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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
2
The notice identifies C. G. Hill as publisher and L. R. Linscott as associate. It lists weekly publication timing and classification as second class matter dated May 25, 1907, with a biblical verse and post office details for Carthage Indiana.
Observances will mark the twentieth anniversary of the national Mothers Day as Congress fixed the second Sunday in May to honor mothers. Flags will be unfurled on government buildings, and people are urged to spend time with mothers or send a gift if unable to be at home.
The speech argues that taxes are always passed to consumers workers and investors and cannot be borne by government alone. It claims taxes raise prices reduce wages and profits and deter factory openings and farm foreclosures. It warns against excessive taxation as it burdens industry agriculture and commerce.
Clarence A. Jackson says Indiana issued 47 015 store permits by May 1 1934 up from 37 295 a year earlier reflecting new openings and stronger enforcement. Receipts to May 1 1934 totaled 362 138 versus 180 507 in 1933 due to amended license rates. T J Brody of Los Angeles reports robbery near Rushville on U S 52 with 350 dollars stolen after being held up by two Negro men.
The article details Public Service Company of Indiana tax payments totaling 390251.84 with a spring installment of 580251.84 due to Indiana county treasurers. It notes an average monthly tax of 55 cents per customer, doubled where service covers electricity and gas, and highlights largest payments by Vigo and Knox counties. It also lists county-by-county tax figures and mentions state and federal energy taxes.
The text argues for a capital that yields more employment and opportunities, calling current conditions a barrier to recovery. It advocates efficient economical government as essential to restore and maintain normal times.
Mr. C. A. Norris was in Indianapolis Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and Mrs. Finley Nelson visited relatives in Rushville last Monday. Miss Nona White of Indianapolis spent the weekend here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of Rushville called on relatives here Sunday.
A Life Insurance Sales Research Bureau report finds March 1934 sales up one quarter from March 1933 across all states. The era shows rising incomes and greater spend on protection and investment, with life insurance promising education, estate building, and protection against reverses.
The Tweedy Lumber Company reports completion of new screen products and retrieval of previously made screens. The operation highlights updated manufacturing capacity and asset reuse.
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