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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
4
The article argues the rapid rise in prison inmates over the past decade reflects a moral and religious issue rather than economics. It warns a lack of early home training among American youth increases crime and urges parents, especially around Carthage, to supervise and guide growing boys to curb the trend.
The piece contrasts true gentility with careless driving. It asks Carthage readers to reflect on civility behind the wheel, noting politeness in public versus selfish driving habits that spoil road manners. It urges self evaluation as driving season begins.
A forceful exhortation urges individuals to stop expecting others or politicians to provide employment. It stresses personal responsibility and action, warning that only self-initiative can change one's prospects and that waiting for a soft job or welfare is futile.
An editorial praising a planned Pan American highway linking the U S to South America with federal funding for bridges. It lauds US leadership, continental friendship, and opportunities for American youth in southward expansion and commerce. It highlights Pan American Airways promoting ties and shifts in South American resource development toward the United States.
The National Civil Service Reform League reports 3,000,000 government workers and 38 percent of tax revenue funds salaries, with annual costs near 4 billion. It warns parties rely on payrolls to win elections and calls for reduced government. It also urges crop rotation and green manure to combat garden pests.
The advice urges preserving pasture as the most economical feed source to sustain milk production, emphasizing pasture quality and forage management as a key farm efficiency strategy.
A five month world cruise aboard the Marenia gathers a diverse group of passengers including Macduff the dour Scotsman, Miss Mudge the schoolteacher, Angela the gigolo’s wife, Dick Charlton the first officer, Clare the seasoned traveler, Joan the dissipated flapper, Jenny the runaway wife, and Captain Baring. Like Grand Hotel, their intertwined actions reveal hidden souls as adventures and tragedies unfold aboard the luxury liner.
Macduff wakes aboard a ship bound for England to say goodbye to Angela as others part for weddings and new futures. He recalls Jenny, Jenny’s terror, and Charlton’s sorrow while Angela radiates calm in a black suit before their strained farewell.
Mrs S M Parker hosted the Ripley Country club meeting with two papers by Mrs Jesse Newsom and Miss Miriam Parker. A tea offered refreshments afterwards.
The Homeball team played Carthage club on Saturday afternoon on the grounds with Carthage prevailing 18 to 8. A return game is planned for this Saturday. Also noted are a Sunday School meeting June 7 at 2:30 pm, a Masonic gathering on South Walnut Street, and the high school graduates issuing a 16 page souvenir booklet with portraits.
A sermon recounts Jesus framing the Passover with his disciples, noting the last supper before his suffering. It explains the instituted feast of the new covenant, the meanings of the bread and cup, Judas’s treachery, and the disciples’ hopeful self-examination.
A sentiment comparing happiness to a delicate perfume from a sanctified life. The author likens a pure soul to flowers giving off fragrance and describes heaven as a tropical garden where happiness is the natural outcome of purity.
A short exhortation urges readers to find a purpose in life and apply it with the strength of mind and body God provided, linking meaning to diligent labor and personal power.
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