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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1886
Page
2
A flood of cattle deaths in central Illinois is blamed on moldy rotten corn. In Akron Circuit Court last week a ruling states a person cannot ride regular passenger trains on an excursion ticket.
Violent storms sweep Great Britain and France causing extensive loss of life and damage. The new year opens brisk with unsettled weather across the region. Actor Tom Keene suffers paralysis at a Kansas City reception, with life briefly despaired.
A weekend storm along the Atlantic coast caused extensive shipping losses with many vessels destroyed and numerous lives reported dead or missing. Rescue efforts ongoing as crews and officials assess damage and maritime danger remains high.
This week’s reports from trade centres show markets very quiet due to unfavorable weather. Prices have generally declined with little demand across most sectors.
Fire crews battled numerous disastrous conflagrations reported in Sunday's and Monday's papers, with losses running into the millions as cities endured extensive damage and economic impact.
Wisconsin Methodist conferences declare that Christian men should not raise or sell tobacco and note thirty thousand acres were cultivated in the state this year. Jeff Davis denies claims of Free Mason membership and influence sparing his life, stating he was never a member.
The Democratic caucus at Columbus on Monday nominated Hon. A. G. Thurman for the U S Senatorship. Ex-Governor Hoadly received 23 votes to Thurman’s 38. Hunt backed the joint session to be held Wednesday. Hon. John Sherman is named as the man.
The Turkish government suffers heavy indebtedness with no treasury funds to meet obligations. Soldiers demand pay amid looming war with Greece. Authorities consider issuing paper money to ease the shortage.
An exchange notes if Mr Carlisle completes his term, Kentucky will have presided over 22 of the House's 98 years. Henry Clay led 12 years, Linn Boyd 4, John White 2, Carlisle now in second term. Virginia held 13 years and Pennsylvania 11 years.
In the Ohio Senate last week Hon. William Lawrence was named Chairman of benevolent institutions and named to the committees on Claims agriculture manufactures and commerce and Privileges and Elections. Senator Critef of this District was named Chairman of the Claims committee and to the Finance common schools school lands medical societies reform school and industrial school for girls state building and federal relations.
Judge Thurman, chosen umpire by the arbitration committee forming to settle miner operator dif ferences in the Hocking valley and Ohio Central, rules the price at 60 cents. Valleys have guided past prices. Miners statewide approve. No immediate action reported locally. hopes for smooth progress the old days.
A severe late week storm spread from the Rockies to the Atlantic and from the Lakes to the Gulf. First the snow, then a fierce wind drove temperatures down sharply with regions reporting 40 below zero in the West and 16 below in Ohio. Fears for southern crops and widespread hardship among the poor are noted.
Rainy day crowd of hundreds witnessed the induction as J B Foreaker took the oath in the rotunda. Governor Hoadly retired after a brief speech and the oath followed by a review of the procession and receptions by Ohio statesmen and citizens.
Ohio reports three House chairmanships, none highly prominent. Hill on territories Dakota bills. Geddes on war claims. Campbell on alcoholic liquor traffic. Romeis on American ship building. Le Fevre and appropriations raised eyebrows. McKinley on ways and means. Wilkinson on banking and currency. public buildings and grounds sought by Wilkins. Outhwaite on Pacific railroads. Paylor on judiciary. Seney also judiciary. Little on coinage weights and measures amid silver debate. Warner surprised not on coinage, placed on post offices and postroads.
An 19th century medical advertisement promotes Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy to absorb hemorrhoidal tumors and stop itching. It claims relief for back and kidney related heaviness with indigestion and moisture like perspiration. The product sells for 50 cents via The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio and J M McGill.
Patents granted to Ohio citizens listed by C A Snow Co include W G Barnard Bellaire apparatus for loading coal F Billings Cleveland casting metal ingots T C Snyder Canton earth boring machine A A Drayer Middletown casing tobacco C C Finneran Painesville coiling metal strips W L Deming Salem bilge water ejector R Law Toledo mortar hod J W Carpenter Dayton lifting jack J Mersman Delphos hat stand S W Moreland Geneva injector G W Man shower Bowling Green foot rest for chairs W Palmer Jacksonville tie and rail holder A C Pontius Louisville pavement W N Whiteley Springfield drive chain S Dyer Springfield knotting device for binders.
