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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
4
The piece reflects on small town roots versus city life. It argues that many youths long for urban glamour, only to later miss the earth, sky, and community of rural life. It asserts the happiest life is the simple life in the farm and hometown.
A nostalgic piece on hang-outs as a lifelong American institution. The essay recalls how places like general stores and local haunts shaped memory, youth, and imagination, suggesting future writers or composers may draw on those memories.
A Chicago weather expert forecasts eleven winters of continuous sub zero temperatures and heavy snowfalls, claiming ten more harsh winters will follow the just past season. The unnamed forecaster cites sun spot and ocean current data, but his specifics are not printed.
The floods, though deadly and damaging, spur large scale rebuilding and a surge in flood control projects. They will drive demand for heavy industry, electrical gear, and machinery repairs while insurance coverage remains around one percent. Businesses and homeowners will bear heavy costs.
A boy's stomach ache from too many green apples stands as a metaphor for public overspending. The piece warns of a forthcoming tax stomach ache and argues only a strong castor oil of taxation can liquidate obligations, noting palliatives will worsen the cramps.
Genl Benjamin Harrison former president and Mrs Mary Lord Dimmick wed at 5 45 pm Monday in New York City's St Thomas church. The article notes the ceremony and attendees as a society event of the era.
Twenty years ago Dr. and Mrs. Will Coleman returned to Rushville from the East. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Newsom hosted dinner and supper last Sunday with guests Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walter of Elkhart Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hill. Jesse Newsom and family also attended.
A mixed page features travel notes from Urbana Ohio to Brazil, social hosting by Mrs. Johnson, theater plans at Arlington High, and a Bangkok courtyard chase involving Jenny and her husband Peter. The scene shifts from hotel lounging to a missing person thread resolved by a late train sighting.
A luxurious five month voyage around the world gathers a group of romantic, entertaining, and tragic passengers aboard the Marenia. Macduff the dour Scottish bachelor, Miss Mudge the schoolteacher, Angela wife of Lovat and gigolo, Dick Charlton the first officer, Clare the wise passenger, Joan the dissipated flapper, Jenny a runaway wife, and Captain Baring with his own inner struggles. The ensemble acts reveal hidden desires and moral conflicts as the voyage unfolds.
Peter squeezes her arm and wanders to the temple carvings while Jenny contemplates the Emerald Buddha. Angela joins and muses that the Buddha fits Bangkok gimcrackery, and Jenny agrees on the amusement of the place.
The Carthage Citizen lists candidates authorized to announce including those for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday May 5 1936. The notice names persons seeking office and provides official announcement status for the primary.
Lesson on Luke 15 11 24 Centered on the father in the prodigal son parable The study traces the son s rebellion departure degeneration deprivation restoration and the father s forgiving acceptance Emphasizes God s love and mercy and the need for repentance The lesson applies to modern conditions and calls readers to return to God
A fragmentary quotation from Lord Lytton extols a good heart and modesty as virtues that outshine wealth. It celebrates a tender disposition and charity that shuns display, implying these traits sustain beauty and virtue across time.
A concise aphorism notes that great souls are defined not by fewer passions but by righteous motives and steadfast paternal strength. It contrasts common virtue with the deeper virtue of steadfast resolve and parental arms.
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