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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
2
The so called ring or span worm has appeared in the area surrounding Richmond Indiana and is causing extensive damage to young trees.
A maritime mystery familiar to sailors concerns the formation of dust at sea. Those versed in sailing ships note that regardless of how thoroughly decks are washed each morning and how little work remains to be done, dust still accumulates, prompting questions about its origin and persistence.
The Calico mining region shows time deposits enabling improvements in mechanical processing of borax. Old methods gave way to simpler, more efficient techniques, marking a shift in production practices and refining the product for broader use.
A German or Italian report notes an explosive named Cosmos developed for military use. It claims water decomposition energized by electrical current yields a powerful compound sealed in steel boxes. Tests are taking place in Turin with exceptional power compared to gunpowder and dynamite.
Adm. Lord Charles Beresford is revolutionizing the Mediterranean squadron with a focus on fire accuracy for large guns and rifles. He devises novel targets and leads gun-room debates to quicken the intelligence of officers and men under his orders.
In Markneukirchen and nearby villages in Saxony a staple industry exists with about 15,000 residents engaged exclusively in violin manufacture. People of all ages, from children to elders, are employed making various parts of the instrument.
The U S agricultural exhibit at Paris sparks agitation in France for a government commission to study introducing corn. The cereal has gained recognition in Europe and export prospects are expected to grow substantially in a few years.
Capt. Francis Martin of Detroit, the oldest American naval officer, celebrated his hundredth birthday. He was a second lieutenant before Admiral Dewey’s birth, entered government service in 1831, and received his first commission from Andrew Jackson. A month before becoming of age he witnessed Napoleon Bonaparte’s funeral at St. Helena.
A jewelry dealer notes pearls are in unusually good health this summer. He explains “health” means luster, not illness, and when dull a pearl benefits from short brine immersion. Salt water acts as the tonic to restore its usual health.
Miss Sarah Moore Ross aged 96 died recently at her niece Mrs Jared Haines home 34 Franklin Street Newark N J Born in 1804 she traced her roots to a Broad Street house on the site of the State Bank building She was among 13 girls who strewed flowers for Lafayette in Newark and was honored with a kiss by the general
An article on Dr. Talmage traveling in Norway argues religion is an active principle for body mind and soul. Grace is like salt, a necessary, beautifying force that purifies and strengthens, capable of transforming sinners into saints and sustaining the spirit through trials and aging.
A preacher extols the grace of God as the world’s salt that preserves laws and literature. He warns that without divine grace nations decay, urges faith in Christ as the true preservative, and recounts wartime sacrifice to illustrate spiritual resilience and healing through the gospel salt.
Captain G E Shelley an English ornithologist argues that Africa is the metropolis of song birds wintering from northern Europe including nightingales swallows and many warblers. He notes Africa also has many remarkable birds of its own adding to its rich avifauna.
Kansas City July 8 Populist national committee favors practical fusion with Democrats for the presidential ticket. Towne may withdraw as populist vice presidential candidate. Bryan’s views will influence the decision. If Towne withdraws, a new candidate will be chosen. Endorsement of Stevenson is unlikely in western states. in eastern states Bryan and Stevenson may be favored. Lincoln July 9 Towne’s decision expected to be withdrawal with a new candidate replacing him.
The grievance committee says the strike ended but the former President Whitaker is accused of hiring new men instead of those listed. This has caused hard feelings among out of work workers since the May 8 strike and could lead to renewal. A mass meeting will decide if the strike should resume as labor groups pledge support.
Valparaiso Indiana July 9 Peter Freeman 84 and Eleanor M Young 79 both of Furnessville were married. Each had prior marriages, with two previous unions noted for both spouses.
Jacob Field, a stock trader, bets $20,000 against $5,000 with C A Starbuck of the New York Air Brake Co. Field takes the larger stake on McKinley. Several smaller bets at 3 to 1 are placed on Change.
The Republican state convention met in Little Rock and nominated Hon. H. I. Remmel for governor. The delegates also decided to leave the remainder of the ticket unrevealed at that time.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report describes Sing-Hi night workshops making shields with scare heads, Prince Bung buying two handed swords for the royal guard, seized firecracker guns in Taka-Nip, enameled forks, dragon shaped kites, lacquered war gangs with bamboo thumpers, and Canton matting bombproofs with rice paper prayers to deter invaders.
A brief notice referencing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound appears in a historic newspaper fragment. The item notes the product as a remedy and part of period women’s health advertising, reflecting early 20th century consumer culture and medical marketing.
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