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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
6
A collection of humorous and aphoristic lines about social norms and behavior. Observations touch on politeness, unemployment, consumer sales, vanity, and drink, with wry echoes on youth, marriage, and age. Copyright 1925 NEA Service, Inc.
The Indianapolis Times publishes daily except Sunday from 214-220 W Maryland St Indianapolis. Subscription rates are ten cents a week in Indianapolis and twelve cents elsewhere. The paper is a member of Scripps-Howard Alliances and the Audit Bureau of Circulations and is a United Press and NEA Service client.
The article surveys Warren S Stone head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, noting his solo stance and push for labor finance, including labor banks and a $100,000,000 resource base. It contrasts his practical views on joining unions and relations with employers with political U S policy toward Mexico and Central America, warning of consequences for U S prestige.
Secretary of State A Kellogg’s open threat to Mexico provokes a dangerous reaction and unsettles diplomatic relations. Analysts warn the move may rebound on the United States and complicate regional talks. The article weighs the risks of firm rhetoric versus cautious negotiation in early inter-American affairs.
The piece argues the origin of the man descended from monkeys is likely a misread of comparing human traits to animals. It notes people liken others to foxes lions tigers hyenas and wolves, yet this does not prove descent. Some educated monkeys imitate humans and wear clothes while social clubs use animal names. The author jokes about human monkeys and concludes there is nothing to excite about in the heat.
A humorous overview notes 1923 Indiana income tax returns show 178 831 Hoosiers filed and 3 462 earned over 10000 while 16 percent more filed than 1922 and net incomes rose 23 32 percent. Also mentions Florida vacationers in Indianapolis and local city politics quirks.
Goshen Indiana June 16 Trial of D B Fox of Chicago on a man slaughter charge was under way before a jury. Fox is alleged to have been the driver of the auto which struck and fatally wounded Simon J Hooley of Goshen.
A light verse about a family picnic trip ending in a crowded bus ride to the beach. It humorously notes the family debating lunch plans and the inevitable washing down with lukewarm soda before returning home.
Revision of the State board of accounts booklet on budget classification has been directed by Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner. A recent codification was issued in 21.
Frank G McCormack protests The Times editorial Why Parade saying readers should not take for granted public sentiment or the paper’s content He argues Americans are not passive and questions whether repeated claims of patriotism prove the claim The exchange centers on perceived expectations and editorial assurances.
An Indiana article argues against the policy of shooting robbers on sight and the slogan dead or alive preferably dead. It notes broad rewards for bandits, cites mayoral orders to guards, and cites Chicago’s gunman crackdown while criticizing lenient courts and parole boards for allowing criminals to escape proper punishment.
The Department of Agriculture reports Wayne County Indiana has only 1.6 percent yearlings, far below the 6.7 percent needed. Across the country equine production lags, making horses scarce and prices rise. Horses remain vital on farms and in shows like the Kentucky Derby, despite autos.
Stage Verdict notes English's production by Berkell Players offers light fun as a comedy night. Britt Wood headlines Lyric with a hit. Peggy Hoffman croons and the Mexican Serenaders provide jazz. The bill leans toward music.
Evangelist T. Richey urged Sunday listeners not to be fooled by evolutionists or creationists. He labeled the debate as tommyrot, arguing that neither side can be proven and stressing that individual conduct matters most regardless of ancestry.
Miley W. Johnson spoke at Camp Shank opening about defending the American Flag and preserving institutions. He argued U S wars were not for conquest, noting Mexico, Spain and World War I resulted in territorial gains or debts, while Native peoples lost lands in earlier conflicts.
Walter D. Hickman reviews Berkel Players’ Cheating Cheaters by Max Marcin at English’s with Larry Sullivan as Steve Wilson and Edythe Elliott as Nan Carey plus Milton Byron as Palmer. The report covers supporting acts Britt Wood, Hyams and Evans, the Gibson sisters, Clifford and Purtelle, Hazel Harlam, The Mexican Serenaders at the Palace, Peggy Hoffman, Meehan and Newman, and the film Eve Secret starring Jack Holt and Betty Compson.
United States figures indicate wage earners in 1923 saw higher incomes across the board. The new tax data from the government highlights a continuing upward trend in earnings during the year.
Letters discuss pasteurized milk safety and nutrient impact, noting 145 F for 30 minutes kills disease organisms and orange juice can replace lost vitamins for infants. It asks if Denmark is Scandinavian, then lists Norway Sweden and Denmark as the Scandinavian trio with Iceland often included. Also includes a Bureau of Internal Revenue income distribution analysis from 1919 to 1928, detailing wage reliance and dividend shares across income classes.
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