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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
2
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In Madison Virginia Hoover speaks to citizens about why presidents retreat to fishing as a quiet refuge for refreshing the mind and clarifying thoughts. He compares to Izaak Walton and notes that nature’s equalizer with fishes hints at democratic depravity and the limits of public life.
An editorial urges Linton to adopt a modern garbage collection system, arguing that neglect in smaller cities risks disease and even loss of life. It warns that unchecked alley dumps in smaller communities resemble larger cities’ health threats and calls for action.
Three youths arrested in Chicago for gum running claim they were raising money to pay for their education. The report notes that earlier city officials offered college students spy jobs to “work their way through college,” and observes how some youths might now exploit such schemes to profit, using rum as a motive to learn.
Reported figures show hot dog consumption slipping from 83 million to 82 million in a year with no quality decline cited. National Stand owners Association attributes the drop to the brisk rise of the barbecue sandwich.
Caddies at the local country club will compete in a nine hole elimination match Saturday at 9 AM. The four top scorers advance to a Labor Day morning championship at 8 AM. Golfers should expect a spirited finish as the caddies compete.
Public invited to weekly supper at the U B church basement each Saturday from 4 to 7 PM. Chicken menu priced at three cents per spoonful.
Mr W T Cramer a 70 year old carpenter at 1808 High street Ft Wayne Indiana credits Hoyt's Compound with correcting chronic bowel trouble restoring normal bowels easing dizzy spells and improving sleep He reports kidney strength return and renewed energy praising Hoyt's daily in Hamilton's Drug Store and urging others to try the remedy locally through Hoyt Specialists in Linton Indiana part of a growing circulating endorsement program
Miss Margaret Murphy daughter of Alma Murphy of First Street Southeast was operated on for mas toid trouble at St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis Thursday morning. She is doing as well as can be expected. Her mother Mrs James Nolan and Mrs George Gavin were with her. Mrs Gavin and Mrs Nolan returned home last evening.
Mrs. Joseph A. Hays and children express heartfelt thanks to Rev. James Osborn the singers the Fox Hunters association and all local friends for kindness and sympathy after their recent bereavement each word deed and token is recorded on their hearts and shall be remembered.
For sale household goods very reasonable at 349 G Street North EB 302c. Also for sale five months old fleg horn pullets. Joe J Frayser on road 54 59 west of Sunnyside farm 30t2p.
Public notice from street commissioner A. B. McDonald requesting the return of the department's borrowed sewer rod as it is needed. Also includes multiple small advertisements: furnished bedroom for rent at 589 N. Y. Main St. sale of white pork pallets north of Willard L. Swaby. slightly used Underwood typewriter offered by Peay. sale of large sweet melons by Joe Collins of Lyons Indiana near Shiloh Church.
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