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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
16
A Times writer known as Mr Fixit advises on a low smokestack near Illinois Street causing smoke and soot to drift into buildings when winds shift. Readers complain of ash collection delays and city ash department focus during election season.
In letters to Mr Fixit residents urge trash removal at 1328 S Alabama and report accidents near Fountain Square. The board of safety rejects automatic signals there but weighs a one way bypass similar to Monument Circle, noting south side growth.
Citizens report Halloween pranks as dusk arrivals peak. Harley Reed, police telephone operator, notes most calls come from homes where children return from school and engage in mischief, urging vigilance from residents and responders.
Public service commission members planned to inspect the proposed extension of the People's Motor Coach Company on BE New York Street. A hearing examined the petition to extend to University and Arlington Avenues with Indianapolis Street Railway Company attorneys presenting evidence.
Officials report an average of one death per week from traffic crashes in Indianapolis. In the first 800 days of the year there were 7,271 accidents with 1,926 persons injured or involved.
An eleven month report shows an average of 24 accidents daily and about six injuries per day. This month to date records 13 fatalities and 168 injuries from crashes.
Modern hair care ad touts Danderine a 35 cent tonic that refreshes roots and nourishes strands. It claims the product makes hair grow thicker, stronger, and more lustrous with daily brushing and use for seven days.
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