This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented clipping notes publication details for a newspaper and subscription rates while hinting at a John Johnson figure in the news. It references Walter Johnson as the sole Johnson in current limelight, suggesting a sports or public interest angle without full context. The piece preserves local tone and odds and ends of older ad text.
The comment notes that rum runners heed Horace Greeley’s old urging to seek the western regions, implying a trend toward westward activity or relocation despite prohibition era constraints. The line frames a broader suggestion of migration or retreat to safer fronts.
The text notes William J. Bryan is not elected to the Princeton Theological Seminary board, a recurring outcome for him. It hints that opponents may mock Bryan as he defends a victim of the Tennessee anti ape law, reflecting turbulent legal battles and contentious public figures.
John D. Rockefeller Jr comments on moral progress, recalling the saying that a rich man cannot enter heaven yet believing society has made progress since. He frames wealth as a test of character and hints at evolving standards.
Charley Bryan warns that national prospects would look bleak if a Republican administration took office, mirroring a pessimistic view of the country’s future under such leadership. The remark contrasts with more optimistic or alternative projections of policy and governance.
The text argues a bootlegger's business is illegal in Canada so income cannot be taxed and speculates that untaxed bootlegger earnings in the United States would leave the treasury light, referencing the Treasury as the source of income.
New parking rules parallel to the curb in the marked off business district sections are now in effect. White lines were painted last night and enforcement begins this morning as police and motorists adjust. Public reaction will be measured by time.
Secretary Hoover predicts a synthetic food supply while a delicatessen housewife appears already in the scene, signaling concerns over new food technologies and consumer adoption.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Bennett announce the birth of a nine pound daughter Betty June born yesterday morning. Both mother and child are reported as doing well and Mr Bennett is very happy with the safe arrival.
Mrs A A Thomas of Indianapolis visits friends while T I B Bridwell of Switz City conducts business in Linton. Mrs James M Axton plans two weeks with son William Axton in Jeffersonville. Mrs Claude Stevenson returns from a week with relatives in Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs William Cunningham, Mr and Mrs John Ingleman, Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson, Mr and Mrs Oscar Fitzpatrick and Miss Dessie Fitzpatrick visit Rev and Mrs Ik C Corts and family in Sheridan on Sunday.
The regular meeting of the Rebekah lodge will be held tonight with work planned. The degree staff is expected to be there led by Noble Grand Mary Slaffley.
The Ladies Aid society of the Glenburn mission will meet at the church for an all day meeting tomorrow at 0 o clock.
The senior class play Honor Lright at the high school auditorium tomorrow night will feature superior intermission entertainment. Lucille Johnson Marie Hileedick and Lucille Brown will perform instrumental and vocal numbers. Sara Nee McIntosh Carl Porter present a humorous sketch and George Laffoon the high school comedian will mime. A record attendance is expected with no dull moment anticipated.
Bonds for the Fitzpatrick et al three mile paved road project will be sold by the county auditor at Bloomfield on Thursday. Contractors Robertson and Son of Terre Haute will begin work on the improvement once the bonds are disposed of.
Quapaw council No 80 10 of P holds its regular meeting tonight. A team practice is scheduled. The Maude Mullers will meet immediately after the council session.
The Ladies Fancywork circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. C. Ashcraft.
Freederdam Park hosts a Thursday night dance four miles north of Clay City featuring Brown's Orchestra. Jitney dances and social mixing mark the opening event of the season in 1912.
Advertisements list Dr Amerman new office near K of P building and services for women and children, plus home repairs, plants for sale, rental listings, stitching services, a fresh cow for sale, a house for sale or rent, an ice box, furnished apartments, and a large used car sale at 70 S Main St featuring bargain options and an old storage barn in central Linton.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.