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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
4
A United Press report from Washington on May 27 notes the Senate overwhelmingly opposes a nationwide referendum on prohibition. Of seventy Senators polled, only sixteen favored a referendum, with wet-state senators leaning yes and dry-region members largely opposed.
California plums and apricots appear at city stands for the first time this season. Egg plants at 35 to 40 cents each, strawberries 25 to 85 cents a quart, cherries 50 to 60 cents a pound, tomatoes 35 to 60 cents, cucumbers 5 cents, beans and peas varied from 10 to 25 cents a pound, corn 10 cents per ear, raspberries 35 cents a box, cantaloupes 15 to 20 cents each, lettuce 10 to 20 cents, celery 10 to 15 cents, potatoes from 90 cents per peck to 95 cents per peck.
A Detroit conclave elects Dick Steve as successor to the late King John. Dick Steve marks his 41st birthday as his son turns 13. A wise adviser urges naming the son chief helper but the king delays until the son is one third Dick Steve’s age. When will that be? Last puzzle answer:
A rebus puzzle themed story notes a national Balloon Race held recently in Little Rock. It lists objects bag well spoon rake and dice, with fractions reduced to form the phrase Balloon Race.
Pittsburg reports a new headlight reflector by Dr R J Piersoo. The device uses chromium plating to resist temperature and weather changes and retains high reflectivity. Two years of alloy experiments produced a hard chromium surface requiring a new polishing method. The silver luster, non tarnish quality and hardness suggest further commercial uses beyond automobile headlights.
Federal indictment names Bruce Osthimer a delicatessen operator and Walter Ewing a tailor as charged with theft of 110 cases of W P Squibb whisky from the Federal Building. They face trial the week of June 14 before Judge Robert C Baltzell. Three former Federal Building workers Shores Marshall and Dearson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and will testify. Egypt issues an airmail stamp showing a plane over the Nile.
Mrs Goldie Shoup of May View Illinois says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made her healthier. Mrs J Storms of Paterson New Jersey adds she highly recommends the medicine to friends. Both women recovered from run down conditions and say stronger health led to happier homes. Are you on the Sunlit Road to Better Health.
The Dictograph Products Corporation of Chicago announces the Acousticon, a remarkable device that enables the hard of hearing to hear clearly with instant results. They offer a 10 day free trial with no deposit, no COD, and no obligation, inviting sufferers to send name and address.
An old advertisement explains Mother’s Friend as an external lubricant to ease pregnancy, reduce tension, and make birth happier. It urges expectant mothers to write Bradfield & Co. for a free booklet and notes the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
Mrs W Baumgart of Cleveland Ohio explains how Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her eight year old daughter and her own facial eczema in about two months. She urges others to use the products and notes prices and free samples offered by Cai Laboratories Malden Massachusetts.
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