO City Trust Circle W. D. Long & CO E. Ohlo St Brunswick-Balke-Collender CO Brunswick Pennsylvania Street Tel Better Mill Work” Speedway Lumber CO Marion County Herbert E. Hill Belmont Acme Gravel Co Kentucky Ave Eagle Creek J. L. Alley Bel Capital Plumbing Co Capitol Ave Wam.p. Jungelaus Co. General Building Contractors Massachusetts Ave Marion Paint Company S. Meridian St Alabama Maiin Rom Ruskin JAS. B. Adams & Son, Inc Moses Lemcke Riding Lincoln Mal Lincoln Brannum-Keene Lumber Co E. Washington St Belt Ry Irvington Hayes Brothers (Incorporated Plumbing and Heating Specialists West Vermont Street Serv Electric Shop Indianapolis Light and Heat Monument Place Rr Pvt Bae Aegis Agar Gromens Ohio St Burnet-Binford Lumber CO Ati Pee Uae Indiana Builders Corporation Lemcke Bldg O. D. Haskett Lvember Co Webster Beter Indianapolis Coal CO Bankers Trust Indianapolis Light and Heat Co. Home Company Monument Circle Edison Service Theodore Stein F. E. Trosky Randolph 1817 Central Avenue A. B. Keepert Co., Inc N. Senate Ave Hatfield Electric Co House Electric Everythin Electrica Brunswick Shop Brunswick Phonographs and Records N. Penn Keith Helm-Lewis Fall Creek Malin Citizens Gas Company Buschmann August Buschmann & Sons, Inc Lith College Ave West Virginia Genuine Island Coal & Cement CO Bedford Stone & Construction CO Fletcher Savings and Trust
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication