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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
2
Advertising rates listed include per single column inch and per inch for subsequent insertions. Reading notices charged per time, with 10 cent rates for permanent contracts. Obituaries and ecards of banks or announcements not purely social or news character priced at regular line rates. Classified advertising priced at one cent per word with a 25 cent minimum for first insertion.
A New York church plans an electric Broadway sign to call worshippers, drawing mixed reactions. The piece argues advertising is an accepted modern tool for organizations seeking public patronage and notes its ancient roots, Pompeii posters, and shifting ethical views among professions.
A traveler notes how other cities advertise spaces with clear signs to park while here signs always say don't. The author laments the scarcity of welcoming parking notices and the loud cues from cluttered, jammed ears.
If Linton residents want guests from nearby towns and beyond, giving them parking space would do more than any other action. It's a hard matter to control, but the end goal is worthwhile if achievable.
Abe Martin muses on whether radio sets lure more people downtown than keep them at home and jokes that a woman hides her age in these times.
A concise reflection describes a sturdy land standing tall despite more than forty legislatures in session, implying strength and optimism without detail on events or locations. The tone is formal and reverent, focusing on endurance of governance.
A fragment notes a proposal to raise congressmen salaries contingent on them pledging to curb vocal opposition. It reflects a political bargaining mood and the incentive plan tied to behavior, with no further specifics on amount or enforcement.
Mrs Homer McBride will entertain the members of the Chum circle at her home Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. All members are asked to be prompt.
The W. O. O. W. will hold a regular meeting tonight with business of importance to be transacted. Every member is urged to attend. John R. Morgan Clerk.
A soup supper is scheduled at the U B church Tuesday from 4 30 to 7 30 o clock. Funds will likely support church activities with chili and vegetable soups hamburger pie and coffee served.
An advertisement lists Oregon boxed apples including Spitz Yellow Newtons and Jonathans priced at 75e per box with contact Joe Beasley for orders or inquiries.
The piano player is in the hospital and the Moose dance is postponed. A later date will be announced.
The Elite society will host a ranch on Wednesday at the home of Mrs J F Curry located at 379 G street northeast.
A terse city legal notice references the law and a public safety push. Officials signal steps to curb a recent spike in crime while urging residents to cooperate, with deadlines and actions to be announced at the next council session.
Indianapolis report says Governor Ed Jackson will have his administration leaders introduce measures in the renewal assembly within the next week. Speaker Harry G. Leslie said conferences are now underway with the governor and certain leaders present.
In Indianapolis Indiana E S Shumaker superintendent of the Indiana Anti Saloon league declared that prohibition has increased school enrollment reduced bread lines and cut free lodging houses. He cited national progress with savings of over 2.5 million dollars from saloons and a drop in Keeley cures with two college students in Indiana now where one existed seven years ago and 1500 high school students then.
A birthday surprise supper honored Earl Bryan at his Dugger home on his 19th birthday. Relatives gathered Saturday evening to celebrate with a large feast. Attendants included Ross Davis, Lorene, Frank Chambers and children Blanche Ma/Mabel Floyd Homer Opal Bryan Ma Mrs. Dave Taylor and daughter Blanche Charles Shop Tow Thelma Austin Taylor and Lawrence Ruth Hope Marl Bryan and Bernard. They all wished him many more happy birthdays.
Members of the W. W. I. club gathered last evening at Mrs. Earl Aikin’s home hosted by Miss Frances Hindman. The venue featured valentine decorations, dancing, radio and piano music. Refreshments included sandwiches, celery, brick ice cream, cake and hot chocolate for attendees Tone Bauldyman, Aileen Brown, Irene Franklin, Gladys Campbell, Audrey Cadwell, Frances Hindman and Mrs. Earl Aikin.
A Citizen office notice reports two tan left-foot oxford shoes found on local streets at different times. One shoe includes a pair of silk stockings rolled at the top. The paper asks the owners, possibly one or two women, to claim them so they can be mated. no questions asked.
The Dorcas circle of the Christian church will hold an all day meeting at the church tomorrow. Ladies are asked to bring something already prepared for the noon lunch.
The Hiawatha club will hold an all day meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary Kinney on East Vincennes street.
Miss Genevieve Grass entertained the Muchacha club at her home with all active members present. Guests enjoyed crossword puzzles music and dancing followed by refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Marion Mount. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Ndith Maxwell.
Linton Chapter No. 152 will hold Royal Arch degree work tonight led by E. W. Stewart the High Priest.
Classified section lists coal prices from Victory Goal Co and Frank Dean, lost items including a tan suitcase, a brown size 4 ladies oxford, and a school heater for sale. Also mentions job offer in Linton, real estate trades, rental offers, and various sale items from local businesses. Includes Watkins Home Necessities invite and local shop ads.
Horatio Hunt III, longtime city and Greene County figure and former county commissioner, is seriously ill at his sister Mrs. Hannah Newman's home on A Street Southeast. He has been ill since Christmas Day.
The Bay View club met at the library last evening to discuss Shakespeare's Jam Jet. Mrs. Floyd McCullough gave a fine presentation and quotations from Shakespeare delighted all.
The parent teacher association of the junior high school will meet at the school building tomorrow evening at 7 o clock. Parents of children in the lower grades are also asked to attend this meeting.
The Biological Survey notes that bat snakes are susceptible to their own venom and may die from a self bite. Snakes rarely bite themselves unless severely injured or enraged and unable to seek help from mentors.
Fr Strietelmeier at 125 First St S offers four unfurnished rooms with furnace heat. Contact EB 20638 for details.
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