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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
9
A religious verse from 2 Timothy highlights a promised crown for the righteous and faithful. The excerpt contrasts a biblical ideal with Shakespearean imagery of death as royalty’s court.
The piece argues against a quick ban on child labor, contending Congress would misuse power only briefly. It supports a constitutional amendment to curb child labor and warns the real opposition comes from factories profiting from child labor. It stresses state laws already prove this power can be used responsibly.
The speaker urges Congress to thoroughly investigate sea power beyond battleships, stressing bases, submarines, aircraft, personnel, and materials. He warns that without proper facilities and defenses such as Guam Cavite Hawaii and the Panama Canal, the U S could be outmatched.
A narrator recalls a Christmas sled ride with delight, praising a well worn and fast glider. Neighbors envy the speed and the hill nearby offers a memorable lark. The piece notes a father’s past slides and ends with a playful line about kissing in a lighthearted, whimsical tone.
Readers learn about the sun earth moon and stars with questions on Mars size belt extents orbital speed light eclipse causes and more. The bulletin offers a copy via a mail coupon and provisions for ordering.
Dr. E. P. Hubble of Mt. Wilson reports that two Andromeda nebulae are so distant that light takes one million years to reach Earth and that the universe is about five times larger than previously believed. The finding was presented by Dr. Henry N. Russell at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
A Logansport area farmhouse killings spree leaves four dead prompting guards and morbid curiosity. The piece notes crowds viewing the scene, souvenir tethers, and the human urge for bloodshed gaze. It contrasts with calls for academic funding through meaningful donations, urging science halls over stadiums to reflect state school pride.
Six arrests were made last year by the city bureau of weights and measures. The department conducted 89 251 inspections and found most retailers practicing full weight and honest measures. Only occasional short weighting was observed, even in butcher shops and taxi cabs, challenging myths about widespread deceit.
The Indianapolis Retail Grocers Association reorganizes on a cooperative plan to centralize buying and advertising for 184 neighborhood groceries. Pooling resources will boost purchasing power to compete with chain stores and reflects broader acceptance of economic cooperation.
A compilation of light notes and quips from Portland and Paris. Items include a four legged hen in Oregon a 28 year old charged with robbing homes in France and various humorous vignettes on luck city life and trains.
In a sharp back-and-forth, Mather questions a man about his self-made image and motives. The dialogue centers on why the man appears as he does and whether his actions define him. The exchange probes identity and perception without qualifying details.
A judge remarks that a light evening gown was placed in the wardrobe yesterday for Jane to retrieve but only fat moths remained, prompting a terse exchange about the apparent loss or concealment of the garment.
Nine year old Duncan Campbell receives acclaim as an artistic genius from three fellow artists who awarded him two gold men works.
The text notes Indiana University requests a $1,000,000 appropriation for new buildings while Purdue University seeks a nearly equal sum. The speaker praises the institutions but fears the financial burden on taxpayers as both schools are described as cramped and needing expansion.
The article notes dentistry evolved from traveling practitioners to a high tech science aided by X rays. It cautions that despite advances, poor diets with imbalanced calcium affect teeth, especially in children, requiring correct quantity and quality of lime for future dental health.
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