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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
2
A reflective piece praising American charity during Christmas, noting baskets of food clothing and toys distributed nationwide. Encourages shoppers to buy early at Linton stores and hints at social virtues of giving over delay, while briefly mentioning dancing as healthy. Ends with a quirky note about trans Atlantic flights planning next summer disappearances.
A columnist questions the idea that a woman who laments having nothing to wear should own six closets. The piece examines fashion norms, consumerism, and the paradox of excess amid dissatisfaction. It critiques how shopping culture frames identity and self-worth through clothing choices.
In police court, IHlarre Gowen pleaded guilty to petit larceny, was fined $5 and costs, and received a suspended six month penal farm sentence. He was charged with stealing a hound and selling the fox chaser. Ora Wright pleaded guilty to assault on Thelma Taylor, was fined $1 and costs totaling $11.80, paid, and released.
Indianapolis markets report cattle and hog receipts with varied prices. Beef steers range up to 15 dollars, heavy calves to 11, bulk stock and feeder steers 8 to 10.50. Hog and sheep listings show packing sows, fat lambs, cull lambs and ewes with prices noted.
The Christian church choir led by Mrs Wayne Hamilton and an orchestra directed by Ray Jarvis presented a well received program last evening. The audience filled the house to capacity and praised the performance as one of the most impressive musical entertainments offered in the region.
Lady George Wellesley reacted with the remark My Word Fawney over a trans Atlantic call denying that her 18 year old sister in law Lady Anne Wellesley was betrothed to the Prince of Wales. She said Lady Anne was too ill to be questioned.
Abner Taylor, a former Linton boy son of Mr and Mrs Reed Taylor, married in Ventura California in October. The bride is a California girl and the couple will reside in Ventura.
Mrs. John Suthard, Sr., of Fourth street northwest, is suffering from blood poison in one of her hands and her condition is described as rather critical.
A cluttered want ads page lists coal mine runs and slack, hauling services, canaries for sale, dead stock removal, canaries and speakers for sale, furniture refinishing, housing for rent, and employment notices. It includes EM Taps good coal at Carrico mine, Ollie Wright coal hauling, J Morgan Coal Co, and multiple phone contacts. Listings include coal deliveries, transfer services, and general household work requests with local addresses and phone numbers.
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