04 Feb 1891
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1891
Page
1
Federal army lines trembled as Jeb Stuart led 1900 cavalry and one battery on a Peninsula raid that reached Mercesburg Pa and threatened Harrisburg. The expedition aimed at destroying rail bridges and disrupting transport while gathering provisions, prompting caution and a military governor in Mercesburg.
A vivid account describes Stuart and his officers entertaining hostages like Col. A. K. McClure, while raiders destroy military stores and cut telegraph lines. The 1862 operation skirts Union lines, returning toward Leesburg with hours of pursuit and forced impressment of horses amid civilian distress.
A Confederate cavalry raid led by Stuart crossed the Monocacy and White's Ford near Poolesville, skirmished with Union forces including Stoneman and Pleasonton, and withdrew without losses to his riders. Union forces pursued but failed to prevent the Confederate escape, leaving Lincoln to joke about McClellan lacking cavalry. Stuart claimed 1200 red horses and left the North shocked at the bold operation.
A letter argues converting bond debt to 2 percent yields through a sinking fund, claiming savings of sixty thousand dollars over thirty years and no need for new revenue. It cites Harrison County Texas bonds and suggests national adoption for cities and counties to cut taxes, based on government securities vs greenbacks. It also notes Kansas Alliance gains, with a senate report cutting boards, taxes, and officer fees to save about $500,000 yearly.
A West Lebanon resident testifies to Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup as the ultimate blood purifier. He notes his wife improved after six bottles and praises the remedy as the best family medicine. Prepared by Charles Wright Medicine Company for sale in Indiana Pa by Bolar & Graham.
An advertisement touts Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills as scientifically compounded and uniform in action. It claims safety for all ages, no griping pain, and superiority in curing sick headache constipation dyspepsia and biliousness while serving as an effective appetizer.
At the American Street Railway association convention in Buffalo, President Lowry celebrates rapid transit progress and predicts horses will be mostly replaced by electricity. He cites 1890 census data showing 2,351 miles horse powered vs 260 electric in large cities, and notes rising investor confidence in electric street railways as a reliable security for savings. The piece contrasts efficiency gains with Davenport cost figures, illustrating higher patronage and net gains from electric operation.
Dr. Lane’s discovery in the Rocky Mountains is advertised as a cure for constipation and sick headache. The Oregon grape root combined with simple herbs is said to be prepared for use by pouring boiling water to extract strength. Sold at 50 cents per package.
J H Beadle recounts the shift from rough natural paths to turnpikes and gravel roads in Parke County Indiana. The improvements boosted commerce travel and social life, spurring lyceums lectures and community events, while changing farm work habits and bringing elegant turnout fashion. The piece notes toll roads, local disputes, and widespread adoption of gravel routes through the county.
Col Auchmuty outlines a trade school solution to unskilled labor and office drift. Apprenticeships fade, unions oppose training, but 2,500 graduates earn daily wages of 2.50 to 5.00. The Springfield audience hears praise for keeping youths in school and guiding them to trades. Other items note a giant umbrella for a West African king and England’s richest church livings led by Bloxham vicarage.
An old time advertisement promotes Restorative Nervinea as a versatile nerve tonic addressing headaches nervousness sleeplessness sexual debility backache memory issues and dizziness. It lists L Burton Co Amberg Murphy Battle Creek C B Woodworth Fort Wayne and many others as endorsers and offers free trial bottles and a book on nervous diseases. Also promotes local furniture bargains at Messenger building and H H Steving 514 Water Street.
Move we must and furniture is bulky to move We would rather sell entire stock than move it We have the largest and best stock in Indiana county from which to make selections Please call and see if we have not something you have use for You may never have another chance like this to buy good furniture at prices away below zero H HF Strevine 514 Water Street
A. L. Mason advertises calves for sale at market price cash each Monday and Wednesday. Calves aged four to six weeks preferred. Location is one door east of the Gompers House on Water street in Indiana.
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