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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1885
Page
2
A Chicago blaze caused by negligence led to an estimated loss of about 200000. The item notes ongoing regional conflicts and pestilence, asserting that war threats persist in the Old World and pestilence fails to curb populations.
Ex slaves pursue a $50,000 monument fund in Vicksburg to honor the Emancipation Proclamation. Massachusetts assessors report a real estate gain of $25,469,305 over last year. Sandwich Islands listed for sale at $14,500,000 with two sugar houses, an extinct volcano and 700 leprosy cases. Congress opened. Sherman named Senate President, Carlisle House Speaker. Muskingum county bonds set at $250,000 for the treasurer, $10,000 for the clerk, and $5,000 for coroners and infirmary directors. William H. Vanderbilt dies suddenly at age, amid a chat with Robert Garrett.
A Quaker City notice from 1886 records the Ohio Wool Growers Association discussing tariff options for wool. Committees report costs to produce a pound of wool in Ohio at 39 cents, denying underpricing, and urging protectionist tariffs to restore profitability and competitive balance with Australia and South America.
Dispatches report the British Parliament after the late election will stand with 331 Liberal, 255 Tory, and 84 Nationalist seats. The shift signals a major change in political complexion and could drive sweeping legislative reforms in the country.
Jay Gould states his intention to retire from business in Wall Street and prepare his yacht for a long cruise. The move reduces market uncertainty though Gould may still take a quiet stake in markets to potentially add millions to his wealth.
The first volume of General Grant's Memoirs was released and 200 000 copies were shipped to trade overnight. Publisher Charles L Webster called it the largest first edition sale ever printed and projected total editions between 325 000 and 400 000. Subscriptions sold about 650 000 volumes, yielding Mrs Grants profits of about 508 000. The work circulated Tuesday in England and Germany with France and Italy to follow. The second, longer volume will be ready in March.
Mayor Lawrence shares Department weather signal rules covering 7 am to 7 am periods. Temperature predictions require a measurable drop or rise by 7 am next day, with 5 degree tolerance for no change. Rain or snow forecasts imply precipitation within 24 hours. cold waves use a flag in place of the temperature flag.
In Quaker City the District Conference held November 9 to 11 divided the Barnesville district into six sub districts for Sunday school institutes. First district Hannibal Clarington Antioch C M Hollett conductor. Second district Bellaire South Bellaire Powhattan Armstrongs charges R F Keller conductor. Third district St Clairsville Morristown Centerville charges W H Haskell conductor. Fourth district Woodsfield Miltonsburg Beallsville Somerton charges J H Dean conductor. Fifth district Barnesville Barnesville circuit Hendrysburg charges W D Starkey conductor. Sixth district Fairview Quaker City Washington Winchester charges J W Robins conductor.
A Chinaman entered the ladies' cabin on a ferry and sat beside an Irish market woman. He rubbed his hands and said Belly cold, prompting the woman to retort that his belly would be warm if he kept his shirt tucked in his pants, calling him a heathen blaggard.
A short health note urges economizing in purchases and praises Dr. Bigelow’s Positive Cure as a safer pleasanter and more effective cough and lung remedy than pricier alternatives. Sold and endorsed by druggists.
A reflective line contrasts nature with humans, noting the sky is brightest when blue, the grass greenest, and the moon most brilliant when full. The verse style echoes Ex quotes on beauty in nature.
Judge J W Campbell with Clerk J R Barr and Sheriff H F McDonald presided. Civil cases include Gallup vs B and O R R Co settled at plaintiff costs and Jones vs B O RR Co settled at plaintiff costs. Demurrer to cross petition in Black vs Dougherty et al sustained with leave to amend by Dec 12. Ohio vs Mapel et al to allow Steele Rosemond to join as defendants. State cases include Henderson illegal voting continued with $500 bond. Ferguson demurrer overruled and case continued with $1,000 bond. Peck burglary and larceny verdict not guilty. Ritter et al quash indictments overruled. arraignments not guilty pleas. Schedule set for Dec 11 to Dec 15 hearings. Common Pleas adjourned from Tuesday to Friday.
The article explains Easter dates shift by lunar cycles, with Easter Sunday landing as the first Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21. It notes the 152 year gap since an April 25 Easter and a 78 year wait until the next, while the possible range is March 22 to April 28. If the full moon is on Sunday, Easter moves to the following Sunday.
J D Ross of Sparta Georgia reports years of skin eruptions and hand pain cured after using Swift's Specific. He notes hereditary origin and praises the remedy as life changing. Product sold by all druggists with mail order options in Atlanta and New York.
We tender heartfelt thanks to the many persons who showed kindness and service in our recent sorrow. Your sympathy will not be forgotten. Joan Scort and M. E. Scorr.
An 1850s advert describes piles with back and abdomen ache and indigestion signs. It promotes Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy from The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co of Piqua Ohio, claiming relief by absorbing tumors and stopping itching at 5 cents, sold by J M McGill.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Hitron of Barnesville Ohio thank Cambridge residents for kindness during the trial of their protégé Otto Pack. They especially thank court officers and the jury, believing a quiet undercurrent of sympathy helped achieve the desired result.
A Mechanicsburg man claims lung fever abscess and severe weight loss were cured by a free trial of Dr King's New Discovery. He bought a dollar bottle, used three bottles, and regained health with 48 pound gain. CJ Wall & Co offers free trials and large bottles for $1.
Norwich dispatch reports a severe incident at Sunny Dale school house three miles south of town. Willie Boyer shoots his nine year old sister while carrying a gun. the gun discharged, injuring her face and threatening her eyesight. Her condition is critical.
The endorsement from T W Atkins of Girard Kansas praises Electric Bitters as purest and best medicine for kidney and liver complaints. It claims blood purification and bowel regulation, and suggests saving on doctors’ bills. sold at fifty cents a bottle by CL Wall & Co.
A Toledo Blade reader asks how money enters circulation. The reply explains private individuals can exchange silver or gold bullion for coin at little cost, while government coinage circulates by paying government expenses such as salaries.
An advertisement urges diet control to prevent illness and touts Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a quick cure for ailments from dyspepsia to liver troubles. It claims the tonic suits the delicate and is sold by druggists at 50e.
A mother and daughter exchange sharp barbs about cleanliness in a terse domestic quarrel. The retort turns a simple disagreement into a pointed family moment observed by others in the scene.
Five vice presidents died in office in U S history: George Clinton in 1812, Elbridge Gerry in 1814, William Rufus King in 1853, Henry Wilson in 1875, and Thomas A. Hendricks in 1885, reflecting a rare presidential succession hazard.
Fragmentary text shows scattered prices and names but lacks clear events or identities. Summary preserves readable monetary values and potential organizations while omitting unclear fragments.
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