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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1922
Page
2
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A New York city paper notes several well known men are preparing to go to the Canadian woods to hunt bear, a place described as not a bad one. The brief item highlights social interest in the anticipated expedition.
A wry note questions the certainty of prophecies predicting a fresh day every 24 hours, pointing out the daily, dependable passing of time as the only incontrovertible forecast. The remark plays on the idea that inevitability is built into the cycle of day and night.
A local observer notes that nineteen twenty two will stand out in memory as a year with more nationwide strikes than any other, a figure the elder residents recall vividly. The remark frames 1922 as a peak in labor unrest and labor actions across the country.
A California woman died by her own hand after her literary works were refused for publication. The case highlights despair over perceived rejection and the toll it takes on creators.
A quoted remark claims there is no germ and notes that without germ life the world would be barren and lifeless. The line suggests a debate on microbial existence and its role in sustaining life.
A witty remark likens violators of the Volstead act to a boy who ignores his mother's warning about green apples. He claims dislike to justify eating them and learn why the admonition exists, illustrating defiant curiosity about prohibition.
Crowds gather to oppose permit for Fatty Arbuckle as dispatches note, yet fans anticipate new films drawing thousands to theaters. The irony of public outrage versus audience curiosity remains evident.
Statistics show five percent have defective speech, but a larger share of the remaining ninety-five percent use their speech to promulgate defective ideas, highlighting a broader issue in public discourse.
A reading praises Indiana climate as heavenly compared to California or Florida. The writer notes that even a Hoosier, especially from Linton, who speaks well of the weather may draw the Ku Klux Klan’s ire.
The American Relief association feeds a million and a half Russian children, per Herbert Hoover, with hopes of doubling by next June. While the Soviet government cannot feed its starving children, it can finance more armed forces in Europe. Comment is unnecessary.
Had a merry Christmas as Bext Sills received a generous clothing gift from many friends. The list of donors includes Dillard Maddox A S Hamilton Luciener Wayne Hamilton E S Juyon James J Davis Holssene Rexall clerks George Allen Lew Good George Stewart James Sarre Kenoch Murphy Bert Farthing Walter Moss John Davidson Suhirs Sherman Hall Carl Hamilton Orlo Osborn Avery Murray Albert Fisher Matt Rollins Fred Hannum Oli Hannum Roy Cook Bob Harbett O B Haskins W C G Welch Meyer L Goodman L Friedman.
The Watsons thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after their loss. They especially note Rev. Sam Tuttle Rev Fouts Pilgrim Holiness Church and Earl Askin for words of comfort and help. —Mr and Mrs Louis Watson.
The Knights of Pythias lodge calls a regular meeting tonight. All members are requested to attend.
A perilous Christmas Eve at the North Pole ends with a brave act by Mother Nicholas who drives the reindeer and fills stockings, teaching St. Nicholas a lesson about belief. The tale closes with a promise of vigilance for the next year and a warm breakfast to start anew.
Christmas party refreshments are served in small boxed servings wrapped in red pauper or holly patterned paper with ribbons. Each box holds a sandwich cake slices nuts and candies wrapped in wax paper with a tissue napkin. Coffee and ice cream follow and guests may keep the pretty boxes as favors.
Hugh Odc il of Dugger spent Christmas with daughter Mrs George Sherb and family. Miss Lucile Stafford of Terre Haute is visiting Miss Irene Huffman. Mr and Mrs G C Welton of Birmingham Ala are guests of Mr and Mrs Andrew Humphreys. Mr and Mrs Paul Phillips returned to Rushville after Christmas with Bert and wife Phillips. George Rice of Middletown and Mr and Mrs James Kruzan and Wayne Welch shared Christmas Day with the Welchs. Wayne stays a few days more.
A Christmas party was hosted at Harold Reynolds's home on Christmas Eve. Attendees included Gladys Inman Harold Reynolds Beulah Reynolds Faul Bray Elma Moore Leon Cole George Gates Opal Inman Naomi Reynolds Norvel Kent Helen Moore Benford Reynolds Elizabeth Kent Mr. and Mrs. Claude McBride Thelma Kent and Donald Reynolds. Santa Claus arrived about 10 o clock with gifts and refreshments of fruit salad wafers oranges nuts and candy followed after his departure.
The Christmas tree at the city hospital remains illuminated and open for visitors, especially children. The hospital invites those who have not yet visited to view the festive display before it is removed, with evening and night hours available.
The M. F. Dancing club hosts a Saturday night dance on December 30 with a six piece orchestra at the Knights of Pythias hall. Dancing runs from nine to twelve. All ladies who did not promise to bring pies or cakes are asked to bring sandwiches.
Final call for the floor lamp drawing at Welch chapel. The drawing closes next Saturday at 2 p m, with the winner to be announced. Have you registered yet.
Hyacinth club plans a Friday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Misse Huffman at 470 G Street Northeast. Members are urged to attend this local social event.
The American Legion auxiliary will hold a regular session Saturday evening at their hall above the post office confirming local post activities and member participation.
The Ladies Aid society of the M E church will meet at Mrs. B F Cooper's home Thursday afternoon.
A nineteenth century superstition warns that holly decor should mix smooth and prickly varieties. Carrying both into the house at once ensures harmony, while bringing prickly first supposedly yields male rule and smooth first grants dominance to the wife.
The Mt Mellick club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Henry Klink at her home on East Vincennes Street.
Tonight is the regular meeting night of the Royal Neighbors. All members please be present.
A cheerful note urges residents to embrace the Christmas spirit, insisting none can have too much joy. The message highlights community warmth, shared festivities, and seasonal goodwill as essential for the holidays.
Clara Kimball Young stars in Charge It as a woman who loses love and status becomes a nurse and later washes dishes in a cheap restaurant. The melodrama unfolds with a thrilling arc across the Grand tonight and tomorrow.
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