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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
3
Advertises Swamp Root as a universal kidney health cure by Dr. Kilmer with free sample bottles by mail and a book of testimonials. Claims widespread sickness from kidney and related diseases and urges readers to mention the paper when replying. Also notes available 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes at drug stores.
A Clark Street butcher’s boy demands a raise in a humorous exchange with the shopkeeper. The tale turns on misheard orders, a meddling Mexican lady, and a quirky supermarket banter about six Spanish omelette requests and tamales. The boy jokes about a poodle muff in a separate Chicago Inter Ocean item, with a punchy punchline.
The 55th Congress reports a Senate approval of the army reorganization bill after a flurry of public building measures and naval appropriations. Senate debates include armor plate costs and possible factory plans, with House action on related fortifications and private measures.
Hon Myron H McCord ex governor cites Pe luna as effective against catarrh in a Washington letter praising the remedy The message notes thousands cured this past winter and urges spring treatment as optimal for permanent recovery Insist on Peruna no substitutes and request Dr Hartman s free catarrh book in Columbus Ohio
Admiral Dewey wires Secretary Lang from Manila on March 4 expressing heartfelt thanks to the president congress and fellow citizens for the great honor conferred upon him. The message is dated March 4 and dated in Wasa Hineton.
Washington dispatch reports the president has signed the omnibus claims bill, marking formal approval of the measure detailing various government liability and repayment claims.
A Columbus based tale where six men, each beloved by a different woman, receive identical circular love letters. A witty office girl exposes the ploy and the women’s infatuation, while the men ponder the risks of unrequited affection and dramatic heartbreak. Ohio State to
The proposed naval station at San Juan Porto Rico is described as vital to the nation, serving as a key to the Nicaragua canal project and national defense against foreign threats, with its importance likened to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters guarding digestion against indigestion biliousness and constipation.
Eureka Springs Arkansas opens its Crescent Hotel on February 23 in the Ozark Mountains. The ad touts delightful climate beautiful scenery unequaled medicinal waters and cheap excursion rates with through sleepers via Frisco Line. Managers invite inquiries at the Century Building St. Louis and at Frisco Ticket Office No 101 North Broadway.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a dispute over a bill and a storage incident affecting a hip pocket, with unclear names or dates. The readable fragment mentions a person challenging a collector and a potential action related to a bill.
The ad lists coffee and chicory deals with prices per pound or per kilogram and offers a free catalog. Customers are instructed to mail 15c for any item or 30c for three spices and the catalog. Address is Salzer Co., La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In Chicago Evening News style a light exchange on music asks whether to attend the opera, contrasting honest opinion with an invitation. The brief dialogue hints at cultural choices without further specifics.
An advertisement invites readers to write to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes. It claims to cure chilblains sweating damp swollen aching feet and to ease tight shoes. It also says it cures corns bunions and ingrowing nails and that all druggists and shoe stores sell it for 25 cents.
The Philadelphia North American notes McGonigle’s voice has waned but he can still sign checks. The item frames the candidate’s continuing ability to function in official duties despite concerns.
Advertisement notes Grove’s Tasteless Tonic claims iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no cure no pay and a 50 cent price. It adds a quip about banking balances and cites Chicago Daily News. Mentions Florida winter resorts opening on both coasts including Tampa Bay Palace and Hotel Belleview with Garden Spots ca during frostLine.
Toledo area druggists advertise a patent remedy called Dollars Reward It Cannot Be Cured Props. It claims to carry out firm business and remove blood and mucous related ailments. The sales pitch lists Marvin Wholesale Sire and Druggists testimonials with a 75 cent price per bottle.
A fragmentary item depicts a scene with a woman and a man at sea. The couple sits by an anchored vessel as carving work unfolds and the mood remains unsettled.
Advertisement notes a remedy claiming rapid gold in one day using quinine tablets with promise of all money back if it fails, priced at 25 cents.
The readable lines reference travel by train, a port, and a note about pneumonia prevention with Horehound and Tar. Vague dialogue names Benny Bloobumper and references to “Chicago Daily News” appear amid scattered phrases. The piece reads like a damaged archival clipping with no clear narrative.
Despondency and monthly suffering are linked to ill health in women. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised by two readers for relief from painful periods and back pain. The ad urges readers to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A church Sunday school scene ends in unintended humor as a seven year old interrupts services with a mistaken question about the pastor’s cherished trait. The anecdote links to fatherly tales and the boy’s giggling reply reveals blunt misinterpretation, illustrating a lighter moment in church life.
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