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Newspaper
Cambridge Reveille
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1850
Page
4
The speaker laments a late loved one, recalling him as sun by day and star by night. He died on the speaker’s breast, a bright star waning, leaving the narrator alone and grieving the loss. scripture reference from Samuel is quoted as a sign of comfort.
A William Gilmore Simms excerpt extols farming as divinely planned with earths riches and divine stewardship. It describes the farmer’s role within Heaven’s creation and the bounty of forests plains and rivers. The piece closes with an Eastern recipe for preserving cut flowers using a bell glass and a “Hopean Apparatus.”
The tomato belongs to the potato family and grows wild in South America. Recently introduced, it ranks high among culinary vegetables. Plant seed from March to April. sow early to avoid frost. Train vines on bushes, similar to English peas, to improve fruit. Save seed from the earliest ripe fruit by mashing, washing, drying, and storing in paper bags. The large red tomato is best for cooking, while pear and cherry shapes suit pickling.
The camellia failed to bloom this spring due to lack of buds from poor soil or water during growth. During the two to three weeks of growth it needs special care with ample water air and sun. Twice weekly guano water now will promote abundant flowers next year.
The document outlines the Western Military Institute board and faculty, with superintendents, professors in engineering, mathematics, sciences, languages, law, and ethics. It notes Cadet enrollment from 18 states, independence from sectarian control, and a cheap uniform policy. Location chosen at Blue Lick Springs near Lexington and Maysville Turnpike, opening January 7, 1850, with a forty week academic year and July August vacations.
The notice lists a 160 dollar annual charge covering all costs. Payment is advance from entrance to term end. It details a January to June twenty four week period costing 96 dollars, and describes lodging options with local families at 1.50 per week. It describes travel routes via Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington, Blue Licks, or Maysville, and notes baths, water quality, and springs. Georgetown Kentucky, October 20, 1849.
A promotional 1848 broadside extols John Bull's Fluid Extract of Sarsaparilla as a universal cure all. It claims six times stronger Honduras Sarsaparilla, lists dozens of ailments including scrofula cancers skin eruptions and constipation, and touts maternal benefits for childbirth.
In Louisville notices from 1848 claim Bull's Compound Fluid Extract of Sarsaparilla purifies blood with no equal. Druggists endorse the product, listing retailers and letters of recommendation from physicians and customers praising its cure claims and safety.
Isuam Bringes of Uniontown Kentucky testifies that a three year rheumatism attack was cured by a sarsaparilla preparation. He notes lasting relief and improved health after using the remedy, dated May 12, 1848.
A collection of testimonials from doctors and patients praising Bull’s Sarsaparilla as effective against scrofula syphilis and other glandular and cutaneous conditions. Letters from Jas M Moore L P Vanvant M D M Pyres and others dated 1847 1848 1849 endorse its safety and efficacy. Sold by John Bull at 8 Fourth Street Louisville with agency notices for sales in Cambridge City Ind.
Manseechy WooUss of Cambridge City announces taking the Mansion House formerly of John Richey. He offers first rate accommodations for travelers with generous table, low charges, and attentive service. The location at the head of the White Water Canal appeals to merchants and visitors. Cambridge City, March 26, 1849.
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