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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
8
Willis H. Booth president of the International Chamber of Commerce argues that the world is too small for compartmentalization and urges expanding industry foundations across sectors and nations.
A historical note explains nixies or dead mail cases in the U S postal system. It details how misaddressed or inadequately wrapped items become nixies delayed parcels and dead letters. Chicago and New York figures illustrate the cost of handling nixies, totaling about 1 740 000 dollars annually.
Sheriff Daniels of Anderson went to Milwood to recover a suitcase two dresses three aprons night gowns and two suits of underwear owned by Jane Thomas. In New Carlisle business men plan a giant barbecue to celebrate Death Crossing with Governor Jackson and state officials as guests. Everett Alexander, a Roll grocer, moved his house to Hartford City and lived in it there.
In Frankfort Mrs Mart Plough advised her husband to hang a dishpan over four stakes to shield flowers from frost. He mishung it, ruining the blooms. Greensburg florists report brisk business as residents replace damaged plants. In Brown County, Joseph Gillespie trustee notes $9 600 state aid allocated to 16 township schools.
Daniel Peters of Longstown, Pa., says a deathbed confession from a woman he believed to be his mother names Charles Brewster Ross as the man behind Philadelphia’s famed 1874 kidnapping. Peters reports authorities were informed and remains convinced after fifty years.
The column records various small notices from Columbus Newcastle and LaPorte. It notes a trustee advancing salaries for township teachers, the baptism of Joseph Butler at Tabernacle Christian church, County Agent Ralph Test leading a farm anti crow campaign, and Woodmen of the World planning their central states encampment in LaPorte for the week of July 30.
In Washington D C prosecutors plan to seek new charges against B L Doheny and Harry F Sinclair for allegedly defrauding the United States through public oil land leases. Wall Street figure Jesse L Livermore will quit the stock market. Alanson B Houghton as US Ambassador to England met King George in plain evening dress to avoid criticising earlier attire.
Seymour Tribune reports a locomotive fireman warning motorists about crossing dangers. He notes drivers race trains, ignore signals, and risk passengers. He cites Indiana’s new auto law, but insists personal responsibility is the key to safety at crossings.
Radio program listing from 1925 United Press notes WLS Chicago at 8 pm presenting The Chimes of Normandy. Other stations KGO Oakland WEAF New York WES Philadelphia and more offer varied concerts and operatic selections into the evening. Marine Band concert and Zion pre graduation events are also scheduled.
An old style advertisement touts Dave's Menthar Pepsin as fast relief for gas acidity belching and heartburn with a money back guarantee. It claims dramatic stomach improvement, reduces nervousness headaches and dizziness when digestion is good, and cites high local sales in New Jersey. Duncan's Pharmacy is advertised as a seller.
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