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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1928
Page
2
Thomas A Edison pursues rubber from wild plants to prevent wartime shortages. He conducts 32 daily experiments on his Ft Myers Florida farm, testing goldenrod and other plants for rubber content, arguing farmers should boost industrial production and reduce dependence on imports.
London reports dramatic price swings in relic hair sales. Napoleon’s locks fetched 15 dollars while a larger authentic strand sold for 1250. Shubert’s hair in Vienna drew no bids with 45 dollar reserve during his centenary year. Nelson's hair sold for 1575 dollars. Wellington’s fetched 5. Goldsmith’s hair reached 50 dollars showing wide variance in value.
Mayor L Ert Slack proposes eliminating parking in Monument Circle saying cars may be removed soon. Col Oren Perry Monument superintendent says the city should ban parking and notes the violation of state law months after the initial request.
Mrs Danie Rabon of Lugoff South Carolina says Cardui restored her strength after a period of weakness and nervousness. She reports better sleep appetite and energy and notes she could do more work and feel like a different person after taking Cardui.
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