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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1888
Page
2
The Cambridge newspaper urges every voter to cast a ballot next Tuesday as a civic duty. It notes reports from Dakota of Cheyenne hardships with potential mass starvation unless government aid is provided, and casts the upcoming election as a moment of prophetic vision amid uncertainty.
London papers report the German government will not aid African explorers as they are no longer German subjects. If true, this change could shift the policy and relations affecting exploration efforts abroad.
Despite poor weather a sizable audience gathered at Hammond's Hall last Friday to hear Sam Small advocate Prohibition. Most attendees expressed satisfaction with the talk and its impact.
The passage discusses General Fisk as a Prohibition candidate who could win enough votes to push the presidential question to Congress. It notes that such a result would at least give the third party the balance of power in the decision.
The act creating a Congress of American Nations to be held in 1889 has become law and draws broad favorable comment from business circles. It aims to establish a uniform weights and measures system, a common silver coinage, and equitable settlement of international disputes.
The British minister to the United States Lord Sackville West is accused of sending a letter supporting Cleveland, an action Democrats call a Republican ploy to sway Irish vote. Officials question the document’s authenticity and note it may be the first time a foreign minister meddles in American politics.
Reports claim James G Blaine Jr and his wife separate with alleged meddling by Mrs Blaine Sr. The younger Blaine plans suing for 100000, not for divorce due to Catholic doctrine.
Paris dispatch warns the draft 1 percent tax on professional incomes and 11 2 percent on others adds to existing levies. Temps cautions that the republic faces a sharp crisis as government risks alienating younger voters, with monarchists and Boulangists gaining influence.
The New York Sun lauds feminine delegates for exemplary management and decorum at the WCTU convention. Frances Willard is cited as a model president while other chairpersons receive praise for dignified leadership and forceful, well reasoned reports. The piece highlights high moral feeling and orderly proceedings.
Hon. A. G. Thurman rode the B and O toward Wheeling for a Democratic demonstration. Crowds at the depot greeted the former candidate, and he urged voters to support Cleveland and Thurman while avoiding a long speech on a shaky platform. He praised Cambridge, noted gas development, and teased Ohio politics as the train departed.
The piece argues the tariff is the central campaign issue as Election Day nears. It notes party claims of harm and privilege, urges voters to consider what change would best serve the nation, and insists the government will endure regardless of which party wins.
A series of court actions shows dismissals for want of prosecution and by plaintiff without prejudice, set asides with costs, default judgments totaling $1,075.88, and several sales and deeds confirmed. Notable entries include injunctions, verdicts for one cent, and multiple Ohio state cases with pleas and fines.
The issue presents Lee C. Hardy’s Texas chapter concluding the City of a Prince tale with a Houston frontispiece. It includes Boston 1741 Governor Shirley, a clear Treaty of Ghent account by Thomas Wilson, and pieces on Revolutionary troops, Franklin’s Morals of Chess, Lincoln’s Leg Cases, plus dressmaker’s bill documents and varied reviews. Price five dollars yearly. Published 743 Broadway New York City.
A passage from the Nov Forum argues that union of United States and Canada would bring internal peace and external security. The author supports home rule within states and sees British influence as hindering Canadian political education, while preferring eventual Canadian release from imperial sway.
A London meeting on women’s rights raised a bold claim as a speaker urged ten thousands of women to march to the polls. In the hush a small voice quipped that only a mouse could stop them.
A Sunday school teacher recalls a child’s reply about grace at meals. The girl explains that with company Papa says grace to mamma and asks if she will have turkey, but at home he uses a rustic question to start the meal.
Mrs M A Kenworthy visits Newark friends while the Grindstaff child sustains only slight bruises. David Hosselt relocates near Linton. Maggie Leech takes two weeks vacation from school and will return for winter term. T W Long, Satchet Run teacher, marries and is honored by district patrons with a supper at the schoolhouse.
A Tennessee man from Tate Springs writes of severe blood poison and ulcers, says Swift's Specific treated him from the first bottle and healed ulcers. He later reports catarrh relief after two bottles, praising the medicine from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta Georgia.
A young woman recounts a proposal to her father with a humorous exchange about timing and terms. The father warns that the suitor is business minded and urges prudence before accepting any offer.
A neighbor defends Milton Turner a one armed veteran and treasurer candidate of Guernsey County against claims he is rich or not a Civil War veteran. He recounts Turner’s service beginning in 1863, loss of his right arm at Bentonville, and his family hardships.
Cleveland's Cyclorama displays the Battle Scenes of Mission Ridge Chattanooga Lookout Mountain and the Battle above the clouds by twenty five artists after nine months of work. Societies seeking excursions to Cleveland should apply to the nearest railway ticket agent of the C and M Railway. Excursion rates and funds potential are offered by W R Richards General Passenger Agent Cambridge Ohio.
Attractive regions in these states promise health comfort and prosperity with farm lands from 8 dollars per acre and up unimproved timber and grazing lands from 1 to 600 dollars per acre. Mineral lands water powers and manufacturing sites abound while schools churches climate and hospitality attract settlers. Write M Y Richards B and O R R Baltimore Md for full free information.
A Texas county attorney says Electric Bitters cured his brother of malaria fever and jaundice. A Kentucky residentTestifies similarly, claiming the remedy would have saved his life. The ad touts the medicine as effective against malaria and kidney liver and stomach issues, priced 50c and 1.00 at Wall & Co's drug store.
On November 12 14 16 19 21 and 23 1888 the B and O railroad will sell round trip tickets to Chicago at low excursion rates. Tickets are valid for travel on the day of sale and return through the fifth day including the sale day. For rates and train times contact agents of the B and C BR RB.
A poetic piece recounts the angel of death inviting a fragile flower to the heavenly garden beyond the tomb. It portrays eternal praise, a river of life, and the Lamb of God, with the flower choosing to depart earthly suffering for divine immortality. The author signs as JEANNETTA.
An 19th century caution advises against giving laudanum to teething babies and promotes Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup as a harmless alternative. The ad notes Laxador as a remedy for sick headaches and lists a price of 25 cents.
The account extols Senator Heart of California as America's best miner, tracing his rise from mountain day laborer to wealthiest U S miner. It notes Jim Witchlatch’s $1.8 million mine sale, market losses, and later gains, and tells of Joe Stanley who found pay ore at 700 feet, selling California Mine for $1,000,000 with $5,000,000 in dividends and becoming Denver National Bank vice president.
A Toledo advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers include West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and Van Hoesen. The cure is said to act internally on blood and mucus. price 75 cents per bottle.
A physician argues that true rest is essential and misunderstood. He warns that疲劳 stems from overwork and seeks only by lying flat on a hard surface with arms extended and eyes closed, dismissing care to restore strength. The piece urges genuine休息 over activity or light lounging for recovery.
In a primary class a teacher asks what a lake is and all hands rise. A boy named Pat answers with a comical misdefinition, proposing a lake as what would be found at a hole in a teacup, illustrating playful classroom geography humor from Sidney Dayre.
Colonel J F Bates reports a 169 increase in free delivery offices to 358, with offices in towns of 10 000+ population or over 10 000 receipts. Total carriers reach 6346 as letters and newspapers delivered and collected rise sharply, postage exceeds costs by over 2.25 million dollars.
Don’t waste time when lungs are in danger treat consumption with Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. Don’t fall for cheap imitations insist on the genuine product with relief guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Wall & Co drug store. large bottles one dollar. When a man and woman discuss matrimony a tie often results.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. For sale by C L Wall & Co in 188.
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