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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1879
Page
2
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The article surveys physicians including Dr. Natt Dr. Warren Stone and Dr. Stille arguing over yellow fever contagion. It cites quarantine effectiveness and cases of transmission via clothing or ships while noting some insist the disease is not contagious. It also contrasts political factions with accusations of misrepresentation.
The Lamars Sentinel editor criticizes the Republican party condemning the era of the 1860 to 1865 revolution and proposes drastic changes including renaming the republic to America and broad constitutional abrogations to align with national solidarity. The piece mocks constitutional provisions preserving state sovereignty and Senate representation.
The Plain Dealer notes leaders including Steedman Hill Reemelin Thompson Warner Durbin Ward Vanfleet Thoman Howells and other Democrats report a cheering outlook for the upcoming campaign. They cite a strong conservative platform and warn Republicans against efforts to sow division via a non partisan Honest Money League.
The Boston Herald argues against Southern supremacy in government, contending the South is a shrinking population and that Republican rule has not failed, stating Northern ideas lead American civilization and no single party must hold all offices.
A Senate committee to investigate Rhode Island's political condition will meet in Silver Spring to determine if the state has one more Representative than allowed. It will also probe soldiers’ voting rights tied to land ownership and seek federal remedies. Senator McDonald aided a soldiers’ citizenship petition during Congress’s extra session.
A Boston Herald writer recounts that the cold water poem The Old Oaken Bucket drew inspiration from a glass of brandy. Samuel Woodworth, the printer author, once worked in a printing office and shared the recollection as a personal memory.
In New York City a man named Woodworth visits Mallory's bar on Franklin street for brandy and water. He recalls a cherished memory of spring water from the old oaken bucket, which leads him to complete a poem within hours.
The piece argues the Seitz law would favor Gen Ewing by forcing rivals like Eph Holland aside. It recalls 1878 would have jailed Butterworth and allies, notes Holland’s prior Dayton jail term for election crimes, and mentions Butterworth paid $210 to influence ballot purity in his interests.
The Ristra Sun Local begins publication about four weeks ago under editor Banner Hall. The Ongood Journal calls the Local youthful and brilliant, a welcome addition to Rising Sun as residents hope for its success after years without a steady local paper.
Senator Woollen of Switzerland county visited the city last Saturday to meet friends and gauge support. The Herald endorses him for the Democratic Congressional Convention next year, calling him the district’s most deserving man and one of the best and truest Democrats in the state.
The Yazoo county discussion accuses some Democrats of adopting radical proscription tactics in politics and condemns the newspaper that supports such conduct. It notes that Democrats in radical garb, and Mississippi Democrats in particular, present an ugly public image.
O. O. Stealey notes in the Courier Journal that an Old Settlers meeting will be held at Salem next Sunday the 17th. The item admits such meetings are not typically held on the Sabbath, but the source trusts Stealey’s information.
Two clashes erupted in Madison County Kentucky on election day thirteen shots were fired without injuries A Republican won a seat in the Legislature The writer notes chaos spreads quickly once Kentucky counties turn toward trouble and the situation escalates rapidly
GeoyeraL Ewixu tours Ohio to rally laborers against Republican rule. He delivered a strong speech in Cincinnati last Thursday praising his own effort as the best of his life and plans visits to mining districts this week.
Heavy rainfall last week eased the drought and boosted farm moods. In Kentucky, Lexington hosts discussions about a grand reunion of the Clay family representatives, signaling gatherings and renewed planning.
The grand Sonney has finally taken a post on the Mississippi River commission. The appointment places him within the regional river governance structure, signaling a milestone in his public service career.
A reader from Deputy Indiana asks the county asylum questions about a Mrs Walker sent from Graham township. The letter requests details on labor required from a sick inmate, and why she was discharged while near death, seeking clear explanations rather than a simple denial.
The practice of striking young girls on the soles of their feet in the sultan's harem is abandoned, but eunuchs in charge may strike other body parts with light rods. Dressed in light clothing the women are half decollate, and in winter remain exposed to cold and lung disease.
A light, social note recalls that love survives most things but is harmed by meanness. a grocer’s frozen ham offer is brushed off with a witty remark about avoiding the cold shoulder from anyone.
Free of cost trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat lung affections. Severe cases urged to try this remedy claiming thousands cured and no other medicine matches its efficacy. Sold by J E F Harper Madison.
An 19th century advertisement touts the best Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter and chapped hands with a money back guarantee. It lists a price of 25 cents per box and credits J. E. C. FP. Harper Madison as the seller.
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