Publisher urges payment from subscribers in arrears
Subscribers in arrears are urged to pay promptly, described as a publisher's necessity rather than personal insult. The piece notes small per-person sums totaling a large aggregate and urges debtors to act like men. It quotes reactions to presidential and congressional events and mentions Jenny Lind’s orchestra farewell gifts to Professor Waldauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Waldauer
St. Louis
Jenny Lind
Songstress
Waldauer
Merchants Hopeful as Holiday Trade Opens
Winter season nears and shoppers scout what to buy. Advertisers trumpet goods and bargains across towns, with Madison noted as an exception where merchants rely on local papers to reel in customers. The year’s prosperity fuels eager mid winter trade expectations and the belief that steady advertising yields the best profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
A Plant of Slow Growth Prohibition Debate
The Boston Globe argues prohibition is a slow growing movement. It notes Maine Iowa and Kansas show attempts but fail to enforce laws, expects no immediate revolution, and says temperance will not disturb the upcoming presidential campaign. It compares prohibition to a frog in a well and predicts limited political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Maine
Iowa
Kansas
Neal Dow
Bodwell
Cleveland's Third Annual Message to Congress
The text presents President Cleveland's third annual message to Congress. It highlights the document as crisp and to the point, covering vital questions and returning Democracy to Jefferson and Jackson doctrines, detailing the people's best interests for earnest congressional consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe
Cleveland
Congress
Jefferson
Jackson
Harpers December Number Promotes Gems Plate
The December issue features a colored plate of American gems illustrating George F. Kunz section Precious Stones in the United States. The plate is a premier lithographic achievement with a color facsimile of notable gems and twenty separate printings, plus additional black and white drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Magazine
United States
George F. Kunz
Sensory-based education over manual training in schools
The School Journal argues that schooling should focus on educating through all senses rather than manual training. It states the brain gains activity only via the senses, rejects innate ideas, and emphasizes experiential learning for harmonious development.
Prescription Herbal Formulas Stir Public Health Debate
Dr. G. G. Green advocates regulation of proprietary medicines to shield patients from inexperienced doctors and impostor practitioners. He cites Boschee's German Syrup and Green's August Flower, urging government oversight and licensing of recipes after expert review to preserve medical honor and protect consumers. The appeal references widespread use by “invalids” and notes publication from the Chicago Mail dated Aug. 3, 87.
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U. S
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
Boschee
Chicago Mail
California Excursions at Reduced Rates by O M Railway
The Ohio and Mississippi Railway offers excursion tickets to San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles and other Pacific Coast points at greatly reduced rates. For dates departure rates limits and more information contact O M agents.
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Ohio & Mississippi Railway
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Prosecutor Dismisses Charges in Howell Case
Columbus Prosecutor Piercefield dismissed pending cases against Andrew Oaks Elias Moyer and Frank Cutsinger after Ivory Cutsinger, jointly indicted for Mollie Howell murder, was tried and acquitted. He cited stronger evidence favoring Ivory and doubts about securing a conviction. The move is described as the best disposition under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Herald
Piercefield
Andrew Oaks
Elias Moyer
Frank Cutsinger
Ivory Cutsinger
Mollie Howell
Holiday Excursions Offer One Fare Round Trip
The Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh announces one fare round trip excursion tickets from all stations on December 24 25 26 and 31 1887 and January 1 2 1888 with return valid until January 3 1888 Tickets priced at least 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children Tickets not sold December 27 28 29 or 30 1887 For details contact the nearest ticket agent Pennsylvania Central or nearby station.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Co. C. Cornett & Son
Serious Accident Injures Shelby Mill Owner at Work
Mr. Robert Mathas, about fifty five, who runs a saw mill on Indian Kentucky creek in Shelby township seven miles from the city, was seriously cut when he backed into a circular saw. The deep seven inch long wound required immediate surgery by Dr. Ryker after he arrived as Mathas bled heavily. The injury is serious but not deemed dangerous. Mathas has a wife and several children and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mathas
Indian Kentucky
Shelby Township
Ryker
Mathas
Cure for Consumption Promises Free Bottles by Mail
An advertisement letter from T A Slocum M C of New York claims a timely cure for consumption has permanently healed thousands. He offers to send two free bottles to readers who mail express and post office addresses. The note appears in a 19th century newspaper page alongside a quirky exchange about midnight hours.
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T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
New York
Consumption Can Be Cured Says Ohio Doctor
Dr. J. H. Combs of Owensville Ohio asserts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites cures consumption. He claims no other medicine is necessary and promotes the remedy as effective for lung and throat ailments.
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J. 8. Combs
Owensville
Ohio
Scott
A Mother's Love and Local Notices
A reflective poem about a mother's devotion followed by local society notes from Albion New Era. The column lists illnesses, travels, visits, birthdays, marriages, and appointments including Miss Mary Cooper ill, several residents visiting Louisville, and the marriage of Willis Dryden and Ida Whitten to Holman Station.
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Albion
New Era
Willis Dryden
Holman Station
Ind
Ida Whitten
East Street
Turner
A Boy's Composition From an Indianapolis School
An eight year old pupil in an Indianapolis public school reads a short piece about eating hens and roosters. The child notes the hen as a good thing to eat and describes the rooster as a fighter. He mentions guinea fowl and its topknot and size compared to aew with a brief remark on eggs.
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Indianapolis
Mysterious Disappearance in Jeffersonville Area
Edward Simpson, who wed Sallie Shelby of Charlestown last summer, went to South Bend to start a livery business and returned to visit his wife’s mother. About three weeks ago he traveled to Louisville with all his money and has since been unaccounted for. Local authorities report no further trace of him or his funds.
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Jeffersonville
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Texas
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West End
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Louisville
George Cowlam
Graham and Son
North Vernon
Dr. Woodside
Markland
The
Dale
James Hargan
Dupont
J. A. Cunningham
Danville
Illinois
Lucy Hillis
C. W. Price
Wall Street
Squire Quinn
Vevay
Eliza McCoy
West Third Street
Andy Schmidt
East End
John Appel
Will Wright
Brooksburg
William H. ‘Wilkinson
Henry County
Jake Reif
Internal Revenue
John W. Nichols
Kansas City
Appel
North Presbyterian Avenue
Jake Fidger
Lime Kiln Club
Ben Strader
Wichita
Ben
Mamie Davis
Cosby
West Second Street
Charley Pogue
Madison Store
Mary Tucker
Mrs. Donahue
West Main Street
Columbus
the Herald
Lottie Scarff
Mcoy
Joseph Critchfield
Joe
Columbus Republican
Faille Francaise
Gros Grain
Moire
Sarah
New Daylight
A. Marks & Son
Focket Memoree Sissors
Seates At
F. G. Wharton
East Main Street
Madison, Ind
Mares & Benson
E. Main St
E Geore B. Forrester
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