19 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
1
Local memories recall a brutal cold wave with readings at 38 degrees below zero. Disputes exist over the exact date, with 1863 or 1864 cited by elders. Miss Sarah Henley preserves a clipping listing January 1 as the extreme day. December 31, 1862 is noted as unusually warm before the freeze. Last Saturday’s thermometers read 23 to 30 degrees below zero.
William H. McMillin of Union township, a Republican candidate for county Auditor, visited the office on Tuesday. McMillin previously ran for sheriff about fifteen years ago and has served on the County Council since its establishment. Friends in Carthage praise his character and expect a strong race if he enters.
An old home remedy guide explains toothache causes and a cloves based treatment. It contrasts alive versus dead pulp, warns against strong carbolic solutions, and notes home remedies only ease pain until professional care can come. It also discusses when pulp is alive or dead and the limits of home fixes.
The Dr F W Creger residence on North Main Street burned to the ground Thursday morning. John Tarbet family occupied it and lost upstairs bedding and clothing. Tarbet lacked insurance. the upstairs fire began from a hot coal in a stove connected to a new flue. Neighbors saved adjacent homes as fire crews defended property in a driving rain. The Tarbets may stay with daughter Mrs Lee Baker at Westland. The article also notes Megee and Innis forming a law partnership in Rushville and other local notes.
The article discusses gold as a preferred and long standing filling material in dentistry. It details advantages such as color match with teeth, strong sealing, resistance to saliva and staining, and durability, while noting alternatives like amal gam, inlays, crowns, and porcelain fillings. It also cautions against cheap cements and excess ostentation in displaying gold.
Stockholders are called to the Citizen office at 7:00 p.m. January 31 to elect one director. Florence B. Hunt serves as secretary.
The Christian Helpers will conduct a market at 2 p m on Saturday in the store managed by J A Lineback. The notice lists time and location and identifies organizer and venue for the community sale.
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