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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1936
Page
4
A U S tabulation shows taxes rose to 19.1 percent of national income in the latest year, with $10.25 billion taken from $53.7 billion in income. While England runs a balanced budget, the United States faces deficits and rising tax burdens that may push rates higher to cover costs and reduce the national debt.
A historic defense of the U S Constitution against dissents during a gold decision and TVA ruling. The author argues the Constitution remains elastic and adaptable to evolving social needs, praising the foresight of its framers and urging continued respect and preservation of the document to safeguard individual privileges.
A five month voyage aboard the Marenia gathers a diverse group including Miss Mudge, Dick Charlton, Joan, Angela, and Captain Baring. As romance and reckless choices unfold, Joan seeks escape through drink while Dick tries to curb her habits. Aboard the ship, tensions rise and memories loom as they drift toward Bombay and other ports.
An 1936 article recounts pioneer life in Ripley Township Rush County Indiana focusing on soap making maple syrup and sugar drying fruit wild fruits and honey tapping trees hunting and trapping. It notes techniques for making lye and soap and mentions early orchards and grape plants as well as wildlife and a Trading Post on the Big Blue river.
The Carthage Hotel, closed for weeks, will reopen March 20 under G W Richardson and William S Richardson, who have rented the property from Everett McFarlan of Dunreith. They bring hotel experience and previously lived in Rising Sun. John DeSchipper sold Central Indiana Canning factories interests to an Indianapolis buyer and will focus full time on the Knightstown Spiceland Kennard operations. Mrs. Mary Jessup visits ill brother near Westland. Mrs. Henry B. Phelps and Mrs. Ora Siler attend a mothers day event at State Normal in Muncie. Henleys plan April return from Miami with stops en route.
Twenty years ago a home talent production titled Uncle Josh was performed by young people from near Carthage and Carter at the High School auditorium. The company plans a second show at Arlington High School on March 16 at 8 00 PM with listed cast members and a crowd anticipated.
Joan seeks a private talk with Dick on the Marenia after a late return to her stateroom. He rebuffs her, accusing her of intruding and warning against further advances as she questions his stance and asks about herself while they drink brandy in the dim rotunda.
The Carthage Citizen carries official notices naming individuals authorized to announce their candidacy for the upcoming primary election set for Tuesday May 5 1936. The list includes the persons who filed with the newspaper to seek party nomination.
The announcement names Republican candidates for Rush County offices including J. CARR for Joint Senator Shelby Rush Fayette Counties, DALE FISHER for Clerk, GEORGE B. MOORE and DR. R. C. KENNEDY for Coroner, JAMES T. TARBET for Treasurer, HUBERT R. ALEXANDER for Auditor, and DERBY GREEN with JOHN A TITSWORTH for Judge of the Rush Circuit Court.
Miss Eva Johnson seeks new millinery styles in Indianapolis. Miss Mattie Clark leaves for Washington DC for an extended visit. Henry C. Phelps opens a wheat and flour exchange in his East Mill street warehouse. A quiet wedding near the Pitts residence on March 5 unites Henry B. Phelps and Miss Beil Hedgecock with Rev. J. O. Binford officiating. Only close relatives attend. The Woman's Literary circle plans a meeting with readings on Lucretia Mott and Maria Mitchell, and a talk on The Great Strike of 1894.
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