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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1896
Page
6
In the North Georgia hamlet near Turtle Shoals a hardened Civil War veteran Eli Biggs sinks into drink and ruin. His deteriorating life harms his family as cotton prices fall and visits to Deep Shoals feed his violence and neglect, culminating in a stove busting outburst and a missing child named Polly.
In a tale of a drunken lapse and a missing child, Polly wanders toward Deep Shoals while Eli sleeps off whisky. Pollys rescue from a washout ends with Eli pledging sobriety and the family seeking church guidance as Polly recovers and Eli reforms his life.
A collection notes Louis XIV's lone royal clockmaker and a Rothschild family clock sold for 165000. James Marley of New Brunswick weighed 3 pounds at seven months, born 1.5 pounds. Yale to hear Ian Mac Laren's Rev John Watson lectures. Rhodes on private life. Gabrielle d Annunzio accused of theft from multiple authors. A house fly tape worm intermediary harms poultry. Stephen Hogan in Northfield VT dies after being struck by a dead branch. Nordau praises Alfred Austin as Anglo Saxon ideal. Czar amnesties Grand Duke Michaelovitch reinstating privileges and coronation role.
Charles F. Haseltine of Philadelphia reports his handsome building valued around 300000 dollars and a collection of pictures about the same worth were burned last Sunday. He learned of the blaze while teaching Sunday school, and despite concerns he chose to continue his class, noting he could not assist as he is not a fireman.
The Marion Indiana Soldiers' Home cared for 2,160 inmates this year with an average of 1,209. Estimates seek 66,000 for bar racks 15000 for a stable 1000 for green houses 3900 for a gas well 2500 for a boiler house. Green house and boiler house are deemed needed and a gate house would enhance the home. All departments are in good order with harmony. New buildings and water works are well designed and the cleanliness is notable. 1675 inmates or 77.4 percent were not tried. 225 or 22 percent faced discipline breaches. 129 members joined the Keeley cure program, with 54 relapses 29 treated again 8 discontinued and 5 died.
News of U S Congress action spreads among Cuban camps within thirty miles of Havana. Soldiers jubilant over presumed presidential approval and imminent armament, while educated leaders fear delays in real effects. Some expect U S expeditions and abundant rifles, others know recognition brings no instant gains.
W A Sutherland of Rochester A E Baxter of Elmira and D B Alexander of Buffalo republican officials arrived in Indianapolis on March 5 to oppose McKinley and urge Indiana Republicans to consider Governor Morton as the more available candidate. They prepared an address arguing Morton's claims and his suitability for the St. Louis convention context.
The Infanta Eulalie expresses enduring friendship between Spain and the United States in a dispatch to The New York World dated March 9. She recalls the Columbus festivities, the affectionate U S reception, and prays that cordial relations and peace between the two nations endure without interruption.
Turkish Foreign Minister renewed to United States Minister Terrell in Miss Clara Barton’s presence, pledging to permit Barton and aides to travel in Armenia to distribute relief. An imperial permit was drafted and approved by the Sultan but later withdrawn, as thousands suffer cold and famine.
Capt. Gen. Weyler in Havana on March 8 issued a lengthy manifesto to Cuban insurgents warning that any aid to rebels will provoke imprisonment of foreign ministers aiding Cuban refugees. Citizens are urged to divulge rebel movements and act as spies for Spain. The document signals a vigorous, vindictive Spanish stance on the Cuban question.
Across Italy great excitement and indignation follow the humiliating Abyssinian defeat as the Ministry resigns amid public clamor. King Humber informs Premier Crispi of time to decide on resignations. In Nicaragua, rebels seek peace and negotiate with President Zelaya, who will demand payment of war expenses.
An old advertisement urges readers to battle a small malady by taking Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It claims the remedy restores vigor, nerves, and vitality, restoring digestion, energy, and overall health amid dyspepsia, malaria, rheumatic and kidney complaints, and biliousness. It also makes a light remark about English statesmen’s longevity during election weeks.
A compilation of health product pitches including Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and pricing, Dr. Kline's nerve restorer for fits, and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, all framed as advertised cures and remedies.
A sensational ad offers a sure cure for rheumatism by Dr. W H Watt with immediate relief and a money back guarantee. It promises cures for kidney liver stomach and blood issues, free consultations and samples, and lists numerous testimonials and references from diverse customers and professionals.
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