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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
6
Analysis shows the Indianapolis 500 mile race delivers unprecedented publicity, rivaling the World Series, boosting national recognition of Indianapolis. Despite objections to Memorial Day scheduling, the event’s immense value suggests city ownership or continued operation by the public if private owners withdraw.
City council faces a report noting a possible overstatement of daily travel for a city car and criticizing slipshod gasoline tracking. Authorities warn leaks in city operations could waste funds just as in business, urging accurate checks. A separate law suit reveals William Penn Snyder left an estate of 40 million, prompting reflection on wealth and industry in the Shenango Valley and Lake Superior region.
A column of brief Q and A covers topics from ptosis and disability appeals to name changes and privacy rights. It lists Monroe Doctrine bulletins, author of The American's Creed, oil shale gold prospects, typhoid decline, transit ridership in London and New York, usage of a history, money from medical investigations, and counts of adoptions and marriages of Helen Gould.
In Dungstown Ohio June 6 MAURICE HENLE NEA Service Writer reports the Mahoning Valley as America's steel heart. Youngstown with 156019 residents feeds Michigan ore and Pennsylvania coal into coke powered mills. Line after line of stacks and mills stretch from Warren to Pittsburgh as 700000 workers power steel and related industries.
A collection of short, humorous maxims attributed to Tom Sims. reflections on prices, neighborliness, sugar costs, seasons, and social foibles. The former themes mix thrift, pride, and advice with a playful tone.
A humorous poem praising white lies that soften social life and preserve kindness. The speaker argues lies such as compliments and flattery ease daily interactions and romance, calling civilization bound by courteous, thoughtful deception. Copyright 1923 NEA Service Inc.
In Jens III, June 6 report, Mrs. John Whitman wife of Illinois State Penitentiary warden is described as essential to prison life through calm presence and genuine sympathy. She rejects sentimentality claiming prisoners respond to respect and encouragement. The tale cites Yellow Kid Weil praising her influence in guiding convicts toward reform.
The Blackfoot Tribe now counts about 3000 members on their Montana reservation, with 500 on regular government rations and others self supporting. Wheat, potatoes and livestock are produced despite harsh northern conditions, and living standards are reported as comfortable and improving. Esterline Angust Company buys the Highway Tractor plant in Speedway City, relocating from 227 FE South St.
The War Department plans emphasize peacetime preparation and economic as well as military data. Gen Pershing and the general staff keep up to date war plans, with emphasis on anticipating enemy moves and global readiness for any future conflict. Clothes and jewelry valued at 300 dollars were stolen from Hamilton Bennett's room.
A vintage call for the free bulletin What Scouts Do offers tips on wilderness navigation weather reading and woodcraft from the Buffalo Bill Trail. Readers in Washington Indianapolis and New York are invited to request the guide by sending a coupon with name street and city.
Times Special reports from Washington on June 6 state that 40 percent of American women smoke cigarettes. The Department of Agriculture notes per capita tobacco use has risen from four pounds to 8.4 pounds annually over fifty years.
Martha L. Tilton of Sanford Maine widow of Civil War veteran Alfred L. Tilton received a $30 monthly pension. After marrying her brother in law Oliver Tilton eight years later the pension reduced less. Her second husband’s death leaves her a third widow status and she keeps drawing, saving the government $7 897 that would have been paid.
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