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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
2
Subscriptions rates announced for Indiana and out of state with yearly, six month and three month options. Advertising and obituary notices priced at regular line and one cent per word with minimum charges.
The passage extols the British Museum for having the largest and most complete flea collection in the universe, claiming Britannia would become mistress of fleas. It also notes political complaints about Congress and a dog-muzzling order following a mad dog incident, urging compliance.
The Dakota presidential preferences show President Coolidge beating Hiram Johnson nearly two to one and McAdoo about eight to one over Henry Ford. The state returns to political normalcy faster than expected, though Senator Johnson sees no significance in Coolidge’s lead.
Special program tomorrow at 7 o'clock hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church. Members are asked to bring fancy work for a Friday and Saturday bazaar in the church basement. The public is invited. a Christmas offering will support church work. City talents include Miss Lucille Johnson and Mrs Elsie Huffman in a varied program with readings and talks by Rev McNeeley.
A homey domestic piece describes a Christmas fruit paste recipe loved by children and families. It lists ingredients dates figs raisins citron currant jelly and sugar with simple steps to chop mix press and roll the mixture into a shallow pan then cut into squares and coat with sugar.
Auto license plates for 1924 issued from Haywood Motor Sales Bloomfield starting December 12 1923 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays excepted. Bring certificate of title as the license fee depends on car horsepower and weight.
Miss Verna Spensler assisted by Mrs Joseph Curry hosts a Christmas bazaar at the former home. Readied for sale are various fancywork items crafted by locals. The event runs Tuesday and Wednesday December 11 and 12, inviting community patrons to browse and purchase.
Miss May Carpenter formerly of this city and now Switz City wed Edgar Rowe of Switz City. They traveled to Bloomfield for a civil ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, with brother John Carpenter and Miss Pearl Sheffler present. The bride, a Linton High School graduate, and groom will start housekeeping January on a farm near Newberry. A lively charivari followed the wedding with many friends offering congratulations.
Mrs Gusta Lynn traveled to Bloomfield on business today. Mrs Wilson Hubbley and Mrs M E Headley spent the day in Indianapolis. May Headley visited relatives in Bloomfield this morning. Rev Hatfield of Owensburg was in the city briefly. Homer Williams of Atlanta guest of Miss Maude Woodruff. Mr and Mrs Charles Beale and daughters Myrtkle and Alice spent Saturday in Terre Haute. Rev O A Cook attended a Baptist board meeting in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs James Axton and daughter Ethel with Guy Hewitt motored to Vincennes. Miss Marie Jolliff of Scotland returned home after visiting Miss Hazel Cain. Mrs Margaret Price returned home from Sullivan after a weekend with family. Miss Nellie Brawand of Terre Haute spent the weekend with her parents. Delphian society to meet at library Tuesday at 2 30. Misses Jean and Beulah Laffoon left for Columbus as guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelly. Fern Plew visiting Terre Haute for weekend with her parents. Dr and Mrs H E Brunner of Poseyville visited in city. Mrs Milton Lynn of Jasonville paged through the city this morning en route to Indianapolis. Mrs Thomas C Morgan went to Bloomington to attend Miss Mae Snoddy’s funeral. Miss Josephine Beckwith spent the weekend in Terre Haute attending blue and white day. Mr and Mrs Sam D Bryan and their cons Carl William and Edward Pellock motor to Terre Haute yesterday with Helen Muehler. E Turner left yesterday for Bisbee Arizona to spend Christmas with his daughter and plan a fishing hunting trip into Mexico.
Mr and Mrs T N McClung and Mr and Mrs E A Powell plan a winter trip by Illinois Central railroad via Effingham and Til. They expect to return to the city about the first of May.
The men’s Bible class of the United Brethren church will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock sharp for reorganization work. Every member is urged to be present.
A University of Pennsylvania professor reportedly solved a color speech problem that had resisted scientists for many years. The breakthrough is described as a significant advance in the science of color and perception, with details to be announced by the university.
The Union Young People’s meeting at Saron Reformed church last night drew 160 attendees despite gloomy weather. Maurice Doidee, president of the Reformed C., led the program with Rev. Fledderjohann delivering a lantern slide talk on traits of a successful worker.
Mrs Kenneth Bradsher was taken to her Switz City home today. Emery Shepherd was moved to his residence on East Roosevelt Street today. Mrs Charles Abrams underwent surgery this morning, and her condition is reported as good.
Those with parts in the Christmas play Ourselves and Others at the Reformed church are requested to meet for practice Wednesday night at 6:30 o clock.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society are asked to bring gifts for orphans to Mrs. John Cegar’s home or the church vestibule by December 16. Gifts in the vestibule will be packed on December 17. Cradle roll mothers should also bring cradle roll offerings to Mrs. George HWaseman by the same date.
Public invited to a square dance at Moose Hall on Tuesday night. Event details unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicates an invitation and time set for ten to twelve? p.m.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Smith County Pioneer and a society of observant citizens. The line hints at crowd behavior, remarks on current manners, and vague references to peanuts and chewing. No coherent events, dates, or clear entities to extract a full news item.
Real estate men would have highlighted the superiority of a bungalow and suggested easy payment terms. The remarks point to the appeal of affordable home ownership and flexible financing in the market.
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