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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
2
An American resident in Manila writes that the two greatest hardships for Americans include lack of fresh fruit and sweet milk. She notes no berries or small fruit are available while bananas are plentiful though insipid in taste.
The passage notes a population of 5,000 in the province of Tumses Peru amid prior prosperity when 100 miles of canal on each riverbank provided work for 80,000 agriculturists. It mentions remnants of roads and aqueducts across the country.
Senator Harris of the privileges and elections committee seldom speaks in meetings. He is described as taciturn even with close friends. Born in London county Virginia he graduated from Columbian College.
The India population is about four times that of the United States while the US area is about double India's. Most Indians are employed in agriculture with small holds, while occasional large plantations exist but are rare.
May and November stand out as the peak marrying months. March shows the fewest marriages. When bachelors wed widows the widow tends to be older, while when widowers marry maids the maid is typically younger.
Sunny Slope California boasts the world’s largest vineyard, located two miles from San Gabriel. The 1,900 acre estate allocates 735 acres to grape vines while the rest hosts orange trees numbering 12,000, plus lemon and olive trees.
The first electric launch for Venice canals arrived from England. Named the Alessan dro Volta, it will carry fifty passengers. The craft measures roughly fifty six feet long and ten feet wide, and is equipped with a storage battery of 100 cells. Its speed is about unknown.
Three Berlin courts ruled that if a house color scheme is deemed improper or gaudy the police may order the painter to alter it. The decision reflects authorities’ tolerance limits for urban aesthetics amid municipal governance debates.
Representative Bradley of New York is noted for replying to every letter the same day it arrives. He preserves all correspondence, believing even seemingly insignificant notes can later prove valuable in several ways.
After nearly fifty years in newspapers and letters in this country Mrs Jennie June Croly will soon depart for England her birth land to spend the rest of her life She began newspaper work in New York in 1855 helped found Sorosis in 1868 twice served as its president and in 1889 started and led the Woman's Press Club
Sir Isaac Pitman popularizes a bedding made from mosses ferns flowers and hay rather than feathers. Doctors commend its health benefits and ozone-like scent, with many claiming it gives rest to brain and mind and warrants wider use in vegetarian circles.
The article envisions electricity replacing coal and wool in the twentieth century kitchen. It extols the electric oven for bread and meat, not needing watching or basting, and notes broiling or frying in superior style. The electric chafing dish attaches to a light wire, and oysters or eggs begin to cook as current is applied, foretelling a kitchen with no coal ashes smoke fuel or batteries.
The famous English writer John Ruskin earned an average of 20 000 dollars annually from copyrights for thirteen years. His works remain valuable assets with earnings continuing as earlier writings appreciate in seven years. His best selling title is Sega me and Lilies, followed by A Crown of Wild Olive The Seven Lamps of Architecture and Unt's This Last.
Dr Talmage argues in favor of female self sufficiency urging women to earn livelihoods, oppose pious excuses for dependency, and pursue skilled work. He cites historical examples and warns against protecting wealthier classes who exploit seamstresses. He ends with moral guidance favoring self reliance and faith in God.
In Washington March 5 to 10 the Senate and House debated the Quay case, the financial bill conference report, and Philippine policy. Senate actions included resolutions on the Philippines and naval academy visitors. the House unseated Robbins of Alabama and seated Aldrich after fraud contests, with pension session success and Hawaii government timing set for April. Intermittent memorials and adjournments marked the week.
Federal Quarantine Officer Kinyoun reported that inoculated pigs and rats showed no signs of bubonic plague after tests on the glands of the Chinaman who died recently. The board recommends removing the Chinatown quarantine precaution.
Washington March 10 Chief Willkie of the treasury secret service was told of the arrest in Philadelphia of Edward F. Grimmell formerly a civilian clerk in the medical department disbursing office in San Francisco. He is charged with theft of United States property and held for a further hearing on March 16.
Sioux City March 12 a reliable source says Archbishop John Keane will succeed Archbishop Hennessy. The country and archdiocese reportedly consent to sending his name to Rome. It is also said two new Catholic sees will be created in Iowa with Sioux City and Des Moines as the new cities.
Joseph P. Ryan, secretary of the Irish National Federation of America, died at his New York home. He originated the Hoffman house Irish parliamentary fund, a notable effort that raised thousands for the Irish cause.
At Nomes France on March 10 six teenage miners died when an explosion rocked a coal mine at Besseges. The mine galer ies collapsed burying the victims and trapping others, authorities reported.
Health column warns that rotting paper on walls fosters smallpox spread and calls for removing moldy coverings. Recommends using Alabastine rock base cement for walls and ceilings as a safe, sanitary, easy to apply alternative. Includes editorial asides from Washington Democrat and Chicago Dispatch.
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