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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
3
A senator, still short of reelection votes, sits in a barber chair as the barber notes dry, dead hair. The statesman retorts with a sharp quip about not wanting his deadlocks thrown up, in a humorous Chicago Tribune style exchange.
A Somerville Journal item notes a theft suspicion as Molly and Jack accuse each other of stealing an item observed near fishing boats at the shore. The report frames the incident as a kleptomania related matter with no further details or names of the stolen object.
The historian Joseph Norton Ireland died December 29 in Bridgeport Conn. His Records of the New York Stage from 1750 to 1860 is highly valued by collectors. Ireland, born April 24 1817 in New York, pursued theatrical history while a merchant.
A look at obsolete printing implements such as the sheepskin inking ball and a wooden galley with clamps, plus a universal stereotype block that failed with steam presses, and notes on the sheepsfoot and potential future disappearance of the shooting-stick.
In a Detroit Journal fragment a fervent lover extols a maiden with lines of praise about lips eyes and tresses. She sits cold and unresponsive as he shifts to praise a bicycle as the best ever, delivering a mixed scene of flattery and restraint.
Advertisement extols the genuine Syrup of Figs made only by the California Fig Syrup Co. It urges buyers to avoid imitations and notes the product’s reputed medical standing and gentle action without irritation or griping. The notice lists company names in San Francisco Louisville New York and stresses brand recognition.
A contemplative Washington Star quote contrasts wind and people on a wild night. The speaker notes wind does not threaten or shame, while people can cause worry with bills, arrests, or social disgrace. He wishes for more wind and fewer people in life.
A promotional notice touts a grass seed that allegedly yields 4 to 7 tons more hay in dry regions and more in several states. It urges sending 10 cents postage to John A. Salzer Seed Co at La Crosse Wisconsin to receive a seed catalogue and a sample of the grass seed plus nine other farm varieties.
A Eureka Springs hotel on Crescent Street announces opening with unusual phrasing about excursion rates via the Frisco Line. The notice directs readers to contact J. Oanager at Century Bankline Frisco Ticket Office in St. Louis for details, while the source cites a Washington Iowa newspaper quote critiquing modern knowledge.
An old drugstore ad urges taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a promise of money back if it fails. The copy centers on a 25e price point and pharmacist refund if ineffective.
Chicago Journal recounts a tale where a man met by chance on a lonely road urged another to raise his hands and claimed the patient was cured of rheumatic pain without medicine through mental influence. The claim drew skepticism about faith cures and medical history.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recalls a Michigan political scene where a candidate’s preposterous queries at a horticulturist meeting mocked his rivals. The anecdote shows how clever wordplay and odd questions shaped public recall before the election.
An advertising note extols Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims lasting health benefits, criticizes imitators, and urges public awareness through leading U.S. newspapers. The piece emphasizes the true original remedy and urges trial for constipation and related ailments.
A Yonkers Statesman item notes a man’s rare moment of devoutness as rabbit stew is announced, framing a quirky scene tied to a communal meal and local culture.
The noted elixir St Jacobs Oil is advertised as a cure for sciatica rheumatism neuralgia and other pains. An editorial style note questions the reliability of such tonics while citing common sayings about effort and real skill.
A letter from Mrs C E Lapp of Galveston praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for curing backache headache whites and menstrual pain. It claims the medicine and Mrs Pinkham's advice save thousands from hospital operations and urge all women to try the remedy for healthier homes.
The excerpt blends folksy proverbs from The Sage of Sawhaw with a Plant System travel note promoting the quickest Northwest to Florida East Coast Resorts route via Chicago. It advertises one train change and provides L. A. Bell at 205 Clark St for details.
The Savage Bachelor jokes about women and photos likening them to butcher shop fronts, as reported in the Indianapolis Journal. The Indianapolis curnal adds a playful exchange between Tommy Figg and Figg’s father about a joint snake and fre peating joints with comic dialogue.
An old Chicago Daily News snippet notes St Jacobs Oil claimed to cure backache soreness and stiffness as a family remedy. The humorous line about a phrenologist suggests the brain as a business focus.
A fragmented note describes kalsomines as an inexpensive and short lived covering applied with a sticky, painted method. It mentions adhering to surfaces using some form of lightweight binder and suggests a temporary use.
An advertisement extols Alabastine as the durable pure paint for interior walls in homes public halls and other buildings. It promotes a dealer network and offers free sample papers or guidance to customers seeking the product.
A damaged OCR fragment warns readers about dealers claiming to sell the same as Alabastine, noting danger to buyers and sellers. It references infringement concerns, dam de, and misrepresentations about seating adaptations and mixing with veld Seam.
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