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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
2
The notice lists advance payment requirements for mail subscriptions and discontinues unless renewed. It provides carrier, in-state, and out-of-state rates with yearly, half-year, and monthly options. Advertising rates include per inch pricing, reading notices, and terms for contracts. obituaries and social notices follow line rates. classified ads are one cent per word with a 26 cent minimum.
The column muses on political and scientific topics with playful, sometimes caustic asides. It references Herr Wilhelm’s search for a position in the sun, debates on evolution and Genesis, and critiques of public figures like Bryan and Rockefeller, wrapping with a note on Maine and prohibition.
A hunted man seeks shelter at Mrs. Evans’s pine shanty after killing a man over cards. She hides him and aids his escape while the sheriff searches the place. The pair discuss happiness and fate as he leaves, revealing a red scar on his left hand.
A noisy clutter of classified notes lists veterinary services by Dr. H O Woodrow with office at 210 North Main St and TB testing, piano trade offers, hemming and dressmaking by Clara Coffman at 389 B St NE, Elizabeth Nixon typing services, a large sale of a three room house with furniture for 950 dollars, a baby buggy, metal scrap collection, frying chickens for 25 cents a pound by Charles W Johnson, a 12 gauge trap grade shotgun sale by Curt Heaton in Jasonville Indiana, a companion or helper position by a high school senior, a sewing bunga low apron order via Hill Garment Factory Auburn NY, Watkins products sales opportunity in Linton, and a horse wagon and harness offered by Wm Franklin.
Judge Raulston’s ruling that scientific testimony will not be permitted in the evolution trial was expected. The jury’s verdict is seen as foregone, and Scopes is deemed to have violated the statute. Supreme Court judges hold life positions and are not swayed by prejudice or fanaticism. If the court fails to declare the monkey law unconstitutional, faith in the court will be shaken.
A Washington government printing shop engraver paid a hotel bill with a $20 yellow-back gold certificate. The clerk hesitated, doubting its value, until the engraver insisted it was legal tender and used the note to prove its worth before contacting a house detective.
Greensburg report states Mr and Mrs William E Jackson are confined in the county jail after being locked in by friends. Marion police report Leroy Smith confessed to robbing his best friend of 220 dollars and buying an auto with the funds. Barr Medlin from Rosenburg shows nine large bass as proof of being Grant counties top fisherman. John Reardon, 76, a St Paul resident, died at the breakfast table. The annual midsummer printers state conference will be held in Crawfordsville over the weekend.
A fine son, Benny Lee, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Openshaw yesterday. Both the mother and Benny Lee are doing nicely.
A stray Vancouver Province gag mocks hiring bias with a cruel remark about a cook applicant. Jones voices distrust based on appearance while his wife defends reputation. The dialogue skewers prejudice in hiring and suggests sensitivity to women judged by looks.
Mr and Mrs Lee Rooksberry hosted a summer camp gathering near Newberry to honor their son Ralph who landed an 11 pound catfish. A crowd from the city enjoyed the outdoors, a big fish feast, pineapple ice cream and plentiful fixings in a log cabin riverside setting with guests including Troy West Donald Haseman Helen Harry Alf Beasley and others.
Mr and Mrs Charles I Page of Third Street Southwest welcome a fine husky son born this morning. The baby has been named Charles Willis Page.
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