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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
4
Jovia! Arthur Kline in Niles operates a basement workshop year round to repair and repaint old toys for needy children. He collects broken playthings, cleans and paints them to prevent infection, and distributes renovated toys each Christmas. His volunteer work grew as word spread.
The article traces Nyasaland’s colonial arc from Livingstone’s 19th century river journeys to the rise of British influence. It notes Lake Nyasa discovery, missionary origins of the African Lakes Trading Corp, Blantyre’s founding, and the 40 000 square mile Nyasaland protectorate with climate, exports, and development in the 20th century.
Kline describes repairing mechanical toys and fitting a ball-bearing suction device. He stores the mended toys in his home and basement workshop, delivering them on Christmas Eve to about 150 underprivileged families in Niles, checking each child’s age and need. A local truck donates transport for the toy mission.
Mrs. Phronia Millen, aged 90, credits her robust health to daily exercise. She enjoys outdoor activity and walks on sunny days, illustrating a simple home recipe for longevity.
Mr and Mrs George Cox and family of Farmersburg spent a day visiting Mrs Bessie Hardisty. Dinner guests included Blanche Daugherty Scott Bedwell and families from Pleasantville Carlisle and Margaret Ruth Trimble. Multiple local families hosted and visited including moves to Florida and Indianapolis.
A novel fishing aid in Regina involves a long weighted line with multiple short baited lines attached. The shore end ties to a flexible stake with a bell. When a fish bites a tinkle rings, waking the fisherman so he can reel in the catch.
Across censuses from 1390 to 1930 the median age of male workers was consistently seven to eight years higher than that of female workers. This pattern highlights ongoing gender disparities in early labor participation and age structure.
Fort Worth Texas December 15 194? Recruiter Homer T Cummings formerly a salesman has become a top mail order solicitor for soldiers. He maintains prospect lists including public officials postmasters and teachers and aims to recruit several hundred youths monthly by pushing the pension retirement benefit as a selling point. His method draws interest from other officers seeking guidance.
Mabel E. Griswold, part of Gov La Follette’s secretary staff, is named the state’s first woman industrial commissioner. She fills a vacancy on the three member board after La Follette’s bid for a fourth term failed. Griswold previously aided John J. Blaine in his roles as attorney general governor and U S senator. The commission runs Wisconsin workmen’s compensation law and workplace safety, plus oversees women and child labor.
Don’t be embarrassed by slipping false teeth. FASTEETH powder keeps plates firmly set and comfortable with no gummy taste. Get FASTEETH at any drug store. W. J. Hamilton, Drauggist.
El Paso report notes George F. McCord who has distilled whisky for fifty years but has never tasted it. He explains he does not drink bitter liquor and works at a Juarez Mexico distillery.
Jasonville notes Mrs. Oscar Miller of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Walter Bissell with Kay and other ladies traveled to Linton on Monday for business. Also listed are Mrs. Ivan Conder Mrs. George Spainhour Mrs. Roy McCammon and Cliff Moss.
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