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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
4
The piece lauds Indianapolis for its hospitality and hosting capacity, earning it the nickname Convention City. It urges reorganization of the Republican club in Ripley township with trusted, responsible members to sustain political strength and vigilance against overconfidence.
The Spanish American War lasted 118 days from start to end and showcased rapid national push. Critics argue better prep could have reduced suffering, as many soldiers endured half rations and disease aboard crowded transports. A measured pace might have earned greater global respect.
The text extols the Republican party as unified and faithful to its platform of 1896, claiming promises fulfilled with speed and a strong war record. It contrasts Democrats divided over a new imperial doctrine, arguing division favors Republicans in a season of restored prosperity and stability.
The speaker argues that pursuing illusory hopes harms the nation and predicts Democratic defeat this year while praising Republican policies as faithful. The message claims a shifting public spirit toward the Republican camp and an unprecedentedly bright outlook.
A letter from C. A. Kinder of the 27th Battery Indiana Volunteer notes the Romanian transport, converted from a cattle ship, loading horses and men for Puerto Rico. The vessel goes aground off Puerto Rico after a six day voyage, Massachussetts to tow, and reports a battle in the island with 16 Spaniards killed and seven wounded. Kinder describes living quarters, rations, sickness, and native reports of fruit as the ships press toward landing sites.
An ad claims most illnesses originate from the stomach and promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a specific. It lists bottle sizes 10c 50c and $1.00 available at Coffin's Drug Store.
Willie, son of Enos and Ann, born 9 month 11th 18 month 18th 1898, died at age 11 months and 7 days. He had recently expressed a wish to help the family and contribute, offering to pay rent and asking his father to allow the team to be used as his health permits heavy work.
The text describes bisulphide gas as a highly effective but deadly method to kill weevils in mills elevators and grain facilities. It notes fumes remain hazardous below the application point and warns handlers to stay above the fumes while applying the liquid and to avoid exposure as the gas acts rapidly.
A fragment describes a milkman scene with alleged methods to blend milk with water for Cuban housewives. The text mentions a hidden rubber bag and tube technique used to deliver a lacteal supplement and water to the cup, noting similar alleged tricks seen in Italy and India.
A Philadelphia policeman received a letter about a "speak easy" near Franklin and Spat Garden streets. Police investigated and found it referred to an Episcopal church for the deaf in New York Tribune.
The description notes Marshal Ney appearing on the field in ceremonial dress with careful grooming and fragrance. Despite facing execution, he remained calm and composed, expressing only a desire for the guns to fire.
A collage of quips and vignettes touches on jokes, civility, and gossip in small town life. It recalls a story of a coffin and a conch, a woman discussing practical use of a box, and a shift from marble to granite in monuments as railroads and tastes change.
A party of gentlemen in a metropolitan hotel misdirected a bell push joke by requesting champagne but ended with plain water. The incident escalates to a brief boxing moment before the bellboy brings the expected drink, highlighting modern hotel technology gone awry.
The timetable for the Big Four line is corrected to July 4 1897 with service from 11:32 a.m. to 4:31 p.m. The schedule outlines limited operating hours and station times for the day.
Auction notice lists E. O. McCormick and Warren J. Lynch of the Traffic Agricultural Association as general pass holders. Hans. and the group set sale terms through September 15 in Winona Lake Indiana.
The Big Four Route offers interchangeable one thousand mile tickets essential for firms and travelers. Its lines reach major Ohio Indiana and Illinois cities and tickets valid on principal connecting lines add value for business travel.
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