Duvall Arrival Draws Klansmen and City Officials
At the county treasurer's office mayor elect John L. Duvall faced a line including Klansmen, horse thief detectives, and fire department members. Duvall said he would make no more appointments for now and would take afternoon callers. Arthur R. McGee arrived early to position himself near Duvall, while Mazie Geupe and other Klan affiliates appeared in support. In the corridor, Joe Bell and L. V. Schneider conferred with officials as signatures for municipal printing were obtained from Duvall and Buser. Capt. Kenneth Burns and fire chief aides were present, with Leona Osborne among the attendees.
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Duvall
Mee- Gee
Mazie Geupe
Klan-Duvall
Joe Bell
Walter Bossert
Indiana Klan Grand Dragon
L. V. Schneider
Joseph L. Hogue
William C. Buser
Hogue
Buser
Dioxol the Liver Secretion Behind Modern Health Claim
An advertisement markets Dioxol tablets as a liver gland secretion stimulant that supposedly increases bile to a quart daily. It claims bile floods the bowels, suppresses germs, and improves overall health, with a coupon for samples and a book.
Todd's Tonic credited for weight gain and improved well being
Mrs C Hegan of Indianapolis reports weight loss reversed after trying Todd's Tonic advertised in the paper. She says two bottles caused eight pounds of gain and relieved restlessness, praising the tonic made from California wine and available at all outlets.
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C. Hegan
Indianapolis
Ind
Todd
California
Haag's Cut Price Drug Stores Ad Near Indianapolis
Advertisement for Haag's Cut Price Drug Stores and other Indianapolis drug stores. Offers home delivery by postman for Todd's Tenie and mentions Haag Drug Co., Indianapolis, Ind. as contact.
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Haag’s
Indianapolis
the Haag Drug Co
Ind
Todd
Policeman Seeks Fire Department Place at Lineup
Roy L. Volstad, member of the Duvall speakers' bureau and triangle Club, was in line. A policeman present said he hoped for a fire department spot, noting Volstad’s name was Volstad not Volstead.
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Volstad
Volstead
Roy L. Volstad
Duvall Speakers’ Bureau
Triangle Club
Homes Still Are Needed Homes Still Are Needed
Washington reports the country faces a persistent housing shortage for lower income families despite record construction last year. The Commerce Department review urges better organization of second mortgages and financing to promote home ownership through individual thrift. It cites a $60 billion construction total and 46 percent spent on homes.
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Department of Commerce
Teachers Back at Work in Record Numbers and Pay
The United States sees teachers returning to jobs in larger numbers after the war, with a wide pool of qualified educators available to school boards. Bureau of Education and National Education Association figures show 758,000 public elementary and high school teachers by year end 1924, up from 678,000 in 1920, while average salaries rose from 543 dollars in 1915 to 1,243 dollars by end of 1924.
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Times
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Education
National Education Association
Is it rude to call him Cal Cal
A nationwide discussion on manners opens among Federation of Women’s Clubs members over using Cal to refer to President Calvin Coolidge. The Child Culture Club of Ogden Utah condemns the nickname as undignified, while Mrs John D Sherman of Washington argues Cal signals affection for a leader seen as austere.
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Federation of Women's Clubs
Child Culture Club
Ogden
Utah
John D. Sherman
Washington
Federation
Mitchell cites deaths in air unit as proof at court martial
Col William Mitchell testifies at his court martial that the War Department is criminally negligent for sending aviators up in De Haviland planes. He says flaming coffins threaten airmen and that accidents stem from faulty equipment, not pilot error, noting his transfer to Texas after his statements.
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United Press
Washington
William Mitchell
War and Navy Departments
War Department
de Haviland
Gullion
Mitchell
Texas
San Antonio
French debt group misled by sympathy
Paris reports quote Stephane Lauzanne, Matin journalist, accusing sympathetic American women in France of misguiding the French debt funding commission before Washington. He told the American Women's Club delegates they talked too much and should have told the truth about America.
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United Press
Paris
France
Washington
New York
America
Evergreen topic to headline Garden Society meeting
James H. Lowry will discuss Evergreens at the Thanksgiving meeting of the Garden Flowers Society of Indianapolis. The event is Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Garden Flowers Society
James H. Lowry
Garden Flowers Society of Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Bank Messenger Robbery Leaves Officer Shot in Chicago
Five bandits ambushed a bank messenger's car in Chicago today and fled with two strong boxes believed to hold fifty thousand dollars. Patrolman Patrick O'Shea was shot and may be fatally wounded during the heist. Local police swarmed the area as authorities pursued leads.
