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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
5
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil cures rheumatism by addressing the disease's cause and aiding body function. It asserts the product never harms, offers free samples, and notes the genuine version costs money while imitations do not work.
Louisa Hoffman a New York maid sues Horace Rubens and spouse for 100000 damages alleging confinement in a Havana insane asylum at Rubens action. She claims dog tooth brushing incidents led to the ward’s grievance and a final quarrel resulted in her removal. German Consul General is said to back her in the suit.
John R. McLean, Ohio’s last full Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will attend the Kansas City convention as a plain reporter for his paper. He declines to serve as a delegate, aiming to observe and cover the event rather than seek the Bryan ticket’s second spot. The scene could spark talk of a Vice Presidential bid, but McLean has offered only newspaper duties.
E Gallegos of Las Vegas discovers a cave six miles from town with a plain tablet and a stone box containing Latin and Spanish manuscripts. They narrate a 300 year old raid by Sor ch and French colonists attacked by Phdians near the site. Three survivors hid gold and bullion and promised heirs half. The grave of a deceased survivor is located, but the treasure remains unfound as T B Catron Ims offers 1500 for the manuscripts.
W E Weyman of Milwaukee discovers his divorced wife, from whom he has paid $25 weekly alimony, is actually his stepmother. The Wisconsin court decree dated May 6, 1899 ordered alimony to her. The case raises questions whether the alimony obligation to the stepmother can be revoked.
The jury reports they have reached a verdict but lament that lawyers have tangled the case so they are left with no clear understanding of the matter. The foreman states the jury agrees the lawyers have muddled the presentation.
A Mexican war veteran and prominent editor writes that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his pension by preventing an increase after Mexican diarrhoea in 1847. He notes a dose restores him at each renewal and calls the remedy quick, pleasant, and safe. For sale by O Coftin & Co.
The Mother's Favorite Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised as safe for children and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It contains no opium or injurious drug and may be given to a babe or adult with confidence. Sold by OS Coffin & Co.
The item bundles a garbled mix of notices, advertisements, and local items. It references an attempted arson at a sequoia block in Marion, drugstore product pitches for stomach and cough remedies, a political nod for John C Lavter, and various regional notices about tolls, signage, and a hospital transfer, all in ragged OCR style.
Mrs Frances L. Sales of Missouri Valley Indiana writes that she suffered severe kidney trouble for years and tried five doctors without relief, but three bottles of Ol-22 Kidney Cure cured her.
Bevan Binford born March 28 1872 in Hancock county Indiana began teaching at sixteen. He studied at Kansas State Normal, Earlham College, and became a Friends minister and educator. He influenced many young people through Christian Endeavor and the YMCA. Died December 19 1900 in Denver at age 28 years 8 months 21 days after illness. Services held December 25 1900 at Friends University Wichita.
A wealthy lady funded relief for the deaf by contributing 16 000 dollars to Dr. Nicholson's Institute. The gift aims to provide free Ear Drams to Deaf people unable to obtain them. Address: 2577 C. Nicholson Institute, 789 Eighth Avenue, New York.
C A Snow & Co describes its work securing over 20 000 patents for inventors. The pamphlet covers US and foreign patents cost, trademarks, designs, caveats, instruments, and leading patent case decisions. Free copies offered to those writing to C A Snow & Co Washington D C.
D H Turner of Dempseyville Pa says one of Dr King s New Life Pills nightly for two weeks restored his youth. Os Coffin & Co offer the vegetable pills at 25c. Homer Barr of Bluffton seeks pension for injuries from lifting a water barrel at Chickamauga Park. One Minute Cough Cure urged for early cold relief to prevent consumption. Knox county plans a new 20000 jail.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as surpassing all salves for Cats Corns Burns Sores Felons Ulcers Tetter Salt Rheum Fever Sores Chapped Hands Skin Eruptions and piles Care guaranteed Only 25 at Coffin Co Marion post office nearing first class list Best showing in town in gas belt per population
Weng Tung-Ho, once confidant of the imprisoned Emperor and tutor to the heir, has been condemned to death by the Empress Dowager. He lives in seclusion near Chang-Shu, guarded and unable to communicate, as officials seek his self execution under threat of execution.
A leaf narrates its life from a winter cradle in a tree near a schoolhouse to spring growth. It describes being sheltered in a brown shell, breaking free, and becoming a green dress for the branch. Birds sing, sun shines, winds move the leaves as children pass by and admire their beauty.
Engineering Magazine predicts vast progress in African railways over twenty years. The Cape to Cairo trunk line is seen expanding, with connections from Johannesburg to Bulawayo and Walfisch Bay. Central Africa should link to eastern lines, Belgian routes may join the trunk, and Rhodesia should show strong returns as engineering challenges diminish.
A colonial officer is pressed by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener to complete a mission quickly. The officer vows to try within a fortnight, then a week, as the exchange underscores demand for speed. The note mentions a total amount of 21,000,000 rubles in the end.
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