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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
7
A columnist warns of foreign scientists turning baser metals into gold, risking huge profits and market upheaval. The piece contemplates a $20 coin suddenly worth $2, the U.S. gold stock, and fears energy breakthroughs upsetting nations. It urges caution as science advances toward atom energy and cheaper fuels.
A historical notice highlights the Federal Trade Commission report by Huston Thompson and William Notz on European cooperatives. It argues farmers lag in selling and marketing, noting advertising and sales expertise drive industry, while agriculture trails. The piece promotes obtaining a copy from Congressman Moores or Senator Ralston.
Caleb S. Denny, a Republican Indianapolis attorney, will replace Democrat SPOILS SYSTEM INDIANA Seidensticker on the State Pardon Board by January 1. After twelve years learning executive clemency work, Seidensticker will brief Denny for an hour before departing. Governor Branch says the board may drop the full time position, raising questions on who will perform essential investigations.
Washington report on the Interstate Commerce Commission study of motor bus competition harming railroads. The Boston and Maine seeks permission to abandon 1000 miles of branch lines, hoping to finance new motor truck and bus operations. The move follows private bus competition and cites public and shareholder interests.
Real Christmas party marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs August Fagel in Shelbyville Indiana on Christmas Day with all six children present.
More than half of the 4,200,000 veterans entitled to adjusted compensation insurance have not applied. Only 1,800,000 filed, about 2,400,000 undecided. First certificates ready to mail Jan 1. Rep. Elmer Thomas proposes simplifying payments by allowing surrender for cash immediately, reducing red tape.
A compilation of remarks from senators and officials on wartime and postwar policy. It cites Senator Harris on nitrate dependence, Senator Ashurst on park funding, Department of Agriculture on agricultural recovery, and the National Park Service travel statistics for 1924, plus a Johnson quote on truth and governance.
Dr Takahashi of Japan has isolated a potent cod liver oil ingredient so a small pill equals a tablespoonful of oil. This vitamin A concentrate could boost undernourished babies, offering a practical, though costly, remedy now expected to become affordable with scalable production.
The Agriculture Department proposes cotton trees in place of fields at the Miami experiment garden. Cotton twigs grafted onto a rare Hawaii tree could yield fifteen to twenty five foot trees sprayed like apples for boll weevil control. British zoologists tested whisky on butterflies. males drank while females refused.
The Union Traction Co seeks public service commission approval to abandon its Anderson to Middletown line as unprofitable. Industry observers expect other interurban firms to drop unprofitable branches next year. Traction companies blame cars and buses, though lines were fated to die. Meier recommends raising the state speed limit from 25 to 35 mph, a move supported by automobile clubs and drivers. The present limit is viewed as a relic, with some officials boasting of speed while law breaking increases.
Gas J Burke of the Indiana Gas Association notes one third of Indiana residents use manufactured gas mainly for cooking and Indiana ranks ninth in gas consumers. The piece contrasts wood burning stoves and gas in shaping youth behavior while praising kitchen efficiency and domestic ease.
Arthur Jordan of Indianapolis donates 25000 to Butler College. The financial secretary says the contribution supports a well equipped college and benefits the community's spiritual and cultural life. The piece praises private munificence and public spirit behind such gifts.
A quirky fragment shows Wise Willie discussing a custom suit with a tailor. The exchange toys with fashion terms and speech, hinting at humor and a local-style whimsy in a newspaper snapshot.
A critique of modern men who honor virtue yet pursue younger, livelier partners. The author argues men hold back from proposing, claim to value modesty, yet choose others, leaving faithful wives behind. She laments lost ideals and the shifting standards of romance.
Dr E P Hill argues education has equipment but fails to educate, calling it a merry go round with motion and jazz but no progress. Lincoln J Carter notes melodrama fading as cinema rises, insisting he remains active despite fewer stage productions.
A reader asks about air craft product value in 1923 and other general knowledge. The page lists figures such as 12 945 263 for air craft output, details on the first king of united Italy Victor Emmanuel II, the ship Aorangi dimensions, Oct 11 1868 weekday, nicotine extraction, transcontinental travel times, a lion tiger crossbreed, Jefferson Davis post Civil War fate, common Spanish boy names, and definitions of subtitle and leader in photoplay captions.
A quirky piece laments the 1924 calendar’s obsolescence as time moves to 1925, noting its ubiquity in kitchens and offices. It includes a mix of trivia questions on beavers apples moon area and a WWI division fact, ending with a quotation from Alfred Austin about life and freedom.
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