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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1885
Page
2
The excerpt surveys political maneuvers and personnel changes under the new administration, GOP views on Gen Beatty, and speculation about a gubernatorial bid. It notes linguistic population projections, condemns mob violence, and humorously cites Kentucky law on fences and geese. It also mentions postal reforms, Mexican industrial growth, wealth of the Jarrett heirs, and a mentally impaired elder son in the Jarrett family.
The locating committee names Mansfield as the preferred site if land is donated and water privileges granted. Zanesville mourns the loss as the sister city expected to win, with geography cited as a factor in the outcome.
The Prohibition party of Guernsey county will hold its convention to nominate a county ticket for October voting at Lore City on Thursday June 11 1885 starting at 1 pm. Primary meetings will be in townships and precincts the Saturday before. All invited and labor unions urged to make it a strong convention with ladies welcome. E Thompson chairman executive committee.
A Cambridge Ohio letter from May 5 1885 defends W K Gooders and the Republican Executive Committee against charges of improper conduct in 1883 1884. Signers insist relations with the chairman were harmonious and credit the party success to organized campaign work. Additional notes from 1885 praise leadership and the county ticket’s large Republican majority.
The Grand Army of the Republic, with the Michigan Central and Wheeling & Lake Erie railroads, offers two Portland pleasure tours from Toledo on June 19 1885 and June 20 1884. Special trains with sleeping and day coaches carry Commander in Chief Kouitz and staff. Rates start at $21.25. C&M fare to Toledo is $5.80. Tickets available through Wheeling & Lake Erie or Michigan Central agents.
Farmers and mechanics urged to save money on Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup touted as a cure for coughs colds croup and bronchial ailments. Claims quick relief for children and potential medical savings with samples free and sales by John M. McGill.
A Cincinnati sixteen year old girl died after a fifty two day fast. She suffered paralysis-like illness preventing nourishment intake. The text promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for weak digestion with a testimonial from J. E. Freeberg of Pomeroy Iowa claiming relief from dyspepsia and poor appetite.
A notice dated May 10 1885 reports the outcome of shearing J W Cale’s flock including fourteen two year old ewes one three year old ram and a stock ram. Weights listed for ewes show averages around 18 pounds and the owner claims about 200 registered sheep with a challenge to county farmers to respond.
The ad promotes Parker's Hair Balsam as a remedy for dandruff and scalp disease. It claims the product cleanses and heals the scalp, stops hair loss, and restores softness gloss and color. It emphasizes non oily fragrance elegance economy and small doses.
The Baltimore tobacco market shows clearer receipts and improved handling with Ohio tobacco. Shipments and inspections are up from prior year, 2,550 hogsheads in stock versus 2,800 in 1884, and 1,359 hirds shipped this year after 2,000 last year. France may require 3,600 hogsheads. an Italian contract of 900 hirds noted. Market remains firm with favorable outlook for new receipts and higher pays for farmers. Officials PresstMAN & STOKES sign the letter.
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Tennessee reports a running leg sore for eight years healed after using three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits the remedies with saving his leg from surgery and amputation. Sold by C L Wall and Co at 50 cents per bottle and 25 cents per box.
Pan-Handle and Decatur Route launches a through service with Pullman sleeping cars between Columbus Ohio and Peoria Illinois, leaving Columbus at 3 40 p m. The route connects at Decatur and Peoria for Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska and the West, offering through car service and better facilities between Columbus Indianapolis and Peoria.
Reports from Midway indicate a spelling incident at Rock Hill on Friday eve. D D Bonnell remains in critical condition. Sanford Allender of Senecaville visits friends here. Prof W R Scott of Washington delivered a sermon at the ME church a few Sundays ago. More sickness among the elderly this spring. Rev J G Whitaker to preach at the Baptist church at 11 am and 4 pm. Cambridge youths enjoyed themselves at Jacob Feaster’s. G W Moore, former rheumatism sufferer, is active again. Rey W R Rolingson of Kansas visiting relatives. he will preach at the ME church Sabbath at 2:30 pm. A Uhrichsville tombstone firm representative was here last week taking orders for stones.
An advertisement touts Dr Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam as the sole remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It claims many lives saved and urges families to use the product sold in large bottles for 50 cents per bottle by Frazier Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
The ad proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal health boon that cures consumption coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and throat chest and lung ailments. A free trial bottle is offered at O L Wall & Co.
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