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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

2

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Facial Youth Cleanser

Edna Wallace Hopper endorses Facial Youth liquid cleanser and accompanying products in a persuasive wartime era beauty pitch. The advertisement cites deep cleansing claims, a full line including Youth Cream White Youth Clay and Hair Youth, and offers money back guarantees via local druggists. The copy invites purchasers to try the new day cleanser and notes the business address in Waukesha Wisconsin.

Edna Wallace Hopper Edna Wallace Slopper Waukesha Wis

Turner and Bryan Publishing House Rates Notice

Society editor contact details and office notes. Subscription and advertising rates listed for city carrier and mail in Indiana. Payment in advance required and paper may be discontinued if not renewed. Obituaries and public notices priced at regular line rates. Classified ads 1 cent per word with 26 cent minimum.

Indiana

City Folks and Country Folks Share Struggles in Reform Talk

A reflective line contrasts city and country residents, noting both face laughs, tears, schemes, and budget pressures while striving to make ends meet, highlighting common challenges across communities.

Sullivan County Bond Required for Horse Thief Detectives

It would seem to the casual observer that the Sullivan county commissioners required the Horse Thief Detective Agency members to post bond, a move described as using ordinary horse sense.

Sullivan County Horse Thief Detective Agency Bond

Greene County Court Docket Notes Minor Infractions

The Greene county criminal court docket shows a few infractions but overall safety is framed as favorable for democracy. The report emphasizes small offenses in a context of local stability and civic order.

Greene County

Christmas Seal Says a Penny Police to Fight Tuberculosis

A brief message explains that each Christmas seal costs one cent and aids in fighting tuberculosis. It notes that tubercle bacilli, though invisible, are deadly and can strike humans fatally, likening the threat to snakes.

City engineer cites $24066.72 for A street northeast project

The city engineer notes the new A street northeast improvement costs 24066.72 dollars. He argues the expenditure is small per taxpayer over ten years and will boost aesthetic appeal and property values, urging Linton to build more such streets.

Linton

Missionary Meeting at First Christian Church

The missionary society of the First Christian church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Francis Haseman on Sixth Street Southeast. The program includes Devotionals by Mrs. Mollie Barry, Printing the Church by Mrs. Geo. Aydelotte, Original Americans by Mrs. Haseman, Highland Frontier by Mrs. Margaret Jordan, Current News by Mrs. J. C. Corts. Mrs. Jordan will lead the afternoon. full attendance is desired.

Society of the First Christian Church Francis Haseman Sixth Street Southeast Mollie Barry Geo. Aydelotte Haseman Highland Frontier Margaret Jordan Gurrent News J. C. Corts Jordan

Bratcher Baby Born at City Hospital in Switz City

A nine pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bratcher of Switz City at City hospital last night. Mrs. Bratcher formerly Miss Josephine Stevenson of this city. All patients doing nicely. The Hyacinth club presented the hospital with a basket of fruit yesterday, which was highly appreciated.

Kenneth Bratcher Switz City City Hospital Bratcher Josephine Stevenson Hyacinth Club S Hospital

Hospital Board Meeting Set at Free man City Hospital

The board of directors of Free man City Hospital will convene at the hospital this evening at 7 30 o clock for the regular monthly meeting.

Freeman City Hospital

Elks' Ladies Club to Meet for Five Hundred Game

The Elks' Ladies will gather at the Elks' home tomorrow afternoon to play five hundred. Mrs. Haldon Beasley is scheduled as hostess for the event.

Elks’ Ladies Elks’ Home

Mt Mellick Club to Meet Friday Afternoon

The Mt. Mellick club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. A. M. Forst on B Street Southeast.

MT. Mellick Mt. Mellick Club A. M. Forst B” Street

Lion Hesitates Before Moving Picture Debut

The note describes the challenge of filming a lion who grows temperamental once he learns he will be on screen. It captures the playful, behind the scenes mood of early cinema production with a focus on animal actor behavior.

Tempermental

Orchestra Conductor’s Wood Tap Signals Start

Summerville Journal notes that a conductor taps on wood before cueing musicians, a traditional herald for beginning the performance.

Wood Summerville Journal

Christmas Spirit Prompts Gift Drive by Local Youths

The Junior Endeavor Society of the First Christian church leads a Christmas gift drive for less fortunate children in Linton and beyond. Girls dress dolls and toys are donated while boys craft playthings and small gifts. The community is urged to join in giving rather than receiving.

