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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
2
Indiana faces a statewide drought while Bloomington reports a new water system supplying all needs. The Bloomington Telephone notes the city, once mocked as a water shortfall, now appears a model, contrasting Fort Wayne and others facing bans on sprinkling. Tourists may enjoy water as a novelty amid the drought.
Column notes whimsy on Shanghai as a political joke, Queen Marie eyeing a crown, and various remarks on world leaders. Dawes seeks to end the short congressional session while Hindenburg is attacked by Communists. Indiana battles bank robbers with state troops and adjusts parking in Linton amid rain.
Federal Prohibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes marked four years leading the national police bureau by declaring prohibition is increasingly effective. He asserts gin and brandy are scarce and home brewed beer has largely disappeared, a claim echoed in the piece.
About 250 seniors received diplomas at DePauw University as a Linton party from Greencastle attended the commencement. The group included Hazel Bunch Ethel Beck Josephine Beck Irene Morgan Mrs. Troy West and son Donald Mrs. Thomas Morgan and Clarence Morgan. The observers praised the exercises as beautiful and dignified.
Actress Mae Murray arrives on the liner Paris returning from a six week stay in France where she secured a divorce from film director Robert Leonard in what is described as record time.
The Rev. Mr. Reynolds pastor of the Dugger Methodist church will deliver the message at Glenburn Mission church mid week prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Greene Lodge No. 577 F and A M of Worthington marks St Johns Day with morning worship at the local Baptist church on Sunday June 28 1925 following an ancient custom.
A Miami letter from Maurice Cravens, son of Mr and Mrs John C Cravens of Tampa, says he will leave Tampa tomorrow for Miami to locate. Maurice holds a responsible position with the National Cash Register company and is making good.
The United Brethren church Frauen will host a three cent supper tomorrow starting at 4 30 PM. The menu includes escalloped chicken mashed potatoes escalloped corn baked beans slaw noodles pie cake ice cream ice tea and coffee. The public is invited.
A newspaper blurb touts Borozone as a liquid and powder wound treatment that purifies infection causing germs and speeds flesh healing. It claims rapid recovery for serious wounds and lists liquid prices of 80c 60c and 1.20 and powder 30c and 60c sold by Elkhorn Pharmacy.
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