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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
2
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An advertising man explains why duck eggs lack a market, comparing it to chicken eggs and noting how publicity drives sales. He argues that advertising makes merchants bold in newspapers, reflecting how specialization and competition have made consistent ads essential to modern stores and public service.
A local acquaintance in Linton contemplates buying two pairs of blooded dogs at 1000 dollars each. He expects seven puppies per year, selling at 1000 dollars each, aiming for about 14000 dollars gross. He has saved nine dollars toward a 4000 dollar start and envisions easy street ahead, feeding pups and playing the saxophone.
Fall weather marks opening day of the autumn sales in Linton. Merchants note the change is welcomed by shoppers and townsfolk alike, with invites to visit tomorrow or anytime during the week.
A saying highlights value of teamwork with the construction gang over the wrecking crew. It emphasizes practical labor, safety, and constructive effort in building projects.
An auto bus carrying the driver and four passengers went into a ditch between this city and Lyons yesterday afternoon. No one was hurt, and the bus sustained only minor damage. The steering gear malfunctioned, and before the driver could stop, the bus struck the ditch and turned on its side.
Mrs. Mahalia Badders died at 8 this morning near the Sullivan county line, aged 76 years 10 months 10 days. She had been bedfast two weeks, survived by children Elmer, Woody, Bert, Gus, H A, and Mrs Ira Herndon, plus a brother and sister. She was a Morris chapel church member and longtime resident. funeral arrangements not announced.
Mrs Malinda Beck widow of Frank Beck died at her home six miles southwest of Linton after a brief illness. She attended a Hopewell schoolhouse box supper Friday evening then grew ill, dying Sunday afternoon aged 68. Survived by six children Elmer Sue Roy Minnie Moody Enoch, with Roy in Detroit. Funeral at Stafford chapel Tuesday at 10 a.m.
In a Washington area patch, Joe Haseman and Tilman Bough shared the lead in a watermelon feast during a recent outing. The contest ended as a draw with nearly identical portions eaten. Chaperones Jim Roach and Mrs Laura Scherb expressed pride in the lively event, and the fraternal group planned more outings after a successful day.
New officers for the ensuing year were elected at the First Christian Sunday school. The nominating committee led by Lee Myers chose Clarence M. Morgen as Superintendent with Tolson and Scholl as assistant superintendents. other roles filled include Secretaries Hazel Bunch and Arthur Taylor, Treasurer Mrs Charles E Fuller, Librarians George Bailey and Ethel Beckwith, Pianists Lena Brawand Doris DeLong and Mary McPhail, Junior Superintendent John Ingleman with Harley Ham, Primary Superintendent Mrs Earl Aikin, Beginners Superintendent Mrs Grace Lardis Cox, Cradle Roll Superintendent Mrs A J Miller, and Home Department Superintendent Mrs Murl Haseman.
Yesterday morning a party of about forty from the Violet Rebekah lodge set out by car for Trinity Springs for a day of outing. They shared a noon table with fried chicken contest winning by Ben Humphreys. On the way back they stopped at Washington and then halted again near Linton.
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