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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
2
A historical note discusses the Brownlow Bill in Congress proposing 24 million dollars in national aid for road building. It argues farmers, backbone of the country, deserve better roads and national action, contrasting government spending on rivers harbors, public buildings, tariffs, and veterans pensions with agriculture needs. The piece emphasizes farmer support and nationwide infrastructure.
Indiana Day at the exposition on September 15 features Indiana operators debating making a display at the fair. The brief item notes ongoing agitation over participation and showcasing potential.
Indiana officials plan a strong Indiana building at the St Louis exposition with magnetic springs exhibits and literary manuscripts from Riley Mayo and Wallace. County agents report excellent farm exhibits, while breeders pledge top stock. artists prepare interior plans and a committee arranges livestock entries for Indiana.
Funeral notices honor Dr Samuel D Coffin of Whittier California who died at his home on Fast College Street aged 78 years 1 month 13 days after long heart illness. Born in New Garden North Carolina he helped fugitive slaves via the underground railroad with the Coffin and Neslin families. Survived by wife Mary Ann Neslin, sons Dr W W Coffin and John E Coffin, and other relatives. Funeral at Friends church featured Hymn Nearer My God to Thee and a sermon on a full age like a shock of corn.
Walnut Ridge reports social calls in Knights town and Center with visits by Mrs. Murray Parker and Frank Pusey. J T Chappell returns from Indianapolis. he works in Mission service at the City. Several locals attend Farmer's Institute in Greerfield. Mrs John M Binford injures head from a fall on ice. Myrtle Binford visits Ridge school. Westland High on vacation due to smallpox. Henry Heywood's child Carl ill but improving.
A brief classified item notes availability of good dry wood and directs readers to place orders via telephone on Bell Line at number 11.
Signed expenditures show total 8179 dollars with Jesse Henley as trustee. January 5 1904 approval noted by board members. receipts include balances from 1902 with taxes and supplies listed for treasurer John C Blacklidge. Expenditures include Elmer E Hunt gravel and James Moore join Calloway noted in the record.
The Advisory Board of Ripley Township Rush County Indiana presents the financial report for the year ending January 1 1904. Prepared by Township Trustee Jesse Henley the document itemizes receipts expenditures and balances for the public accounts with emphasis on lawful disbursements and fiscal stewardship.
Wanted. Special Representative in this county and adjoining territories to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary 21 weekly with expenses bid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expenses advanced and horse and buggy furnished when necessary. Position permanent. Address The Columbia 630 Monco Bldg Chicago, M.
The St Helena Guardian reports hardship after 6000 Boer captives left the island. Fewer ship visits and a collapsing market for local produce drive widespread gloom, with little amusements beyond occasional cricket.
In a Chicago settlement house a rat catcher and assistant trap ninety six rats using long boots smeared with a sticky substance. The rats are collected in leather sacks as the men claim they might skin them for pelts for children’s shoes and mitts. A light and loud commotion accompanies the capture.
Local market advertises butchered meats with clear pricing and prompt service. Prices appear competitive for beef pork and poultry with emphasis on ready availability and quick turnaround. Vendors highlight freshness and convenience for daily shoppers.
Cheap tickets advertised for travel via the Big Four route. One way second class colonist tickets offered at very low rates from all Big Four points. The schedule notes Tuesday December 1 and the first and third Tuesdays of each month through April 1904.
An organized rail trip of 11 days from Indianapolis leaving February 8 offers visits to Florida and New Orleans. The tour covers 2500 miles across eight states with 14 major southern cities, 3 hours to 3 days stops, and Pullman travel. Special low rates apply for all aboard, with a handsome booklet available from H. M. Bronson at the Big Four Railway office.
A rural tale recalls Old Jimmie Grice and his vain wooden legged rooster who dies from vanity after wearing teeth. A child describes a gleeful overcoat dream and playful party ideas for a festive gathering with flour bag games and a blindfold chase.
A new world class clock, 120 feet in diameter, is being built in Milwaukee for the St. Louis exposition. Its dial will be lit by 2,000 lamps and the hours will be flower displays, each bed opening at the correct hour. The hands and blooms will jointly indicate time. Florists expect strong interest.
A sensitive dog follows a track believed to belong to a man wearing his master's boots, while the handler rejects tracks if the footwear appears unfamiliar. The case hinges on whether boot origin affects the dog's trail assessment.
A list-like notice outlines a long excursion for home seekers with dates spanning December through April across many states and territories. The fragment mentions routes along the Big Four and references locations from Alabama to Wisconsin with multiple misspellings and garbled dates.
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