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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
13
Bloomington officials and local groups prepare for the unveiling of a new soldiers’ monument as part of the Fourth of July celebration. The monument is under construction with unveiling plans handled by the G. A. R. and Chamber of Commerce committees.
Washington May 22 Representative S Harrison White Colorado introduced a resolution calling for a congressional committee to investigate prohibition enforcement. He says the Volstead act creates criminals and that enforcement shootings violate constitutional rights while courts handle 60 000 dry law cases annually and impose 5000 to 6000 years in prison. White urges a detailed report on the administration of the law and its effects and feasibility of enforcing it.
A Louisiana woman, Mrs. F. Guidry, reports relief from severe headaches after using Thedford's Black-Draught for constipation. She states it worked quickly, becoming her favored remedy and is suitable for children, adults, and the elderly.
Versailles Indiana May 22 Mrs Louvina Huntington heads five generations and over a hundred great grandchildren The five generations include Maggie Pratt Lena Little Mildred Gilliland and Dorothy Ruth Gilliland All live in Osgood The eighty one year old great great grandmother is blind in one eye yet quilts and knits lace She fishes outdoors and may pick blackberries this summer She canned gallons last summer She enjoys radio singing and talking with children
The Irish Free State will replace the king with the ancient harp on new coinage. Key elements depict agriculture sport and culture including a horse bull hen salmon woodcock round tower and wolf hound while St Patrick is not shown. New currency will circulate in a few months.
Four teen pairs of twins will lead the annual city school parade as 2,200 pupils participate in the opening of the summer recreational session on June 1. Arthur Russell is king and LaWain Welkie queen, chosen for health posture scholarship and attendance.
Election protest by George Kenser over sheriff race voting in Taylorville and the Sixth Ward will be heard May 31 in Terre Haute. County Commissioners will also review Jacob Jones protest after losing Republican nomination for Third District commissioner to George Smock.
Mrs. T A Miller of Denver Colorado says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her night anxieties and fear of leaving the house during the Change of Life after one year of use she recommends it to friends and notes her mother used it with good results for similar issues.
Science Service reports underground water equals about one third of global ocean volume. Dr Chester A Reeds of the American Museum of Natural History notes ground water extends to six miles, forming vast underground drainage and caverns like Mammoth Cave and Endless Caverns. Underground rivers occur beneath lava beds such as Snake River Basin with springs near Shoshone Falls producing over 5 085 second feet daily.
Cotie Myers 39 of Columbus Ind endured gunshot wounds at Adams County Memorial Hospital after an attempted escape from Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth Monday night. Myers drew a pistol and fired when confronted. after his gun jammed the sheriff shot him twice. The suit and a gold watch were identified as those stolen from a Monroe home Sunday night.
Anderson Indiana May 22. The twenty fifth anniversary of the Anderson Associated Charities will be observed Friday night with a banquet. Fred Hoke president of the Indianapolis Community Chest will deliver the principal address. A W Brady president of the local association will preside as toast master.
State survey of the Limberlost district begun to assess transforming the area into a lake and National Park. The proposed lake would be twice the size of Lake Wawassee, Indiana's largest natural body of water.
A theater review praises Saturday's Children at Keith's for Muriel Kirkland as Bobby and Gavin Gordon as Rims with strong supporting turns by Elizabeth Taylor and George Alison. It also notes a second plot featuring Charles Martin and Katharine Woods, highlighting Milton Byron and Edythe Elliott in key roles and Mildred Hastings for Mrs Prouty.
A fairy tale turned stage comedy in three acts titled A Prince There Was. A very rich man replaces his silver spoon with a pewter one as a theme of learning to endure bumps for the big moments. Cinderella motif reimagined with a fairy godmother.
An advertisement suggests using two ounces of Calonite powder from a drug store. Sprinkle on a hot wet cloth and rub over blackheads until dissolved.
The Stuart Walker Company shines in Saturday's Children while English's A Prince There Was draws hearty laughs. Watson Sisters spark Lyric with songs and jokes as aerial acts, trapeze stunts, and vaudeville sketches entertain. other theaters showcase The Crowd Easy Come Easy Go and more across town.
Walter M. Willy of Mitchell South Dakota seeks 500 men for a new invention that eliminates glare from passing autos. The device fits cars, installs in a minute, and is inexpensive. Free sample offers and a money making claim accompany the ad urging readers to write for details at E-181 Logan Building Mitchell South Dakota.
Gladstone mine in Petersburg Indiana resumes work after six months idle. Jacksonville scale is being paid.
A new corn remedy named Shur-Of claims to remove corns in three minutes without soaking and without harming surrounding skin. Customers are urged to apply, keep wet two minutes, then peel the corn away, with a 50 cent bottle available at Hook's Dependable Drug Stores.
An Indianapolis resident and Crown Hill Cemetery attendant Edward Middleton praises Konjola for restoring his health after months of weakness. The Konjola Man promotes the remedy at Hook's drug store on Illinois and Washington streets and at Hook stores locally and in surrounding areas.
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