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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
2
Classified rates listed for Indiana and outside markets include six months three months and one month options. Rates show per inch and per line structures with discounts for permanent contracts and special notices. Obituaries and bank announcements are noted at regular rates.
The piece mocks wartime speech and politics with jokes about the Kaiser and his wife Chauncey Depew and General Andrews. It comments on Christmas spelling, congressional action, and dry policy with light satire about public life and changes in the era.
Indiana stone quarries are treating and grinding limestone once considered waste to enrich soil. Properly prepared limestone greatly increases crop yields, and shipments of ground limestone for manufacturing have reached a notable level.
Mrs. Henry Timmons, 64, died Monday at her home in South Bloomfield after a period of failing health. Survived by son Lee Timmons of Bloomfield and daughter Mrs Hate Haywood. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.
The Terre Haute Star reports funeral services for 80 year old James Henry Jackson who died Saturday at his home 1642 North Sixth Street. Services were held at 10 AM at First United Brethren church with burial at Fairview cemetery in Linton.
A double wedding took place at 7 PM yesterday in the office of Justice Meyer with Gus Letot marrying Anna Lou Royce and Stocklin Squires marrying Thelma Lace. Justice Meyer officiated the ceremonies.
The Glenburn Ladies Aid will serve a chicken noodle lunch with potatoes and slaw in the Terhune Building on A street northwest Friday from 11 to 2 oclock. Tickets are 25 cents.
Indiana reports a five year road program completed with about seventy million dollars spent. The state now has 12 176 miles of paved highways, marking a major expansion in its transportation network.
Rev. Ernest Roberts of United Brethren church and Mrs. Roberts used the Daily Citizen ads to send Christmas wishes to their congregation. He noted the method reached more people at less cost than cards, and praised supporting local newspapers for community good and free publicity for churches and civic affairs.
Mack Coen as Receiver in a Greene County Indiana circuit court action will sell private real estate in Linton. The Lot 3 in Yeomans First Addition to Linton adopts cash bids by 2 pm December 30 1926 at the receiver’s office. The $2500 appraised property is the Apostolic Church site and sale is subject to Greene County Circuit Court approval.
Congregational meeting at First Christian church in Linton Indiana on December 29 1926 at 730 pm to elect two trustees to replace George Ingalls who resigned and Isaac Bunch who is deceased by order of Church Board 12 18 23 27
A $50 cash reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the hog thieves stealing from the Fleetwood farm west of the city. Poe and Fleetwood announce the reward in 1815 postings.
Notice states that from January 1st, anyone leaving cars in the street with motors running will be arrested. Issued by William Coleman, Chief.
The Glenburn Sunday school will present a Christmas program at seven o'clock tonight at the Mission. The public is invited.
Saturday is Christmas. The Daily Citizen will not be issued on that day. Pastors of city churches are requested to hand in church announcements for next Sunday's services not later than Friday morning for publication that day.
A health ad from Hamilton's Drug Store pitches Mi O Na Stomach Tablets to relieve persistent stomach discomfort. It promises relief for bloating belching and sour tastes, labeling the product as a guaranteed remedy.
A square dance is set for Friday night at Moose Hall. Event listings note doors open early and dancers from the community are invited to join for an evening of traditional square dancing.
December 20 draw awards listed with multiple Linton residents receiving prizes of 10 25 and 50 dollars. Names include Mrs Roy Bedwell H O Weller Mrs Arthur Gerin Mrs Walter Radcliff Jasper Fainot and others. The drawing recognizes local participants from Linton and surrounding rural routes.
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