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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1925
Page
2
Advertising rates listed per single column inch with separate charges for reading notices and obituaries. Permanent contract terms available on application. Classified ads priced at one cent per word with a 25 cent minimum for first insertion. Some garbled text noted in the rate lines.
A town editorial argues buying away from Linton harms buyers and merchants. It praises local stores for four essentials quantity quality price and delivery. It warns that out-of-town shopping is a costly habit that sacrifices personal service and local responsibility.
The head of the Illinois asylum for insane says Russell Scott isn’t crazy. Alienists may need a new concept of insanity to save him from the noose as cell shock proves no permanent solution.
Dorothy Ellingson, a California flapper, was sentenced for murdering her mother. The article notes relief that she will go to jail rather than return to the cinema.
A cor respondent notes people reportedly take drinks in view of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League headquarters and suggests that action should be considered to address the behavior.
Scientists at the University of Chicago declare that wearing fewer clothes stimulates health. The statement may also serve as a rationale for evolving women’s fashion trends.
An Indiana newspaper laconically notes that the prohibition unit remains unchanged as it shifts to remove political affairs. The piece speaks in a terse tone, defining the state of enforcement as routine, with emphasis on maintaining normal operations despite reforms.
A fragment suggests a renowned female swimmer may attempt a bold crossing of the English Channel if conditions allow. The note hints at endurance and a determined push toward the opposite shore, framed as a speculative scenario.
A terse observation likens France to a person composing an income tax return on the fly. The sharp analogy hints at irregularities or improvisation in handling fiscal matters.
APatho-Neurometer promises free service to locate trouble across any body part. The device claims to diagnose issues from brain to extremities with one test, appealing to patients seeking rapid results and broad diagnostic coverage.
Superintendent Hartman reported a tentative agreement on renewing the light and power contract. The existing three year deal may become a five year term with some advocating ten years. Hartman believes five years could benefit the city amid general price declines.
Monte Banks stars in Racing Luck at the Grand tonight with strong audience reaction from last night’s showing. The program also features an Aesop fable and Mrs. Coleman at the Grand. Next week tours include Betty Compson and Adolphe Menjou in The Fast Set, Elinor Glyn’s Man and Maid with Lew Cody, and Single Wives with Corinne Griffith and Milton Sills.
Copyright 1925 United Press lists radio highlights across major stations. Programs include the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, U S Marine Band, Grand Central Theatre, and Coo Coo Club with air times from 7 to 9 p m on stations WJZ WGY WRC KSD WOAW WTAM and others.
National League results include Chicago defeating Boston 6 to 4, New York 4 over St. Louis 8 in ten innings, Cincinnati 12 over Brooklyn 7, Pittsburgh 10 over Philadelphia 9. American League games saw Boston 2 over Cleveland 1, Detroit 8 over Philadelphia 1, Washington 3 over Chicago 2, St. Louis 1 over New York 0. American Association tallies list St Paul 10 over Columbus 5, Louisville 11 over Milwaukee 6, Indianapolis 6 over Kansas City 5, Toledo 10 over Minneapolis 1. Three Eye League scores show Terre Haute 5 over Bloomington 2, Evansville 8 over Quincy 4, Springfield 8 over Decatur 2, Peoria 9 over Danville 0.
The piano pupils of Mrs. Mary Watson will present a recital at the First Christian church Monday evening at 8 o clock. Participants include Sophia Kate Scholl Martha Jane Small Loren Green Jona Jean Ham Kathryn Daubenspeck Barbara Haig Bessie Bredeweg Anna Bredeweg Rennis Wolfe Vera Wolfe Rosemary Humphreys Jane Fry Dorothy Louise Hodges Lillian Cunningham Reath Mitchell Virginia Lee Small Fanny Asrey Eunice Campbell William Gilbreath Russell Abrams Helen Trinkle Mary Ruth Haig Opal Beckwith Ethel Saucer man Doris Delong Gwendolyn Gil bert Eeith O'Brien and Mignon Christy.
The College Wall school Parent-Teacher Association met last night in the regular business session. An ice cream festival was announced for September 11. Plans were made to assure a good time for everybody from grandmother to baby.
Word reached Linton relatives yesterday that Mrs William Madison of Adams New York would undergo an operation there immediately. No details of the procedure or its outcome have been received. Mrs Madison was formerly Miss Alma Allsop of this city.
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