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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
5
Agricultural guidance from E. J. Brownel urges farmers to inspect and repair implements during winter, stock bolts and tools, and plan in advance for seeds and garden layout. Emphasis on an on site repair shop, seed catalogs, and expanding fruit crops like asparagus berries currants and gooseberries.
A writer urges farmers to reduce losses by waste through organization of harnesses, tools, nails, and boards. She notes chickens raiding corn cribs wastefully, warns about rusty nails causing injury, and recommends a cupboard, proper storage, and preventive measures. She cites the adage a stitch in time saves nine and emphasizes daily diligence.
Mrs. Graham of Farming in Toronto details turkey raising as profitable. She describes starting with four young hens and a pure bred male, costs for feed, growth targets, and expected flock weight. She notes turkeys’ value as insect destroyers and outlines feeding practices and care for the birds.
The article argues dairy cows should not be forced to milk outdoors in winter. It notes cows dislike rough handling and produce less milk when uncomfortable. With proper barn water and comfort, farmers can manage under conditions. When weather is bad keep cows on the farm. when weather is good allow brief outdoor time.
The passage surveys numerous medicine claims and testimonials for cough remedies, pain balms, dyspepsia cures, witch hazel salves, and other patent medicines. It notes endorsements from individuals and merchants, references to shipments, and a wartime naval note about ships under construction, all in a fragmented, promotional newspaper ad style.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellowing skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, a friend advised Electric Bitters, and one bottle sparked improvement. Three weeks later he recovered fully, claiming the remedy saved his life and robbed the grave of another victim. Sold for 50 cents at J. H. McCarty Son's Drug Store.
An Odd Fellows Building listing promotes multiple farm and dwelling properties near Rushville Indiana. It details 6 to 165 acre farms, 2 story houses, 4 to 11 acre garden plots, prices from 1 350 to 3 200, locations on North Main and North Morgan streets, Center and Noble townships, and mentions a saw mill parcel. Contact Brann and McFarlan, room 2, for details.
An assortment of therapeutic claims and consumer notices compete with official proclamations. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Rocky Mountain Tea advertise cures and tonics amid medical testimonials. J H McCarty Son and O S Coffin & Co market remedies while British notes and Emper or William palaces illustrate grandiose claims and costs. The Mississippi Legislature sales restriction on cocaine appears alongside.
A long running promotion touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsia as an ideal stomach remedy. A 10 cent bottle offers ten doses proving its merits for constipation indigestion and headaches. Regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar available at J H McCarty and Son’s store.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Ave Philadelphia reports Dr Kings New Discovery cured her chronic backing cough after other remedies failed. She praises it for removing chest pain and helping her sleep. Royal cure for throat chest or lungs. Price 50c and $1.00. trial bottles free at Jo TH McCarty & Son's Drug Store. every bottle guaranteed.
Washington reports through March 2 1900 on Porto Rico tariff passage with Democratic votes, Hawaii territorial bill, and Sen Aldrich Depew Frye Cannon views. It notes expansion in the Philippines and Cuba’s shift toward stable government, shipping bills, and general U.S. policy aims.
An Albany dairy man urgently sought a physician for his gravely ill child with croup. He left word for the doctor, bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a temporary aid, and returned to report improvement. The Scholz family then recommended the remedy to neighbors, creating steady demand in the area. Sold by O Coffin and Co. Druggists.
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