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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
7
A fragment from the Indianapolis Times shows publishing details and subscription rates with street address and contact numbers, indicating a Sunday publication and local pricing. The readable line mentions the publisher’s address at Maryland and St and a week rate of ten and seven cents for Indianapolis and twelve cents elsewhere.
The text cites Proverbs 22 16 about oppressing the poor for gain and giving to the rich leading to want. It also quotes Phaedrus condemning coveting another's property.
A House dispute over education committee appointments prompts renewal of warnings that public schools must stay above factional politics. Speaker Leslie backs a nonpartisan panel, urging members free from private aims to protect Indiana schools and the state’s future.
Henry Zoelly notes a 2,000 horsepower turbo locomotive being built at Krupp Essen with 5,000 horsepower designs planned. He argues turbo-locomotives offer 50 percent fuel savings, lower water use, and smoother running, potentially eclipsing electrification as a future transport evolution.
New York World editorial opposes federal Child Labor Amendment preferring state control. It rejects Bolshevik comparisons and defends the amendment as not threatening family or home while praising the groups backing it.
Readers can obtain a Popular Astronomy bulletin from The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau. The piece explains sun composition, Earth circumference, lunar and solar eclipses, planetary habitability, stellar distances, and light speed, with a coupon order and small postage. Subscribers may also request a bulletin on movie stars.
In January dispatch from Washington, Secretary Wilbur argues the U S Navy is not at top strength. He cites British superiority in capital ships at long ranges and warns of inadequate Pacific bases and petroleum reserves, contrasting Congress claims of not alarming status.
A humorous domestic vignette depicts a chilly morning ritual as a couple argues over who should fetch the newspaper. The wife teases, the husband resists, and the scene highlights a common marital routine with light flirtation as the paper arrives.
A La Porte High School student frames as a model pupil who has never skipped a day, while a LaGrange youth’s death after an unloaded gun incident highlights dangers of firearms in the home. The piece cautions that guns attract youth curiosity and warns against keeping pistols for protection.
The city park board authorizes purchase of land east of Keystone Ave between Southern and Troy Aves to build a municipal golf course. The piece argues public outdoor recreation as health insurance and notes golf’s rise from ridicule to popular demand.
The article argues that Omer Elliott remains in office five months after designation due to political delays in selecting a successor. It notes the third candidate declined, contrasts private sector promptness, and criticizes patronage as prioritizing politics over public welfare and efficiency. It suggests many qualified Indiana men could fill the post swiftly.
An editorial reflects on shifts in law and policing from past to present, noting how modern officers focus on minor infractions and regulatory compliance. It contrasts early enforcement habits with today’s heavy reliance on official oversight and penalties. It mentions Harding era figures and the birth of Secretary of Labor John J. Davis in Tredegar, South Wales.
A compilation of witty proverbs mixed with legal critique and practical how tos. It covers sayings about luck time and money, reflections on law and society, home maintenance tips, and a long list of trivia questions with brief answers. The tone mirrors a period newspaper quiz and advice column.
A discussion of the child labor amendment and its potential federal reach. It reviews past federal laws deemed unconstitutional, state age minimums for factory work, and the varied protections across Montana Ohio Texas California Michigan Maine Utah Wyoming and other states.
Senator Edge condemns a large army of dissatisfied workers as false economy and criticizes postwar wage impact on the Postoffice. Representative Mérritt advocates hydropower to conserve coal. Rep. Brand notes bread prices exceed early 1920s levels despite wheat price shifts. Agriculture signals limited returns since 1920 with gradual farmer gains amid broader economic shifts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports that 1923 railroad passenger numbers were higher than 1922 but lower than in 1918 1914 1916 and later years including 1921. However passenger miles rise due to longer average journeys.
A reader in The Times questions reports of a small moon or planet within 2,500 miles of Earth traveling 3.5 miles per second. He argues such a body would be visible unaided and warns it could pose a menace, possibly causing instant destruction. He urges caution about any perceived landings.
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