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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
2
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A collection of quotes and opinions touches on weather talk quotes from Clough and Twain, a physician's grim remark about Lenine and Trotzky, Harding's conference vision, and local interest in the upcoming Community sale drawing farmers from Taylor township who say they enjoy visiting Linton.
A Lin ton employer lauds a diligent employee who acts without delay and asks only essential questions. The worker completes tasks promptly and uses common sense, ensuring no time is wasted. The tribute notes such reliability bodes well for future success in any career or business venture.
The Citizen notes a promising venture for stripping or mining coal in the local field along with using shale and clay for brick or tile making. Enterprising residents have explored the idea, believing abundant shale, clay, and coal exist here with good shipping facilities, suggesting a potential for a significant local industry and profits for early participants.
The Pythian Sisters of the Seventh Indiana district hold their annual session in Dugger today with a program of features. Members from Faith temple in the city attend, including Mrs. James Hemingway and others, along with district officers Gail S. Roberts and Lena Tribble and delegates from Vermillion Parke Vigo Sullivan Clay Putnam and Hendricks counties attending the convention.
Clerk M G Messick issues licenses to wed for Nathan Tally 28 and Cora B Hall worth 19 both of Bloomfield Harold McDonald 21 and Mary L LaValler 17 both of Jasonville Aaron Shaffer 59 Koleen and Ellen Ritter 55 of Bloomfield.
The Missionary Society of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon with good attendance. Mrs Ab Talbot hosted and an interesting program was presented. Visitors included Mrs Graham the district secretary of Vincennes Mrs Boyd of Worthington and Mrs Griffith of Indianapolis who heard a talk on missionary work.
The Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Jesse F. Weisman at the corner of Vincennes and Sixth streets East yesterday afternoon with most members present. Cards were played and Mrs. Fordyce won the prize. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Machacha club that was to meet Saturday afternoon has been postponed until next Wednesday afternoon. The meeting will be at 2 p m at the home of Miss Helen Heitmeyer.
Bay View Club members will meet Monday night at 7 15 oclock in the library to elect new officers. All members urged to be present.
City hospital reports Mrs Alice Zinck of this city was brought in and will be operated on tomorrow. Other patients are progressing nicely.
Mrs Charles Taylor spends the day in Bloomfield while Miss Lena Williams and others visit Terre Haute Indianapolis Jasonville Dugger Owensburg Bloomington and Pleasantville. Families and friends travel for shopping visits business trips and familial duties across towns including Terre Haute Indianapolis Bloomington and Dugger with several attending a Royal Neighbors’ district convention.
William Doidge son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Doidge returns from Miles Michigan where he completed a telegraphy course He will take charge of the Western Union office in this city and many friends wish him success in his new position.
Sunday school at 9 30 with lesson Making the Nation Christian. Morning service at 10 30 with German and English sermon The Threefold Request of True Discipleship. Christian Endeavor at 7 with time change notice. Lesson Thy Kingdom Come in the World. A R Fledderjohann pastor extends welcome.
A called meeting of the War Mothers will be held tomorrow night at city hall at 7:30. War mothers are urged to attend.
The library will close at eight o clock p m starting tonight, revised from the previous eight thirty. Patrons are advised to plan visits accordingly as the new early closing time takes effect this evening.
A summer reading contest runs from May 31 to September 1 at the public library. It aims to inspire children to read thoughtful books rather than a high quantity, stressing benefit over volume and the value of tales, poetry, and heroism in shaping literary taste.
A reader signing as A Water Dog urges the city to consider converting the old church basement near the hospital into a private, cheaply run swimming pool with a bath house. He argues it could operate as a summer business and notes Terre Haute ownership of the site.
Wheat and oats price indications with bids and ranges. Timothy hay quoted at 18 to 19 dollars a ton. Stock market notes hogs, steers, calves, and bales with current good to choice ranges. Governing context appears as a summary of commodity prices and livestock values from the Indianapolis market pages.
An old notice urges save your potatoes after planting, citing 90 percent waste from bugs. Rogers Potato Spray, sold by Hamilton's drug store, is promoted as a solution to kill pests.
Miss Bertha Collins of 509 Tenth Street Northeast is suffering from a nervous breakdown. Roscoe Newman of 410 Tenth Street Northeast, son of Mr and Mrs S R Newman, is seriously ill. Call Citizen for job printing.
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