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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
3
A damaged OCR page shows advertising rates for classifieds and obituaries, plus subscription prices for Indiana mail and in city carrier delivery. It includes a Shakespeare quote and some satirical lines about crime and misquoting Admirals Sims, reflecting period tone and business concerns.
An economist urges reducing government expenses rather than raising taxes, noting the idea challenges current policy. The debate features figures Hughes, Harvey, Sims abroad, and Harding at home shaping the United States foreign policy direction.
Despite official warnings, buyers stock up or avoid coal fearing shortages and higher prices. Analysts caution the public about potential scarcity and rising costs, warning that many will be disappointed if they delay purchases.
Bruceville Indiana June 22 Announcement that Oliphant Johnson coal mine will be idle indefinitely with no work for miners until further notice. Yesterday only a partial day of operation occurred as orders have slackened though other Knox county mines run three days weekly. About 300 miners face layoffs while regional mines expect fuller operation when winter demand rises in July.
Earl Booker is suffering from blood poisoning in his foot and is unable to walk.
The Sunday school workers of Stockton townships held a well attended meeting at Saron Reformed church. Representatives from all churches and pastors attended along with superintendents and teachers. The program featured congregational songs and a Baptist quartet. Delegates reported on the Lafayette state convention with enthusiasm. A big fall Sunday school picnic was planned to honor the largest delegation and showcase a pageant. County and state meetings in Linton and Evansville were noted for strong representation.
Evening notices list meetings for Eagles Lodge Aerie 578 Ellis P O, Odd Fellows 687, Wednesday Night Club with Mrs Bruce Fleetwood, Muchache Club with Edith Dye, Legionaires, F O P Club with Miss Marion Bennett, Elks Ladies, J T T Club, A B Aid Society, Women's Relief Corps, Python Sisters, Linton Lodge 560 F and A M, Loyal Order of Moose, Royal Neighbors 734 South Main, Painters Union 421, Hyacinth Club, Mt Mellick Club, Rose Bud Circle with Mrs John Bennie at 2 pm West A street, Claron Club with Will Watkins on K Street northwest at 2, Red Men's Lodge 148, Eastern Star, and other local gatherings townwide this Friday night.
Mrs Roscoe Davis spends the day in Terre Haute. Dr Roy T Cook of Bloobfield was in the city on business. Miss Neva Jean Stockrahm of Vicksburg shopped in town. Gene McLane of Evansville visiting friends. Misses Mary and Bertha Richardson spent the day in Terre Haute. Wanda Young and Hester Abrams of Dugger in town shopping. Mrs Thomas Small and children visiting Terre Haute. Miss Pearl Tool returned home to Clinton after visiting her mother. Robert Pearce, John Sahms and Robert Pearce Jr left to spend a few days on the river. Mr and Mrs George White visited Sullivan. Miss Della May Wakefield went to Bloomfield to visit. Arthur T Mayfield, Terre Haute attorney formerly of Jasonville, stopped briefly en route to Bloomfield. Mrs Alma Anderson and Mrs John Booker went to Indianapolis for a couple days for an interview with a specialist. Miss Lotis and Floyd Shields arrived from Indianapolis to spend summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs T J Shields. Mrs Ella Brown of Chicago and her father W F Vaughn returned home this morning. Mr Vaughn to remain in Chicago all summer.
The Loyal Daughters of the Christian church held a party at Miss Lillian Fisher's home on A street Northwest last evening. Guests enjoyed lawn games and contests, refreshments, and readings by Lorena Letsinger, Helen Plew, Dorothy Wells, Thelma Shields, and James Fisher.
Evans John and Elmer Sherwood were elected as delegates to the state convention of the American Legion to be held at Lake Maxinkuckee. The Frank Courtney post met in city hall with strong turnout and discussed expanding post activities. Delegates were named for the summer Culver conference and a baseball game between army and navy members was planned. A fundraising stand for July 4 and a fund to cover funeral flags and flowers were approved.
The Wide-Awake class of the Christian church traveled about a mile and a half northeast of town for a creekside picnic. They left about 10 o'clock, enjoyed lunch, games, and frolics, and returned home late in the afternoon. attendees included Maggie McChristy Mary McPhail Mary McChristy Fannie Fisher Jennie McChristy Margaret Wright Beatrice Gaither Audrey Gaither Alverna Turnbull Annie Tanner Isabelle McChristy Dorothy Gabert Minerva Richardson and John McPhail.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church plans an all day picnic next Thursday at Mr and Mrs John Funk home Transportation will be free Meet at Mrs Joe Beasley 440 A street Northeast at 9 am Bring a sandwich or dish to share and enjoy a country outing Men who consider themselves members are especially invited Let all members try to go.
Helen Odell Olga Dempsey Violet Goldie Dale Elson of Jasonicville Paul Decker of Marco and Armen Wilcoxen of Stockton visit Lenore Coker today. They are violin pupils preparing for a recital in a few weeks.
Mrs David Beattie and her daughter Miss Pauline traveled to Dugger to visit Mr and Mrs Tom Parks and their family. Mrs Beattie planned to return tonight while Pauline would stay for several days.
Miss Esta McDonald Ruby Stewart Beatrice Flynn and Rev I S McIver travel to Oakland City to represent the Young People Society of the United Brethren church at the convention.
Chickashaw Council No. 258 celebrated its fifteenth anniversary Monday evening at East Vincennes street hall with over 150 in attendance. Jasonville and Bloomfield Councils assisted with the work, two new candidates were taken in, and refreshments followed. Everyone enjoyed the work and had a fine time.
Paul Squires of Jasonville Martha Sage of Odon and Levi J Bauer of Bloomfield were operated on today. All patients are reported as doing nicely.
The U B Efidies Aid Society will not meet tomorrow due to the funeral of Mrs. Wright.
The piece notes that literacy is scarce in the East and a professional letter writer can amass wealth. An Arab views a one-eyed man as a king among the blind, and the letter writer is the tongue of the king and his people. He is called the father of the pen and is reputed to hold many secrets.
Washington reports from the geological survey that the Bedford Bloomington district in Indiana sold 738000 short tons of oolitic limestone valued at 7579879 in 1920, with 21700 short tons valued at 3946332 in 1919. The district supplies 35 to 45 percent of US building stone annually, while 1920 total building stone sales reached 6348551 cubic feet valued at 7286679, up 83 percent in quantity from 1919 but below 1912’s record. The 1920 average value per cubic foot was 1.15, up from 0.79 in 1919 and 0.33 in 1912.
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