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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
2
A soap company offers Chicago street railway head a $200000 ad deal. The move may be philanthropic to bring Godliness to the city. The piece notes advertising has virtue and cites Dowie unsure about certain troubles yet certain that $25 a week cannot sustain his current lifestyle.
The Indianapolis News lauds the Republican ticket as excellent with no active business interests. It notes Cotton’s re nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction and his respect among teachers and opposition from the school book ring.
The writer argues for a statutory requirement that all patent medicines bear a label showing the exact alcohol percentage. Citing that even small amounts can harm some individuals and that consumers deserve warning. They reference a Senate passed provision in the pure food bill and urge the House to maintain it as a safeguard for morals and health.
A Linville farmer marked a silver dollar with an X and spent it in town with a merchant ten years ago. In six years the same dollar returned four times for produce and three times appeared in neighbors’ pockets. About four years ago it reappeared in change and was sent to a Chicago mail order house.
Newton Spencer, editor of a Republican paper and Greenfield postmaster, criticizes the state convention methods. He notes anger among Republicans over perceived bossism and anticipates pushback before the next convention. Many Republicans share concerns about officers influencing ticket nomination and the danger of machine control.
A noted scientist asserts the world's visible supply of fertilizing material will exhaust in twenty years, forcing humanity to extract nitrogen from air or face starvation. The key question is how long the atmospheric nitrogen will endure before depletion.
The note mentions Kennedy's cafe serving ice cream daily and adds historical asides about moon atmosphere and a list of ailments treated by Electric Bitters. It advertises Reeves' and McClain's drug stores and their locations Knightstown and Carthage.
Congressman James E. Watson left Monday for Washington to stay through the current session. He believes the tax removal bill on denaturized alcohol will pass the House with no major fight, though no vote is planned until after his arrival. The bill would eliminate a $2.60 per gallon tax on denaturized alcohol used as fuel, while wood alcohol remains untaxed.
A Kentucky resident claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him of a severe pile illness after ten years of suffering. The letter praises its healing power for wounds burns and sores and notes it is sold at Reevee Drug Store Knightstown and McClain's Drug Store Carthage.
Caroline Edgerton hosted last Wednesday with Sumner Wright and family and Exum Unthank's. G. K. Jeffries of Greenfield visited last Tuesday. Mrs Ora Black and children visited Charley Smith and family Thursday. Frances Nugen Violet Bowen Minnie Kiser and Ida Pleas attended the M E church reception in Spiceland Wednesday night. Miss Anna Harrold returned from Indianapolis Tuesday. Mr Stanley of Middletown visiting Grant Stanley. Fanny Hayes ill for several days. Miss Nellie George spent weekend with Miss Ernestine Williams. Miss Ruby Saul back out again. Ladies' market and pie supper netted about thirty eight dollars. Harry Elliott and wife of New Castle visited Sunday. Miss Evelyn White of Raysville joined Friends church services Sunday morning.
For a weak digestion no medicine replaces food but these tablets aid digestion and assimilation. If troubled, try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Thousands have benefited. They cost a quarter. For sale by all druggists. McClain, Carthage.
Local notes report visits by Miss Ethel Publow from Earlham College and Raymond Stinger's return from medical college in Indianapolis. Rushville high school beats Connersville 16 to 2 with McGuire pitching. Fantine the racing mare changes ownership and heads to Southern Fair Circuit. A weathered fire alarm false, a remodeling contract at the Rushville fairground, and various visits with neighbors fill the week.
Seapay Services Sunday School at 9:30. Preaching at 1:30. Junior League at 2:30. Epworth League at 6:00. Preaching at 7:00. Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 7. Choir practice Friday evenings at 7.00.
Bible School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 o clock Junior C E at 2 00 Y P S C E at 6 00 Gospel services at 7 00 Mid week meeting Thursday at 10 am Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 pm Pastor Chas O Whitely extends welcome
Wesleyan Methodist notice announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m every Sunday and preaching at 10 30 a m with additional service at 7 00 p m on alternate Sundays Prayer meeting Tuesday evening at
The Mount Pleasant A M E church invites attendance at preachings held every alternate Sunday the first and third Sunday. Sabbath School begins at 2 PM each Sabbath with a midweek prayer meeting on Thursday nights.
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