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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
2
The Cambridge Herald lists Mahaffey and Oger as publishers with J P Mahaffey and T W Ogier as editor and business manager. Office location is Main St East Court Square in Cambridge Ohio. The paper notes its mailing status as second class matter.
Thursday April 25 1889 reports the death of Postmaster Pearson of New York City who died on Saturday. The notice notes his service and lokale implications for the mail department.
The prohibition amendment failed in Massachusetts this week by a 35 000 to 40 000 majority. Warm weather arrived early this year and the north reported several sunstrokes across multiple sections.
Word confirms all aboard the Danmark were saved after the ship sank two weeks ago due to a broken beam. About 700 passengers were aboard when the Missouri steamship rescued them.
Among many men named for the Democratic nomination Maj. Jonathan H. Wallace of New Lisbon Ohio stands out as well liked and capable. A former congress opponent of McKinley in a Republican district he is a lawyer who has served as District Judge and held other senior positions.
The Oklahoma beemers entered their Eldorado Monday drawing thousands from many areas. Land rush chaos follows with disputes over property leading to several deaths. Land offices are guarded by soldiers to maintain order as affairs remain unsettled and some claimants may be left out.
A Chicago dispatch notes Standard Oil has gained control of oil fields in northwestern Ohio and counties such as Belmont and Guernsey. The deal abandons Pennsylvania fields for Ohio, with pipelines and refineries to be soon in full operation. The move marks the largest acquisition by the company, asserting its status as the nation's largest business organization by scope and investment.
Bradstreets notes buyers scarce and prices at lows for months as activity falls in Boston New York and Philadelphia. Year start decline stands out though western holders stay hopeful. Fine fleeces suffer dull demand while Texas and California shearing begins and prices in the east remain firm but not paid.
The Cleveland Leader argues that civil service reform will spare Presidents like Harrison from office seekers, preserve national priorities, and curb political patronage. It claims reform strengthens the nation and will soon limit presidential burden by separating offices from politics.
The April crop report from the Agriculture Department highlights good winter grain conditions and strong farm animal health. Wheat seeding faced early delays in the Middle States and Ohio due to drought but later improved, with California seeing March showers boosting germination. Overall state readings sit near historical levels, with New York 94 and California 98. Farm animals show high condition values, and losses from disease remain below last year’s levels.
Reports from the Pittsburgh conference say a price scale reached by operators and miners is incorrect. The K of L reportedly accepted the 24 cent per ton cut while the Progressive Union balked. The current scale expires in May, leaving unclear next steps.
Public tests compare brands led by Royal and Patapsco Alam with high gas per ounce. Government chemist Prof Love reports Royal contains pure wholesome ingredients with no alum or phosphates, making it most economical and effective.
A rural item row reports Maywood Mathews Jr laid up with a cut foot and various village happenings. Several residents travel to New Concord on business while others visit Cambridge and Plainfield. A school term begins with Prof Angus and daughter Kate teaching this winter. Weather and crops show progress with blooming orchards and fair pastures. A birthday surprise for William McKee on the 21st is noted.
R P Douglass of Pittsburg visited town for a few days. M A Brown and family moved west. R J Gregg studies telegraphy at Oberlin Ohio. ZD Lovejoy returned to depot duties. CM Trace was ill and confined at home. Muskingum County Teachers Association meets next Saturday. Spitzer Co of Toledo bought $6000 town hall bonds. Union Literary Society hosted a large audience Friday. Cambridge horse jockeys frequent our town. Visitors included Miss Lillie Maharry Cambridge and Miss Ada Cockins Rixville. Ice cream social etiquette noted among local youths.
For nearly fifty years Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has been the most popular cough remedy worldwide. Surging demand shows it as the best specific for colds coughs and throat and lung diseases.
Leepage and W Barton begin for Virginia next week. M M Collins planted an acre of onions this spring. Glenn Hawes attends school at Byesville this summer. Miss Jennie McKinley visits Mrs Hickles of Blue Bell. B Milone of Galligher improves his farm here. Harmony church preached to a large crowd last Sunday night. Miss Martha Shepler of Blue Bell visits Aunt Mrs John Hawes. Allen Deeren of Blue Bell leaves for Ada to attend college. Local youths enjoyed a Cambridge church concert Thursday night. all report a good time.
There is widespread catarrh thought incurable until recent years. Doctors once treated locally, but science shows it is constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally with a money back offer and testimonials.
Morristown area buzzes as Josephus McCall, long ill, confesses to killing his brother Thomas 14 years ago and dumping the body in an abandoned well on their farm. He later filled the well, raising hopes an imminent deathbed revelation would confirm the tale, though officials and residents await a precise examination.
A guaranteed safe plan offers relief or purchase-price return. Buy Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat lung chest ailments from D. M. Hawthorne’s Drug Store. Trial bottles available.
Moses Lyman a New York farmer created a pasteboard and wood puzzle from his pig-raising experiences. A Pennsylvania firm planned to patent and mass produce it after hearing of the toy. The venture reportedly earned a fortune in just three months, with profits unseen by long-time literary figures.
From all Ohio stations the B and O R R will sell excursion tickets to Dayton for the 6 A R Department of Ohio meeting. One lowest limited first class fare for the round trip, good going only on April 22 23 and 24 and returning by trains leaving Dayton by April 27 1889. For details contact B and O R R agents.
The Glothier and Furnisher argues for steady advertising rather than spasmodic bursts. It compares eating at every meal to consistent ads, noting that dull periods demand more publicity to maintain notice and avoid famine in business.
The notice touts Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with a full refund guarantee if results are unsatisfactory. It also quotes a religious reading urging debt payment and condemning debt dodging within the church.
Advertisements tout Swift's Specific as a vegetable remedy that cures cancer and blood poison. Letters from various towns including Wacissa Florida and Atlanta Georgia claim patients and relatives were cured, with notes of weight gain and restored health after nine bottles. Sent for a book and addressed to The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
A Wheeling Register letter from Martin's Ferry schools superintendent urges treating health education as essential in common schools. It argues states should empower children with mechanical knowledge to develop mineral resources, valuing draughtsmen engineers and inventors born from daily exposure to materials and tools. Epwin E Sparks signs the letter.
Excursion tickets to New York City at very low round trip rates will be sold from Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh for the Centennial inauguration of George Washington to be held April 29 and 30, 1889. B and O R R offers additional April 27 and 28 trains with routes via Washington Baltimore Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.
Advertisement touts a universal salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 25 cents per box. No date beyond a 1888 reference.
Local ad touts Ogier's Book Store for bargains on Plush Albums Family Bibles and Psalmer Hymn Books with emphasis on low prices and best deals in town.
Ogier's boasts elegant Plush Frames and cheap stock on Fine Stationery school supplies including Crayons Slates Inks Pencils. The shop also promises a good stock of blank books to start the New Year in business.
The store announces a sixty day stock reduction with planned bargains on goods. The action aims to clear inventory and attract customers seeking discounted items.
This spring we present a vast stock of suits ranging from durable $3.75 to $5.00 and business wear $5.00 to $8.00. Dress suits arrive in black, grey, striped or check, priced $8.00 to $12.00. Fine dress suits include 3 or 4 button Cutaways, Prince Alberts in silk mixed cassimeres and Worsted weaves, offered from $12.00 to $92.50.
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