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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
3
A poetic reflection on rural beauty versus city life praised by the vivid imagery of hills valleys rivers and peach fields. The piece notes violets dew dreams and spring messages to God, attributed to Frank L. Stanton in Inter-Ocean.
In a Harlem flat, newlyweds Bessie and John Loveill hire a capable Swiss maid Bertha for cooking. After disastrous soups, they secretly deceive Bertha by praising a fake soup, using canned beef extract and soup-meat substitutes to reveal the prank. Bertha’s reaction and the couple’s satisfaction culminate as the real flavorful broth arrives via a clever ruse.
Bertha and Bessie clash then reconcile over a punishing episode as the Loveills in Harlem discuss condensed soups and a Swiss maid known for richer soup, with Hans still said to be alive. The piece mixes domestic drama with a humorous civic note about soup etiquette and local visitors.
Scientists discuss nut tree cultivation and promising sisal industry as the US imports millions yearly. Ferdinand Foureau returns from Sahara with new observations after eighth attempt, noting progress surpassing prior missions. Frigate bird records suggest remarkable speed, with debate on migratory reach. A Boston woman showcases rapid German speech dictation and translation of Bible and Shakespeare studies. Lima marks Pizarro’s 350th death anniversary with anthropometric tests on his mummy, finding skull deformities tied to criminal anthropology. Artificial petroleum production from animal fats via high-pressure distillation at 300–400 C yields 70 percent oil matching natural petroleum, hinting at grade variations possible.
Robert Garrett of Uplands plans a model hennery to be built with 240 feet by 40 feet by 30 feet dimensions. The glass front, several towers, and a cost near $8000 mark the ambitious poultry project. Incubators and expert advice from abroad will equip the yarded complex.
The New York Press notes asbestos as a strange mineral substance described as hornblende rock. It claims towels are made of it and that they are economical since dirty ones can be burned and retrieved cleanly in minutes from the flames.
An 1893 Pall Mall Budget account describes two white rhinoceroses hunted in Mashonaland. The article contrasts white and black rhinos detailing mouth shapes feeding habits and behavior. It recounts a hunter’s five days tracking from Salisbury to northeast Mashonaland and the successful two-shot kill of the larger bull and a follow-up kill of the second.
An eighteen year old woman burned by gasoline recovered fully using soft paste of lard and flour, reapplied as it dried, with opiates for relief. The case avoided scarring and severe complications, contrasting with lime water linseed oil and zinc washes. The report credits home rendered lard as a simple, effective basis for treating deep burns and preventing disfigurement.
Peter, a Norman stock gelding foaled in Minnesota in June 1891, stands twenty two hands seven feet four inches tall and weighs 1700 pounds. At almost three, he is described as well proportioned with good movement, though slightly swaybacked. Experts note potential growth to six inches more and possible weight increase toward 3000 pounds as he matures, with Toronto’s 2800 pound horse as a distant comparison.
The article notes the remarkable resilience of insect eggs. Silkworm eggs endured 28 degrees below zero Fahrenheit for five hours without freezing or loss of vitality. Grasshopper eggs survived 56 degrees below zero without harm. The insights are attributed to entomologist Spellanzi as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
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