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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1887
Page
2
A period overview reports rising East yearning for a Canada trade bloc while the Tampa yellow fever threat wanes. Labor unrest spreads, and a Chicago monument plan forms for anarchists amid ongoing appeals for clemency. Jennie Lind, famed Swedish singer, dies at 66 after a long quiet period.
Buffalo Bill's wild west show in London has grossed about 350000 dollars, a figure that surpasses the earnings of a long successful trail run. The show, a consistent audience favorite, is noted for its sustained success across the tour.
The write up states that Halloween amusements have caused numerous property damages in the area. It warns that continued misuse could push the pastime into distant past disregard.
Hog cholera prevails to an alarming extent along the Ohio river in West Virginia, causing many hogs to die. Within a few weeks owners have lost hogs worth several hundred dollars.
The tariff problem is too weighty for the average Congressman hence no action is taken. More care is needed in selecting public officials. Competency should guide the board and not be odling flattery.
A sensational claim that Chief Justice Waite was targeted by internal machine workers is debunked as a hoax. The report cites a mischievous journalist named Hopkins as the culprit who sent the faulty device to the Justice.
The Binghampton Republican a Prohibition organ counsels against quick judgment in a campaign era noted for prevarication. It warns that a cardinal nose may belong to a teetollar courting a girl with rouged cheeks, presenting broad advice amid political chatter.
The Alaska governor reports potential trouble with England unless the boundary between Alaska and British America is clearly fixed and urges appointment of a commission. He notes Alaska’s resources are rich and not the barren wasteland some thought.
Readable remarks note war talk with England over fisheries and other topics. The speaker credits English statesmen with common sense and predicts no molestation of Americans. The joke imagines a jolly Irishman aiding in patch making beyond England’s tailors.
A French syndicate seeks to corner global tin and copper. Prices have risen and supply tightens, with some success noted. Experts warn that further gains are likely before a market correction, though such corners are not profitable in these times.
The Guernsey county race ends with Republicans retaining the State ticket and county offices except for D C Taylor who is defeated for the Legislature. The split within the Republican ranks, aided by the Times and the Taylor faction, influenced the outcome and left questions about future party unity.
A lively Tuesday election in Guernsey County ends with Republican D. D. Taylor defeated by Democrat W. E. Boden for Representative. Prohibitionists vote similar to last year as results trickle in from precincts across the county and nearby townships.
A dense OCR list shows names Foraker Powell Sharp Taylor Boden Miller Barber Borton Cook Weedon Mahaffey Copeland Mackey Wells Tingle Watson Robinson Logan McCollum Nicholson Brown Satchet Moffet Richey across locations Wesiland Wheeling and Wills with multiple scores and tallies. The fragmentary data records athletes and repeated small numbers suggesting event results or heat times.
J P Mahaffey senior proprietor announces gratitude to friends across political parties for liberal support in the campaign. He vows remembrance and states he will remain at the old Herald office opposite Court Square in Cambridge Ohio.
Jas Armstrong at home this week. Stacy Taylor sick but improving. Singing next Wednesday night at the school house. A party last Friday at Mr Gibsons with a good time reported. N J Chambers and Miss Jennie Gibson wed last Wednesday. Mrs T McCollough of Sugar Tree visited her daughter Mrs Geo Warne last week. Tuesday evening meeting failed as speaker did not come. Abram Armstrong gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Communion at Pleasant Hill this Sabbath was well attended with one accession to the church.
Physicians urge boiling water before use as typhoid fever fears rise. They warn that about half of cases stem from impure water, urging observers to follow the precaution.
An old advertisement touts Salvation Oil for neuralgia rheumatism erysipelas sore throat and other pains at 25 cents. It also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for a persistent cold and croupy cough suffered by Clara Clendenning, priced at 25 cents.
A Georgia physician testimonial extols S S S for measles and fever prevention and convalescent care. Dr J N Cunney notes prolonged mucous inflammation after measles, reports happy results with S S S, urges spring use to prevent summer dysentery, and endorses the proprietary medicine for humanity over personal gain.
The Ohio Farmer, a leading national agricultural journal based in Cleveland, is offered for the coming year at one dollar per year. With a large circulation of over 65,000 subscribers nationwide and wide advertising support, it provides a reliable and instructive weekly 16 page, 64 column edition of 52 issues. Specimen copies and premium lists are available by request.
Dr William s Indian Pile Ointment is claimed as the only sure cure for blind bleeding or itching piles. Judge Coons of Maysville Kentucky and Judge Coffinbury of Cleveland Ohio praise its effectiveness after years of suffering. The company cites hundreds of testimonials and sells by druggists for one dollar a box or by mail from Cleveland Ohio.
Soothe and heal cuts burns bruises and skin eruptions. Claims pimples freckles blemishes vanish leaving soft smooth skin. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or mailed by the Witxiam's M'Fa Co Cleveland Ohio. (Sept 8 87-ly)
The issue highlights rich illustrations and a vast amount of information. Published in New York City at 743 Broadway, the magazine showcases diverse reading material and historical content.
A promotional notice extols the lungs and breathing system urging relief from cold cough croup pneumonia or obstructions. It claims Boschee's German Syrup at 75 cents a bottle as a sure remedy and advises readers to ask their druggist. The ad stresses universal exposure to throat and lung issues and promises dependable results.
John Acton of Hendrysburg fell from a hay mow recently and sustained a broken collar bone along with other painful injuries.
A Texas county attorney E Bainbridge Munday cites happy results with Electric Bitters for malaria fever and jaundice recounting how his brother recovered. Mr D J Wilcoxson from Kentucky adds that he would have died without the remedy. The ad claims it wards off and cures malaria and all kidney liver and stomach disorders. price 50 cents and 1 dollar at C L Wall Co drug store.
Zinesville police report 97 arrests during October with about one third for drunkenness. The data highlights public order issues and suggests酒?
An advertisement proclaims a salve effective on cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with 25 cents per box, sold by C L Wall & Co. February 18 ly.
Eggs in Barnesville grew scarce last week as supply dwindled and retail prices rose to twenty five cents per dozen reflecting tighter markets and shopper frustration.
An historical health notice promotes Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites as a nourishing food medicine for wasting diseases in children. It claims to strengthen digestion, flesh, and overall health, advising to take no other product.
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