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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
2
Notice appears to announce second class mail status for Winton Indiana paper and outlines subscription and advertising rates. It lists pricing for mail in and outside India and per-column-inch advertising with reading notices and obituaries mentioned.
Several candidates announce mayoral bids in Linton. Isaac Bunch and Oscar Haseman set primary dates May 6 and May 5 respectively, while Snobk Murphy and Isaac V. Bull also announce candidacies subject to party primaries.
Tierbert Priest seeks Republican nomination for city clerk of Linton subject to voters. Francis Haseman and Charles I. Fuller enter Democratic race with May 5 primary slated.
Mary View Darnell running as Republican for Linton city treasurer at the May primary. Lola Hollowell seeks the same post as a Democrat in Quinton. Lesta Wright Gastineau declares intent to run for Linton treasurer. Public notices urge party nominations in the upcoming May primary.
A list of Tunton councilman at large contenders announces they will run in the May primaries under Democratic or Republican banners. Names include Luther Folkerson, Jislary-ib W. Robertson, Ki. A. Powell, Haldon Beasley, John P B Shields, Oscar Finnepatrick, AInidh Milareds, Searl M. Corbin, William Cunningham, and Finas Mitchell.
George Ingalls and W P McCurdy file as Democratic party candidates for the Third Ward council seat. The May 5 primary determines the voters' choice for the council race in the Third Ward.
In bold entries the First Ward slate announces May primary participation. Grover A. VanMeter and John Ingleman pledge support for Republican voters. Adam Osborn and William J. Wilson address Democratic voters with May fifth primary plans.
Second Ward councilman Mack Coen appears to be running in the upcoming primary on May 6 under the will of party voters. The report notes the local political scene as candidates seek support ahead of the election.
Vice President Dawes has converted two of the youngest senators to his rules crusade though the effort faces opposition in the chamber. The move signals a broader push to reshape legislative procedure and curb delays.
The piece cites reports on converting war horses and cites a Bulgarian problem while joking about colonial or national traits. A scientist claims bacteria multiply on a dollar, implying cleverness of microbes. It notes 1900 agents enforcing the Volstead act, roughly one per several bootleggers, ending with a quip on Volsteadism.
A Princeton scientist argues weariness is an inevitable consequence of listening to radio and suggests that moderate discomfort could temper reform efforts against radio during the period.
Knox County farmers held seventeen groundhog gas sessions with 419 attendees. Calcium cyanide sachets were distributed to gas all holes, designated as county groundhog day. The prior bounty of forty cents per scalp failed to reduce the population, and groundhogs may still increase near hills.
Indianapolis markets summary shows Hops receipts at 7,000 with prices down about 20 to 25 cents. Best heavies 11.50, medium and mixed 11.65 to 11.75, cows and calves mostly 6.50 to 11.00, bulk 11.65 to 11.80. Cattle steers 9.25 to 10.75, lambs tops 14, springers 16.50, calves receipts 1,200 with tops 10.50 and bulk 9.50 to 10.00.
Mrs. Charles Frakes and her son Ray spend the day in Dugger. Orvel Laughhunn of Bedford visits his parents Mr and Mrs Mike Laughhunn.
Alma Weisman five months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Havlie Weisman of Cleveland Ohio, was killed when their automobile overturned four miles west of Crothersville. Mrs Ira Everhart, Grace Everhart Leo Everhart and another child were injured. Weisman family visiting Alma’s grandmother.
The Parent-Teacher association for the main building postpones its regular meeting due to a conflicting event. A May day program will be held on the lawn at May 7 with a full program to be announced later.
The ad warns about persistent backache from weak kidneys and promotes Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic. It cites Mrs. Della Hunter of 609 T St. N. F. reporting relief after using Doan's, claiming a permanent cure.
An advertisement extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless preparation that eases stomach bloating and catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract, claiming it relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis and is available at all druggists.
Members of the Christian Endeavor society of the U. S. church will leave the church for Odon promptly at six o'clock tomorrow evening. Those who can provide cars are urged to bring them.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM with Mrs. Fred Turpin on Fifth Street Northwest.
A called meeting of the Chum circle is scheduled for Thursday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Vilas Trinkle.
A notice seeks 200 attendees for a Friday morning breakfast for juniors at the Christian church. Price is 25 cents. Location listed as 2911.
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