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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

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Linton plan spurs co operative sales across towns

The Citizen reports that merchants in Vincennes Washington Clinton Brazil Sullivan and Lebanon are adopting co operative sales akin to Linton plans to boost trade. The piece argues co operative advertising cuts costs and creates a unified storefront appeal drawing in families and rural patrons while newspapers benefit from broader ad spend and local business growth.

Citizen Vincennes Washington Clinton Brazil Sullivan Lebanon Linton Persimmons

Linton High School Basketball Schedule Preview

Linton High School faces Lyons tonight in the first meeting since 1923 with Washington township fans backing the team. Saturday brings a trip to Bicknell as the locals aim to beat the unknown Bicknell squad and claim another win.

Linton High School Lyons Linton Washington Township Bicknell Bicknell Bunch

Attorney General Gilliam Takes Oath In Indiana

Indiana's new attorney general A. L. Gilliam formally assumed office today after being sworn in by Circuit Court Judge Pattee in South Bend. The ceremony followed his early morning oath, marking the start of his tenure. Gilliam succeeds U. S. Lesh as state chief legal officer.

International News Service Indianapolis Indiana A. L. Gilliam U. S. Lesh Gilliam Circuit Court Pattee South Bend

Amazon Spiders Trap Birds With Camouflaged Doors

In the Amazon, several spider species use camouflaged ground trap doors to capture and eat birds. Birds alight on these doors and fall into pits or tunnels where spiders lie in wait for prey.

Amazon

Coal Industry Sees 1924 as Hard Year Says UMWA

A statement from the United Mine Workers of America headquarters in Indianapolis describes 1924 as a hard year for the bituminous coal industry. It notes idled mines, limited work, and unemployment among soft coal miners, with non union companies in West Virginia and Kentucky cutting wages and prices, harming workers and provoking public indifference. The union pledges to assist and organize affected miners, aiming for higher living standards in 1925.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America West Virginia Kentucky

Death of Flack Child in Dugger Road Area

Gilbert Flack Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Flack of the Dugger road northwest of the city, died early today. Survived by parents and two sisters Amy Margaret and Mary Jane. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Gilbert Flack, Jr Jesse Flack Dugger Road Amy Margaret Mary Jane

Circe the Enchantress Ends Run at Grand Theatre

Mae Murray stars in Circe the Enchantress the grand finale screening tonight with James Kirkwood opposite. The program includes a jazz band score and the educational comedy Crushed. The weekend feature The Girl on the Stairs with Patsy Ruth Miller opens Friday night.

Circe the Grand Mae Murray Ibanez James Kirkwood Miss Murray Patsy Ruth Miller

Third Party Call For Convention Issued

William H. Johnston, chairman, issued a formal call for a February 21 convention in Chicago to determine whether a third party for progressive political action should be created. The meeting aims to unify factions and decide if a new third party is needed.

International News Service Washington Chicago William H. Johnston

Aviator Sergeant Shoots Young Woman in Michigan Today

Mt. Clemens Michigan Jan 1 Mrs Imogene Trombley 17 was shot and killed by Staff Sergeant Joseph Ryan of the Selfridge flying field after a New Year party Ryan then turned the pistol on himself and is believed to be dying A second man present is being sought The New Year in Linton started out this morning by reminding folks that it pays to watch your step A few residents broke resolutions and fell on slippery walks Ice covered streets and heavy snow at noon

International News Service MT. Clemens, Mich Imogene Trombley Joseph Ryan Selfridge Flying Field Ryan Linton

Abandoned Babe Finds Home With Indiana Couple

A newborn girl found at the Williams home on State Road 12 near Worthington Indiana may be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williams. A handwritten note from the mother explains the baby’s care and its hope for a good home, while the couple weighs the final decision.

Worthington Ind Claude Williams State Road 12 Williams

Local Guests Depart After Delightful Morning Event

Misses Helen Goodson Ce celia Goodson Velma Doyle Helen Roberts Evelyn King Iane Wright Messrs. Ross Doidge Hubert Hudson Armand Bordenet Maurice Dye John Talbott Bill Morris Robert Brown Rex Perkins Guy Gilligan Fred McPhail attended a gathering. In the early hours of morning the guests departed after a most delightful time.

Helen Goodson Cecelia Goodson Velma Doyle Helen Roberts Evelyn King Iane Wright Messrs Ross Doidge Hubert Hudson Armand Bordenet Maurice Dye John Talbott Bill Morris Robert Brown Rex Perkins Guy Gilligan Fred McPhail

British Note on American Reparations Claims

The British foreign office sent a lengthy note to the United States regarding the American claim for reparations. It suggests a solution may lie in extending the occupation cost payments and having the United States use part of the annuity to cover claims.

OS International News Service London British Foreign Office Today United States

Auto Owners Granted Grace Until Feb 15

Indiana state automobile department sets February 15 as the deadline for displaying 1925 license plates on all cars. Manager H D McClelland announced the new plates went on sale December 15.

Indianapolis Jan. . L State Automobile Department H. D. McClelland

Young People Welcome New Year At Iane Wright Party

Miss Iane Wright entertained many young people at her K street northwest home with a watch party. Music and dancing filled the evening. Evelyn King Helen Goodson and Frank Richardson won contests. A fortune telling feature hinted at 1925 outcomes. Guests made New Year resolutions at midnight and enjoyed chocolate pie sandwiches pickles and cocoa after the hour.

Iane Wright K” Street Evelyn King Helen Goodson Frank Richardson

Worthington Divorce Case In Circuit Court

Bloomfield reports Nancy A. Chilson files for divorce from Marshall D. Chilson after forty years in Worthington. She alleges neglect and domestic strife including his hostility toward her chickens and resulting harm to her flock. The case proceeds before Judge Van Buskirk.

Worthington Citizen Bloomfield Bureau Hell Nancy A. Chilson Marshall D. Chilson Marshall Nancy van Buskirk

Four Victims Buried Amid Mrs Hoboughs Ire In Indiana

In Logansport Indiana the funeral for four shotgun victims is delayed as relatives stay away. Emma Hobough, 30, confesses to the killings during a spell of insanity and is held at a state hospital for the insane. Grand jury to indict. sanity commission to be named. possible commitment to Long Cliff Hospital.

Logansport Ind Emma Hobough Jno. Bassler John Vola Fred Bassler John Bassler Henry J. J. Stanton Merle M. Wall Paul Souder Circuit Court

Ex Hoosier commits death by own action at capital

Earl d H Grant 26 year old former Washington Indiana chauffeur shot himself through the heart in Potomac park Washington yesterday. His friend Alexander T Speck also of Washington waited in a nearby automobile in which police seized a quantity of corn whisky.

Washington Earl d H. Grant Ind Potomac Park Alexander T. Speck

Bishop Hughes Declares Lazy Ministers Sinful

Chicago January 1 Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal church told about fifty clergy from across the country that a minister who does not study, buy new books, and stay at his best is a sinner, offering sharp rebuke to complacent clergy.

Chicago Edwin Holt Hughes Methodist Episcopal Church

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