Salvation Army drive in Linton tops goal
The Linton Salvation Army drive is successful with about 800 dollars available from yesterday’s efforts. Delphian society led residence canvassing with few homes missed, and businessmen contributed generously. Saturday will be tag day to allow all citizens to donate. Special thanks go to Pearl Monser and Lew Warner for leadership.
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Linton
Salvation Army
Delphian Society
Joe Moas
Pearl’ Monser
Lew Warner
Notice of Public Improvement in Linton Indiana
The Common Council of Linton Indiana approves cement sidewalks on both sides of DP street from Fourth to Seventh northeast. Plans and specs are on file with the city clerk. A remonstrance hearing is set for July 1 1924 at 7 00 PM at the council office to weigh benefits against estimated costs. CLETUS GILL City Clerk. 6 10 17
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Linton
Indiana
City of
Fourth
Common Council
Cletus. Gill
Child labor in United States reaches one in twelve teens
An investigator reports that one child aged ten to fifteen in the United States is required to work. The finding highlights economic pressures and teenage labor participation during the period.
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United States
Pearl from Arkansas River Fetches 25000 Dollars in 1904
A single pearl weighing 1038 grains was found in the Black River, Arkansas in 1904 and sold for 25000 dollars, marking a notable historical gem discovery and sale in that era.
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Black River
Arkansas
Cub Reporter Could Not See the Story
A fledgling Planet reporter Caxton is assigned to cover a high society wedding. He shirks the task, wastes a day, and returns to learn the bride halted the ceremony, publicly humiliating the groom and ending the wedding. The city editor realizes no wedding story exists.
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Seebright
Mr. Caxton
Jane Marchmont
August McCalmont
Des Moines Avenue
Planet
Daily Order
H—I
Caxton
John Leads as Most Popular Name in America
A Columbia Record note reports that John is the most common given name in U S city directories with William James following and religious biblical names influencing naming habits. The piece suggests hereditary naming and clergy interest in the trend.
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America
John
William
James
Columbia Record
Temperance Leader Reacts To Speaker Fiasco
The temperance leader laments a failed rally saying the party would have succeeded if the leading speaker had not forgotten himself. The misstep involved attempting to blow foam off a glass of water before drinking.
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City College Mercury
Clinton editor given term in penitentiary
Clinton editor Harry Pritchard publisher of the Clinton Daily News was convicted of perjury and sentenced by Judge W C Wait to 2 to 21 years in the state prison, fined 50 dollars, and disfranchised for two years. Prosecution witnesses Dr J F Adams Arthur Ferguson and Sam Kerr testified Pritchard borrowed 1000 dollars and signed an affidavit declaring sole ownership of the newspaper equipment. After bankruptcy filing more liens were found against the property.
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Clinton, Iad
Vermillion
Harry Pritchard
Clinton Daily News
W. C. Wait
W. Cert Conley
J. F. Adams
Arthur Ferguson
Sam Kerr
Clinton
Pritchard
Nile River Short on Water Curtails Egyptian Crops
Nile River levels fall below any modern record prompting reduced irrigation for Egyptian crops. Officials warn ongoing shortages may impact agriculture and food supply as authorities adjust allocations and seek relief measures.
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Ee Service
Ee 83S
Our. Savings Department
Ippus
First National Bank
Taw
Greene County Loan Company
Indiana Industrial Lenders Association
Filbert
Burt Phillips
Daily Citizen
Drive For Salvation Army
Lothes Jean
King’s. Florist Gardens
F” Sts
Linton, Ind
Morris Schultz
Western Newspaper Union
St. Louis
Nile River
Willard Batteries
Gerin
David D. Terhune
Hupmobite
Hupp
Lloyd Davidson
Lyons, Ind
Troy Ham
Ind
Micawber
City Transfer .Co
Fagi Orpruard
Bruges
Dixon & Hannum
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