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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1925
Page
2
The Linton Daily Citizen lists subscription prices for in town and mail delivery, advertising rates per column inch and line, and notes obituaries and social notices priced by line or word. It states post office filing as second class, and discontinuation if subscriptions lapse.
In a lively chat with local intelligentsia including old time salesmen the editor introduced spiff a term Webster knew but Nash did not Spiff refers to slow moving goods labeled for sales staff bonus schemes sometimes called S C or sales commission The piece personifies spiff saying every town has its share and prompts readers to decide how to use the term.
The piece laments heavy politicking by near politicians and secret factions as nominations near. It urges selecting a broad-minded mayor and council for the city to endure a four year term.
A Kansas governor, Jonathan Davis, faces insinuations of receiving money to grant pardons. The note hints at serious questions about integrity and the risk public office poses to a person’s reputation.
The text critiques a Wyoming woman’s focus on budgeting over hiring, notes rising income tax talk in the papers, and suggests a shift in political arrangements. It remarks that science is told the truth but often rejected, mentions Ferguson’s sidelining, and asserts US restraint toward Japan to avoid conflict.
Bill Haywood seeks return as labor leader eyes home. Calvins and Coolidge refuse to bow to Congress and dodge renewal of promises. Ma Ferguson insists a woman belongs in the home, even as she governs from the mansion.
Tests conducted by the bureau of chemistry show that gas produced from straw may be used successfully for lighting and heating and as motor fuel. They indicate that using oils for gas production on a larger scale is not practicable.
Extent unclear. reads as a philosophical snippet about living well in one’s place, loving one’s calling, and working diligently and honestly with all people, emphasizing love and unselfishness. No concrete events or entities identified.
A dated tip explains removing iron stains by repeating a lemon juice treatment and allowing the juice to dry in the sun. It notes salt may aid the stain removal and emphasizes repeating the process for best results.
Miss Irene Hamner of Indianapolis visits Miss Dollis Reintjes. Miss Mary Creager of Sullivan stays with Misses Beulah and Jean Laffoon. Mrs. Ethel Axton Hewitt returns from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Joel White plan an extended Clearwater, Maine trip. Mrs. Mary Welch of Whitestown visits Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Bryan. she is Mrs. Bryan's mother. Mrs. Leonard Payton returns home after two weeks with her parents, the Laffoons. John Meek Jr. of Detroit visits two weeks with his parents near the city. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cushing go to Loogootee to see a sick mother. Mrs. Tate's mother improves. Bruce Tate and son return to Robin gon, Illinois after weekend with L. Sharp’s family.
Friends and relatives gathered south of the city to celebrate David Tuttle’s 48th birthday with a surprise visit. The party included extended family from Linton and Lyons, a bountiful supper, and baskets of goodies brought by guests.
Byrd Newsom funeral held yesterday in Mattoon following a life in Linton and Greene county. He was well known in Linton, a brother to the late Mrs. Charles Dixon, and had worked in railroad positions at Mattoon.
The Mothers' club of the First Christian church will not hold an all day meeting tomorrow. Instead they will meet at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs Marl Hageman.
All members and ex service men who wish to join the American Legion gather tonight at eight in the office of Dr Halden Beasley. A mixed dance will be held at Moose Hall Tuesday night with public invited.
Yesterday services at First Christian Church drew large crowds with near four hundred in Bible School. Rev Coris preached two strong sermons to attentive listeners as he prepares to relocate to Sheridan Indiana. The Coris family has won wide regard in the community.
Multiple short notices list FOR SALE OR TRADE items including a Ford truck and Lloyd's baby buggy, plus rentals for four and two room flats, a four-room house, and a two-room house. Also listed are a milk cow, a pony and harness, chickens, farm equipment, a firing cream separator, and a bungalow bargain. Contact numbers and local names such as Gilbreath Bros and Mrs. Carre Creger appear. Several notices seek renters, buyers, or sellers in Linton area.
Miss Mary Creager of Sullivan Mrs Leonard Payton of Martinsville and Miss Juanice Lash with Messrs Raymond Boone and Russell Creager joined noon dinner yesterday at Mr and Mrs C T Laffoon and family in Sullivan setting.
James Nail and Grover French left Sunday for the south driving through. They are headed for Brownsville Texas where they expect to hunt and fish and have a good time for a week or so.
A compact notice promotes using a citizen want ad service to move items quickly. It emphasizes simple steps, broad reach, and practical tips for placing small classified ads. The item category likely includes household goods and personal items for sale locally.
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