Farmer's Place in Economy Demands a New Social Order
Charles Ruby argues farmers are the backbone of civilization yet remain underpaid and undervalued by banks lawyers and professionals who praise them only superficially. He urges a social shift placing farmers beside big business and professions and stresses the need for economic parity rather than improved farming techniques alone. Exhibits show two fishermen with a 30 pound catfish from Lake Freeman, Monticello Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ruby
Fullerton Calif
United. States
Atlantic Coast
Atlas
O. Pitts
Otto Wyant
Carthage
Lake Freeman
Monticello
Indiana
Mr. Pitt
Wyant
Lake
Freeman
Indiana seeks early gross income tax payment urged
The state asks every person with over 166.67 in income in the past two months to pay the gross income tax now. End-year delays raise property taxes. Estimated annual yield ranges from 3 to 35 million dollars. legislature cites 12 million as target. Tax receipts will be deducted from next year’s property levies.
Merchants Fall In Rain-Shortened Game At Fountaintown
In a listless Sunday clash at Fountaintown the Merchants lost 10 to 2 when rain ended play after the fifth inning. Hardin players were away in Greenfield, several regulars sat out, and Fountaintown pulled ahead on eleven hits and two errors while the Merchants had three hits and one walk. Ora Clayton Heim Hinshaw and Mosier were sidelined.
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Fountaintown
Merchants
Ora Clayton
Heim
Hinshaw
Mosier
Hardin Boys
Greenfield
Kinman Couple Return Home After Bloomingon Visit
Mr and Mrs J P Kinman return to their home in Bloomington after a short visit with Mr and Mrs John Gates and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Kinman
Bloomington
John Gates
Unsolved Mysteries of Bird and Elephant Death
A historical magazine piece explores natural history puzzles including why birds migrate and where animal remains go after death. It recounts observations on eagles bones found on a Carolina barrier island and a 1926 report of a female elephant found dead, noting rare skeletal finds and possible burial myths among elephants.
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West Indies
Armerica
Alex Sprunt, Jr
Barrier
Carolina
Mainy
India
Africa
Carl Akely
F. W. Champion
Forest Service
Champign
Champion
Local boys enjoy Fort Benjamin Harrison C M T C Camp meals
At Ft Ben Harrison Indiana the CMTC Camp feeds the local boys with three meals daily. An upcoming Sunday dinner menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes giblet gravy creamed carrots and peas salad bread ice cream cake and lemonade. Daily military drill and supervised athletics promote fitness and appetite ahead of August 3 return home. Lectures on good citizenship aim to benefit the boys socially and personally.
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Ft.Benj. Harrison
Ft. Benjamah
Harrison
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Ripley Township 4-H Club Tour and August Meeting
The Ripley Township 4-H Club Boosters met at leader J R Behrs home for a township tour visiting each members home to inspect projects. Members received praise for good condition projects including corn hogs and dairy cattle. After tours the group gathered at Clarence Heims home for ice cream and cake and held a regular meeting with inspirational talks from Rushville sponsors. The next meeting is planned for August in the school Agricultur room with dads mothers and others invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley 4-H Club
J. R. Behr
Rushville
Donald Myers
George Wiltse
Rev. C. A. Shake
Ernest Helms
E. F. Brown
Robert Addison
Hampshire
Jesse Addison
Eugene Gardner
Roy Reddick
Chester White
Russell Siler
Edgar McMichael
Robert Ewing
Wayne Clark
Wendell Clark
Poland
Freeman Drysdal
Clarence Parker
Paul Winslow
Jersey
County 4 H Club Seeks Funds for Prize Program
The 4 H Club council in the county lacks funds for prizes to awarded to boys and girls who complete their projects. A county wide drive is planned for July 1 to July 22 to raise money. Members will request small township donations to ensure premiums for the county show.
