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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
15
A survivor narrator recounts a secluded valley tribe who cremate bodies to release souls and enforce population limits. He narrates their isolation, their law limiting births, and the belief in divine guardianship. He notes his capture, introduces Enoch and Sam Houston as patrons, and contemplates escape from the rock-bound prison.
A German process claims to convert whole grain directly into dough without milling. A Altona factory, invented by J F Gelinck, reports heavy demand and merits such as minimal dirt, preserved nutritive portions, and an albuminoid ratio of 1.5. The Philadelphia Record notes health and economy claims.
The apple tree of H A Newcomb on Minerva street Ansonia Connecticut produced a rare double blossom after recent rains and winds. Only one flower appeared, pure white with three petals in each row, measuring two and a half inches in diameter. No prior record of such a double blossom was found.
Judge Tompkins of Dawson Georgia on a homeward ride from Richland was attacked by a swarm of bees that aimed for his broad brimmed hat. The horse bolted toward a swamp after the confrontation and the hat vanished in the melee. Residents are asked to notify the judge if the hat with a beegum is found.
A concise exchange reflects a breakup. He and She argue about final refusal while the Detroit Free Press notes the idea that couples resemble each other after living together. The piece captures domestic tension in period newspaper voice.
A Philadelphia Press summary reprints rules advising mothers on infant care including hand hygiene before touching a baby, not kissing or feeding with saliva contaminated hands, and avoiding touching the baby's eyes. It warns against washing the baby's face with saliva and urges clean preparation before feeling for teeth. The piece also notes delicate summer fashion packing with scented muslin bags.
Breakfast jackets vary in elaborateness but the best balance is not fussy in style. White washing silk is commonly used to maintain cleanliness. Some designs feature a V shaped shirted front with both back and front detailing.
The excerpt warns to seek medical help for a sick baby and avoid giving the child anything to keep it quiet. It cautions against feeding from unclean bottles and recommends a flannel stomach band. It also describes simple dress styles in pale China silks with a sailor collar and lace trim.
The advice warns against jouncing a baby to stop crying and explains that such actions do not create happiness. It emphasizes that crying may signal distress or illness and condemns striking or abusing a helpless child. A well baby is described as happy, noting illness is not the child’s fault.
Braiding is widely used on traveling gowns and should be kept simple to avoid dust. Frills are discouraged as they go out of place. Flat rows of braid are preferred to elaborate designs since the latter are trendy but costly and prone to fraying. flat braids brush cleanly.
Instructions describe boiling asparagus twelve minutes then baking with water, Parmesan cheese salt pepper bread crumbs and butter in a moderate oven for fifteen minutes. The article notes the cobra as the only serpent reportedly emitting a cry like a rat squeak.
The cherry edge outlines bright cerise trimming on taffeta ribbons, black and white patterns, and a black straw hat. It appears on collars cuffs belts and ruching of silk shirt waists in black and white plaid fabrics, worn by both children and adults with equal flair.
Combine a quarter pound finely chopped beef suet with the whites of three eggs and half an ounce of bitter almonds. Beat to a froth then beat the yolks of three eggs with six ounces white sugar. Mix all, add enough flour to form a thin batter, and bake in patty pans half full.
Alternate layers of strawberries and powdered sugar form a glass dish. Pour orange juice and claret over the berries in a ratio of two oranges to one gill of claret per quart of berries. Chill on ice for an hour before serving.
A comment claims Mme. Lehmann discovered a Milwaukee waiter with the greatest baritone voice in the world. The passage imagines hearing him sing humorous lines such as Zwei beer and Draw one, reflecting a playful, satirical note on talent and showmanship.
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