Classified ads and notices from local paper page
A dense bulleted list of small ads and notices including sales of items, rooms for rent, lost ladder, fresh buttermilk, sewing services, and employment offers. Entries mention addresses in Vincennes Street and Main Street, Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne related firms Pickwick Mfg Co United Mailing Co, with contact numbers 87 and 364 and 397. Various solicitations include selling porch dresses, a Boy Scout suit, a refrigerator and sewing shop services.
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St. N. E
Geo. F. Chapman
Smith Bros
N. Main St
Second St. S. W
East
Vincennes St
Pickwick Mfg. Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
United Mailing Co
St. Louis
Third St. N. W
Dresser Indiana Named After Paul Dresser
Terre Haute June 16 Indianapolis businessmen and state officials 124 in number inspected the site of the Central Indiana Power companys 7,000,000 electric power plant on the right bank of the Wabash river about six miles from Terre Haute and witnessed the christening of Dresser Ind an infant village named after Paul Dresser author of On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away.
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Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Central Indiana Power Company
Wabash River
Dresser
Ind
Paul Dresser
Wabash
Bebe Daniels Coming to Grand in The Worlds Applause
Bebe Daniels stars in The Worlds Applause at the Grand next Monday and Tuesday in a strong female lead about a society actress drawn to publicity. Lewis Stone co appears, delivering a thrilling production days.
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Bebe Daniels
Paramount
Lewis Stone
Indiana Road Maps From New Union Lumber Well Crafted
The New Union Lumber company is distributing a limited run of maps of Indiana. The maps highlight roads, railroads, and population data for cities and counties.
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New Union Lumber Company
Indiana
Classified and notices page excerpt from Linton Indiana
The fragment shows publishing and advertising rate notes for a local newspaper, including class notices, obituaries, cards of thanks, and subscription prices. It references the Office Citizen Building at 79 South Main and mentions postal classifications, rates for in town and out of state mail, and a Bible verse thought of the day.
Linton Talks Annexation Ambitions If Oil Boom Expands
The Linton town framework outlines potential annexation of nearby Jasonville Dugger Switz City and Lyons within five years if an oil boom strengthens. Officials emphasize growth plans and regional expansion prospects.
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Linton
Jasonville
Dugger
Switz City
Lyons
Adversity as a test of virtue in local growth
The editorial argues adversity should serve good purposes and denies the idea that conditions prove the Creator in error. It notes Linton's building record for the year will surpass the combined totals of five prior years, and states thousands of dollars have been added to property valuations in the last six months, with progress just beginning.
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Linton
Wisconsin teachers urge more singing for all
A reader notes educators advocating broader singing urges while contrasting with a man who sings all day and then plays cards with others, implying a lax view on daily discipline and work. The remark reflects tensions over cultural habits and moral conduct in their community.
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Wisconsin
Will Break Camp After Week at Shady Beach
For over a week the boys class of the Christian Sunday school at Dugger camped at Shady beach. They swam in the river cooked their own meals and enjoyed a wonderful experience. Evangelist Marshall and his quartet entertained them yesterday. The camp provides ideal facilities and kind management. The boys break camp today and return home.
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Christian Sunday School
Dugger
Shady Beach
Evangelist Marshall
Saratoga Chip Potatoes Fresh Weekly at 20c
Fatterson's advertises Saratoga chip potatoes available fresh every week in sealed packages at 20 cents per box for take home.
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Saratoga
Fatterson’s
Hiawatha club holds all day meeting and birthday shower
The Hiawatha club met all day at Red Men's hall. A noon dinner satisfied attendees, followed by club business and a social afternoon. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Cecil Woodard on her birthday with guests including Mesdames Nell Haffley Rose Morgan Ola Mowery Lula Thomas Nellie Bone Minnie Bennie and Alice Davis.
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Hiawatha Club
Red Men's Hall
Cecil Woodard
Mesdames
Nell Haffley
Rose Morgan
Ola Mowery
Lula Thomas
Nellie Bone
Minnie Bennie
Alice Davis
Picnic and Fish Fry by Blackamond Lumber Club
The annual fish fry and all day picnic will start at Sullivan Park from today with speakers music and meals. The two local lumber firms will be represented at the event.
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Blackamond Lumber Club
Sullivan oFres
Ku Klux Demonstration At Bloomfield Draws Crowd
A large Ku Klux rally in Bloomfield drew an estimated 10 900 people from across the county with about 366 marching in the parade and some 50 more awaiting initiation. Fiery crosses and rockets displaying red crosses marked the event as speakers, including Rev G Stanley of Brazil, addressed the crowd after the oath of allegiance administered by a Washington Indiana kleagle.
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Bloomfield
Linton
Order
Andy Workman
Phelps Players Open Week in Linton Theater
A western drama company opens a seven day engagement at Auto Park in Linton starting Monday June 18. The troupe invites the public to attend, promising refined performances and courteous conduct, hoping to win patronage and friendship.
