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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1884
Page
2
Advices from the South report a bitter cold snap severely damaged orange groves, with losses expected to run into thousands of dollars. Pendleton is criticized for his political career and urged to retire and write a book. Appeals for help go to J. G Blaine or Jak Kemple, with a noted progression of Christian historical figures and milestones.
The text asserts that polygamy and Mormonism are curses and deserve restraint and punishment. It condemns the Smith and Young faith and calls for its eradication, framing it as a sin comparable to bigamy and a threat to the country.
Benny Fintler moves preliminaries to unite Patrons of Husbandry Anti Monopol y Knights of Labor and form a National Convention. He seeks to be their choice for the ticket head while critics howl over H B Payne’s nomination by the Democratic caucus claiming manipulation by a Standard Oil affiliate and pro monopoly bias.
Representative Converse notes wool growers could dominate state politics by uniting, though many are indifferent to politics. He warns their growing influence may pressure Congress to yield on wool interests.
Spring candidates emerge with Elza Turner seeking the mayoralty and W. K. Gooder open to the post. Incumbent I. M. Stottlemire faces likely challenge, while M. E. Gallup and James Moreland are named as possible marshal contenders. On the Democratic side William Wharton likely seeks renomination for mayor with T. C. Stanley aiming for marshal.
Allen O Myres promises a major legislative move in the current session. His bill seeks to abolish the contract system and create a people elected Board of Control with pardoning power and sentencing authority, removing control from courts.
Major F. M. Brown argues for systematic wool production and processing to meet growing U S demand. He notes wide variation in wool quality due to breed, climate, and processing, urges selective breeding, proper washing, and reliable scouring to supply consistent, high quality wool for manufacturers. Hartford’s early wool mill history is cited as a model.
The Western Settlers' Guide and Government Land locating Agency offers a prepaid pamphlet for $1 detailing land laws, maps, locations, and Descriptions of vacant lands in the Great Sioux Reservations. It promises full information on where, when, and how to obtain 320 acres of good land, plus how to use land script. Niobrara Nebraska address SPARGOUR January 10 1891.
Bradstreet reports trade moving on a moderate scale with few price variations. Weather disruptions hinder transport and goods receipts, with export trade remaining light. Markets are quiet though merchants hold a cheerful outlook. wheat and corn prices slip slightly, and interior supply movement declines.
The Zanesville Signal notes that leap year absence prompts Kambridge old maids to resolve that no chance to alter their mode of life will be missed this year. The B. and O. Railway line between Kambridge and Zanesville is expected to see strong business activity in the year ahead.
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