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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1891
Page
4
The piece surveys tariff policy including McKinley’s sugar provision and domestic bounty, critiques tin plate duties, and argues for stricter libel penalties. It cites editorials, court cases, and public figures, and reflects on press responsibility and Democratic politics.
A letter from T. E. Howard to A. G. Smith dated July 24 1801 from Sourw Beav Indiana praises Smith for illuminating the new revenue law. It credits his clear explanations with stirring public interest and prompting officials to enforce the tax code fairly toward corporate wealth.
The Lafayette Repository reports receipt of a circular from the Madison Democrat urging a write in editorial in favor of creating a senti will. The note frames a request for public opinion and editorial backing on the proposed measure.
Charles F. Gunther of Chicago buys at Hanover a genuine copy of Orielius Theatrum Orbis Tentarum dated 1678. The Latin atlas covers Europe to North America with hand colored engravings, a partial Mississippi missing map, Bible bordered Holy Land scenes, and a mainly perfect binding though the title page shows slight mutilation. Printed in Amsterdam by the Orletias brothers, the volume is unlikely to be duplicated in the United States.
Mrs Mary J Flick near Patoka marks her centennial claiming to be Indiana territory's first white child. She married Andrew Flick in TS13 and raised fourteen children, ten living, plus sixty-one grandchildren and many descendants. Her husband died at eighty seven.
The article notes Rev. Harry Jackson resigning from the Christian church pastorate. It highlights the longevity of Spurgeon, who began preaching at nineteen, surpassing fifty seven now, and in 38 years built over thirty seven churches and baptized 20 000 converts. His Sunday audiences for 31 years ranged from six to seven thousand. It adds that last year 4 900 candidates were ordained across US denominations.
The article warns arsenic alters the complexion and can kill if taken long enough while ammonia causes facial discoloration and general pallor. It notes rising ammonia use in manufacturing and even baking powders, with health risks from chronic ingestion and stomach damage. Professor Long of Chicago cites that one part ammonia in fifty million parts water renders it dangerous.
Mrs J N Bradshaw of Paris Kentucky died by suicide at Stoner Creek after leaving a note asking friends to dress her body simply and wear a burial robe. She had separated from husband since last October and penned a farewell blaming ungratefulness and heartaches. Her body was found in two feet of water with stones tied to it, as her brother in law and neighbors prepared for the burial.
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