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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
2
A method to mark steel tools uses warming to apply wax then scratching letters or figures. After tracing on the wax the marking is etched with nitric acid by moistening blotting paper and laying it over the wax. The passage also notes linotype practice of running down pi to fill lines producing strings like etaoin shrdlu cmfwyp vbekqj repeating as needed.
The term Old Ironsides honored the frigate famed for exploits in the war. The nickname arose from its first major victory over the Guerriere, earning admiration and lasting fame for its sturdy resilience.
A collage of quotes on grief aiding growth and divine guidance. Lewes reflects on rain enriching the earth, while Longfellow and others urge liberal minds and devotion to Father, Christ, love, hope, and study.
A May 26 lesson outlines the Lord's Supper instituted by Christ at Passover time, its symbols bread and cup, and its meanings as memorial, atonement, and participation. It lists qualifications for participation including faith, church membership, and moral conduct, and notes warning against heresy and division.
A Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train was rear ended by an empty troop train near Ivanhoe Indiana at dawn on June 22 1918. The collision killed 68 and injured 127 including clowns riders and trainers. The troop train engineer had dozed after taking pills from a box discovered earlier.
A misheard remark during Louis Napoleon’s 1851 coup d etat sparked a street battle in Paris. An aide misinterpreted Count de St Arnaud s cough as Massacre them all leading to several hundred deaths in the capital.
A narrator recalls reading about old Kentucky plays and film projects, mentioning Dazey and Agnes Johnson, polo with Agnes, and making a film at Crabton Burke’s stock ranch. He notes Kentucky horse breeding, Lexington stock farms, and famous races like the Kentucky Derby and Melbourne Cup, with reflections on Thoroughbreds and global racing culture.
A compact reflection contrasts external compulsion with inner drive, framing freedom as obedience to duty. The passage suggests true peace and triumph arise when necessity from outside is resisted only if possible, yet inward obligation compels.
The Mafia first appeared in the 1860s in immigrant districts by seaboard cities and later reached western cities. The modern gangster code remained similar to the historic Black Hand era.
The article notes that if the Washington Monument in the National Capital remains in repair, it could endure as long as the pyramids of Egypt, suggesting a lasting permanence for the structure.
The Silver Star is the decoration for valor ranking just below the Distinguished Service Cross. The Purple Heart ranks below the Distinguished Service Medal as the top decoration for meritorious service not involving personal bravery.
Production of flax experiments indicates California can produce two to three times higher yields than those obtained in other flax growing regions of the United States.
An Indianapolis News recounts the Civil War campaigns at Chickamauga September 19–20, 1863 where Rosecrans faced Bragg and Thomas with heavy Union losses. It notes Atlanta July 22, 1864, where Sherman defeated Hood, McPherson killed, and Hood retreated as Atlanta fell on September 2, 1864.
The Massing of the Colors at Washington Cathedral draws thousands for a national tribute to the heroic dead. Banner processions from St. Alban’s Parish to the amphitheater unfold to drums and trumpets. The cross of poppies centers the service as a unifying, respectful ceremony. The President typically delivers a greeting and the Bishop’s sermon urges that these dead shall not have died in vain.
The War Department notes the first shot of a World War I engagement was fired at 6 05 a m on October 23 1917 near Barthlemont les Bouzemont France by Battery C Sixth Field Artillery First Division. Sergeant Alex Arch of South Bend Indiana led the crew. The 75 mm rifle gun is now at the United States Military Academy.
The article compares Civil War and World War I trench designs noting earthworks as common fortifications. It explains casemates in permanent defenses, the detached system, sandbags and barbed wire in WWI, and contrasts with Civil War trenches. Barbed wire first appeared in the Spanish American War.
The Freethinkers of America led by Joseph Lewis sue in New York State Supreme Court to stop Bible reading and religious societies in public schools citing the principle of church state separation. The complaint notes historic sectarian conflicts and claims secular law now prevents murder but not religious strife.
Promotion touts Dr Pierce’s Pellets as best for liver and bowels with a three to one ratio for cathartic and laxative effects. The ad emphasizes a small Pellet for laxative use and three for stronger cathartic action.
Patient’s wife reports in anteroom that he is better after illness while noting his ongoing infidelity as he plays solitaire. Doctor observes no change in mood and records patient’s condition as improving yet troubled by personal issues.
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