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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1883
Page
2
It is estimated the current U S wool clip will reach 20 000 000 pounds. Poultry product value last year exceeded cereals by 560 000 000. New Mexico has no woolen mills yet 12 000 000 sheep inhabit its borders.
The report notes J. A. Harris has earned $63,000 this year from his orange groves, signaling steady income for Southern citrus.
The New Jersey Legislature passed a law banning cigarette sales to boys under 15 with the measure taking effect on July 1. The act targets sellers and imposes penalties for violations.
Peoria Illinois collects more revenue from distilled spirits than any other city or district in the country, a claim noted in local discussions of tax and trade.
The Miller's National Association reports a wheat crop shortage of 107000000 this year across 21 states. Cholera reaches Mexico prompting calls for U S quarantine posts. Wyoming oil finds spark a boom and compare to Pennsylvania. The John Morgan command survivors reunion in Lexington Kentucky recalls Civil War loyalties. They still favor the South.
State law prohibits employing children in factories and the Inspector faces a strong hurdle as many youths seek work and adjust ages to gain employment, complicating enforcement.
Postage stamps launching October first feature portraits including Franklin on one cent, Jackson on two cent, Washington on three cent, Garfield on five cent, Lincoln on six cent, Stanton on seven cent, Jefferson on ten cent, Clay on twelve cent, Scott on fifteen cent, Hamilton on thirty cent, and Perry on ninety cent.
The United States holds the most gold, with $198,000,000 in metal. The Bank of France follows with $193,375,000, making the U S lead by $4,625,000.
Mexico begins a major forestry program with a contract to plant 4,000,000 trees in the Valley of Mexico over four years starting next March. The contractor will receive $200,000 and must maintain the trees for two years. Plant varieties include ash willow poplar mountain cypress and acacias. The plan funds forestry study by agricultural graduates and promotes distribution of fruit trees and translations of arboriculture works and German forestry laws.
The New York Times reports three hundred forty four letters from across the country asking who is favored for the 1884 presidential nomination. Blaine leads Republicans with 105 mentions while Tilden leads Democrats with 24 mentions along with other candidates like Bayard and Hancock.
A historic rise of the National Civil Guards in Spain ends bands of robbers. Twenty thousand foot and five thousand horse guards patrol principal routes and towns in dark blue uniforms. They meet trains, protect travelers, assist citizens, and use special powers for swift discipline.
The first general census in India reports a population of 258,891,810, nearly five times the U S population. The census notes a male population that exceeds females by about 6 million.
The record lists per capita coffee use in 1882 showing 8.25 pounds for the country, 1.46 pounds for ten, and 3.04 pounds for France in 1879 with 0.99 in England. It notes the Netherlands at 17.90, Belgium 9.15, Norway 7.73, and Cape Colony with unclear value.
A Washington county native writes about state fairs, while 27 Ohio counties skip fairs this year. Barnesville's Superintendent Peck is named Ohio State Teachers' Association secretary. Sheridan’s mother still lives in Somerset at 83. Cincinnati detectives arrest a counterfeit dealer J W Broyles. A five foot catfish weighing 864 pounds is caught by Thomas Killgore near Bellaire. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows prepares an August reunion in Columbus with concerts, parade, picnic and banquet. The Ohio screen commission meets in Bellaire and plans sessions at Martin’s Ferry and Bridgeport over grievances. The St Clair tunnel progresses and Maj McCann’s tunnel project continues. Rev Mr Torry of Cleveland reports vivid visions of heaven with three young companions and a scene of radiant glory and exclusion of two girls from entry.
A Cadiz Sentinel report estimates farmer losses in Harrison county from tariff cuts on wool near 66 000 dollars this season, with state losses over a million. Cadiz Republican notes wool prices rising to 33 34 cents with higher futures, while Belmont and Muskingum counties show varied 30 33 cent ranges and Harrison county finer wools at 5 to 500 cents. Georgian?
A New York Tribune report portrays Zoar in Tuscarawas County as a cooperative village where residents share wealth and control the town. About 300 inhabitants once fixed since 1817, with a common treasury funding essentials and a five member elected board. Worship follows Friends precepts and marriages are regarded as sacred.
A list of county locations and start dates for one week sessions. Harrison county at Freeport and Muskingum county at Zanesville begin Monday August 20. Washington county at Marietta and Noble county at Caldwell begin August unknown. Coshocton county at Coshocton begins Monday August 6.
The piece describes the Adventist origins about 1844 with Millerites, the shift from predicted endings to present prophecy, and early activities in Middletown and Rochester. It notes missions to Europe, Battle Creek sanitarium, and various languages, plus local efforts in New York by Rev. William J. Boynton. It ends with a plate showing prophecy fulfilled and the belief in an approaching end.
The piece urges wool growers to improve organization, form county societies, and align with the State association. It notes current depressions stem from poor organization and strong manufacturer cohesion, offering help from A. J. Sprague to supply constitutions and by laws. It also cites reviews and essays in the North American Review and related commentary.
Household tips from Minneapolis housekeeper cover bedbug poison using oil of sassafras wormwood or pennyroyal to repel ants brighten glassware with soft paper sunshine in rooms to aid health salt Prevents ink stains when applied promptly scatter grass on carpet before sweeping tobacco tea kills worms in flower pots aids plants threading a needle improves sight over white surfaces scrub floors with old broom and strong lye then mop with warm water
A letter from Charles W. Watts of West Somers New York credits Parker's Tonic with curing years of dyspepsia after ineffective remedies. The article notes the product will be renamed Parker's Tonic with the same formula, warns against counterfeit ginger substitutes, and cites G R Cole as a Carmel druggist witness.
The Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway announces an excursion to the Soldiers' Home on August 8 1883. Enjoy a pleasant trip with low fares and convenient train times as shown on the bill. Apply at the nearest agent for details.
A rough notice urges readers to distrust vague health advice and to consult Dr. Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy from a Renoud New York address. It mentions Peter Lawler of Darton Massachusetts as a long time resident and employee praised for his health despite chronic illness.
The Philadelphia wool market shows minimal activity with cautious selling and few full-line negotiations. Buyers operate sentimentally, consignors report slow demand, though some sales include 15,000 hds Ohio XX 30,000 hds Ohio X Nou 12,000 hds Ohio NX 12,005 hds Ohio X and above 45,000 hds Michigan N and 5,000 hds Ohio Selected.
A historical notice lists Cambridge Market entries with various goods and prices such as meal, eggs, butter, chickens, and seeds. It includes corrected weekly byline J C R W Lipsey and mentions births on July 29 and July 20, 1883 to local families.
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