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Auto Park
Linton
Barrels of kisses at Patterson's 10 cents per dozen
A brief item notes a Patterson's sale offering barrels of kisses priced at 10 cents. The notice emphasizes bargain candy with a catchy advertising tone from a local shop.
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Patterson’s
Inspiring Meeting by Otterbein Missionary Guild
The United Brethren church Otterbein Missionary guild held an inspiring meeting yesterday afternoon at the church. It opened with song and prayer and featured talks on China, India, and Africa, plus the society’s purpose and activities. The newly organized group invites all girls to join, with Miss Johnson as patroness and officers including Mary Symmis president, Mignon Christy secretary, Amy Burrell treasurer, and Ruby Stewart literature secretary.
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Otterbein Missionary Guild of the
United Brethren Church
China
Ruby Stewart
India
Mignon Christy
Africa
Amy Burrell
Missionary Society
Mary Symms
U. B
Miss Johnson
Mary Symmis
Birthday Party for Anna Tonner Celebrated at Third Street
Mrs. John Tonner hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter Anna last evening on Third Street Northwest. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes awarded to Alberna Turnbull, Mary McPhail, Jennie McChristy, and Louis LeGrand. refreshments included ice cream, angel food cake, and fudge. Numerous present gifts were given and well wishes extended for many happy years.
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John Tonner
Third Street Northwest
Anna
Alberna Turnbull
Mary McPhail
Jennie McChristy
Louis LeGrand
Jenobia Denham
Mildred Doyle
Louise Newkirk
Arlene Sherman
Madeline Duncan
Martha’ Armstrong
Jeanie
Annie
Agnes
Helen Flynn
Betty Gray Wills
Margaret Wright
Mary McChristy
Jenny McChristy
Virginia Small
Martha Small
Ruth McClung
Beatrice Bert
Averna Turnbull
Jeanie Sloan
Annie Tanner
Alex McChristy
Tommy Gillan
Patrick George Flynn
Junior Armstro
Donald Turnbull
Angel LeGrand
Carl Denham
Hughie Sloan
George Turnbull
Herman LeGrand
Surprise Twenty Fifth Birthday for Mrs James Clayton
Mrs James Clayton was pleasantly surprised when she returned home to First and K streets NW to find friends gathered for her twenty fifth birthday. The evening included games music and dancing with a debate on Love Is Jealousy. Refreshments were served and gifts were given to Mrs Clayton by Roy Baker Fred Wallace Clinton Reintjes James McIntire Madge Beasley Doris Clayton and James Clayton.
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James Clayton
Roy Baker
Fred Wallace
Clinton Reintjes
James McIntire
Madge Beasley
Doris Clayton
Memorial Service Flowers Requested for Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters will decorate Sunday afternoon and ask all who have flowers to send them to the home of Mrs. Anna Bolton on North Main Street.
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Pythian Sisters
Anna Bolton
North Main Street
Society and lodge notices reminder
A note reminds readers to contact the society editor at 277 for society lodge or church notices and to call the business office at 177 for related inquiries.
Orchard Farm Cherry Offer From Sig Rodgers Farm
Sig Rodgers promotes cherries from his Bloomfield area fruit farm urging customers to order on Monday or Tuesday before shipping. The note appears as a brief informal advertising blurb.
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Sig Rodgers Fruit Farm
Bloomfield
Sig Rodgers
Coal loadings rise as Memorial Day slows pace
Bituminous coal loadings for the week ended June 9 reached 186,853 cars, an increase of 8,868 from the prior week per the American Railway Association. The slower rate reflects Memorial Day. For the week ended May 26, 192,217 cars were loaded, 5,864 more than the prior week.
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American Railway Association
Poor Old Dempsey and a Contending Speed Fiend
A Jasonville Leader note laments the glare of a dramatic tent show across the street and a linotype operator shouting copy. The writer, humorously admitting defeat for a momentary pause, contrasts showgirls with the rush of printer’s copy and the pressure to keep typing.
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Jasonville
Boost for Linton Local Chiropractor Benefit
It is noted that Linton’s professional men hold a high standing as a Chicago man arrived last night to receive treatment from a local chiropractor and will stay about a week.
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Linton
Chicago
Harmony Syncopaters to Perform Monday Night
The Phelps Harmony Syncopaters are set to perform Monday night at 1611 venue. Local music fans are urged to attend as the group showcases their upbeat repertoire and tight vocal harmonies.
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Phelps
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First St. N. W
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D. Heitmeyer
First St. N. E
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John Gastineau
Davenport
Main St
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Opera House
Chas. D. Griffith
West Linton
After Paul Dresser
Nice State Maps
Linton Daily
Citizen Turner & Bryan, Publishers
Citizen
South Main
Linton, Ind
Congress
California
Hollywood
Dugger Boys
Red Men’s Hall
KLUX
Phelps Players
Ferrer & Company
Royal Society and
McCall Patterns
Greene County
Mrs
277
Orchard Farm
Dempsey
Allen A. Wilkinson Lumber Company
Goodrich
Silverton Cord
Linton Harness Company
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