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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1883
Page
2
The Daily Times issues a one day only evening edition due to late patent plates. The Sanitary Committee of the Town Council is urged to act after alarming reports on town conditions. Indiana bans hogs within one hundred feet of dwellings to curb cholera fears and promote cleanliness.
A weather prophet asserts that years ending in 9, 0, or 1 will be extremely dry, while endings 1, 3, 4, 5, or 6 bring extreme wetness. Ends 7 or 5 show ordinary balance, 2 brings early spring, L signals late spring, and end in d note great floods.
The Democratic County Convention will be held at Washington west Monday August 13th. Primaries on Saturday. Each township and precinct gets three delegates, Millwood and Oxford four, Wills five. A delegate to the Judicial Convention remains to be fixed. A central committeeman will be chosen.
A letter to the editor denounces the Herald as not a Democratic but a partisan Republican paper. The writer complains of personal attacks and urges the paper to stop abusing individuals with differing views. The piece calls for a return to a family oriented Republican stance.
The Muskingum delegation faced control efforts by Lawyer sia at the Judicial Convention. Delegates report that sia tried to influence outcomes and opposed east end delegates. Porhaye Phillips appears independent, raising questions whether he should be defeated or limited to a single term.
The year ending June 30 reports breadstuffs exports surpassing 200 million dollars, about 25 million more than the prior year and 60 million less than 1880 81. Demand for next year is projected near 150 million bushels, combining wheat and flour, near the three year average, with last year’s value unlikely to be exceeded.
The passage discusses Earth's motion around the sun at 31,000 miles per hour and its voyage through space. It notes the solar system moving toward Hercules, millions of miles per year, and compares cosmic scales to everyday travel, highlighting a vast, star studded universe.
The Ohio State Fair at Columbus plans night exhibitions under fifty electric lights and cheap railway excursions by Baltimore & Ohio lines. The 1880s event features expanded buildings, a monster hundred horsepower engine, and upgraded livestock housing, aiming for record attendance and state-wide interest. The State Board of Agriculture emphasizes improvements in agriculture, horticulture, stock breeding, and the mechanic arts. Plans highlight new halls for machinery, farm products, textiles, fruits, flowers, fine arts, and music, with liberal premiums to attract top exhibits.
The Jefferson 9 Cor Ohio State Journal notes wool sales in Londonderry townships reach 85 cents per pound with 500,000 pounds produced in Brookfield Rich Hill and Spencer Town Lips, about one quarter sold. Half the clip in the county has sold for 33 to 45 cents, with some finer grades at 50 cents, and producers expect further reductions as farmers consider shifting to farming and cattle raising.
Baltimore plans a grand Oriole festivities carnival week with electric light displays and a bold expo spirit. The city touts rapid transport, half fare rates on the Baltimore and Ohio system, and unprecedented attractions to rival New Orleans and Chicago events. The effort showcases local business enthusiasm and aims to draw visitors from afar.
Dr Hamlin, a missionary in Constantinople, argued cholera is not contagious and that diet and exposure to drafts trigger many cases. He details a laudanum based mix for incipient diarrhea and a strong formula with opium, capsicum, ginger, and cardamom for vomiting, plus the Fitzgerald cholera mixture with cinnamon, opium, capsicum, camphor, chloroform, and brandy for severe cases.
Farmers Companion advises culling poor stock and keeping only the best breeders. Choose a top purebred cock with three hens, hatch eggs, and winter thriving flocks. Cleanliness matters. whitewash perches and sand floors. Recommended breeds include Plymouth Rocks, Gamecocks, Leghorns, and Brahmas for market size, egg production, hardiness, and motherhood.
A personal tale from West Somers New York details dyspepsia lasting fifteen years and a round of false remedies. Parker's Ton ic, soon renamed Parker's tonic, is praised for curing the sufferer and endorsed by a Carmel pharmacist, with Hiscox and Co urging buyers to look for the signature on the wrapper.
