23 Aug 1890
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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1890
Page
1
The piece cites Tarowana bands selling at premiums as proof of Indiana’s finances under Democratic rule while accusing Republicans of misstating debt figures. It notes a census report gap from 1 June and questions political motives behind ballot and registration law disputes. It also mentions a weather bulletin and a Bedalia Missouri meeting promoting tariff reform and an income tax.
Reports describe a gas explosion in Shelby County Indiana, with eerie images of flames, uprooted trees, and blackened terrain. The event fuels widespread fear and a sense that the underground threat could erupt again anywhere, unsettling residents beyond the immediate area.
The Indiana official bulletin reports cash and funds on hand totaling 4 878 892 57 dollars as of June 1. State Treasurer Lemcke calls the figure a surprise and says no cash or assets remain. residents seek to know what happened to the money and where it went.
The New York Tribune a former proponent of Republicans pledges to reconsider army pension funding. It argues expenditures may be excessive and notes veterans show no demand for higher sums beyond current appropriations. The paper accuses Republican politicians and press of courting veterans only for votes.
General Raum issues approved guidance for soldiers seeking pensions under the act of June 27, 1890. Pensions commence from filing. pre June 27, 1890 declarations are invalid. Requirements include honorable discharge, minimum ninety days service, and permanent inability to earn support. Rates vary by dependents, widow, and child, with maximum fees capped at ten dollars.
Special to the world. News from Ava Missouri reports that Gov Hovey lost the Grand Army Commander in Chief race, amid Republican distrust of his pension stance. Admin Republicans claim Indiana delegates joined other states to block his candidacy, marking a coordinated effort to defeat him.
A Florida reader reports rapid cure from Herema after six bottles Swift's Specific. A second testimonial from Fairfield Illinois says pimples and blotches disappeared after two bottles. Treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free by Swift's Specific Co. Atlanta.
A fragmentary ad and poem tell of rowing against current to reach land, interlaced with a narcotized ghostly sermon on judgment and salvation. The text includes an Ohio newspaper imprint and a medical pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure with a notarized testimonial, plus a Dr. King's Discovery promotion.
Pocket News notes Pike county Republicans endorse FB Posey for Congress. A leading question at New Harmony discusses dog muzzles. Indiana's railroads rose in value by 3 521 5142 according to the State Board of Equalization. The new census places Indiana population at about 2 200 000, up 221 699 since 1880. The center of population is expected near Jennings county. Loyal League officers elected include Catonel Robert Hawthorn lieutenant colonel G W Pinney major Sam Stackey adjutant George D Martin quartermaster Isaac Wiggins. General Baptist Association to meet at Grayshurch Petersburgh the Friday before the fourth Sunday in August at 10 a m with basket dinner Sunday.
A Heilman Indiana reader clarifies he is not a F M B A delegate and remains a Democrat. He states he would have voted for W F Parrett at the convention, implying Republican misalignment and political loyalties in 1890.
Accoxpine discusses free list enlargement with M Halstead linking protection of industries to stronger protection and greater liberty. The House lacked a quorum Tuesday but still processed substantial business with no objections raised.
A short health notice claims many life failures stem from heart and lung weaknesses. It links symptoms from lungs to brain and stomach and promotes Mr Miles New Cure for heart and lungs sold by G O Wilde with a free treatise. Ends with a joke about straw hats.
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin recovered from neuralgia rheumatism and stomach and liver troubles after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed a eight year leg sore with three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio cured five fever sores with one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box of Bucklen's Amica Salve. A kitchen girl famine is noted at Madison.
Druggists report Restorative Nervine rapid sales and universal satisfaction for headaches nervousness sleeplessness sexual debility and memory issues. Taylor Bros Bryan Ambery Murphy Battlecreek Woodworth Fort Wayne and others confirm brisk demand. Free trial bottles and a book on Nervous Diseases are offered by G O Wilde who guarantees the remedy. Eight Shelbyville residents are dismantling fences.
Advertises a 25 cent box remedy claimed to speedily cure burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. For sale by any druggist dated April 1.
An old patent medicine claim states the pills act on the liver stomach and bowels via the nerves. They speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Suitable for men women and children. 30 doses or 25 cents. Samples free at G. O. Wilde.
A preacher who rails at neighbors' failings is the one likely to receive the largest salary. Sermons often become platforms for a clergyman to showcase literary attainments rather than spiritual guidance.
English Spavin Laniment removes lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints and sprains. Save 50 cents with one bottle. War rented. Sold by G O Wilde druggist in Boonville Indiana.
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