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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
2
The report notes Alabama’s state election Monday with strong Democratic leanings. Gen Warner spoke Monday evening in Guernsey County politics. Trade centers report market improvement and promising fall trade. Northern tin supply shifts as a new Dakota find could revolutionize the tin trade.
In Ohio districts plume of spring floods shows improved health with few illnesses, while interior towns report more sickness. The fall election pits parties for working class support as J H Outhwaite earns Democratic congressional nomination in Franklin district. A big rainfall near Keyser West Virginia caused major damage worth 200000 dollars. Prohibitionists gain ground though leaders vary in consistency. Roscoe Conkling’s Senate bid gains steam if Republicans win the Legislature. Lapham’s term ends in March.
A man accused of wife beating was removed from Seymour jail by masked men and beaten, seen as a strong deterrent for the victim who is now described as unusually cautious. The piece notes political strife in West Virginia with Democratic splits and the Wheeling Register expelled from the party by rivals. It also mentions a claimed yellow fever vaccination breakthrough by Panama doctor L Girard who reportedly tested on himself with minor effects.
Democrats met at the Town Hall to form a Cleveland and Hendricks club. S.J. McMahon was chosen Chairman and W. A. Davis Secretary. Committees were appointed to organize and report soon as about 150 names have joined. Indications point to heavy work in the coming campaign.
Miners from Guernsey Belmont and Jefferson counties will hold a convention on the 15th to set a winter price scale and draft a new code of laws. One delegate per mine participates with voting power for every 25 men represented plus fractions. Credentials required. State disturbances to be discussed.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has created a pension fund of 25000 dollars annually for employees disabled by any cause. Those with ten or more years of service or who retire at 65 gain benefits, while retirees at 60 or workers rendered unable by infirmities receive protection. Pensions are graded by employment level with a longevity allowance of one percent for each year of service above ten.
In Cambridge on August 1 1884 the colored citizens formed a Blaine and Logan club. They denounced the August 7 ratification meeting as outside dictation and bossism, vowed to oppose boss rule, and pledged to report to newspapers and Senator Bruce.
A 19th century advertisement offers the Best Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises cure for piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by J R Downar. January 31 edition.
Rebecca Stout, 14, daughter of Levi Stout of near Olive Green Ohio, was killed when a log fell on her while helping stack straw. The 10 inch diameter log crushed her back and shoulders, breaking her neck, with death instant. The tragedy occurred Thursday July 31 as her family worked clearing posts. The body bled heavily, with the hemorrhage continuing into the evening.
Advert says Dr. Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam is the only sure cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. Warns not to neglect a cough as it may prove fatal and claims many lives saved. Sold in large family bottles for 50 cents by Frazi er Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
Four published songs including Blaine's Grand March by Wagner and Our Plumed Knight Leads the Way by Harrison Millard are advertised for sale. Each 40c individually, publishers propose a four-piece set postpaid for 60c to compile a list of piano and organ owners.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Frazier's Magic Ointment as a universal cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples hard and soft corns chapped lips and hands pimples and botches priced at 50 cents sold by druggists FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. Proprs.
A dramatic exchange unfolds in a New York setting as LT fears a saloon visit after a Brooklyn food poisoning disaster. A noble young woman comforts him, vowing they will face death together if fate brings danger.
PILES! PILES! PILES! One box has cured years of suffering. It absorbs tumors, stops itching, and provides instant relief. Prepared only for piles and itching of private parts. Sold by druggists and mailed for $1. FRAZIER MEDICINE, Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs Mary Dilley is ill with bilious fever. Several visitors and guests are listed, including Miss Eliza Arnold, Miss Bertha Bryan, and Mrs G M Yarnell. Birth announced to Lander Houseman on August 1. Sabbath school and church events planned, with a Presbyterians basket party next Saturday. Family gatherings mark Mr Shaw's 73rd birthday with a large dinner and gifts.
Claiming to cure liver and urinary ailments and to act as a tonic, Electric Bitters is advertised as the best purifier and regulator. The text promises quick, guaranteed results with money-back assurance and lists J.R. Downar as the seller at fifty cents per bottle.
EE Carson returns from Nebraska. Anna B Johnson of Winchester visits. Rev and Mrs Williams of New Athens among friends here. Miss Belle Anderson of Uniontown guests Miss Violet Scott. JT Carrothers and family move to Kansas. Rev D W Knight led quarterly services at Newton. Dr J K Ferguson of Barnesville did dental work. Lewis Huffman of Morning Star visits. Daniel Braniger and William Grimes advertise farm and town property for sale. Normal school under H M Knowles progresses well with attendee list.
The article lists birth months and ages at inauguration for U S presidents, noting October births for Arthur Hayes and Adams and various other birth months. It compares ages at inauguration and ranks presidents by age, mentioning military status and prior government service. It cites career totals for John Quincy Adams and references Cleveland Leader as the source.
A domestic journal invites ladies to send names and addresses of ten married ladies and 30 stamps for 1 cent to receive a year of The Housewife free. The paper aims to build a subscriber list and offers a regular price of one dollar per year. Rochester, New York. February 14, 1885.
A female focused medical book promises plain language guidance on diseases of the sex with delicate discussion. Published by the Rochester Publishing Co in Osburn Block Rochester New York, priced at $1 postpaid and endorsed by eminent lady physicians.
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tullohancock Pa suffered six years with asthma and bronchitis. She found relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery last October, and soon gained 50 pounds. Free trial at John R Downar’s Drug Store.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie line expands service to Lakeside and Put‑in‑Bay. Beginning August 5 the steamer American Eagle will depart Huron for Lakeside and Put‑in‑Bay at 9 00 A M with connections from Norwalk. Evening trips from Huron to Lakeside depart 7 10 P M with Lakeside arrivals at 8 30 P M. return by 5 00 A M. Tickets through baggage checked. Excursion rates in force. timetable uses central standard time.
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