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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1891
Page
6
The Madison Herald discusses census debt, wheat yields, and silver coinage while criticizing Republican tariffs. It claims rising mortgage rates, a Democratic appeal to fairness, and calls for reform through education and civic virtue.
A long fragment recounts General Sherman dreaming of guerrilla attack and a house explosion that supposedly saves his life. The piece critiques past lectures by Ingalls and accuses others of stock tricks and political manipulation. It then shifts to a note on Thomas P. Wright and his string of newspaper ventures including Bedford Milton Milton Free Press and Osgood People’s Paper.
The article extols Madison Building Associations as highly prudent, businesslike, and trustworthy in directing credit and aiding residents. It lauds their careful management and public-spirited efforts to support local housing, finances, and community welfare.
Mrs Sarah Polk wife of President James K Polk died at the Polk mansion in Nashville at 7:30 Friday morning. The death ended a long illness and the funeral plans were incomplete. The article also covers political commentary and other local notes from the same issue.
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