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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
12
A sermon by Rev. John R. Gunn argues that Jesus birth in a stable shows divineProvidence. He cites Columbus Lincoln and other leaders born into poverty as encouragement for youths facing hardship. The message urges using humble beginnings as a strength and removal of handicaps.
The column reviews Stella Mayhew on Keith's bill recasting Cinderella as a jazz flavored tale. It contrasts Mayhew with Emma Trentini praising Mayhew’s adaptability and noting Zardo on piano. The piece also lauds Trentini as a class act and comments on contemporary vaudeville tastes.
Stage notes praise Keith's Stella Mayhew returning as a top draw with modern vaudeville acts. The Lyric features Dancing Pirates dancers and a holiday mix of comedy, song, tap, and a Little Red Riding Hood film. Palace spotlights Don Tranger and Syncopettes with jazzy celebrity impressions and a bustling cast including Marr and Evans and The Demarlo Trio.
A local dispute over which school board will take office delays work on six proposed grade school buildings. Residents demand timely construction and prudent use of funds to replace the current inadequate frame structures.
A critical look at plans to erect a Roosevelt monument in Washington. The piece questions the timing and legitimacy, arguing Jefferson, Washington, and Lincoln merit such tributes more than Roosevelt. It warns of presidents honored while alive and the potential tax burden on citizens.
Arkansas congressman Otis Wingo criticized Florida for its constitutional amendment on inheritance tax during a House speech, mocking the state's actions and noting the amusement it caused. He warned he would not reference his own state similarly if it had made a fool of itself.
A hoax article claimed War Department officials mispelled the new Assistant Secretary Hanford Mac Nider and sparked a national scare. The piece warned of mass demotions and a crippled defense, but the Pentagon denied any truth, noting the secretary said the spelling did not matter.
The text explains the fighting fish a small climbing perch from Asia Siam kept in captivity for amusement. It notes they fight or mirror fight and yield revenue from exhibits. It also discusses why Virginia is called Mother of States, referencing states carved from its original territory including Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin.
Aged police chief Kirhoff orders a high profile drive to suppress holiday alcohol. He argues year round enforcement, not a seasonal push, will determine Indianapolis dry status. The piece pivots to reflections on war heroes Pershing York and Dempsey in a pointed editorial tone.
ICEN R. M QUIGG the national commander of the American Legion spoke at Newcastle Indiana urging a universal draft act that would conscript industry and wealth alongside men in wartime. He said a bill embodying the idea would be sent to Congress this session and defended the plan as a patriot payback for national defense.
Promoter in Michigan City fails to make down payment for a Dempsey Wills fight, cancelling plans for next year in Indiana. A New York offer raises stakes with $500,000 and gate percentage to stage the bout at the Polo Grounds, July 4, 1926, drawing an estimated $2,000.
A former Indiana governor borrowed 225 dollars from his wife forty four years ago and paid 6522.35 with interest. The anecdote highlights how compound interest can grow small sums into large amounts and serves as a caution about spending today versus future debts.
The Times representative at City Hall handles numerous letters about forgetful garbage and ashes collectors. The board of sanitary commissioners will receive a special report, with Superintendent Truly Nolen to investigate. Citizens request alley collection between Drexel and Bosart streets north of Byram street and School 43 smoke inspection.
An old fashioned Christmas program of readings songs and poems by sixty children will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Cable Tabernacle directed by mothers of the church Mesdames Ed Oswald Walter Kock Ed Strobes H E Summers and Fred Bremer A Santa Claus will distribute gifts Everyone is welcome.
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