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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1886
Page
2
The Ohio Swine Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting in Columbus on January 12. In other health news several leprosy cases are reported in Southern Minnesota among Scandinavians, and a Pittsburg German family fell ill after eating pork sausage with suspected trichinosis. Austria and Russia are near military tensions as global headlines echo.
Maine lumber dealers report marketing 150 million feet of logs last year and anticipate higher sales in the coming year as market conditions improve.
Fitzhugh Lee began his term as Virginia governor on January 1 with imposing ceremonies and notable public enthusiasm. Similarly Governor Hill of New York took office amid strong public interest and excitement.
The first number of the semi weekly Age at Coshocton has arrived and shows a fine appearance with substantial reading. Brother Meek is praised for his strong newspaper work and wished success for his new venture.
The Ohio Legislature met last Monday and elected officers for both chambers. In the House Speaker is John C. Entrekken. Speaker pro tem D J Ryan. sergeant at arms J B Allen. chief clerk David Lanning. journal clerk George H Kolher. recording clerk Miss Kate Palmer among others. In the Senate President pro tem John O Niel. chief clerk Chas Vallandingham. journal clerk T J Fish. en Grossing clerk Miss Nettie O Hagan. recording clerk Jas Ireland. sergeant at arms Chas Negley.
The Ohio Wool Growers Association to hold its annual meeting in the State Board of Agriculture rooms Columbus Tuesday January 12 at 1 pm. Delegates urged from each county and officers to be elected. Program includes Sprague on Things Wise and Otherwise in Agriculture Pow on Future of the Sheep and Wool Industry Bingham on Importance of Organizing the Wool Growers Chamberlain on Does Cheap Wool Mean Cheap Clothing The President and others will speak Wool growers urged to unite D Harpster President W N Cowden Secretary
Patents issued to multiple Ohio residents on December 29 1885 reported by C A Snow Co patent lawyers opposite the U S patent office Washington D C list includes R Anderson Urbana chill mold for sash weights W W Beard Sterling harrow J Fishwick Mason wheel J C Blocher Lima car coupling M A Shelter West Unity ditching machine W P Brown Zanesville tongue chain for wagons Wm Bulkely Cleveland clothes wringer R S Carr Hamilton wrench W H Hail Tiffin horse rake N P Cowell Cleveland car bumper I D Fairchild Cleveland chilling paraffine W Hagenburg Toledo dust arrester O O Honeywell New Baltimore wagon brake J Huth Canton sash fastener T L Johnston Cleveland cleaning cable ways J Kaiser Cleveland engine governor E C L Kunnecke Dayton trace guide and fastener C A Malott Perin's Mille plow fender F E Myers Ashland mechanical movement KE R Proctor Washington DH nut lock W H Rhoades Columbus roller skate Rk Scheidler Newark engine bed plate A Swasey Cleveland cutting teeth of gear wheels G C Taylor Hicksville tile scoop
The Dun and Bradstreet mercantile agency reports 10,637 U S. business failures in 1885 with liabilities just over 124 million dollars, down from 10,968 failures and 226 million in 1884. One in eighty six traders failed in 1885, with average liabilities about 11,678 dollars.
The letter M on the face of the silver dollar marks the initial of Morgan the engraver. This detail identifies the die maker and ties the coin to its designer Morgan.
Report notes about 3,000 Indians remain in Michigan and largely live in poverty after selling lands to white settlers at low prices. The piece highlights their dwindling numbers and economic hardship amid ongoing dispossession.
Washington marked January 1 1886 with President Cleveland hosting a lavish New Year’s reception. Diplomats in velvet and lace, the Marine Band playing hail to the chief, and a crowd of officials and citizens followed the day’s events. The event ended with the diplomatic corps and guests departing, then private receptions by cabinet spouses, with a convention against an open liquor bar for the new administration.
The piece urges economical choices during tight times, promoting a fifty cent bottle of Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure as a safer, more effective option for coughs and lung troubles than pricier remedies. It claims broad druggist endorsement and sale.
Statistician J R Dodge reviews long term swine production trends in the United States and Europe, showing US hog numbers around 43 to 45 million in summer and annual slaughter near 28 million. He notes high export values through 1880, rising production, shifting prices for lard and pork, and per capita consumption around 70 pounds.
A short essay argues against priggish obsession with pronunciation. It denounces scholastic pedantry, notes that authorities disagree, and claims pronunciation reflects region and personal taste rather than fixed rules.
