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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
2
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A column notes England plans a revival of Uncle Tom’s Cabin amid global strife and criticizes U S shortcomings. It contrasts American lawlessness with China’s bandit problem and cites a 600 pound petrified snake found by two Kentuckians. The piece jeers Kaiser’s fading power and laments Luther Burbank’s retirement without controversial plant experiments.
Commentator questions the need for armed “shootin’ irons” among congress members after rival legislators brandished guns in a dispute. Proposals spark debate on security, privilege, and the proper bounds of legislative conduct.
The Federated Council of Churches criticizes enforcement efforts and finds that despite large expenditures, violations remain astonishingly high.
Merchants unite to showcase a special fall opening week in Linton with lively bargains across most lines. Shops have been stocking up, aiming to attract patrons with targeted deals and events for the coming week.
A shadoof is a water raising device with a long pivoted pole and a weighted short end. A bucket hangs from the longer end, lifting water via a well sweep principle. Used on the Nile and elsewhere in the East for irrigation.
Statement noting that more than $78,000,000 worth of corsets were produced last year. The remark appears in the Columbia Record reflecting surprising industry scale.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier, kinder alternative to cod liver oil for underweight children. It claims rapid weight gain, especially after sickness or suspected rickets, and cites a case of a 9 year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months. Available in a 60 tablet bottle for 60 cents with money back guarantee.
Mrs Margaret Rogers dies at about one oclock in a Spring Valley hospital after a fall. She resided on Kstreet and had lived in the community for fourteen years. Survived by daughter Mrs Richard Brolley and son John Rogers, nine grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The state industrial board is in session today at Linton City Hall and will continue through tomorrow. Mr. Riley heads compensation cases for the two days with actions listed for September 17 and 18 against Bon Ayr Coal Co Linton Summit Coal Co Hamilton Coal Co Van Meter Chain Co Showers Bros et al.
Indianapolis September 17 United Press Dispatch seven men were dropped from the state motor police payroll to meet new budget limits. Chief Robert Humes, using seniority and traffic needs, announced further cuts before October 1. Motorcycle officers Merle Remley Emmett Stages and Lawrence Shields were released along with cars officers Carl Loney William Boyer Charles Smith and Calvin Jackson. Three more reductions expected prior to October 1.
The Sahara, world’s largest desert, runs along northern Africa from the Atlantic to the Nile, spanning about 3,000 miles and covering roughly 2,000,000 square miles.
Classified notes include for rent space at Columbia Music and multiple sale offers such as a five passenger Dart with tires for 800 dollars by John Sharpe, farm and orchard items at various locations, a coal mine property near Coal City with 20 acres, and a five room house with utilities. Lost leather purse with over ten dollars found and rewards offered. Also job notice for a personal factory representative position in Linton with Syncro Motors Co. address Battle Creek Michigan.
Indianapolis market dispatch shows steady receipts across categories. Heavies trading from 12.75 to 13.35, mediums and mixed around 18.50 to 18.60, bulk sales near 13.85 to 18.65. Cows and steers list 6.00 to 14.00, sheep firmer with top 7.00, lambs up to 16. Calves receipts 800 with top around 15.50 and related prices 14.50 to 15.00.
The name John Barleycorn as a personification of malt Magnor traces to an old English tract titled The Arraigning and Indicting of Sir John Barleycorn Knt printed for Timothy Tosspot. Sir John Barleycorn features in several ballads by John Burns as a recurring figure.
The Cynic and Jinks exchange a brief, sharp line about being liberal with children and growing old. Blinks warns that age will land people in the county poorhouse while Jinks and Cineinngtl En quirer later respond with taunting humor.
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