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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1890
Page
2
The article notes a new Peoples party formed in Iowa by farmers and Union Labor men seeking influence in fall elections. It mentions rising reciprocity ideas favored by some Republicans, debates over capital punishment and life imprisonment, and widespread political interest in farmers movements that could reshape state legislatures.
An authority notes that U S trade with South American nations is hindered by a common practice: these countries demand and obtain long credits, conducting business slowly with a single annual settlement. European dealers have capitalized on this by offering credit terms to reap benefits.
The New York Central strike remains unsettled and not broken, with passenger trains and some freight moving but at a disadvantage. A new switchmen strike in Buffalo arises, not involving the Knights of Labor, adding complications. Grand Master Powderly is mediating efforts to settle as the Vanderbilt System faces possible spread of trouble.
The Columbus Farmers Convention last week aimed to consolidate farmers organizations in the state. No political entry decision was made, but the group plans to back only candidates who align with the new agenda. If unsuccessful, a Farmers party may emerge next year. Ohio farmers are invited to join regional and national efforts.
The Commercial Gazette warns sealskin industry tensions with Great Britain risk peace. The N Y Sun outlines anti Jewish laws in Russia targeting Jews from rural areas to high education, criticizing bankers and urging capitalists to intervene to aid persecuted Jews.
Washington notes a rainy Sunday while residents visit friends in Kimbolton Morristown Senecaville and Flushing. A Fair Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday August 30 at 1 pm. Wm H Baxter opens a saloon after the prohibition repeal. Local residents plan a trip to Freeport to hear Rev. Dr Talmadge. Joseph Betts buys 46 acres near Cambridge. Quarterly meeting of M E Church set for Saturday and Sunday with Rev. Dr Mills. Judge Barber conducts lunacy inquest into Mrs Marcissia Clements and she is to be sent to a state asylum.
News notes show Mr Rhodes hosting C F s brother, Peter DeHart visiting family, and several travelers like James Koehnlein from Martins Ferry calling on friends. Dr Wm Black and wife toured Kimbolton. Miss Maud Clark returned to Bolivar. others attend picnics, marriages, and religious services while reporting minor injuries and job changes.
Eggs 12 cents and butter 10 cents. Samuel Proctor moved to J. L. Jones property. Rain brings farmers joy while several cows die from salt water in wells. Samuel Proctor loses valuable cow due to salt water intake. G. W. Gibson wins fill contract near Hicks coal mine for 24 dollars. Lin ton meeting attendees include J. W. Carr delegate to M P annual conference at Attica Ohio on Sept 11. E Sears arraigned in Common Pleas Court for 100 dollars over alley closures. complaint by J. P. Carnes. Michael Bumgardner’s house burned last Thursday insured for 450 dollars.
John Brokaw and family visit Bethel Bortons while Miss Mattie Bonnell returns from Cambridge Normal. Mrs. Mary Taylor visits Miss Jennie Anderson in Cambridge. William Harford returns from Lebanon after attending National Normal University. Ralph Wirick and Miss Hattie Tedrick attend Epworth League Convention at Burrs Mills. Miss Anna B Johnson sails to Chautauqua and Niagra Falls on return. C L Taylor graduates from National Penn Art Hall and Business College of Delaware Ohio. Autumn nears but roads remain poor and must be repaired for Fall travel.
Miss Maud Secrest of Senecaville visits friends. 63 certificate applicants at Cambridge. 45 succeed. Epworth League invited all for next Sunday. School photos taken Thursday. Mithone grove camp meeting ends. seeking other parts. Clyde Secrest of Senecaville injures arm at school. Rev. Dixon speaks to Epworth League last Thursday. Samuel Boswell of Cambridge sells copies of The Cyclopedia of American Biography. Barn destroyed by fire. ten tons of hay burned. cause unknown. Mr and Mrs Joseph Watson injured after buggy upset returning from Trail Run camp meeting.
D Hawthorne druggist promotes Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. He claims long selling success and universal satisfaction and offers a refund if results are unsatisfactory.
At Lakeside on July 1 and 2 the Ohio State Teachers Association created a Legislative Committee to push pro school reform. They endorse township and county wide systems with a County Superintendent, township boards, ward principals, and township high schools, plus state normal schools and a State Board of Education.
The rainy spell benefits local vegetation. C F Camp plans adding to his home. C F Camp attended Cambridge meeting as Central Committeeman. F W Carpenter greets a newborn at home this Sabbath. Mrs A T Miller and family back in Sandusky after two months away. Alexander Fulton and family of Cumberland visited relatives here. A T Miller and J T Aplin families and Miss M E Miller were guests of Dr G D Miller. G A R picnic moved to N 1 Conner’s grove north of town.
