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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
3
Mrs. Palmer Thomas recounts crossing the Sahara amid a fierce sandstorm. The dragoman warns them, camels kneel in a protective circle, and riders shelter behind saddle coverings and camels. The cloud darkens the sky, wind roars, and sand coats clothing as the storm sweeps toward the Nile before fading.
Reports from Bailey's Magazine recount two whale vessel clashes. In 1820 the whaler Essex was rammed and half-dismantled by a cow sperm whale, forcing abandonment and loss of a boat. In 1895 the Hond a Isle brigantine was crushed by a beached ram through a sudden attack. Also notes Kurdish women's status described by a traveler.
A London Globe report notes a tailor in Westminster county court issuing a writ for an unpaid bill. The stage set includes formal pleasantries such as trusting for a continuance of your esteemed favor as the matter proceeds.
In a terse exchange, a woman rejects marriage, declaring love for another. The suitor pressures with uncertainty, asking for the other man’s name, while she invokes heavenly references and fears violence. He contemplates bargaining with the ring for leverage.
John F. Moses former Rushville Republican editor visited The Citizen to promote a new Rush County Atlas and Directory. He will author the historical section and a piece on early academies Friends schools and institutions of higher learning prior to commissioned high schools. Local educators and professors will contribute county school histories.
Chestnut filly three this fall stands 153 hands high and weighs about 1400 pounds. She is sound and broke and sired by the Lee horse, an imported Percheron first chant a Percheron mare. Bred to the champion Triumphant 53875 51501, we think safe in foal. If you want a good one to make a first class brood mare, come and see her.
For sale fifteen head of native heifers described as good stock and the right kind to keep over. Sold by Pritchard and Estell.
A letter from Indianapolis dated December 4 1907 reports no current state statute requiring gasoline cans to be painted red. M F Lovett awaited guidance after inquiries spurred by press coverage, with J A Gheen manager of Standard Oil noting no such law exists.
W C Pierce and ER D Lewis visited Indianapolis last week with Drury Holt and others. Mr and Mrs P J Sattler were in the city. A daughter was born to Clyde C Henley on December 9. Dozens of visits and trips are listed, including J A Sipe, Van Hood, J W Johnson, Rose Henley, and many others. frequent travels to Indianapolis, Dublin, Danville, Greensboro, and Scottburg.
Holiday mail guidance stresses legible complete addresses with return sender on envelopes. It notes ten million pieces reached the dead letter office last year and warns about concealment of higher class matter and penalties.
Carthage merchants and voters plan to petition Congressman James E. Watson to oppose any Parcels Post legislation. They cite the postmaster general’s proposal for ten pound parcels and warn it benefits big city stores while harming rural retailers, risking higher costs and reduced local trade.
Thomas Weaver advertising for Christmas gifts offers Teddy Bear books and a fifty percent holiday discount on Bibles. He promotes silverware and jewelry as cheapest on the market with butter knives and sugar shells priced at 30 to 50 cents. All goods guaranteed to satisfy. See Tom for bargains.
A brief notice promotes new customer offers at J. W. Minor's shop in the Farmers Telephone Building. It advertises inexpensive services including first class shave and hair cut with a note about sending The Citizen to a relative or friend at a cost of $1.00 through January 1, 1909.
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