21 Dec 1881
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1881
Page
1
Poem contemplates a mother's guiding role and the uncertain path before a daughter. It evokes April imagery, the burden of womanhood, and prayers for divine guidance to shield the tender feet from sorrow as they face life’s rough, worldy road. It contrasts fragile hope with harsher futures and seeks blessing for the child.
A reflective piece from Harper's Weekly urging delayed response to joy and trouble. It argues that joy should be embraced now while debt doubt anger and sorrow are best kept for tomorrow, to avoid hastening false thresholds and to let kindness and success mature.
In a calm gray western sky a young life fades swiftly as twilight thickens. The dying brightness glints on his hair and brow as he lifts his eyes one last time, then the shadows close in a ghostly dance.
A medical note discusses heart injuries from bullets and sword cuts, noting that death is rarely immediate. It cites cases where patients survived hours to days, with some bullets remaining embedded years later. The report also mentions a Missouri man using St Jacob’s Oil for rheumatic knee pains.
A Denver area field of ten acres sits over a subterranean lake with eighteen inches of soil on top. Corn grows well while digging reveals water and fish without scales or eyes. The crust supports crops only with hand cultivation, not horse power. The article blends scientific curiosity with an advertisement for Brown's Bronchial Troches, claiming wide physician use and voice benefits.
A Salt Lake Tribune anecdote recalls a morning meeting where a fowls and produce vendor greets a prominent resident. The wife jokes about taking two wild ducks for dinner while noting the husband’s earlier road encounter with a wagon, horses, dogs and cartridges bound for a duck slough.
An old Texas Siftings blurb touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for debility and indigestion, claiming it has healed thousands deemed beyond help by physicians. A local Austin avenue family fears missing firewood. a neighbor asks about neighbors as a lighter, contextual aside.
An ad promises Boils pimples and all blood diseases are cured by Dr. Lindsey's Blood Searcher sold by druggists and J. E. C. F. Harper. It questions the harm of keeping house plants this winter as a prompt.
Judge Settle of the United States Court in Florida and two lawyers voyage from Green Cove Springs to Orange Dale. A boatman denounces Julius Lemmons as untrustworthy yet slick in talk, remarking he ought to have been a lawyer. the group laughs and moves on.
The ad urges readers to ask for Rough on Rats from the druggist. It claims the product clears rats mice roaches flies bedbugs and comes in 15 cent boxes.
Absolute care for nervous debility and weakness of the generative functions promoted by Wells Health Renewer. Available for $1 at druggists. Depot-Swormetedt & Co. distribute the remedy through their network.
An advertisement from Deper Hendersons druggists promotes a new four day cure for urinary affections including smarting frequent and difficult urination and kidney diseases.
The Nashville American reports wooden snow tunnels spanning 40 miles of the Central Pacific Railway. Charles Crocker proposed them, though others feared cost and feasibility. Two types exist, costs range from 8000 to 12000 dollars per mile, up to 30000 in heavy masonry areas. They resist heavy snow, avalanches, and include fire protections and automatic alarms. An engine and tank at the summit flood fires instantly. These sheds frame Sierra views but make winter travel possible amid massive snowfalls.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin reports widespread favorable notices about St Jacob's Oil from diverse user classes praising its efficacy. The excerpt notes unusually high levels of positive reports in general experience.
The passage describes Lapland waters at Hamer feat with clear water and schooling fish such as cod halibut plaice starfish and shellfish. It explains harpoon fishing from a boat and hook fishing for halibut and trout in mountainous rivers followed by a stray ad for Brown's Tron Bitters and musing remarks on gaze and home life.
A long miscellany of jokes, proverbs, and humorous vignettes touches on politics, manners, drink, manners of dining, and social foibles. It parodies hot topics, notes quirky sayings, and cites playful contrasts between old and new world mores.
Observations show Lake Ontario’s water level gradually subsiding despite normal rainfall in the Great Lakes basin. Artificial outlet changes, including blasting Gallops Rapids and removing obstructions, may have lowered the lake like a dam. Ports now admit only light-draft vessels, with hardship felt by the poor despite local charity.
Ad claims Frazier's Root Bitters restore strength and energy for ailing, weary, or ill people. It promises toning effects for malarial districts and worn caregivers, with claims of youth and vitality. Sold by Henry & Davies, Cleveland at one dollar per bottle.
An Indian remedy named Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure chronic piles itching and ulcers in a single box. The ad cites Henry & Davies of Cleveland Ohio and testimonials from Hon J M Coffinberry praising immediate relief and urges purchase from druggists or by mail for one dollar.
Puileyz Gearing Shafting Grate-barr and more offered on hand or to order with brass goods and pipe items available.
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