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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
2
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A wry appraisal contrasts old habits with modern theft prevention and social expectations. The author flags culinary competence in women as a stabilizing factor for families, notes regional finance optimism about New England and the Pacific coast, and calls the rest of the nation cheerier but not golden yet.
Early Saturdays President Harding takes Mrs. Harding aboard the Mayflower for a weekend cruise with lunch basket in hand. The president and his wife are seen enjoying a calm excursion as the vessel departs for leisure.
A reflective quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln urges youths and all readers to pursue honest effort and self betterment rather than harbor suspicion or jealousy. It argues that distrust hinders progress and that fair opportunity for others benefits personal satisfaction and success.
Indiana crops suffer from two weeks of heat and scarce rain. Corn planting finished, winter wheat cutting beginning, oats and barley short for the season, rye fair, potatoes variable, tobacco slow due to dryness, clover and alfalfa yielding well, pastures needing rain, fruit outlook steady, livestock in good condition, farm labor ample, gardens and truck crops generally fair except in some localities.
Washington June 7 Treasury rules allow sale of liquor on ships within the three mile limit, sparking disputes over government vessels. Wayne B Wheeler urges excluding all ships that carry liquor from American ports, while Congress faces defeats on extending the Volstead law to the sea and barring liquor on subsidy ships.
Washington June 17 Steps to save millions by abolishing useless navy yards and other Navy shore stations were taken at a conference of Senator McCormick Senator Poindexter and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt. McCormick announced he would offer an amendment to create a commission to study and recommend disposal of excess property under the naval reduction program.
The American Forestry Magazine notes bloodroot as among the first flowers to appear after leaves fall. The plant yields reddish sap from stems and root-stocks when injured, a dye once used by aboriginal tribes as war paint.
Miss Verna Small and Miss Bessie Small hosted a 100 party for Nelle Condor nurse at City hospital who leaves for Indianapolis to take a hospital position. Prizes went to Dr. E. V. Bull and Mrs. Will Cushing. John Blackburn won lowest score. Will Cushing received a special prize. Condor received a stationery box, refreshments included pink rose ice cream and angel food cake. guests enjoyed the evening.
Mrs. James Priest entertained the Clarion Club at her home on B street northwest yesterday afternoon. Members enjoyed social games and contests with Mrs. Chris Myers winning first prize and Mrs. George Hedrick second. A picnic was planned for two weeks hence. Refreshments included angel food cake fruit salad and lemonade. Those present included Mesdames Hedrick Stafford Denham Myers Ax ton Fall Ed fall Muri Haseman Grover French Dave Short and the hostess.
The Sunday school plans a children’s day program during morning services featuring songs scripture readings prayers and a pageant called The Gift That Grows A pantomime of the Story of the Good Samaritan will be performed by the boys under George Haseman H W Striedemeier and Earl J Hofert Final practice is tonight and a large crowd is expected The public is invited to attend
Mrs Mary Watson entertained the Hyacinth Club yesterday afternoon with roll call current events piano selections and prizes. Mrs Aisman won the prize and refreshments were served by the hostess. Attendance was good and the club will meet in two weeks with Mrs E J Ecker.
Kenneth W. Ray age 24 of Solsberry and Vida B. Jackson age 28 of Worthington received marriage licenses. Orla G. Stingel age 30 of Flint Michigan and Mary Isabella Burcham age 27, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolly Burcham of Taylor township, also obtained licenses.
Mrs. Andy Humphreys was taken to the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis yesterday by her husband for surgery. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. J. H. Humphreys who will stay at the bedside for some time.
The Clarion Club met last evening at Mrs. James Priest’s home on B street northeast. Business was transacted and plans for the annual picnic were discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs. Dave Short.
A fragmentary discussion on dramatists and the test of audience engagement. References to a narrator or critic evaluating plots and the impact on a child audience, with mentions of a cook, a mind, and receptiveness, concluding with a hint of a review in the Yale Review.
The Fortnightly Club met with Mrs. Walter Wills and elected new officers on the lawn. Phyllis Hebb became president, Cap Cravens secretary, Quincy Mitchell treasurer, and Walter Wills reporting secretary. A social hour followed with angel food cake and lemon sherbert. eleven members attended.
Mrs. Everett Cornelius visits Dugger today and others visit relatives in Bicknell Evansville Terre Haute Bloomfield Bloomington Indianapolis and Detroit. Travelers include Misses Purcell Goodson Todd O Brien and Ecker among many locals visiting relatives and attending events this week.
Brown's Saxophone Girls will travel to Cass tomorrow to provide music for the Poca hontas memorial services.
Report from Western sources describes a wedding scene with a young couple standing under an arch of ferns smilax and pink seasonal flowers. The playful line references teeth in a dental-themed moment reported by the Boston Transerpt.
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