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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1925

Page

2

Office-Citizen Building Classified Rates and Notices

The piece lists subscription rates for mail in and out of Indiana, with prices for three months six months one year and two years. Advertising rates include single column inch rates and rates for reading notices and obituaries. It notes post office filing as second class and general policy on renewals and contracts.

Citizen South Main State Society Linton Ind Act of Congress Indiana

Isaac Bunch to Run for Mayor of Linton in Republican Primary

Isaac Bunch announces candidacy for Mayor of Linton pending Republican voters' decision at the primary. Oscar Haseman and Murphy also declare bids for Linton mayor under Democratic voters at their May primary. Earl V Bull enters race as Republican hopeful for Linton mayor in the May 6 primary.

Linton Mayo Isaac Bunch

Candidate announcements for Linton city clerk nomination

Multiple notices announce candidacies for the May primary. Herbert Priest seeks the Republican nomination for Clerk of Linton and Francis Haseman and others address Democratic party support.

Linton Herbert Priest Democratic Party Francis Haseman

Linton City Treasurer and Council Nominees Announced

Local notices reveal multiple candidates announcing runs for city treasurer and councilman-at-large in Linton. Subjections vary by party, with May 5 primaries for Republican and Democratic voters. names include Darnell, Hollowell Nyok, Robertson, Powell, Beasley, Shields, Fitzpatrick, Corbin, Cunningham, Miteheld and others.

To Will Be Candidate for Third Ward Councilman

W I McCurdy announces EF will run for Councilman from the Third ward subject to the voters wishes at the May Democratic primary. C George Ingalls notes the May primary will determine the party choice.

Abe Toowitl Linton Democratic Party Othe Luther Fuls Chancilan JRA H. W Tobe) Robertson Jh. A. Powell Case Halden Beasley John B. Shields Oscar Fitzpatrick Twil Iarl M. Corbin William Cunningham Cgeorge Ingalls Detmonocratic Party W. I. McCurdy First Ward Grover A. VanMeter John Ingeleman William J. Wilson

Ward Council Candidates Listed for May Primary

A garbled notice lists candidates and party affiliations for the upcoming May primary. It mentions Jo in the First Ward, Grover A. VanMeter as Republican voters, John Ingeleman, Adams Osborn, and William J. Wilson with Democratic support or candidacy noted for May dates.

May S Mack Cuen in Second Ward Primary Contest

In the second ward the race centers on candidate May S Mack Cuen, subject to the will of the primary voters. The outcome hinges on party backing and voter turnout in the upcoming contests.

In the French chamber there are not enough socialists to make a min

In the French chamber the socialist group is short of the minimum needed to form a stable majority. The shortage jeopardizes passage of key measures as rival blocs seek leverage ahead of upcoming votes.

Senator Borah and the Child's Right to Birth

A fragmented editorial notes that some senators speak between sessions to exercise their voices. It praises Senator Borah as a smart force who could bolster the Republicans if he joined. It then mocks a sociologist who asserts a child’s absolute right to birth, saying no method is provided to enforce that right.

Senator Borah

Reed Dodges Complaints On Senate Rules

Senator Jim Reed says Daniel Webster never complained about senate rules and suggests no one would complain if Webster himself were the rule, asserting approval of current procedure.

Omaha Woman Makes Bold Statement Framed as Wasted Words

An Omaha woman declared she planned to “get drunk and go to hell” only to have those remarks dismissed as mere rhetoric. The remark appears framed as part of a broader program critique that focused on alcohol or drinker behavior.

Odon Plans Street Concerts by Methodist Orchestra

Odon business men have arranged with the Methodist orchestra to give a street concert every Tuesday and Saturday evening. The article explains that Linton cannot host band concerts due to local restrictions or ordinances, which prohibit outdoor performances in the town.

Odon Methodist Orchestra Linton

Republican leadership praised by Indiana paper

The Daviess County Democrat notes that much of the Indiana Republican party should feel proud of the leadership it followed a year ago and since. The comment reflects on the party’s direction and public sentiment within the state.

Paty Indiana Daviess County

Linton alley sheds show shantytown decay

Descriptions of a Linton alley reveal a view of dilapidated sheds filled with worthless junk, creating a stark image of a rundown shantytown and its bleak surroundings.

Primary voting urges registration warning

The notice urges voting in the May 5 primary to avoid later registration for November. It warns that skipping the primary requires registration before next vote and urges readers to participate in the primary to play safe.

Filling Stations Suffer As Bridge Traffic Increases

Vincennes filling stations face hard sledding as motorists cross the bridge to Illinois side for gas at a saving of 8 cents per gallon. Illinois has no gasoline state tax.

Vincennes Ilinois Illinois

Indiana Roads Earn Local Praise From Travelers

People of Indiana praise this region for good roads with many drivers reporting highways in fine condition. Rock and gravel sections are especially inviting, though some dust and looseness noted as wear remains a concern for motorists.

