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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1926
Page
2
A whimsical column notes the Hall Mills case ending, political losses in Maine, peanut crop declines, early Christmas shopping, and jokes about war fears, Medicine Hat weather, salary gaps, and Edison predicting city dwellers becoming scarce as talking movies improve. The piece mixes humor and social commentary with period-appropriate references.
The Department of Commerce announces that automobile use has halted buggy manufacturing, signaling a pivotal shift in transport industries. Government authorities note surprising industry changes as automation and mass production redefine mobility and labor.
About 20000 Detroit bootleggers are upset as Ontario across the river adopts wet policies, a shift seen as commercially understandable by observers. The note frames the reaction from a business perspective, linking cross border alcohol policy to Detroit crime and trade impacts.
It is generally admitted that Governor Miriam Ferguson of Texas is not an orator but she has delivered a record of strong jail reforms.
Linton merchants anticipate strong holiday business as they showcase a finer, more complete line of holiday goods and express confidence in meeting the demand.
Charley Chaplin confronted a wild party at his home when he returned after 2 a m found music playing and corks popping. The piece notes questions his whereabouts at that late hour and hints at lingering winter weather and steady cold-weather trade for local merchants.
The National Foreign Trade Council estimates postwar break up cost seventy nations over 210 billion dollars in reduced trade. The piece argues wars drain money and human lives and that most wars arise from commercial quarrels.
Eighteen shopping days remain before Christmas as Linton merchants stock up for the season. Citizens are urged to buy at home to grow the town, with a reminder that spending with outside businesses does not help the community. Local merchants deserve patronage to keep Linton bigger, better, and busier.
Rev C A McCullough will conduct the funeral services for Mrs Dan Soliday tomorrow afternoon at Worthington. He formerly served as pastor of the Worthington Methodist church before moving here in September.
A community dance event is announced for Moose Hall this Saturday evening featuring Roy Radweil and a singing group. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy musical entertainment and social dancing.
Worship 9 30 talk 9 15 The Great Invitation Senior Intermediate and Junior Endeavor 6 00 Character How to Form It What Affects It Evening sermon 7 00 The Man of the Present Hour Choir meetings Monday and Thursday 7 15 Devotional Wednesday 7 00 Golden Rule Sunday in all churches. Large morning and evening attendance noted. I Roberts pastor.
The Saron Reform Church invites all to Sunday services with a sermon titled Life's Voyage and a message on sharing blessings with orphans in the Near East. Sunday school begins at 9:30 with a full congregation urged to attend.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Juniors and Inter mediates urged to excel in attendance The pastor to speak on About My Father's Business at morning service The B Y P U meets at 6 00 pm The night service features Disregarded Warnings with baptism at its start Good music led by Mrs Bogard All welcome Oren A Cok pastor
The Church of Christ asks all members and neighbors to attend Bible class on Sunday at 9:30 with worship at 10:30 and a morning sermon "The Birth of Jesus." Young people meet at 6:15. 45 enrollments. Evening service at 7:00 with "The Rich Young Ruler." Bible class Tuesday and prayer Thursday at 7:00. E. E. Kranz, minister.
The pastor C A McCullough invites all members to attend upcoming services. Sunday school at 9 30 urges punctuality, with sermons at 10 30 and 7 00. An evening E L gathering at 6 00 offers youth Christian service training. Midweek prayer is on Wednesday at 7 00. A warm welcome awaits all who come.
Sunday school at 9 30 with preaching at 7 pm by Rev Lester Abel. City baby clinic Tuesday at 1 30. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday night at Mrs James Bone's home. Mothers meeting Thursday afternoon at 1 80. All mothers remembered.
Nola D. Yoder deaconess announces a prayer meeting at the Mission Friday night inviting members and locals to join for an hour of reflection and supplication.
Tomorrow at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH schedule includes 9 15 Bible school led by superintendent William Cunningham with Dr W H Scholl in charge 10 45 communion and sermon The Golden Rule Applied special choir music 6 00 Bible study 7 00 Evening service Mongelistic? extends cordial welcome Minister George Stanley West invites all to join in services Come thou with us and we will do thee good.
Open air meeting at 7:00 tonight followed by a Salvation meeting in city hall on the subject How Long. Sunday services include Company meeting at 9:80 Holiness meeting at 10:30 P. L. at 6:00 all in city hall. A second open air gathering at 7:00 precedes a 7:80 meeting also in city hall with The Day of Wrath and Prayer meeting Tuesday at the Hardman home. All are cordially invited by Ensign M. B. Morvrts.
Rev John O Neal of the Rescue Army of Terre Haute will preach tonight at seven. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and evening worship. The public is invited to hear Rev O Neal Saturday night.
Sunday school at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30. Rev Moore the new pastor will be with us. All are cordially invited to attend the services at the church.
The body of John Brogan formerly of Linton will be brought here tomorrow afternoon to the home of Clinton Revnties at 89 H street NW. The funeral is set for Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Sam Tuttle officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery with the Red Men lodge in charge.
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