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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
2
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Commentary on publicity as a better business force than secrecy and rising living costs driven by gas. The piece jokes about shipping names, mentions Mr. Bryan, editors, and Lasker, and suggests humorous ship names to boost passenger bookings through advertising.
A columnist urges daily mental sharpening like whetting a blade. Read standard authors, discuss with bright minds, and challenge others. Seek nature, travel, observe works of God and man. Regular use keeps the mind ready to carve life’s path.
Indianapolis June 24. A report by Thomas A. Riley of Indiana employment service says a drive for farm laborers is under way statewide, especially for harvest. A city hall office serves as a free employment station for farmers and job seekers. The notice urges cooperation to boost farm production and ease living costs. It notes available youths July August and that women and girls can access domestic and factory help via the women s division. Clerical registrations are on hand for stenographers bookkeepers and clerks.
In Auburn Indiana on June 24 the brother Nic Sheffer was questioned after James W. Sheffer was shot and killed and his wife seriously wounded in a garage entry. Authorities probing the case found inconsistencies in Nic’s story and wet clothes while bloodhounds traced from his shack near the city outskirts. The father says the slain man had enemies but refuses to name them. detectives vow to pursue all leads.
The Sigma Delta Club organized with charter members Eva Louise Johnson Anna Boswell Esther Shaw Nora McCann and Mildred Cardwell. A meeting at Miss Mildred Cardwell s home featured music by the musical four. Three new members Mildred Smith Afra Walker Montelle Bennie joined. Josephine Talbott Edith Alsop voted in. Refreshments were served. Plans include summer hikes picnics and bathing parties. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Miss Monzelle Bennie.
Mrs. Lee McClung hosted the Rose Bud Circle at her home on A street NW yesterday afternoon. After the business session, members enjoyed music and social chat. A picnic is planned for next Wednesday at the Newberry bathing beach before the club disbands for summer. Refreshments included ice cream cake and lemonade.
Worthington Indiana June 24 Directors of the Indiana Produce company confirmed the sale of the local plant plus Bloom field and Clay City branches to Armour and Company for 75000. Armour plans to spend 25000 on the local plant and make it the biggest of its kind in the region. The buyers will appoint a manager, with no confirmation yet on who will come.
Harrison Quimby is in Indianapolis on business. Mrs. Maggie Broshears visits relatives in Indianapolis. Roscoe Johnson and Earle Toole return from river camping. Frank Sherwood of Indianapolis guests Elmer Sherwood for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Buckner visit from Sullivan. Isadore Wolfe returns home to Cambridge Mass. after visiting in the city. Mrs. Fred Ridgeley returns home to South Bend after visiting Miss Mildred Hamilton. Kern Beasley home from Indiana University for weekend with A. M. Beasley. Mr. and Mrs. Fin Ax and daughter J clen of Indianapolis and Miss Wilma Foster of Lyons were in town yesterday. Mrs. Rachael Sylvester returns to Bloomington after visiting Mrs. Issi Sylvester. Mrs. William Johnson and daughter Ilona Louise depart for Chicago to visit relatives. Roy Clayton spends weekend with parents while attending State Normal at Terre Haute. Mrs. Margaret Southard and son Richard and Mrs. Pearl Neal and daughter Helen of Jasonville visit Mrs. John Southard. Mrs. Blithe Cooprider returns to Jasonville after visiting Maude Kauble and Frank Cooprider. Ben Bach and family motor to Bloomington tomorrow for Ephaim Bach to consider entering summer term at the state university.
A volume of biography recounts a humorous incident at an English church involving a famed German spa doctor. During a Sunday sermon the preacher began with the line about the Great Physician, and Dr Schott rose to bow, prompting surprised amusement from the congregation.
A cheerful naval tale recounts officers aboard a patrol yacht entertaining sweethearts and wives. Billy’s introduction to Mrs Marshall by her husband is described as charming and memorable with a lively exchange as a young sublieutenant greets a wife.
In a brief note the curate mentions a collection to be taken next Sunday in a new pair of bags made by Miss Sweetie Dove. He recalls deceased friends and asks to mention them.
Worthington teachers for the new school year, starting in September, include Marty J. Bailey in seventh and eighth grades, Florence Ballard in seventh, Mildred Mitten in sixth, Ruth Hannum in fifth, Ardith Crites in fourth, Bernice Talley in second and third, Roberta Yount in second and first, and F. Bailey in first grade. High school remains with last year’s faculty except Miss Smith takes vocational home economics from Blanche Woodhall and Miss Mayselle Baker replaces Myrtle Owen.
The public library extends vacation privileges to patrons allowing as many books as desired to be taken out and kept for a six week period.
Lost watch and rest in city hall last night. Finder please notify Nat Swarth, West Linton, for reward.
E Barnhart was cutting weeds along the railroad right of way near Lattas Creek when a three inch splinter of wood pierced his right forearm. He rode the Big Four to Worthington unassisted and had the sliver removed by Dr J W Clifford after an incision.
The Anteshema Camp Fire Girls will meet at Miss Mary Edith Kling’s East Vincennes street home at 6 o clock for a theatre party.
Instructions describe washing dinnerware and windows by rubbing with a warm wrung chamois skin and then wiping with a dry chamois skin.
Ediza proposes marriage to Fed Tuug not for affection but to steer his life toward medicine. She has studied medicine to justify reshaping his path from banker to doctor and to secure a shared future aligned with her plan.
The text explores common phrases used daily and questions their true meanings. It cites examples like first rate and urges awareness of how expressions may differ from their literal sense.
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