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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
2
The column lists mail and outside Indiana advertising rates, printing costs and contract terms. It includes per inch and per line charges, classified word rates, and mentions obituaries and card notices. The text also contains humorous quotes about crime under prohibition and historical references, urging readers to study advertisements in the Citizen for yearlong value.
On the eve of the election for the United Mine Workers of America, District No. 11 shows unusual interest amid fewer active mines. Indiana is expected to back John L. Lewis for national president, with Philip Murray as vice president and William Green as secretary treasurer, opposing Staples and Nearing in respective races.
Hoofsly markets show hogs at best heavies around 8.35 to 8.85. Steers graded good to choice fetch 9.50 to 10.00, calves 7.00 to 8.00, bulls 34.25 down to 5.00. Wagon market notes costs and corn prices near 1.20 to 1.25 for old, 0.90 for new, oats 0.54 to 0.56, Timothy hay 17.00 to 18.00.
Odon residents push for the Knights of Pythias proposed state home to shelter orphans and widows of members. The local lodge, strong and wealthy, pledges strong support with Lemuel Gadberry donating six acres near town as a building site for the project.
The Service class will meet with Mrs William Terrell Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock instead of 2. Each member should bring an article for the prize bag.
Coleman and Sons offer a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who broke into their slaughter house on December 5 and stole meats, with similar rewards for prior thefts at the same location.
All patients in Freeman City Hospital are reported to be doing nicely with steady improvements and stable conditions across the facility.
The 1923 and 1924 annual immigration reports show U S intake rising from 309 556 in 1922 to 522 919 in 1923 and 706 896 in 1924. European sources drive most of the increase while immigration from Turkey and southern and eastern Europe falls from near 1 000 000 in 1914 to 150 000 in 1924 with notable gains from England Ireland Germany Scandinavia British North America and Mexico.
Telephone bills are due at the New Home Telephone company office by the 16th of each month. Service may be cut off if unpaid by the 10th. Office hours are 8 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. 3410¢.
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