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Cnty
Sponso
Three Cheers for the Carthage Band
The Carthage band and its performers deserve more appreciation for their Saturday night concert. Readers are urged to show support with enthusiastic applause and hands and foot horns to encourage an encore and a bow from the leader Mr Stinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tery
Advertising Pays Off In Small Town Show
Charles Parish advertised in The Citizen last week about a six dollar loss. Mrs. Fintey Nelson returned the cash to Parish, proving the value of placing ads in the local paper.
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Charles ‘Parish
New Members Enrolled at E L B O W Meeting
The group met at Mrs Ralph Moore's home with Mrs Hubert Hill assisting. Four new members joined: Mrs Ernest Baker, Mrs Stanley Worthington, Mrs Walter Colbert, and Mrs Elmer Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moore
Hubert Hill
Ernest Baker
Stanley ‘Worthington
Walter ‘Colbert
Elmer Wilkinson
McManus Family Returns From World’s Fair Trip
Mr and Mrs Fred McManus and daughters Freda Martha and Virginia have returned home after a visit to the World’s Fair. They report a fine trip and pleasant experiences during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McManus
Freda
Martha
Virginia
Ben
Echo Meeting Inspires Renewed Commitment At Church
Friends Church reports a Sunday gathering where youths shared valuable ideas and encouraged worthy living. A vesper service will replace the usual meetings next Sunday at 6 30 on Clyde Henley’s grove hill side. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Mrs A W Winfield’s home with Miss Lillian Henley leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Henley
Women’s Missionary Society
A. W. Winfield
Lillian E. Henley
Fletcher M E Church Missionary Society Meeting Notes
The Missionary Society met in Rushville for an all day district gathering last Tuesday. That night the Rush County Epworth League Rally was hosted at the Fletcher M E Church with Dr J W McFall as speaker. Prayer meeting is planned for Thursday at 7 30. Friday the Epworth League will work on song books and repair backs. Sunday services follow the usual schedule with Sunday school at 9 39 and worship at 10 30 led by Rev Boyd Tryon and Rev N Schoolfield nearby. Mrs Walter Jhonau to sing Sunday night. Everyone is welcome at all services.
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the Missionary Society
Rushville
Rush County Epworth League
Fletcher M. BE
J. W. McFall
Epworth League
Boyd Tryon
N. Schoolfield
Tev. Tryon’s
Walter Jhonau
Notable New England Tales and Beach Romance Novels
Library notes review several books including Becker Golden Tales of New England Biggers The House Without a Key and Hill Blue Ruin. Describes Greenwich and Waikiki settings and promises fresh original storytelling with romance and wholesome modern plots. Grace Livingston Hill’s novels are praised for contemporary appeal and wholesome themes.
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Becker
New England
Biggers
Eakers
Waikiki
Hill
Blue Ruin
Lynn
Coulrge
Grace Livingston Hil
Former Teacher Honored at National BPW Convention
Mrs. Margaret Morton a former Carthage teacher joined a round table at the National Convention of the Business and Professional Women's Club in Chicago. She spoke about hotel work experience for women workers and answered questions from members. Morton manages a Winona hotel during summer months.
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Margaret Morton
Carthage
The
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
R T Moore Ships Maple Timber to Havana Cuba
R T Moore transported two car loads of seasoned Hard Maple to Havana Cuba this week. The timber traveled by rail to New Orleans and then by boat to the shipping point. It is used to make heels for ladies shoes after three years of seasoning.
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R. T. Moore
Havana
Cuba
New Orleans
Girls 4-H Club Plans Exhibit at Next Meeting
The Girls 4-H Club met at Betty Webb's home with Ning members and one guest. They planned to exhibit project work at the next meeting hosted by Arminta Jean Moore.
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Betty Webb
Ning
Arminta Jean Moore
Kyser Attends Bar Meeting in Rushville Wednesday Night
Micheal Kyser attended a bar meeting in Rushville Wednesday night as local attendees discussed ongoing legal issues and community concerns. The gathering gathered several residents and bar association members to address questions and potential actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micheal Kyser
Rushville
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American Legion Monthly
AFC
Ripley Township
Library Notes
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