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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
5
Patchwork of old ads and notes describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism sprains and bruises with testimonials and prices. Other items mention Pepto-Bismol like tonics, a Hilldale town note, and various local notices, including a convention invitation and a statuary plan.
A jumble of notices and quotes mentions the King of Belgium being shot once in the tire, the Sultan of Turkey’s hearing, and a ad for DeVites Little Early Risers as a bowel remedy. It also notes British government expenditures, a Minnesotan testimony on dyspepsia, and an announcement that steamers will begin running on the Dead Sea with the first vessel purchased.
A reader from Andersonville Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming a severe cold and lingering cough were cured after using part of a bottle. The testimonial notes the product as the best medicine for colds and coughs and lists OLS Collin & Co. Druggists as the seller.
A lyrical summer meditation on birds common to a home wood in June. Observers recount the Cedar Waxwing, Cardinal, Towhee, Robins, Bluebirds, Warblers, Meadow Lark and others in a vivid parade of plumage, song, and nesting sites.
The New England Homestead criticizes funding for urban districts Boston Poston and suburbs via 344 per cent state bonds. It notes $31 million of bonds authorized, $21 million issued, with total needs near $50 million. It argues towns deserve support and suggests state assuming all farm mortgages to reduce principal.
The article details early electric cautery methods to control surgical bleeding using a platinum wire heated to seal vessels. It notes historical use of hot irons, describes a wired forceps device with insulated wire for hemostasis, and cites various unrelated society and industry curios including Quaker merchants, ships lost at sea, a Janesville button factory, and Mississippi clam shell use.
A quirky women and home piece offers practical hacks from cleaning with potato skins to reviving stale vegetables in cold water. It mentions using common foods like celery tips and red wafers as pest remedies and notes quick methods for keeping food fresh and surfaces clean.
A worn description of a practical garment worn on travels to keep a woman warm. The text stresses ease of sipping and staying modest while protecting clothing. It notes the garment’s simplicity, quick use in emergencies, and its usefulness during travel and cold weather.
A fragmentary baking note describes scalded milk with shortening and sugar, then leavining dough to rise. It mentions eggs, raisins, and butter brushed on top, with cinnamon and sugar to finish, and a long rising period before baking.
The Bishop of London spoke at Wish School for Girls Terrace presenting prizes and noted responses from wealthy ladies on what they would do for a living if wealth vanished. Many said act on stage or become musicians or hospital workers while some imagined general service roles. He urged a definite purpose guiding girls studies and work.
A garbled recipe fragment mentions a dessert called mountain dew puddins with milk two seers and various unclear ingredients. The faded OCR reads like a muddled instruction list for a dessert, including notes on browning and timing in a moderate row.
A French recruitment scheme for women to taste meals at homes becomes a wage opportunity. The tasters spend part of each day visiting as diners and tasting dishes while enjoying pleasant work and ample pay.
Instructions describe washing cranberries, removing imperfections, adding water and sugar, simmering until tender, then serving poured over boiled rice. The steps mention precise measurements and cooking sequence for a cranberry sauce accompaniment.
A guide describes preparing mashed potatoes by boiling until soft, draining completely, mashing with salt, and stirring in hot milk and melted butter for a smooth, rich result.
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