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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
6
Indianapolis June 29 The Indiana state highway commission opened bids on June 23 for 78 miles of surface work on 29 roads in 19 counties. About 175 600 dollars will be spent with completion dates set for October 15 for macadam and top projects and September 15 for surface treatment.
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts cables the New York prohibition director seeking immediate information on the seizure of the shipping board steamer President Arthur at Hoboken where a large quantity of liquor was found. He asks if possession was taken under the Volstead act and whether the person in charge has been arrested and will be prosecuted.
The January to May production surge shows 1922 likely a landmark year for motor car makers. Output jumped from 90 486 in January to over 252 000 in May with a 180 percent gain. orders backlogs grow as demand outpaces supply and May sets records.
Commentary notes that strong crops and a prosperous Europe are expected to make 1923 the industry's greatest year yet, boosting both financial standing and equipment and signaling broad positive conditions ahead.
A granddaughter played with matches and set fire to a bed at J E Gillespie dairyman south of Jasonville. A smaller child slept nearby and was saved with another mattress tossed from a window by Mrs Frank Snoddy. The fire reached a roof before the local fire department under Chief Leon Poe stopped further damage.
Worthington Indiana June 29 A power operated scoop shovel to be attached to a Fordson tractor will be manufactured in Worthington by Worthington Motor Sales Co Backers project to hire forty to fifty workers The device lifts a half yard of gravel or stone per throw with two throws a minute and will be sold at about half the price of existing power shovels Inventor Ray Dorwood developed the idea while with Rowland Power Consolidated Collieries and a patent was secured A machine may be displayed at the Indiana state fair in Indianapolis next fall.
Gordon Miller plans to rejoin the Brave rotation this weekend in the Bicknell Vincennes series and will pitch at least one game. Out since a pitched ball fracture six weeks ago, he batted once last Wednesday at West Frankfort and now appears fit to resume. Availability depends on other pitchers' dates.
Irish Lions breed in confinement with Dublin Zoo cited as the world’s most successful facility. The article notes the Zoos’ breeding program and suggests it surpasses other global institutions in producing offspring.
Most girls can have pretty eyes. Lavoptik eye wash brightens eyes in a week using camphor hydrastic witch hazel and other ingredients. Regular use keeps eyes healthy and sparkling. Free aluminum cup offer from W. J. Hamilton, druggist.
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