15 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Madison Twice A Week Democrat
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1894
Page
1
The Columbus Republican critiques tariff policy saying low prices dent buyer capacity and predicts Democrat tariff reform will revive business. It notes McKinley bill history, predicts Democratic reductions, and mentions Congressman Cooper and Trinity Church ties amid political commentary. The piece closes with a nod to Tutt's Pills.
A temperance rally at the Grange Fair Grounds near Wirt Station Jefferson County Indiana invites all to promote morals. Expected features include speeches by Col. O. S. Dobbins of Bhoats Indiana, Rev. C. G. W. Tingley of Madison, and others, plus vocal and instrumental music and refreshments.
A 19th century advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally by affecting the blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials from Toledo firms praise the treatment and urge readers to buy Hall's at seven cents per bottle from druggists.
Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves offer two burner models at 3.25 and three burner at 4.50. Also listed are slate tin and iron roofers sewer pipe and fire brick for building needs.
Mrs Margaret Hitz mother of the Hitz Bros died at the family residence yesterday age 79.8. The funeral will be from the residence at 9 o clock tomorrow with services at the German Methodist Church.
A Courier Journal excerpt from Senator Voorhees to Judge Carleton discusses anticipated tariff changes under the Democratic plan, contrasts with McKinley era protections, and notes sugar and duties. It cites political maneuvers, party loyalty, and predicted House and Senate actions with references to Clifton Rhodes Breckinridge, Jason Brown, and others.
The piece argues the nomination defeats of Clifton Breckinridge and Jason Brown show a public demand for responsive leadership. It faulted them for not opposing the Wilson tariff and sugar bounty, warning that their failure to oppose would rally voters to seek change in forthcoming elections.
A Faint Exchange touts sunflower seed as a premier poultry food that boosts eggs and feather gloss. It describes growing the big Russian variety anywhere with light protection, notes high seed yield, and adds sorghum seed as an equally good alternative.
Attorneys for Frank and Per cival Coffin in the Indianapolis National Bank wreck case file with the U S clerk a prayer for a writ of error claiming about sixty errors. They expect to present a similar application to Justice Harkin in Chicago, seeking supersedeas and bail while the Supreme Court reviews the cause.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as a remedy for liver ills indigestion jaundice viciousness and sick headache priced at 25 cents with testimonials to its efficacy describing its health benefits.
The funeral for Mrs. John Sample who died young after whooping cough was held in Brooksburg and she was buried at Morris Chapel. She was 21, married two years earlier to Mr Sample, with a child born to their union. Her husband, in grief, returns to the farm on Spring Creek as friends extend sympathy from Jabanon and across the region. In a separate note, John Avritt died at Bradfordsville at 2 am after general illness aged years. he leaves seven children including Samuel Avritt a Louisville lawyer.
Prof W 2 Gosnell notes frost on the 6th and 7th damaged low ground crops including garden truck corn and potatoes in several counties. Wheat and oats look promising with warmer late week. planting and harvest progress continue across regions.
The Louisville Commercial reports little activity at both Jeffersonville ship yards. The piece notes skepticism about glowing town booster columns and hints at doubt over optimistic portrayals.
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