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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
2
A collage of editorials and notices from Linton Indiana including ads for readings and subscriptions, jokes about prohibition, remarks on college grads, a quip about evolution, and comments on Democratic Chairman Hull criticizing President Harding. Notable lines reference the Linton post office, advertising rates, and local sentiment.
When President Harding visits Seattle he will be presented by the women of the city with a gold and pearl-ornamented five piece coffee service valued at 15000 dollars. It is intended to have a permanent White House display but the quip says it won’t brew coffee as well as the mother’s old tin pot.
Reports from Shelby Montana suggest the Dempsey Gibbons fight may be postponed as only 200000 of 300000 promised funds are secured. The public stance implies the bout could proceed despite financial shortfalls, reflecting promoter and fighter expectations.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hedrick Mr. and Mrs. George Stafford and Mrs. Jess Allen report a wonderful Mooseheart heart convention. 27 graduates in the class and about 1100 children in the home participated along with 1200 delegates. next year’s meeting scheduled for Michigan City. they traveled by car, stopping in Chicago.
Mrs William Cushing hosted a bridge club gathering at the Elks home on North Main street yesterday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs Price of Jasonville, second to Miss Harriet Pearl Schloot, and the consolation prize to Mrs Ed Berns of Jasonville.
Mrs William Russell was cared for at home yesterday and recovery seems steady. Three patients remain in the hospital with others progressing well.
The Alpha Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school entertained 32 members and guests at Mrs. C. T. Sherwood’s home. Miss Flossie Allen of Martinsville and others attended. Devotions led by Mrs. J. C. Fromme. The group pledged $5 extra to the city hospital. Various performances followed with readings, a monologue, a solo, and a contest won by Mrs. Daisy Fritz. Refreshments served. class officers listed. Junior town officers receive badges and wear buttons. Meetings scheduled daily for five days with sessions 9 AM and 2 PM.
Russell Hewlett returns from Chicago and many locals travel cityward for family visits business or schooling. People from Dugger Bloomfield Sullivan Jasonville and Terre Haute move about for relatives, exams, or events including teachers exams librarian courses and Mooseheart convention attendance. Local motorists plan trips to Hope and Indianapolis.
The piece blends Alice Graham Butler and Edgar Guest verse about longing for corned beef hash with a homey recipe for Boston baked beans. It imagines a Victorian dinner revived at home, then provides a navy bean and pork bake with onion, mustard, molasses and catsup notes.
About sixty children gathered Friday at Haseman's grave for a 3 PM ticket hunt. Winners of season tickets were Willis Harrah Isabel Johnson and Emmett Talley. The event was run by Miss Bernice Lloyd and Mrs Bonnie Aikin with a Main Street parade featuring clowns elephants and dogs. Prizes of 1 50 and 25 cents were awarded by judges Mary Antibus and Reverends Corts and Fledderjohann.
All juniors of the First Christian Sunday school are asked to arrive early for the story hour at 9 15am led by Miss Rupert. Those absent will miss something good. Invite all young friends not in Sunday school to attend.
Fifty cent Sunday offer at Musser's Restaurant features a cashing in for a new kind of dinner. Patrons are invited to join a community event with shared meals and local charm.
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