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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
2
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A collage of humorous quips notes oddities from neckless chicken to a gas skirmish. It mentions 19 000 deaths from automobiles last year and a Tennessee legislature stalled on flattening the world while a constable chases bank bandits eight or nine miles before turning back.
The passage notes that following the W. D. Shepherd case in Chicago and the D. C. Stephenson case in Noblesville, additional cases will be read about.
The Belgian debt commission arrives in July for negotiations led by former prime minister Theunis. The visit aims to outline terms and address outstanding sovereign debt obligations.
The rains boost crops and pasturage and add water to Buck Creek basin. By 1928 some advocate moving to 13 months, though many see drawbacks with the first of the month as the new anchor. The piece notes the idea's unpopularity despite potential gains.
A Foreign Missionary Society member attended a local fire sale and purchased a pair of pants for the preacher. The note playfully questions whether clergy are involved in fire prevention work.
A century-old claim that women need ten yards of calico to make a dress is challenged by a new estimate of 3% yards. The note asserts this resolves rumors of widespread extravagance among women.
William Burns of Gary runs as a Republican in Gary, accusing a Ku Klux Kirn candidacy. His ward has a population of more than 5,000 colored men.
Coast Guard commandant Rear Admiral Frederick C. Billard instructs that vessels plainly recognized as yachts or used for pleasure may not be stopped as part of anti liquor-running patrols. He appeals to American yacht owners to avoid liquor-running boats and to heed coast guard signals.
Albert M. Bringman a 44 year old Lawrence County farmer living on rural route 5 near Vincennes was instantly killed when struck by lightning while thinning corn in a field. His wife drove the cultivator and saw the fatal bolt. His brother Perry Bringman and family plan to attend the funeral.
Indiana Democrats urged to attend a party conference in Terre Haute June 25 and 26, called by state chairman Walter S. Chambers. The event runs with the summer meeting of the Democratic Editorial Association from June 25 to 27, with leaders asked to participate to discuss future plans.
Probate Judge O'Donnell in Lucas county refuses to pass the buck on dance hall regulation. He plans to issue Sunday dance permits and revoke them only for improper conduct. The legislature tried to bar Sunday dances, but the bill died in the senate.
Mrs Willi Monjot and Harry and Jean Tuech of Birmingham Alabama leave for a motor trip to Michigan and Toronto Canada. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Clovis E Tuech of Linton Indiana Mr and Mrs Urban Mathieu of Terre Haute Mr and Mrs Joe Gerin of Linton George Tuech and Miss Elise Claustre of Shelburn as extended travel companions.
Mrs. Lilie Jongg of Columbus was fined on a provocation charge after she visited a grocery, obtained money from the proprietor, and instructed him to charge the amount to her husband's account.
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