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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
9
President Coolidge orders a sweeping economy push as Treasury and federal departments review services with a goal to trim expenditures to 3.9 billion dollars for the current year. He calls for weeding out waste and cutting the payroll while stressing continued economy and tax relief.
Mayor Shank will address the Indianapolis Real Estate Board at their weekly luncheon on Wednesday at noon. The Chamber of Commerce hosts the event and a discussion on civic affairs is planned.
A vintage advertisement praises Marmola Prescription Tablets as an obesity remedy now sold widely for one dollar per box. It claims the tablets eliminate the need for dieting or strenuous exercise and offers direct ordering from Marmola Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
A magazine letter feature touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a claim from Mrs J H Proctor of Pittsburgh who reports 100 percent improvement after four bottles. The message cites dizziness loss of appetite and fatigue and notes a Pittsburgh Press ad influencing trial.
Dick Henderson, singing comedian on his first Keith-Albee tour in this country, boasts a rich voice and eccentric dress. The Keith's bill features Will and Gladys Ahern, Elly, Walter Newman and company, George MacFarlane, Lilian Shaw, Patti Moore and orchestra, plus a fast dance revue.
The Blossom Time run at the Murat remains a fan favorite with full houses. Wednesday and Saturday matinee sales are strong and critics note the strong cast including Danforth and Cropper. Zoe Akins spoke to a large Indianapolis audience on her writing career.
The Lyric bills feature Revue De Art praised for color and music with Maureen Englin delivering hits including Hinky Dinky Pralez Vous. Beebee and Hassan open with balancing feats. Mitchell, Mills and Campbell praised for song pictures and dancing acts at the Lyric all week.
Senator Lochard is ill in his Denison room. A permanent sick committee of Senate members is to visit Senator Lambert. Hodges notes Indianapolis conditions. Shank returns to work after a bad mood. Angola’s Shank stars for basketball as Kendalville wins on a small floor. Fees and salaries bill for legislators faces indefinite postponement. Public hearing on child labor amendment not set due to conflicting meetings. Speaker Leslie urges killing bills early to finish cheaply. Asa Smith renews acquaintances in 1923.
Oliver R. Wald has been re elected monarch of Sahara Grotto. He received a large gold emblem of the order Monday night at the Denison along with other officers Chester O. Martin chief justice Lawrence W. Drepier master of ceremonies John Berling secretary Charles Brautigan treasurer and Clyde Robinson trustee.
A drug store ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier alternative to liquid oil. It claims the tablets boost vigor and endurance in old age, with a 60 tablet pack priced at 60 cents and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid without calomel's after effects. It claims they spare teeth and gums, avoid calomel damage, and relieve constipation while improving liver function.
Police pursued Ralph Lee 28 after he escaped from Franklin county jail by unlocking a cell and slipping away to a lumber yard. He faces murder charges in the Abner Peek holdup death and has a history of multiple escapes, with Seattle and Indianapolis ties listed.
An argument on the petition of creditors of the Haynes Automobile Company of Kokomo Indiana for review of a bankruptcy order by trustee Robert L. Baltzell was heard by Judge Robert C. Baltzell in federal court Monday afternoon.
An advertisement asserts instant relief from indigestion gas heartburn acidity and upset stomach when Pape's Diapepsin tablets reach the stomach. Chew a few pleasant tablets for fast relief and a 60 cent package covers the family for months, with druggists guaranteeing each pack.
State Representative Korff of Evansville says he is preparing an amendment to the Borns bill authorizing horsethief detective associations. The amendment would bar such groups from aiding in suppressing strikes unless on the Governor’s call. He has also drafted a bill to repeal the 1865 and 1907 acts legalizing these associations.
State board of agriculture presents a financial statement in the Senate showing the 1,000,000 bond issue spent on new buildings at the State fairground and a 155,000 loan to ex Governor McCray returned. The four 1923 loans were made by the president and secretary without board knowledge.
About one hundred delegates attended the annual convention of the International Business Machine Corporation which closed its two day meeting at the Severin today. Representatives from Tabulating Machine Company and International Time Recorder Company both of New York plus the Dayton Scale Company of Dayton attended.
Indianapolis drivers faced a second 1 cent per gallon gasoline price increase since Friday. Standard Oil of Indiana announced the rise from Chicago offices, followed by independent firms. Current retail prices show low test at 19.2 cents and high test at 22.2 to 23 cents per gallon.
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