07 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
1
A Danville woman has reportedly fasted for forty days and vows not to eat until her husband becomes religious. At press time he had not yielded. The piece also notes curiosities about weather and a curfew plan used in Richmond and other places, with a call to keep under eighteen off streets after 9 pm.
Indianapolis January 7 The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association plans a two day revival meeting February 8 9 under party auspices with a dinner February 8 headlined by Senator Harrison Mississippi and Mrs Olive Belden Lewis Indianapolis Other attendees listed include E W Richards Tuntingburg G W Purcell Vincennes J W Mitchell Jr Greenfield HL B Cox Hartford City George Griffin Spencer and Dale C Rittenberger Anderson.
Rushville Indiana date unclear. Two wood choppers find a cypress box adrift on the Waskland Walker and Earl Miller discover a severed leg inside. The leg appears amputated above the knee and beginning to darken. Police and the county coroner notified.
Chicago January 7 wheat futures rose to day’s highs as news of the Fordney tariff bill passage boosted sentiment. Trading rallied late with gains of 1.25 to 4.25 cents, while corn followed wheat higher on export demand. oats and rye showed mixed moves amid a choppy session.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate committee's recount of the Michigan contest between Senator Truman H. Newberry and Henry Ford shows Ford gaining twelve votes as of yesterday, narrowing Newberry's lead. The announcement came today.
Petersbore Indiana reports Terre Haute operator drilling at Daviden lease. Brice Bement independent of Terre Haute drilled Pia Well to depth of 950 feet. Location set on Waltz aderes near adjoining Bird lease, five miles west in wildcat territory. The operator says Bement is leasing hundreds of acres.
A garbled local text references a July style event and safety concerns. It mentions Cleveland Plain Dealer style commentary and an alderman or local official, signaling a public discussion on a civic celebration or safety plan. The fragment preserves names and place but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Report notes Chap Clark departs Congress ahead of efforts to annex Canada. Oinaha Bee reports the surprise move and its potential political repercussions in Ottawa and Washington.
The note invites attendance on the 26th and 27th for a firsthand look at events or happenings, with the sender expressing excitement and urging personal verification. It references the number 613 but provides no additional context or details.
An advertisement claims Gets It stops corn pain instantly and removes corns completely. Three drops allegedly lift the corn from the skin, letting it be removed with fingers. The product is sold at drug stores, manufactured by BE Lawrence & Co of Chicago, and promoted by Duncan Pharmacy in Linton as the world’s best corn remedy.
Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will on January 22 1921 consummate a temporary loan of 30000 to cover gravel road repair deficits. Notes of at least 500 each will be issued at 6 percent interest with semiannual payments, due in one year. Meeting held January 24 1921 to finalize notes.
French aviator Kronyal achieved a world landing record by the flyer descending within nine feet of the marked spot after rising to a height of 1,000 feet. The feat marks a notable precision in aerial descent and landing accuracy.
Employees of a large brick company in Edwardsville TfL agree to an 18 percent wage reduction on the condition that the company lower brick prices by 2 dollars per thousand.
Dreamland tonight features Neal Hart in Hell's Oasis a red bloody western with TV and 20cc orchestra music. Tomorrow runs a program of western comedy and detective pictures and a big super special Love Madness with Louise Glaum arrives Thursday and Friday.
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