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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
13
A Martha Lee piece condemns a parasitic wife who drains her husband’s earnings for personal luxuries and hair appointments. It contrasts her with virtuous wives who sacrifice for home and family, praising those who support their spouses and keep the home thriving.
An old advertisement claims the Midol tablet relieves menstrual pain within five to seven minutes and lasts twelve hours or more. It emphasizes lack of narcotic effect, harmlessness, and requests to buy from druggists for 40 cents in a compact aluminum box.
A man writes that his wife is his jailer and wastes money, leaving him three months behind on bills. He claims she loves herself more than him and that changing her is unlikely. He contemplates divorce but asks for guidance and how to proceed.
A senior student plans a January 15 date with a Manual fan during a Tech Manual basketball game. The letter argues each should sit on his own side to avoid hurt feelings, praising loyal school spirit over cross bench seating.
A 19 year old writes of a man staying in her home for three weeks who claims a dead wife. He plans a weekend trip ninety miles away with the girl while her mother objects. The letter warns against going with him and urges heeding the mother’s guidance.
A note states platters warmed under hot water faucet will not crack or discolor as can occur in warming ovens, indicating a safer method for warming dishes without damage.
A rough guide suggests a thorough cleaning method using a percolator and tarbocents in place and adding baking soda to the water at least once weekly.
The G Ebutante selects a light boning girdle of net for the dress. The matron will choose a soft satin brocade for the ensemble.
In a 1926 NEA Service feature, Cherry Lane Wiley testifies at a dramatic inquest into the murder of Ralph Clusy. Cherry recounts a rushed attempt to marry Chris Wiley and a thwarted plan involving Mr Cluny, with Faith Hathaway defending Cherry from perjury as the case unfolds.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and symbols without clear event or context. No identifiable people, places, or organization names are readable to form a coherent news item.
The Kansas City soprano Marion Talley skipped a New Rochelle concert after the promised $3,000 payment was not provided in advance. The incident sparks debate over commercial pressures versus audience obligation, with praise for her talent and character as a public figure.
Flapper Fanny notes Marion Talley’s fairy tale ascent in music aided by others. She warns Kansas City audiences lacking business acumen risked jeopardizing Talley’s success and money from sponsors if she had performed her best in New Rochelle and trusted sponsors for payment.
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