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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
4
The Carthage Citizen announces its weekly publication from Carthage Indiana with subscription rates listed for one year and six months. Rates include 1.50 per year, Canada 2.00, six months 90 cents, and three months 50 cents. It is entered at the Carthage post office as second class mail matter.
The Des Moines Register reports rising momentum for immediate World War I bonus payments and fears of a pension system to follow. Commander Van Zandt of the Veterans of Foreign Wars cites a proposed commission to study a uniform pension based on service length, signaling a long campaign beyond the bonus.
The China Clipper flight marks the start of passenger and mail trans ocean service. It signals a new transport era with future 200 ton airships and overnight hops to Europe, a milestone likely remembered beyond wars or depressions.
The automobile industry kept 5 million Americans at work in 1935, about 12 percent of the nation’s employed. Production rose 27 percent from 1934, employment up 21 percent, and wages up 28 percent, marking a record performance and a main force in economic recovery.
Promoters urge store executives to raise promotion budgets in the coming year arguing that higher advertising boosts net profits. They warn against complacency as competitors increase outreach and consumer reach, noting advertising stimulates trade and aids national recovery.
The piece warns Carthage citizens about empty promises and true costs of “something for nothing” schemes ahead of June conventions. It urges voters to think for themselves and remember the treasury must be replenished, with taxes rising to cover deficits.
J R Kincer of the U S Weather Bureau says old-time tales of severe blizzards are not to blame for cooler memories. He notes winters have risen steadily for six decades with retreating glaciers and shrinking ice caps supporting the trend. The current year likely follows this warm pattern, foreshadowing milder months ahead.
Hal and Kerrigan clash over a triangle involving a married woman, Crack, and her promises. Kerrigan probes Hal about what the woman meant and how she felt, urging him to accept human weakness and the messy truth behind their entanglement.
Kerrigan condemns Hal for a betrayals and deception as Hal admits the truth. The exchange probes guilt power and a potential pardon. Kerrigan questions Hal's choices while Hal seeks forgiveness for a costly deception and broken trust.
The American Bankers Association announces regional conferences to explain the Banking Act of 1935 and its broadened services. Leaders will discuss public understanding of bank functions, cooperation with the public, and how banks serve communities through clinics and forums addressing local questions.
The American Bankers Association says public confidence in banking has strengthened the sector, praising the Banking Act of 1935 for stabilizing banks and enabling focus on normal administration and community welfare. It urges retirement of government credit roles and stronger private banking responsibility.
The Bulletin of the American Bankers Association Agricultural Commission states that accurate records are essential for successful business management in manufacturing merchandising and farming. It notes that good business concerns keep adequate records and applies this practice to farming as well.
Mrs Susan J Smith died at her sister’s home Monday about two in the morning. The community honors her memory as a respected and active member, with funeral arrangements noted by Rev Zona White. Also reported: births and deaths in the area include a granddaughter Virginia born to Artis and (unnamed) McBride near Knightstown and the death of John R Hill, 81, near Carthage after two weeks of illness. funeral Saturday at ten.
Ten years ago Miss Mary Brunson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brunson near Willow Branch and John R White son of Mr and Mrs Lilburn White west of here were married Friday afternoon at two o clock by Rev Zona White at the latter s home north of Charlottes ville. Mr and Mrs White are residing with her parents. Henry Henley of Terre Haute was here first of the week. Mrs H C Bryant of Cincinnati visited her parents Mr and Mrs D W Newsom Saturday to Thursday.
An essay argues against weakening the US system by ceding powers to Congress. It stresses the lasting value of checks and balances among branches and states, warning that abandoning constitutional rights risks central overreach and harms democracy. It cites history and quotes a saying on honesty and necessity for national greatness.
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