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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
4
A 1908 copyright notice from the American Press Association states that the articles and illustrations may not be reprinted without special permission, reflecting common practice of safeguarding content from that era.
At the market, a woman questions higher prices for chickens and eggs. Another shopper explains the seller’s higher cost is offset by tidy setup, bright scales, and well presented goods. She values comfort and quality over a few cents.
A seller urges meticulous care in food handling from eggs to dressed fowls. Dirty eggs invite arrest, filth kills livestock, and neat, sanitary stalls attract customers. Inspectors for hen pens and slaughterhouses are needed. Clean hands and honest intent drive repeat business.
Don’t take on more eggs than you can deliver or sell excessively. Avoid cheating customers and using dishonest tricks to win an office. Do not bribe or hatch unprofitable schemes. Focus on clean, profitable operations and prudent growth.
The piece argues for a national drive to redesign American cities with coordinated plans centered on civic centers. It cites New York and Cleveland as leaders, notes the Treasury's role in promoting architecture, and envisions federal art commissions guiding urban layout to improve economy, aesthetics, and growth.
Flint writer L D Dort urges city wards to adopt a park plan by Warren H. Manning. He argues riverside and shore areas offer boating and camping while citizens lack suitable public resting grounds, creating a wholesome social life without heavy expense.
John Davey of Kent, renowned tree expert, spoke at Avondale School on urban tree care. He urged planting smaller varieties to avoid interference with overhead wires and to reduce trimming. Ridgewood New Jersey’s improvement plan outlines a broad, practical program to beautify and improve the town beyond mere commerce.
A week of Farmers Institutes begins February 15 in Carthage Town Hall. Thad Snow leads the morning session on Agricultural Outlook followed by Tomato Culture. A. B. Norris discusses Use of Commercial Fertilizers with Levi Gurley leading the afternoon discussion.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablet can halt womanly pains head pains and any pain in 20 minutes. The box claims 20 tablets for 25 cents and directs readers to check the formula. Sold by M A McClain.
Perry Ball faced a big surprise when almost thirty friends and relatives gathered Thursday night to mark his birthday. Mrs Ball organized the party at Alonzo Kizers home next door. Music games gifts and refreshments were enjoyed with ice cream cake and coffee served.
Personal experience with a tube of Pile Remedy will convince you it is immediate relief for all forms of Piles. Guaranteed 50c. Bold by J. H. McCarty Son.
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