Fair Price Commissioner Quits Over Lack of Cooperation
Indiana fair price official Stanley Wyckoff resigns accusing U S district attorney and federal investigators of opposing his efforts to enforce price stabilization. He cites lack of local support from authorities and pressure aimed at discrediting his office, stating he acted to benefit the public despite limited results.
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Fair Price
Indianapolis
Stanley Wryckoff
Indiana
Howard Fieve
United States Attorney General
Department of Justice
Wyckell
United States District Attorney
Bureau of Investigation
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Logansport
Taivere- Stone
Hadberdday Leeds
Ata
United States District Attorneys
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Bornes
Marl Boies
Fiaidie
Iprederick VarSuys
VanNuys
Wayekoff
Wvekoff
Mr. WycSoff
Tom Crved
Fire Apparatus to Cost 380000 in Indianapolis
The fire department seeks bids for new equipment totaling about 380000 dollars. Nightly equipment and two new fire houses are proposed. funding would come from a no one issue. Council members reviewed the plan and urged modernization of the department.
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Elks Plan Bedford State Convention Despite Hotel Fire
Milton and May Ta report Elijah Browne state president of the Order of Elks announces a full convention program in Bedford with Elks hosting visiting members in local homes after the principal Bedford hotel was destroyed by fire. Activities include a parade drill and a Bedford tour of notable stone structures with a luncheon at the Bedford Elks lodge and a convention session in Chicago from June 5 to 7.
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John R. Browne
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Order of Elks
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Bedford Elks
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Tadinum Loderes
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Chicage
Dry Officers Destroy Booze In Northern Indiana
Prohibition officers recorded fourteen manufacturers in Heanor area last month for making intoxicating beer. Stills were located in Hammond Hessville Indiana Harbor Port Wayne Garrett and Alrena. Police and sheriffs seized thousands of gallons of moonshine and jailed the makers. East Chicago led in action with first place in seizures.
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Indiania
East Chicago
Hammond
Hessville
Indians Harbor
Port Wayne
Garrett
Alrana
Express Workers Accused in Grand Larceny Case
Indianapolis May 10 Jesse Lambert of 1018 North New Jersey Street and Charlies Bray of 1046 South Tinals Street, Express Company workers, were arrested on grand larceny charges for reportedly stealing silks and groceries worth several hundred dollars from shipments. Police allege they belong to an organized thieves’ band. three other Express Company employees were also arrested.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Lambert
New Jersey Street
Charlies Bray
Tinals Street
American Railway Express Company
Poties
Postwar politics and world events shape the primaries
Edward W. Pickard surveys the 1920 GOP and Democratic primaries with Wood and Johnson leading in delegates and popular votes while Lowden gains ground. He notes Indiana and California results, Kentucky and Michigan influence, the Knox resolution in the Senate, and evolving positions on Versailles and League of Nations amid postwar turmoil.
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Knox
Senate
Edward W. Pickard
Leonard Wood
Hiram Johnson
Lowden
Illinois
Chicago
Coliseum
California
Indiana
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Phelan
San Francisco
Wood
Calumet
Evansville
Indianapolis
Harding
Maryland
Michigan
Weod
Wilsar
Mir. Wilsal
Tors
Novel Houses of Worship by Eskimo Missionaries
Two missionaries in Cumberland sound built makeshift churches for Eskimos. One used sealskin stretched over whalebone girders to create a simple skin church. the other fashioned a snow church with seat pulpit and altar carved from snow. Both faced extreme cold and scarcity.
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Blackhead Island
Cumberland Sound
Blacklead Island
Standardized fading test lamp for textiles and wallpapers
A powerful 2800 watt lamp with specially designed electrodes is used to test color fading in textiles and wallpaper. The device enables testing of about 40 samples at once, with portions of each sample shielded during exposure to allow comparison after the test.
How did your wife get the carpet man on time
The exchange frames a domestic quip about persuading a service provider to adhere to a scheduled date. It highlights a wife’s persuasive talk and a firm commitment that secures an appointment without delay. The remark humorously contrasts negotiation tactics with practical outcomes.
No Mistake Prohibitionist Quip Sparks Debate
A witty exchange features a valetudinarian question answered with a punning claim of being an out-and-out prohibitionist. The quip reflects public attitudes toward temperance debates in a lively, era-appropriate tone.
Fort Pint Skin Health Ad promises all-in-one soap use
An advertisement touts a single soap for shaving bathing and shampooing. It claims no mug residue slimy feel or germs and no irritation even with twice daily shaving. The product is marketed as a versatile all-in-one solution.
Scout’s courteous reply echoes across the meeting
In a city scout meeting, a boy recalls helping two elderly ladies and a teacher. When asked why he did not mention the other act, he replies that the scout is courteous, drawing a warm reaction from a visiting teacher.
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Indianapolis News
Dobbs Seen As Loving Husband By The Wife
The source notes that while observers doubt Dobbs shows affection publicly he regularly provides money to his wife when she asks. He does not show romantic gestures yet funds her needs without question.
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Dobbs
Salvation Free But Requires Obedience to Rules
A religious message stresses that salvation is free yet demands adherence to prescribed rules, emphasizing obedience as a condition of receiving spiritual benefit.
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