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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
11
Publisher pricing page lists subscription rates for Indianapolis and elsewhere with a legal motto from the Indiana Constitution. Rates show ten cents per week in Indianapolis and twelve cents elsewhere.
The piece denounces a Barrett fund proposal to tax future improvements to cover a past deficit, arguing it would curb growth and shield covetous county treasurers. Senator Harrison is praised for resisting, while Doheny Fall and Daugherty Miller are noted as potentially escaping prison.
The Senate debates a prohibition reorganization bill seen as shifting Treasury clerks. It would create commissioner roles for prohibition and customs under Lincoln C. Andrews, with some civil service hires, but Andrews says enforcement stays unchanged. Administration backing follows prior stalled Boulder Dam legislation.
In a reflective essay the writer argues for skyscrapers as modern art, better when half built to glow in dawn light, with cranes and girders forming beauty. It contrasts skyline wonder with traffic concerns and envisions perpetual construction for inspiration. The piece closes with a jarring note comparing wedding customs and a woman’s hunting exploits in Vermont.
A second jury in the Daugherty Miller case could not agree on a verdict after a long deliberation. Separately the Doheny Fall case ended with a not guilty ruling, upheld by the Supreme Court in a major civil related decision.
Gibson Gardner argues voters must understand the alternative to Prohibition. He favors the Canada Quebec plan, which channels bootleg wealth into the public treasury, replaces illegal booze with a regulated product, lowers prices, and publicly trades between seller and buyer. He contends repeal fears are overblown and a moderationist approach may replace prohibitionist policy.
The writer recalls rain in Lake Itasca and describes the Mississippi’s long journey to the sea. He reflects on the river’s silent strength, its stolen silt, and the vast delta that makes the lower valley as fertile and extensive as the Nile, shaping any city along its banks.
A vivid portrait of Memphis cites strong schools and banks alongside a high murder rate. The piece notes Southern traditions shaping polite indifference, city planning, and political machine activity. Parks impress, elections disappoint, and civic zeal favors boulevards over ballots while bloodlines promise renewal.
The City Club, called the father of Memphis luncheon clubs, begins a campaign to smash the Crump political machine. The machine has ruled Shelby County for twelve years despite opposition. The speaker notes local political graft rumors and recounts rumors of ballot stuffing after polls close to alter counts.
A City Club committee found crude evidence of taint in last fall's primary and election. It failed to win court cases and legislative action, and now seeks support from Governor Peay amid Crump machine opposition in Shelby County. The club earns praise for its stance and remains hopeful for success.
The text urges wide awake citizen involvement to defend Republican government and condemn lazy politics. It references candidates for the 1924 election and directs readers to the Washington Bureau for brief sketches of Coolidge Davis and La Follette and their wives, alongside notes on royal visits to the United States.
Plans for the twelfth annual exhibition of Indiana artists and craftsmen are underway at the John Herron Art Institute. A special jury will review applied arts items and student paintings will be limited. The show opens March 6 and runs to March 27 with a concurrent prints display from the American Institute of Graphic Arts.
Six top selling works listed across fiction and non fiction include The Plutocrat by Booth Tarkington and The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway in fiction. Non fiction features Story of Philosophy by Will Durant and The Meaning of a Liberal Education among others.
Ernest Harvier of New York City suggests Indianapolis could host the 1928 Democratic National Convention due to its railroad and hotel capacity and the Smith McAdoo controversy that disrupted the 1924 gathering. He notes Indiana as a neutral state and cites discussions with Indianapolis gentlemen.
A guide asks how to make coffee butter frosting and notes to adjust life insurance beneficiary. It states coffee infusion is added gradually to creamed butter and sugar. It also answers that insurance pays to the policy beneficiary and Coolidge portrait appears on certain coins from the Sesquicentennial Exposition.
Walter D Hickman selects six books to read during Lent including Case and Comment by Howland The Man Nobody Knows and The Book Nobody Knows by Barton The Inner Harbor poetry by Wilbert Snow and a daily Bible reading plan He notes Howland emphasizes thoughtful prep for the Christian life and Lent with conviction and guidance.
Abridged guide to bidding Queen high five card suits. Requires two quick sure tricks to justify an opening bid. Queen jack and Queen ten five card suits may bid with side strength. Queen nine left unbid. Strong hands with Aces or Ace-King favor bidding. Queen with no quick tricks should pass or use as secondary.
The lesson for the week centers on God as a spiritual presence unseen by senses yet real through faith. Scriptural readings include Job 25 12, John 1 18, Mark 11 33, Hebrews 11 6, Exodus 33 17 23 Acts 14 17 and Psalm 40 5. The meditation emphasizes faith over sight and heavenly friendship guiding daily life. It also defines touchback and safety in football with their rules and points.
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