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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1925
Page
2
Subscription rates shown for mail in and out of Indiana with weekly yearly options. Advertising rates listed per column inch and for reading notices, with a note on permanent contracts. Obituaries and social notices charged at regular line rates. Community sales pitch for Linton fall opening, urging readers to visit during the event. references to rail excursions and local shopping opportunities.
A man testing a tailor asks how wide his trousers should be and humorously adds that he does not want his wife to get ahead of him, joking about how wide a tight skirt would be.
Warning signs around school buildings gain new meaning as drivers must heed them during recess and busy student activity. The rainy spell ends with warmer weather aiding farmers returning to autumn tasks, including plowing for wheat and salvaging corn before frost threats fade.
Andrew Jackson Kidd aged 84, a Brazil pioneer resident and longtime business man, died at his home late yesterday. He was the father of J. C. Punk Kidd, longtime manager of the Grand Opera House in this city.
Mrs Gladys Moody 22 years old wife of Ivan Moody died at the family home near Tenth and Roosevelt after a five month illness that began with the death of a child five months ago. Survived by husband, her parents Mr and Mrs George Porter and brother Kenneth Porter. Funeral cortege leaves Monday at 1:30 PM for M E church services by Rev James Todd and W E Cissna with burial in Fairview.
In Cincinnati on Sept 19 poultry prices dropped one to two cents per pound as retailers closed for the Jewish New Year. Fat hens and fryers led the decline with heavy stock and a desire to clear floors before weekend. Fresh eggs rose a cent on bids to 38 cents for tops, amid higher Chicago and New York prices. Undergrades remained heavy while good eggs grew scarce. Dealers expect quality to improve with cooler nights.
Mooseheart Indiana observers plan a full Indiana Day on September 26 featuring an intersectorial football game with Elwood high school visiting Mooseheart. A banquet will honor 97 Indiana children with speeches by U.S. Senator James E. Watson and U.S. Secretary of Labor James J. Davis. Rodney H. Brandon will also speak about Indiana projects. Special trains and motor convoys are expected to bring many Indianans to Mooseheart for the day.
The state highway commission reports eight miles of new concrete and six miles of stone road on No 5 between Shoals and West Baden create a direct Vincennes to New Albany link. The 14 mile reduction shortens travel between the cities and offers an excellent surface though shoulder work remains incomplete and drivers are advised to proceed carefully.
United Press Dispatch reports Earl Overby aged 23 was arrested in Indianapolis on September 19 on a charge of attacking a 10 year old girl last month. Overby denied the charge.
United Press Dispatch reports Indianapolis hog receipts 3,000 with gains to 40 cents. Heavies at 13.00 to 13.50, bulk 13.50 to 13.90. Cattle receipts 200, steers 8.00 to 14.00, cows and heifers 6.00 to 11.00. Sheep 800 steady, top 7.00, lambs to 14.75. Calves 300, 50 cent drop, top 14.50, bulk 14.00 to 14.50.
Distribution drive seeks established users for 150 essential items including extracts, coops, and food products. Backing by Watkins Co. with a surprising plan. Address Dept. 1 8 Columbus Ohio. 1912p.
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