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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
2
Nations abroad mimic Uncle Sam's approach to Panama arguing for similar policies with less stated rationale. Critics warn of imperial overtones while supporters cite strategic and economic benefits guiding foreign policy. The debate centers on sovereignty, oversight, and long term regional impact.
In a letter Jefferson stated he would not buy any article from abroad if a domestic equivalent existed. The piece notes patriotic spending, and mentions Mr. Bryan visiting England and meeting figures such as Richard Croker of Wantage Berks amid a tariff campaign.
Fragmentary phrase hints at Panama inhabitants facing hardship if reports prove true. The item suggests public concern about local conditions and possible policy responses but lacks concrete details or named entities.
Commentary notes gratitude toward the Columbian government but urges revolution. It doubts Colombia has legal claim to Panama as Panamanians reportedly reject the constitutional framework guiding their state.
The idea of a six year single term for the presidency is urged by many while others oppose it. The piece notes happiness is unlikely for any president and defeat in elections can sour life, echoing a biblical line about vanity.
The Indianapolis Journal discusses Rockefellers wealth, noting it is a menace to public welfare yet questions how to curb it without stifling enterprise. It argues that no practical government system has successfully prevented vast riches in a resource-rich nation without harming growth.
Indiana plans for the St Louis exposition include a large women’s department with 61 space applications. County and state displays feature nuts from Martin county, a china painted Mrs. McKinley portrait by Otto Punsch, burlap banka rugs, and lace work honors. Indiana’s storage rooms fill with shipping exhibits while Posey county farmers pledge strong agricultural displays. The state librarian and school authorities back book and school day initiatives, and the Indiana Works Fair commission seeks art treasures for the state pavilion.
The Bray family of Cherry Grove, Rushville, reports no word from Cortland Bray for months. He last wrote from the Philippines in late April saying he planned to sail home on a government transport around August first. Aged eighteen when he enlisted five years ago, Bray served in the Philippines and later worked as a blacksmith with his company’s quartermaster. His parents fear calamity and will ask authorities to locate him if no news arrives soon.
Rev. S A Mowers former pastor of the Ptenan church in Rushville died yesterday from a stroke. He was about 60, served in Rushville over five years and Lafayette before, recently married Mrs A D Cole, sister of Charles Maury. Survived by a daughter Ha at Oberlin, sons Fred at home and Dr Sax Mowers, surgeon general for a railway company. The family was highly regarded and extends sympathy.
W L King appointed by the World’s Fair commission to select and solicit live stock exhibits from Rush County for next year’s display. Any exhibitor should contact him. his long fair association service is cited as reason for the selection. Rushville Republican notes expectation of strong county participation.
The December Delineator Christmas Number peaks in beauty and utility with 240 pages and 728 tons of paper produced by 49 presses over 25 days. It features color work, fiction, illustrated articles, fashion displays, letters from fashion centers, and pieces by Le Gallienne Frazer Paine Spofford Lang Kobbe and Surbrigde. Includes Babyhood to Motherhood art, children's games, and practical household cookery ideas for Christmas.
Home Seekers' Excursion at Very Low Ratio lists selling dates scattered across many territories including Alabama Armzona Arkansds Colorado and more with dates December 1 and 15 1903 January 5 and 19 February 2 and 16 March 1 and 15 April 5 and 19 and other fragmented notes indicate a promotional sale across multiple states and territories.
Announcement lists travel options on the Big Four Route with routes to the southwest and southeast. It notes December 1st as a start date and the first and third Tuesdays through April 1904 for one way second class colonist tickets at very low rates from all Big Four points.
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