Raisin Market Plan Lingers After Harvest Surprise
A proposed combination to control the raisin market may generate more interest next autumn around raisin harvests and mince pies ripening, as current reaction is subdued.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
2
A proposed combination to control the raisin market may generate more interest next autumn around raisin harvests and mince pies ripening, as current reaction is subdued.
A terse note places General Chrescharchitzki in command of troops near Vladivostok's Ussuri area amid an implied siege. Elsewhere in Boston residents string five wires along fences to deter cats at night, with the SPCA noting no call to action.
A Pittsburg millionaire disinherits his son after the heir marries a dancing girl. The article questions why wealthy parents with children take such foolish risks, noting the clash between fortune and personal choices in Pittsburg society.
Work was suspended in Spain as a protest against the rearness of provisions. The report fails to note that provisions prices dropped.
The Chicago Chron icle notes the country editor remains closely linked to local readers. It opines that if many constituents were not so near, the editor would be better off.
In a small town, residents hazard guesses on which engaged pair will fare worse as talk swirls about potential heartbreak, financial strain, and social consequences for the couple and their families. Local speculation runs rampant as plans unfold.
A bacteriologist explains taint survival on money after renovation sunlight exposure. The writer muses on city crowds and notes potential future regret over Japanese victories as Togo plans magazine pieces and Oyama tours the country.
A New York preacher leaves the pulpit to enter life insurance. The remark about submarines suggests wartime talk with Russia, noting that submarines are plentiful and that Russia has more submarines after the fight, whether or not submarines were used in the combat.
A London or English court has ruled that a man who works for his living is not a gentleman. The decision critiques social pretensions and asserts that laboring men are not automatically entitled to gentility under old class norms.
A New York banker writes to a magazine that Wall Street business has been nearly killed by Frenzied Finance articles and insurance scandals. He says the public has learned to ignore alarm cries like the wolf.
A man nicknamed “knows it all” was unfazed by news of a car convertible at will into a bedstead or grand piano. He joked of another man who turned a car into a telegraph pole, a ditch, a fence, and a horse within hours.
The Austrian government awards a contract to the Danubius marine and machine works for six torpedo destroyers and ten sea-going torpedo boats at a cost of 3 225 000. Danubius will build a modern shipyard at Fiume, Hungary. Cocoanuts are lighter than water and transported along waterways like timber, gathered in large rafts bound with bark fiber.
A western editor calls gossip a humming bird with eagle wings and a foghorn voice heard from Dan to Beersheba. He warns it has caused more trouble than bedbugs and pests combined, foretelling a nation unsettled by rumor as the universe nears its final invoice.
A concise maxim urges patience as a prerequisite for significant achievement, asserting that enduring delays and steady effort precede notable outcomes. The saying emphasizes restraint, perseverance, and the discipline needed to reach high goals.
A humorous Farm and Garden column laments stalled road bills in Congress delaying a needed good roads program. Farmers joke about mules driving new carriages while awaiting action, hoping legislation passes in time to boost vehicle trade. An earlier note hints at a March push and national relief. Indiana Farmer also praises water gardens with hardy lilies and lotus, touting their beauty and ease of care.
G M Clark of Higginan Connecticut describes spring soil prep sowing 25 pounds alfalfa seed and 800 pounds fertilizer per acre, four direction harrowing, rolling, and a June 3 completion. By late July he cut 52 days after seeding, yielding 10 500 pounds dry hay overall and plans a second crop while noting root bacteria debate and plans to reset stands for better yields.
The Weekly Witness emphasizes that while livestock breeders do valuable work across beef and dairy cattle pork wool and horse power, corn improvement is paramount. Corn drives both national supply and demand, enabling 150 manufactured products and serving as the era's chief farm money earner.
A note from Indiana Farmer explains that churn temperature depends on cream sourness and fat content. Twenty percent cream chums poorly at 50 degrees, swelling and not breaking, while richer creams around 35 percent or more churn well at 50 degrees in a reasonable time.
