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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1925
Page
6
Edward O. Snethen of the Federation of Civic Clubs urges divorcing city manager from politics. He favors selecting commissioners from active civic clubs to ensure nonpolitical city management. A committee will study the issue, with reports due at the February 27 meeting.
Coroner Paul Robinson investigated two sudden deaths from Monday night. Edward Kent, 62, of 1710 West Market Street, died at the Mincrs Central Railroad roundhouse at Senate Avenue and Wisconsin Street. Enos Niff, 70, of 914 West New York Street, died at his nephew Owen Coughlin's home.
An advertisement by James A. May of Sioux Falls claims a device that reduces gas use, eliminates carbon, prevents spark plug trouble and overheating. It asserts many cars achieve 49 miles per gallon and offers free units to one auto owner per locality, with installation in five minutes.
An advertisement touts Cranolene Healing Cream using cranberry juice to kill skin parasites linked to eczema. The product blends cranberry with soothing oils, claims instant itch relief, and restores color. Sold by druggists at 35c, 1.00, or 20.00, with postpaid orders and free samples from Crandlone, Girard, Kansas.
Rosa Lee Walden of Berlin describes Black-Draught as a reliable household remedy for colds indigestion and bowel disorders. She recalls using it since childhood and in her own home with growing children, noting its mild safety and effectiveness as a daily aid and cold relief tea.
The review discusses Swift at Keith's in a sketch titled The Gob with Thomas F Swift and cast including Jacqueline Mason Peggy Daugherty Virginia Dale and W Francis Clark. Henry Santrey leads an orchestra described as excellent though long on stage, with Miss Seymour Harry Seymor noted as strong comedians and Margie Coates promoting new jazz songs. The article mentions Ditmer Regay and Vera Delores in the cast.
The article recalls Chester Spencer and Lola Williams with a barrel routine at the Lyric this week. It also reviews other acts at Keith's and the Palace, notes Dainty Marie's exercise show, Welder Sisters, Duncan Sisters, Camilla's birds, and a Marionette program by Tony Sarg.
Fragmentary overview of legislative calendar items including bills about municipal codes for Indianapolis judges, tax and debt provisions, barbers examiners salaries, and various county affairs. Mentions specific bills and actions with scattered names and places such as Daviess County Indianapolis and Boston.
Proceedings show committee hearings on budget advisories and bond issuances for drainage works. several bills address absent voter regulations, mayor council forms, the state building department, and property tax provisions. Names include Smith of Marion and Wright of Randolph among others as items move through committees.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe weight loss method not requiring starvation or intense exercise. The copy claims steady, easy fat reduction with no ill effects and offers purchase options through druggists for one dollar per box or direct from Marmola Company in Detroit Michigan.
Quick and sure method promises relief from acute or chronic nasal catarrh with Kojene from Hook's Dependable Drug Stores. Spray nostrils twice daily for three or four days to destroy germs. money-back guarantee if it fails.
Rev. C. P. Greenfield begins a two week revival at Southern Ave. Baptist Church located at 1166 E. Southern Ave. A corps of personal workers will assist. Services run nightly with Saturday off.
The Indianapolis Board of Trade went on record against two pending General Assembly measures. The noxious colors bill and the compulsory automobile insurance bill drew opposition during the Monday night session.
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