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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1890
Page
2
Canada reports a decent apple crop and is exporting a sizable shipment to the United States, signaling market activity and cross border fruit trade during the season.
Eighteen election contests shake current Congress as eleven Democrats are unseated with more likely to follow.
The committee appointed by the preceding General Assembly to revise the Confession of Faith will meet in Pittsburgh on October 9.
Ireland faces famine as the potato crop fails across the country. The American Committee has issued an appeal for aid from the United States to provide relief and support.
John L. Sullivan, the pugilist, says nothing can induce a return to boxing and shows strong interest in theatricals posing as a star of varying magnitude.
Dr. Locke's resolution endorsing Hon. J. D. Taylor in the M. E. Conference drew broad press commentary across the state and sparked condemnation. The idea of uniting church and politics is widely rejected by people of all parties.
Governor Hill of New York actively addresses farmers with speeches pleasing to agriculturists as ex-President Cleveland enjoys fishing. Hill aims for the Democratic nomination and is playing for high stakes in the political race.
Idaho and New Mexico reports claim Indians in modern times still prize the scalp taken from pale faces. The dispatch suggests a need for missionary outreach or military persuasion to curb the practice and protect settlers.
New York pride in the Grant monument project may overreach as plans call for 500000 dollars though only 150000 has been subscribed. There is no evident rush to raise the remaining funds and the project may ultimately fail.
The government pushes the war against the Louisiana lottery with advertisements in many papers. Several editions, especially in the South, have refused transit through the mails due to such insertions, signaling the lottery business may be nearing dissolution.
The Commercial Gazette of Cincinnati notes Bismarck’s annual income of 175000, implying future generations may not claim destitution. It adds that distinguished men are paid well for government services and that public funds are not at fault for personal improvidence.
A Washington dispatch states the Secretary of State sent to the Senate a statement of Pan American conference disbursements. The $125,000 appropriation was nearly fully spent at $124,979.89 with $20.11 returned to the treasury. Major costs included $16,495 for tours of inspection and $15,174 for American delegates, Mr Irescot at $3,240 as the highest and Mr Carnegie at $130 the lowest.
The wage schedule shows Gage at 6000 dollars, Bryan 12000, Butterworth 10000, See berger 5000, Palmer 12000, Davis 15000, Dickinson 10000. Authors suggest salaries may be government guaranteed and criticize the honorary value of many posts.
A Washington dispatch reports the Senate has passed 1085 bills with 43 still sent to the President by the House. The Senate backed 840 of 1201 House-passed bills, while the House approved 438 of 1085 Senate-passed measures. Sixty five concurrent resolutions plus 500 other resolutions add to activity as 526 Senate bills are postponed indefinitely.
The editor rejects the chorus of farm doom and argues farming is a sound, businesslike vocation. He compares farmer and merchant profits, notes 85 to 90 percent of merchants fail, and claims farming has modernized with better methods and machinery by 1890. He cites 160 acre farms on Ohio Tennessee lines, estimates costs at about 12 000 dollars, and discusses crop yields and profits supportive of farmers.
The Census Bureau lists the Seventh Supervisors District of Ohio covering eleven counties with population changes and totals. It also provides the twelve largest towns in the district with their populations and year over year increases and decreases.
The essay suggests that Queen Victoria, famed for her hair, contrasts with her son the Prince of Wales who is described as bald. It hints that using Ayer's Hair Vigor earlier might have left the prince with more coverage, and implies it’s not too late for treatment.
Numerous brief notices record weather dates and moving plans. Maywood Mathews plans to move to Cambridge soon. Reports mention a horse accident near Gibson, attendance at the Newcomerstown fair, and legal business in Cambridge. Road contracts awarded to J A Larrison and M W McKim. A horse show and pig herd are noted. Legal case Luccock vs Puller set for the 27th with judgment rendered. Church services and ministers visiting Mt Zion circuit Coshocton. Rubican to move to Decatur Illinois after a past serious accident. Various pastors in transit and local religious activities.
Various civil actions and settlements noted including defaults for sums from $76.84 to $63,244 and costs. Decrees, sales, deeds, and distributions ordered. divorces granted with alimony and child custody terms. adjournment was taken with no set day.
An advert promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments with a money back guarantee or purchase price refund. Trial bottles are offered free at D M Hawthorne s drug store.
The Baltimore and Ohio system tightens leverage through leases centering on the Central Ohio line from Bellaire to Columbus. Analysts see a shift as Akron to Chicago Junction construction nears completion, potentially diverting through traffic from Central Ohio and Lake Erie divisions.
An endorsement cites Castoria as Dr. Samuel Pitcher's infant prescription free of narcotics, praised for soothing teething, diarrhea, wind colic, and vomiting. It is described as a harmless substitute for several remedies and lauded for thirty years of use by millions of mothers.
