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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1925
Page
3
The Linton Daily Citizen comments on William Jennings Bryan's presidential bid, humorously predicting he will not outperform past efforts. The piece notes American efficiency experts should aid the coal industry and mentions Chief Justice Taft vacationing in Canada. It also references Senator Norris declining the Progressive leadership and France ready to discuss debts with creditors.
Virtually every municipality pursues growth over quality fueling bandits. The snippet warns that rushing to a bigger city benefits corrupt actors and undermines true civic improvement.
Six persons were killed in Indiana motor accidents yesterday with fourteen injured. The casualty reports echo wartime losses yet reflect a grim daily toll now familiar to readers.
Governor Kid Jackson is pressed by petitioners in Sullivan County to dismiss Prosecuting Attorney Norvall K. Harris, a foe of the Klan, and to replace another active prosecutor, Mr Remy, who prosecutes the governor’s ally ex Dragon Stephenson.
Lake County banks establish a value system for bank bandits, assigning 2500 dollars for dead robbers and 1000 dollars for live ones. The Lake County Bankers Protective Association, formed to counter bank robberies, will arm deputy sheriffs for member banks and reward telephone operators who alert authorities with 25 dollars.
Valparaiso Indiana July 20 Harry Diamond who was electrocuted at the state prison as punishment for the murder of his wife Nettie Diamond left an estate of 75000 it is shown by the Indiana Harbor National bank Diamond was alleged to have killed his wife on a motor trip between Mast Chicago and their home at Gary The prosecution attempted to show that Diamond desired his wifes estate.
Indianapolis market report shows hog receipts 4006 with prices mostly down 10 to 15 cents. heavies to 13.75, mediums 13.75 to 14.00, bulk 14.00 to 14.25. Cattle receipts 700 with steadier prices. steers 10.00 to 12.60, cows and heifers 8.00 to 11.75. Sheep 300 receipts, top 7.00. lambs up to 8.50. Calves 400 receipts, market higher. top 11.40, bulk 10.50 to 11.00.
Miss Adria Humphreys had her tonsils removed this morning. Mrs. Lydia Flynn of Switz City underwent an appendectomy this afternoon for appendicitis.
In a tense backstage drama Minnie Seldon steels herself for a difficult scene as Jim Rogers and Redburn battle illness and competition. Aiding Minnie, Rogers pushes her to perform while Redburn feigns sickness to boost her moment, revealing a secret romance between Minnie and Redburn as the curtain rises.
Ident J A Macready at a Dayton dinner quips that air travel is becoming common and jokes about names for air fiends. He proposes options like aerogipelas flyphoid inflow enza and settles on skyatica as the best label.
A Kansas health jury lists the 18 most useful household first aid drugs. Items include aspirin tablets, boric acid, hydrogen peroxide, castor oil, zinc oxide, glycerin, ammonia spirits, milk of magnesia, and olive oil among others.
A farmer forces a novice to plow behind two strong horses. After two hours the man returns exhausted and complains he cannot hold the plow as the horses pull it away from him, calling the task impossible.
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