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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1883
Page
2
Eastern press warns of danger in Norway as people tire of a king and seek freedom. Norwegians in the United States, inspired by liberty, urge bold action. The Supreme Court ruling on civil rights has sparked indignation among Black Americans who question the equal rights doctrine in the nation.
Ben Butler states greenbacks approach the haven of success. He argues that gold and silver certificates and United States postal notes are government issued paper currency based on public credit like the greenback. He predicts future policy to expand paper currency and retire National Bank notes.
The New York Sun reports that twenty-two of thirty-eight states have Democratic majorities in their U S House delegations while Republicans lead fourteen states and Readjusters one. one state is split. Two years earlier Republicans held twenty state administrations and twenty congressional delegations.
A U S comparison shows England under wheat 2.6 million acres and oats 2.975 million, barley 2.3 million. America holds 39 million oats and 30 million barley acres, with 64 million corn acres. England cattle about 6 million, sheep and lambs 25 million, versus America with 30 million cattle and 50 million sheep and lambs.
The bureau maintains a chain of command with a chief, ten second lieutenants, 150 sergeants, 50 corporals, and 800 privates. Regular army officers include 10 captains and first lieutenants detailed for special duty, recalled as needed, located across 509 stations nationwide. About half of stations are run by amateur savants, with 100 clerks in Washington handling tri daily reports and bureau records.
November 6 will bring elections across multiple states. Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia plan votes for various offices including governors, attor neys general, secretaries of state, legislatures, and other statewide roles.
Reader reports reveal opium illicitly reaching the Sandwich Islands from San Francisco Chinese merchants. Smuggling methods include a four ton bonded warehouse safe emptied in a cane field, packed steam laundry linen, fruit cans, stove wood, and coal containers. Prices run eighty to ninety dollars per pound with widespread illicit distribution.
A Democratic demonstration in Millwood townships drew a large crowd despite weather. A march along Main and Steubenville streets ended at Mill with speeches by E W Mathews Henry Bohl N S Crowell and William Lawrence. Bands and torches lit the event though enthusiasm lagged.
California grows four almond types: soft shell standard hard shell and paper shell. The 188? crop reached 300000 pounds with about half for home trade and the rest shipped to eastern markets.
The Marietta News reports Henry Bohl received a handsome serenade last Friday night from hundreds of friends in the county. Speeches followed by M. McMillen and B. J. McKinney highlighted the event. Bohl’s county majority reached 493, 132 ahead of his ticket, underscoring his popularity locally.
The Omaha Indians separate children from widowed mothers after the father’s death, placing them with paternal relatives, a practice viewed as normal. Mothers remain affectionate but are not burdened by their former offspring. A science association notes sacred spirit resting places along the Missouri bluff, cleared yearly, with a low mound and an east-facing entrance. a blown-down tree nearby is seen as haunted by spirits.
The analysis shows 36 gallons of oil per ton theoretically, but real losses leave 80 gallons at mills worth about 40 cents yearly, plus 12 to 15 dollars from the oily product. About 1000 pounds of oil cake fetches 19 to 25 dollars per ton, lint adds ~1.50, and 890 pounds of hulls also hold aggregate value.
American Sport notes eight clubs now in the American Base Ball Association have agreed by correspondence to raise membership to twelve next year by admitting clubs at Chicago Indianapolis Washington and Brooklyn. It also reports the National League season batting and fielding averages with McCormack Cleveland leading earned runs per game at 1.35 Daly Cleveland 1.36 Rathbourne Providence 1.43 Corcoran Chicago 1.71 Whitney Boston 1.80 among batters. Catchers ranking Bennett Detroit Ewing New York Bushong Cleveland Rowe Buffalo Gillig an Providence. In fielding Morinell Boston leads. First baseman Sarr ell Providence second baseman Denny Providence third Glasscock Cleveland shortstop Harming Boston. Fielders’ merit list includes Bronthers Buffalo Connor New York Goreh Chicago Burdock Boston Dunlap Cleveland O’Rourke Buffalo Sutton Boston Merriell Boston Gillespie New York Gross Philadelphia Richard Buffalo Anson Chicago.
A Country Gentleman correspondent shares an unusual trial with coal ashes as garden soil. He notes neighbors praise his garden and express disbelief when he explains the ashes are spread broadcast or composted with weeds nightsoil and house refuse.
The American Cultivator argues not to start with the wettest spots when planning farm drainage. Renovating a marsh acre can demand more labor than drying several upland acres slightly too wet, so work should maximize impact by prioritizing areas needing the least before tackling the most difficult sites.
Bradstreet reports a sharp stock panic and a drop in grain values with cotton and other produce weaker. Bank clearances fall, mercantile failures rise to 245 from 187, while easy money supports legitimate trade and wool and iron trades show uncertainty. Wheat exports rise as prices slide, corn falls with a large visible supply.
The November North American Review showcases Senator H B Anthony on Limited Suffrage in Rhode Island and its early constitutional history, Dr Norvin Green on telegraph governance and efficiency, Rev David N Utter on John Brown of Watertown, scientific pieces by Balfor Stewart and Gen John Newton, and a debate via Solitary between a Radical and a Conservative. It also includes Green B Baum on public service clerks, and a review of Dr Hammond's Estimate of Woman. Published 30 Lafayette Place.
Old Berks lists Peter Lawler of Caron Mass as a long time resident and respected member after fifteen years in service. He reportedly suffers chronic disease though now appears in good health. Cras. O. Brown, President notes a wonderful case published elsewhere of great value to readers.
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