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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1891

Page

2

Madison Indiana Herald changes and subscription terms

The Madison Indiana Herald lists JaN Adame as proprietor Lessee Lin Jones and editor publisher Madison. It lists the office at 107 East Main Street with subscription options including daily weekly monthly and yearly rates and notices for address changes and forwarding options.

Lin Jones, Lessee Office East Main Street Hargan’s Adam’s Express Office Madison Hotel West Third Osk R. R Depot Vernon Mill

Diverse political moves and a bold irrigation find headline

The piece covers President activity in San Francisco and a week of regional visits, Illinois wage law approval, Senator Reagan's resigning history, a Chicago capital syndicate buying the old Kaskaskia governor’s mansion, a plan to relocate it to Chicago, and an artesian well near Huron South Dakota delivering eight inch water at ten feet depth with a 10 000 gallon per minute flow aiding irrigation.

Chicago Kaskaskia Shadrach Bond Linois Huron

British and U S Exports Compared and Dr Pierce Medicine

The 1890 British merchandise exports totaled 1 595 064 427 with 313 154 951 foreign shipments. domestic exports stood at 1 282 529 576. U S domestic exports reached 845 987 711 that year. A health tonic, Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claims to purify blood and aid tired sufferers with a money back guarantee if results fail. Dr Pierce's Pills and Sugar Coated Pellets are advertised as liver aids.

United States Great Britain Dr. Pierce

New Discovery for La Grippe Promises Quick Relief

Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds is touted as the best remedy with reports of rapid relief and no ill after effects. A satisfaction guarantee is offered with refund if not satisfied. Trial bottles available free at Harper Drug Store, large bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar.

la Grippe J. E.C. F. Harper Drug Store H.G. Root M.C Pear. Sr

Vindicated Her Good Name in Kentucky Slander Case

Miss Minnie Harbor of Robertson county faced James A. Poe after he sent anonymous letters slandering her. Harbor gathered evidence, led to an indictment for libel, and a jury convicted Poe with a $610 fine, vindicating her honor through a brave public stand.

Robertson County Kentucky Minnie Harbor James A. Poe William Burns Miss Harbor Poe Mr. Burns Burns Jibel

Poverty, Wealth, and a Cure for Consumption

A rich New Yorker declares wealth means little beside a fatal illness. A friend urges Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to cure consumption. The ad extols the remedy’s reach for blood diseases and skin ailments, with testimonials from Henry Brown praising Kent’s Sarsaparilla and druggists selling the products.

New York Kent Henry Brown, Co Canus, Inc

Electric Bitters Credited by Idaville Residents

Idaville Indiana residents endorse Electric Bitters claiming help for kidney and liver trouble and renewed strength. Postmaster Timmons, farmer John Leslie, and hardware merchant J W Gardner praise the remedy as life changing. Sold at J & C F Harper Drug store for 50 cents per bottle.

Wo. Timmons Idaville Ind John Leslie Same Place J. W. Gardner J. &. C.F. Harper Drugatore

Treasury funds ample for government needs says Mint director

Edward O. Leech the director of the mint reports the treasury on April 1 held over 751 million dollars with 493 million in trust money for redemption and 258 million free cash for legitimate government expenses He argues no risk of default and notes customs receipts may rise due to sugar duties removal. Public notices follow on 128 year old widow Sussannah Nelson dying in Washington and other brief items.

Leech Treasury Washington Edward O. Leech Mint United States Treasury United States

Reagan resigns Senate seat to join railroad board

Senator John H. Reagan resigns at the urging of Governor Hogg and will accept the chairmanship of the state board of railroad commissioners. Governor Hogg appoints Horace Chilton of Tyler to fill Reagan’s unexpired term of two years. Chilton, age 37, is a prominent Texas lawyer and noted orator.

Austin Tex Hogg John H. Reagan Senate State Board of Railroad Commissioners Horace Chilton Tyler Reagan Chilton

New Rules Adopted by the American Express Company

Boston reports strict measures for May 1 requiring every employee to file a salary proportionate bond and furnish a photo and full personal description. Bonds cost $6.75 per $1000 annually, with deductions from salaries to cover risks. workers resist but compliance is expected.

American Express Company Boston

Moltke Funeral Preparations and Abroad Notes

Berlin reports Count Von Moltke laid in state and to be buried with military honors as Kaiser and European rulers send condolences. London notes possible Italo British alliance amid fears of French dominance in the Mediterranean. Westphalia miners plan an eight hour day strike while Sage Creek prospector doubt persists on a 20 acre gold field. St Joan Nova Scotia two young women drown when a pleasure boat capsizes in harbor.

Berlin von Moltke Moltke St. Petersburg Czar Order of St. Andrew Military Academy General Staff Count Moltke Count von Moltke Belr Dressler Kaiser Lehrter Silesian Brandenburg Gate Bismarck Lonporn Great Britain England Italy Rome Naples Lord Salisbury London Rapid City S. Dak Sage Creek Wandel

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