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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
6
Poem from Youth's Companion reflects homesickness among children and youths in a garden fair world. It contrasts earthly pleasures with a longing for a nobler heritage and a father's house and smile. The quotation frames a universal urge to belong and rest beyond worldly splendor.
Dorothy rides in rain to Grubstake road and confronts a tangled mine lawsuit while facing her father Col Meredith and rude foreman McCready. She uncovers Harvey Neil, a suspected fraudster, and recalls a romance that shatters into truth as she grapples with duty, loyalty, and danger at Mascot mine.
Colonel and Dorothy discuss a mining quarrel over Grubstake and Mascot lodes. Neil claims the Grub stake extended into his claim and a potential legal suit may arise. The pair debate whether the rival's belief is honest while noting business realities and potential misperception.
An 19th century item details Prince Karl of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and his wife Fraulein Marie Gathwohl, recounting their secret Paris wedding, family opposition, and the couple's long happy life in Frankfurt and later Salzburg, with children Victoria Karl Beatrice and Beatrice known as Baroness von Bronn.
A pasted exchange advised formulas for removing stains from linen. Steps cover tea coffee peach grass mildew wine blood chocolate fruit stains using boiling water cold water ammonia lime oxalic acid and javele water with emphasis on soaking rinsing and sun exposure for best results.
A fashion note describes the newest black velvet picture hat with a left tilt, large rhinestone buckle, and two feathers. It suggests coordinating high tulle ribbons for matinees, pale blue and pink options, and a velvet brocade waist for warmth. The piece adds the hat is affordable when home covered.
Mrs. F A Steel reports Indian marriages are notably happy with fewer abuses than Britain. She credits the dowry system as a protective marriage settlement, ensuring wives are treated well to avoid returning the dowry if mistreated. She comments a similar practice would be beneficial here.
A historical remedy advises placing a tea bag soaked in boiling water on the Eyelid overnight to treat a sty. If the first application fails, a second will surely remove it according to the note.
A quirky 19th century style note suggests pouring eau de cologne into a soup plate and igniting it with a match to create a pleasant flame and a refreshing scent in an invalids room. The described ritual emphasizes a dramatic scent and flame as atmosphere adjustment.
A 1920s fashion note describes a reformist theater hat with a compact three-puff sapphire velvet crown, worn far back on the head. Details include a steel buckle, lace, sapphire ribbon, and a steel star, plus an aigrette. The modest toque suits hair laid back, with velvet colors and a turquoise bow option. A silk rose boa completes the neck trim.
A California Supreme Court ruling confirms a wife can be obligated to support her husband. In Los Angeles, 79-year-old Mary A. Livingston deserted her elderly husband Samuel W., who sued for maintenance and won. She transferred her property to a daughter to avoid the order and was imprisoned for contempt until complying with the court.
Stew blackberries with moderate sugar until soft. Stir in a flour and water thickener, boil until the mixture thickens to a pourable mass. Turn into molds and cool. Serve with milk or cream and sugar.
A Tammany Times item notes Uptown buys a diamond ring costing six hundred dollars as a prudent purchase and savings, sparing his wife from needing new gloves. The piece mocks extravagance while framing the spend as economical.
Des Demona Walker, famed tragedy queen, declares a theater has begun in Circle City Alaska. Hamlet McFadden counters, saying no need to venture so far north for frost. Chicago Post notes the exchange as a light local controversy.
A Yonkers States man ponders why people say the man in the moon. he quips that a woman never grows as old as the moon. The remark reflects witty editorial humor on aging and gender.
Town Topics notes Knox Jagsby is seen as stylish with his wife often agreeing. The piece reflects social chatter on fashion and public image. A playful quip from Puck about miners and dust pans rounds out the column.
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