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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
2
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A editorial note argues that shorter hours and improved thrift lead to real happiness and progress through purposeful work. It contrasts ancient toil with modern recreation, praises use of spare time for arts, study, sport, and philanthropy, and warns that idle living harms health and wealth. The piece also critiques Russia, domestic bandits, a Hindu prophecy about a dark horse president, and flapper era comments.
William Johnson of this city has purchased the Bankers Trust Catering at 146 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis. Johnson will assume charge Monday. He previously operated the Opera House restaurant here and later ran a grocery business in Bicknell. Carl Poe will manage the grocery and meat store while Johnson retains his Linton interest and residence.
June 1 1918 reports Poe crossing the Oise repulsed on the right bank. West of Soissons Germans counter at the beachhead. Germans reach the Marne at Charte s and Jourgonne. In Flanders American forces conduct heavy raids on the Picardy front and push the line about 300 yards.
The American Legion drum corps and color guard from Vincennes will perform at the city park Sunday afternoon. Commander John Sephee Keker arranged the event to draw a crowd and invite nearby posts. The 21 member unit tours southern Indiana to promote the Fourth of July celebration in Vincennes, with Fort Sarrison soldiers aiding in a sham battle alongside Princeton’s field artillery. A large crowd is anticipated for the parade and concert in Vincennes.
Indiana Bankers Association warns merchants to beware bogus payroll checks of Swift & Co drawn on Indiana National Bank. Two checks cashed for 50 dollars each, numbers 649, pink and green paper, payable to Harry Spencer. Battery service stations singled out for alert.
Citizens urged to contribute to a fund for a replacement fence around Old Linton Cemetery. The current fence is dilapidated, and donations may be made to James M. Humphreys or Henry Klink.
Three Eye League results list Terre Haute over Danville 6 to 2, Bloomington 3 over Evansville 0, and Decatur 9 to 7 over Quincy. Springfield 9 beat Peoria 4. National League matches see Boston 9 over Philadelphia 4 and Pittsburgh 8 to 2 St. Louis. American League openers show Detroit 9 beat Cleveland 5, New York 4 over Washington, Chicago 7 over St. Louis. Philadelphia and Boston tied to Iain. In American Association Indianapolis 2 edged Louisville 1 while Toledo 7 topped Columbus 8.
President L A Downs of the Sinois Central System states in his June letter that fast freight saves time and brings buyers and sellers closer, reducing transit immobilization and large stockpiles. He notes small loads raise costs, hindering rate reductions, and urges postponement of further cuts to preserve service quality.
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