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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1925

Page

2

Coal Bargains and Quality Coal Deals Listed

An ad style roundup highlights Everglo 6 inch forked lumps at 5.25 per ton and various coal offerings from Nagelson Coal Co and East Side Ice and Coal. It notes guaranteed 2,000 lbs per ton and square deal, with multiple coal types and sizes including 6 inch blocks and Brazils.

Knox County Glendora Eas Indi Giendora Jock Ige Linton Saat W. Va Acker Nagelson Coal CO Zopegg Bete Ee Lin Brazil Ind

Popcorn King Lives in Indiana by NEA Service

Ora Smith known as Popcorn Dick or the Hoosier Popcorn King built a fortune from growing and selling popcorn. He began on a wet farm patch fifteen years ago, expanded to seven acres, now harvests thousands of bushels yearly using White Rice and Golden Queen varieties. He ships his entire output from his Indiana farm and stores in a rat and mouse proof tile crib.

NEA Service Tlanta Ind Ora Smith Popcorn Dick Smith Here

Australia’s Labor State in Australia and New Zealand

W H Porterfield reports from San Francisco on postwar effects in Australia and New Zealand. He notes labor governments rule four of five Australian states, widespread unionism, government ownership of utilities, and strong labor influence. New Zealand shows no poverty, low death rates, and extensive social services including pensions, hospital care, and a high minimum wage.

Ban Francisco W. H. Porterfield Scripps-Howard Publications Washington Australia Porterfield New Zealand Reform Party Dick Seldon Labor Party Conservative Party Country Party Sheepshearers’ Union Queensland

Veteran Teacher Laura Ford Dies After Long Illness

Laura Ford, 70, of 1812 N Pennsylvania St died Friday at home after a long illness. She taught in Indianapolis for forty years and was then teaching at School 32 at the time of death. Her body will be cremated. She is survived by a nephew Kenneth N Ford of Hollywood Cab.

Pennsylvania St Indianapolis Kenneth N. Ford Hollywood Cab

Building Gains 20 Percent in Indiana Boom

Indiana records a 20 percent rise in 1925 building activity led by Elkhart South Bend Mishawaka and Fort Wayne. Northern Indiana leads growth with 20 percent, central 15 percent, south 5 percent excluding Evansville. Indianapolis up over 30 percent as home construction dominates gains.

Indiana L. K. Murhie Indiana State Real Estate Board Murchie Elkhart Ind South Bend Mishawake Ft. Wayne Calumet Evansville Terre Haute Indianapolis

Helpless Swedish steamer adrift off Newfoundland coast

The Swedish steamer Carlsholm, 6,200 tons, drifted helplessly several hundred miles off the Newfoundland coast as a night message reported the rudder and rudder post were swept away in heavy seas. No new word from the ship was available from the Marine Department.

United Press Halifax Marine Department Carlsholm Newfoundland

Water bugs and their aquatic habits described

A school feature describes water boatmen, back-swimmers, water scorpions, giant waterbugs, creeping water-bugs, water-skaters and related species. It notes shapes, movements, and habitat in ponds and streams, plus warnings about keeping electric light bugs away from small fish and frogs. It lists scientific names for common species such as Notonecta undulata Notonecta glauca Nepa cinerea and hydrotrechus remigis Bolostomidae.

Tests Reveal Eye Trouble Among Gary Preschoolers

Federal study in Gary, Indiana finds 36.1 percent of 2 044 children tested had defective sight with 5.3 percent severely defective in both eyes. Data cover 994 under two years and 3 125 aged 2 to 7 in kindergartens and public schools.

Gary Ind Eye Sight Conservation Council of America Labor James J. Davies Council Wex United States Children’s Bureau Council of National Sense Anna B. Rude Children's Bureau Davis Eyesight Conservation Council

Mount Wallace Named in Montana by Geographic Board

The United States Geographic Board names a peak in the Absaroka National Forest Montana Mount Wallace to honor Henry C Wallace secretary of agriculture from 1921 until his death in 1924.

Henry C. Wallace Agriculture Absaroka National Forest Montana Mount Wallace United States Geographic Board

Popcorn Tip and County Prohibition Raid Report

Popcorn moisture affects popping quality with room temp storage and a drying soak. In Dec 25 dated copy from Mer DFORD, Ind. Henry Tow and Lawrence Goldsby faced blind tiger charges after prohibition officers raided Ballard farm near here and found a fifty gallon still.

U Times Mer Dford Ind Henry Tow Lawrence Goldsby Prohibition Ballard Farm Here

X Ray Fashion Sparks Dentists' Extraction Mania

A prominent medical specialist notes that the rise of X ray dentistry has intensified tooth extraction mania, making procedures more common as dental X rays gain popularity. The comment reflects concern over overuse and sensational trends in oral care.

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