02 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1881
Page
1
A chant urging peasants to rise and defend their lands against oppression. It evokes years of famine and murder, frames God on the side of the poor, and calls for steadfast oath to hold and guard land and life despite looming threats. It ends with a demand to hold one’s own.
A fragmented poem recalls Willie and Mary as “away” from the old man, who imagines their absence as a temporary distance until he joins them. The verses hint at heaven and eternal care, with tender references to a quiet, faithful figure and his little ones.
A poem contrasts ninety nine workers living in want with a single rich owner. It highlights toil in fields and mines, wealth flowing to the few, and cities built by many. It looks toward morning and a labor victory across the land.
A lyric reminiscence portrays love arriving in spring. The speaker recalls April showers, woodland breath, and a beloved entering with a floral lap. Their steps become a song in twilight as they move toward a familiar bower.
A fragment speaks of light guiding travelers and a proud figure peaking among the world’s exemplary singers, imagining a scene of spiritual or artistic ascent. The lines evoke clarity, merit, and a sense of elevated status within a chorus-like setting.
In Denver a miner named Woodrick Williams confronts an intruder around midnight and instead delivers a macabre monologue. The exchange devolves into a farcical performance with references to trains, crews, and maritime imagery before the intruder disappears and the narrator returns to bed in gloom.
A fourteen year old on the City Hall south portico debates smoking a five cent cigar with a citizen who warns it poisons the blood and risks disease. The boy dismisses the warning and boasts of a bet involving a lamp post and a tongue challenge.
It is said that Mr. W. W. Corcoran of Washington city has given away about 3,000,000 in public benefactions and 1,000,000 in private charities, claiming this amounted to roughly three quarters of his fortune.
A miscellany of sayings and quips on temper, wisdom, and behavior. It includes observations on temperance, pride, honesty, and social manners, ending with a discussion on absent mindedness and how to curb daydreaming through attention and self discipline.
An Arkansas editor avoids a confrontation with a gunman who seeks to “kid” him for a published piece. The would‑be killer delays to collect a debt, and the editor jokes about preferring an Arkansan pistol to avoid a fatal shootout. A nearby boy misreads Achilles, calling him “stone bruises.” Quotes from Hop Bitters ads appear alongside.
An old advertisement touts Kidney Wort as a cure for torpid kidneys and constipated bowels claiming thousands of cures and urges readers to try it. It also mentions Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female complaints and provides a mailing address for pamphlets. The notice references Civil War losses as recently verified official figures.
Remedy ad urging use of Frazier's Root Bitters for fatigue malarial districts and aged feelings. Promotes toning effects and claims to restore youthfulness. Sells at $1 per bottle through Henry & Davies, sole proprietors, Cleveland.
Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment is advertised as a universal remedy for piles ulcers itching and related conditions. The testimonial from Hon J M Coffinberry of Cleveland claims immediate and lasting relief after trying numerous cures, with the product sold by Henry and Davies Cleveland Ohio for one dollar.
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