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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
2
Second class matter at Carthage Indiana with rates for business locals six cents per line per insertion ten cents in blackface type. Card of thanks twenty five cents obituaries priced by word counts. Extra copies five cents. Display ads pricing on application.
The Merchants' Association of Hartford City prepares for a festival October 11 through 14. Advisory notes hay fever relief by moving across the street or to another part of town. A Bible verse from Psalms 85 8 references peaceful guidance.
For ten years running, Indiana sees an average of 48 deaths of children under two from diarrheal diseases in August. The warning highlights food safety and public health concerns over summer months.
The Rural Carriers of Indiana will meet in a state convention on Sept. 4 in Greensburg. Each county with an organization may send a delegate. The national convention will be held Sept. 15 in Milwaukee.
Insurance firms warn farmers about the risk of spontaneous combustion when mowing new hay. The hazard can cause heavy losses to hay grain and buildings and endanger livestock. Farmers should let hay in the field for a time before handling.
The passage lists nine types of residents who hinder progress: those who oppose improvement, disparage outsiders, neglect advertising, distrust public spirited people, show no hospitality, hate others’ success, oppose any non self-originated movement, frown at strangers considering relocation, and oppose public enterprises lacking personal gain.
A brief, aphoristic note urges looking for success not trouble and focusing on work. It counsels not to grumble or dwell on worries while reminding readers that the sun shines and shadows vanish when one faces the sun and acts.
For insurance of any kind, see Moore and Cooper. Phones 103 and 36.
Local society notes report Mrs John Duncan visiting New Castle Sunday night. Several visits and social outings figure, including Miss Lola Green near Rushville visiting Ed Bitner and Ora Hittle, Miss Grace Binford in Indianapolis for millinery openings, and Margaret Rutlidge from Knightstown a guest of Lillian Righter.
E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine boldly claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve steals the sting from burns and heals sores boils and piles. He says it robs cuts corns bruises sprains of their terror and finds it an equal healing remedy only 25 cents at local shops.
The executor of the William Ewing estate announces a public sale by order of the Rush Circuit Court. The sale will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the late farm residence located 2.5 miles northwest of Carthage, 3 miles southeast of Charlottesville, and 5 miles southwest of Knights Town.
Sale lists 9 horses including a mare in foal and a 4 year old roan, 2 Jersey cows with calves, 47 hogs with 35 shoats, 31 acres corn, hay, oats, and farming gear. Terms: all under $5 cash, over $5 on credit until Jan 1, 1912 with note and security. no removal until settled.
The Ladies Aid of the East St. Christian Church will serve lunch at noon. M. F. Lovett is the Clerk.
The Indiana State Fair plans a week of September rollout of a coin based gate system to replace ticket windows. Adults pay 50 cents and children 25 cents, with each visitor using exact change at turnstiles. Money changers will assist those without exact coins, and ticket selling will be eliminated to speed entry and reduce clerical counting.
An extensive horticultural display at the Indiana State Fair this September will feature demonstrations on insect and disease control, sprayed versus unsprayed fruit, pruning of nursery stock, and care of beehives. Experts including Mr Douglass will answer questions, aiding growers and beekeepers alike.
The State Fair will host a judging contest for Indiana boys ages 16 to 19 under Purdue University with Prof. G I Christie in charge. Participants judge horses cattle sheep swine corn and wheat earning four Purdue School of Agriculture scholarships. entrants must send names to Charles Downing secretary of the Fair in Indianapolis by August 19.
In fighting disease germs white blood cells act like tigers until germs multiply. Pimples boils eczema and sores appear, weakening health. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys expelling poisons from blood and are praised as the best blood purifier by C. T. Budahn of Tracy California. They make red blood strong nerves and build health. 50c at
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