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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
2
Rates listed for single column ads and notices, with per inch and per line prices, plus minimums and contracts. The text strings various quips on prohibition, home ownership, and a note on Carrie Chapman Catt about abolishing war, reflecting period attitudes and humorous asides.
The speaker claims hindrance since taking office and invites Haynes to recount his entry to office without influence from politicians. The remark suggests a disputed path to power and seeks clarification on true circumstances surrounding his accession.
A humorous note on January wearing itself out two days at a time and the idea of taking stock for 1925. A woman near Sullivan collided with a car while chasing her cow, injuring both, and a joke suggests legislature pass bumper laws for pedestrians.
Will Pope led an excellent song service with two fine numbers by the Olive Branch church male quartet during the evangelistic services at the Baptist church. The pastor preached a splendid sermon titled The King's Highway. A large attendance filled the meeting.
The Amicus club met with Miss Isbel Heitman on Wednesday evening for a regular business session followed by Valentine themed games and contests. Prizes were won by Mrs. Oscar Haseman, Mrs. Haldon Beasley and Miss Bertha Richardson. Refreshments were served in a novel manner.
Chicago January reports May wheat surpassing 2 dollars a bushel reaching 2.05 on the day and closing at 2.05 the highest price outside wartime in over fifty years. Traders and foreign buyers moved 90 to 100 million bushels with many profits taken recently. Flour futures rise with Minnesota spring patents at 10.90 to 11.65 per barrel and millers eye 12.0 soon.
Twenty five little girls gathered at Ruth Marie Watsons home for a valentine party. The Golden Rule Sunday school class of the Christian church, taught by Mrs. Mur Haseman, hosted the event with valentine games and a bursting valentine box. Each guest received a valentine from Ruth Marie Watson, and the class voted to stay for morning church. A monthly meeting plan was announced with Little Miss Jona Jean Haywood hosting February. refreshments of sandwiches and cocoa were served.
Miss Edith Wright is spending the day in Sullivan. Mrs. Tom Hanna of Bloomington is visiting relatives. Mrs. Henry Novus was in Bicknell to see her mother, Mrs. Vincent Legrou, formerly of Linton, who is ill.
Friends report Mrs Cather Taylor, long householder at 510 H Street Northeast, remains unwell at her residence with no improvement since last update.
The officers and finance committee of the Live Wire Bible class of the Baptist Sunday school will meet tonight at 6 30 at the office of Joe Ke Beasley.
All unemployed members of Local Union No. 228 are requested to meet at Ashirley Hill mine Friday January 30 at starting time for the purpose of demanding an equal division of work. By Order of Committee.
The Red Men’s lodge fish fry scheduled for Saturday evening has been postponed. No new date announced.
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