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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
4
State highway superintendent Steve Stalcup announced the Newberry bridge on state road No 29 is open again at noon after three weeks of repairs. New sills floor system and paint refresh updated both wood and steel parts, with about a dozen men at work. full completion will yield a “real bridge.”
Prof Dillard longtime supervisor of music in Washington public schools will leave soon for Indianapolis to become supervisor of instrumental music at Technical High School. He and his family will move to the capital city where the position offers greater prospects. Dillard formerly resided in Linton and is married to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Talbott.
Sandborn Ind June 28 Death ended the suffering of Mrs Melvina McCord last Thursday at about 1 pm. The 71 year old woman had been bedridden for weeks with a nervous breakdown and heart trouble. She came from Jackson Tennessee twenty months ago to live with her daughter Mrs Mollie Wills. Her husband died about two years ago. Mrs McCord joined the Baptist church in Tennessee years ago.
An adaptation of the pantograph to oxy acetylene flames is among new measures to command the powerful agent for cutting cold metal.
The article notes the dedication of a concrete block church with a full basement and rooms for Sunday school work, a club room, and a dedicated auditorium for worship. Rev. W. E. Cissna leads the effort, with praise for community support and tie to the University of Wisconsin.
Miss Belle Reviin and Miss Olive Bruggeman have been appointed street commissioners in St. Louis, marking a rare instance of women holding urban public works posts. The appointments were announced by city officials and reflect a push toward inclusive civic roles.
Fordson cylinder oil 65 cents per gallon. Best quality bale ties 9 ft No 14 1.79 per bundle. One good Jersey cow nine years old 45 dollars. One Jersey heifer three years old 25 dollars. One cream separator 30 dollars. Will bale hay in window. Orval Jackson on Wm Heitman farm 28th?
The eighth annual Indiana state first aid meet is in Princeton with about thirty teams from across the state competing for prizes over 2000 dollars. Leaders including John L. Lewis and John Hessler are scheduled to speak as miners attend while mines in the district are closed.
Mrs Marie Bratscher entertained the G o L T club at her West Linton home with eight members present. After business, a social hour followed and two contests were won by Lucille Ellis and Louise Surmont. Refreshments were served to Minda Smith Louise Surmont Violet Nichols Lucille Ellis Leona Todd Nora McCann Clara Pierce and the hostess.
Engineers from the Bureau of Mines examined Wisconsin peat bars to determine their role in coal formation. The study aims to clarify geologic processes and the potential coallike value of peat deposits in the region.
A basic teaching device uses a bathing cap grease gun and a soda can to demonstrate gas measurement. Developed for medical students, the improvised kit shows how to quantify gases breathed in physiology lessons.
The United States government trains twelve thousand coal miners each year in mining safety, rescue procedures, and first aid to improve workplace safety.
China Chita region produces about 2,000,000 tons of iron ore annually. Native furnaces yield 450,000 tons of pig iron while furnaces owned by Japanese produce 250,000 tons.
A French made paper from wood pulp offers waxed and gelatin paper advantages while resisting heat and moisture, presenting new packaging potential.
A Farmington Maine driver of a 4 wheeled vehicle hooked an ox chain to a granite post and padlock in broad daylight claiming no intent to lose the car.
A laurel species tree on the Canary Islands releases a heavy nightly water shower from its foliage. Locals collect the pure water for drinking and cooking purposes.
Paris Notre Dame plans to replace the longtime female family bell ringer tradition with electric ringing in the cathedral. The change ends generations of women serving as the opera bell ringer family at the church.
J K Womeldorf arrives from near Seattle to meet his brother Isanc known as Big Ilo in Ohio. The brothers, once separated twenty five years ago, share a warm reunion and plan to visit relatives in Michigan Ohio and eastern states. Ike Womeldorf is in the coal business in the west and travels eastward to reconnect with family.
The L A W club members entertained their husbands and families with a picnic at the city park yesterday. Late in the evening a bountiful supper was served to many guests and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
The new timetable cuts passenger service at Terre Haute with no Sunday trains. A single weekday eastbound and westbound passenger run remains, with the Terre Haute to Terre Haute service at 7:15 am to 3:45 pm. Sunday papers will be delivered by automobile trucks starting tomorrow, arrival near 6 pm.
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