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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1886
Page
2
Headlines describe famine fears in Ireland and across the West, typhoid outbreaks in New York, and Pope Leo XIII declaring a jubilee year. Other items note a coal miners strike at Martin’s Ferry, Panama canal predictions for 1888 completion, and an effort to broker Greece and Turkey.
The National Bricklayers Association approved a nine hour workday at a meeting in St. Louis. The rule will take effect May 1st next.
Reports from trade centers indicate a quiet week with poor weather curbing activity. Wheat prices declined while wool held firm with fair demand.
Hon. W. M. Farrar introduces measures to abolish the Infirmary Directors office and transfer duties to the county Commissioners along with a general registration law. The editorial voice expresses hope the proposals become law.
The past days have been severe on insurers as flames destroyed properties across many cities, totaling millions in losses and affecting numerous communities nationwide.
Reports indicate a deadly week long storm caused many deaths and heavy stock losses across western states. Efforts to raise about 25 000 dollars fund a memorial statue for actor John McCullough in Philadelphia, led by Mackey of California with a 5 000 dollar pledge.
Akron residents allege that Stratton sold his wife to Batt, a saloon keeper, for five cents and the two have been living together. Outside parties note the case and expect court action to settle it.
The article notes John Sherman’s five terms for Ohio in public office. He first served as U S Representative in 1861, then 1866, and 1872, joined President Hayes' Cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury in March 1877, was reelected to the Senate in 1880, and again in 1886.
John M. Amos assumes leadership of the Jeffersonian, a veteran journalist with broad newspaper experience and learning. The move aims to sustain the paper’s high standards and continued success.
The Washington letter notes the first weeks of this session show Congress busy with rules, many bills, and frequent recesses. It highlights absenteeism, quorum concerns, and major topics like monuments, army reform, silver coinage, and moral legislation. Senators Manderson Blair and others push reforms and educational plans while recess appointments move forward with little opposition.
An important remedy claim promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a life saving cure. It allegedly treats bronchitis asthma hoarseness and all throat chest and lung affections with instant curative powers. Free trial bottles available at C L Wall & Co’s drug store.
The Seventeenth Congressional District Prohibitionists met at the old M E church with D M Gage and Rev J M Monroe in attendance. Monroe elected district chairman as preparations for the congressional race accelerate and a full-time organizer to sustain the campaign is proposed. A district vote projection eyes 2000 ballots.
Edward Shepherd of Harrispurg Tr says he suffered eight years with a leg sore doctors warned bone scraping or amputation. After using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica salve his leg healed. Bitters priced at 50 cents a bottle, four bottles noted. Arnica salve 25 cents per box from C L Wall & Co.
Zanesville residents believe natural gas lies nearby and plan to search for its location with limited disturbance. They urge protectors to invite a few visitors to assist, cautioning that little trouble would occur if aid is offered.
Wild Cherry and Tar touted as throat lung relief with simple remedies. Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup claimed to cure coughs colds bronchitis and lung ailments. Sold by J M Mc Gill with 50 cent and one dollar prices and free samples offered.
A prominent Ohio attorney forecasts a harvest of Bohemian oats next year totaling five million dollars. He says lawyers will gather in the prime season to assess the crop and its value.
Credit is due the German woman and physicians for first using Red Clover blossoms as a medicine. Best results are obtained when combined with other roots and herbs in Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic, claimed to treat blood diseases stomach liver troubles pimples costiveness bad breath piles ague malaria indigestion loss of appetite low spirits headache and kidney diseases. Price 50 cents.
The Hancock Signal notes Dr Blair was summoned during a stormy night in German township. Blinded by the blizzard, he and his guide wandered for some time before finding their way to the destination. It humorously remarks on the challenge of being a doctor in blizzard times.
The best salve in the world claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by C. L. Wall & Co. February 5. Ly.
A Columbus Dispatch summary lists Ohio governors since 1803, noting election years, term lengths, counties of election, and counts of elected versus succession due to death or resignation. It highlights long-serving figures, multiple terms, resignations for federal posts, and the variety of counties producing governors.
French, convicted of murdering Jasper in the market house at Zanesville, has a new trial ordered. A venue change is being discussed to move the case to a different court for trial.
An alarmist notice warns that relying on nature to fight coughs weakens the Constitution and risks grave harm. It promotes Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure as a safe prompt treatment for recent coughs colds throat or lung trouble and offers a dollar bottle for chronic or family use at druggists.
A Pierce of advice extols pushing business by using Brown's Lion Sitters. Testimonial from W M Winfree of Petersburg Va praises Brown's Bitters for debility dyspepsia and blood enrichment. The piece also notes Robert Smalls as the only Black congressman from South Carolina described as short fat and spectacled with a reputation for brightness.
While money is close wages and prices low expenses should be cut down in every household Economy the watch word for Mothers head off Doctor bills by always keeping in the house a bottle of Dr Bo sanko's Cough and Liver Syrup Stops a Cough instantly relieves Consumption cures group and pain in the Chest in one night It is just the remedy for hard times Price 50 cents and 1 00 Samples free Bold by J M McGill.
A letter addressed to “To my Papa, in West Point, Georgia, America” awaits a claimant at the West Point posts office. The missive came from Hanover Germany and is thought to be written by a small child, suggesting a hopeful plea for reunion.
Piles cause weight in back loins and abdomen with indigestion and itching after warmth. The remedy absorbs tumors and soothes itching, offering a permanent cure. Price 50 cents. The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio. Sold by J M McGill.
A Winter set letter from Kansas dated December 25, 1885 reports harbored satisfaction with travel along the Cleveland and Marietta and Panhandle lines. The writers commend rail staff, mention journeys from St. Louis to Kansas City and Kansas City to Brookville, and praise T. P. agent C. F Crawson as honest. They express hope for future passenger success.
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