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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
5
A Christmas meditation on unity and peace arguing that the essence of Christ’s message lies in love and humane living. It notes church quarreling over the virgin birth undermines Christ’s spirit and calls for hearts open to the Master’s light.
World War veterans face a return of the bonus bill as the GOP caucus pledges passage while Coolidge’s stance remains negative. Harding vetoed similar effort and tax cuts hinge on Mellon’s plan, with the Legion urging both bonus and tax relief. National Commander Quinn critiques Coolidge over political prisoners as Congress reopens the debate.
Postmaster Harry S. New backs Clyde A. Wald amid McCray resignation demands. Senator Jim Watson toys with presidential ambitions while Coolidge seeks Indiana delegates. Hiram Johnson may gain, Lew Shank launches anti Khrist campaign for governor, Edward A. Toner targets Ed Jackson over Dollings probe. Democrats grow optimistic as Indiana GOP staggers.
A 28 year old man and 27 year old woman confess to participating in the Tuxedo State Bank hold up in Indianapolis on November 23, netting 8774 dollars. Police say they have no prior criminal records. The piece surveys how modern crime differs with youth, violence, and technology. It notes the influence of long distance phones wireless radios cars and police Bertillon systems on crime. It references opinions on coal pirates civilizing Indians electricity in war and a Banana song case. It also recalls Doc Cook and the saying the pen is mightier than the sword.
Last of Babcock's Mah Jongg rule series explains wall division dead line and draw mechanics. It covers miscalls misclaims when to pung or chow and penalties for dead hands and incorrect sets with East bearing double stakes.
Questions from the Times feature answers readers on topics from lampblack composition to testing butter fats for purity and the location of Zupanie in Jugoslavia. It covers peach and plum tree transplant timing, Alaska homestead lands, and where to write for land information in Washington.
Address corrections list several residents in Indiana with mail returned and directions that forwarding will occur if better addresses are provided. Names include George H. Eisel Adinburg, George Horner Ft Kitner, Mrs Robert McGlothlin Hanodsburg, Madge Tresler Martinsville, Thomas Caltinger Waveland, Mary Michall Sullivan, Mabel Hollingsworth Giinton, Sarah Knight Spencer, Miss B Smeltzer Washington, George Williams Lyons.
This excerpt lists sources for debate materials from the American Union Against Militarism and provides quick facts on milk minerals, a 1921 baseball season Babe Ruth home runs, U S automobile factory count, and historical cross wood traditions, noting elder wood as a thunderstorm shelter in some beliefs.
No 4 of Series states fifty feet between cars on light traffic and 18 to 20 mph as a safe speed. In heavy traffic maintain distance and anticipate sudden stops. Consider braking, pavement, weight, and brakes. give warning when slowing or turning. do not expect others to signal.
A string of brief jokes covers domestic woes shopping debts hospital suits and mischief at home. Bits include a wife recalling debts a father missing since a Santa kiss and a quip about managing husbands alongside a economical sobs for a new dress.
Anton Lang the Christus of the Passion Play urges faith as the soul’s toiling force. He argues without faith there is nothing and happiness, and cites Christ healing the blind man as proof. Lang recalls the American creed In God We Trust and praises faith as the force behind America’s peace and prosperity.
The piece critiques Stuart Henry and Emerson Hough on Westward expansion romance versus realism. It features quotes about pioneers and empire builders, then mocks critics as urban and cautious, noting renewal of romantic adventure in earlier tales and the clash with modern skepticism.
A compact aphorism on literacy granting power to individuals. It equates reading and writing with opening wisdom's gates, implying education empowers personal judgment and knowledge. The quotes emphasize self-improvement and the ability to resist adversaries through literacy.
A quirky collection of holiday quips about gifts, calendars, and social aimlessness. The piece delivers humorous lines on Christmas routines and consumer satire, noting jokes about calendars prices and personal behavior during the season.
Letters from readers discuss service pay for ex soldiers and generalized praise or critique of political groups. One writer questions eligibility for extra wartime pay through November 1918 while another criticizes radical Klansmen and links Klan membership to narrow views. A third reader thanks the editor for coverage of postal workers wage topics.
A satirical note compares college girls feet to past measurements amid claims of housework. The piece from Alexandria Times Tribune jokes that Santa Claus works overtime to prepare for Christmas and chuckles that he is not in a labor union.
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