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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1882
Page
4
Before traveling to Madison, consult the Heralo to see the city’s most reliable and obliging merchants. The Heraco recommends you call these merchants first and mention the recommendation.
Advertises a deal for any new yearly or existing subscriber who pays $150 in advance for the Weekly Herald to receive a free book of 228 pages. The offer ties subscription payment to a bonus item as an incentive. This promotes advance payment and subscriber retention.
Subscriptions offered for Sketches From Texas Listings with bonus Farmer's Friend farm journal. Subscribers paying a year in advance receive the Weekly Herald for one year and Sketches From Texas Liftings or the Farmer's Friend for a year. Refer to ten new yearly subscribers and $12.50 payment to qualify.
The piece surveys reactions to recent elections and policy debates. It cites The Atlanta Constitution The Hartford Courant The Syracuse Journal The Baltimore Herald and others noting a lull in politics, talk of restoring the Whig party and speculation on 1884 nominees like Hubbell Logan and Sherman. It mentions tariff expenditures and a “nip and tuck” justice race as well as comments on Civil Service Reform and political forecasts.
The Chicago Times mocks Pope followers over Porter and Fitz-John Porter case. Washington Post cites Nebraska Democrats misusing funds. New York Tribune speculates on Cabinet changes and notable appointments. essay touches on Egyptian irrigation, Nile value, and tax figures with railways and government spending details.
An actress describes a version of the Henry V kiss common in England. She explains the move behind the woman, cupping the jaw, pulling the head back, and kissing on the lips for two minutes. She notes the method felt unpleasant and argues for higher stage etiquette.
A Boston family faced hardship after the father died. The two sons, earning meager wages, said they could now provide a comfortable dinner and declined a missionary offer of a Thanksgiving turkey, valuing self-reliance over charity. The story underscores resilience and dignity in adversity.
An old advertisement promotes Wells' Health Renewer as a cure for decline of man nervous weakness dyspepsia impotence sexual debility and other ailments. The copy lists price one dollar and credits Depotwormstedt & Co. as sellers.
A school classroom exchanges fall away humor as a teacher asks about earth components and shape. Students respond with muddled guesses, then humorously deduce that digging a hole through the earth would lead to the exit from the hole.
The Lafayette Courier calls for swift action to improve care for the incurably insane confined in county cages, arguing against sending them back to state asylums and praising better treatment at the poor farm. It notes humane care as a Christian civilization issue and criticizes funding by the lowest bidder.
The writer laments a Democratic surge in New York and across states, mocks political explanations, and jokes about winter wear while noting fatigue, surprise, and grief. He mentions Judge Folger, Mr. B. Butler, and a weary stance toward the electorate as he plans to work for the next election.
A French inventor creates a steam tricycle capable of fifteen to twenty miles per hour with minimal labor. England uses green rawhide horse shoes in some cases for lighter wear. The Boston Journal of Chemistry cites a Solanine concern from unripe or old potatoes boiled with skins, potentially harmful if eaten in large amounts. Pittsburgh forge bricks fail due to steam hammer vibrations, prompting asbestos-paper forges as a remedy. French steam engine tests reveal porous furnace bricks, leading to recommendations for compact, fac tory bricks finished with glaze or varnish to prevent air passage.
A man recounts a complex family paradox where he marries a widow with a grown daughter. His father marries his daughter, making the father both son-in-law and grandfather. Subsequent marriages create a web in which the narrator becomes his own grandfather through multiple in-law connections.
Advert appears to promote Kidney-Wort as a yearly remedy for kidney health. It claims winter and summer use, urges a thorough course each spring, and offers both dry and liquid forms with equal effect.
The London Milk Journal notes that milk exposed to sickroom odors or strong smells can carry pathogens and taint butter. It warns that even brief exposure to cellar scents, tobacco smoke, or odors from nearby stables can mark the milk, affecting product quality and price.
An old advertisement notes products to tackle pests and stored debris with Rough on Rats. The snippet counts 15c and references roaches ants bed bugs rats rice and gophers. It hints at a local hardware or home care listing.
A Washington correspondent reports that two mourning women in the census office were both engaged to the same census clerk who died weeks ago. Another young woman in the patent office mourns her lover, the same man, whose death leaves three rivals guarding his memory.
A vintage advertises a salve claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded at 24 cents per box, sold by C E Heber hart.
Harper's Weekly presents an unpartisan stance with illustrations serials sketches and poems by leading artists and authors. It aims to entertain and instruct thousands of American homes and remain a popular family newspaper worldwide.
Harper & Brothers advertises per year rates for Harper’s Weekly Harper’s Magazine Harper’s Bazar Harper’s Young People and Franklin Square Library. One year 52 numbers. postage free in US Canada. Last four annual Weekly volumes offered cloth bindings at 700 dollars per volume. cloth cases 100 dollars each. Remittance by money order or draft. Subscriptions begin with January unless specified. Ret-500.
This item advertises Harper's Young People an illustrated weekly for youths aged six to sixteen praised for its attractive engraving neat presentation and wholesome contents. It notes endorsements from the New York Evening Post Boston Journal and Pittsburgh Gazette highlighting its success purpose and quality.
Harper's Periodicals advertises June and December issue scheduling by number, with current number when time is unspecified. Last eight volumes available bound in cloth by mail for 300 dollars per volume, cloth binding cases 50 cents. An index to volumes 1 to 60 (1850–1880) offered. price 4 dollars. Remittances via post office order or draft to Harrer & Brothers, New York.
Harper's Young People ads advertise yearly and half year subscriptions with postage prepaid. Single numbers cost four cents each and specimen copies require three cents. Bound volumes for 1881 and 1882 offered at 300 dollars each, with 1882 cover at 35 cents plus 13 cents postage. Address Harper Brothers New York.
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