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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1888
Page
2
Reports from reliable sources indicate this year's harvest will not be lighter than last year and will at least equal it. The note emphasizes stable to strong production expectations for the wheat crop.
Records show Illinois mortgages on lands lots and chattel totaling 402 million dollars with 142 million in fara mortgages. A proposal to move the Ohio penitentiary from Columbus to Mansfield is unlikely. A new trust is said to be on the taxi business. Columbus Akron and Steubenville manufacturers plan to unite to influence sewer pipe markets. Virginia women lead civil service exams with high grades often above 90 percent.
A well-to-do Kansas City woman died by suicide last week. The unidentified lady, confident she was homely, took her own life after a foolish illusion entered her mind.
In New York City the renomination of Sunset Cox for Congress has been ratified by both Tammany and the County Democracy, signaling strong backing that could secure his return to the House of Representatives as Republicans push for a congressional majority.
A severe blow hits the gigantic lead trust as N Corwith & Co of New York and Chicago fail. The firm held millions and virtually controlled the market, risking a possible overthrow of the trust's power.
The court martial in the case of Walter 5 Payne found him guilty of embezzlement and he faces a dishonorable discharge pending the Commander-in-Chief's approval. Payne is the Prohibition candidate for Secretary of State.
The article notes two days of registration in New York City with 186 792 names on the rolls, up from 152 344 in 1884. It cites the city’s past vote around 220 000 and projects this year’s total near 260 000.
Kentucky dispatches report a large number of growers have resolved to plant no tobacco in 1889 due to overproduction harming the market. They believe withholding for a season will restore demand and achieve better prices.
A dispatch describes a cave thirty feet long and seventy feet high in Aspen with a wall bed of ore seven feet thick and enormously rich. Colorado is noted for sensational mine stories amid translates of precious finds.
No such great political meetings have ever been held in Indiana as are this year. Either party has but to give a few days notice to gather many thousand people. Politics run wild in the Hoosier State and enthusiasm may not indicate the outcome.
A British party lost their way near Standing Rock, Dakota. A young Sioux girl entered the Indians camp tent, embraced and kissed one hunter, and after a brief talk the couple married.
Ohio ranks second to New York in pensioners with 43 988 and in annual payouts of 2 306 943. Montgomery county leads with 2 704 pensioners followed by Hamilton 2 189 Cuyahoga 1 205 and Franklin 1 446 Carroll 183. One seventh of state residents joined the army during the rebellion. only Kansas sent a higher proportion.
Wool markets show firm demand in most regions with sustained orders from manufacturers. Interior prices rise in step with costs, while fabric values stay flat. Fleeces of all types remain sought after, driving overall market firmness.
Last Saturday the Fiftieth Congress adjourned at 1 p m after the longest session in U S history lasting 321 days. Senate records show 3651 bills and 116 joint resolutions were introduced while the House handled 11588 bills and 230 joint resolutions.
Contemporary discussion in Europe centers on France and the likelihood of a new empire. Observers note that the republic has struggled since its founding and warn that a restoration could bring renewed turmoil.
W L Bancroft reports on June 30 1888 railway mail service covering 143713 miles with 126310 miles of clerk distribution and 417 inland steamboat lines totaling 6972 miles. Postal clerks traveled 122031104 miles on rail and 1767649 miles on steam, distributing 5528772060 pieces of mail and handling 16001059 registered packages. Total clerks 5094, up 243 for 5.01 percent. Accidents to trains totaled 248 with 4 clerks killed 63 seriously and 45 slightly injured.
The House adopted the conference report on the Fourth of July bill allowing claims from Morgan’s raid and other war era events. Eastern Ohio recipients include John Carlisle administrator George B. Carlisle $90 Guernsey County James E. McBride administrator James Daugherty $60 Ebenezer Finley $100 Wm Mcellyar administrator Benjamin F. Sipe $200 Hamilton Warden $85 Mathias Zahbnizer $7 Guernsey County.
The court entries note numerous dismissals at plaintiff costs and several defaults with specified monetary awards. Cases include Annie J Rimer vs John T Rimer dismissed by plaintiff. Jacob C Thomas vs Thos White default for 88.50 with sale order. Maria E Bailey vs D L Sayre judgment for costs. and Mary J Brown divorce granted with maiden name restoration. The Grand Jury proceedings report 12 true bills, 7 not true bills, and praise for the Prosecuting Attorney, plus jailhouse condition observations and a proposal to convert a wing into a female department.
Twenty five artists spent nine months crafting a Realistic Battle Scene of Mission Ridge Lookout Mountain and the Battle above the Clouds. The exhibit ranks high for artistic detail and historical accuracy. Societies seeking Cleveland excursions should contact the nearest C M Ry ticket agent for excursion rates and funds.
