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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
2
The fragment lists mail rates for Indiana and outside states, advertising terms, and notices. It mentions obituaries, cards of thanks, and classified rates plus unrelated veteran era quips about daylight saving, sanctions, and anecdotes from various places. The readable items include references to Houston cork imports, General Smedley Butler, Byrd, Peary, and a Linton woman remark about finances.
A large turnout for the first Linton community concert highlights the city’s strong musical talent and loyal support. The piece notes the crowd’s enthusiasm, homegrown pride, and generous contributions toward sustaining a high quality band and vocal performers in the region.
Years after Linton built a Fourth of July reputation for entertaining crowds, the Greater Linton Club commits to reviving the old time celebration with funds and effort. It is expected a large crowd will travel from miles around to attend the event and spend the day in Linton.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher entertained guests at a home dinner on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs Ed Allie Mrs Louise Allie both of Terre Haute Mrs Fred Bouchouz of Christopher Illinois Mrs John DeCamp of Brazil Mr and Mrs Bob Morris of Detroit Mrs Emma Carlton and Mr and Mrs Branch Hunter with their son Junior.
The Past Chiefs of Faith Temple No 42 in Linton held a reception Friday at Mrs James Hemingway home. A varied program of music contests and readings entertained guests. Mrs William Melton won the contest and received a bouquet of roses. Elsie Huffman recited in Negro dialect. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers. Out of town guests included several ladies from Worthington Jasonville and Indianapolis.
Mrs. Mary Briddick of Indianapolis hosted a Wanetta Club day meeting at Mrs. Lilly Nance's home. Mrs. Exline of Jasonville spoke and directed contests. All members attended except two. next meeting set for June 18 with Mrs. Anna Williams. Attending were Mrs. Grover Exline, Mrs. Briddick, Mrs. Lillie Nance, Mrs. Mary McAllister, Mrs. Andrew Stewart, Mrs. William Campbell, Mrs. Ida Priest, Mrs. George Stafford, and Miss Gladys Campbell.
The Greene County Poultry Club will hold its regular meeting at the library on Monday June 7 at 7 30 PM. Mr Johnson will discuss cooperative selling of poultry products and Mr Poole will discuss cooperative buying of poultry feeds and appliances. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
The L A W club enjoyed Friday afternoon at Mrs David Shields home northwest of the city. Pleasant piano by Mrs Lou Rhodenbeck and a song by Mrs Herbert Priest. Winners of two contests and Kodak pictures taken. A lunch served by the hostess with help from Miss Lotus Shields and Miss Ernestine Skinner. Members listed include Mesdames Parks, Ingleman, Silvey, Beck, Bennie, Terrell, Van Meter, Winters, Hays, Shields, and daughters. Next meeting at Mrs Bland Silvey's.
Hogs receipts 4,500 with market up 15 cents. best heavies at 14.00 to 14.40, medium to mixed 14.40 to 14.55, common to choice 14.75 to 14.85. Cattle receipts 800 with higher values. steers 7.00 to 10.00, cows and heifers 4.00 to 10.00. Sheep receipts 60 with top 6.50, lambs 12.00 to 165.50. calves 400 with top 14.00, bulk 13.00. Eggs strictly fresh delivery at Typanopolis 27 to 27 12 cents, less. Poultry hens 25, Leghorns 25, old turkeys 28 to 24, ducks 14 to 18. Butter jobbers' creamery prints 48 to 45 cents.
The celebrated Spanish poet novelist and playwright Lopez de Vega produced vast works from 1562 to 1625. He allegedly wrote 7,000,000 verses over his career, averaging about 8,000 verses daily in his haste and productivity.
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