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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented office notice outlines post office registration, subscription payments in advance, carrier and mail rates, and advertising costs. It lists per-inch and per-line prices, minimums for obituaries, and policy notes on matter types and discontinuation for nonpayment.
A lurid clipping notes a claimed deafness cure from a 10,000 foot parachute jump by an Ohio woman, deriding parachuteless drops as the alleged remedy. It adds harsh ethnic invective about China, reflecting era prejudice alongside the dubious experiment.
Eugene V Debs is announced as editor of a Socialist publication, a move seen as tying his career to another failed venture. He is likened to theWilliam Jennings Bryan of the Socialist party.
The present drought in Indiana is described as the worst since 1871 with nearly ten inches of average rainfall missing. Farmers and gardeners face a trying season, and the drought tests Lin ton water works as wells decline. If rains do not come soon, drastic measures may be needed to prevent a water famine.
Tomorrow brings a planned community sales day in Linton as merchants showcase unusually attractive offerings amid a spring of slow business. Observers note Linton fares better than average cities, but predict continuing cycles of slump and spur while seasoned businessmen push harder for a strong sales day.
Hartford City Ind June 3 stockholders of the Blackford county bank which closed at noon yesterday will hold a meeting June 13 to determine action. It is planned to liquidate all assets and it is believed all depositors will be paid in full. Frozen loans are believed to have caused the closing. State Bank Examiner Thomas Barr closed the institution at the request of the directors.
In Tulsa Oklahoma a huge natural gas well blew in on Reservoir Hill yesterday afternoon. The flow is estimated by locals at about 52.7 million cubic feet per day. Efforts to cap the well are underway. The property is owned by D R Travis and C W Grimes.
James M. Humphreys of the city park board says one young squirrel has joined the park display and that others are needed. Residents with one or two squirrels to donate can contact any city park board member to arrange disposal.
The Anti Cant Bible class will meet tomorrow at the Christian church in the afternoon for an important business session requiring full attendance.
The weiner roast planned by Clarion club members for tonight has been postponed. A new date will be announced later.
Mr. Glenn A Benjamin will continue violin teaching at 569 Main. The note confirms ongoing instruction and specifies the address as the setting for lessons.
Mrs George OBrien traveled to Sullivan on business Misses Anna Ross and Kitty Long spent the day in Cass Mr and Mrs Jasper Sargent and daughter Barbara Wanda of Bloomington are guests of Mr and Mrs Rufus Suthard
The King's Heralds a children's missionary group of the First M church enjoyed a park picnic yesterday afternoon. They gathered at Miss Sarah Jones's home and traveled to the park where outdoor games and amusements filled the day. Lunch was served and the event was chaperoned by Mrs. Eli Mott, with the next meeting planned to be held at the park.
The Missionary society of the First Christian church meets tomorrow at 2 30 PM with Mrs. David McPhail. Devotional, scripture, and talks follow with Mrs Marl Haseman presenting Harvest Song and Mrs Charles Fuller the Long Long Trail. Mrs Charles Davis presents Batang. Circle prayer hymn Bringing in the Sheaves offering and benediction.
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist church will meet at the church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. A special program has been arranged and members of the missionary societies of neighboring churches are cordially invited.
The B. Y. P. U. party will be held Friday night at Miss Faye Winters home instead of the church. Members should meet at the church at 7 o clock and transportation will be provided for all attendees.
The junior choir of the First Christian church meets at the church at six tonight. Mrs Hamilton will direct the choir.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Saron Reformed Church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Conrad Freund.
The Elks' Ladies will gather at the club rooms tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o'clock for a scheduled meeting.
The Fidelity circle will meet with Mrs. Charles Letsinger Friday afternoon.
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