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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
2
Rates listed for advertising including per inch and line charges, with permanent contracts and obituaries. Also mentions subscription terms and city carrier delivery with weekly and yearly prices. Poem about a knot causing pain appears among text fragments.
Union miners stand with UMWA leadership against internal subversion as John L. Lewis and Frank Farrington seek to unite efforts to thwart the one big union plan. The executive board names William Z. Foster and Alexander Howat as opposition figures, urging locals to reject dual organizations and protect the miners' union from internal disruption.
The speaker recalls biblical proverbs attributed to Solomon, noting that wise speech conveys knowledge while foolish talk spills folly. They contrast the prudent mind with the gullible, urging careful listening to guidance across ages.
The piece extols Greene county roads allowing easy travel to local beaches and July celebrations, noting reliable transport as a practical advantage. It contrasts with ancient kings who failed to organize stable rule due to lack of horse sense.
An old saying notes how medical habits have changed from using a simple shake for the liver to modern methods delivered by a flivver in years past.
U B bake sale at New Home Furnishing Co featuring home made pies cakes potato salad and baked beans for community fundraising hosted at the store venue.
A baby boy named Robert Lee Cravens was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cravens of A Street Northeast. The child weighed eight pounds and is reported in good health.
Building activity in Linton continues through summer and into fall as many new residences rise and many remodels proceed. John Gastineau plans a six room bath home at 240 D street northeast costing about 6000 dollars, with construction starting soon. Henry Kramer will build a five room modern home at 110 C street northeast for about 3000 dollars. Garrett Kramer will remodel his residence at 1099 ER street northeast for about 3000 dollars.
Sunday service at 10 30 features Tears and Indigerence as sermon subject. Ordination and installation of elder W R Hilgediek will occur during the service to replace the late Elder John Berns. Pledges for the forward movement may be paid to the pastor or J H Haseman. Sunday school at 9 30. lessons focus on great men and women of the new testament. No C E meeting due to Chau tauqua night. The church invites all.
The Truth Seekers Sunday school class of the Reformed church met at Mrs. Henry Bredeweg's home for the quarterly business meeting with eleven members present. They planned the Fourth of July Haseman grove picnic with a Saron Reformed Sunday school stand. A program featured readings by Mrs. Huber and Mrs. Heitman, and a contest won by Mrs. Bredeweg with Miss Louise second. Refreshments were served. attendees included Clara Huber, Lola Ecker, Louise Streitlemeier, Minnie Strietlemeier, Margaret Strietlemecier, Lena Heitman, Minnie Kramer, Ethel Haseman, Anna Haseman, Gertie Serar, Emma Ecker, Lydia Bredeweg, Elsie Ardell and Marie Louise.
James H. Humphreys & Co advertises good real estate bargains inviting readers to consult for early access and pricing opportunities. The notice emphasizes value and local market deals without listing specific properties or terms.
A string of short visits and day trips centers on Terre Haute Sullivan Jasonville Dugger Bloomington and Indianapolis. Residents such as Mrs Marion Powel Gideon Franklin Mrs Herschel Courtney Mr and Mrs Charlie Board Miss Beatrice Burt and others make local moves for visits business or events.
Freight wreck near New Lebanon west of Sullivan delayed Illinois Central traffic yesterday and last night. Nine cars piled in a ravine collapsed a bridge but no injuries occurred. Passengers detoured via C. & E. I L and Big Four routes. line cleared early this morning.
Mrs. William Sloan hosted a birthday party at 290 Third Street Northwest for her daughter Jeanie as she turned five. Guests included Annie Tanner Mary McPhail Jeanie Flynn Martha Small and many others. a contest awarded first prize to Annie Tanner and Mary McPhail second to Jeanie Flynn and Martha Small. ice cream and cake were served.
James H. Humphreys & Co invites readers to consult for fire insurance on both city and farm properties, highlighting comprehensive coverage options and expert local service.
Members of the Hiawatha club gathered at Mrs Luther Bone's Fourth Street home to honor her sixtieth birthday with an all day meeting. The event featured generous baskets and gifts, a noon dinner, followed by a regular business session, social time, and music. Attendees included Minnie Bennie Mayme Kinney Exie Thomas Ben Rainey Michael Hussey Pearl Schott and William Moy with guests Mrs John Suthard and Mrs Homer Bennett.
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