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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
4
Admiral Dewey travels to Rome while Ben Hur by Lew Wallace is staged in New York this winter. The piece notes Katie’s complaints from the grievance file as frost approaches in six weeks.
The census is conducted in Cuba and once finished self-government is expected to be tested. Our forecast suggests the process will degenerate into a chaotic free-for-all with escalating tensions and disputes.
It was thought here the first of the week that the Democratic fight in Kentucky was at an end as the temperature fell from 100 degrees in the shade to 75.
The Kissing Bug wave has subsided and the heated term has passed. Bryan has traveled to Greenfield and the government remains in place.
Mauna Loa on the Hawaiian Island erupts, sending thick smoke over Honolulu 220 miles away obscuring mountains and sea. The volcano, the world’s largest, features a crater four to five miles across and a height above the snow line. The eruption continues with limited details available.
Geo H Jacobs of Thompson Conn says the pills did him more good than medicines, curing constipation and improving blood and nerves. O S Coffin notes a Detroit reception for General Alter, and the crowd’s warmth contrasts with earlier partisan press.
A short ad states constipation is a curse and promises a remedy by Dr Caldwell's Syrup. Sold in 10c 50c and $1.00 sizes. Distributed by O S Coffin and Co.
A reader recounts suffering years with itching piles before using DeWitts Hazel Salve. Two boxes reportedly cured him completely. Warns readers to beware of counterfeit products and imitators.
The Yaqui Indians, in a wild Sonora district along the Yaqui River known as the Devil's Caldron, have taken up arms against the Mexican government. The tribe, famed for bravery and danger, is defending mountains rich in gold, silver, and copper as prospectors, including Americans, flood the region claiming land theft by Whites and Mexicans. The government expects lively fighting to dislodge them from their retreats.
Mr T B Deem secretary of Knightstown Natural Gas Co and intendent of the Conserve company and Miss Mattie Hall were married at 10 o clock Tuesday morning in a pleasant suburban home. The ceremony was conducted by William Carson pastor of the Preb y an church in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. After the ceremony the couple planned to sail to Dual shore and to visit relatives.
A fragment hints at Dr Caldwell’s power in a business deal with Coffin and Co. accusing rivals of leaning on low prices like 10c 50c or 1 dollar. The text suggests competitive tactics and potential market influence.
McLean's medicine touted for a child cure as copies promise quick relief for coughs and colds. Ads cite Coffin & Co and Reuben Alexander with family notes from Clark County. Local items mention Wm E Miller suing for property and Goar the pitcher seeking a comeback. Various editorial snips comment on honesty and worker loyalty amid strikes.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for skin eruptions, fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, burns, chapped hands, chilblains, and piles. Claims pain relief and a guaranteed cure at 25 cents a box, sold by O.S. Hilt & Co., druggists.
Will C. Bretz traveled to Huntingburg to visit his parents and will be absent until September, according to the Rushville Republican.
An advertisement extols De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a safe remedy for stings bites scratches and wounds. It warns against counterfeit products and is signed by O S Coffin.
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