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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1884
Page
2
A local writer disputes claims that the miners picnic coverage was cribbed from the Times. He asserts he and colleagues were present and gathered details firsthand for their report.
The Times endorses a cautious still hunt approach for the Republican Congressional bid noting changes occur when personal interest intersects with political effort. The commentary reflects on strategy and perception amid campaign dynamics.
The Independent Republicans backed Cleveland and Hendersons in New York influential circles. Allen G. Thurman is named for the Democratic Congressional nomination in Franklin District. Prohibitionists nominated ex Gov St John and William Davies and expect gains in Iowa and two named states. J D Taylor viewed as strong governor candidate. Democratic Central Committee reorganized with Mellyar as chairman and Tannehill as secretary.
Eastern capitalists offer to pipe Coshocton at a $60,000 cost if the city signs an eight year contract for forty hydrants at $90 per year. The plan mirrors gas companies aiming to cover deficits by citizen charges. Cambridge may hear from them.
The Wayne county Democrat reports farmers were lured into signing orders for Alsace clover seed bought at 1 per pound. The signed orders become promissory notes sold by a presumed agent to others. One man chased by the City Marshal forced the return of a 55 pound seed order in Wooster.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims a salve that cures 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 J R Downar with a 25 cent price per box.
Local column reports diverse items from Liberty township including Dr J L Davis a champion checker player and Prof JL Eddinburn visiting town. Lumber and threshing progress at Gibson Proctor, weather impacts on orchards and crops, and a storm causing damage to trees and livestock. A comic tone aside includes young folks planning a singing class and street improvements before noting a warrant arrest chase in Birds Run.
A patent medicine claim describes a cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples corns chapped lips and hands pimples and blotches. Sold by druggists. Frazier Medicine Co. proprietors.
A W Sanborn spends his honeymoon at his father’s in Stevens Point. BB players beat Derry 24 to 20 on Saturday. Thursday’s storm was severe yet caused little damage beyond scattered grain. The union picnic partly succeeded though rain interrupted the dinner. Thomas Johnson, pioneer and longtime figure, died on the 21st and was buried at the UP cemetery where he was a faithful member.
Frazier's Root Bitters are described as strictly medicinal affecting the Liver and Kidneys and aiding bowel regularity. The product is sold by druggists for $1.00, with FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. listed as the proprietor in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Thirty-Fifth Annual Ohio State Fair will run September 1–5 in Columbus. Premiums total nearly two thousand dollars with livestock, machinery, farm products, flowers, and art featured, plus daily attractions on the one mile track. Two long-distance horse races will test endurance, and a grand parade of premium animals closes the event. Railways plan cheap excursions to boost attendance.
An advertisement for Griggs' Glycerine Salve claims it cures cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all gores plus piles tetter and eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by J. B. Downar. May 1 84 ly.
Regular correspondence notes improving conditions as manufacturers buy in moderate lines amid tighter money and bank caution. New wools arrive freely but receipts lag prior years. fleeces lack fixed prices, with liberal concessions needed for round lots. Eastern buyers sought bargains, while Ohio wools sold from 30 to 34 cents per pound.
An advertisement from A. S. Baker of Chicago claims Athlophoros cleanses blood. relaxes muscles and frees joints. A user testimonial says half a bottle cured his rheumatism and the other half relieved his wife’s back pain after fifty years.
The column lists a mix of local happenings from Antrim to Arm strongs including Mrs Phebe Stewart visiting Antrim, Miss Maggie Willis returning from Ubrichsville, and the Arm strongs school term ending. It reports crop yields with hay high and blackberry crops failing in spots, several visits, sales, and a church meeting at Bairds school house.
This Cleveland promotion touts Dr Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam as a universal cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It claims many owe their lives to the remedy and urges families to buy the 50 cent bottle from Fra zier Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
Death of Mr Wm Pollock casts pall over High Hill as harvest winds and rain ease. A 6 foot 6 inch black snake was killed on the Mrs Brown farm by Robert Hammond and James Smith. Last Thursday’s wind storm caused light haystack scattering but no major damage. Rain during the visitor was welcomed by farmers.
PILES! PILES! PILES! Sure cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching Piles. One box has cured the worst cases of 20 years standing. No one need suffer five minutes after using William's Indian Pile Ointment. It absorbs tumors allays itching acts as poultice gives instant relief. Prepared only for Piles nothing else. Sold by Druggists and mailed on receipt of price $1.FraziER Medicine Co. Prop's Cleveland Ohio May 22ly
A domestic journal called The Housewife offers one year free to any lady who sends names and addresses of 10 married ladies plus 80 cents in stamps. The note claims the best paper for housekeepers and aims to secure subscriptions. regular price is 1.00 per year. Address Tax Housewire Rochester NY February 14 1885.
An advertised medical guide for women claims to answer questions women may not ask male doctors. It covers diseases of the female sex with plain language and delicate tone, notes endorsements by lady physicians, and offers a bound illustrated volume available by mail for $1.00 from the Rochester Publishing Co in Rochester New York, dated February 14, 1884.
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