Experts note horses require less food when idle than at work and may be injured by a working ration during rest. While some high standing feeders cut Sundays and holiday rations, there is no universal fixed amount. Careful observation lets the feeder tailor quantity to each horse’s needs.
The Midland Farmer warns gardeners to inspect peach trees for signs of the peach tree borer. The pest may be at work on apparently healthy trees, with visible damage likely to appear if not removed promptly.
The article emphasizes that regardless of skill in breeding and cross breeding, the key factor is proper feeding. If the cow and her progeny are not fed adequately, the granddaughter will be a scrub and command low value.
The text argues that a plow designed for least draught may fail to properly invert and pulverize soil. It warns that shallow turning leaves large blocks that impede root growth and crop establishment, stressing the goal of inverting soil for crop readiness over appearance or ease of use.
The passage explains that hatches depend on the vitality of eggs rather than how long a hen stays on the nest. If eggs hatch strongly and are fertile, heat in the nest rises, causing the hen to leave briefly to cool both herself and the eggs. Conversely, fewer chicks lead the hen to stay on the nest to conserve warmth, and brood outcomes may vary with egg fertility.
Do not keep ewes in same field with hogs during lambing. Hogs may prey on newborn lambs. Do not leave ewes out in wintry storms. A sturdy shelter saves feed and protects ewes at lambing. Do not let sheep roam far from the house at night if neighbor dogs threaten them. Bring them to the barn for several nights to train them to return.
A Harper's Weekly correspondent laments the modern habit of playing music at every social occasion. He condemns restaurants hotels and private homes for turning music into a tawdry backdrop for gossip meals and petty chatter. He even jokes about ear guards to shield hearing from such incessant sound amid the bustle.
Uncle Josh Rickaby, longtime guide at a Wisconsin fishing and hunting resort, was found guilty of giving liquor to Indians. The judge praised his frankness and imposed a $50 fine and a sixty day workhouse sentence, which Rickaby cheerfully acknowledged as he produced his wallet with ten dollar bills.
Major S G Brock recalls Frank Blaine a famed prize fighter in the Sixty seventh Ohio who trembles at battle and is propped back into line after a brutal Winchester clash where Stonewall Jackson was defeated. The tale contrasts bravado with terror and ends with a Suffolk Va desertion public shaming.
A brown suited man explains how circumstantial evidence can mislead. He recalls a bank robbery accusation based on sightings and alibis that proved false when he reveals he spent the night with the landlord’s daughter instead. He warns jurors not to overvalue such evidence.
A new Scottish farm automobile joins fields designed for plowing cultivator or reaper. It prepares ground sows seed in one pass, covers six to seven acres per day, and runs machinery when idle. Estimated fuel and labor costs are under a dollar per acre, about half the horse plow cost, with a $1500 price.
A survey of prominent female capitalists across the globe highlights Mrs Herm Rich, Mrs Richard King, Mrs Nat Collins, Mrs Hetty Green, Mme Woleska, Senora Cousino, and other figures. The article notes their self-directed wealth building, vast estates, cattle and railway ventures, and substantial philanthropic reputations amid a male-dominated aura of riches.
The teaching scene shows the teacher asking Johnny to name the fiercest animal in the polar regions. Johnny stumbles before answering pole-cat, with Philadelphia Press noting the moment as a humorous recall.
The Rev K Mowatt Laightly notes he is asked about attracting big crowds. The Rev Dr Fourthly replies that he keeps sessions brief, saying he holds them only twenty minutes.
Cuticura resolves humors of the skin scalp and blood with chocolate coated Resolvent Pills priced at 25c. Complete external and internal treatment for every humor includes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills for $1.00. A single set often suffices to cure.
Simplicissimus cites family news with Lucy engaged to Charlie Litewate and Maud having a child. An ad promotes Ball Blue laundry product Red Cross Ball Blue, recommending it as the best, with a large 2 oz. package priced at five cents.
