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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

2

Grief Galore Found in Radios on North Side

North side radio fans petition The Times to clear interference ruining reception from Fifty-second street to Broad Ripple. The Times Radio Engineer identifies multiple interferences near the Monon railroad and College avenue, urging residents to report detailed disturbances and promising further survey until resolved.

North Side Times Interference Department Times Times Radio Fifty-second Street Monon Railway Broad Ripple Fifty-second Monon L. V. Herrell East Fifty-second Street C. L. Bowen North Arsenal James O. Wolfgang College G. W. Holtz Central Charles Clark Winthrop H. V. Wolelin Guilford H. S. Burgher R. L. Ward Broadway J. B. Waddy Carrollton E. S. Bosart E. R. Decker Monon Railroad College Avenue Trac The Traction Company Power and Light Company

Walter F Bennett to be buried here after Albuquerque death

Walter F Bennett 43 former Green City boathouse manager died in Albuquerque New Mexico Monday Funeral and burial rites will be completed on arrival in Broad Ripple He was son of late Dr T N Bennett a Broad Ripple physician World War II service as second lieutenant He belonged to Broad Ripple Lodge 643 F and A M and the Scottish Rite Survivors include his mother and two sisters in California a sister in Connecticut and his widow and child in Albuquerque

Walter F. Bennett Green City Boathouse Albuquerque N. M Bennett Broad Ripple T. N. Bennett Broad Ripple Lodge

Ox Gall Based Remedy Dioxol Hailed For Sluggish Liver

An old style advertisement touts Dioxol as a modern medical secret from ox gall extract. It promises relief from constipation biliousness and nervousness within a day, with money back guarantee. The copy warns against drugs for dizziness insomnia or upset stomach and claims the liver’s bile supports health.

New Defiance Radio Set Meets Grueling Tests

A Defiance radio set undergoes rigorous testing featuring five UX-227 tubes, two UX-245 tubes, one UX-224 screen grid, and a 380 rectifier. It uses an outside antenna of sixty to eighty feet, a walnut console cabinet, a self contained speaker, and a power supply for 25 to 60 cycles at 90 to 130 volts alternating current.

Defiance eight-tube receiver tested by Times Radio Editor

The Timex Radio Editor reviews the latest radio set with emphasis on clear pickup and fine selectivity. Each week a new model is examined, and the article notes tests performed on the Defiance eight-tube receiver during the past week to inform listeners and prospective buyers.

Timex

Photographer Mistakenly Barred By Rome Camera Ban

Miss Elizabeth Matthews, a Shortridge Latin instructor, entered a Roman archeological site with a movie camera tucked inside a vanity case. A guard spotted the latter, insisting she check it outside, while the film later shown in New York revealed images of Apollo and temple ruins buried beneath the Eternal City.

Rome Bento Mussolini Elizabeth Matthews Shortridge High School United States Columbia University New York Apollo

Bandit Gets 10 Years In Marion County Case

Charles Thomas Northern 27 of Indianapolis was convicted by a jury for auto banditry and robbery tied to a May filling station holdup. Judge James A. Collins sentenced him to ten years in Indiana state prison, the jury having recommended the term under the new determinate sentence law. Northern is the first Marion County defendant affected by the law this year.

Charles Thomas Northern Indianapolis James A. Collins Indiana State Prison Northern Marion County

Three Youths Sentenced for Robbery by County Judge

Three defendants held for weeks at the county jail were sentenced today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. On guilty pleas to a robbery charge William Phillips age 18 and Bishop Gregory age 18 were sent to the state farm for on.

James A. Collins William Phillips Bishop Gregory

Defiance eight-tube AC radio reviewed in Indianapolis

A walnut console Defiance eight-tube AC radio delivers strong reception up to 1500 miles with clear volume and selectivity. It features a single illuminated dial, a smooth tone from a dynamic speaker, and robust shielding. Distributed exclusively by William H. Block Company with an upcoming Spartan Equasonne review.

KFI Los Angeles California West Coast Defiance Indianapolis William H. Block Company

Are You Expecting a Baby This Time of Year

Thousands of expectant mothers are cheerful as they anticipate childbirth with the aid of Mother’s Friend a skin lubricant and non drug relief. Used externally only it soothes stretches and preparations. available at drug stores with a $1.25 bottle price. Free booklet Things to Know Before Baby Comes mailed on request from Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.

Bradfield Regulator Ca Dept. H Atlanta, Ga

Sun Powered Autos Planes Possible Say Goddard

Worcester mass October 3 United Press Professor Robert H Goddard of Clark University says sun powered automobiles and airplanes are possible. He described a solar motor with a polished aluminum or duraluminum mirror and a hemispherical fused quartz end piece. Water is heated into steam by sun heat turning mercury into vapor to drive turbines. He estimates a 100 foot mirror could yield about 650 horsepower and around 50 percent of incident heat usable as power.

United Preas Worchester Mass Robert H. Goddard Clark University Goddard

Conspiracy Charges Rock Nicaragua Amid Arrests

More than twenty people, many former Conservative leaders, were arrested in Managua on October 3, accused by President Jose Maria Moncada of aiding bandits in a conspiracy against the government. Authorities say the suspects sent arms and supplies to bandits in the northern provinces under a constitutional provision against threats to peace.

