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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

14

Motherhood Cannot Be Measured By Money

A statement by Mrs. Walter Ferguson for the National Conference of Labor Women in England declares motherhood the last relic of slavery as mothers receive no wages. It argues motherhood is a personal, priceless reward, not subject to monetary pay, and only a future state might offer token support, never full compensation for maternal labors of love.

National Conference of Labor Women England Parnassus

Poet and Peasant Composer Question

The questions ask on page 14 who wrote the musical composition Poet and Peasant and include a set of geography science and history trivia about the United States and world knowledge.

United States the Union Robert Fulton Indianapolis

Helpless After 15 Years of Asthma Relief With Nacor

Mrs George Kiefer of Indianapolis details a 15 year asthma struggle ending after taking three bottles of Nacor in 1923. She reports sleeping through the night and no asthma or wheezing for over two years. The ad offers free information from Nacor Medicine Co with address in Indianapolis.

George Kiefer Route B Box 133 Indianapolis Nacor Nacor Medicine Co State Life Bldg Ind

City D Mericle X Bazin Neet Foot Remedies Ad

Classified list shows prices for foot care items and grooming products including Scholl's callous and corn pads, Beckman's foot powder, Allan's foot base, Fairy foot bunion plaster, Calocide deodorizer, Amolin, Ever Sweet Odorono, Spiro powder, Gillette razors, Auto Strop, Gem, Eveready batteries, and Christy items with prices ranging from 25c to $1.00. The ad reflects a mid-century consumer goods sale in a local newspaper.

Scholl Beckman

Births Twins and Several Newborns Reported in City Notices

Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming new arrivals. Named parents include George and Sarah Murphy with a girl, Frank and Mary Rader, Charles and Erma Ammerman, Richard and Carrie Edwards, and many others. Hospitals named include Christian Hospital and Long Hospital for several births.

George Sarah Murphy Fletcher Frank Mary Rader N. Holmes Charles Erma Ammerman Richard Carrie Edwards E. Orange Clay Netta Beckman Christian Hospital Leo Clara Daeger Talbott Warren Eva Wilson Long Hospital Laura Day August Julia Zupancic Tenth Howard Norine Curfman Harry Mabel Brunner W. Ray Elmer Lottie Florian Laclede Clark Esther Homsdorfer University Oren Jean Emery Franklin Fred Lucy Turner Avondale Jesse Bonnie McCormick N. Gale Neelan Tillie Martin Bond Oscar Fannie Poynter

Deaths of 20 residents listed with chronic illnesses

Helena Lauter and Cesar A Osborn among 20 names in a memorial death list. Ages range from 3 to 85 with several chronic conditions including heart disease, tuberculosis, peritonitis, and meningitis. Hospitals cited include St Vincent's and Central Indiana Hospital in Indianapolis area.

Helena Lauter Cesar A. Osborn Earth Primett Drake St. Vincent's Hospital Roy Wiley Charles L. Moews N. Keystone Ana Metzgar N. Garfield Samantha J. Leach Howard Mounce N. Adams Edith O'Riley N. Gale Sadie Margaret van Horn Methodley Abel Corbin Riley Hospital Belle Lopshire Central Indiana Hospital J. B. Many Winthrop Zelma Charlotte Grabill Methodist Hospital Bessie Wisener Athen Emma Lee Wisconsin Elizabeth de Verses S. Meridian Laura Staples

Farm troubles cloud early season prospects report

The Agriculture Department reports a disrupted spring with over 3,000,000 acres flooded in five Mississippi valley states and drought in the Southeast and Southwest. Cool and wet weather delayed spring planting across the North.

Agriculture Department United Press Washington Mississippi Valley Southwest

Doctor Dies in Milroy After Sudden Illness

Dr. B. R. Smith, 48, longtime Connersville physician and health board secretary, died suddenly during a visit at his mother’s home near Milroy. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday morning.

Connersville Ind Milroy B. R. Smith City Health Board Catherine Smith

Scout Troop 76 Wins North Star Rally

Scout Troop 76 won the North Star rally with 9 points in first aid drills and games. Troop 60 took second and Troop 42 finished third.

Boy Scout Troop No Troop No. 60 Troop No. 42

Inauguration of a sixteen hour broadcasting day

George F. McClelland of NBC predicts a sixteen hour broadcasting day of quality matching evening to midnight. The piece notes many station programs and schedules across WLIW Cincinnati WFBM Indianapolis KOA Denver WEAF New York WLS Chicago WGY Schenectady and others with varied music and orchestras.

George F. McClelland National Broadcasting Company Hot Springs National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association

All MacDowell concert series on air schedule

The first concert runs 8 to 9 p m with Marguerite Ringo soprano supported by the Mediterraneans the new name for the WJZ studio orchestra heard on the Blue network. The Maxwell hour airs at 7 p m featuring American music including Indian and Negro spirituals hillbilly tunes of Virginia and West Virginia dances modern composers Foster selections and southern melodies.

Marguerite Ringo WJZ Blue Maxwell Hour Virginia West Virginia Stephen Foster

Woman Receives Medal for Heroic Fire Duty in Indiana

Mrs Iva May Spradley of Boonville Indiana earned a heroism medal and 250 dollars for staying at the burning Ten nyson exchange on July 19 1926. She phoned Evansville fire department and warned nearby towns while her life was at risk.

Tennyson (Ind Iva May Spradley Boonville Ind Vail

Recreation Staff Ready For City Summer Playgrounds

Recreation Director Jesse P. McClure has issued final instructions as the city opens its summer playground program on June 13. Matrons instructors and lifeguards met at Rhodius Park Tuesday night.

Jesse P. McClure Rhodius Park

Tragic Drowning Of Walter Wheatley Jr At Rochester Farm

Walter Wheatley Jr aged 2, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wheatley, wandered from home yesterday and drowned in a farm spring on the Wheatley farm southeast of Rochester Indiana.

Times Special Rochester Ind Walter Walter Whetley Wheatley Farm Walter Wheatley Jr Walter Wheatley Wabash

Evansville merchants fear poor canned strawberries season

Hoosier briefs report Evansville merchants predicting a lean next winter for canned strawberries. Other notes include nurse Mrs. G Lawrence Brown resigning Hartford City to join her husband in Kentland, and a yard spring drowning of Walter Wheatley Jr. in Wahash.

Evansville G. Lawrence Brown Hartford City Kentland

Radish Leaves Add Fresh Flavor To Greens

Radish leaves when cooked with spinach or other greens provide a distinctly pleasing new flavor, enhancing the dish with a subtle peppery note and bright aroma.

Pike Mine To Reopen At Somerville

Pike County Coal Corporation leases mines 1 and 2 from Alfred Ogle receiver for General Fuel Company. Mines closed after $55,000 payroll default. McClery, company manager, will meet obligations and rehire machine men in Mine No. 1 to start Thursday. About 400 workers expected under the Jacksonville wage scale.

Petersburg Ind Pike County Coal Corporation Alfred Ogle General Fuel Company Somerville Ogle Norman H. McClery Pike County Coal Company Jacksonville

Confirmation of 25 candidates at Jewish Feast in Indianapolis

Twenty five candidates will be confirmed at the Jewish Feast of Weeks to be celebrated in Indianapolis next Monday and Tuesday. Celebrations will be held at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.

Indianapolis

Temple and Beth El Zadeek to host Dr Farbridge talk

Temple and Temple Beth El Zadeek invite attendance as Dr Maurice Farbridge former Manchester University faculty member speaks on a topic likely to interest local congregants and students.

Beth El-Zadeek Maurice Farbridge Fac

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