The Quaker City Independent notes a push for Christian unity rooted in New Testament practice. It cites about 480 Disciples congregations in Ohio, $500,000 raised locally, $55,000 yearly for missions, and 65,000 members state wide. The 16th district includes Guernsey, Noble, Belmont, Monroe, and Harrison counties. Rev. Williams of Bellaire led the event. Dr. G. H. Kemp of Barnesville served as secretary.
There is more catarrh in this infection than all other diseases and it was once considered incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from BF J Cheney Co Toledo is promoted as a constitutional treatment taken internally from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It supposedly acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 payoff for any failing cure. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The article notes a record surge in canal projects worldwide with many on this side of the Atlantic. Projects include the Nicaragua Canal, Cape Cod Canal, Harlem Canal, and Columbia Canal plus plans from Ohio to Lake Erie and Hennepin to the Mississippi. It forecasts Paris seaport plans and slackwater on the Ohio, signaling the canal era’s expansion.
At one time I had awful sores and pimples on my face. After using two bottles of SS I was cured and now have a smooth complexion. Jamies L Boyer, Atlanta Georgia.
Infirm from infancy with catarrh and facial eruptions, the author suffered ten years of rheumatic pain despite top physicians and blood purifiers. Declared incurable, a “Might” bottle cure promised relief, leaving Josie Owens of Montpelier Ohio reporting renewed health after reading the Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed from The Swifty Specific Co Drawer 3 Atlante Gr.
Cambridge District M E church schedules first round meetings. Dates span October to December with pairs of towns including Cambridge Norwich Bethel Cumberlain Wauke Caldwell Sarahsville Berne Summerfield Be Lyesville Senecavile Chandlersville Sonora Masterton Stafford McConnelsville Rural Dale Bristol Neemsville New Matamornas Wade Caywood Newport Beverly Sharon Dexter City Lower Salem and other locales.
A historic ad proclaims long selling Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. It claims universal satisfaction and guarantees refunds if results are unsatisfactory. The note ends with D M Jlawthorne drug pint.
This Cambridge District report outlines results from the past year including counts of Young Ladies' Societies and Children's Bands, auxiliary memberships, and subscriber numbers for the Friend. It records totals of money contributed from September 1839 to September 1890 and lists various society metrics for the period.
An advert proclaims the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheam fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and asserts it cures piles or money back. Sold by IDM Hawthorne Dee 5 RY Ly for 25 cents per box.
A historical note explains foolscap paper’s name from a stamp of the cap of Liberty used during Cromwell’s protectorate. After the Restoration Charles II rejected the stamp upon seeing it, reportedly exclaiming he would have nothing to do with a fools cap.
The text asserts that Ayer's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh, claiming the loathsome disease is bloodborne and can be eradicated by this alterative. It presents the remedy as conclusive proof of its effectiveness and attributes lasting improvement to the treatment.
Since the last report the following couples have received licenses to marry: R. M. Banker and Mary Miller. J. H. Foster and Eva B. Spencer. O. D. Law and Sadie Boyd. H. A. McCandlass and Tilly R. Hickle. Jefferson Roby and Annie M. Reasoner. G. M. Sayre and Emma Yagar. J. B. Wright and Lou B. Crawford.
Homeseekers will depart Chicago and Milwaukee via the Curiaco, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway for Northern Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota including the Sioux Reservation Montana Colorado Kansas and Nebraska on September 9 23 and October 14 1890. Fares are about a full round trip and tickets are valid for return within thirty days from sale. Inquiries to Coupon Ticket Agents or A W H Carpenter General Passenger Agent Chicago Illinois.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces discounted round trip excursion tickets to principal points in the West Northwest and Southwest and to Virginia Valley locations. Tickets are one fare for the round trip and valid return for thirty days with stopover privileges on western lines. For details contact local agents or Frank P. Cooper in Tiffin Ohio Frank Wilson in Columbus Ohio or W. E. Reppert in Columbus Ohio.
Ticket sale announced for round trip via the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh on September Yth and October 14th. Information available from nearest ticket or passenger agent.
Excursion tickets to Knoxville Tennessee for the Veterans Reunion are offered at one fare round trip from principal Pennsylvania Lines stations on October 4 5 and 6.
The B and O railroad advertises its tenth annual excursion to Chicago on October 9 1890 with round trip tickets valid for return through October 14. Trains from Cambridge depart 9:49 am 1:43 pm 6:27 pm and 11:39 pm, fare six dollars and five cents. Tickets available at any B&O agent.
Oct 11 sale across West Northwest and Southwest at very low rates. Contact agent T Clark M R y Cambridge Ohio for details. Also notes October Magazine of American History features papers by ROS Stoors T W Dwight and others with varied topics and a price of 5.00 per year.
Advertises a dry goods store claiming low prices and full value. Urges readers to avoid higher priced rivals and to seek a store offering small profits, wide assortments, and consistent customer satisfaction. Warns against other advertisers and promises rock bottom prices at Rock Bottom store.
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