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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1925
Page
3
A display shows one dozen ears of Johnson county White Dent corn from Prof. Arthur Grass of Linton high school near Marco. The ears are large and well filled with solid grain. Grass reports last year’s crop averaged about sixty bushels per acre and was of excellent quality.
Rev Ray Willson of Garrett Indiana will supply the vacancy at First Christian Church Linton following Rev E C Corts departure for Sheridan Indiana. Willson age 32, educated at an Iowa college, previously served three and a half years at Garrett church. He will preach his first sermon March 1 with his family moving to the city to occupy the manse.
The L A W club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Earl Wolford’s home for a Valentine party with a business session games music and a novel contest won by Mrs Roy Hays. Valentines were exchanged and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Carl Lewis. The group will meet in two weeks at Mrs E J Ecker’s home.
William Jack McDonald two-year-old son of Mr and Mrs H D McDonald of Jasonville died at 1130 am at home. Survived by parents two sisters Betty Allen and Jewell and grandparents. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at residence on South Lawton Street. For sale five room bungalow on Ninth St NE EF furnace heat easy payments 2700 James J Humphreys Agency FTtip
La Salle Musical Comedy company closes its four day run at the Grand theatre tonight with two shows. The cast shines with Blackie Blackburn and Harry De Grace delivering notable acts while Daisy DeGrace sings. The feature film The Measure of a Man stars William Desmond, plus an Aesop fable and Mrs Coleman on the organ. Bud Cromwell's orchestra appears Monday for a single performance.
Claude Miller faced Mayor Inman on a charge of intoxication. He pled guilty, was fined ten dollars plus costs, paid the amount, and was released. Miller had been arrested by local officers Friday evening.
Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock Rev. Harry Beckman pastor of the Duger Baptist church will baptize 21 candidates at the First Baptist church of Linton. Linton friends are invited to be present at this service.
Luminous gloves worn by drivers in Paris feature a red light on the back of the extended hand. The light is activated by bringing the thumb and forefinger together.
A newspaper note states that more than 10,900,000 Africans, including Bushmen, Kaffirs, and Hottentots, are counted in South Africa, highlighting the diverse racial groups in the region.
The Ever Ready class of the Baptist Sunday school held a business and social meeting at the church. They voted to hold a market on Saturday February 21 to raise funds for the parsonage. Two contests awarded prizes to Bernice Armstrong and Iris Trinkle.
The Ever Ready class of the Baptist Sunday school elected officers for the ensuing year at a last evening meeting. President Bernice Armstrong. vice president Ruth Poneliet. secretary Daisy Ballard. flower committee Margaret McDonald Vivian Wright Violet Christy Elsie Moss. social committee Helen Trinkle Mabel Thrasher. entertainment committee Helen Hale Edith MacHumphreys Deloris Barnard Mary Johnson.
Robert Stanfill of Jagonville was moved to his home yesterday afternoon. Fred Noel, injured in a mine accident, was transported home to a location north of town this morning.
Officials of the British Board of Agriculture chased a sheep believed to have foot and mouth disease for 28 miles. The animal was finally shot to prevent potential spread.
A historic health survey notes one physician for every 74 Americans, while England shows one physician for about 400 people, and Central Europe averages one doctor per 2,000 to 2,500 residents. The report highlights wide regional disparities in access to medical care.
Indianapolis Feb 7 Hoosiers would get a chance to try their sea legs under a bill before the house establishing an Indiana naval militia with a recruited strength of not more than 1 000 men. The governor could accept a vessel from the federal government for the militia to take an annual two weeks cruise. The measure was introduced jointly by Representatives Murden Carlisle Korft Cooper Harris Plass and Kissinger.
Chicago February 7. B G Dahlberg a Chicago manufacturer told a conservation congress that burning raw coal will eventually be a national crime. He linked national fuel conservation with forest conservation noting coal’s yield of gasoline crude oil lubricants and reduced smoke.
Prairie Maurier notes political handshakes used for milking cows could reduce hired help for four years, suggesting a cycle of change. The remark hints at economic and social shifts tied to agricultural labor in a historical context.
Report asserts fires sparked by lightning are like any other blaze and cannot be extinguished by water, countering a long held belief. Exechanie references support the claim that ignition from lightning behaves like ordinary fires.
A cautionary note urges readers to slow down and avoid overconfidence as prosperity grows. The message underscores vigilance and prudent choices to ensure long term success in a challenging path.
A Des Moines Register opinion reflects on the idea of people judging themselves as above average, noting the paradox in how the average individual views their place within society. It discusses common self perception and its misalignment with statistical averages.
A striking Weimbley pageant episode features hundreds of anti podecan visitas arranging themselves to create a human map of Australia on the parade ground. The event highlights a coordinated display amid the postwar imperial showcase.
Senator Watson of Indiana called at the White House to present Phom ag W Slick of South Bend as the president’s nominee for federal judge. The ceremony introduced Judge TC Coolidge Watson presents new judge nomination details remain unclear in the damaged text.
A puzzled father murmurs about a fearful headache as a child comments on hearing an aching word. The muffled exchange hints at shared worry and a moment of domestic tension without clear context or outcome.
A process has been found to color brass across a spectrum from bright yellow to orange and from red to blue, enabling varied decorative finishes on brass items. The method promises new options for ornaments and hardware.
A concise critique notes that the principal reason there are many fools in office is that there are many out of office. The column offers a sharp, dated political jab reflecting common press sentiment.
A fragment notes Duluth area volunteers and a person described as Gratuitous Help Character. The piece hints at reputation building through aiding others and mentions local involvement in civic or charitable work without detailing specific events or dates.
A compact reflection on how intimate letters from religious leaders have influenced public judgment, noting the lasting impact of personal writings in literary discourse and the legal or cultural reception they receive.
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