A. H. Andrews & Co. announce a compact 75 page volume covering mechanics statistics history medicine astronomy finance mythology education mathematics Bible politics agriculture religion science temperance trade and more. It features colored diagrams and is offered post paid for 25 cents. Chicago ill.
Sam Jones plans to run a country newspaper alongside a camp meeting project promoting grace, grit, and financial backing as part of his public program.
Civil cases feature settlements orders sales and judgments including Samuel Wilson vs Cramblett settled and Strauss versus Mapel default judgment 207.70 plus costs. many sale orders and dower and appraisement actions. State cases note overruling of motion for new trial and guilty pleas with fines 150 and 300 plus costs.
Mr FE Springer of Mechanicsburg Pa describes line fever and lung abscess that left him mere skin and bone. He tried Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, bought a dollar bottle, then three bottles restored health and appetite, gaining about 40 pounds. Visit CL Wall & Co drug store for a free trial and large bottle at $1.
On New Year’s day the Brill family held a reunion at John G Brill and size beth Brill’s home near Satesville to honor Joseph Brill on his 48th birthday. Attending were ten children six sons and four daughters, fourteen grandchildren and many friends, totaling forty three people. William was absent serving in the regular army. The parents are 75 and 67 years old and expressed happiness despite the missing member.
TW Atkins and Girard Kas endorse Electric Bitters as the best medicine for kidney and liver complaints. They claim the remedy purifies blood regulates bowels and is a rapid seller. The ad asserts savings on doctor bills and lists CL Wall & Co as the seller at fifty cents per bottle.
The article notes stamps began with Great Britain and the U S in 1840s, Brazil followed in 1848, and now 211 countries issue stamps. It cites about 50 billion letters posted yearly, with the U S leading at 2.5 billion and England at 0.7 billion. It mentions Tapan mailing 95 million letters annually and that cancelled stamps on letters are worth about one cent each.
Dr Bosanke's Cough and Lung syrup praised as the best cough syrup in the world. Claims to cure coughs colds pains in the chest bronchitis and primary consumption. One dose relieves in every case. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar. Samples free. Sold by John M. McGill.
A narrator recalls a man in passionate speech to a woman who turns expressionless and drifts away emotionally. He withdraws, hearing her stammered apology as she suddenly claims a sneeze interrupts the moment, leaving the scene awkward and unresolved.
John M. McGill the Druggist leads the trade with Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup advertised as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and primary consumption. It is priced at 10 cents and one dollar with free samples available.
Secretary Lamar estimates the aggregate wealth of American Indians in lands and trust funds at 152 million dollars, an average of 75 cents for each man woman and child. Yet only a few tribes are self supporting.
Dr T Bromser of Rochester NY endorses Scott's Emulsion noting personal benefit and recommending it for wasting conditions. The testimonial highlights palatability and efficacy in wasting diseases with emphasis on hypophosphites as a key ingredient.
A list of letter counts for various language alphabets and scripts: German 26, French 25, Italian 20, Spanish 27, Slavonic 42, Russian 85, Latin 22, Greek 24, Hebrew 22, Arabic 28, Persian 32, Turkish 28, Sanscrit 44, Chinese radical characters 214.
Buckien's Arnica Salve promises swift relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box sold by C L Wall & Co. February 5.
The Glenwood editor in Colorado reports the macabre display of Douglass the Ute Indias war chief’s skull as a paper weight, a shocking souvenir reflecting frontier era attitudes.
This ad proclaims that proper dieting prevents illness and over eating harms blood and nerves. Dh Jones Red Clover Tonic is claimed to quickly cure dyspepsia jaundice bad breath pimples malaise and liver troubles and is suitable for the most delicate stomachs. Price fifty cents at all druggists.
A newspaper note reports a mastodon fossil discovered in Illinois with tusks weighing 175 pounds each. The item uses the discovery to promote Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for neuralgia, citing a testimonial from W. W. Redman of Piqua Ohio who claims a permanent cure.
A bold speaker rejects romantic advances and insists on bodily autonomy. The fragment hints at distrust of closeness and warns against manipulation through alcohol and smoke, signaling a stance of defiance and self possession.
The depressed mood in the South Wales coal trade has left more than 40 000 workers affected, highlighting widespread hardship in the industry.
Advertises Griggs glycerine salve as a sure safe and speedy remedy for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. Claims to cure piles tetter and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents sold by druggists locally.
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