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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1929
Page
2
The fragment lists advertising rates and class notices, then cites varied political quips. It references Mr Hoover, Detroit vessels, Mussolini, and a Moscow cabinet gesture, reflecting midcentury commentary. The tone blends ad boilerplate with wry, era-specific political asides.
Mr and Mrs George Pope and children of Midland visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Bedwell Saturday. Mrs Jacob Strietelmeier and granddaughter Tielma Shoup were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs James Rhodes. Mr and Mrs William Sciscoe spent Sunday in Bloomington with his parents Mr and Mrs Morton Sciscoe. Mrs Elmer Rhodes is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Starlin Combs hosted dinner guests Sunday including Mr and Mrs Raymond Pigg and children, Mrs Paul Neal and children, Mr and Mrs Paul Combs and children of Midland. Miss Alma Combs of Terre Haute and William Hudson Basil and Byr Archer were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ellis. Mr and Mrs Vannie Plew of Linton were afternoon guests, and Mr and Mrs Leo Holmes and son Frankie of Midland visited Mr and Mrs Starlin Combs Sunday night.
Three Linton residents received I letters yesterday at Indiana University. William Bryson Beecher Emory Parks and Claron Weller were cited for their achievements on the university track and baseball teams respectively. Citizens of Linton express pride in their local athletes.
A cherry tree in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sehloot at Corner First and B streets Northwest bears ripe and green cherries along with blossoms. The local query asks who can beat such a productive tree.
A London Passing Show gag has a grandmother scolding a Scout for sticking out his tongue at Boy Scouts. The quip features a childlike exchange and a playful zinger from the elder, reflecting the era’s lighthearted cartoon humor.
Greene County residents with gun permits issued in the last year must obtain new approvals by July 1 under a 1929 law. Permits must be returned for cancellation. nonreturning permits become void. Applicants need endorsements from the circuit judge, county sheriff, and chief of police, with hearings to determine fitness to carry firearms.
Two farmers met in town after a wyclone struck the countryside. One asks Hank if his new barn survived the hit and the other answers he has not yet found any damage, reflecting on the event.
A customer asks for four yellow tablets to write a letter while the druggist questions the request. The humorous exchange plays on miscommunication and a simple domestic scene from Pathfinder style humor.
A fragmentary report from AP describes a new patient in Ward B described as very thin and pale. The piece notes he has already had his face washed by four nurses this morning and is being treated in hospital care.
County Agent W D Sexson reports a fertilizer demonstration on Homer Grounds farm near Lyons. An acre split into ten four-row plots tests five fertilizers at 250 pounds per acre in-row and five more with the same in-row treatment plus 250 pounds broadcast. Fertilizers include 2-12-0 2-19-68 2-12-12 to show potash effects and 2-0-6 0-12-6 to show phosphoric and nitrogen roles. Last year potash rates varied and smaller application improved yield quality while larger did not. Readings will guide fertilizer recommendations for Greene County with tests on corn leaves and stalks before frost. Farmers are invited to visit Homer Grounds demonstrations.
The Greene County Christian Laymen conference met at Lyons Christian church with 100+ attendees. D. M. Puckett presided. programs included addresses by O M Aldridge and T C O Connor, with plans for a Lyons park meeting July 21 and a Linton session September 9.
Infanta Eulalia, cousin of King Alfonso of Spain and mother of Don Louis Bourbon, says her son’s marriage to Mrs. Mabelle Corey may fail because Mrs. Corey does not want the simple agricultural life that Prince Luis prefers.
A jumble of small ads and notices including furniture refinishing, poultry farm prices, reduced plant prices, a baby carriage for sale, a quilt for sale, rental offer, hay and grain prices, complete clothing store fixtures sale, a horse for sale, and a lost Sears Roebuck wristwatch. Listings include addresses and phone numbers where readable.
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