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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
2
Local newspaper office address and contact numbers listed under Society Editor and post office registration. Subscription details, carrier and mail rates for Indiana and out of state readers appear with advertising and obituary notices terms.
Local in-local baseball clash between Linton Giants and Cubs scheduled at City park Sunday at 2 30. Admission 35 cents with ladies free. Both teams boast strong lineups and eager fans as season opens with a featured double set of pitchers and fielders listed for the game.
A discussion mirrors Indianapolis efforts to sell its city by boosting loyal citizen interest and sustained, cooperative promotion. The piece argues every resident can influence change, urging boosters over knuckles and a continuous push rather than sporadic revivals to improve Linton.
A local man suggested a two step approach for the town, proposing that businessmen first unite to promote Linton as a trading point and then pursue individual efforts to attract it as a hub. The proposal emphasizes collective action before personal bids.
A Florida real estate millionaire travels across the United States with his wife and 54 relatives. He may intend to show them the origins of his fortune as they visit various sites. A French professor warns that the upcoming winter could be the worst in 216 years, though French experts occasionally err.
The piece contrasts farmers’ concern over costs like tires and gasoline with crop earnings. It notes uncertainty about why Columbus was jailed on his return and remarks that recent rains benefit corn fields and humanity, implying broader relief from weather.
A reflective line suggests vacations would be better if people exercised sense and chose to stay home and enjoy their time, implying contentment with domestic leisure over travel.
The Misses Grace Lillian and Helen Jain have returned home on F street northeast from Indianapolis. Lillian and Helen had their tonsils removed at the Methodist hospital and are getting along splendidly.
The Cheerful Wigglers class of United Brethren Sunday school led by Miss Mignon Christy held a park picnic at City park around 4 30 PM. Members listed include Andrew Topping Frank McDonald Lillian Moody Horace Irish Edith Irish Rex Browning Ronald Browning Carl Wymer Jeanette Sargent Robert Weatherwax John Edwin Weatherwax. Guests included May Sargent Mary Topping Irish Emil Sargent Margie Topping Anna Tanner and several mothers.
Washington Aug 12 All pre vos monthly records as to volume of construction in the United States were shattered for the third time this year in July according to the Associated General Contractors of America High marks set in May and June were topped by the July figures when the building index number of the organization based on 1918 rose to 220 The total volume of construction during the first seven months of 1925 was 5 per cent greater than that recorded for the corresponding period of 1924 but the average of construction costs remained stationary during July at index 201 The volume of building contracts awarded during June was considerably above the total for the same month in any year on record.
London Aug 12 There are signs of a revival in British coal mining. Following the temporary settlement last week several pits closed for weeks or months resumed operation yesterday. More than 5,000 miners are going back to work. Efforts are also being made to reach a settlement in the Welsh fields.
Members of the Clarion club and their families will picnic at the City park tomorrow afternoon. A picnic supper will be served at 6 o'clock. All members are urged to attend and to bring table cloths, silverware, lemons, and sugar.
United Press Dispatch reports August 12 from Indianapolis that hog receipts reached 7,500 with prices firm. Best heavies 13.00 to 13.60, medium and mixed 13.60 to 13.85, common to choice 14.28 to 14.50, bulk 13.75 to 14.25. Cattle receipts 1,300 with a slow market. steers 8.00 to 13.00, cows and heifers 6.50 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 600 mixed to lower. top 6.00 for lambs, calves at 12.50 to 13.00 with top 13.50.
The ad lists a cook stove dining table davenport rocking chair library table table lamp dresser and other furniture for sale by William Morgan at 1089 Eleventh and F Streets N. W. The notice appears in a historical issue and references Dr Lemuel Buis.
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