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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
7
A nostalgic reminiscence from a Chicago Record fragment about youthful entrepreneurship. The speaker recalls failed ventures, humorous misuses of the coalhouse and haymow as shops, and rocky beginnings with Mr Mears's provisions. It laments lost chance to relive carefree days of shopkeeping.
Dr Paul Mayland, a slumming physician, forms a bond with Hester Moore the Little Gray Lady who aids the poor. After revelation of Hester’s undercover role as a Scotland Yard agent tracking burglar Lightning Jack, Jack dies in his brother’s arms and the couple reconcile.
A western judge known for using the pronoun t in speech recounts his youth and early lapses with liquor. He tells a young man that the court once braved crime and near murder in its youth, reformed, and rose to the bench. He urges the young man to abandon drink and avoid prison or an early grave.
Parmee Jones recalls planning and building a shared farm road to ease mud and wear on horses. He details starting alone, enlisting help, and neighbors eventually following, until roads across the area became uniform and better. The piece emphasizes practical collaboration and rural initiative.
The author recommends dwarf pear trees, especially Anjou and Lawrence on quince stock, for home hedgerows. He notes beauty and fruit yield on a two acre plot with 300 trees for an outside row, proper spacing, and mulch protection for winter.
A Dakota Field and Farm note proposes a refined orchard layout with two rows spaced 18 to 25 feet apart and alternating plant positions. Fields between rows become grass or cropland, roots gain space, and early shelter aids wind protection and early yields. Suitable for apple trees and similar species.
The article urges quick control of weeds using an iron rake and hoe to prevent seeding. It suggests pulling large weeds, hoeing the rest, and turning garden refuse into compost in a secluded pit with moisture and earth. Add wood ashes and bone dust to enrich the mixture for homemade fertilizer. Boston Tran-
The department of agriculture through its bureau of animal industry has prepared a vaccine for black leg in cattle. A circular explains the disease and how to use the vaccine. The bureau plans wide distribution to cattle owners and asks for records of several thousand initial vaccinations.
Citizens of Orleans Indiana have voted forty six thousand dollars to build eighty miles of gravel road construction.
Prolongs the season for several weeks beyond the usual time by exercising extra care. Ripe tomatoes may be protected for two or three weeks beyond the normal period as soon as frost threatens, covering in the evening with some kind of can.
A novelist description advises constructing a simple shelter for tomato vines using an old blanket and boards. Drive sticks four feet in and nail boards to create a frame, cover with blankets to reach the ground, fasten to seal against wind and frost, and leave no openings to protect vines when light fails. Lewis notes careful work helps tomatoes endure cold weather.
Fragmentary garden column discusses strawberry harvest, watering sweet peas, trellis growing for gourds, and mulch practices. Mentions arden mulched all summer, crops and weeds. Notes disapproval of a plan and references to fent demonstrations.
A slang list defines awkward persons as wobbler and a lax traveler as loose sprocket wheel. A jilted sweetheart is a broken chain, a fall scars enamel, and wine leads to wheels not running true. Imaginative types are geared up, loud night shouters are loose spokes.
A Judge questions the value of patriotism, noting it is nearly fashionable to be patriotic while the first daughter asks what practical action society performs. The exchange critiques performative patriotism and seeks tangible civic contributions.
An ad extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for seasickness and travel weariness. It claims the tonic fortifies the gastric system, defends against malaria and rheumatism, and relieves liver complaints constipation and dyspepsia.
In a Boston scene residents display solemn mood as they reflect on the unfortunates unable to reside in the city. The piece, titled Backbay Naturally, portrays somber public sentiment toward housing disparity in Boston.
Why Is Star Plug Tobacco the Best because it is made from selected stock of the best grade of leaf that grows. The ingredients used in its manufacture are absolutely pure nothing injurious to the system enters into it. You can always tell a man who is not used to tipping his hat by the awkward way he does it.
A reader urges suffering women to consult Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Mass as an alternative to family doctor advice. She cites a six month illness and claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier Sanative Wash cured her womb tipped back and numerous symptoms.
A widow petitions for divorce on grounds of cruelty claiming distress from her husband’s conduct. The judge questions abuse and the plaintiff breaks into tears noting an incident involving an animal. The Chronicle Telegraph reports a domestic dispute with emotional testimony.
A collage of humorous lines and quips from multiple newspapers. It includes remarks on wheat crops Klondike cold storage humor and office banter, with snippets about fishing on the Sabbath and teaching worms to swim. The pieces showcase light, anonymous topical humor from early sources.
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