Indianapolis reduces auto fatality rate in 1925
A Times dispatch reports Indianapolis aims to cut automobile deaths by year’s end. Through three quarters of 1925 there were 38 fatal accidents, versus 79 in all of 1924, with projections about a 10 percent drop. Nationwide 1925 death toll stands at 3,313 versus 4,992 in 1924. Paterson leads New Jersey with 35 deaths per 100,000. Camden shows improvement in 1924 after 1923 figures.
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Findianapolis
Indianapolis
United States
Times
Washington
New Jersey
Paterson
Camden
City Caravan Advances on Louisville for 1926 Convention
A caravan of seventy city officials and citizens, plus forty two members of the Firemen's Band, will tour Columbus Seymour Crothersville and New Albany before reaching Louisville to pursue the 1926 Association of Fire Chiefs convention. Mayor Shank and Fire Chief O'Brien lead the effort with 200 badges and Indianapolis Next banners to attract the gathering. The group departs at 8 am from City Hall and arrives in Louisville at 4 30 pm, returning Friday afternoon.
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Louisville
Association of Fire Chiefs
Greater Indianapolis
Columbus
Seymour
Crothersville
New Albany
William T. Bailey
Lice”And Firemen’s Band
Indianapolis
Bailey
Missing Auto Owners Sought by Police
Police request help to locate stolen automobiles owners Edward Ailen Paul Orcutt Walter A. Saging and Henry Harrison with vehicle makes and last known addresses in Ford and Chevrolet models from streets including 1315 W Twenty Eighth Noble and Merrill Noble Sts 409 N La Salle St 1814 Madison Ave 408 Moreland Ave Maryland and Illinois Sts.
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Lau Ianaouis Ee
Edward Ailen
W. Twenty- Eighth St
Ford
Noble and Merrill Sts
Paul Orcutt
N. la Salle St
Ohio St. and Canal
Walter A. Saging
Madison Ave
Capitol Ave
Market
Henry Harrison
Moreland Ave
Chevrolet
Maryland
Illinois
Postoffice System Proves Worth
Postmaster General Harry S New explains the departments 100 per cent salary chart helped an Indianapolis insurance firm compute salaries for fractional parts of a month. The system, once criticized as antiquated and worthless, proved its value in practice.
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Times
New
York
Washington
Harry S. Newig
P.toffice Department
Indianapolis
Ft Harrison Horse Show Plans Announced Open to Public
The Ft Benjamin Harrison horse show will run Friday to Sunday October 2 3 4 with 2 pm starts each day at Fort Harrison. Events include enlisted men jumping ladies saddle class officers charger hunter polo ponies and more with no entry fee or admission. Silver cups awarded, polo match closes event. Capt Thorn ton Chase in charge.
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Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Fort
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Thornton Chase J
Rolling Ridge Country Club
Ft. Harrison
Civic clubs to decide school board candidates
The Federation of Civic Clubs will determine its stance on school board candidates next Friday at the Meyer-Kiser Bank building. Dissatisfaction surfaced at a Friday meeting where secretary John F. White criticized a self appointed committee for political endorsements.
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Federation of Civic Clubs
Edward ©. Snethen
Meyer-Kiser Bank
East End Civic Club Names Officers at Tuesday Meeting
The newly formed East End Civic Club plans a meeting Tuesday at Starbuck Christian Church on Sixteenth Street and Garfield Avenue. Andrew Brewer was named improvement committee chairman, Mrs. William Heyer entertainment chair, and Mrs. Hardin McLin publicity chair. Ben Hodapp chaired the session.
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East End
Marriage Licenses Listed Amid Names and Addresses
A garbled list shows numerous marriage licenses with names ages and rough addresses. Entries include Ellen Nollinson 22 with Fred Elliott 26 and Genevieve Zinkan 21 with Cook 30, among others, reflecting a busy licensing period in multiple locales.
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Eugene Ewope
Madison
Menanic
Opal E. Johnson
Beech Grov
Wolitthe
Thomas
Lillian J Stanley
Eto Stir
Bunvel
Patety
Ymaker
Ellen Nollinson
Tacoma
Fred B. Biliott
Tuxedu
Oakland
Genevieve F. M. Zinkan
Anlane Cook
Boulevard Pi
Altia
Florida warning issued to curb wildcat real estate schemes
A state wide movement led by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce urges Florida investors to beware fraudulent real estate schemes in the land of Always June. George H. Mosser calls for cooperation to expose unaccredited dealers, advise consulting bankers, and promote trusted realtors while highlighting home industry prosperity.