Christ Mas Santa Claus Junior Endeavor Society The First Christian Church Linton

Personal Guests Move Through City Stars and Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haskins of Detroit visit his parents here. Mrs. Rolin Fines visits Switz City, and Miss Sophia Newkirk returns to Cincinnati after a business stay. Jimmie Atkins of Indianapolis returns home from grandparents. Lem Sexton of Clay City returns home from a daughter’s visit. Mrs. Elizabeth Haywood travels to Bloomfield to stay with granddaughter Venus Pugh. Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Coshocton arrive to visit son Thomas Williams. Mrs. Victoria Cooke of Lawrence County returns home after visiting sister Kent. Miss Dorothy Lewis of Bedford returns home after guesting with Miss Say Jamison. Miss Daisy Allen returns to Indianapolis after several days with relatives. Miss Ruby Jane Anderson, employed in Indianapolis, returns home after a visit. Mr. and Mrs. John Himeman of Oolitic return home with sister Miss Lula Cooksey for a few days.

Thomas Haskins Detroit Rolin Fines Switz City Willis Fines Sophia Newkirk Cincinnati Jimmie Atkins Indianapolis Lem Sexton Clay City Elizabeth Haywood Bloomfield Venus Pugh John Williams Coshocton Ohio Thomas Williams Victoria Cooke Lawrence County Kent Dorothy Lewis Bedford Say Jamison Daisy Allen Ruby Jane Anderson John Himeman Oolitic Lula Cooksey

Clarion Club Meeting Noted With Mrs Hedrick

Clarion club members plan to meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. George Hedrick. Attendance is urged for all members due to important business on the agenda.

Clarion Club George Hedrick

Violet Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers for Term

The Violet Rebekah lodge elected N G Ethel Gillett V G Josephine Hahn R Sec Bona Baughman F Sec May Antibus Treas Ella Roach for the upcoming term. The next meeting is December 18 at 7 p.m. with degree work planned and a Christmas box drive for Greensburg Odd Fellows Home. Members are asked to bring a 10 cent gift and canned fruit or jellies for Santa to distribute a tree also planned.

Violet Rebekah Lodge N. G Ethel Gillett V. G Josephine Hahn Bona Baughman Antibus Treas Ella Roach Odd Fellows Greensburg Santa Claus Rebekah

Union Meeting Planned by City Youth Groups

Young people's Christian organizations in the city will hold a union meeting Sunday at the Saron Reformed church. The full program will be published later this week.

Saron Reformed Church

Apples at Wholesale by Grimes and Jonathan

Apple wholesales offered for Grimes and Jonathan varieties. Merchants can call or order through Joe Beasley. Contact details appear in local listings for wholesale fruit.

Grimes Jonathan Joe BE Beasley Atve

One fourth off on all stores Wol ford Hardware Co

Local hardware retailer Wolford Hardware Co advertises a storewide sale with a 25 percent discount across all shelves and departments. Customers are urged to visit participating locations for reduced prices on tools, hardware, and home improvement items.

Wolford Hardware Co

All Day Meeting of Baptist Ladies' Aid Society

The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will hold an all day meeting tomorrow at the church. A missionary program is planned for the afternoon. Every member is urged to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church

Hyacinth Club Meeting With Mrs Dyer on Friday

The Eyacinth club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Herbert Dyer at Fifth Street Southeast.

Eyacinth Club Herbert Dyer Fifth Street Southeast

Forestalled Hostess at Children’s Dance Farewell

A hostess bidding farewell to guests at a children’s dance is interrupted by a precocious six year old who, memorizing the proper formula, says good night and adds I hope I have enjoyed myself. The moment captures polite etiquette in a child’s quick wit.

Linton Florist Ad Promotes Thanksgiving Flowers

Linton Florist offers cut flowers and blooming plants for Thanksgiving gifts. "Say It With Flowers" by Mrs. Lizzie Davis at 509 First Street N. E. invites customers to choose festive arrangements.

Linton Florist Nica Lizzie Davis First Street N. E

A Good Deed: Let a Man Be Never So Ungrateful

A short moral note quotes Seneva on the value of performing a good office regardless of ingratitude, emphasizing virtue and personal satisfaction from helpful acts.

Seneva

One fourth off on all stoves Wol ford Hardware Co

Local hardware store announces a sale offering twenty five percent discount on every stove in stock at Wol ford Hardware Co. Limited quantities and in-store only. Customers urged to visit the shop to take advantage of the price drop and browse other home goods.

Linton

Mi-O-Na Pill Ad Claims Digestive Relief

An old advertisement touts Mi-O-Na as the best prescription for digestion and stomach distress, guaranteed by W. J. Hamilton. The copy highlights relief claims and endorses the product as a remedy for digestive issues.

W. J. Hamilton

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Ench Beauty Edna Wallace France Quid Cleanser Fashion Hat Shop Mrs Bolivias Cecile Woodward Turner & Bryan Society Missionary Meeting First Christian Church Organization City Hospital Report Elks’ Ladies’ Club Royal Society McCall Patterns Violet Lodge Willard Gerin Willara Peoples Trust Company Peoples’ Trust Co Allen A. Wilkinson Lumber Lothes David D. Terhune Daily Citizen
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