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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item shows a cluttered ad for Moltor's Phony with incomplete lines about subscriptions and rates. It mentions the Tinton Indiana post office as second class matter and lists city and mail subscription prices by period, plus advertising rates and obituaries.
The text argues about perceived decline in youth quality versus past generations. It notes different environments and privileges for modern youths but suggests the core of youth character has not dramatically changed, only circumstances. It reflects on nostalgia for a bygone "golden age" and attributes differences to altered conditions rather than youth itself.
In a peculiar tale a groom supposedly eats his bride’s pies to show devotion, despite rumored deadly fillings able to kill rats, a claim linked to old city superstition about affection and food.
The text notes Jack Dempsey seeking a million dollars to fight. It comments on his refusal to join the army to aid the country and compares the political climate in New York City to a situation resembling actions from the prior Democratic convention.
Uncertain reports suggest bandits are resurfacing and spreading unease nationwide. Officials warn of rising threats while communities brace for potential incidents and vigilant surveillance increases.
A brief item notes that the English channel swim remains framed as a male endeavor, reflecting gendered expectations in the era and prompting discussion about who is celebrated for such feats.
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Peter's Church will host a social and hop this evening at the Knights of Columbus hall. Members of the congregation and friends are invited to attend.
A blaze near the Lynch and Lis ton auto repair shop on Mast Vincennes street threatened central Linton's business area yesterday at about 6 40 pm. A bystander lighting a cigarette ignited vulcanizing cement fumes, prompting a rapid response by the fire department to foil the flames. Losses are estimated at 200 dollars for the shop, 500 dollars for the building interior, both insured. authorities report no serious injuries.
The Nine Mile Sunday school presents The Little Clodhopper a three act comedy drama at Nine Mile church Friday August 28 at 8 pm Admission 15 cents for children 25 cents for adults The cast includes Septimus Green Orlando Breck Ocey Gump Clyde Breck and others in a lively wholesome show with comic scenes and touches of pathos
United Press Dispatches from Indianapolis note hog receipts at 6,060 with prices steady to 25 cents lower. Heavies to 12.50 to 13.00, mediums 12.85 to 13.00, common to choice 13.25 to 13.40, bulk sales 13.00 to 13.30. Cattle receipts 1,200 and dull. steers 8.00 to 9.00, cows and heifers 6.50 to 11.00. Sheep 900 with strength. top 7.00 for sheep, lambs to 14. Calves 800 with strength. top 13.50, bulk 13.00 to 13.50.
K. E. Morris of Oolitic and formerly of Jasonville is appointed manager of the A. & P. grocery in this city. He is an experienced grocer and is expected to grow the store’s trade.
About 100 employees gathered at Shady Beach on White River for the Hoosier Coal Mining Company second annual outing and picnic held Sunday in Carlisle Indiana.
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