The Cen tury Magazine notes a rising voter generation since the war, with over a million voters born after 1865. It catalogs shifts in age structure, dwindling elder voters, and a large wave of naturalized citizens casting ballots for the first time in November.
Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup is claimed the safest and most reliable medicine for babies priced at 25 cents. Laxador is promoted as the golden remedy costing 25 cents for stomach pain and morning malaise.
At Bergen county Experiment Grounds farmers watched trials of trench grown potatoes aiming for 700 bushels per acre. Rows showed 684, 605 and 1 056 bushels per acre in early harvests, but overall average dropped to 583 as pests and leaf browning reduced the crop. The wager and charity angle drew attention despite weather and bug challenges.
American dairy interests are vast, with investments exceeding 3 billion dollars versus bank capital near 971 million. About 21 million mild cows yield 7.85 billion gallons of milk yearly, while 4 billion pounds of cheese and 350 million pounds of butter are produced. Dairy supports 20 million acres of pasture valued at 250 million, involving 4 million farmers nationwide.
Cambridge Ohio October 23 1888 the following letters remain uncalled for at the Cambridge post office persons calling for them please say they are advertised WS Burton Miss Nora Bain RT Bennett Mrs Adda M Butler Mr and Mrs Jas Carm G W Ferbrache Mrs W M Johnson Mr and Mrs Kampt Wil Linten Thomas Morgan Mrs Susan Park D M Watson Moses Wolford and 4 package for Geoge Henises
Farmers seek heavy hogs but studies from the Massachusetts experiment station show larger gains come with higher costs. Eight trials indicate peak profitability occurs at dressed weights of 150 to 180 pounds, with cost of gain rising as hogs grow heavier.
Reports from almost every section of the State show broad health improvement among the people, attributed to Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The syrup, priced at 25 cents, is endorsing its own health impact while courtship and social scenes are briefly noted in a satirical voice.
In 1887 a case of blood poison with enlarged neck glands led Adam Scherer of Chattanooga to use Swift's Specific Co remedy. After less than two months his health fully recovered and his skin cleared, prompting him to praise the treatment and its savings on medical bills.
The Vestibuled Limited Express on the B and O route from Philadelphia to Chicago claims to prevent car telescoping in collisions and to reduce swaying on curves. The train mass includes baggage, day coaches, dining car and Pullman sleepers, all with Vestibuled cars and Pullman heating. Porters serve both day coaches and sleepers as the train travels non stop via Washington and Baltimore. Leaves Cambridge nightly at 11 for Chicago and 5 08 am for Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia.
An advertisement extols Castoria for open skin pores and digestion, claiming it prevents infant diseases by regulating stomach and bowels. It asserts Castoria, a vegetable remedy without morphine, has a thirty year history and widespread reputation for child health.
A 19th century advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for persistent catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Toledo druggists. It quotes endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Margin wholesale druggists and cites bank cashier H. Van Hoesen of Toledo National Bank as backing the firm. The remedy is described as an internal treatment affecting blood and mucus surfaces, price seven cents per bottle.
Mr. C. H. Morris of Newark Arkansas says persistent lung abscess left him incurable until Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption was tried. He notes his third bottle enables him to oversee farm work and calls it the finest medicine. Jesse Middlewart of Dekalb Ohio credits the remedy with saving his life after doctors gave up. A free sample is offered at Walls Drug Store.
Cheap harvest excursions announced to Kansas Nebraska Colorado Minnesota Dakota Montana Arkansas Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana. Sept 1 25 Oct 1 23 1883 dates for round-trip at one fare, return within 30 days. For details contact A and M Ry Co agents or W K Richards Cambridge Ohio G P A.
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded, price 25 cents. Sold by L Wall & Co.
An advertisement extols Dr Burners pills claiming high value and affordability. It promotes English Stomach and Liver Pills for digestive relief, Blood and Kidney Pills for urinary and reproductive health, and Red Clover Pills for blood and skin diseases. Prices range from 25 cents to a dollar per box with mail offers.
Advertises Dr Burners great French Female Pills for relief of female troubles with cautions on pregnancy and pricing. Also touts Dr Burners Magnetic Absorbent Disc claiming to remove inflammation and disease from blood with refund guarantee. Includes contact and event note for Cambridge Ohio Park Hotel appearance.
On October 27 Geol. Nathan Goff and Hon. W L Wilson join in a joint discussion. A demonstration honors Ex Senator Allan G Thurman. The B&O offers round trip excursion tickets from Cambridge and intermediate stations to Wheeling at one fare. Tickets are good for return within two days including sale date.
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