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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
7
Fragmentary report recalls a night involving Mareuret and an elderly man at a mountain camp where a drinking cup was improvised from hands. Months later a child asks why she never drinks from hands as she did that night.
James Davis, a Linton miner injured at the Gould mine, had his Ford car stolen while at work. Noblesville police hold Dewey Frederick, a Pleasantville native with prior robbery and reformatory conviction, as officers plan next steps. Davis retrieves his car and boards a train to Noblesville with Chief Pinkston.
Astronomers anticipate a close comet approach around mid June with possible naked eye visibility. A meteor shower may follow near June 27 as the comet nears Earth and dazzles observers in clear skies.
Princeton Indiana June 9 Ben Walt a World War veteran and principal of Princeton high school was elected Gibson county schools superintendent on the seventy ninth ballot entering as a dark horse. Trustees had deadlocked since Sunday morning drawing intense local interest in a closely watched contest.
The article reports a boxing scene around Dempsey with crowds and protests over a World Championship prize. It notes beaming supporters and critics alike, including reactions from leading figures and calls for action on the soldiers' bonus tied to the event.
A passage from American Forestry Magazine critiques laws that protect deer partridge and small fish yet fail to curb ruthless exploitation of forests. It argues conservation requires stronger regulation and enforcement to safeguard wildlife habitats and sustain ecosystems.
More than 1,250 miners at American No 1 mine in the Bicknell field returned to work after a two day strike triggered by a schedule change for the miners train. The 5 25 a m train carried over 2,000 men and arrived at 6 42 a m leaving miners 18 minutes to dress and reach the bottom. A Monday meeting led to a decision to stop work for the day and Tuesday was also dark. On Wednesday crews resumed work on the previous schedule.
The Purdue University agricultural experiment station warns Indiana farmers that Italian and southern European clover seed will not survive mild winters or establish well. Despite large imports in 1920, tests show poor winter survival. buyers should verify seed origin and new labeling provisions will require country of origin on seed tags.
J R Scott of Clay Kentucky was injured by falling slate while working in a mine yesterday afternoon. His sons J M Scott and J D Scott of Indianapolis left Linton and will drive to the family home near Henderson Kentucky to be with him.
The Braves, Linton's invincible juvenile team, defeated the French club 6 to 5 yesterday afternoon. Innings showed a tight contest with a late rally giving the Braves the win. Batteries Rodenbeck Gaddis Wripnt and O'Brien. The Braves seek games with teams ages 12 to 14.
Under a new agreement between the local clerks union and the merchants, stores will close at 6 o clock on pay days instead of the previous late hours. This is the first pay day under the agreement and the public is urged to note the change.
A funeral notice expresses gratitude for flower gifts and condolences for Estel Edington from Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Edington and Family. The message honors the departed, notes he rests free of pain, and thanks those who offered sympathy during his illness and after his passing.
Funeral services for Joseph Ths Richmond, who died at his home, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence 42) Bsiedstro Northwest. The Rev Bussutl oifleindine will officiate and interment will follow at Oakview Cemetery.
Public invited to a big program dance this Saturday June 11 featuring a five piece orchestra. Invitations have been sent to Jasonville Worthington Bloomfield Sullivan and Bicknell. The program will be published Saturday.
A notice states that John Watkins gave a check to two parties and that the check was in good faith with no misrepresentation. It asserts no public lien can attach to Watkins' action in the matter and is attributed to Quincy Ud. Mitchell.
A new minimum wage of 80 a day for workers on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton ambaiad will take effect July 1. Shenry Jaks announces the wage rise and a six day overhaul schedule beginning the same date. Local details remain unclear due to garbled text.
An active boy can outrun many monkeys but the Potos monkey is exceptionally fast. It is built like no greyhound and can gallop at 18 miles an hour, easily outdistancing a good pony.
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