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Newspaper
Aiken Recorder
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
4
A dog spots a cactus on arrival and attacks it, sparking a fierce, bite filled battle. The plant rips free its spines and leaves the room torn, while the canine ends up punctured and battered, likely to live but not ready for another cactus confrontation.
In regions of Armenia where massacres occurred three years earlier Turkish soldiers still occupy villages and compel the impoverished locals to support them.
A reflective piece argues that domestic life and self reliance define true happiness more than money or politics. It cites Adam Smith, Will iam Pitt, and Shakespearean ideals, praises humble homes, health, and family, and contrasts American independence with European labor burdens while urging work, thrift, and gratitude.
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey chose to take a prebuilt Washington residence gifted by the public rather than a new house. He met with Acting Secretary Allen and officials to outline preferred location in the northwest near his former Washington clubs. He urged a modest, well-furnished home and immediate move.
The Quarterly Review notes diverse animal reactions to musical sounds. Tarantulas and serpents show selective responses, while scorpions lizards and many others exhibit varied interest in instruments from violin to flute. Polar bears ostriches wolves elephants tigers and seals are mentioned with specific instrument reactions.
Chicago dispatch reports a trans mental decision to raise export corn rate from 14 to 20 cents per 106 pounds and domestic corn from 18 to 22 cents. all other trains will be set at 22 cents.
A humorous excerpt from Boston Herald notes that a business failure stems from social obligations rather than inexperience. It laughs at Easymark’s wife leading a reform group and daughters in society, plus a son heading a glee club, while his cook boards at his house.
An old Philadelphia Union League dinner honored Russian Rear Admiral Kasnakoff with wheat aid. US Navy Rear Admiral Oscar F. Stanton, later a Pennsylvania Supreme Court figure, spoke with a guest who claimed to be a Russian officer but admitted being from Long Island named Stactoo, sparking laughter over his fluently spoken English.
A reader notes a sensational remark claiming a woman has been found in the moon, prompting commentary about the man in the moon and a bachelor’s reaction. The Indianapolis Journal reports the quip as a playful, mock discovery.
A fragmented page lists patent medicines and cures for tobacco addiction coughs and fits. Claims promote No Tobacco, Piso’s Cure, and Dr Kline’s remedies with offers of samples and trial bottles. The text includes dubious testimonials and pricing notes from Chicago New York Springfield and Philadelphia.
Advertiser claims thousands were cured rapidly by Tetterine for various skin ailments. A Miss M. K. Latimer of Bijoxi Mississippi reports an itchy breakout and orders two boxes postpaid, praising the product as the sole relief and offering fifty cents in stamps if a druggist does not stock it.
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