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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
3
The heaviest Maine maple stands in the dooryard of the Hurd homestead at Fryeburg Harbor. Tourists stop to admire it and often measure it. Circumference one foot from the ground is 28 feet, and at its narrowest point around 22 feet.
School examination responses reveal students producing humorous or incorrect definitions. One reply claims "The Wolf made war on Little Red Riding Hood" in answer to a question about Quebec. Other mistaken answers include "an Irish bull is a male cow" and "cereals are films shown at the pictures."
Vincennes won the 1926 convention city selection for the State Federation of Labor by an overwhelming vote. Indianapolis Sullivan Bloomington and Clinton backed Vincennes as Ft Wayne opposed. Eugene Debs spoke on labor unity and the need to keep capital in check, in his home town.
A license was issued Tuesday August 25 in Indianapolis to Charles Brookshire and Mrs. Margaret Jordan. Both are former Linton residents who recently moved to the city. Their many friends here wish them a long and happy married life.
In Indianapolis on August 28 hog receipts reached 7 000 with market steady to 15e up. Best heavies sold 12 50 to 12 85, medium and mixed 18 00 to 13 25, common to choice 13 50 to 18 75, bulk 18 00 to 13 65. Cattle receipts 600, market steady. steers 8 00 to 13 00, cows and heifers 6 00 to 11 00. Sheep receipts 1 000, market steady. top lambs 7 00, top calves 13 50, bulk 13 00 to 13 50.
Historical note states Lorenzo de Medici nicknamed The Magnificent became sole ruler of Florence after his brother's death in 1748. His free use of wealth sustained his power and leadership at a young age.
The article notes Glasgow Scotland was founded around 560 A D and grew into a center of coal and iron due to its harbor of 206 acres and proximity to the Circle's mouth, shaping its early industrial and commercial prominence.
A soldier may not carry arms except while on duty. All arms are kept under tight surveillance and locked in the arms rack at headquarters when off duty.
A Boston Transcript line notes two of the most pathetic sights are a man crying over a woman’s troubles and a woman laughing at a man’s jokes, reflecting a sharp social observation about gender interaction.
Nicuetana Dr Brady says cabbage is healthful in any form while noting the doctor likely does not smoke, as Toledo Blade records a cautionary health note without endorsing smoking.
Rochester authorities report four people drowned when a rowboat capsized in a heavy sea near Sunset Point late yesterday. The victims are Martin Lebowitz 20 Theodore Lebowitz 17 Anna Moss 18 and Anna Cohen 18 all of Rochester. Walter Meltzer 16 of Brooklyn survived after swimming to shore. The party had been camping at a lakeside park when the boat was swamped in the gale.
The text defines quarter days as the four annual start dates. In England these are March 25 Lady Day, June 24 Midsummer Day, September 29 Michaelmas Day, and December 25 Christmas Day. In the United States law they are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Some states also use May 1 August 1 November 1 February 1 for landlord tenant relations.
Steel has long been used since ancient times yet its first production method is not clearly recorded. Damask steel for sword blades was known in Oriental countries from a distant period.
A Boston writer cites the maxim that nothing in life is permanent but change, noting the brevity of our era and the swift passage of time as a philosophical reflection on existence.
A humorous vignette portrays a girl kissing her father good night. She comments on his scratchiness and tallness, prompting the father to recall shaving that morning. He remarks the beard seems unusually tall for its age. The exchange blends whimsy with a playful parental moment.
In 1874 Germany planned to purchase the island of Porto Rico from Spain but backed down after a United States warning, signaling readiness to defend the Monroe Doctrine.
Named by Captain Cook in 1770 New South Wales earned its designation from the explorer who saw a striking likeness to the Bristol Channel shore of South Wales.
A Michigan copper district mine has an 8,700 foot shaft with an incline of about 88 degrees. It is described as longer than the Brazilian Minas Geraes shaft, which is 6,726 feet deep and vertical.
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