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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1923

Page

7

Needles: Global daily use around seven million units

The text notes each needle undergoes about twenty two processes from parent wire. The world is estimated to use up roughly seven million needles daily.

Betsy Ross and the Petticoat Flag Legend

A historical note explains Betsy Ross is said to have made the first American flag from a petticoat, clarifying that a petticoat was an upper undergarment worn by women in the Revolutionary era.

Betsy Ross

Power and Control in a Statesman’s Measure

A dialogue with Senator Sorghum about what defines a great statesman. He says greatness lies in knowing the subject and avoiding excess talk. The remark frames leadership as prudent rhetoric and restraint in public discourse.

Senator Sorghum

Why daylight saving stirs debate over telephone time

A historical snippet questions why telephone operators were barred from giving the time, noting that revealing it could spark daylight saving disputes and be unfair to workers. The remark hints at public attitudes toward time standards and service norms.

Making of Shoes in Modern Factories

In shoe factories with the most modern machinery a shoe can be made complete in twenty minutes though it passes through over a hundred separate operations.

One s Palate It isn t your wisdom tooth that tells you when you ve eaten enough

A concise aphorism on how true fullness comes from taste rather than a physical tooth, emphasizing savor over volume and suggesting restraint through refined palate awareness.

Beautiful tribute paid ten departed Elks at memorial rites

Memorial exercises for Linton Lodge No. 866 Elks were held at the Elks home on North Main Street Sunday at 2 30. Clayton F Mansfield Muncie attorney delivered the address praising the deceased and urging cooperation beyond creed and race. musical selections and a vocal solo enriched the program with Mrs G T Sherwood and the Hamiltons and Wills performing several numbers. Memorial day committee members were W T Cushing Homer Hart and L W Warner.

Linton Lodge No Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Elks North Main Street Clayton F. Mansfield Muncie Lodge Bourne J. S. Martin Lorena Letsinger Mary Symms G. T. Sherwood

U B Sunday Services At U B Church Include Special Music

The U B church Sunday school opened with a 9 15 orchestra directed by Frea Maddox. Attendance rose to 249, the largest this year, with a 29 person increase. The Boston quartet and the Lewis brothers with Raymond Boston sang, followed by choir selections and a pastor's address. Evening Christian Endeavor featured Miss Mignon Christy and solos by Miss Hildred McDonald Bert Farthing and Raymond Boston. M F Read spoke in the men’s class and again in the evening service joined by the pastor and quartet.

U.B Frea Maddox M. Tomey Boston Lewis Ind Raymond Christian Endeavor Mignon Christy Hildred McDonald Indiana Cental College Indianapolis Bert Farthing Raymond Boston M. F. Read

Personal notes as relatives visit for holidays

George Tolson spent the weekend here with his parents and attends Purdue. Several students and relatives travel between Bloomington Terre Haute Indianapolis and Greencastle for holidays and to attend schools such as Purdue Rose Poly Indiana University DePauw and John Herron Art School. The group includes Miss Nellie Sawyer Miss Edith Wright Miss Mabel Heitman and many others visiting family and returning to campus.

George Tolson Purdue Nellie Sawyer Terre Haute Daisy Boruff Owensburg Edith Wright Sullivan Grover Hendricks Cass Walter Robertson Farl Cunningham Rose Poly Mary Laubach Daisy Allen Ruby Jane Anderson Indianapolis Elmer Stalcup Purdue University Steve Stalcup Mabel Heitman Bloomington Lucy Cooke Petersburg Herbert Priest L. R. Wright Aijbert Baker Winogene Hewlett Franklin Henrietta Poe John Herron Art School Henry Toe Russel Bledsoe Betty Joe Charles Inman Carmichael Geneva Solsberry Raymond Carrico Edith Garnett Evansville Pearl Schloot Indiana University Ephriam Bach Bo Bach Mary Cooprider Madam Blaker Otis Cooprider Jessie Porter G. C. Porter Fern Plew State Normal Vanlew Ruth Armpriester Greencastle Depauw University E. A. Armpriester Lew Aspy Audrey Detroit Dave Bartlett Washington Capt J. W. Risher Chicago Austin Linton Windy City Frances Hindman Virginia McLaughlin Bloomfield Rex Landis Phyllis Grace Lafayette Henry Poe Clarence Morgan Lester Myers T. J. Morgan Maude Thine Riverdale Cal Belle Bruner Lizzie Watkins John Alexander Miller

England Adopts Electric Fans For Early Hay Drying

In England haymaking is aided by electric fans that dry the grass as it is cut and stacked while still green, a method now used in many regions.

England

Not an Old Mine Says Vandalia Mine NotAged

The note clarifies that Vandalia Mine No. 29 is not among the oldest in the field, despite reports suggesting its status. It emphasizes the mine’s relative youth in comparison to other mines in the area.

Coal acreage and modern mine sustain long term profitability

The text notes extensive coal acreage and a modernly equipped mine. It suggests the operation could remain profitable for many years, assuming market conditions return to normal.

Police Court News At Bloomfield

Beveridge Jones faced Mayor Inman on a charge of disturbing a religious meeting at the Apostolic church. He pled not guilty and was remanded to Bloomfield jail on $200 bond awaiting Thursday trial. Joe Hash also pled not guilty to non support and was held in Bloomfield jail on $500 bond for Thursday’s hearing.

Beveridge Jones Inman The Apostolic Church Bloomfield Joe Hash

Camphor Eye Wash Claims Quick Relief for Sore Eyes

An ad for Lavoptil eye wash promoted by W. J. Hamilton druggist at 24 N Main St. It touts camphor hydrastis and witch hazel as fast help for inflamed weak or strained eyes and offers a free aluminum eye cup with purchase.

W. J. Hamilton N. Main St

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