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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1885
Page
2
A current of public opinion runs against the liquor traffic as it faces growing resistance. The text suggests fanaticism and hypocrisy hinder progress, but the underlying mood gradually carves a path toward curtailment.
The article notes tense competition among Zanesville Sandusky Mansfield Yellow Springs Canton and Tiffin to house the intermediate penitentiary with a projected cost of 600000. It states a preference for Zanesville if Cambridge loses the bid.
George R. Tingle, son of Judge Tingle, appointed by President Cleveland as agent of the government at the seal fisheries in Alaska. He will sail from San Francisco for his new post on or about May 10, receiving a salary of 3900 dollars annually.
Dynamiters again scare Londoners with another blast attempt last week. A few officials sustained cuts and bruises but no serious injuries. Buildings remain standing amid England’s widespread trouble and fear of death by one’s own action.
A major rainfall last week dumped heavy rain across southeast Kansas and northern Texas causing widespread flooding of lowlands and extensive property damage. The storm followed a cyclone that destroyed buildings, killed livestock, ruined crops, and claimed several lives.
European migrants continue to seek homes in the south and southwest with starter funds. In Eastern Ohio, miners strike over a 50 cent per ton rate, with no clear path to compromise as operators cite competition with the Hocking Valley syndicate. Delegates Turner and Harrison attend meetings at Bridgeport and Bellaire to coordinate with the McMahon Creek miners and the Trades Assembly in Wheeling.
A speaker denounces licensed liquor sales as parasitic and argues for absolute Prohibition to end the rum trade. He cites Vineland and Greeley colonies as proof, warns of ruin to homes and commerce, and urges a new party to fight for national Prohibition.
Frazier's Root Bitters is described as a strictly medicinal remedy affecting the liver kidneys and aiding bowel regularity. Sold by druggists for 1.00 by FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. Cleveland Ohio with owners listed as props. May 22 edition.
Caldwell Republican recalls 1816 style winter in the current year with a persistently cold, stormy pattern. January to December are described as anomalously frost filled, freezing buds and destroying crops including corn. Farmers faced seed prices from 4 to 5 dollars per bushel for the following year.
Piles cure claims quick relief for blind bleeding and itching piles with a box curing up to 20 years’ standing. Ointment absorbs tumors, relieves itching, acts as poultice, and provides instant relief. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 from Frazer Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
Warranty deeds with and without dower justice blanks soldiers pension blanks and judgment notes offered for sale at this office.
A testimonial from J M Gaines of Gaines South Carolina extols Brown's Tron Bitters as a permanent remedy for dyspepsia and liver and kidney trouble. The ad warns against temporary medicines that worsen condition.
John Kramer of Cincinnati Ohio reports a seven year leg ulcer finally cured after using Swift's Specific starting January 1884. He says he took 33 large bottles and now his legs are sound and well, claiming the remedy saved him from an early grave.
A 24 year old man with a three year blood taint and near total loss of his nose received eight bottles of 8.8.8. after failing to improve with Tennessee physicians. The remedy produced a complete and lasting cure with no relapse over two years, reported by C. P. Priestly, a Huntington Tennessee druggist, January 3, 1883.
U S as a lotion reports swift's Specific used as a wash for ulcers and skin diseases with rapid improvements. Testimony from R O Bean and Mrs Oliver Ifardman cites blood purification and cancer treatment with the medicine. Claims are presented as information for readers to test themselves. free treatise on blood and skin diseases offered by mail.
A local shop claims reliability and seeks to secure agency for the celebrated King’s New Discovery for consumption. The ad offers a guaranteed cure for throat chest and lung ailments and invites customers to call for a free trial. Clothing items are offered as mail merchandise at one cent per ounce.
Griggs' Glycerine Salve advertised as a universal healer for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles tetter and related sores with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by J. M. McGill. May 1 84 ly.
A historical weekly inventory lists eggs, butter, lard, salt, honey and various seeds including clover, timothy, orchard, bluegrass, potatoes, millet and alfalfa. It notes quantities such as pecks, barrels and pounds with scattered archaic spellings.
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