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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
10
Indianapolis officials face pressure over taking over the gas plant at end of the franchise. Engineers urge public ownership, while stock values raise questions about private continuity. Kentucky power offers and Cumberland Falls debate highlight larger public utility questions.
President Coolidge cautions that surpluses have vanished under larger appropriations and dwindling revenue. Congress faces a total of 4 417 369 904 for all branches, including 816 million for postal services, with a projected small surplus. Supplemental bills and deferrals may further erode the outlook.
The Empire Mortgage and Bond's B F Yoakum urges a Federal Farm Board of experts in farm needs and commerce, criticizing political appointees. The piece argues Hoover’s engineering mindset could improve government management and reduce political parasites.
Sir William Herschel, born 1738 in Hanover, became a key astronomer after building large reflecting telescopes. He discovered Uranus in 1781 and served as telescope maker to King George III. His sister Caroline assisted him. his son Sir John Herschel expanded astronomy in the southern skies. He died in 1822.
The article discusses nepotism in Congress where members use office funds for relatives. It notes House members may hire up to four aides, often relatives, while senators have more generous pay for four aides. It questions whether relatives should be employed and paid if they work or simply collect salaries.
Judge Harri son W. Ewing of Cleveland voices stern advice on birth control and marriage, saying he would not enforce jail or contempt for disobedience. He notes the order lacks legal force and depends on the couple’s attitude, making it practical advice rather than enforceable decree.
The article argues that three children in five years is possible only if the husband has sufficient income. It emphasizes that youths must be educated and influenced by advice, not compelled by law. It notes that birth control can be taught but not mandated and questions the effectiveness of authoritative decrees.
A critical look at how social problems are treated by law and publicity prompts a warning about how advertising shapes consumer choices. The piece notes the potato industry facing backlash, satire of health claims, and contrasts youth health ideals with marketing tactics and everyday diet choices.
Fatulence is the presence of excess gas in the intestines a symptom not a disease Gas enters by swallowing or from fermentation in the bowel Foods that resist digestion or irritants can raise gas production The physician should study each case to tailor diet and habit changes for prevention and recovery
A satirical roundup mocks pacifists criticizing the President, Mussolini praising U S policy, and oddities from judges on cats to porcupines. It lampoons Hoover’s fishing, Adolfo de la Huerta’s Hollywood, Dr Cook’s oil stock, and Romania’s liquor trade, mixing global and domestic quirks.
Professor Coleman of the University of Toronto says an ice age will arrive in about 100000 years. The article notes Canada and Canton Ohio, where McKinley’s old home near his 1896 porch campaign is to be moved for a hospital project, amid a local civic dispute.
The diagram shows a bridge deal with spades hearts clubs and diamonds. North and South must win six of seven tricks against a perfect defense, with East and West poised for at least four tricks. the solution is given to determine if North or South can secure the six tricks.
The article discusses a bridge scenario where South opens with the ace of hearts, North discards diamonds, the jack of diamonds is finessed, and East must lead a spade into North’s tenace arrangement. It explains why certain opening leads fail and how proper defense yields all remaining tricks.
This Date in U S History notes Columbus discovering Hispaniola now Haiti and building La Neviad Fort in 1492. In 1790 Congress opened its third session with the seat of government moved from New York to Philadelphia. In 1833 the American Anti Slavery Society was founded in Philadelphia. In 1889 Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy, died.
The Children's Bureau reports 42 states have mother’s pension laws as of Oct 3 1926, aiding about 130 000 children at any moment. total need estimated at 350 000 to 400 000. New York City paid $6 348 959.90 for land now housing Central Park.
Mrs. Walter Ferguson laments that busy mothers and overworked women in cities and countryside lack time for beauty routines. She argues life and hardship erode looks, praises their courage, and calls for recognition of their services to civilization over cosmetic advice.
A compendium of practical Q and A on channels, swimming feats, shark weights and speeds, eminent domain, social calls after moving, and fruit cup recipes. It offers concise explanations and guidance on these varied topics with specific historical references and simple procedures.
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