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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
2
A synthesis of opinions and notes highlights a revival in archery, growing Japanese interest in Kentucky horses, and critiques of speculative finance. The piece touches on political shifts, social manners, patent reform, auto imports, and Buffalo park speed limits, reflecting varied contemporary concerns and cautious prosperity in early 20th century America.
British government now recognizes Habibullah Khan as the independent King of Afghanistan and its dependencies. The note adds Afghanistan’s role as a buffer between Russia and India, while joking that the title may influence his stance. The comparison to court-plaster hints at political buffing and diplomacy.
The Philadelphia Ledger presents a humor strip where Henpeck claims his wife always means what she says while Jenkins quips his wife uses money far differently. A puzzle asks to identify a mysterious well dressed man, described as either a distinguished musician or a star football player, who just entered.
After eighteen months of epileptic seizures backache and kidney complaints W H Smith of Cream Ark reports a full recovery. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring strength allowing him to work again. The ad claims the pills cure kidneys and purify blood for health.
A naval officer recalls a decorative remark about a poem, noting a young lady mistook him as its author. The brief quip reflects social wit aboard the ship or during a formal gathering. The comment captures light humor and courteous exchange in a naval context.
The Chicago firm sues Philadelphia based Curtis Publishing in Superior Court claiming $250,000 damages from a Ladies Home Journal article. It states Congressman George H White testified to the remedy but denies the testimonial. Peruna has two original White letters and says the congressman acted in good faith amid a misunderstanding. The suit follows Curtis attacks on patent medicines.
A parent reports two years of severe head and facial eczema in a baby, causing constant screaming. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the eczema fully cleared with no scarring, according to W. J. Morgan of Orchard Town New Lambton New South Wales Australia.
A New York Press item parodies an endless list of perfect products that never rust ink never miss keys never wear out watches never need setting and other flawless items. The satirical catalog highlights impractical claims and mocks marketing excess.
A statecraft illustration features Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman recounting a boy asking his mother for a pencil. The boy argues the Times is useful to write to the editor about removing ink stains from a carpet, highlighting editorial reach.
A grateful man praises Grape-Nuts after years of stomach catarrh and intolerance to other foods. He states digestion and energy improved, symptoms vanished, and Grape-Nuts became his almost sole food, with Postum Co. endorsement. A ten days trial is suggested.
Sybil Jocelyn, a seventeen year old beauty, longs for change beyond her select circle at Glynn Castle. Sir Rupert Dacre plans a Birley Woods picnic but Sybil resists the dull routine, craving novelty and a Captain Ayrton influence, while Irene Jocelyn and Violet Ruthers observe. Sybil agrees to the outing, yet a growing tension hints at deeper conflict to come.
The Jocelyns of Glynn, an old Saxon family once owning half the county, are traced as the line of squire at Glynn. Wealthy through Glynn and Woodale estates, the last squire endures sorrows from a childless marriage. Lady Rose Jocelyn died after Sybil’s birth, Irene became guardian of the others.
A young beauty named Sybil grows under the guarded care of Squire Jocelyn at Glynn. Her talents charm and her life seems sunlit until rigid control isolates her from London society and seeds later sorrow. The squire’s possessive love sets a trap that will prove costly.
An old advertisement touts a Grape Tonic for stomach issues sold at drug stores in Rock Island Illinois. It notes a $1 bottle with a stamped date and number on the label and warns to avoid counterfeit products. The scene shifts to a waiter presenting a bill which Ardup refuses, asking for coffee and doughnuts.
A vintage washing tip instructs washing black stockings with Ivory Soap dissolved in hot water, followed by several suds, two warm rinses, a final vinegar rinse, and pressing on the wrong side with a cool iron. The page also quotes sayings by Eleanor R Parker and Milton.
Sunday School at 9 30. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m on the alternate Sunday each month. Choir practice Friday evening at 7 o clock. All are cordially invited. Omar Hufford Pastor.
Wesleyan Methodist church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m with evening service at 7 00 p m on alternate Sundays Prayer Meeting is Tuesday at 7 o clock.
The church announces preaching every alternate Sunday the lat and 3rd Sunday. Sabbath School starts at 2 PM each Sabbath. Midweek prayer meeting is Thursday nights. Cordial invitation extended to all to attend these meetings.
The Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 9:00, preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting is Thursday evening at 7:00. Philander Weaver serves as pastor.
The Carthage Lodge No. 255 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows holds weekly meetings at their hall on East Mill Street each Tuesday evening.
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