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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1882
Page
2
The Weekly Herald announces a contest offering a $10 pine prize to the person sending the largest club outside Madison by July 1, 1882 and a $500 prize for the second largest club. Subscriptions must be prepaid. An agent is wanted for every post office in the county.
The Vevay Reville criticizes crowded nomination hopes for Congress and state offices as monotonous and ridiculous. The Courier group counters by backing Will Johnson, while Switzerland County residents resist office-hunting, warning of price-driven politics and promising to enter the contest at the right moment.
Secretary Terrell asks for 10000 copies of William St English speech from the Democratic State Convention. English offers to furnish material in exchange for campaign funds or soap fundraising. The Republican plan aims to place the speech in temperance Democrat hands to frame party stance while avoiding counties like Jefferson and targeting Brown where internal division looms.
The article notes the Democratic convention bolstering party confidence with a broad platform and a strong ticket. It condemns Republican leaders for risking honest government to protect spoils and urges unity beyond minor platform disputes. The core question remains whether the government can be trusted to govern honestly.
The Courier accuses the Star of breaking a long standing alliance on county printing. Readers are reminded the conflict is partisan and not a genuine crusade to expose corruption, framed as a bitter exchange between two rival organs and their supporters.
A reader voices a broad critique of the late Democratic State Convention. The statement questions the platform and the ability of the speaker to stand on it, suggesting it is too broad and not consistent.
The so called Chinese bill passed Congress April 28 and was signed May 8, taking effect nine days later for a ten year ban. Chinese laborers cannot enter by land or sea, except those protected by treaty may come with a government certificate. Current residents may stay, but leaving requires a biometric certificate and reentry demands surrender. Violations carry severe penalties.
The text notes Egypt’s war complicating Europe with England likely to participate. It questions Turkey and Russia’s positions while praising Egyptian forces for avoiding clashes with Britain. A minor Sunday skirmish suggests England faces tougher tasks than earlier believed.
Srmson offers $50 that the Star leads in circulation over the Courier while Garber bets $100 the Courier is larger. Both back down, lacking the nerve to accept the other's challenge.
In Tennessee last Thursday Democrats defeated Republicans across the county and municipal races. The administration prospects tied to Billy Mahoning appear bleak as state outcomes unfold.
The text asserts that if Democrats arrive at the polls next November with the same intelligence and enthusiasm shown at the State convention test week, the entire Democratic State ticket will win.
A prominent Republican remarked at the Grand Hotel that the assembled State convention slate was the finest looking set of men never seen together. The comment circulated among attendees and local press as a vivid, though humorous, appraisal of delegates.
The article notes yellow fever has broken out in several Southern locations and fears grow that the region will again be afflicted by the dreadful disease.
The interior department reports five thousand applicants for four hundred appointments signaling a crowded and competitive job scene. The remark underscores a sense of optimism amid high demand for government positions.
President vetoed the river and harbor bill but the House and Senate overrode the veto and sent the measure to become law. The legislation, aimed at funding port and inland waterway improvements, clears remaining approval hurdles.
The War President has appointed General Grant and W N Prescott as commissioners to secure a commercial treaty with Mexico. The move aims to establish trade terms and strengthen diplomatic ties with Mexico through a formal agreement and ongoing negotiations.
A Michigan Republican veteran condemns Southern politics and race bias while praising Southern hospitality. He laments lying about the South and warns that revealing truth to party colleagues would cost him political grip. Citizens call him mean for his blunt views.
The fragment notes a price for The Weekly Herald at 60 cents an issue or period. It lacks other readable facts about date, edition, or publisher.
A large Indiana Democratic gathering selected delegates and approved a platform denouncing the Republicans. The convention nominated William A. Peele, William Woollen, and William R. Myers for Secretary of State, James H. Rice, Daniel McDonald, and A. B. Pitzer for other offices, with multiple ballots and unanimous final choices amid strong speeches by Mrs. Helen Gougar and Mrs. Mary E. Price. The event concluded with broad support for Voorhees and reforms in tariff and civil service.
Public notice invites all with coughs colds asthma bronchitis throat or lung ailments to visit C. KE. Heberhart's Drug Store for a free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Early call requested to prove its value and compare with a dollar size bottle.
State notices announce August 23 and 24 encampment of Knights Templar in Elkhart with several thousand knights expected. Preparations underway as organizers publicize event. Local politics show W C Rude of Morgantown running as independent Democrat for joint senator from Johnson and Morgan counties. Rev J J Fande to assume Trinity church post in Michigan City with salary and rectory totaling about 1800 dollars yearly. A Vincennes firm forms Spring Lake Ice Company with 100000 capital to build artificial lake and icehouses processing 25000 tons. Coal mines in Daviess County resume after wage concession. Indiana Manufacturing Company at Peru denies suspension, employing 375 and expanding output. Edward Summer, cattle king of Benton County, dies leaving estate around 1.5 million and 20000 to 25000 acres.
Newspapers report mixed reactions to the Democratic and Republican state conventions. Commentary notes harmony in the Democratic platform on prohibition and questions whether it aligns with liberal elements, while Republicans worry about party principles and personal liberty as conventions approach.
A Cleveland Herald recounts a corporate tale where John Jones and Sam Smith each own 5 000 000 shares of a million dollar company. Jones increases stock by 5 000, votes himself President and Treasurer, sets a $50 000 salary, consuming the former $100 000 dividend, leaving Sam Smith out.
An advertisement extols Telecine Bitters as a trustworthy treatment for stomach liver kidney and urinary ailments. The vendor claims proven efficacy and urges purchase for fifty cents a bottle from credible sellers.
Public notice announces a special election in Madison Sixth Ward on Tuesday August 29 1882 to fill the council vacancy from Samuel W Cochrane resignation. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. James Roberts city clerk prescribes inspectors and judges per state law.
In its 35th year opening Thursday August 1, the Classical and Philosophical courses with preparatory and Teachers' Department offer tuition and incidental costs of $50 for one year. Low expenses for poor but worthy students, good facilities in Music Drawing and Painting, high standard of study, no saloons, moral religious influences, healthful location. Students admitted any time. Address Rev HW Twoursey D D President Westervilla Ohio.
The item lists prices for Bran Wheat Corn butter potatoes apples dried fruits and garden and farm goods with multiple reporters including WM Trow Co Patrick Wade Totten & Collins and R E Craig. Entry fragments show per ton and per bushel prices for staples like hay corn oats sugar coffee lard and seed crops with various farm product terms and brand notes.
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