Harvesting is nearly complete with a large hay crop gathered. W L Knouff is pleased while the schoolhouse site in Coon Run District remains disputed. Ice cream was served Saturday evening by Mr Smith to local youths. B G Anderson, once reported fatally injured by a rock, is expected to recover. Local break-ins have occurred but no successful thefts yet. Williams of Freeport lectured at the Presbyterian church and raised about 38 000 or 39 000 for temperance. Thomas Roach, a wagon maker, plans to move to Arizona Territory for his future home.
Mrs J J McCollum of Licking county visits friends here. Todd Bros moved their saw mill to George Scott farm and stay for some time. Wool sells from 3 53 to 55 cents per pound. Dr Blair attends Mrs John Ford who has been dangerously ill. Copperheads numerous locally with several killed. Miss Flora Davis of W Va visits parents here. School began at Rock Hill Monday. Mrs O G Bonnell of Licking co visits relatives. Mrs Alex McCollum spent last week with father Jas Smith of Washington. Mrs Joseph Temple and family of Ubrichsville visit relatives. Isaac McCollum, cutting hay, mowed off the legs of dog L O Vance who has been absent in Town. Latterly, farmer hay crops fine. weather favorable. little injured by rain or floods. Wheat harvest over. hills ring with mower sounds.
Little Charlie Bradden is very ill with diphtheria and the whooping cough remains widespread among children. Miss Ida Yeo travels to Kimbolton for Normal studies while Mrs Rebecca Kirkwood visits relatives in Cambridge. J A Burnworth attends Normal school at Cambridge. Eri S Bennett visits Harrison County. farmers report heavy hay crop and harvesting finished. The new 30 by 40 foot schoolhouse in District No 3 (Armstrong's) is near completion with carpenters to begin. Toney has bought extra lands for playgrounds. Lydick and Son of Quaker City hold the contract.
The warning warns against listening to insubstantial tips when illness flares. It urges readers to buy Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from a druggist or write to the doctor in Ronkonkoma New York for guidance. The ad emphasizes kidney or liver trouble as possible unseen causes.
The editor of the New Era and family visited Cambridge Ohio last week noting a boom in manufacturing, new business rooms, and handsome residences. The town now features a $65,000 school building and an $85,000 courthouse, among the finest in the state, signaling continued prosperity.
Classified ad notes cures for nervous debility mental anxiety and depression of spirits by German Invig orator. Signals sale by John Downar date June 14 5m. indicates self abuse diseases treated by remedy and urges purchase through the listed dealer.
Local notes report the Stafford camp meeting begins August fifteenth while Meigs county reports grasshopper outbreaks damaging crops and a storm last week damaged farms near Belle Valley. Revenue receipts in July for Cincinnati district totaled 714097 dollars and 65 cents. A Caldwell Pair Grounds project spans 47 acres west of town. John W Bookwalter exhibits rare world tour collection at Springfield opera house valued over 30000 dollars. A Coshocton resident notes James McCleary showcased a remarkable vegetable production south of town. Swazy Guiler of Mast Union presents twin ears of corn, one red one white, grown from same stalk.
Old Berkshire Mills Carron Mass April 27 1482 reports Peter Lawler a long time employee and trusted town resident for seventeen years with fifteen years service. Although described with chronic illness he is in apparent good health. Notice signed by President Con. O. Brown.
The Wool market shows higher activity this week as manufacturers buy freely, especially unwashed and New Mexico grades, with strong demand and prices above earlier levels in many interior markets. Dealers anticipate a stronger season, while woolen goods remain in weak demand and producers reduce stocks to stabilize the market.
At the bride's parents residence in Center township the wedding of Mr Jediah Shipman and Miss Matilda Sparrowgrove was conducted by Rev H S Jackson on August 2 1883.
The Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis Railway announces an excursion to the Soldiers' Home on August 8, 1883. Low fares apply with convenient train times. inquire at nearest agent for details. Pleasant trip and delightful time guaranteed by P C S L Ry. 3t.
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