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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1883
Page
2
Judge W Q Gresham of Indiana named Postmaster General filling General Howe’s vacancy. Postal cards cut writing paper demand by 12 to 15 million dollars yearly since their introduction, reflecting a shift in communications practice.
A state convention of miners is called to meet in Columbus on May first. Representation will be one delegate for every fifty miners or fraction thereof. The body will consider questions of direct interest to miners across the state.
The Internal Revenue Bureau holds about fifty million dollars in stamps that will become unusable under the new tariff and tax law. To avoid replacing the stock, officials decided to print the new values on the faces of the stamps.
A wild potato species was discovered on the table lands of southwestern Arizona at 8000 to 12000 feet. It is praised for superior taste compared with the best cultivated potatoes. Trials are under way to cultivate it at the California State Agricultural School.
The measure mandates railroads in Missouri post a new schedule at three visible depot locations twenty days before any freight rate increase. Violating the act carries a penalty of 500 dollars.
A law takes effect May 1 across Russia governing minor labor in factories. Children under twelve may not be employed at all. Those aged twelve to fifteen must not work more than eight hours daily and must attend school at least three hours per day.
Governor Charles Poster names Moses M. Granger of Zanesville George K Nash of Columbus J F Dickman of Cleveland John MccCaully of Tiffin and C D Martin of Lancaster to the Supreme Court Commission They will take offices April 17 With Granger Nash and Dickman as Republicans and MccCaully and Martin as Democrats.
The New York Sun reports a French court record study comparing education and crime. Among 25 000 wholly illiterate people five were criminals, among 25 000 who could read and write six were criminals, and among 25 000 with higher instruction fifteen were criminals. Relapses into crime were more common among the educated.
An exchange notes that despite a surface sense of business prosperity, first quarter failures rose sharply from 1881 and 1882. Total failures reached 3,189 with liabilities around 42.24 million and assets near 23.76 million, with wide regional variance in average liabilities.
Demorest's Monthly notes the NYSE with over a thousand members and seats worth about thirty thousand dollars each totaling thirty million. It cites high admission wealth, an extra legal board, daily high volume trades, and a national vice of gambling driven by phantom speculation fueling panics.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Thompson of North Salem marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on April 4 1883 with a large family reunion. The couple married April 4 1833 and their descendants include eight children thirty five grandchildren and several relatives present. Guests included Mrs Katie Carpenter Mrs Eliza J Culbertson and Mrs Isabel Bethel among others with gifts such as a gold headed cane and a purse from friends.
Belmont county reports a sheep disease resembling blind staggers is killing stock. The Belmont County Teachers Association meets in St Clairsville in April. Zane township Ohio yields about 30000 dollars yearly in maple sugar and molasses. Ex Senator Thurman of Columbus breaks his arm after a fall at home.
A temperance column argues beer harms health and family life. Citing doctors, the piece claims beer causes disease, liver overtaxation, and bad milk from nursing mothers. It notes beer's link to crime and cites physicians from Chicago, London, Milwaukee, and general English medical opinion.
State Board of Agriculture announces a live stock sale at the Columbus fair from September 3 to 7 1883. Entries close June 16 with twenty five cents per animal, and only registered stock may qualify. catalogues will be issued after entry closing for purchasers to review. Officials Chamberlain and Fleming sign the notice.
A Western paper claims no cure is faster for some sick men than office application. It recommends Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup for coughs and colds as a highly successful remedy in many cases.
A sermon excerpt argues there is no divine endorsement for political bosses and calls for self control. It contrasts good and bad traits as bosses and cites Rev James Chambers of Calvary Presbyterian Church Harlem and Rev S P Lewis of St Louis. Parker's Ginger Tonic is advertised as a versatile family remedy with claims of vigor and health benefits.
A 1879 experiment split seasoned timber and set pieces in sand and clay with top end up and down. Results varied by species: in sand the reverse and bottom end down sometimes decayed more. in clay some species favored top end down or bottom end down, others showed no difference.
Dr Kennedy claims his Favorite Remedy combines nature’s own cures. The tonic, offered from Rondout New York, promises to ease liver kidneys bowels and blood for one dollar. Advertises home earnings for ads and work from Winkisex Co at Fulton Street New York in 19th century notice style.
Old Berkshire Mills in Canton Mass dated April 27 1582 notes Peter Lawler has lived here for seventeen years and worked fifteen with a good standing in town. It states a chronic illness has persisted but now he appears healthy and includes a teaser about a valuable case published in another column.
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