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United Press
Chicago
Patrick O'Shea
Druggist John 8 Murray Files Bankruptcy in Connersville
Connersville retail druggist John 8 Murray filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. He lists assets of 3085 dollars and debts of 4507 dollars.
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John 8. Murray
Connersville
Rule trucks off Washington principal boulevards
An effort to ban motor trucks from Washington DC principal boulevards is underway. The order has not yet taken effect, but if enacted it will greatly inconvenience trucking in the city.
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Washington, D. C
White mule parking sign mock up shocks city
Federal prohibition officers report a street level protest or prank citing George Winkler who arranged a white mule statue against a large jug to mimic a parking sign. The incident evokes enforcement concerns and signals a satire on prohibition era policing.
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Federal Prohibition Department
George Winkler
Indiana Day Observance Urged by State Official
State Superintendent Dr H N Sherwood asks school officials to observe Indiana day on December 11 to commemorate Indiana’s 1816 entry to the Union and to emphasize voting as a citizen duty amid low election turnout.
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Indiana
H. N. Sherwood
General Assembly
Union
Dr. Sherwood
La Follette Words Scanned for Senate Entry
Washington November 24 The Senate Committee on Committees in Indiana chairman James E Watson collects statements and speeches by Senator Robert M La Follette Jr from his campaign to determine if he criticized the Republican party or President Coolidge The committee plans to rule within a week and may seat him as a Republican if no criticism is found.
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United Press
Washington
Robert M. la Follette Jr
James E. Watson
Indiana
Senate Committee On Committees
la Follette
Republcan
Watson
Coolidge
Senate
Nurses to Lose Jobs in Marion County Shakeup
Commissioner Charles C. Sutton and Cassius L. Hogle said the two current Marion County nurses will not be reappointed for next year. They met with county PTA representatives who will likely recommend new nurses. The two officials would not reveal successor names. Current nurses are Bertha Bush and Hazel Holder, each earning 1500 dollars annually plus a county provided car.
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Marion County
Charles C. Sutton
Cassius L. Hogle
John Kitley
Hogle
Sutton
County
Parent-Teacher Association
Bertha Bush
Hazel Holder
Goldfish Brings High Bids for Japanese Fancier
An occasional fine bred goldfish may fetch 100 to 150 dollars for a Japanese connoisseur, illustrating strong market demand for high quality specimens and the value placed on pedigree in Japan.
Legion Plans Biggest Drive in Indianapolis History
The Indianapolis American Legion launched its largest membership drive at a noon meeting at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Fifteen Marion County posts are expected to participate. National Commander John R. McQuigg and State Commander C. A. Jackson spoke, with Dr. Crafton B. McCulloch presiding. An executive committee of prominent Legionnaires shaped the plans.
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Indianapolis American Legion
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Maron County Legion
Indianapolis
Lucius French
William Guy Wall
Harry O. Chamberlain
Sidney 8. Miller
Thomas D. Stevenson
John R. Royse
Seventh District Legion
Stewart A. Bishop
John H. Klinger
The
Legion
Ohio seeks bus peace in joint traffic controls meeting
A joint conference with Ohio officials to fix mutual bus and truck traffic rules may occur in Columbus on December 7 according to Public Service Commissioner Frank T. Singleton. Indiana's commission today received a letter requesting the meeting to end the dispute triggering retaliatory measures by both states.
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Ohio
Indiana
Columbus
Frank T. Singleton
Public Service
Indiana Commission
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative
In a promotional note Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a mild laxative and liver aid that quickly relieves constipation without the teeth or gum damage associated with calomel. The copy argues against calomel and claims the tablets brighten mood and mental energy when feeling logy. Sold 15¢ and 3¢.
HOOKS DEPENDABLE DRUG STORES PROMISE BETTER SLEEP
A local drug store chain asserts its products and services will improve sleep quality. The message emphasizes dependable service across HOOKS and other drug stores.
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Hook
Relief For Neuritis Promises Quick Local Relief
An advertisement touts Tysmol as a safe topical treatment for neuritis pain. It claims the soothing preparation is absorbed through the skin to reach nerves, with no dangerous drugs. Priced at $1, Hook Drug Co and other stores carry it, and mail orders are accepted by the Tysmol Company in San Francisco.
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Tysmol
Hook Drug Co
Tysmol Company
Mfg
Sutter St
San Francisco
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