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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1883
Page
2
A southern weather prophet, G. R. Cather of Alabama, predicts a very cold winter. A Washington dispatch reports pension agents Fitz gerald & Co. suspended from practice before the Pension Bureau. The alleged cause cited is collection of illegal fees.
A virulent diphtheria outbreak sweeps Greensbor o area draining local families. At least 300 children in a week or two have been removed from school or home isolation as health authorities respond.
California production is expected at about 10,000,000 gallons for this year, down by one million from last year. A northern cold wave in June followed by three days of extreme heat is blamed for the drop in yield.
A blast at a magazine in a tunnel on the B and O road near Pittsburg on Monday killed five workmen. The explosion shook houses up to fifteen miles away, uprooted trees, and rent rocks for a half mile. The cause remains unknown.
A cache of letters explains that the writers did not mean to insult the late Hon. C J Albright. They note his name appeared among caricatures in a Democratic jubilee issue by mistake. They urge Times to heed their cautions about accuracy.
The United States Fish Commission will start distributing young carp from ponds near the Washington Monument on November 1. Last year 250000 fish were sent nationwide, and this year about 350000 are expected. The initial stock heads to northern states with gradual distribution to the Southwest and South as winter nears. The Washington propagating ponds, the largest in America, are managed by a well informed German expert in carp culture and can yield millions of young carp yearly.
The Steubenville Gaz ette cites the Pittsburg Presbyterian Synod in session resolving to stay out of politics. A ministerial speech argues it is the duty to preach the gospel, not enter political arena, opposing a pro prohibition resolution in Ohio. The piece says ministers mixing in politics harms their influence and provokes party strife.
Ohio law details protection periods for quail prairie chickens and wildfowl, seasonal hunting windows for turkeys grouse ducks and woodcock, and strict rules against trapping quail and Virginia partridge. Restrictions on gear include only a common shoulder gun for waterfowl and penalties up to 50 dollars and 30 days. Ohio Farmer
The Fulton Street noon prayer meeting in New York, held since the 19th century, receives petitions from distant lands like Siam and New Zealand. A notable incident describes a donor's unexpected $10 gift and a mystery $40 finding its way to a requester, illustrating the meeting's reach and perceived spiritual impact.
Old geraniums flower better and quicker for spring planting than young ones. Edgar Sanders suggests wintering them in a cellar or cool place above freezing. Dig up with some soil, bag roots, hang bag plants roots upward, and keep leaves from mildewing. In spring heat and moisture will revive growth and blooms.
A historical survey ranks the Koran the latest among seven sacred books, noting its formation in the seventh century. It parallels the Buddhists Piikes, the Chinese Five Kings, the Hindus Three Vedas, the Zendavesta, and the Christian Scriptures, with Moses credited for portions of the Bible dating back fifteen hundred years before Christ.
The article lists Supreme Court justices led by Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite and names Samuel F. Miller Stephen J. Field Joseph P. Bradley John M. Warl(an) Stanley Matthews Horace Gray Samuel Blatchford as Republicans Democrats and notes the Great German Invigorator restores constitution. For sale by J R Downar. Oct 4-5m
Old Berkshire Mills Carron Mass notes Peter Lawler has lived in the town for seventeen years and worked there for fifteen. Describes him as a good and respected citizen despite a chronic disease, claims to be in apparent good health, with a note that a wonderful case is published in another column for readers.
Advertisements cost 33601 dollars for amendments voted at the late election. Ohio wool crop expected at 27000000 pounds. Moravian church dedicated at Port Washington. State Fair net near 10000 dollars. Bellaire population over 10000. Martin's Ferry about half. An American eagle observed in Harrison county. Scarlet fever like disease near Mt. Pleasant. Alna Jackson of Monroe county sentenced to ten years for drowning an illegitimate child. Steubenville bank clock may last 70 more years. Twenty six divorces and eight slanders in next term. Marcus Kronz cremated at Washington, Pa. One man escaped prison by one cent after horse killing. Nine aboriginal skeletons unearthed near Lancaster. Bradfield & Sons report first tobacco crop. prices up but likely lower overall. Narrow Gauge track reaches Sarahsville Caldwell line. St Clair tunnel pending removal. Warning on store swindle from Steubenville Gazette cited.
A fragmented market listing shows prices for sorghum, butter, eggs, chickens, tallow, and potatoes. It notes seeds including Timothy and Orchard Grass, and various seed and forage items with per unit or per measure pricing.
Bradstreet's reports a steady demand and fair movement across merchandise with conservative buying. Prices and values show little change, with 215 business failures, mostly in the West and South, and wool stocks in the East smaller than years past, while visible supply nears a crop year’s maximum and higher prices are anticipated.
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