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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
6
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood-building tonic to increase red blood cells and treat skin conditions. It claims clearer skin, reduced pimples, blackheads, eczema, and improved nerve power, selling large bottles at drug stores starting in 1826 era branding.
The Indian Refining Co. is drilling about two miles northwest of the city on the Ford Bolton farm. By noon today the hole was a little over 100 feet deep after starting at midnight Sunday with two 12 hour shifts. The 18 inch top hole will narrow as drilling continues toward 1900 to 2000 feet over several weeks.
Philip Pielmier, who vanished from Hindustan Falls two years ago, returned home to Loogogtee Indiana on Monday night. His family had faced river searches and a dynamited whirlpool drilling exploration. He had earlier contacted relatives while in Washington state and Indianapolis, with financial troubles cited as the motive and lawsuits over his property ongoing.
A pithy warning on memory from Fuller compares it to an overfull purse that cannot close. The text cautions against gluttonous curiosity in memory, noting that chasing too many things can spoil digestion and understanding.
Two years after a group from Linton claimed a massive forty foot snake crossed the Busseron bottoms, resident Joe Benham reports seeing a colossal brown serpent with a white belly slip from a tree into a creek, estimating about fifteen feet visible.
A three week old infant was found wrapped in a quilt in a corn field near Coalmont in Clay County about noon yesterday by a farmer. Coroner Young investigated and officials believe the baby was abandoned and died from exposure and starvation.
Jonas Baker and Winnie of Washington visited Clive Bedwell and family and returned home Sunday morning. Mae Poole has recovered enough from measles to sit up after a week in bed. Willie Goodman and family visited relatives in Bicknell on Sunday. Elza Hutchison and family from near Sullivan visited Lou Fainot and family. Clive Bedwell and family visited Hollie Underwood and family near Morris Chapel. Ed Hackler and wife of Linton spent Sunday afternoon with her parents, Will and Mrs. Wampler. Mrs. Matt Bedwell visited sister Mrs. Ben McBride who is sick. Mrs. Scott Ellis and children spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Rollie Lacy of Dugger. Susan Bedwell is very poorly. Several community folk attended the all day meeting and basket dinner at Pleasantville Sunday. Rollie Lacy and wife of Dugger called on Lou Poole and family Monday. Jim Fainot was in Linton Monday morning.
An Oklahoma editor recalls an old Indian who paid for his paper and insisted on a receipt. After paying, the Indian explains on the way to Heaven he must prove to St. Peter that he paid the editor. Without a receipt he would have to roam hell to locate the editor for payment proof.
The Yosemite Trail starring Dustin Farnum plays at 10 and 20 cents at the Wright theatre tonight. Dreamland offers two comedies The Haunted House and It’s the Bull a Christie comedy at 10 cents for all seats.
Ivory ornaments may be cleaned by rubbing stained areas with lemon juice then a paste of whiting and lemon juice. Let it dry completely, then rub off with a soft cloth or wash, followed by polishing.
Indiana officials and Vigo county coal company reps reach agreement on payments for coal taken from the Wabash river bed. State to receive 4.5 cents per ton for existing extractions and 10 cents per ton for future extractions, with earlier suit to be withdrawn. Participants include Richard Lieber and U S Lesh among others.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis urges delay of strikes warning that strikes end in negotiation after months of idle workers and ruined families. He calls for counsel before strikes rather than after prolonged industrial battles.
The quote notes that fools reveal themselves by questions while wise men reveal themselves by answers, highlighting the value of discernment in dialogue. It contrasts inquiry with response to judge character.
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