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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
8
Indianapolis population is reported at 346,610 per Charles S. Murphy, manager of R. L. Douglas Co. The figure reflects estimates used to gauge urban growth and planning needs.
Polk & Co. reports from the city directory show population growth, housing expansion, and rising wealth. Government estimates place Jan 1 population at 342,718, with 85,000 families in 75,000 houses and reported per capita wealth of 1,913.17. Factory output in 1922 reached 427 million with 1,200 factories.
A liquidation listing promotes a cleanup sale of 19th century fiction and boys books. Titles include Wolf- Sure Eyes of Innocence Cursed Reversible Santa Claus and other works. Each book priced at 19 cents.
Engineer William A. Moore of the Citizens gas plant had $35 stolen from his locker after the lock was forced. The incident occurred at his workplace on East Washington Street.
A residence under construction by Thomas C. Whallon at 2604 North Dearborn Street was entered by a thief who stole electric fixtures valued at 30 dollars.
County officials, urged by County Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus, refuse tax refunds to sixteen farmers who claim 1919 1920 1921 assessments were illegal. Bosson leads Farm Bureau suit. State board and court battles follow. Gotham invites Governor McCray to city celebration. A thief steals a $75 diamond stickpin from Mrs Myer Ladrie. Decatur Baptists buy a $4,500 house to convert into a church.
Men’s union suits in ecru lightweight ribbed cotton with wing and long sleeves and ankle length offered in sizes 34 and 36. Fach priced at 39¢ or 3 for $1.00. Junior girls dresses in organdy and voile with lace trim and self ruffles, slightly napped. Friday specials at reduced prices. Sea Tea Tumblers and Water Tumblers offered at 10¢ each in first quality clear glass.
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