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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1878
Page
2
To Our Subscribers. Owing to hard times during the past year, we have not sent any of our subscribers bills, though many have been long since due. Now that times are getting better, and money more plenty, we trust that all who are in debt to us for the Herald will remit as speedily as possible.
The analysis argues Hayes biased toward Democrats by framing federal voting issues as Southern intimidation while ignoring Northern voter suppression. It states the President is more conservative than radical and predicts adherence to constitutional norms, despite objections to his rhetoric.
The discussion portrays Blaine’s push for a South targeted investigation as a thin political stunt driven by sectional hate. Democrats urged revising the resolution to include Radical bulldozers in New York and Massachusetts, arguing such change would reveal the resolution’s true intentions and justify action to correct past wrongs.
The piece warns of a conspiracy by national bankers to remonetize silver and defy Congress. It predicts Democratic gains after March and vows to throttle the alliance led by John Sherman to defend the silver dollar and uphold the people's liberties against a moneyed despotism.
Report from last week’s Board of Court Commissioners meeting notes James Cochran chosen as President while James Baxter steps down. The text questions Baxter’s continued influence over county affairs and suggests scrutiny of his executive and financial conduct.
A note to business leaders explains that due to their support this week, the paper will print one to two hundred additional copies next week for use in the next issue.
The piece ridicules Radicals for criticizing Democratic activities while accusing them of treason like conduct. It likens Radical politicking to a branded thief on a stolen horse and mocks their public accusations of an innocent Christian gentleman over a photograph theft.
In Sacupa on December 4 1878 a correspondent notes court-related activity and local politics. Saluda Grange marks an anniversary with a dinner speeches and expected Judge Wilson. annual officer elections are set for Saturday the 18th. Tryus Church plans a Christmas Eve festival.
A Hanover Indiana letter describes a cold snap lifting spirits, church dedication of the new Methodist church, nightly revival meetings led by Rev. Bright with Presiding Elder Mr. Hester. Students prepare for exams, a local orchestra forms and entertains, and Dr Heckman travels to Louisville for preaching with plans for a Franklin lecture and possible succession rumors for Prof. Cantrar.
On Monday morning John Pattie a prominent local lumber dealer made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. W P Graham is named assignee and all Pattie property is turned over. The liabilities reach about 50000 with the First National Bank as the chief likely loss. The move follows a sharp decline in lumber prices after heavy investments in 1873 and 1874.
R J Buatoar of Inuitipis presses his claim for Sergeanten Arms in Congress at Washington. He has secured support from the entire Indie 06 Galaga sign and continues to campaign for the position.
The Shelbyville correspondent reports the city marshal arrested Charles Patterson who escaped from the Southern Paditan Penitentiary six months ago. Patterson claimed to be Frank Parker, later revealed as Oscar Megan, with telegram exchanges prompting further orders. Megan was sent for forgery two years ago. The note also mentions river rise causing backwater in Crooked Creek valley and hunting parties along the improvised lake banks. Oysters sell for 15 cents per can and a new Methodist church in Hanover was dedicated recently.
Fragmentary report describes a Madison incident tied to Scott and Jefferson counties and a judge from the 5th judicial circuit. It mentions a Madwon branch and a person named Charley Jawett on a morning trip to Scottsburg.
Advert for Swayne's Ointment by Dr. Swayne & Son claims a cure for moist itching and painful piles, ringworm, tetter, and other skin eruptions. It cites experiences from users, offers mail order with prices, and states no charge for medical advice from 330 N Sixth Street Philadelphia. sold by druggists.
Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry advertised as a cure for coughing and lung ailments. Dr Isaac S Herbein testifies to its effectiveness with trial bottles priced at 25 cents and larger sizes available. Prepared by Dr Swayne & Son in Philadelphia and sold by leading druggists.
The advertisement claims BoSch ee s German Syrup cures severe coughs and throat lung diseases with proof that physicians medicines lack. It offers a 10 cent sample bottle and a 25 cent regular size, asserting three doses relieve any case and noting its recent introduction from Germany.
Reports from across the country show strong demand for the Standard Sewing Machine Co. “Stanparp” at a $20 price with attachment. The firm touts durability, all steel parts, five year warranty, free maintenance, and nationwide delivery from New York City.
Wheat and corn prices are listed with per bushel and per ton figures though the readable text is fragmentary. The item mentions mills such as Triumph City Mills and Pearl Mills and notes higher prices for retail flour and mill feed components.
An analysis of how imperial names and regnal titles reflected power and personality in Russia. It notes Sviatoslav meaning glory, Vladimir as first Christian ruler, Yaroshiv and Ivan the Great, with ironic references to Ivan Koshelek and Nicholas and Alexander titles. The piece then digresses into garbled numeric text and attributions.
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