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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
2
A brief market item lists grain prices including old wheat at 2,028 dollars per unit and corn both old and new around 1.20 dollars for old and 0.90 to 1.00 dollars for new. oats at 54 to 56 cents and Timothy hay at about 16 dollars.
Rates listed for various durations and regions including Indiana and outside areas. Mentions single column space, per inch, line reading notices, and permanent contracts. Also notes obituaries and social or news announcements billed at regular line rates and a penny per word with a 25 cent minimum.
Herbert Priest announces candidacy for Clerk of the City of Linton, pending Republican primary voters. The piece also includes assorted editorial comments on foreigners, Lenin, La Follette, the saloon, media, Sun Yat-Sen, and speculative political notes.
A remark notes that worries about future generations may be exaggerated since many are expected to hold steady government posts as inspectors or similar positions.
The local American Legion has shown commendable activity and aims to provide a suitable home or clubhouse. The organization calls for public support to enhance its public service and community involvement efforts.
The local senior high school may participate in an oratorical contest conducted by the Indianapolis News on the constitution of the United States. A decision is pending. If accepted, the public speaking department will oversee with Miss Kathryn McKissick in charge. Orations must be original, though contestants may receive coaching on delivery.
Karl Newman of 560 Street Northeast reports his wife Mrs Newman returned home after surgery at Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis. Doctors found no brain tumor but removed skull pressure causing trouble. She was progressing fairly well when he called the hospital last night.
The life society met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs J C Fritz. After a brief business period the afternoon was spent socially with dainty refreshments and a good attendance.
Fort nightly club will meet Friday afternoon hosted by Mrs William H Stewart at her home on A street northeast.
Mrs. Chas Snider of Gosh en Indiana reports in the News Times that Sorbol Quadruple removed goitres from both her daughters. One goitre disappeared completely and the other is scarcely noticeable after using less than two bottles. The product is colorless and applied externally, available at Hamilton's drug store and other drug stores. write Sorbol Company, Mechanicsburg, Ohio for details.
A group gathered at Miss Esther Duhne’s home to honor newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moss, who wed Saturday. Gifts emerged from a mysterious box as Gaynelle Workman and Fern Plew won prizes in games, with Samuel Curtis taking a mixed heart contest. Refreshments followed as attendees listed include Gaynelle Workman, Fern Plew, Esther Duhne, Williminia Oeffler, Jack Workman, William Strietelmeier, Clovis Frye and Sam Curtis.
Mrs R F Tison of Dugger visited Linton on business. Mrs Lesta Gastineau traveled to Bloomfield this morning on business. Mrs James Priest and her son Junior are visiting relatives in Sullivan for a few days. Mr and Mrs Henry Humphreys went to Indianapolis to spend a few days. Mrs Lucille Slunt, guest of her sister Miss Beulah Ellis, left for Richmond. Mr and Mrs Will Brown visiting relatives here returned to Terre Haute accompanied by Ms Harry Brown.
The Amicitia class of the First Christian Sunday school will hold a valentine party tomorrow evening at 7 30 at Miss Zenobia Denham’s home 290 B street northeast Each member should bring 10 cents a valentine and a guest.
The Merry Messengers class will host a valentine party at teacher Miss Zilpha Noel's home at 25 KK Street NW Friday at 7 o'clock. Members should bring a valentine for the valentine box.
The Keystone Bible class of the Baptist Sunday school will hold its regular monthly business and social meeting at the home of Mrs. D. A. Stewart on Secord and H streets northwest at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. There will be important business and every member is urged to attend.
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church will hold a market at Coleman's meat shop on North Main street Saturday February 7. Cakes chicken pies and bread will be sold with cherry pies a specialty.
Mrs Clara Tapp will entertain Hyacinth club members tomorrow afternoon. Members are asked to be ready to answer roll call with a current event topic.
The L A W club will meet with Mrs Karl Wolford at her home on Ninth street northeast tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock.
A choir practice is announced for tonight at seven o'clock at the Baptist church. All members are urged to attend.
Bidding for the Indiana home for aged and infirm Knights of Pythias members their wives widows and orphans is active in Seymour Logansport Terre Haute and Marion with several cities leading the competition.
Classified notice segment advertises a two room house for rent inquire Kenneth Maddox West Linton and an 11 acre property with a six room house barn garage fruit and fine water at Lyons for sale inquire Samuel J Sparks Lyons Ind. The item includes a bar gain and notes the terse dating as 5t2p.
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