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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1925
Page
10
Letters plead for a city smoke code to limit engine coaling time and request enforcement by Templeton the smoke inspector. Citizens ask council to back legislation while others request street lights on Meridian and Manker McKinley streets after recent underground cable breaks and darkness.
A reader requests street light installation on 2800 south Manker Ave and lack of lighting on Shelby St. Mayor Shank plans to resume duties Tuesday following a two week East vacation amid civic concerns.
Government program improvements for disabled World War veterans shown in a report at American Legion headquarters. The findings will be presented at the American Legion convention in Omaha on October 5 and 6.
The Chesterfield Indiana summer camp of spiritualists shows mediums earning $40 to $60 daily. Mrs Mabel Riffle leads as secretary while others profit from seances trumpets private readings and sundry roles. Total yearly earnings from about twenty mediums plus gate hotel and donations approach $50,000, with higher figures likely from sermons and benefactors.
The text depicts hotel maids and mediums presenting themselves as persecuted idealists facing unscupulous church attacks and police scrutiny. They argue spiritual powers should be free but admit they must charge for seance work until subsidized by an organized church.
The Rev Carl D Case retired from the ministry presenting his resignation to the First Baptist Church of Oak Park on Sunday Health problems ended his tenure In a divorce case Albert Leland charged Mrs Leland was too familiar with Case The divorce was denied but later granted in a higher court and now awaits Supreme Court review.
An inquest was ordered into the deaths of Lieut. Clarence E. Workman and Miss Rose Pollesak after their remodeled airplane dropped 200 feet on a test flight. Witness George E. Sabat, owner of the plane and Pollesak’s fiancé, saw the crash.
The Rev C H Scheick of Lynhurst Baptist Church spoke to city students on Sunday night warning that shortcuts tempt youths toward fornication, gambling, profanity, and laziness. He urged timeliness, hard work, and fidelity to the straight path as taught in the Bible.
A reader suggests using Indianapolis street cars as a cool economical outing. From east city limits on E Washington St riders can loop downtown and via transfers enjoy the north side residences, the Central and Capitol Ave. areas, and return home cheaply. Street cars offer morning and evening convenience with parking-free travel and relaxed returns after theater trips.
A homespun tip touts Jessup & Antrim Ice Cream Company as a reliable emergency aid for dinner guests. An expert dessert man helps solve dessert dilemmas by serving ice or ice cream that pleases both eye and palate.
The firm has built a strong reputation for good will through years of service and careful attention to clients. It emphasizes sympathetic, efficient handling to relieve the bereaved and quietly take over duties at critical times.
Paris researchers test small hydrogen balloons to attract to climbers and assist ascent and fall protection during mountain climbs.
Scientists contend that broad flat noses among Eskimo and African tribes result from mothers carrying babies on their backs and pressing the noses while molding them in a plastic state.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association plans to erect a memorial honoring Walter Camp, regarded as the father of American football, recognizing his lasting influence on the sport.
Small loans at low interest help in tight spots. Capitol Loan Company specializes in auto title loans and personal property or cattle loans from 25 to 300 dollars. Repayment options range from six months to two years with monthly or bi monthly payments, and few qualifications.
William L. Caughran preached on Spiritual Literacy calling for a language of love that welcomes all Christian faiths and light seekers. Dr F S C Wicks spoke at All Souls Unitarian Church on God seen in evolution noting the divine in human nature and religion as a desire to seek more of life.
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