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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1885
Page
2
The notice lists J P Mahaffey and T W Ogier Mahaffey and Ogier with an office on Main Street East Court Square. The snippet reads as a firm contact detail for the attorney offices.
The Jan 22 1885 issue notes Schuyler Colfax's estate valued at 150000 while Ohio records show 65000 births and 25000 deaths last year. It cites relief applications in Columbus and reports a fatal fire at Kankakee asylum with seventeen inmates dead.
Floods that menaced eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania were halted by a heavy freeze on Saturday and Sunday with no major damage reported.
The article notes Pennsylvanians push for prohibition and a constitutional amendment likely to be petitioned. It also states the state is in need of reform in its marriage laws.
The Department of Agriculture reports that the United States produced 1 795 000 000 bushels of corn 513 000 000 of wheat and 583 000 000 of oats last year. This marks the largest showing on record for all three crops.
Pittsburg pursues Francis Murphy in hopes of establishing a Church of Gospel Temperance with Murphy as pastor. A group of wealthy supporters has started a subscription fund to attract his leadership and locate him in the city.
Ohio records show last year 20 540 houses 5 067 stables and barns 701 stores and warehouses 53 churches 49 saw mills 39 flour mills 31 hotels 24 machine shops 15 depots 9 county buildings 5 glass works 3 nail mills 2 rolling mills 1 furnace and 663 other buildings costing 18 172 000 dollars reflecting widespread building activity across the state.
The Ohio Wool Growers Association condemns tariffs for revenue and asks U S industries to aid in opposition. They also oppose the Spanish treaty fearing it will harm sugar, rice, and tobacco industries in the country.
The fourth day of March will complete current senatorial terms and several senators may retire unless reelected. A colored World's Exposition is proposed for Chicago in September 1885 focusing on arts and trades of the colored race with a legislative loan request of half a million dollars to promote industry and progress.
The fifth Annual National Agricultural Convention of the American Agricultural Association will be held February 20 21 22 1885 at the Hall for public meetings Exposition Grounds World’s Fair New Orleans Louisiana. Invitations extend to all interested in agricultural kin dred pursuits to attend and participate in proceedings with papers read by leading thinkers on agriculture live stock dairying ensilage and related topics. The convention coincides with Mardi Gras and special exhibits of dairy products and live stock will be featured. Reduced fares from principal US points and hotel rates from one to four dollars per day. Secretary’s headquarters at St Charles Hotel from February 18.
The Legislature of New York designates William M Evarts for the U S Senate at a Tuesday meeting Don Cameron is named for Pennsylvania and Daniel Voorhees for Indiana as the other state selections the report notes.
A life size portrait of the late President Garfield has been purchased to hang in the room of the House Committee on Appropriations, where he served as chairman during his congressional tenure.
Official statement shows votes cast by Past Grands of Ohio for grand officers. Highlights include GRAND Master J A Robinson of Cleveland with 888 votes and William Chidsey of Cincinnati as Grand Secretary with 4 700 votes. Other top vote getters include J A Robinson F B Zay George Parrott and W R Hart.
For enterprise push and a desire to get such goods as will give the trade satisfaction John R Downar the Druggist leads all competition. He sells Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup because its the best medicine on the market for Coughs Colds Croup and Primary Consumption. Price 50 cents and $1. Samples free.
Grand Jury sworn with D. W. Nichol son foreman. Civil docket includes judgments by confession against Rudolph Schoen totaling 300 dollars with 8 percent interest, various dismissals at plaintiff costs, a perpetual injunction, a deed reform decree, and a divorce with child custody granted to Linn Groves. Mon Jan 19. Local officials present.
A historical advertisement touts Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup as the best cure for coughs colds chest pains bronchitis and primary consumption. One dose relieves all cases priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with free samples. Sold by John R Downar.
In Senecaville last week Clara Bryan was ill Elmer Bryan worked in North Chili New York Mr Fitzpatrick and wife visited Dick Morrison’s There is another fox hunt next Saturday to close on Robert McCune's farm A doctor from Cambridge performed an operation on Mrs Fogle The Free Methodists began a protracted meeting at the Lutheran church A group of boys damaged a house window with snowballs at Robert McCune’s farm and were allowed to repair in exchange for leniency
Spring and fall bring sickness and fevers, but Parker's Tonic is advertised to invigorate digestion and cleanse liver kidneys and blood to prevent further illness. The tonic claims to be good for all ages and both sexes, urging readers not to suffer or risk death. January 14 notice.
