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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
3
A plainspoken guide urges early attack on colds and flu with hot baths laxatives and Vicks VapoRub applied to the throat at night to ease symptoms without upsetting digestion. Emphasizes keeping stomach and respiratory health high and using Vicks generously for children and preventive nasal application before crowds.
A mix of local advertising rates and a collection of holiday era notes. Mentions farm relief politics, Navy recruiting, Congress adjournment, a new ventilating system, and gas industry demonstrations in Linton with government officials and visiting gas engineers slated to observe the process.
Fire at the Rev H C Faberg pastor of Saron Reformed church home on First Street Northeast damaged his garage and roasted two pet rabbits. The Overland sedan and interior suffered heavy loss though fire confined to the building. Insurance covered the garage and auto. repairs started immediately and the car likely scrapped.
There was no rush for auto and truck licenses for the year W229 as the sale opened in the Overland garage Saturday. Mrs rank Beeker was the first applicant for a passenger car license plate, and twenty five plates were bought and paid for by local owners. Five auto truck plates were issued on the first day to as many local truck drivers.
Quapaw Council No 80 degree of Pocahontas holds a pound party at their hall tonight to benefit Salvation Army Christmas charity. Each member is asked to bring a pound of food or similar item.
Public to apply by December 31 at the local post office for U S immigration patrol inspector jobs. Examinations will be held in several cities in this state, with an entrance salary of 1800. Jobs include guard duty along coast and border to deter illegal entry. Applicants must meet strict height, age, health and character requirements and pass an oral test. Military service may grant preference with discharge papers and pension docs.
Terre Haute December 18. Settlement of the suit by James Page of Linton against William Welch, Linton dentist, was reported to the Superior court and a judgment for Welch was recorded. Page will receive 500 dollars and pay attorneys fees and costs after seeking 5000 dollars in the original Greene county suit filed in 1921. The case moved through Greene Sullivan Appellate Vigo counties before settlement. Page was represented by Humphreys Weisman Vincennes Bloomfield and Henry Bordenet. Welch was represented by Kessinger Hill Beasley Aikman O'Brien Beasley.
The Greene county Women's Democratic club met in Jasonville for a round table discussion after a three course luncheon. Members expressed unwavering support for Jefferson and Jackson era principles and began planning for the 1932 victory.
Jesse Bennett, 37? no, 87 years old, longtime West Linton resident, died at the family home after months of throat cancer. He was a coal miner with Twin Mine Local ??? United Mine Workers. Member of Church of Christ and Odd Fellows and Eagles. Survived by widow Aldren Bennett and two children Betty Jane and Lloyd. five brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans pending.
Mentone Indiana December 18 Earl Shinn postmaster reports signs of a mild winter. Dandelions bloom wild geese on lakes mosquitos swarm and bluegill fishing remains good. Gardens still produce strawberries.
New Albany Ind Dec 18 Mrs Amelia Zier 91 found her daughter Miss Carrie Zier 69 dead in bed yesterday The elder woman had been in excellent health for her age and the daughter had been ill for months She rose to tend the household and did not disturb the sleeper until she failed to rise.
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