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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
2
Classified advertising rates appear with details for local and mail subscriptions in Indiana. Obituaries and social announcements incur standard line rates. The clipping notes a German French football match at Mainz, highlighting cordial conduct between former adversaries since 1914.
Local notes recall the annual Santa Claus visit as children await cheer and grownups seek fitting gifts. The message urges the season’s generosity, reminding all that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
The passage notes multiple towns sharing ideal names as Hope, Arcadia, Eureka, Eldorado, and more. It observes two Utopias and many other optimistic place names, but asserts Linton has outpaced them by “skinning a city, block” in scope.
Chickeath council held a regular session last night and decided to invite Santa Claus to attend the Lodge next Monday evening. Members are urged to come with a package for Saint Nick, date noted as Monday December 17, and absence would disappoint Santa.
Auto license plates for 1924 will be issued from Haywood Motor Sales at Bloomfield on December 12, 1923 between 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays excepted. Bring title certificates, as fees depend on horsepower and weight of the car.
Roy Roeder and companions listened to the eulogy of the late President Warren G. Harding at the White House in Washington. They report every word was clear and distinct during the address delivered in the presidential mansion.
Jonathans Spitzenburg Bellflowers Kings Newtons and English walnuts offered by Joe E Beasley at 818e. Apple and nut varieties listed with a good price for all buyers at Milwaukee market.
Public invited to a square dance at Moose Hall on Tuesday night. Evening event is open to all community members and guests are welcome.
A South Sea island housewife explains there is a tree named bread tree. When fruit is baked in an oven it resembles wheat bread in appearance and taste, suggesting an alternative bread source in these islands.
An Austrian firm markets a safe designed to incapacitate burglars with chloroform when they try to force it open. The item is pitched as a security device for protecting valuables and deterring break ins.
Men’s leisure runs on the Frinrose trail disrupt savings bank accounts and daily finances as funds and routines are affected by casual miles and time spent outdoors.
Linton high school drama club presents The Charm School, a three act comedy starring the Citamard Dramatic club's best performers. Austin Bovans is played by Donald O'Brien with a strong cast including Eva Louise Johnson, Verna Beckwith, Clyde Reintjes and Linton's top student actors. Tickets are on sale for matinee and evening shows with snappy between act entertainment and a mystery surrounding the plot.
A fragment questions what has become of the old fashioned hollow laughter once exacted by drunken men from those who feared them, reflecting on social attitudes and reserved mirth in a historical context.
From the western part of the state Miss Bernice Johnson of Bicknell returned home today after a few days with friends. Joe Hofer Williams of Atlanta Georgia came back this morning after visiting Miss Maude Woodry in the city. Miss Jennie Lewis of Bloomington is visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs William Hamilton returned to Washington today after visiting his father in the city.
Miss Ethel Pearce and Shirley Osborne secretly wed on October 12 in Marshall Illinois. The couple, both prominent in Linton, returned home to keep the marriage quiet while friends extend best wishes for a smooth life together. The bride is a Linton High School graduate and a school leader. the groom is well known in the community. They plan to live in Linton.
A Sunday evening candy party at the home of Mr and Mrs Clay Haton on Fourth Street NW drew a large group of merry young people. Gifts of candy abound and games and music entertained. freeman Martindale and Clay Haton played fiddles while Lloyd Cox managed the victrola. Highlights included a humorous candy theft and a checkers title won by James Weaver and Emmet Fitzpatrick, with many attendees listed by name.
Miss Flora Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson of Tenth Street NE married Roscoe Graham of Montezuma Indiana on November 12 in Marshall Indiana The couple plans to reside in Montezuma He worked for Singer Sewing Machine Company as collector for Linton office She was a bookkeeper at the time and recently graduated from Linton High School The bride is popular with many friends and relatives express happiness and best wishes
W. O. W announces a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday December 11 at the hall over the post office. E A Flinn and A Lh ms 8t8e signatories urge attendance for important business and to the interest of members.
A baby girl was born on Sunday December 9 to Mr and Mrs Edward Lieher of Indianapolis. Mrs Lieher is remembered as Beulah Mercy.
The Mooseheart Legion women elect officers for the ensuing year. Past Regent Neta Beckley Senior Regent Jiffie Walton Junior Regent Hester Openshaw Chaplain Hettie Goodson Recorder Carrie Morgan Treasurer Elizabeth Hedrick First Guide Margaret Armstrong Second Guide Maggie Stewart Sentinel Lorena Beaman Argus Rebecca Gaither All legionnaires urged to attend Wednesday at 7 PM for important business.
Members of the Truth Seekers class of Satqn Reformed Church are asked to bring cookies to Mrs. John Cerar’s home by Sunday for an orphans Christmas box. A collection box will also be in the church vestibule for those unable to go, cookies collected Monday will be packed and sent, so timely submission is essential.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Barger at 139 East Vincennes Street. Bring or send items for the bazaar to be held Saturday in the cleaning works.
A special called meeting for mine operators and union coal haulers is scheduled for Wednesday night at 6 30 in the Eagles hall. Board member Harvey Cartwright will be present.
HIAWATHA CLUB will hold an all sting at the home of Mrs street northeast today. Members are urged to be present.
Report describes a patented double window pane design with two panes separated by two millimeters and edge joined by a melting process to seal out moisture and dust. The claimed result is excellent heat insulation.
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