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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
4
Snippet shows Linton Indiana post office details with second class matter, subscription rates, carrier and mail options, and advertising rates. Includes per week and yearly prices, and lines about obituaries and notices not purely social in nature.
Mrs Ven Johnson and Mrs Earl Winters entertained the Natharamas class at the Baptist Sunday school last evening. The program committee prepared an amusing one act playlet and readings by Mrs Shields, Mrs Nesbitt and others. Daunty refreshments followed as many couples and families attended the event.
A New York boy commits suicide in Quebec, declaring he died by his own action because he was too happy and got everything he wanted. His note says his parents are millionaires and that life was not good enough to stay alive. The piece links this tragedy to broader political rants and a mix of unrelated observations.
The speaker questions the effectiveness of the new Greene County road superintendent. The text notes Congress is due to adjourn, but there is little concern or response observed among people or officials.
The Delphian Society met yesterday and set plans for a Salvation Army drive on Monday. Mrs Pearl Monser chairs the canvassing committee naming Mesdames Page Beasley Porter Moss Carmody Gilbreath Fritz Fleetwood Harris and Miss Esther Schloot to cover the residence district. The group seeks strong town support for the charity effort.
Mrs Robert Stewart hosted the Chatter and Stitch club on East Vincennes Street. after business they enjoyed a social afternoon with a complex contest won by Mrs George Baker. a birthday clothes line shower honored Mrs Wilson Hixson. guests received prizes and a luncheon with sandwiches salad strawberries cake and cocoa.
The G R T club met yesterday afternoon with thirteen members present. Mrs Fisher was reported ill. After business, social time featured music by Mrs Smith and readings by Mesdames Bone Bennett and Sanford. Refreshments included sandwiches, pickles, strawberries, cake and coffee. Next meeting set for June 20 at Mrs Fred Millers home.
The Needlecraft Club will hold an embroidery meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Walton Stover on A street northeast.
A fierce chase ends when Eden, a notorious killer, is cornered by Sheriff Winston. Eden kills the superintendent, but a girl in danger prompts a final showdown. The sheriff rescues the child May Winston, mortally wounds Eden, and a rattlesnake is found by his body. The posse arrives as the outlaw falls.
A Buffalo Express reader asks how to force her non compliant husband to exercise. A doctor suggests a windy day hat that will blow off as a humorous nudge. The exchange highlights frustration and practical, light hearted advice for reluctant exercisers.
A suburban druggist asks about weed seed as a resident explains wanting to plant a few weeds under cultivation in his garden this spring. The exchange hints at survival efforts and quirky local humor about weed cultivation.
Wheat at 1.00 per bushel, oats 0.48 to 0.50, Timothy hay 18.00 to 22.00. Figures appear from a historical price list showing commodity quotes and ranges.
Allie Pearl Edds age 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Edds died at home five miles southwest of the city late yesterday evening after lengthy illness. Survived by both parents and three brothers Carl Russell and Paul. Funeral services at Shiloh church Sunday at 3 oclock with Rev Horace Hines officiating. Interment in Woodard cemetery.
The L L T club met last evening and completed arrangements for a weiner roast next Wednesday evening. All mothers will please take notice.
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