Indiana State

Linton Sees Steady Business Despite National Slump

Local economy holds up well with a steady volume of business and strong roads aiding commerce. Linton remains ahead of similar towns, supported by active business men, despite adverse reports from elsewhere.

Linton

Memorial resolutions honor Aaron Page in Northeast Ward

The Parent Teachers Association of the Northeast Ward passes memorial resolutions for Aaron Page who died on March 26, 1925. They praise his devoted marriage, fatherhood, community service as a fifteen year janitor, and extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children.

Aaron Page Northeast Ward Page Parent-Teacher Association

Birthday dinner honors 71st birthday of George Laffoon

Mr and Mrs T Laffoon hosted a delicious noon dinner in honor of their son George Laffoon's 71st birthday. Guests included Miss Ilyvn Henderson Miss Jean Laffoon Beulah Laffoon Perry Hensley and Robert Waskan of Worthington and George Laffoon.

Saron Reform Church Trial Sermon Announcement

The Rev. Benjamin FE. Lierkaen per of Upper Sandusk yy Ohio will preach a trial sermon Wednesday evening April 22 at 7 30 o clock A good attendance is desired After the services there will be a meeting of the consistory.

Benjamin FE. Lierkaenper Upper Asandusk Yy Ohio

Murphy for Mayor Democrats Meet at Terhune Building

A Democratic meeting for Murphy for mayor is set for 7 30 this evening at the Terhune building. All Democrats of Linton are invited to attend at the party headquarters.

Murphy

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Turpin Home

The Foreign Missionary Society of the M. I. church will meet at 2 o clock on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Turpin on Fifth street southeast.

The Foreign Missionary Society of the M. I. Church Fred Turpin Fifth Street Southeast

State meeting attendees and local travels noted

T. J. Beecher and G. C. Ashcraft attended a Bloomington state meeting for school superintendents and principals last Friday and Saturday. Miss Evelyn Henderson and Miss Jean Laffoon with George Laffoon and Perry Hensley drove to Terre Haute yesterday to lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Henderson. Miss Helen Lam at Terre Haute State Normal School weekended at home with Miss Lucille Polk of Frankfurt visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Taylor and children Lawrence and Ruth Hope left Saturday for Lansing Michigan, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryan and son Bernard of Dugger. Taylor has work in Lansing and they expect to stay.

T. J. Beecher G.C. Ashcraft Bloomington Evelyn Henderson Jean Laffoon George Laffoon Perry Hensley Terre Haute Lawrence Henderson Helen Lam State Normal School Lucille Polk Frankfurt Austin Taylor Lawrence Ruth Hope Lansing Mich Earl Bryan Bernard C! Dugger Taylor

Fancywork Circle Meeting This Wednesday

The Ladies Fancywork circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock with Mrs. Charles Poo.

Fancywork Circle Charles Poo

Committees Named to Elect Officers at Church Classes

Committees to nominate officers for the B Y P U and Live Wire Bible class were appointed yesterday and will report next Sunday. To conform with the church-wide election time, officers will be elected in April. For the class the committee includes Nellie Cox Frank Lenning and Claude Arbell. For the B Y P U the committee includes Inez Corbin Gladys Vaughn Geneva Davis and the Rev O A Cook.

The Baptist Church Nellie Cox Frank Lenning Claude Arbell Inez Corbin Gladys Vaughn Geneva Davis O. A. Cook

Noon Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Padgett

Mr and Mrs Josh Padgett hosted a noon dinner with guests from Carlisle and Burris Chapel. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Walker and son Kenneth, Mr and Mrs Albert Shake and son Bruce, Mrs Madge Plummer and sons Calvin and Philip, Russell Stallis, Mrs Martha Bedwell and John Padgett.

Josh Padgett C. A Walker Kenneth Albert Shake Bruce Madge Plummer Calvin and Philip Russell Stallis Carlisle Martha Bedwell John. .Padgett Burris

Mrs Sewall III voweet Minnie Peel and home incident

A clipped local notice reports Mrs Minnie Peel and Mrs Sewall III involved in a serious incident at a Sixth Street Southeast address. Separately retail ads promote eggs at five dollars per hundred, chicks at reduced prices, and a beauty shop bargain day with phone contact details.

Minnie Peel Sixth Street Chas W. Johnson W. Leghorns Vanity Beauty Shop

Eye Trouble Try Camphor Mixture at Lavoptik Eye Wash

An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash containing camphor hydrastis and witchhazel for eye troubles. A business man claims relief of aching eyes and improved sight while another user reports red watery eyes improved. A small bottle is said to relieve weak strained or sore eyes. W. J. Hamilton, Druggist.

W. J. Hamilton

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