04 Dec 1878
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1878
Page
1
A storm poem depicts cloud-borne squadrons of gale and lightning tearing across the sky. The speaker personifies wind and rain as armored forces clashing in an aerial war and leaving branches and leaves torn and scattered. After the tumult, calm returns as the landscape renews and awaits spring brides.
A reflective poem in blank verse where travelers ride into a wooded road as day fades. The sun sinks and the forest glows transfigured while one voice urges courage toward life’s end, assuring that hope remains and God is not too late.
A poem portrays a woman approaching death with calm faith. She answers companions on questions about tears homes and harvests with religious assurance. She speaks of the throne and Christ’s promise and awaits a heavenly home not made with hands, resting in Savior’s grace beyond life’s margin.
A reflective piece by Caroline Leslie contrasts winter snow with spring skies. The narrator watches snowflakes fall and contemplates mortality and rebirth using weather as a motif.
A reflective verse contrasts harvest timing with seasons of decay and renewal. The speaker urges early sowing to ensure future harvests as life cycles progress from bloom to dormancy. Strong imagery links agricultural timing to human effort and consequence.
A bluebird rests on a bare branch in rain then darts away across the plain. The brief scene carries a song as the bird disappears into mist and gray clouds, raising questions of what lies beyond and whether the bird will reach its blue beyond.
A collage of items including advice on love and marriage, plague era letters to Memphis orphans, cures for toothache, wagers in Wyoming, and satirical notes on public figures. It cites the St Louis Globe-Democrat, Bridgeport church service mishaps, Indiana gourds, and playful anecdotes about a Sacramento nose and a Madisonville elopement gone awry.
A Black speaker mocks Massa Bob Ingersoll’s lectures on hell and science, urging Black listeners to think independently about religion. He ridicules biblical literalism, critiques flood and sin arguments, warns against blind belief, and urges critical examination of clergy and teaching.
Detroit Free Press presents a humorous Q and A about pigs with playful exchanges on pig anatomy behavior and tricks. The dialogue covers snouts rooting habits night vision intelligence and quirks like scratching through crowds and climbing.
A collage of humor and random notes cites pea nut production, Chinese population in San Francisco, a drunk laborer, Montaigne on onions, a fat man buying coach seats, dialect jests from Aberdeen, a Broadbrim quip, moral witticisms, and a Brunel steamship description. It includes jokes about smoking, tavern signs, and a mix of anecdotes, piracy poison pens, and a Toronto revolver incident.
The notice outlines fairground conduct including staying through the gate, keeping to the right, and watching for livestock. It warns about pickpockets, offers free exit passes, and mentions staff, police, and meal opportunities. It also cautions about weather forecasters, pig prizes, grandstands, officer quarters, and concerns over loan plans in Viz island.
The Geological Magazine discussion by Mr George Maw argues against glacier excavation to 600 feet as the cause of Lake Ontario and other basins, proposing post-glacial origin. Illinois Republicans are shown in minority in the latest political tally, with Democratic and Radical totals reported. An aphorism closes the snippet on death.
The piece notes oysters vary by region with Atlantic oysters larger and tastier, Pacific oysters smaller, and English oysters scarce. It traces improvements in canning over time, enabling inland and church fair access, and highlights New York Baltimore and Philadelphia as hubs of the canned oyster trade.
The Albany Argus warns that any recurrence of Hayes to interference policy would trigger impeachment, a House refusal to pass laws, and public resistance that could lead to a revolution. It argues strong leaders would be removed with no remedy, and the higher their office, the harsher the dispatch.
Ingersall tours the West criticizing the “mistakes of Moses” and shows little respect for the dead or for surviving friends. The piece defends Moses, noting he faced trials long before Grant and modern Christian statesmen offered models of governance.
A private note to a Birmingham school mistress asks if Henrietta Georgiana may return home to nurse Claudius Alfred while Louise Anne Victoria attends a dancing school. The message names Misa A as sender and mentions multiple individuals by full names.
Chin-gach-gui known as Tschoop or Tsehoop, famed Lenapi leader a century and a half ago, met Moravian missionary Rauch in the wilds and was baptized as Job. He later became a devout Christian and powerful religious leader among his people, revered by Bishop Spangenberg for his unlikely transformation. His grave in Bethlehem’s God’s Acre, marked Tsehoup, recalls the famed Mohican chief.
Nutmegs come from pearlike trees on tropical islands and Jamaica yields thousands yearly. Dutch dominance once burned vast piles to keep prices high, but the nutmeg pigeon carried their crop to many lands. Also noted are Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and a Swift quip on desires and shoes.
A series of jokes and puns comparing everyday phrases to humorous answers. Topics include dancing milk calves, Englishmen and bees, courtship as a ship, discontented men and watches, and light as unseen yet visible. The tone mirrors a 19th century curiosities page with brisk one liners.
A gentleman hosting a well known lecturer at tea is pressed by his young daughter who asks where the wife is. He reveals they live apart due to disagreement. The child presses on and suggests they fight it out, prompting a visible parental groan.
A feature highlights a handsome senior at Hanover College as a first class attraction. The piece notes campus charm and student life around the standout student, portraying him as a notable campus figure.
A fragment notes the fall opening with a dozen raw on the half shell, signaling seafood availability. The readable portion mentions shellfish and a seasonal kickoff, but lacks full context or location.
The Sun outlines its mission for 1879 promising independence from parties and politicians, commitment to truth, and broad coverage of current events. It anticipates a pivotal year with debates, Congressional actions, and the 1880 presidential election, aiming to inform readers promptly and accurately. Subscriptions and rates are listed, with contact to T. W. England in New York.
An advertisement describes Dr McLane's Vermifuge as a safe mercury free worm remedy. It lists symptoms claimed to be cured and asserts the product will effect a cure when present. It notes the wrapper bears the signatures of C McLane and Freeman Bros.
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