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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
5
Indianapolis extends welcome to national and international visitors for the world famous 500 mile automobile race. City services rally to accommodate crowds and ensure comfort while maintaining the square deal reputation. Local businesses and BBB praise a hospitable, orderly welcome as guests depart with goodwill.
Grand jury action requested as Marion County allegedly altered an ordinance selling workhouse property, keeping less than intended. Call to investigate construction at Julietta and the county poor farm with buildings in disrepair and uninhabitable conditions described as criminal.
A historical editorial warns of an imminent drift toward war between the United States and Japan. It urges frank talks to restore friendly relations, avert catastrophe, and reject the belief that war is inevitable, noting immigration policy and economic tensions as flashpoints.
The text surveys rising flood fears on the Potomac, lawmakers salaries debate, and warnings from experts about long term coal reserves. It notes possible political maneuvers in Massachusetts with Speaker Gillett, and hints at Attorney General Stone’s stance on the Bureau of Investigation, signaling shifting shadows and public scrutiny.
The 9 o'clock gong rang through Leavenworth Prison as inmates hurried in the cellhouses before taps. Gallery runners moved frenetically to finish errands for kin, while guards and inmates prepared for the night.
A somber scene unfolds as 3,000 inmates face the closing of a day behind bars. Sparks fly in the gallery, guards conduct roll, and bars seal as the crowd dwindles. The bugle calls taps and the long day ends with memories of youth in the June night.
Washington observers focus on the upcoming New York convention where tension is rising over contest expectations. Cleveland officials admit the event may be tame and dull while Hiram Johnson withdraws from nomination after releasing delegates.
A playful 1924 NEA Service piece by HAL COCHRAN celebrates summer and swimming. It remembers past bath suit losses to moths and the eager talk of picnics as warm weather returns. The piece uses humorous first person musings on beach season and attire.
A bright youngster recites the fable of the fox and the grapes while a playful exchange unfolds in a family scene. The boy’s misquoted ending and a shopkeeper’s question about candy and soap capture lighthearted moments in London Tit-Bits style.
The article notes insects display varied facial expressions when viewed up close, ranging from terrifying to wise or amiable. It highlights the tiger beetle and Hercules beetle as ferocious in appearance but harmless, and suggests expressions are protective adaptations alongside keen compound eyes aiding danger avoidance.
The text explains that ticks are large parasitic mites related to spiders and scorpions. Ticks mostly attack quadrupeds but can bite humans causing irritation. Female ticks swell after feeding and lay 2 000 to 3 000 eggs, which hatch into seed ticks that wait on vegetation to latch onto passing animals.
A collection of remarks from Rev O H Sletten Kathleen Norris Ethel R Peyster and Prof Thomas A Adams in Minneapolis. They discuss violinists living with purpose Americas improvement tolerance in families and cautions about tax policies that encourage tax avoidance.
Dr. C. G. Abbot and staff operate a large solar cooker on Mount Wilson that concentrates sun heat through a curved mirror to heat oil in a circulating system. Two ovens in the reservoir cook food, with temperature controlled by the oil flow and placement.
The piece outlines Franz Schubert as the son of a poor schoolmaster among nineteen children with a strong musical family. It notes his impulsive writing and romantic side, including his unvoiced affection for a young pupil, and recounts the tale of the poem Hark Hark the Lark inspiring a melodic setting. It mentions his death at 31 after directing the Unfinished Symphony and adds a stray paragraph about an oil valve and mirror mechanism, unrelated to the composer.
A Lafayette Journal and Courier item notes the college mass faces a dilemma between choosing a presidency role or pursuing a major league sports path, reflecting competing futures for student leaders and athletes.
The Indianapolis Times discloses how readers can mail questions to the Washington Bureau for personal replies while general inquiries receive brief responses. It includes notes on planetary occultations, diameter sizes of railway watches, and the start of Japanese history with Jimmu Tenno in 660 B C.
A brief aphorism reflecting on honesty and integrity. The water like face imagery and the idea that truth shines on a speaker are linked to a South quotation about a person’s heart and honesty.
Tom Sims riffs on international trade and politics noting boll weevils accused of aiding Britain. He mocks Washington cussing at railroads and remarks on rich sons, local telephones as broadcasters, and frequent tax cut assurances echoing in Memphis and Arkansas.
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