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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
2
A historical segment lists mall subscription terms payable in advance and carrier options in city rates per week and per year. It also shows advertising rates by column inch, reading notices per line, and contract discounts, with obituaries and bank announcements noted among specific categories.
The piece notes that Florida hopes for the best regarding a coal shortage anticipated in the north next winter. It mentions an aviator from the Rice expedition in Brazil saying natives were bored by jazz, and questions unanimity in opinions on the matter. It also references Congressman Scott of Michigan and contrasts voting dry with living wet.
A fragment notes Clarence Darrow may have recorded a new legal concept called cell shock for use in the Scott case. The remark links Darrow to a future strategy the writer says might be employed when the alien ists in the case reappear.
A former sultan of Turkey faces criminal charges in a case alleging he killed his personal physician. The report notes uncertainty about whether the physician had advised the patient to quit smoking and thus possible motive or context for the act.
The Houston Post says if General Andrews succeeds against bootleggers and liquor violators, he should also be entrusted with a drive against murderers bandits rapists and other dangerous scoundrels who are numerous.
Unless something happens within eighteen days to change the spunky attitude of either the anthracite miners or the operators, the strike of the 158,000 hard coal miners will be an actuality. Local speculation swirls about the likely impact here. the writer argues it could not hurt the bituminous trade.
Henry C Ulen of Lebanon Indiana known as Hank lands an 11 million dollar contract to build a water works plant in Athens Greece. He previously partnered with the late Sam V Perrott at Linton city lighting plant and has since secured several railroad projects in South America.
Greene County reports 327 dogs whose owners have not paid this year’s dog tax. Stockton township leads with 80 delinquents, followed by Wright 58 Richland 58 and Jefferson 57. A $10 fine plus costs applies to unlicensed dogs and owners, with names on file at the county auditor’s office.
United Press Dispatch from Indianapolis notes hog receipts around 5,500 with prices steady to 25 cents lower. Heavies fetch 13.00 to 13.40 with other grades 13.40 to 14.60 and bulk 13.40 to 14.00. Cattle receipts about 800 with steers 8.00 to 13.00 and cows and heifers 6.50 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 600 with top at 6.00. lambs to 14. Calves receipts 700 with top 13.50 and bulk 12.00 to 13.00.
A stated meeting of Linton Lodge No 560 Free and Accepted Masons will be held this evening. Members are reminded to attend as per lodge by laws and schedule.
The Order of Eastern Star will meet Friday evening. There will be work.
A compact want ad urges readers to use citizen classifieds to move items quickly. It promotes practical listings, simple wording, and direct contact, highlighting accessible avenues for selling household goods and personal items through local ad service.
Classified notice style itemizes WANTED positions for family washing, housework, and outdoor work. Names and locations include Lottie Franklin Bon Pon Lizzie Coleman Vicksburg Andrew Pritchard Newark New York Emmons Co. Cincinnati Ohio and other regional references. Also notes LOST items and various FOR SALE properties with brief descriptions and contact details.
Two Bloomington men identified as Sherman Cook and Ervin Birch were found intoxicated in a car near the Greene Owen Monroe county line in Beech Creek township. Deputies from Owen and Bloomfield arrested them after the incident. A quantity of white mule liquor was seized. They pled guilty to intoxication and waived a preliminary hearing on illegal liquor possession, bond set for Greene circuit court on September 7.
Virginia Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Murphy of Indianapolis died early today at St Vincent hospital aged two. Born November 11, 1922 she died after six weeks of illness. She is survived by parents two sisters Margaret and Mary and brother Cornelius. Body to be returned to family home this afternoon with funeral plans pending.
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