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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
2
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A historical note on a new Dan to Beersheba bus line amid local chatter. The Coasepond wolf is reportedly dead, and horse racing at Linton’s Fourth of July prep is highlighted with Ora Price possibly starting the event. Local politics and social items run through a mix of anecdotes, including a big flour order from Berlin via Omaha and a neutral stance on a wolf versus police dog controversy. The Greater Linton club meets at Saron Reformed church with John T. Beasley as speaker, promising a strong program, banquet, and civic duty for attendees.
United Press dispatch notes U S troops moving toward Italy with 100 of 1,500 German forces escaping an assault by American troops. Foreign Minister Von Kuehlmann ignites uproar in the Reichstag with a provocative speech.
An editorial urges Indiana lawmakers to adopt a state law providing old age pensions to spare the poorhouse, noting support from the Fraternal Order of Eagles the United Mine Workers and labor groups. The piece cites progress in the prior legislature and asks candidates to study county conditions for informed voting.
The city council accepted the A street widening from First to Fourth, paying Jones Construction $2121.03 for four feet of widening each side. Mayor Bull praised the work and ordered plans for widening 33 street north to 2nd, and First street from BR to A street east to proceed, likely to be completed this summer.
Miss Mdna Koeller of Bicknell visited Lyons Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. William Bushy and Vera Dean plus May McCoy holidayed in Bloomfield. Rev Wm Watking and wife from Sellersburg visited. Annis Wolford spent week in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Farl Wolford and daughter Annis were in Indianapolis Sunday. S L Pope of Linton transacted business here Monday. Mrs Dorothy Her went to Freelandsville for a few days. Mr and Mrs Paul Waggoner hosted Sunday dinner at Nevil Waggoners. Orville McLaughlin's family visited Kenneth Brown in Spencer Sunday. Audrie Russell and children, back from Indianapolis, returned home yesterday. Oscar Burdsall of Danville visited Edward Burdsall over Sunday.
The Greater Linton club directors met last night and finalized plans for the Fourth of July celebration. Jos. H. Taseman says they are railin to go with the event.
Fidelity Circle announces an all day picnic at City Park on Friday with circle members encouraged to attend. An event notice requests Mach member presence.
A 1928 civic manifesto urges persistent effort beyond initial wins, warning against halting, delaying, or favoring individuals over the city. It calls citizens to seize opportunities, pursue industries, and promote public publicity to ensure long term prosperity.
U S Department of Commerce figures show Indiana birth rate dropping to 19.8 from 20.1 in 1926 and death rate easing from 12.8 to 12 per 1,000. Infant mortality fell to 68.8 from 72.4. Total births reached 62,298 with 37,678 deaths and a natural population rise of 244,620, with city figures listed for East Chicago Evansville Fort Wayne Gary Hammond Kokomo Muncie South Bend and Terre Haute.
Kenneth Wills in Linton hospital is improving and Mrs. John Corbin at home is some better. Ward Bartley of Palestine visits his parents James and Mrs. Bartley as Robert Conklin returns home from Detroit. Dave Terhune was in town on Tuesday on business while Mrs. Jerry Wakefield spent Tuesday.
A notice notes a called meeting of the Masonic lodge set for Wednesday at 8 o'clock. The fragment references Mrs Garrett Daubenspeck and others visiting Mrs Matt Kiser and Mrs C F Nelson’s mother, with mentions of Mrs Mary Nelson and Max.
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