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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
11
An editorial argues for keeping fundamental national defense principles intact amid a flood of varied opinions on military policy. It urges common sense in evaluating aircraft, navy, and land forces, noting experts often clash while basic needs remain steady. The piece cites the president's air board and calls for balanced, capable defense across land sea and air.
A reader queries general knowledge items including full names of historical figures Gen George H Thomas Admiral William T Sampson Gen John J Pershing and the passport rules for American travel. The page provides concise historical facts about Lao tze Confucius capital cities and early rocket research by Robert Goddard.
Solomon is labeled a failure as a parent for spanking his many children while Mrs. Sidonie Masther Gruenberg of the Child Study Association argues spanking signals parental failure. She notes Solomon’s many wives complicate parenting and suggests alternatives, but concedes some fathers rely on the rod. She questions the need for a national conference to end spanking.
The Amer- African Federation of Labor places eradicating child labor atop its goals. The writer argues organized labor supports higher wages by opposing child competition and seeks privileges to aid workers’ families. It frames this as enlightened selfishness suited to an era of mercenary national interests.
The article notes Mussolini's plan to replace councils in towns under 5 000 with royal decree appointed commissioners. It argues this mirrors a strong centralized state and recalls Jefferson opposing similar ideas. A quip warns readers to seek thrills elsewhere than such governance.
A 1925 NEA Service collection of humorous quips on driving, marriage, and daily behavior. It cautions not to overreact to a blown tire, notes stubborn car starts, aging clothes, politeness, and homework, with light social observations and safe driving reminders.
A verse from Hebrews 10 16 asserts I will put my laws in their hearts and minds. A Caesar quote adds that arms and laws do not flourish together.
The University of Leyden researchers Dr J P M Vogellar and Dr J B Van den Boogert developed a technique to remove the eggshell and keep a chick embryo developing in an incubator. This allows continuous observation from one embryo across stages, a breakthrough over previous multiple-egg sampling methods. Dr Cyril Burt warns about emotional instability in schoolchildren and calls for detection and targeted training, noting around one tenth are unstable and one percent highly so. Ultraviolet and infrared rays are cited as treatments for rickets and potentially infantile paralysis, with Dr G Murray Levick using a controlled arc lamp to blend sun-derived rays for therapy.
Indiana ARION County and Indianapolis city school systems show per pupil costs of 162.62 and 120 respectively, with 1926 projections around 140. The piece questions urban efficiency and notes street beggars thrive, urging public cooperation with police and welfare groups to curb panhandling.
A Gary Indiana incident details a Ford mother and her four year old son burned to death when kerosene used to kindle a kitchen fire exploded. The husband remains in critical condition as their house burned. The piece warns that oil cans and petroleum products are highly explosive and reckless use endangers families.
Indianapolis Chief Rikhoff declares street mendicants a public nuisance and orders a police drive to curb beggars and panhandlers amid growing numbers. The report notes concerns over professional wheedlers and city hostility toward vagrants.
Patacena R Macher returns to Indianapolis after a vigil at the S 51 disaster scene praising naval rescue efforts. He urges responsible leaders to address perceived naval mismanagement while noting the Navy did its best with rescue facilities. He warns against broad civilian attacks on the Navy and calls for informed administration.
A terse verse warns that carelessness in daily work leads to disaster and costly mistakes. It urges constant self check and care in every task, noting no one truly enjoys half done work and urging vigilance to avoid payoffs from errors.
Walter D. Hickman reviews October Okeh releases of old-time tunes with guitar and banjo accompaniments, notes radio and Victor Herbert requests, and highlights selections from John Carson and others. He mentions Met Opera House pieces and theater listings in Indianapolis, urging appreciation of authentic old-fashioned presentation.
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