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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
6
A sentimental verse by R. A. Windes published in the Chicago Standard laments aging and calls for continued affection from children. The speaker appeals to family love, asking for tender care as time passes and youth fades, ending with a plea to repay the debt with love.
In a serialized drama set at Fort Sedgwick, Mrs. Florence Merriam anxiously confronts marital strain after a jealous rift with her husband Randy Merriam. A late night vigil, an unexpected witness, and a brutal ambush along the guard route propel Merriam to marshal a patrol in pursuit of armed assailants while a shocking rumor of a fatal stabbing reverberates through the post.
In a moonlit town the Rifters stack arms while the special is delayed. Grafton plans rounds to guard the stables. Merriam seeks Merriam's orders as Mrs. McLane waits to speak with him about a latest dispatch and Harriet.
A Waverly Magazine anecdote describes Napoleon’s annual dress budget of 4900 for breeches and his habit of staining them. The story recounts the embarrassed master of robes Comte de Remusat facing mounting bills and Napoleon’s reaction to being dressed in spotted garments.
A traveling group recalls Dennis Foley in Menno South Dakota. The hospitable hotel owner, an Irishman, says he once ran for sheriff but fell short by missing the Russian vote in Hutchinson county. The tale appears in the Sioux City Journal.
Mr Thomas questions who should make the first move after a quarrel between spouses. Mary, echoing wisdom, declares the wiser should initiate, and apologizes, prompting Mr Thomas to reconsider his stance. This vignette from Youth's Companion centers on domestic harmony.
A youthful Rudyard Kipling travels with his father Lockwood Kipling on a sea voyage. An officer bursts below deck to warn that the ship’s paymaster has fallen overboard and will drown if not restrained. Kipling responds calmly, noting no danger and that the man won’t let go.
Detroit Free Press recounts Queen Victoria's Imperial State Crown with its crimson velvet cap, sapphire front stone, Maltese crosses, and over 3100 jewels including the Koh i Noor diamond. notes its precious stones rather than glass imitations and mentions the royal sapphire provenance from Edward the Black Prince.
Grate stale bread and soak in milk then steep for an hour. Prepare currants, raisins, citron, nutmeg, mace and cinnamon. Mix in leaf sugar and butter, fold in bread with currant jelly and cider, beat eggs, add dried fruit, bake in a buttered dish for two hours.
The piece notes that long sharp nails are out, with feminine hands shown by nails trimmed short and slightly rounded at the tips. Dr Louis Starr advises trimming children's nails straight across to avoid point or round forms. It adds a remark that light haired people are said to live longer than dark haired, reflecting casual beliefs of the era.
Lady Salisbury stands as a leading English figure renowned for tact and influence in politics and society. Daughter of Sir Edward Alderson, she married Lord Robert Cecil against his father’s wishes, supported him as amanuensis, and later managed Hatfield estate while serving as a steadfast hostess. Her life blends service, business acumen, and private kindness.
A quirky column cites a Russian doctor warning against laughing blushing or weeping for sleep, notes insomnia tied to tears, and recounts Samoan snake hissing as a supposed sedative. It ends with a brief and odd segue to making sealskin sacks from rabbit skins for the American market.
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