02 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
1
A Philadelphia Bulletin description shows a Chinese cook presenting lentil and almond flours and many others. He explains China uses flour from lentils, potatoes, coconuts, millet, peas, oats, bananas, and more, noting bread is not eaten there and wheat flour is considered useless.
A New York Post report describes a submarine signaling device using a bell under the Sandy Hook lightship. The bell rings a code of five one five one five one fifty one, heard by distant ships via telephone lines amplified by a submerged drum. Water transmits sound better than air, enabling reliable distant signaling even in heavy seas.
An uptown florist advertising for a rose specialist laments the shortage of skilled workers. He notes roses command high prices and seeks a true expert who can supply premium blooms. He says top specialists deserve high salaries for knowledge and ability, not just work performed.
A short Home Notes item depicts Ethel questioning Ferdy about what he said to their father last night. Ferdy replies he said nothing, fearing his fear kept him from speaking, and Ethel quips that this explains his father’s favorable impression.
A fragmentary line emphasizes repeated listening to a friend, urging readiness and timeliness in response. The text presents a reflective, aphoristic sentiment attributed to Hardy.
The Indiana CE Union held its yearly convention in Carthage May 26 28 1905 with worship dedicatory songs and addresses by Elbert Russell Richmond and others. Sessions covered devotionals missionary work interdenominational cooperation and Quaker influences with talks on Bible study quiet hour and youth outreach. The gathering closed with a farewell, a mission horse gift to Cuba, and appreciation for Carthage hosts and music director Edith Pearson.
M F Lovett the Grocer notes Mrs W H Porter now supplies his trade with choice strawberries and urges quick orders. Albert Sharp visited home folks at Litz Corner over Sunday. Sam's Hill of Washington DC was the guest of his cousin Mrs E J Dunn Sunday. Joe Michael Harry Rhoades and Hubert Hill witnessed a Connersville ball game Tuesday as the home team beat Nebraska Indiana 4 to 1. Jot Goar, Connersville pitcher, starred with 11 strikeouts and 2 hits allowed.
Miss Cora Keaton of Morristown died by taking carbolic acid last Saturday night. Her marriage to a man once her sweetheart, but deferred to her father’s wishes, sparked the tragedy. The deceased was well regarded and sorrow spread through the community.
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