Nicaragua Bu United Press Managua Conservative Emiliano Chamorro Jose Maria Moncada

Chamber Denies Endorsing Riot Gun Budget Item

William H. Books of the Chamber of Commerce civic affairs committee said the chamber did not endorse the $10,000 riot gun item in Sheriff George L. Winkler’s budget and opposed it vigorously. Winkler offered little defense as the item was cut by the state tax board, despite his claim it was included on chamber advice.

Chamber of Commerce George L. Winkler William H. Books Chamber Winkler State Tax Board Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Association Book

Distant Station Dial Twisters on WLW Schedule

Radio log from Cincinnati WLW and Chicago lines listing nightly programs and times. Highlights include Polly and Anna the Glad Girls, Harry Willsey Cincinnati Club Orchestra, Amos n Andy, Maxwell House Coffee concert, and a dense array of network exchanges with WGN WBBM WMAQ KDKA and others through midnight.

Polly Anna The Glad Girls Benrus Harry Willsey Cincinnati Club Dynocoil Chamber of Commerce Tony Lehn Fink Sparkers Bikken Troupers Maxwell House Hollingsworth Hall Henry Fillmore Amos N’ Andy Gorno Los Amigos Friends Cliff Burns Hotel Gibson WMAQ Chicago Columbia Secrec WFBM Columbia Columbia Network WBBM NBC System WGN Goldkette Nighthawks Chicago—Concert Orchestra KYW Panico’s Wenr Westphal Chicago—Dreamship Chicago—Dance Orchestra KDKA Pittsburgh Bestor’s Chicago — Post Club

Day Programs on WFBM and WEBF Indianapolis Schedule

Radio day list for WFBM and WEBF Indianapolis with multiple programs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring Nell Vinick Aunt Sammy hour farm reports sericulture news and a variety of musical and informational segments including orchestra performances, fashion, horoscopes, weather, and livestock reports.

Jimmy Magic Horse the Pagans Waves Company Dee Wa Progr Charles C. Peck Aor Pep Unlimited Club Nell Vinick HS A Mayflower Orchestra Larry Tucker Your Farm Reporter Washington Department of Sericulture Church Federation Crescent Freed Radio Aumann Sue Carolyn Ella Jud Crossey Mary Hale Martin Nancy Harper Mansfield Gazette Peter Nee River Market Daniels Gene, Ford and Gien Cliff Burns Hotel Gibson

Indianapolis radio schedule highlights for Thursday evening

City Stations WFBM and WKBF list Thursday programs from 5:00 P.M. to 10:31 P.M. including a twilight round table, piano duet, evening musicale, Frederick William Wise, True Detective Mysteries, and silent hour. WKBF offers 4:00 P.M. classical records.

Twilight Round Table Civic Ae Gordon Evening Musicale Frederick William Wise WFBM the Columbians Longine Julius C. Walk

Nut Growers Call on State for Exhibits

Indiana Governor Harry G. Leslie received a letter from the Northwestern Nut Growers Association inviting Indiana to participate in a display of nuts grown successfully in Indiana. Those with the best acorn crops are urged to attend the nut show this spring in Chicago.

Harry G. Leslie Northwestern Nut Growers’ Association of New York Indiana Chicago

Named to Club Board Hoosier Motor Club selects three directors

The Hoosier Motor Club announced three new directors Roy E. Adams head of J. D. Adams Manufacturing Company A. L. Evans vice-president of E. C. Strathmann Construction Company and W. C. Patterson of Patterson Shade Company will serve on the board for a three year term. The nine directors work without pay. The other six directors are Frank D. Hatfield Robert H. Losey Walter Pritchard Walter Brant Edgar Hart and L. L. Logsdon.

Hoosier Motor Club Roy E. Adams J. D. Adams Manufacturing Company A. L. Evans E. C. Strathmann Construction Company W. C. Patterson Patterson Shade Company Club Frank D. Hatfield Robert H. Losey Walter Pritchard Walter Brant Edgar Hart L. L. Logsdon

Woman files $3,000 damage suit over knee injury

Ruby Fritz of Indianapolis sues Broad Ripple Park Company in superior court seeking 3000 for injuries from an August 6 swimming accident. She says a knee strike on an underwater chain caused an ugly scar and subsequent infection.

Broad Ripple Park Company Ruby Fritz Indianapolis

Women rally over tariff threat and price rise

Washington October 3 Women of the country are stirred by the coming tariff bill with higher living costs. Mrs George Orvis of Vermont announced a national committee of women to safeguard consumers interests. Members will come from all parties and regions and seek sane economics and international friendship in the tariff measure.

Howard Allianca Washington George Orvis Vermont Orvis

ZEMO Scalp Remedy Advertisement Claims Dandruff Cure

ZEMO is promoted as a versatile antiseptic liquid that removes dandruff and soothes itchy scalps. The ad asserts rapid scalp cleansing and relief for various skin irritations, urging use for families and keeping ZEMO handy, priced at 35c 60c and 1.00.

Zemo

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