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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
10
Indianapolis residents seek immediate cold relief using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as advised by doctors. Miss Alice Ryan, a hospital nurse with a severe chest cold, improved rapidly after double strength doses, with fever and pains diminishing within hours and normal vitals the next day.
In a Palmer House suite Chicago a Republican congressional committee team led by Will Wood and Robert Simmons faces a possible Democratic House sweep. They project a 30 vote edge but privately fear a reduced majority. a Democratic upset could give control to Democrats and Progressives with shifts to southern committees and a new speakership by Garner if Longworth departs.
The first quarter of this fiscal year saw arrests for violation of the federal prohibition law average 188 per day, totaling 17,080 with fines reaching three quarters of a million dollars. If this pace continues, about 68,000 will be arrested by year’s end, compared with 66,000 in 1929.
The Rev Fred A Line of Central Universalist Church 1502 North New Jersey Street urged punishment to the limit for eighteen Indianapolis policemen arrested by federal authorities if found guilty.
One week of stressing fire prevention in Indianapolis reduced fire losses to 500 dollars. Lieutenant Verne Earle of the Salvage corps described the week’s focus on addresses drills and inspections as key highlights while reviewing last week’s record. Frankfort Legion elects Thatcher commander and installs five officers at a later meeting.
Indiana Salvation Army officers from twenty five posts meet at the Citadel 24 South Capitol avenue for a two day council with Commissioner William A. McIntyre in attendance. McIntyre recently named territorial leader for the thirteen central states with Chicago headquarters. Public welcome planned tonight and sessions set for today and Tuesday.
Readers are invited to submit original reviews of Scarlet Pages with personal insight. The best critics receive cash prizes of 20, 10, and 5 dollars for top three essays, with entries due by midnight Thursday via The Times Movie Critic Contest Editor.
Eight railroads meeting under the Indianapolis Smoke Abatement League form a committee to enforce laws. The group will convene on the first and third Fridays monthly starting in November and can punish violators. Members include J W Glasgow and R E Blick of New York Central, Fred Barton city engineer, Dan J Welch, C B Slagle Baltimore & Ohio, Roy Johnson Indiana Smoke Abatement League, H T Loughrey Illinois Central, A M Armer Peoria & Eastern, H W Sifton Big Four, K J Yamcool Monon, and L D Collins Pennsylvania. In Crown Point James Clements North township assessor, under indictment for misconduct, says he has no plan to flee while out on $10,000 bond. He touts an efficient assessor's office in Indiana.
British Empire faces a proposed imperial tariff wall as Canada and dominions seek protective duties in response to the Hawley Smoot act. The plan aims for self sufficiency and preferential tariffs to shield empire trade, risking a large hit to U S exports and global markets. Prime Minister Bennett leads dominion push with London conference debating the issue.
In Greencastle Indiana on October 13 the DePauw student body elected two slates for class officers with the Progressive ticket winning across senior junior and sophomore groups. Slate leaders include senior Fred Axtell South Bend president and Roy Wisehart state school chief as principal speaker at a Flatrock Township school dedication in Clifford.
Indianapolis residents with rooms for teachers attending the Indiana State Teachers Association convention October 16 to 18 are asked to notify the Indianapolis Convention Bureau. Henry T. Davis, manager, says many of the 15 000 visitors will seek rooms in private homes. Respondents may fill out a coupon and mail to 408 Chamber of Commerce building.
Walter D. Hickman notes Buddy Rogers becomes a musical movie matinee idol in the color film Follow Thru based on golf. Zelma O’Neal and Jack Haley boost comedy. Nancy Carroll captivates audiences with a striking golf entrance. Also praises Stokowski broadcasts and Moby Dick at the Apollo, highlighting acting, orchestral color, and stage-to-screen transitions.
The talkies capture a graphic sequence as John Barrymore as Ahab loses a leg in the Moby Dick attack. The whale’s bite and the pressure of the hot iron on the remaining limb are presented with startling realism that unsettles the viewer.
Washington reports that eighteen Indianapolis city officers face federal conspiracy charges over Prohibition violations. In fiscal 1930, 95 officers were convicted nationwide, led by conspiracy sentences, with investigations linked to Wickersham commission findings on local enforcement and corruption.
Northern Indiana Public Service Company filed with the public service commission a request to base gas charges on British thermal units rather than cubic feet in the Calumet district. The change, similar to a recent authorization for Insull in Chicago, would keep old meters optional for consumers and officials say costs will not rise.
A doctor recommends a home treatment for colds now praised by physicians. Mrs. Carter reported quick relief for her son Charles Jr after using Ayer s Cherry Pectoral, a cherry compound, noting rapid congestion relief and fever reduction.
Mrs. W. R. Berkeley caught a head cold while shopping and exposed to the cold streets. Following the doctor’s advice she used Cherry Pectoral every 15 minutes then hourly. The first dose eased nasal passages and chest congestion, and by the next day the cold was gone with no doctor visit needed.
Indianapolis residents rush to cure head, chest, and throat colds with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Doctors certify the remedy as the quickest relief, noting rapid fever reduction and clearing congestion after heat is turned off in the workplace. Drug stores guarantee prompt relief or refunds.
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