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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
2
A sorrowful visitation in a home reimagines grief as a sacramental guest. The speaker reflects on sorrow entering quietly, calming fears as familiar voices from lost loved ones rise, transforming sorrow and deepening trust with God through shared sacred presence.
Fannie McLane, a young widow, visits Fort Sedgwick as Randolph Merriam and his bride stir conflict. Merriam's pursuit, Florence Tremaine, and Mrs McLane drive a tale of secret papers, wounded men, and dangerous loyalties amid Cimarron strike chaos. The scene centers on Grafton and Parry as events threaten trust and fate.
On a blockade train near Cimarron a Chicago lawyer presses Lieut Merriam for replies while messages pile up. Capt Grafton learns Merriam is wounded and his horse killed, and the search for medical help and orders continues as the day plunges into further calamity.
Chapter XIV follows Punctilious Grafton as he heads to meet the wagon carrying Merriam at a garrison. He rides secretly through a fence gap and endures pain in a strained leg and aching arm while hoping Florence’s care awaits him. He writes a reassuring note for Mrs. Merriam before sending a rider ahead.
A Brooklyn man sought damages after a curbstone mishap. The lawyer argued no law covers high curbstones, recounting a declined contractor verdict and a trolley case where a woman was hurt. The tale ends with a warning to avoid trolley injuries.
The tale recounts a politician noted for defective education who was not a born speller. A friend advised hiring a secretary for letters after laughing at his misspellings. The politician claimed he rechecks and finds no errors, revealing the need for others to judge spelling, not self rely.
A brief dialogue exchange from Brooklyn Life reflects social tension among neighbors as two residents trade remarks about each other in a light taunting exchange. The snippet hints at neighborhood discourse and familiar conflicts without detailing events or consequences.
A society girl favors daily walks for beauty and charm. The outfit features electric blue cloth skirt with black fur trim and gold safety pins, a black sable jacket, cream silk net tie, light kid belt with blue buckle, a turquoise and gold bead muff chain, and a broad black velvet hat with enamel buckle and plumes.
A compact craft note by Emma Louise Hauck Rowe in Ohio Farmer guides turning an old camp stool into a workbag. Use a yard square cloth, hem edges, stitch two rows to leave room for a drawing string, add bright tape as ties, and tuck cloth over the stool so the bag closes like a stool when unused.
Umbrella toppers trend with animals such as horses dogs monkeys and Manila’s famous animal head leading the way. The Easter bunny, cocks and cockatoos appear in color, while the pig brings wealth as a charm shown in gold with a crystal ring, rivaling four leaf clover charms.
An English writer and the Philadelphia Press critique fussing women. They argue a restless hostess robs guests of ease and dignity, noting that excessive meddling alienates casual visitors while family and friends bear the brunt of constant interference.
The article notes Madeira women are mixed Portuguese Moorish in heritage and attractive in youth but worn by farm labor. They wear bright chintz gowns, scarlet capes, white muslin kerchiefs, and a funnel cap. In town they finish outfits under palms, poverty persists despite tourist influx.
The bicycle craze expands women’s glove sizes from six to six and a half. Women once proud of small hands now display larger hands with equal pride, though well grooming remains essential as flaws become more noticeable on bigger hands.
A retired method describes cutting flannel to fit a bureau drawer then dusting it with perfume and sachet powder. After a month the flannel retains a strong fragrance for years, to be shaken out and placed in the drawer again.
A private collection highlights the duchess of Westminster with the largest flawless turquoise and the duchess of Sutherland owning a complete necklace of black pearls.
A note on a Buddhist custom where pilgrims travel with hammer and chisel to carve holy symbols on rocks as they journey. This practice reflects a portable, roadside sermon tradition tied to devotional sites and travelers' meditative acts.
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