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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
4
Campaign headquarters for William G. McAdoo were formally transferred from Chicago to New York on June 10. David Ladd Rockwell, national campaign director, assumed control at the Vanderbilt hotel to marshal forces for the candidate.
Preparations for Mr Mc Adoo arrival on June 17 as general command leads to a first camp statement by Mr Rockwell. He cites Governor Smith letter alleging revision of travelstead act labeled the governor wet and backing McAdoo for the national Democratic convention. He claims Smith has made liquor a clear-cut issue and notes the convention must choose between a wet or moral candidate.
The regular meeting of Tinton Chapter No. 132 Royal Arch Masons is set for this evening at 7 38 o though. Bloomfield Chapter No. 128 will preside over the ritual work in the Royal Arch degree, followed by the semiannual fish fry.
The ex-service men of Linton and vicinity will gather at Sherwood's service garage on South Main Street at 10:30 tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of Comrade Titus at the Methodist church.
A society editor invites readers to report all social events and mentions of guests, suggesting to call 277 for tips and society news. The note encourages sharing happenings, parties, and gatherings of interest to the community.
A society girl Gladys Cummerford seeks wealth via marriage but falls in love with Archie Webb who pretends poverty. After marriage she learns he is rich from Peruvian mines. He reveals the test and asks forgiveness while proposing frugal living for their unborn child. She agrees, noting they must not be extravagant.
The text notes a former practice of candle auctions where a candle is burned to mark bidding intervals. Items like furniture, clothing, jewelry, and knickknacks were sold as the flame progressed, with the last bid before the flame ended winning. Some auctions used red circled sections to segment the candle.
Luther Burbank's eight acre Santa Rosa farm hosts over 3800 ongoing experiments shaping plant and fruit life. He seeks a bigger sweeter juicier plum and a golden prune. He values the farm at a speculative one billion dollars per acre, reflecting the global impact of his results and the vast returns from the Burbank potato venture.
Miners in Pennsylvania may enroll in night courses to qualify for roles such as fire bosses mine foremen and inspectors. The School of Mines at State College, the State Department of Mines and the Department of Public Instruction partner to run the program. College trains teachers and provides materials, exams are set by the mines department, and local boards assist when 20 or more miners request a class. Classes meet once or twice weekly.
Do snakes truly charm birds or other small animals. The belief lacks foundation and seems tied to birds' reactions to creatures they dislike or fear. Birds often cluster around visible snakes or owls, yet such gatherings do not prove genuine charm or influence by snakes.
The Dalton High School typewriting department has started a system pairing typing with phonograph music. Students find typing to the Parade of Wooden Soldiers rhythm aids concentration and lesson focus.
A confused classroom scene depicts a teacher lecturing on gravity with a student questioning the legality of the law before it was enacted. The dialogue suggests a disorderly session as children struggle to follow and comply with the lesson.
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