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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1928
Page
11
The piece mocks Chicago humor about anti kissing campaigns and laments political shifts as tariff debate returns. It notes New Bedford arrests of radicals, Canadian border entry rules, rising poison liquor deaths in New York, and aircraft safety trends with 390 U.S. crashes and 153 deaths in six months.
The piece critiques Governor Ed Jackson and Senator Leslie amid party realignments, condemning past loyalties and urging accountability. It reflects on Pershing Allenby San Antonio talks, warns against demobilization, and advocates a balanced stance: ready defense now, seek disarmament later.
The piece argues that abstention movements rose before prohibition and cites England going dry per the Daily Express. It notes alcohol use declined from 32,239,522 gallons in 1900 to about one third that level, with abstainers rising from 2,000,000 before the war to 10,000,000 since. Education, the motor car, experience, and healthier amusements are named as factors, with no rise in crime or violence from reform.
The late champion prize fighter is described as a world nosebuster with ties to the United States Embassy and consul's office in Rome. The piece muses on American leaders and champions, noting the transition to business and social life, and references Mabel Willebrandt as a potential cheerleader while warning that loose conduct leads to tight places.
David Dietz surveys Edward Jenner's 1798 vaccination breakthrough and its global impact. The piece notes Jenner’s testing of cowpox inoculation on James Phipps, widespread adoption, royal and governmental recognition, and ongoing opposition within the medical community.
The piece argues that government ownership of the Muscle Shoals project protects the nation from private power greed. Ownership gives a government lever to regulate rates and set standards, ensuring private utilities stay in line. Hoover’s push for public ownership is portrayed as a pivotal campaign issue.
Boils are skin infections usually following skin breaks often on hair covered areas like the neck. Diabetes and poor hygiene raise risk. heat aids blood flow to fight infection, but proper opening and treatment require a physician to avoid spread or death.
A column critiquing Canada opening a liquor store near Ohio, mocking Prohibition enforcement and U S politicians. It ridicules the League of Nations Opium Conference and attacks public figures, including Mabel Willebrandt, and comments on figures like Hoover, Bankhead, and Pipgras with satirical sharpness.
Milford Voyles recounts a 1924 burglary at L. S. Ayres & Co. he witnessed, identifies thief Thomas Touhey, and urges Marion County officials to pursue trials and deny parole. He argues criminals must serve sentences and voters should elect officials who take crime seriously.
A Q A feature lists three reader queries with concise historical answers. It names Janet Gawner as the star of the film Two Girls Wanted, gives American Dickens League address at 1425 Broadway New York, explains 12M means 12 Meridian or noon, and recounts Hippomenes defeating Atalanta by dropping golden apples in mythic footrace.
Observers note the tariff becomes the closing campaign issue as Democrats claim open protection while Republicans warn of monopolies. Smith Raskob campaign strategy draws praise from GOP leaders wary of voter fatigue and late surges in economic policy debate.
A concise round of historical notes highlights Connecticut offering western lands to Congress in 1780, Lee’s failed flank attack near Washington in 1863, the 2 cent postage launch in 1883, and California adopting woman suffrage in 1911.
The author compares aging to a voyage with Christ at the helm, noting sailing into port feels happier than the voyage and youth gave way to wisdom. A paraphrase from The Rev. J. Pulsford reflects on spiritual guidance during life’s progression.
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