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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
2
Rates listed for various notices include one year two periods of time and monthly options. Advertising categories cover obituaries cards of thanks announcements and non social notices at regular rates. Per column inch charges apply for reading notices and advertising in mail and outside of Indiana with minimums and the statement that rates for permanent contracts are available on application.
The piece blends a light verse about Sorrow and Pleasure with a city report noting the northwest area near State road No 59 and the Sherwood Trempleton plant. It mentions many workers on those projects, quotes a dark joke about police, and observes common street sights such as tire repair and sock darning.
Edward J. Meeman editor of the Knoxville News-Sentinel urges preserving remaining wilderness and restoring decayed areas. He notes wilderness offers refreshment for modern life and praises Boy Scout camps and outdoors groups like the Izaak Walton League for leading preservation with growing economic importance.
The estate of Allen A. Wilkinson Indian apolis Lumberman and civic leader who died May 26 at 8444 Washington boulevard was left to his widow Mrs Anna G Wilkinson, probate yesterday. The $50000 personal property estate names Mrs Wilkinson executrix and Union Trust Company administrator with the will annexed.
A glassy misread leads an old woman to scorn art as she mistakes a mirror for a painting in a local picture shop. The polite attendant explains the illusion, calling attention to the reflective surface as the source of the misperception.
Indiana rural mail patrons must relocate boxes to the right side of the road by June 15 1929 or face withdrawal of service. The order follows a May 21 1929 law banning left side driving and in-and-out traffic moves. Restoration occurs upon compliance with relocation. P H Billany fourth assistant postmaster general issued the directive.
Portsmouth Ohio June 6 Joseph B Locke 50 was found guilty of first degree murder without mercy in the slaying of Mrs Mary Galloway mother of his seventeen year old wife Lucy. The jury condemned him to death in the electric chair at the Ohio penitentiary. Locke testified temporary insanity saying he loved his wife and memory of the February incident failed.
The late E. Alexander left $30,000 to Greenwood Arkansas public schools with a clause prohibiting corporal punishment. He, a former teacher and lawyer, argued school children deserve protection from abuse and warned that whippings are barbaric. His will reflects a humane stance, though officials may debate accepting the gift.
Classified list of offers and items for sale including hauling services by CALL CITY TRANSFER CO. and upholstery by Charles Criss. Also small ads for produce, baby buggy, stoves, fridge, acreage, surplus farm equipment, tools, and planting stock with contact details and phone numbers.
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