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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
The wife of Jason Boon, an elderly Nansemond County resident in Virginia, recently gave birth to her twenty-eighth child. The newborn is described as a lusty infant with two front teeth at birth.
Legislation proposed in the New York legislature would require street car companies operating in New York City to employ three workers on all cars over thirty feet during rush hours. The lineup includes a grip man a fare collector and a conductor whose duty is to ride the rear platform to stop and start the car.
The Delaware Senator Kinney and Maryland Senator McComas look so similar that the presiding officer has mistaken them for each other on several occasions. To avoid mix ups, each senator now submits his card before rising, except in hurried remarks when he introductions his own name to prevent confusion.
Nearly six years after the first American electric boat arrived on a Venetian canal, a new company plans to operate both steam and electric launches between the Lidg and the Piazzeta, signaling growing public approval of the innovation.
Denmark's rulers for 384 years all bore the names Christian or Frederick by law. The succession rule ensures Christian is followed by Frederick and Frederick by Christian. Thus every Danish prince includes Christian and Frederick in his names to satisfy the tradition without altering given names.
Miss Gates was in her 25th year and had long suffered illness since adolescence. Noted for frail health and poor constitution, she collapsed while writing a note to her brother, leaving no sentence unfinished.
France Germany and the United States push for a stable low pressure high velocity powder. Mugland praises cordite but notes a defect as guns firing it erode quickly and heat shortens gun life. Ordnance officers concur cordite is suitable yet accelerates wear.
A Pittsburgh firm has secured an order for strong wire glass that can bear weight and resist fire. The material will be used on the Tower of London, adding a modern engineering note to the famous historic landmarks and enriching visitors memories with Pittsburgh craftsmanship.
A sample of Egyptian porcelain found at Memphis was sent to M Le Chatelier for analysis. The result showed it was entirely different from Chinese porcelain, suggesting ancient Egyptians knew how to manufacture porcelain. To reproduce this type would require forty parts blue glass fifty parts fine sand and five parts white clay.
The newly founded town of Trian gle, Tex., promises to be unique. It is laid out as an equilateral triangle with triangular lots. Ground plans for 23 three cornered houses exist, and local government mirrors the shape with a triangular council of three members.
War critics argue that knowledge of the terrain on the Tugela plays a large role in Boer advantage. Regardless of other factors, British ignorance of the locality cannot be counted in their favor, as Ladysmith and its surrounding area have long been a military hub familiar to British commanders.
Dr. Talmage warns the church to reclaim lost weapons of righteousness against unbelief. He cites Israel’s weaponless plight under Philistine rule and urges Christians, especially leaders, to seize science, philosophy, and media as tools for God, marching forward with bold, united action.
The article notes a sharp rise in trade with China, claiming our increased shipments surpass rivals. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a fifty year staple remedy for constipation indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness.
A Memphis Scimitar item describes a married couple who deceive their young son by claiming nightly outings are to tend a sick man. They justify theater, neighbor visits, and medicine as care, the boy challenging the need for prolonging the sick man’s life with grim humor.
Historical ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh with testimonials from Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorsing F J Cheney. Claims internal cure works on blood and mucous surfaces. 75 cent price per bottle with testimonials and free Hall’s Family Pills offered.
A brief humorous item notes a teacher asks what happens when a man’s temperature bottoms out and a scholar answers he has cold feet. The Boston Christian Register item reflects light, witty religious press humor.
The Western Electrician notes the 1901 Pan-American exposition in Buffalo enhances interest by describing Niagara Falls as an accessory attraction, reflecting the era's promotional view of the fair's impact on tourism and industry. The piece underscores promotional zeal and the perceived value of natural wonders to expositions.
The C H and D Railway proposes a half fare round trip from all stations to New Orleans Louisiana and Mobile Alabama for the grand Mardi Gras Carnival in February. Entertainment will be more novel this year with electricity used for motive power lighting flambeau floats and related features. Tickets on sale February 19 to 26 inclusive with return limit March 15 1900. Consult nearest C H and D agent for tickets and information.
A short quip from the Philadelphia Record portrays a mistress urging Bridget to take medicine. The sick servant replies she would take anything to recover even at the risk of death, highlighting dialect and humorous reluctance.
Eureka Springs Ark announces the Crescent Hotel opening on March 1 1900 as a health and pleasure resort. It promises ideal climate pure sparkling water best accommodations and easy access via the Frisco Line with inquiries to the hotel manager or Frisco Line representatives.
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