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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
5
Miscellaneous notes include remedies from DeWitt's Witch Hazel, One Minute Cough Cure saving a child, and testimonials on crop prices, though the text also references political commentary about Democrats versus Fusionists, local business changes, and public salaries as part of a jumble of clippings.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists numerous names and places such as Johnson Ray undertaker, Jones A C barber shop, Lovett M F grocery, Moore R T sawmill, McCarty Bros grocery, Newsom A W dry goods, Santee Rakestraw John R jeweler, Sharer W H hardware, Siler J A doctor, and others including hotels, transfers, and a social club. The text mirrors a community directory of merchants, professionals, and residents with statuses like residence or business references.
The text claims a ball hit G. B. Steanman of Michigan in the Civil War, causing a twenty year ailment. It states Buck wnica Salve cured him and promises cures for barns bails felons corns with guaranteed care.
An old advert describes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as expelling poisonous accumulations, regulating stomach bowels and liver, and purifying the blood. It claims they drive away disease and melancholy and provide health and vigor without causing griping. O.S. Cof D.
One of Brigham Young's sons threatens the revival of polygamy if persecution begins. The remark likely refers to Representative Roberts. In Salt Lake City the Mormon and anti Mormon press war has grown very bitter.
An advertisement touts Jol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for stomach illness and related health issues, citing vast numbers cured and daily progress attributed to its ingredients. Also notes Richmond Sunday school classes playing a ball game with enthusiastic umpiring and notable umpire steadfastness.
A reader letter praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy noting long use with good results for small coughs. The testimonial comes from Mr W B Coop eer and mentions Collie & Co. as the supplier.
A brief ad fragment hints at regret over a cough and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a cure. The fragment references coffins and consumption in a somber era tone, presenting a cautionary note about illness and the remedy.
Special to the Indianapolis News from Rushville Indiana July reports a big bay horse afflicted two weeks killed itself by colliding with a gate post while confined in a barn. The animal’s head was crushed and death was instant.
Mr W. M. Bush of Hotel Dorrance Providence describes a two year battle with diarrhoea that left him prostrated. A traveling salesman offered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which provided immediate relief and continued improvement with use. Sold by O S Coffin & Co.
The tin-plate workers receive a 15 per cent wage increase due to country conditions, a rare move affecting around 42 000 workers.
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