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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
A snippet lists Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis routes with times 11:27 a m and 4:35 p m indicating service intervals or arrivals. The fragment suggests a railroad timetable entry involving multiple hubs and daily departures.
Trains depart Charlottesville for Richmond Columbus and the East at 8 20 a m and 6 03 p m with 12 11 p m to Cambridge City and Richmond and 17 46 a m 12 11 p m to Indianapolis. Knightstown departures 18 32 a m 6 15 p m to Richmond Columbus East with 12 22 p m to Cambridge City Richmond and 17 35 a m 1 7 57 p m 3 47 p m daily except Sunday. Stops occur on signal.
International Convention Baptist Young Peoples Union of America in Cincinnati Ohio July 12 to 15. Grand Army of the Republic Department of Indiana annual encampment in Indianapolis May 16 to 17 with sale dates 14 15 and 16 returning May 19 inclusive. Southern Indiana Teacher's Association Evansville Indiana April 7 to 9. For further information call J. E. Campbell, Agent.
Announcements list multiple candidates from Rushville Township and surrounding townships for Sheriff Clerk Representative Auditor and Treasurer. Names include James M Gwinn William M Bainbridge Marshall E Newhouse Wilson T Jackson Joseph E Stevens Sant M Posten W A Posey Will M Sparks J B Herkless Geo W Looney Owen L Carr George H Havens with candidates subject to Republican nominating conventions and county party decisions.
The piece discusses long standing legal debates over teacher power to discipline students, noting courts support that teacher authority replaces parental control while at school. It argues the pupil submits from leaving home until return and warns against overemphasizing moral influence that harms governance and the pupil.
The text argues against severe corporal punishment, insisting it degrades students. It contends that overbearing discipline turns pupils into “raw hide” until properly tanned, and suggests mercy should replace extreme measures in most cases.
The Porto Rico tariff bill triggers Republican panic and partisan rhetoric as Wa. McKinley supporters claim the party will unite. The Indianapolis News is accused of fanning division to aid Democratic victory, while predictions claim a strong GOP comeback next November with McKinley leading the way.
Senate Naval Committee backs a bill to authorize a Pacific cable from San Francisco to the Philippines via Hawaii, with construction by a contractor, a yearly payment of 309000, and direct congressional authority over regulation and future legislative steps. The debate highlights U.S. control and strategic reach in Pacific affairs.
President McKinley backs the Conference Committee approved Finance bill as Senate and House pass it, signaling strong U.S. credit with 2 percent bonds issued against existing 3.4 and 5 percent bonds. Republicans tout unity while Democrats press misstatements about involvements. Gamble aims for Senate seat in South Dakota with a largely Republican state. Aldrich pressures Butler over silver stance. Hoar moves to pay Ex Queen Liliuokalani $250,000 for compensation.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings Pills boosting power brain and body, with claims of nerve and vitality benefits. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for bowel liver and kidney relief and lists McCarty and Son Drug Store prices 25 cents and up.
A fragmentary report notes that a piece described as solid furniture in the capitol at Washington is revealed to be only thinly veneered rather than solid wood, casting doubt on its authenticity and value.
An old newspaper fragment touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion and diarrhea. It promotes 61 oral bottles at 10 cents and a 50 cent size from J H McCarty & Son, plus a Rocky Mountain tea tonic at 35 cents from Ma Medicine Co. and a note about T H Greenfield in Greensborg.
A fragmentary notice suggests Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin ad touts months of use with claimed stomach remedy effects. The readable text hints at doses and results, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Report notes three new small pox cases at Country papers and urges caution as residents seek remedies. It mentions DeWitt’s Witch Salve and other products described as unsafe counterfeits, with O.8, Cota & Co cited in the dubious market warnings.
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