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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
4
Byron Times editor Harry Hammond presents a 166 page 1932 1933 deluxe edition detailing Central California progress. The work emphasizes manufacturing farming payrolls food clothing taxes and public pride as foundations of national prosperity.
A insurance industry leader argues that three years of activity and accumulated experience underpin the sector’s credit for commercial enterprise. He says the current downturn is a normal business hazard, not a crisis, and that stock fire insurance has prepared to meet present risks as part of its seasoned industry record.
An article argues road building funds mainly employ labor, with eighty percent going to workers and related industries. In 1931 about two million workers supported roughly six million others, and rural farm-to-market roads are vital now as materials are cheap and jobs are scarce. Five thousand dollars per mile can build weatherproof bituminous roads, aiding employment and settlement. Also notes social and economic gains from highway improvement. Community notices report visits and returns among local residents including EP Wood, Ben Shankland, James Terhune, Ralph Winslow, and Mrs. Sipe.
An old farming note calculates pig water use from weaning to market. It cites spring pigs drinking about 8 lbs daily, rising to 10–12 lbs at 150–175 lbs, equating to roughly 1 to 1 1/2 gallons daily and over a barrel per month. Over five months this implies at least 3 to 5 standard barrels, totaling about 1350 pounds of water for a 225 pound final weight. It stresses abundant clean water day and night to sustain growth and avoid higher feed costs.
Mr and Mrs Merrill Magee visited near Rushville with Mr and Mrs Edgar Edwards. Cecil Hamilton toured Indianapolis on a business trip. Carthage residents enjoyed a Riley Park picnic in Greenfield. Mr and Mrs Lowell Henley of Shelbyville visited here. Maxine Jessup spent the weekend with Mary Louise Hill. Fred Sims visited friends in Indianapolis. Carl Norris and family moved to the Hiram Henley property on Walnut Street. Lewis Campbell was a business visitor in Brookville. Raymond McDuffy lies ill at his sister Cora Weaver's home on North Market Street.
For sale column offers comb and extracted honey with prices per pound and blackberries nearing readiness. Randolph Reames in Carthage lists 512d CO Kennedy and Son Decorators and Painters promoting a 1932 book and right prices. Phone 143.
Classified ad offers a 100 pound ice box with three doors and side icer for ten dollars. Contact phone number 47. Listed as a simple sale note with a single line.
Henley Studio in Carthage Indiana invites additional participants to join a free all day outing with free Kodak photography instruction. Bring a Kodak camera three rolls of film and lunch.
Creditors heirs and legatees of William P Henley must appear in Rush Circuit Court Rushville Indiana on July 29 1932 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares Clerk Chas L Newhouse Rush Circuit Court Henley Marshall Attorneys
Miss Anita Stader of Indianapolis visits Mr and Mrs Charles Sewark and family near Henderson this week to spend time with relatives in the area.
Agricultural guidance from Purdue University urges proper care to prevent calf scours and worm prevention in livestock. It notes how appearances can mislead in marketing printed matter and stresses balanced poultry rations and clean quarters. The piece comments on labor mood, unemployment, and worker patience during economic troubles.
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