A soothing preparation uses a quart of boiling water poured over a washed handful of Irish moss. After cooling, strain, add sugar and lemon juice with thin lemon slices and optional cinnamon to resemble mild lemonade.
An 25 cent box salve guaranteed to cure cuts bruises ulcers and skin conditions. Sold by J R Downar with money back satisfaction guarantee. January 31.
An old advertisement notes success claims for Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulator. It states the remedy is sold by J. R. Downar and implies it cures a range of ailments including furred tongue head ache and bone pain.
J F Francis details Ohio gubernatorial races showing narrow margins across decades. Key cases include Meigs 1807 by 1593 votes, Duncan McArthur 1830 and 1880 margins, Ford 1857 by 364, Chase 1857 by 1503, and Brough 1868 with 100,882 majority. Notes Hayes and Thurman each won three nonconsecutive terms but never three straight.
An old advertisement for Dr. Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam claims it cures coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It touts life saving power and urges families to use the product sold in large bottles for 50 cents by Frazer Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
The item lists various simple methods for computing interest on a sum, using the principal and number of days. It presents rate examples from four percent to twenty percent with different division rules and steps for each percent level.
A 25 year old railroad worker describes mercury poisoning from pills and weather exposure. After years of suffering he says an ulcer on his leg healed after starting S. S. S. and claims the blood poison vanished and health improved, extending his life by ten years.
A 75 year old Dooly County resident suffered six months with a painful ulcerated ankle. After standard remedies failed, she used one bottle of S. S. S. which produced a perfect cure with no relapse. Signed P. H. Crumpier of the South Georgia Conference, Macon, July 14, 1884.
A Thompson Georgia family servant long afflicted with a nasal cancer was treated by top physicians and old remedies without relief. Swift's Specific is claimed to have completely cured her. Druggist Joan Hii of Thompson, Ga reports the testimonial dated August 16 1884 and offers a free mailed treatise on blood and skin diseases from Tue Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
The February issue of North American Review features Beecher on ministers in politics, a five-author discussion on presidential elections with Dawes Vance Barnard Pryor and Purcell, Bancroft on Emerson, Young on the Sun's corona, Shedd on Endless Punishment, and Hall on new education departures.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment as a universal healer. It claims to cure boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples hard and soft corns chapped lips and hands pimples and blotches. Price is 50 cents and the product is sold by druggists.
Pro tracted meeting continues at Clear Fork Baptist Church led by Rev Geo Boyd. Rev Williams rejoins his congregation after recent illness. A marriage was performed Tuesday evening at the bride’s home near Newtown. Updates note Miss Lottie Taylor and Miss Nanniel Taylor among those wed. Reports state Mrs DR Smith remains dangerously ill and Andy McNeely lies ill near Kansas City with his brother Wm McNeely traveling to visit.
Early notice promotes Griggs Glycerine Salve as a cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin sores with a money back guarantee. It also claims to cure piles tetter and all eruptions and is sold by J R Downar for 25 cents. The piece lists counts of U S post offices sharing city names including Washington Bridgeport London Newark and others.
Frazier's Root Bitters are described as a strictly medicinal preparation, not a dram shop beverage. The product claims to act on the liver and kidneys, promote regular bowel movements, and cleanse the blood. Sold by Druggists for $1.00. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO., Cleveland Ohio.
The document cites averages for weight, skeleton, brain, height, teeth, respiration, blood, pulse and lungs. It notes a man breathes about 20 times a minute and respires 10,666 cubic feet of carbonic acid in 24 hours while consuming 20,000 feet of oxygen. It also lists regional height averages and a brain weight claim.
An advertisement for Williams Indian Pile Ointment promises instant relief from bleeding itching and swelling, claiming cures of long standing cases in one box. The text notes the product is prepared for piles and itching of private parts and is sold by druggists or mailed for $1 from Fra zier Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
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