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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
2
Advertising rates listed per column inch and per line for readings and notices. Subscriptions priced for City carriers and mail options inside and outside Indiana. Opinion on law enforcement vs enforcement cites Borah and Lenine era debates, probing profiteering, prohibition forms, and youth attitudes toward relationships and maturation.
Capper's Weekly reports a six year old Pennsylvania girl swallowed a campaign button of a defeated governor candidate and the candidate was asked to defray the medical costs. The piece warns this could set a dangerous precedent and questions whether voters might sue candidates for swallowing campaign dope.
Market report from Indianapolis shows wheat prices near 1.10 to 1.12 per bushel, oats around 40 to 45 cents, timothy hay at 12 to 138 dollars per unspecified unit, and livestock values with hogs at about 10.90, steers 8.75 to 49.00, calves 36.50, bulls 4.50 to 5.00. Data appears fragmentary with OCR errors but provides key price ranges and animal categories.
Vicksburg reports Mrs. Floyd Brown and family in Linton shopping with Susie, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and others in town, and Mr. Wm. Brown visiting Spencer. Elmer Fry called on Harvey Abraham, Porter Gambit shopped in Linton, Rev. Pruett led Salem services to a large crowd, Oscar Pigg works for Ollie Beasley on a new barn, Margie Neal has returned to Kentucky to work for Swift Packing Co.
Socialist county committee invites all interested in the movement to attend a meeting Sunday June 15 at the Moose hall. The notice urges participation in the local socialist effort and Organizing work for the movement.
A twelve-pound girl was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. William Mc Donald of Twelfth Street Northeast. Mother and child are doing nicely.
Regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America scheduled for tonight at 7:45 at the K. of P. building. Henry Fordyce serves as Clerk.
President Harding confronts a bitter Senate fight over the remainder of the session. Lodge plans a Republican caucus to back the administration tariff and ship subsidy agenda while Senator McCumber moves to push the soldiers bonus bill. The showdown hinges on Republican defections and the party line as the Senate tests leadership.
The visiting pastor notes Sunday school attendance ranging from 645 to 900 and morning worship from 1200 to 1500 at Saron Reform Church. An addition seating 470+ is under construction at an estimated 40000. The congregation has 20 men in the ministry, six students, and two to three new recruits for next fall. Services Sunday include 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 morning worship with a sermon on standing in the battle between flesh and spirit. Christian Endeavor at 7 and choir practice tonight.
Violet Rebekah Lodge No. 312 will decorate the graves of deceased members Saturday afternoon. All members with flowers should bring them to Mrs. E. J. Ecker at 260 First Street Northeast Saturday morning.
The Golden Rule Sunday school class of the Christian church will hold a bake sale tomorrow afternoon at J B Shields' tin shop.
Miss Ione Brawand daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Brawand of Fourth street southeast leaves Linton for Indianapolis to marry Mr James Crout a farmer of Middletown Ohio tomorrow. She is a musician and school teacher and friends wish her a long prosperous happy married life.
Miss Georgia Griffin spends the day in Terre Haute while Miss Josie McQuade travels to Indianapolis on business. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Brosche visit relatives in Dugger. Miss Julia Bastide of Bicknell visits Miss Raymond Mazoyer. Charlton White visits Indianapolis for a month. Miss Ethel Osborne leaves for Chicago to attend school. Miss Zella Johnson, nurse at City hospital, vacations at Winona Lake. Arch Mercy and Rex Fordyce visit Indianapolis, staying with local hosts. Miss Gaynes Workman heads to Bloomfield then Bedford to visit relatives. Mrs. Mary E. Hudson returns to Robingon after visiting Mrs. Joe West. Landis Mark de Hasse returns to Indianapolis after week with Elmer Sherwood. Miss Betty Brandon en route to Indianapolis. Mrs. Hattie Sherwood travels to Cleveland to visit daughter. C. H. Beare of Kellogg Toasted Corn Flakes distributes samples in the city. Fern Hall returns to Indianapolis where she is employed after visiting parents. Bert Dittemore and wife return to their Lyons farm home from southeastern Missouri visits. Mrs. Mike Ford, Lucille, and Earl Francis rejoin Sullivan home after visiting Mildred Madams.
The Muchacha Club met last night at Miss Geneva Harris home. A lawn fete is set for Thursday evening June 29 at Bunch residence North Main Street. New member Lilian Taylor was welcomed, bringing the group to fifteen. Moshell Bunch won the contest prize, with music by victrola and light refreshments. Attending were Edith Dye Grace Slinkard Hazel Bunch Ruth Armpriester Marian Mount Genevieve Grass Moshell Bunch Jesse Porter Mrs Wayne Hamilton and the hostess Geneva Harris.
A picnic at Shady Beach yesterday brought Fay Yeomans Gay Workman Esther Duhne Fern Plew Pansy Baughman Bona Baughman Margaret Pirtle Lillian Lam Grace Lam Lam Beulah Browning Dollie Reintjes Maud Humphreys and William Pirtle. About four o'clock a feast of varied dishes followed, then a swimming party.
The U B church ladies will hold a bake sale every Saturday in June at the Overland Hodges garage on A street northeast. A fine place for home baked goods and treats.
Red Men Lodge No. 143 QuaPaw Tribe I C R M Choir practice at the Christian church. Uniform Rank K of P Hyacinth club at Mrs. Mary Watkins corner of First and RK streets. Fortnightly club at Mrs. Walter Wills Elks ladies bridge. Mt Mellick Club with Mrs. J A Price 84 Fourth street northeast. Clarion Club with Mrs. Tames Priest.
A weekly state weather summary by J. H. Armington notes warm conditions with about four degrees above normal, uneven precipitation, and variable crop progress. Corn thrives where rain fell but suffers in dry areas. cutworms damaged flooded bottoms. oats are thin and heading short. wheat is being cut, and clover alfalfa, potatoes, truck crops, cherries, onions, mint, melons, tobacco show mixed progress.
A delightful gathering occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Dickey five miles southwest of the city. Guests enjoyed conversation music and several piano and violin selections while refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cummins Steele of Linton Mr and Mrs Charles Pearce near Lyons Mr and Mrs James Cummings and daughter Anapple of Gouldmine Miss Bessie McGinnis of Paxton Miss Rose Smith of Linton and Mr and Mrs Samuel Dickey and family Ruth Ruby Rex and Reba of near Rose Hill mine.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement after the loss of their son and brother. Gratitude is given to Linton and Oakland City Odd Fellows and Baptist lodges, car contributors, flower providers, the United Brethren church choir, Rev Nobbins, undertaker War T. Aikin, and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Williams and children for their considerate acts.
The Belgian author Maurice Maeterlinck describes The Blue Bird as a simple fairy tale about happiness. He notes readers may find hidden meanings, but he views it as a children's story meant to delight.
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