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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
1
A collection of child handwritten Christmas requests lists scooters dolls sleds compact mirrors and candy. The letters name several children including Brenetta Allen Edith Msther Bayer Con Eva Allen and others asking for dolls toys and fruit with playful notes to Santa and family mentions.
Cary Littlejohn state line inspector died in Indianapolis Monday. Funeral held in Hymera this afternoon at 2 o clock with Masons Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows participating. Burial in K B P cemetery. Two dances at Mocse Christmas. J Tete
Dr. B F Chambers transacts business in Jasonville today while attorney Laural Lee Chambers of Tulsa visits his parents. Local residents and visitors extend holiday greetings. schools close for holidays and Lyons high seniors stage a modern comedy Am I Intruding. A Christmas Eve movie, The Dawn of Tomorrow, is listed for Memorial hall.
A 64 year old couple urges workers to seek any employment they can handle as a solution to poverty. They note their daughter earns $5 weekly and must dress professionally to keep her job. The writer asks for collective effort to expand employment through the metaphor of a widened cable tow.
Market notes show varying prices for livestock including hogs at 9.60 to 10.30, steers 9.50 to 10.00, calves 7.00 to 8.00, bulls 4.25 to 5.00, corn old at 2.22 2-2-2, corn new around 0.90 to 1.00, oats 54 to 56 cents, and timothy hay $17.09 to $18.00.
The Masonic lodge and the Masten Star will hold a joint installation on Saturday evening. All Masons and their families and all Eastern Stars and their families are invited. Each family should bring a basket or attend the basket supper after the installation.
The dog Mickie Smith formerly of Yale Summit Md died quietly after a brief illness following arrival from Jim Smith. The tale recalls the earlier dog King run over and the brother’s search for a replacement. Jim asks owners to insure against accidents and acclimate future pets.
Aileen Pringle and John Gilbert headline Elinor Glyn’s own production His Hour at the Grand tonight and Christmas with a special matinee. The tale centers on jealousy passion and love and follows her earlier hits Three Weeks and Six Days.
The Rosery Flower Shop announces evergreen grave blankets have arrived and will be delivered to Fairview cemetery all day tomorrow. The blankets stay green throughout the winter. 2312.
Notice to masons for Linton Lodge 560 Free and Accepted Masons a stated meeting on Thursday December 25 at 7:80 oclock. Election of officers to be held.
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