Guaranteed relief for throat and chest complaints including consumption bronchitis asthma and whooping cough. Pleasant to taste and safe to use. Free trial at D. M. Hawthorne's drug store with purchase price protection if unsatisfied.
Antrim reports repair work at a resident home by Wr. Bowers. Eggs sell at 12 cents per dozen and butter at 9 cents per pound. Normal school closed last Friday. Wm. Lindsey travels to Parsons Kansas on business. Miss Forsythe from Middletown visits A. L. Gill. No preaching at U P church last Sabbath. A L Gill paints the new district No 7 schoolhouse. Mack Pulley buys Thos George farm of 10 acres for 1350 dollars. Band boys perform Saturday night and the Antrim Cornet Band plays for the Pennyroyal reunion. Mrs Harriet Cunningham to move to Barnesville. Florence Sanborn of Stevens Point visits G. W. Sanborn. Miss Dade and Miss Mallie Thompson visit Huntingston West Virginia. An ice cream festival at Pleasant Valley schoolhouse Saturday evening to raise funds for a school bell. All invited.
The text touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as restoring color and vitality to weak and gray hair. It asserts healing and cleansing properties prevent dandruff buildup and cure all scalp diseases. It claims to be the best and most economical hair dressing.
The North Western Miller reports dry weather in the corn region and a short oats crop driving a rise in wheat with lower grades. London shows weather improving for England's crop. France faces storms with wheat estimates dropping to 280 million bushels and a 70 million bushel import need. Domestic wheat hits the dollar. traders foresee flour advances this week.
A pointed argument highlights a woman’s daily tasks across a year from meals and dishes to school routines and child care. The speaker lists hundreds of acts and countless wishes, challenging the notion that she “has nothing to do.”
John Scott of Havenville reported to a Mansfield News reporter that his horse died suddenly on a Loudonville trip after four miles on the road. The animal, said to be affected with heaves, remained standing until Scott knocked it over to unhitch.
A Harlem resident and a companion with two dogs incite a brawl after a dog fight begins near a railroad depot. The two men trade insults and threats as they and their dogs clash, ending in a five minute draw with injuries and mutual vows to meet again.
An advertisement claims deafness results from an inflamed Eustachian tube and promises a hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh related deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The copy urges constitutional remedies and free circulars from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Da Dawson of the Canadian Geological Survey notes nearly a million square miles in Canada remain unknown nearly one eighth of the continent. Reports from the Geological Survey and Interior Department emphasize early discovery as explorers extend mapping from rivers to interlaced interior regions. Labrador’s interior, about 300 000 square miles, holds Eskimo reports and unvisited waterfalls such as Grand River claimed to be the world's highest.
Mrs S Renauuit of Waldo Florida writes dated February 11 18 percent that after two years of eczema she used Swift's Specific and in six bottles was completely cured and now recommends it to others suffering from blood diseases.
A testimonial states two bottles of Swift's Specific cleared years of pimples and blotches for J. B. Fiemine Jr. in Fairfield. The ad promotes blood and skin cures and includes a note about Rebmann and Meyer's Kilimanjaro ascent, ending with a push to keep blood pure with Ayer's Sarsaparilla for naturally fair complexions.
On Monday August 25 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell round trip excursion tickets to Detroit via Sandusky and Put-in-Bay aboard the steamer Prank KE. Tickets good for return until September 5 at 3.00 dollars. Train leaves Cambridge at 11:56 p.m. Stops allowed at Sandusky and Put-in-Bay. Detroit Exposition touted as the western country's largest. For rates and times, contact B and O agents.
On February 2, 1890 the Cleveland and Marietta Railway announces a excursion to Detroit with return via Cleveland and a boat. Tickets are valid six hours in Cleveland and two days in Detroit. Exposition in Detroit offers glory at the time. Cambridge rate is $3.50. Details on small bills 14 3t.
An advertisement claims a “Golden Specific” can be put in coffee or tea to cure alcohol abuse without the drinker’s knowledge. It says thousands of drinkers are cured, with no harmful effects, and offers confidential details from GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO. in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The undersigned is duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Charles McMannus deceased of Guernsey county Ohio All persons with claims against said estate must present them to the undersigned authenticated Paul Sherrard Administrator R W Anderson Atty for Administratrix August 14 1805t
Advert shows ginghams in new styles and colors selling at 10c 12c and 15c per yard.
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