The article extols Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as a reliable remedy based on Tar and Wild Cherry with several efficacious ingredients. It notes the syrup is sold by J. M. McGill for 50 cents and 1 dollar with samples free.
The New York World lists a host of distinguished deceased from past years, naming figures such as Ulysses S. Grant, Schuyler Colfax, John C. Draper, Cardinal McClosky, Helen Hunt Jackson, and William H. Vanderbilt among others including generals, statesmen, explorers, writers, and clergy. The roster reflects prominent Americans and international figures whose legacies spanned politics, science, literature, and exploration.
Dr. C. T. Bromser of Rochester New York reports personal benefit from Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites. He recommends it for wasting diseases and notes its palatability and efficacy based on his own experience. December 31 1941.
Washington, January 8, 1886. Congress reopens with renewed effort as Speaker Carlisle allocates committee posts amid discontent and fairness aims. Senate debates include silver policy, Utah women’s suffrage, and the debut of Senator Gray defending Bayard’s position. The scene blends political maneuvering with a wary tone toward reform and parliamentary rules.
These are claims for Hlee the Bitters described as the best blood purifier and system restorer. The advertisement asserts benefits for liver activity, biliousness, jaundice, constipation, weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and stimulant with guaranteed satisfaction or money refund. Sold at 50e per bottle, by CL Wall & Co.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports James Parker, a farmer, suffered a seizure while unloading grain at Kail's mill in Ohio. He convulsed violently until his death. Mrs. Kail, frightened by the scene, collapsed and died within minutes.
Save money and doctor bills. Relieve your mothers wives and sisters by a timely purchase of Dr Bosanko's Lung Syrup, best remedy for coughs colds croup and bronchial affections. Relieves children of croup in one night may save you hundreds of dollars. Price 50 cts sample free. Sold by John M
The Patron's Co wer a Business Association on Saturday elected officers including President D. Kennan and J. A. Parry. Directors listed were John T. Long Isaac Co Reed F Burrough Alvin Williams Thos McFarland and Jonathan Jose. Auditors named John Kester and Thos Keenan.
Judge of a government by its men it produces, judge of a man by deeds. Time tested is Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure, a safe speedy remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and dollar bottles. Safe and pleasant for children.
The passage chronicles John Sullivan’s career through three alleged victories. It claims he first defeated Ryan, then knocked down his wife, and most recently knocked out three teeth of a young newsboy. The tone satirically suggests he should now fight a china doll.
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tankhannock Pa suffered six years with bronchitis until a bottle of Dr King's New Discovery brought immediate relief and complete recovery after continued use, with a 50 pound weight gain. Free trial bottles offered at CL Wall & Co drug store.
A letter notes Miss Mollie Wilson of Greenwood near Senecaville who had not spoken above a whisper since last February. While seeking religion at the altar on January 2 she was converted and her voice returned, heard praising the Lord loudly.
A testimonial claims royal blood runs through the nation and promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a universal tonic to restore vigor and color. M. K. Gibson of West Point Mississippi attests feeling weak and debilitated before taking the product and becoming strong and well.
A five year old boy bursts into the house proclaiming Lizzie that Pye has seen a “monsuferous tail” walking with a hen tied to it after spotting a peacock. An ad touts Grige's Glycerine Salve as a cure for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund for 25e, sold by druggists.
A husband calls for medical help for his wife with back neck pain and stomach sourness. The physician mistakes malaria for malarial colic and the exchange reveals a crude machinist’s farcical medical theory. The wife’s remedy escalates to absurd, dangerous suggestions, prompting the husband to end the consultation.
Advertisement offers the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and more with a money back guarantee of satisfaction. Sold by C L Wall & Co with price 25 cents per box. Published February 5.
A long miscellaneous listing details meal measures and seed types including sorghum millet barley and various grasses and clover seeds. It references prices weights and item descriptions with numerous abbreviations and unclear numbers throughout.
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