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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
2
The notice outlines advance payment requirements for mail subscriptions and carrier delivery in city. It lists Indiana and out of state annual and short-term rates, and prices for advertising including per column inch rates and line rates for notices and obituaries. It notes contracts available and article types charged at regular line or word rates.
A discussion of age statistics notes 24 women over 90 with 22 married and 26 men with 14 drinking alcohol and 13 using tobacco. The examiner aims to study 1000 seniors over 90, while current data show life expectancy rising from 38 to 55 years. The article urges personal choices and highlights fewer disease gains yet brighter chances to see grandchildren.
Local observers praise Linton's two year old street projects noting the fine pavements boost city improvements. While initial costs pinch property owners, long term benefits include higher property values and renewed appeal for both individuals and the community.
In an era of paved roads and motor buses, Linton stores compare well with city shops in stock and service. Merchants emphasize daily personal contact with customers, meeting individual needs and making shopping easier and more profitable, with a strong local focus.
After an illness Miss Alberta Rogers of Decatur Indiana reports regaining weight and strength after using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. She credits appetite return, improved cheeks and complexion, and a 15 pound gain in six weeks. Tablets sold for 60 cents at W J Hamilton's and elsewhere with a 30 day money back guarantee.
The Baptist church Children day program drew a large audience in a decorated church. The choir and tiny performers presented songs and plays including The Heritage of the Past and The Book Divine. Miss Sara Nelle McIntosh narrated The Story of Jesus and the finale Garland of Praise received warm praise.
Mr and Mrs Harley Ham and daughter Ionogene with Misses Dorothy and Myrtle Titus return from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Paul Schanlaub at Tomahawk Wisconsin. Schanlaub former Linton high school basketball coach now manages the Tomahawk baseball team. Mrs Schanlaub was Nina Titus of this city. The Linton tourists report a wonderful trip and fine fishing. They met Mrs Margaret Brown, former Linton domestic science teacher, now traveling for Indiana Products company and previously with the Chicago office in Wisconsin. Her cooking schools are popular statewide. Brown is well known locally and loved by many, especially former cooking students.
Terre Haute June 15 After a two week rest Buddy Taylor bantamweight contender will renew his campaign Tuesday night at Vernon California in a ten round bout with Ernie Gaussian the California featherweight Both fighters are reported in prime condition with Taylor the favorite due to his recent victory over Jimmy McLarnin.
Indianapolis market news from United Press Dispatch shows hog receipts around 4,000 with prices up about 50 percent. Best hogs and heavy types quoted near 13.15 dollars, mixed at 18.15, bulk fish at 13.15, cattle receipts about 5,000 with steers around 10.50, cows and heifers 7.00 to 10.00, sheep receipts 300 with top 6.00, lambs to 15, calves receipts 400 up one notch to 11.00 with bulk 7.50 to 10.50.
Word arrives of the birth of an eight pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Ambrose of West Frankfort IL on June 7 Mary Frances is the newborns name Mrs Ambrose was born Sophia Cerar a popular Linton girl formerly employed at the Boston store in this city and has many local friends celebrating the event
FOR SALE Good milch cow call phone 18 L5Lip. FOR SALE Several pieces of household furniture in good condition very reasonable. Call phone 104-1K or at 689 First St. N. Wanted to buy a 75 or 100 quart ice box or refrigerator Mitchell Bros. Milling Station Sty
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