28 Dec 1881
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1881
Page
1
A sentimental Harper s Weekly vignette follows Grandpa from baby years to old age with Grandma by his side. It traces his growth, school trials, youthful romance, and eventual aging as the couple walks life together while children hug Grandma and Grandpa.
A mother reflects on her child’s growth from infant to mischievous toddler. She laments time passing too quickly as frocks give way to little blue shoes and the boy’s playful mischief grows. She cherishes the deep love that deepens as the baby becomes a boy.
A speaker denies Happiness at the gate to where graves lie but she persuades with a request to plant flowers above the dead. Tears fall as she gains access and the graves become bright with hopeful blooms, transforming grief into a cheerful memorial.
A fragmentary verse traces pride and mourning for a comrade lost in a distant West, noting victory by Allis and rest sought where rabbits roam. The speaker, a lone bird moved by four winds from a worn Brown, laments the distant memories and the cost of conquest.
The verse laments passing moments of happiness and the fading summer light. It reflects on love stored in memory, contrasting bright past joys with a quieter future by the river. The speaker longs for a rekindled warmth that no longer darts by.
The article traces the early majolica from Italy known as Raffaelle or Iaenza ware and its rise as a major decorative art. It notes centers Faenza Urbino Castel Durante Gubbio Pesaro and patrons of Urbino. It cites ruby lustre by Giorgio of Gubbio dated 1500 1550 and Giorgio’s signed works 1518 1537. The Soulages collection formed 1830 1840 and bought by the English Government in 1856 for 65000 dollars is highlighted.
Distressed by a sick crying child at night you’re advised to buy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. The ad claims immediate relief regulates bowels and soothes both mother and child, calling it safe and pleasant tasting. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
A London Hurlingham tea scene reveals a naked man fleeing a boat bath, later explaining he could not return due to the stream. The author recalls a Venice hotel wakeful bath, landing before a family on the hotel steps and later sharing sympathy with Italians over the incident. The note ends with a medical testimonial about St Jacob’s Oil curing rheumatism.
A man named Fitznoodle fired at ducks on a pond when an unseen man with a long gun confronted him asking if he had shot at him. The reply claimed no hit and no intent to shoot, while the other man claimed to be struck by the shot.
A Boston Transcript item recalls a breezy streetcar scene where a five year old boy pesters a bald headed passenger with jokes about a lighthouse and a statehouse dome. The audience, including the wary man, reacts with laughter and a wary glare as the mother disciplines the child.
A man distracted by visions of likenesses to his wife’s aunt’s cousin provokes a humorous exchange with a young lady on a train. He asks if she is James, then guesses zinc or copper, then bristles at the brass foundry joke. The tale ends with a lighthearted moral about wit.
A Philadelphia traveler tricks a stranger into checking extra baggage on a Tennessee bound train, while autumn cough remedies and Christmas slipper fashions are noted. Ads for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Erie canal boat style slippers reflect period commerce and quirky observations.
An excerpt discusses early marriage rights for Turkish women and their legal capacity to manage property after marriage. It notes protection from ill treatment and a husband’s obligation to support, while a wife may borrow or sell property in the husband's name if needed.
If you are weak or languid use Frazier's Bitters. If your flesh is flabby or complexion sallow use Frazier's Bitters. For malarial districts or worn down with care of children use Frazier's Bitters. If you need toning up take Frazier's Root Bitters. If life is a burden use Frazier's Bitters. Sold by all druggists for $1 per bottle Henry & Davies sole proprietors Cleveland.
Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment touted as a universal remedy for the blind bleeding itching and ulcerated piles with instant relief and no need for other treatments. A Cleveland endorsement from Hon J M Coffinberry is cited. price one dollar. Henry and Davies proprietors in Cleveland Ohio.
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