21 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
The text notes expansion from the St Lawrence to the Mississippi in 1800 covering 815,224 square miles. By 1900 the area increases by 3,000,000 square miles with additional possessions adding 154,000 square miles, reflecting territorial growth and new acquisitions.
A local sale offers cloaks and garments at wholesale style prices with every item available for purchase. The ad emphasizes up-to-date goods and urges shoppers not to miss the chance to buy.
A fragmented history of technological progress from 1800 onwards contrasts with an contemporary sales pitch for Stephi ens The Jeweler. The piece blends a catalog of inventions with an advertisement offering SILVERWARE and farm feed, delivering a curious mix of tech milestones and local business promotions.
The year closes with optimistic outlook for the new century and improving prices. Ripley Township alone is short about $75,000 due to a wheat crop failure, a sum that would offset some declines seen in 1899.
On Saturday December 23 an auction will be held at the vacated Little Star Laundry space offering gift suitable articles and a luncheon with a five cent Orater stew. The event promises a big bun and hot beverage for attendees, details unclear due to damaged text.
A festive storefront ad invites customers to request Christmas gifts for Santa and mentions a wide selection of Bibles, books, toilet articles, and toys. The message promises Santa will find items among the large varied assortment and encourages customers to visit and see for themselves.
Community snippets list visits, purchases, and small events. Coffin's Drug Store promotes fountain pens while Hill's sells new pictures and books. Residents travel to Indianapolis and Columbus for errands, holidays approached, and local meetings plan future entertainment and church events.
Realistic opportunity for a Christian individual to oversee a growing business in thin and adjoining counties. Work can be done from home with flexible hours. Send self addressed envelope to H Arman General Manager Corcoran Building opposite United States Treasury Washington DC.
An OCR fragment touts Dr Loyal Ford’s dyspepticide as a cure for irritable, nervous individuals and claims the product restores health for the household. Mentions a company name and patent style phrasing without clear dates or broader context.
A display features women's fur and accessory items including gilt and patent leather belts, handkerchiefs, hosiery, mittens, golf gloves, comb and brush sets in celluloid ebony and silver, collar and stick pins, bracelets, perfumes, fur trimmed Juliet shippers, stock collars, opera fans, purses, card cases, rugs, pillow tops, Battenberg patterns, carpet sweepers and fascinators in various prices.
Holiday shoppers find home merchants excel in displays and prices, with Queensware statuary books and bric a brac among the finest seen. Dry goods offer low prices and festive decor, while Stephens the Jeweler places artistic decorations. Weather contrasts with Christmas cheer as springlike temperatures disrupt seasonal mood.
A promotional note extols Boschee's German Syrup as the only universal remedy for severe coughs and long troubles. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germ disease, reduce inflammation, aid breathing, and provide rest, urging readers to try one bottle sold by Os Coffinrd Co.
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