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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
2
Small town post office publishes subscription terms, carrier and mail rates, and advertising prices. Subscriptions paid in advance, rates shown for Indiana and outside states, with obituaries and social notices billed at standard line rates and classified ads at one cent per word with a two cent minimum.
An amusing garbled clipping discusses English women claiming superiority over American women. It notes an Austrian poet fifty five years old whose death notice was published to gauge public opinion. The piece laments people seeking others' thoughts by going broke and mocks advertising appeals amid busy chicken-feeding chaps.
A fragment reflects public sentiment toward dubious dentists in New York. The speaker advocates caution in mourning if harm comes to the so-called accredited professionals, urging patrons to support legitimate practice when needed.
A Vienna professor of mathematics proposes a plan granting each spouse full liberty in relations with others. The concept, however, evokes a harsher public reaction, suggesting a societal clash between theory and morality.
Misses Josephine and Ethel Beckwith hosted a Christmas gathering at their Sixth Street home. The festive evening featured a decorated bungalow, a grand Christmas tree, carols, solos, and a serenade by the young men. Clarence Morgan won a prize for best wind instrument performance. Bert Barnes, Earl Cunningham, and Ellis Plew also ranked high. Neighbors listened from outside as songs ranged from Aunt Diana’s Quilting Party to Silent Night. Refreshments were served, though some boys tried to monopolize them, prompting correction.
Miss Nellie Morris of Jasonville marries Herbert Alderson of Ithia City and Miss Mary Ludille Adderson weds Paul Waggoner of Lyons at the Aldersons home in South Anton on Christmas Eve. Rev Z D Wallace officiates. Guests, gifts from Santa, and refreshments mark the festive ceremony.
Invitations were issued today for a New Year's Eve dance to be hosted by the Linton Elks on Monday night at their North Main street home. The event promises lively reception and popular dancing starting at 9 30 and continuing to a late hour based on the committee report.
Miss Mabel Bray acted as hostess at her home for the G O L T club last evening with guest Miss Ruth DeVall of Terre Haute. After a brief business session a social hour followed and lively spirit prevailed. An initiation is planned in two weeks with venue to be announced. Initiates include Minda Smith Marie Gwin Dollien Reintjes Blanche Morgan Edith Bauer and Violet Nichols.
Mr and Mrs Dean Walker of Columbus Indiana announce the birth of a baby girl named Anda last week. Mrs Walker formerly Miss deuzite Hollenbeck is well known in the city and recently visited by Mrs Cox and family.
Hospital report states Roy Clayton was able to be removed to his home today. The hospital force wishes to thank the members of the Truth Seekers class of Saron Reformed Sunday School for the two baskets of fruit and food.
The Live Wire class of the Baptist Sunday school engaged Arthur Lernault of the Metropolitan School of Expression to coach the play An Old Fashioned Mother, to be staged in January. Cast includes Deborah Underhill Beulah Laffoon Widder Bill Pindle Margaret Gox Sukey and others. cast shows promising talent and the class is praised for liveliness and growth under Joe Beasley.
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