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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
2
A New York race shows no clear leader for a third party while Indiana options outline one year six months three months plans by mail. The Tokico government buildings are believed incendiary, sparking near congressional ire as Wisconsin foes appear mild, echoing mixed sentiment from the era.
President Coolidge calls the nation to observe the week starting October 4 as fire prevention week. He notes the striking anthracite miners have already taken steps toward fire prevention.
Linton hosts a corn carnival from Monday October 5 through October 10 in City Park. The event highlights corn and other cereals vegetables and fruits from Linton Lyons Switz City Worthington areas with exhibitions prizes for canned fruits and fancywork. Promoters report quick progress and strong public encouragement with advertising forthcoming.
A Washington Times editorial argues many merchants avoid advertising due to habit and pride. It asserts advertising aids business, citing large firms that consistently use space to keep the public aware of their wares. The piece condemns the old belief that locals will naturally know where to shop.
In Bloomfield on Sept 26 a handful of civil matters closed while five new filings entered. Judgments awarded in several actions include Federal Chemical Co. vs Mackall et al for 185.85 principal plus 27.00 interest and fees, Hoosier Coal Sales Co. vs Samuel Crum Co for 75.00, Spooner vs Bingham for 460.00 principal and 5.50 interest and fees, and Knapp vs Dixson for 1000.00. Additional rulings quiet title for Boruff actions and damages against Brevard Mfg Co, with a bastardy suit, quiet title case, and foreclosure on note actions.
Linton to form a new band with a directing board of merchants and band representatives. An important business meeting for all local business and professional men will convene at the public library Monday at 2 PM to elect directors and plan a Halloween masquerade frolic.
Several dog owners in the city and county faced penalties after failing to pay the current year dog tax. At Bloomfield the delinquents were summoned before a justice of the peace and fined about 17.50 including costs. One man commented that the tax burden was larger than his dog. More cases were expected soon.
Indianapolis markets report United Press Dispatch shows hog receipts at 6,000 with prices 35 cents lower. Best heavies at 138.50 to 138.80, medium and mixed 14.00 to 14.10, bulk sales 13.80 to 14.20. Cattle receipts 200 steady with steers 8.00 to 14.00, cows and heifers 6.00 to 11.25. Sheep receipts 600 steady tops 7.00 for lambs 14. Calves receipts 350 up one notch with tops 16.00 and bulk 15.00 to 16.00.
A carload of cattle en route from Odon to Indianapolis market had its seal broken in the Illinois Central yards near Ninth Street southeast. Four calves fell or jumped from the car and roamed the railroad right of way for hours before being recovered. They were unharmed and later sold to W. H. Coleman & Sons meat dealers.
A church page in the local paper carries Methodist notes for readers. It lists upcoming services, events, and announcements from nearby congregations for members and visitors.
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