A Somerville Journal brief notes a couple's exchange about love and future living arrangements. The bride asks if love is for her alone and the groom replies he does not want her mother to live with them after marriage, signaling a conflict over in law proximity.
Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is advertised as suitable for both sexes and all ages, claiming to cure kidney and liver complaints and purify the blood. Sold for $1 at all druggists.
A brief exchange quoted from the New York Sun shows a father saying they have spent $5,000 on their daughter's voice. A neighbor questions whether the expenditure is incurable.
A testimonial from W. L. Wood of Farmersburg Indiana dated September 8 1901 praises Piso’s Cure for Consumption for alleviating asthma symptoms. The letter-style notice endorses the product and its relief claims.
An old-fashioned remark from the Atchi son Globe describes a perennial complainer as never satisfied even in Heaven, likening her to a woman with an apron full of red apples. The quote characterizes stubborn dissatisfaction in a dated rural setting.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming gum easing, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and wind colic cure, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
A cave man in a feathered necklace appears at a ballot box watch, a watcher challenges the vote citing a grandfather clause. The cave man calls in his group, destroys the ballot box, and orders a new election amid a brawl.
In a quoted exchange from the Somerville Journal Mildred-Pa asks what Mr Johnson meant by calling Mr Breaks a four-flusher. The woman explains the term as used by unregenerate men who play poker, admitting uncertainty about its exact meaning.
A Tipperary man hails a fellow laborer and asks about the baby, prompting a playful exchange. The laborer guesses it is a boy, then a girl, until the father exclaims with delight that somebody has been telling ye. The anecdote appears in the Chicago Journal.
A local whist club in Waukesha Wisconsin reports a record hand played by August Jacobson where no card higher than seven appeared. The hand is compared to the Yarborough hand that baffled the Duke of Yarborough who offered £1000 for a hand with no card higher than a nine.
A California physician explains how quitting coffee and milk with meals, trying tea, then using Postum Food Coffee, relieved his nervous symptoms, heart pains, and blues. He credits Postum and advises patients to switch.
A Milwaukee Sentinel line notes the repetitive grind of work life with weekly toil and Saturday night earnings, underscoring the routine cadence of labor and domestic routine.
Tuffold Knutt bathes in the river when Mosely Wraggs passes and remarks on the scene. Knutt replies he is celebrating by relaxing on his vacation, humorously embracing the moment as part of his break.
Capt Swigwellirmy asks Maj Boozly about Col Swaller’s latest invention. Boozly confirms a new drink has been created and invites others to join. The brief chatter hints at a military social event or informal tasting.
Seapay Services Sunday School at 9 30 A M. Preaching at 10 30 A M. Junior League at 2 30 P M. Epworth League at 6 P M. Preaching at 7 P M. Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 7 P M. Choir practice Fridays at 7 P M.
Friends Church lists Sunday schedule with Bible School at 9:45, worship at 11:00, Junior and C E at 2:00, Y P C E at 6:30, gospel service at 7:30, and mid week prayer meetings Thursday at 7:30 pm. Pastor Chas Whitely extends welcome.
East Street Church of Christ announces services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the alternate Sunday each month. Choir practice is Friday at 7 p.m. Pastor Omar Haufford invites all to attend.
Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday Services and Sunday School at 9 45 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m every Sunday and 7 00 p m on alternate Sundays Prayer Meeting Tuesday evening led by Pastor F R Eddy.
The Mount Pleasant A M E invites worshippers to preaching on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, Sabbath School at 2 PM each Sabbath, and a midweek prayer meeting Thursday night. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings.
The Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 9:00 AM with preaching at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Pastor Philander Weaver leads the church. A Thursday Prayer Meeting is held weekly at 7:00 PM.
Rush Lodge No. 580 F. and A. M. holds monthly meetings on or before the full moon at the lodge hall on North Main street.
Carthage Lodge No. 255 1.0. O. F. meets each Tuesday evening at their ball on East Mill Street for regular sessions and fellowship.
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