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Florida
Indiana
Thx
Florida Association of Real Estate
Bookcases that Reflect Individuality and Architecture
The article urges built in bookcases that reach the ceiling and utilize corners or bays to harmonize with room design. It favors integrated wall shells, minimal ornament, and recessed nooks by windows to create color, hospitality, and inviting reading spaces.
Correction of misnomer in building department notice
The Times Building Page misidentified August Buschmann and Sons Inc as plumbing contractors. They are wholesale jobbers of plumbing supplies. The building department corrects this error as courtesy.
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Times
August Buschmann and Sons, Inc
Meridian Hills Estate Home by Murray and Nelson
A semi colonial red brick Meridian Hills residence designed for James L. Murray by William F. Nelson sits on an elevated lot amid mature oaks maples and beeches. The home features a central hall living room with French doors to a terrace a sunlit dining area a breakfast room and a compact kitchen with built in fridge and fruit closet. Upstairs includes a master and guest chamber a nursery and a sunny sitting room with an attic playroom and servant’s room. Furnishings include hardwood floors built in features ornate lighting wallpaper and a Holland furnace by Holland Furnace Company with Vonnegut hardware Burnett Binford lumber and Thomas A. Guffey joinery.
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Indianapolis
Meridian Hills
Washington Bank and Trust Company
James L. Murray
William F. Nelson
Meridian
Pennsylvania Sts
Warfleigh
Holland
Holland Furnace Company
Thomas A. Guffey
Vonnegut Hardware Company
Burnett-Binford Lumber Company
New Furnace Sells Well in Local Market
Rybolt Heating Co reports strong sales of its new furnace model as proof of quality. Manager T M Rybolt says the price remains the same while added features boost appeal and reliability. The plant specializes in oil burner installation and offers expert advice and prewinter service for older units.
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Rybolt Heating Company
T. M. Rybolt
Wax as Floor Finish Dominates Homes for Beauty and Cost
The article notes wax’s popularity in wealthy homes for beauty and in modest homes for cost savings and labor reduction. It explains wax provides an attractive, durable finish and helps households save time and money.
Two Uses for Curtains
Curtains serve dual roles by blocking public view for privacy while preserving garden and street vistas. They also add personality and a sense of exclusiveness to windows, enhancing room character without sacrificing outside sightlines.
Plumbing On Payment Plan In City Cooperative
The Capital Plumbing Company adopts the Buschmann plan to install high grade plumbing fixtures. It estimates costs and allows builders to pay part at installation and the rest monthly, easing upfront expense. Originated by August Buschmann & Sons Inc, wholesale plumbing supplies.
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Buschmann
August Buschmann & Sons, Inc
Cement Block Business Grows Amid Fall Building Boom
The Lewis Cement Block Company reports rising demand as Indianapolis builders expand projects this fall. L. W. Lewis promises strong capacity to meet heavy trade while highlighting decades of dependable service and quality blocks for durable foundations.
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Indianapolis
Lewis Cement Block Company
L. W. Lewis
Design value decides furniture worth beyond utility
The author argues that spending on furniture hinges on design quality. When form is well conceived, money is well spent. if design is poor, the expenditure is wasted and fails the standard of correct design convention.
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Burnet
West Side Furniture
Washington ST
R. T. Ritchey
Whitney R
Spiegel Company
Peoples Bank
Meridian Hills Country Club
Washington Bank & Trust Co
W. Wash. St. Main
BLDG
Capital Company
Capital Plumbing Company
Lewis Company
J.C. Carr
Exel
People’s
West Washington
Thos. A. Guffey
Guilford Ave
Humboldt
Holland Furnaces
Massachusetts Ave
Peoples Coal & Cement Co
E. 15Th St
Webster
H. C. Curry & Co., Mfrs
Prospect ST
Fountain
LE Gore-Crest Addition
Madison Avenue
Monument
Dan W. LE Gore
Ty Plumbing
Civic Realty CO
N. Delaware St
Lincoln
Kenneth Smock
Dakota
Drex
WM. F. Nelson
College Ave
Suiceu
East Maryland
North St
Floyd Peterman
Massachusetts Avenue
Mai
Irvington
Capital Plumbing Co
Guechmann
ESCOL
Central Ave
F. P. Foulke
L. G. Brightmire CO
Lin
Berry Brothers
Luxeberry
Realty Loan CO
City Trust
Ehle Building CO
Belmont
Northern Paint Co
Randolph
LEWIS
Lath
Fall Creek MA
E. Ohlo St
MeriDian Street
Marion Paint Company
Iinconaha
Speedway Lumber CO
Marion County
Herbert E. Hill
Fletcher Ave. Savings & Loan Assn
East Market Street
Indianapolis Light and Ral Home Company
Monument Circle
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