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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
7
A safety advocate argues attention to the Twentieth Century Limited wreck reflects its spectacle and speed symbolism. He compares it to higher auto death tolls, contending modern life shows diseased nerves from speed obsession. He warns speed cultivates misery, duty without motive, and a culture eager for shortcuts.
The piece argues that Washington should allow an American to sit in on allied expert committees to assess Germany's paying capacity, stabilize its currency, locate hidden German wealth, and consider a loan to Germany. It notes the loan would likely require American funds and questions why the same approach isn’t used to preserve world peace. It stresses peace as vital to all, beyond banker interests.
A tribute to the 340,000 postal workers in the Federal system, highlighting the letter carrier as the steadfast link between government and home. The piece praises their devotion across conditions, notes reliance on Congress for fair legislation, and lightly critiques Congress and Christmas timing.
This installment outlines exposed and concealed hand scores for Mah Jongg. It details point values for three and four of a kind, dragons, winds, and pairs, plus rules on concealed versus exposed scores and suit consistency.
A request to explain the word Christmas traces to Cristmas and Cristesmesse Christ's mass. The nativity day varied, but by Chrysostom's era the Western Church fixed December 25 as Christmas, though no certain birth date existed.
The Times reports mail to listed individuals in Indianapolis and other locations could not be delivered. If improved addresses are supplied, mail will be forwarded to recipients such as Isaac Macon Dale Clabaugh Jack McGinnis Florence Pollinger RRP Box 238 Mrs Hoff man Evelyn Warder Alice G Smith Henry Smithstone Mary KE Short Dora White Mare Kingan & Go Iola Runyon J R Young John Brooks and others at various streets.
A puzzle lists coins including 20, 10, 5, 2.50, gold, 1, 50c, 10c, 25c, 6c, nickel, and copper cent totaling 39.41. It asks about Thanksgiving in Utah, chemical for diamond tests, the Leavathan troop transport capacity at 12,107, and Yehonala as the Empress Dowager Cixi.
A light verse about two couples, Jack and Jill and Bill and Ann, who marry hoping to merge two into one. The poem plays with the idea that lovers believe they can change others to fit their ideals, ending with a playful question about what the comparison proves.
A playful column notes Leap Year traditions urging women to propose next year while warning men to pursue courting now. It jokes about staying single, warns of grass widows, and mocks Pullman railroading hardships with tongue in cheek lines about blankets and frozen feet.
A hill man visiting Richmond misreads a street letter box. He posts his letter and triggers a citywide alarm as firemen and officers surround him. The incident ends with the man explaining he meant to send a letter, not set off a blaze.
Washington reports Indiana Republican talks centered on the 1924 presidential nomination. Joseph B. Kealing meets with President Coolidge advisors as Watson seeks to gain control of Indiana’s delegation with a three part plan. If Watson falters the delegation would back Coolidge.
A reader appeals to The Times editor to publish a brief comment on eating subjects while detailing personal hardship. The writer seeks charity over private illness and poverty, urging readers to spare a trifling gift during Christmas shopping to save a life. The plea emphasizes dignity, lack of funds, and rejection of hospital aid, urging compassionate action.
A letter from Watkins of 1228 Herbert Ave condemns rising poverty and debt. He laments working families pressed by debts while wealthier classes accumulate possessions and profits, calling for relief from the Lord or risk of growing unrest and social decay in the city. He notes washerwomen and large families suffer while others hoard, asking how long such an order can endure.
The Boston Transcript records a wife insisting a burglar is downstairs and her husband replying with a sardonic remark about courage as they discuss the danger in their home. The exchange captures domestic tension and nighttime fear.
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