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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
2
The fragment lists subscription prices and advertising rates, noting paper suspension if renewal falters. It then shifts to a satirical digression on societal trends, warning of an upcoming apocalyptic claim this fall. Various remarks mock science, gender roles, language, and political leaders.
A terse observation notes that political leaders often feel isolated when ignored while questioning the direction of their movement. The piece hints at leadership ambiguity and a sense of neglect amid shifting priorities.
A critical take questions Ohio Democratic fund levels and the drys bite back against rising living costs and prohibition. The piece calls out a Greene County theft from a Bloomfield church birthday offering box, urging public exposure of the culprit.
The piece notes Britain’s ability to dodge crises, citing the delayed coal strike by at least two weeks. It warns a broader strike would be far more serious and criticizes government plans to pay a production cost bonus, effectively passing costs onto the public, a move deemed perplexing.
The Linton Giants travel to Howeyville tomorrow afternoon to face two teams from Jasonville and Terre Haute. A week later they meet Bedford in a second series.
Will R. Vosloh of Bloomfield, a prominent Greene county attorney and former prosecuting attorney, admitted to considering the Republican nomination for Congress from Indiana's Second district. Described as progressive, orderly, and a seasoned party organizer, Vosloh has prior leadership roles and strong election record but has not yet made a definite decision.
Portage review calls Daddy's Gone Hunting Frank Boazage's best since Humoresque with Alice Joyce and Percy Marmont. Describes intense power and human sympathy and warm life truths. Also notes an excellent bill with James Cruzen's Marry Me starring Florence ey der and Helen Jerome Fiddy, and Confession of a Queen with Alice Terry and Lewis Stone midweek.
A three room tenement on the Herman Sehtoot farm north of town was destroyed by fire about six o'clock. John Kendall and family occupied the premises losing nearly all household goods. Mrs Kendall discovered the blaze at the well and a defective flue is blamed. Insurance covered building and goods.
Dudley King of King's Floral Gardens brought a two inch long cocooned insect to the Citizen office. The pest harms begonias and fruit trees, grows worms six inches long, and resists poison sprays. Mr. King notes many parasites are in the area and the government has spent funds seeking a killer solution.
The committee handling funds for paving the gap between South Main Street and the new road could not compile the list in time. Contributors will be published Monday, and further help is welcome by reporting to the committee.
Linton boys and girls joined 884 campers from Knox Greene and Daviess counties at Camp Lookout Lakeview Park Vincennes. The weeklong event hosted 142 Knox 73 Greene and 38 Daviess attendees with seven instructors and 24 leaders. Elmo Stalcup led Linton boys. Walter Bredeweg placed third among all enrollees.
A nine pound baby boy arrived yesterday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Maddox. It is their second child.
Ralph Stiff, who underwent surgery at City Hospital last Tuesday, is improving and on the road to complete recovery.
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