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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
4
Rates for single column inch 87.00 ad space and per inch 25 cents for subsequent insertions. Reading notices per line 20 cents. Permanent contracts available on request. Classified advertising one cent per word with a 26 word minimum. Includes obituaries and social announcements as regular line rates.
Sixteen candidates appeared at the Democratic national convention for the presidential nomination. Fred Brown of New Hampshire leads the alphabetical list though his identity is obscure. The piece notes Brown may be a stronger governor candidate than others, yet remains largely unknown and unlikely to secure the presidency, with a postscript revealing he is still another governor.
After twenty five years no trains run on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line now Southern Indiana. Previously three or four trains daily two on weekdays and Sunday services vanish. Abandonment due to competition from buses and autos, not local decline.
The speaker praises farmers as the nation’s backbone and notes their endurance amid heavy burdens and harsh weather. They resist giving up despite ongoing pressures and criticism from the weather boss.
New Yorkers backing a $200000 bid secured the Democrats to hold their convention in the city and their choice appears wise as the event unfolds. The bustling campaign and momentum suggest the decision will yield continued benefits for New York.
The Methodist congregations of Marco Samaria Stafford and Pleasantville held a large basket dinner at Ilene Park yesterday. Rev Peele of Pleasantville preached an excellent sermon in the morning. In the afternoon attendees drove to Riverside where baptism was administered to forty new church accessions.
Mrs Frank Hinkle aged 50 was killed near Greencastle Indiana on Saturday night when struck by lightning. She is survived by her husband and three children.
Miss Susie Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson married Dreldon Green son of Mr and Mrs R A Green Saturday at the bride’s home on A street northeast. Justice Ellet Muerer performed the ceremony in the presence of close family. The couple, popular among city youths, will reside with Green’s parents near the city park before moving to light housekeeping rooms.
Rev F L Wheeler visits Spencer and many locals including John Wooley of Franklin and Miss Louise Neal of Jasonville share weekends in town. Numerous pairings and family visits locate residents at State park near Spencer, Indianapolis trips, Bloomington outings, and absences for schooling at Terre Haute and Crawfordsville.
A former Linton teacher, who taught primary grades in the city about two years ago, graduated from Madame Blaker's school in Indianapolis this month and will teach in Indianapolis city schools this winter.
The Alumni Association will hold a short meeting at 7 o clock this evening at the public library. All graduates of Linton High School are urged to attend, the gathering brief due to the chautauqua.
All members of the Christian Endeavor society of the United Brethren church are asked to meet at Miss Ruby Stewart’s home at eight this evening. The meeting is very important.
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