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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
2
Partial OCR of a small town paper lists postal matters, subscription rates, and advertising terms. It mentions second class matter status, advance payment rules, carrier and mail options, rates by mail and outside India, and general classified advertising charges including obituaries and social notices.
Pastor Oren A Cook urges nominating a great Mother's Day on May 10. He calls fathers and children to use automobiles to bring the aged to morning service where the sermon is The Trusting Mother and the evening sermon is The Christian Home. Wear white flowers for departed mothers and red for living ones, with special music.
Telephone bills are due and payable at the office of the New Home Telephone Co. The list of each month states the amount. Service may be discontinued if not paid within 15 days from the bill date. If discontinued for nonpayment, service will be restored only in due course of business upon payment of 50 cents restoral charges.
Editorial notes rising docket congestion in state and federal courts causing multi year delays for criminal trials. Critics blame lawyers and judges, urging more courts and judges to speed justice. Recommends cutting unnecessary procedures to restore respect for law and prompt enforcement.
William Jennings Bryan, now a millionaire from Florida real estate profits, announces retirement from the lecture platform. He will invest his earnings in interest hearing securities and devote most of his time to literary work. He remains regarded as one of the era’s greatest orators.
A fragment notes men and women in Linton vying for municipal offices with many seeking the votes of the electorate. It reflects on the high odds of election and mentions President Coolidge as having effectively ended old fashioned cabinet meetings, suggesting a shift in political culture.
A voter declares strong national identity after casting a ballot, affirming pride in being American. The remark highlights civic engagement as a personal statement of belonging.
A sack containing six Plymouth Rock chickens was found this morning in the old Vandalia company barns. Two birds were dead on discovery. The four surviving chickens were taken in charge by the police chief and the owner may reclaim them by proving ownership. The chickens were likely stolen by a sneak thief and left in the barn.
The Walker family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness and death of their mother and grandmother. Grateful for undertakers Ensign Morse and singers whose consoling words helped during this time.
Election returns are promised as the show airs tonight with coverage and results expected to roll in as attendees watch. Reporters will provide live updates on precincts and possible early tallies as the event unfolds.
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