14 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
1
A late 19th century column cites naval events and political notes including the launch of the new battle ship Kearsarge and its flag, England concentrating squadrons at Bermuda, pension bill expansion, and the Paris Exposition appropriation. It also mentions local weather and community notices from Benton County and Bolton Mississippi.
A joint convention of delegates and Republicans from two counties opens at 1 20 p m with Manzy presiding. J B Lyons named temporary chairman and Arey Strohm secretary as Higgins and Wiles head organization. Grant Trall wins the nomination after a party speech by Dr J Lovett, with calls for unity and praise for McKinley.
Two sharper men working among Indiana farmers formed a supposed mutual protective association promising cheap clothing. Farmers pay 45 dollars for membership and would get four suits, with a Chicago address handling goods. The firm allegedly offered high prices for shipments, but later workers learned no such firm existed, realizing they had been swindled.
The fragment promotes Cascarets as a beauty aid and purging remedy for skin and digestive issues, citing claims of clearing pimples and bilious complexion for ten cents. Included is a testimonial about Chanberlgin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting a two day cure for a two year old's diarrhoea and sale by L Burns, Druggist.
Clara Barton heads Red Cross relief in Havana aiding starving Cubans amid war shortages. Sister Bettina, Barton’s chief assistant, trains local women and oversees nurses, with 400 tons of food and clothes dispatched to Cuba. The piece notes ongoing suffering from famine, disease, and inadequate sanitation as Barton mobilizes aid and nurses to rescue women and children.
The piece argues good sleep shapes morality at home and notes few adults know true rest. It cites women aging from disturbed sleep, worsened by tea or coffee, and claims dark, well ventilated rooms restore youthful appearance and facial contours.
Chicago organizes a cat club of owners rather than felines to promote breeding and a yearly cat show. Mrs Leland Norton leads the effort with renowned Angoras and Persians. the Drexel kennels host 18 Felis catus, including Frances Willard's Tootsie and other famous pedigrees. The movement aims to classify cats and boost Chicago's standing in the feline world.
A noted tabby has become a bicycle enthusiast riding in a wicker basket on his mistress wheel during summer evenings on Chicago boulevards. At the Chicago Car club's first meeting held at Mrs. Norton home a month ago she was elected president. Dr. E M Hale may serve as honorary vice president. In spring Mrs Norton plans a trip to Denver and the Pacific coast to seek Angora cats imported by traders. Norton's luck kittie Munna is a jet black companion among white frolics.
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