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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
3
A one room structure used for a Christmas gathering burned explosively trapping guests. Santa Claus dropped a candle ignite cotton on a Christmas tree. the fire quickly spread as people panicked against a barred exit. Most victims were those previously injured.
Indianapolis fire officials warned that alcohol in car radiators creates a serious fire hazard. In recent cold snaps the department answered five to six calls daily for burning autos caused by alcohol fumes and overflow splashes. They urged reducing radiator alcohol by at least a half gallon.
In Steubenville Ohio on December 26 two men Joseph Steerpa age 45 and Steven Di Angelo age 29 both Pennsylvania track walkers engaged in a quarrel about holiday liquor. They stepped from a Colliers bunk house, fired with revolvers, and lay mortally wounded in the snow. Both died in a hospital. Bunk mates said the dispute was treated as a joke and no one pursued the shooters.
The piece notes how signs of mourning differ globally with colors: South Sea islanders use black and white stripes for sorrow and hope, Ethiopians wear grayish brown the color of earth, Persians favor light brown, Syrians and Armenians blue for heaven, Turks use violet, and Chinese traditions choose white as a symbol of hope.
A visitor in Alaska toured a fox farm admired silver specimens and asked how many times a fox can be skinned for fur. The guide replied three times, noting that more would spoil the fox’s temper.
The United States becomes the world's biggest user of chromite as American leather and steel industries expand their demand for the mineral, reflecting a rapid rise in domestic consumption.
The University of London stands as the world’s largest university with more affiliated colleges than any other. Its colleges currently occupy no fewer than 212 acres.
Massachusetts farmers are growing Christmas trees as a regular market crop with established sales channels and growing demand. The article notes widespread planting, processing, and distribution to retailers ahead of the holiday season.
County surveyor William L. McCormick possesses a violin claimed to be among the world’s oldest. It bears German inscription Jacobitt Stainer 1627 and has a 35 year ownership trail across the country. The instrument was traded for another violin with Bob Burris and previously owned by Pierce Russell of Kentucky.
In Madison county Christmas eve gunfights Earl Moody 18 was killed by Oscar Harris negro after a clash with Elmer Mitchell 20 stepson of Mitchell. Harris arrested and Mitchell sought. At White Station Thomas Sheffield 19 of Auburn Georgia killed an unidentified negro.
Contracts for a 232 bed hospital in San Fernando California were awarded by Director Hines of the veterans bureau with a total cost near 1 000 000 dollars. The North Pacific Construction company of Los Angeles received the general construction contract for 755 900 dollars. The plans allow enlargement to a 1 000 bed capacity.
Lancaster Ohio December 26 Lafayette Molock a salesman ate three dozen large doughnuts at a restaurant after betting he could eat 36 before midnight. He finished the feat and added two quarts of ice cream for good measure.
A quotation attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson urges taking decisive action. It emphasizes converting knowledge into doing and leaving behind idle foresight. The text frames the move from contemplation to fruitful effort as a critical personal step.
Readers are advised against using tin cans as plant containers as they rust and damage root tips. While some fine plants survive in tins, pots are preferred for healthier growth and better appearance.
Angle Jud Tonkin laments that trying to please others leaves men feeling superior and ungrateful, a stance echoed in a Kansas City street talk column. The piece reflects local voices on social behavior and respect.
The New York City Chamber of Commerce formed in 1768 under a charter granted by King George III. After the United States became independent, it was reincorporated under New York state law and renamed the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York.
An elderly woman learns her son Clarence passed an examination and proudly tells a friend that he has learned to typewrite neatly. The tale hints at pride in the diligent youth and a lighthearted misreading of Jie as Jie.
A Georgia editor faced scrutiny for misquoting a Bible verse to fit his narrative. The piece contends the editor mixed wording about not growing weary in well doing and reaping in due season to support his stance.
A seasoned talker will deliver on a topic he fully understands at about 8 000 words per hour. The note emphasizes speed control and fluency for effective public speaking.
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