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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1892
Page
3
A historical advertisement touts cures for syphilis scrofula and strictures with portable instruments. It claims rapid relief from women’s ailments and bearing down pains. The doctor promises to treat obscure cases, refuses incurables, and invites patients to write for confidential consultation.
A collection of brief items from Madison area papers notes barbershop openings, vouchers, wheat yield claim, sheep killed by lightning, the death of The People’s Journal, infant death and burial, Epworth League social, obsequies, marriage news, a court petition to restore a maiden name, fair displays at Osgood and other fairs, a political rally kickoff, a new boat house, a troubling story of domestic mistreatment, a marriage announcement, a serious injury near Paris Crossing, a resignation of a state representative, a large Clark county old settlers meeting, extreme temperatures in Montana contrasted with Ohio valley, plans for large attendance at local grounds, a civil suit for damages against a railroad, and an advertisement for Dr Kaufman’s medical book.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Adlai E Stevenson addressed about 10 000 people in Louisville at Leiderkranz hall and the Watterson club house with Governor J Young Brown presiding. Other speakers included J Proctor Knott and James A McKenzie as Kentucky Republicans hosted McKinley in Council Bluffs earlier. The event followed by a reception and a late-night feast as Stevenson accepts Frankfort invitation.
Ex Secretary Blaine will carry the Republican national ticket with speeches planned across the country. The schedule includes a first address in his home state at campaign start on the 17th, with meetings arranged in every section. Adlai Stevenson arrives in Louisville with a welcome by local leaders and a tour of the Waterstone clubhouse dedication.
After an all night outing in Seymour, William Greer shot at his companions injuring John Firman seriously and William Wilson fatally. Shorty Wilson and Jacob Loertz were lightly wounded, Greer escaped and is at large as excitement spreads. Nearby, an Iron Hall board secret probe and a lynching mob in Nesro Lynched Arkansas report add to a tense, scattered dispatch.
The Indianapolis News reports three tax commissioners discussed measures to curb overzealous assessments. Mr Walker urged enforcing the law against delinquent tax officials, citing high valuations and suggestive examples. Mr Gwin noted Floyd county’s unchanged 60 000 street railway assessment, despite the road’s higher worth. The board reminded taxpayers of the right to appeal to the State board from county assessments.
Introduction to the through car service emphasizes that it operates from Chicago via St. Paul with no change for Pullman Vestibuled first-class and tourist cars. Through trains depart Chicago nightly at 10:45 p.m. and offer scenic routes through prairies forests and mountains with ample comfort and deluxe attached cars. Fast Wisconsin Central Lines service to St. Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Duluth departs Chicago at 5:00 p.m. daily.
Lists delegates and alternates for Madison and surrounding areas across six wards, Lancaster and Hanover townships. Names include Baker Korbly Kirk Riel Forsee Bartron O'Brien Laurence Scheifferdecker Zoe ler and many others with numerous alternates and ward groupings.
An old advertising line recalls Castoria as the remedy for infants children and mothers. The rhyme traces Castoria from baby days through motherhood, noting its use for children and grandchildren.
The Burlington Route offers round trip tickets at greatly reduced rates to Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Yellowstone Park St. Paul Minneapolis Spirit Lake Black Hills Puget Sound points and all tourist spots in the west. For rates and details write A C Dawes General Pros and Ticket Agent St Louis Mo. July 1. Belief that you can’t be cured is hypepsia Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
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