Something Mighty Wrong Here
A children’s test asks easy questions about light, materials, and local facts. It includes items on inconsistent pictures, opaque materials, shamrocks, Jimmie Walker’s role, and who is called Proxy in college slang. The questions cover governing bodies for the District of Columbia, Illinois capital, speed of light versus sound, hexagon sides, and Cleveland’s location on a Great Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie" Walker
District of Columbia
Ilinois
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Dorothy Dix and the lure of the married man book
Walter D B Hickman reviews Dorothy Dix and her book Dorothy Dix Her Book from Funk and Wagnalls. Dix argues that married men attract women because the forbidden fruit tempts desire and that women chase what others possess. The columnist notes the book’s sales appeal and humor and recounts a streetcar encounter with a reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dix
Funk & Wagnalls Company
Miss Dix
Eve
Garden of Eden
Evelyns
Chorus Rehearsal Under Rose Croix Aids St John’s Day
The Indianapolis chapter of Rose Croix Scottish Rite Freemasonry begins rehearsals for a massed chorus of fifty men and a Scottish Rite orchestra at the cathedral. Music includes the Lord’s Prayer chant cantatas and carols. Rehearsals start this week with director Arnold F. Spencer guiding the chorus at 298 S. Pennsylvania St. and the orchestra at 7 30 pm Thursday.
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Murat Theater
Indianapolis
Rose Croix
Scottish Rite Freemisonry
Scottish Rite Orchestra
Arnold F. Spencer
Scottish Rite
S. Pennsylvania St
St. John's Day
New 150 Room Hotel Planned at State Dunes Park
Michigan City Ind December 8 Construction of a 150 room hotel unit at Tremont in the State Dunes Park would begin next spring if the legislature approves the conservation department budget Richard Lieber director said The plan calls for a 750000 park funding major share for the hotel near the beach with a longer term aim of a 400 room hotel plus bath house and commissary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
State Dunes Park
Tremont
State Conservation Department
Richard Lieber
Lake Michigan
Lieber
Demand Safe Crossing at Madison Ave Crossing
Garfield Park Civic League contemplates action to push Belt Railroad to upgrade the Madison Ave crossing after multiple fatal accidents over two years. League president H F Kottkamp says residents seek safety gates or equivalent devices to protect lives and may sue the board of works if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belt Railroad
Madison Ave
Garfield Park
Konjola touted by Indianapolis resident in local ad
Mrs. Mary Schwartz of 433 Haugh Street praises Konjola after six months of relief from long standing stomach trouble. The advertisement notes her improved digestion, ability to eat freely, and better sleep, with the Konjola Man promoting the remedy at Hook's Drug Store in Indianapolis and Hook Stores regionwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konjola
Mrs. Mary
Hook's Drug Store
Pennsylvania
Market Sts
Indianapolis
Hook
Bankruptcy Plea Adds Two Filings in Kokomo
Two more Kokomo bankruptcies were filed in Federal Court on Tuesday raising the city total to sixteen since January. Estimated average liability is about $5,500 with assets only a small fraction. Harry E. Albright of Kokomo Glass & Decorating Company lists $6,016.03 in liabilities and $3,425 assets. Laurie V. Howett, journalist in Armstrong-Landon Building, lists $1,467.37 in liabilities with no assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Harry E. Albright
Kokomo Glass & Decorating Company
Laurie V. Howett
Armstrong-Landon
Albright
Howett
Bladder and Kidney Pain Relief Ad Promises Fast Control
An old advertisement claims HOMODYNE provides prompt complete relief from bladder and kidney pains including back ache and abdominal discomfort. It touts the product as a harmless all analgesic for urinary distress and urges asking Haag's and other druggists for capsules.
Best Sellers Pen Weekly List at Bretano’s New York Store
The six top sellers across fiction and nonfiction for the week ending December 4 are led by works from Samuel H. Adame Beat and Liveright, Edna Ferber, Louis Bromfield, Warwick Deeping, and Edouard Bourdet. Notable titles include Casuarina Tree, Story of Philosophy, Benjamin Franklin First Civil War, and Captive among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretano
New York
Benjamin Franklin
Phillips Russell
Brentano
Will Durant
Simon & Senner
Xerera Taraw
Rentano
Count Keyy Seriing
Aremurt Ir
Edouard Bourdet
Read
Sixmund Sjaeth
Doubleday Page
Ayers Cherry Pectoral Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement warns that a cough or head cold can move to the lungs becoming dangerous and promotes Ayers Cherry Pectoral as fast acting medicine. It touts safety for children and adults and lists prices of 60 cents and one dollar available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Postoffice Heads Plan Christmas Rush Staffing
Final plans for handling Christmas rush mail were finalized by Post Office Department supervisors with Postmaster General Robert H. Bryson. He announced starting December 15 extra help will be employed, about 400 persons to be used during the rush season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Postminster
Robert H. Bryson
Bryson
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Children
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild, safe remedy for children six and up to improve digestion and overall health. The note claims the tablets regulate the eliminative tract, relieve symptoms like bad breath and sour stomach, and are not habit forming. Sizes 30c and 60c are advertised.
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By Walter DB. Hickman
Fially
Martha Lee
the Times
Martha
Ife
Masonic Fraternity
Civic League
Mrs
Mamie Schwartz
G & J Tires
Is Credit Is
Indiana Tire Sales CO
Capitol Ave
Riley
Diamonds
Tuan
Traugott
W. Wash. St
Smart Apparel
Puritan Clothing Stores
Washington St
E. Washington St
Seversthington Poultry
Everitt’s Seed Stores
Washington N. Alabama
Meridian Street
Eiteljorg & Moore Corner
E. Market
Circle Few
Circle Theater
City Trust Company
East Washington ST
Tod
Furniture Company
W. Wash.t
Pearson Piano Co
N. Penn
Surniture CO
Victor
Cage
Furniture
Washington Street
Ontits
Garfield Ray
Setens OO Op Carlyle
UNI Trust
ADAMS
Bank & Trust CO
Broadway
Bae East
Times
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