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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
12
The Friendship, carrying Amelia Earhart, William Stultz, and Lou Gordon, landed at Barry Inlet South Wales after a Newfoundland to Europe crossing of about 2,000 miles in roughly 20 hours.
Chicago reports a renewed gangland wave with three well known Little Italy figures killed within twelve hours. James Raggie died from shotgun wounds after being found in the street. Police say Teycer was wounded in a cabaret on the South side under orders from Dominick Devito.
Graceful slender designs from 800 manufacturers at the American Furniture Mart preview the semi annual style show opening next Monday. Dealers from across the country select stock as 6 000 visitors view new veneers finishes and upholstery including convertible davenports and dining tables. Walnut remains favored and Art Moderne grows in popularity among fashionable buyers.
The 1927 infant mortality rate fell to 64.3 across the birth registration area, down from 73.3 in 1926. Arizona posted the highest rate at 125.8 per 1000. Pennsylvania and Ohio also saw declines, with Cleveland and New York City among cities reporting lower rates.
Census figures show Indiana infant deaths fell to 58.8 per 1000 in 1927 from 72.4 in 1926 and Indianapolis 61.9 from 76.8. Oregon led as healthiest state with 47.5 per 1000 and Seattle 41.4, while overall birth registration areas saw declines. A separate note reports Glasgow’s 488 foot Townsend Stalk chimney to be demolished.
Reading from a period advertisement urges excess stomach acid relief with Philips Milk of Magnesia as the preferred remedy. It claims quick neutralization of acid with a tasteless dose, warns against crude remedies, and notes a 25c to 50c price per bottle at drugstores. It credits the U S registered trade mark of The Charles H Phillips Chemical Company and its predecessors since 1875.
Gus King of Indiana reports drastic health improvement after using Konjola at Hook's drug store corner Illinois and Washington Streets in Indianapolis. He describes relief from asthma, chest pressure, nervousness, and sleeplessness, and urges others to try the remedy as he did.
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