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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
6
Poem by Maria B. H. Hazen reflects on a bleak night at sea turning to bright sunlit day. It contrasts storm and sorrow with renewed courage and optimism, urging a sad heart to endure until tomorrow’s sun shines.
Dorothy and Neil ride home from the old hut where Neil reveals deep feeling but she withdraws. He pleads friendship yet hints he would have been more, while she battles guilt and longing. A parallel plot threads a mine dispute with lawyers and schemes as bakers plan to pressure witnesses.
Harvey Neil visits his lawyer with a discovery look as he discusses Grubstake shipments from the enjoined ground. He cites assays of ore sacks secretly opened on wagons, reporting gold results of over three thousand and seven thousand. he suspects a forged low-grade strike near Mascot vein, noting guarded tunnels and limited access while pursuing evidence.
An aging Texas veteran lies near death surrounded by family as memories rise of his daring past. Once a bold Texas Ranger who chased Mexicans with a Bowie knife, he conjures a final rallying cry to save women and children before fading away. His daughter May and the old man’s wife share tender farewell as the prairie claims an exhausted life.
A nameless noble on a political trip in Scotland altered into a Highland costume, only to discover his kilt was too short. He swapped upper garments, dozed while composing a speech, and awoke near the station as his valet arrived with trousers, exclaiming the oversight. Telegraph report by Tandon Telegraph.
A prisoner tells the judge he has words in mitigation but complains the defense lawyer is to blame. The exchange centers on the claim that the defendant is not as bad as his attorney. The remark appears in the Philadelphia North American.
The Baltimore News notes a dramatic loss of $400 with two dollars in cash in a casual sports banter line. A second excerpt from Yonkerr humorously explains a crank as a man who goes to his wheels, reflecting playful slang of the era.
Olga Stanley describes a simple water color frame design to preserve a bridal party portrait. Central ovals highlight the bride and maid of honor with six bridesmaids surrounding, gilt detailing, and optional wreaths. Gluing portraits and mounting on passepartout yields a durable, inexpensive keepsake with space on the back for autographs.
The article notes India Ceylon and Java as premier tea sources with world consumption rising to 25,090,000 pounds annually. It highlights the far east lead in tea use, mentions Siamese tea drinking on streets, and praises Japan tea houses with refined service as a global influence.
A discussion on tea origins and customs notes that the finest blends come from India, Ceylon, and Java rather than China. The piece recalls tea’s Chinese beginnings 2,737 years before Christ, contrasts black and green tea processing, and mentions cultural tastes for milk and sugar.
A health report touts blanched almonds as brain and muscle fuel and urges daily consumption for sharpness. Juicy fruits are cited as boosting the brain, with apples providing rest and prunes easing nerves but not feeding muscles. Effects vary by person, as some can’t tolerate apples and others find strawberries harmful.
A homely smile spoils a pretty face while a well kept mouth enhances charm. The article advises using precipitated chalk to keep teeth fine and urges maintaining a wholesome clean appearance around the lips and teeth.
In kitchens a covered saucepan prevents the contents from cooking prematurely and stops steam from escaping to damage walls and furniture. Uncovered steaming spreads a disagreeable aroma, often called the boarding house odor, to more than one room.
A humorous exchange shows Miss Ethel joking about kissing her little brother due to the lack of a man around. Cholly playfully teases her as the line underscores a lighthearted domestic comic tone.
A compact oak railway signal clock with clock and barometer on one side and calendar and thermometer along the post. Operated by levers, it signals if the mistress is at home, aiding household privacy and serving as a novel decorative tribute to grandfathers clocks.
The text advises airing blankets sparingly to retain warmth and quality. It notes that even fine woolen blankets lose their luxury feel if overexposed to air. After washing, dry promptly and raise the nap with a fine short-toothed wool card.
A housekeeper is urged to inspect the refrigerator every other day at least and wipe it daily with a cloth dampened in soda water. Thorough scouring should occur with scouring twice a week to maintain cleanliness and proper function.
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