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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1892

Page

6

Democracy and Christianity in Indiana Tariff Debate

A Madison editor denounces the Courier and cites A G Smith and Governor Allen defining Democracy as government by the people. The piece argues for tariff reform, equal taxation, and anti monopoly policies, urging a united Democratic march in 1892 led by Grover Cleveland.

Smith Henaty Courier Madison A. G. Smith Indiana Hrrate Cleveland Club Indianapolis Allen Democratic Party Grover Cleveland

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery promise

A bold patient centered offer markets Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for all blood, skin and scalp diseases. The ad claims cleansing and purifying the blood, curing conditions from eruptions to scrofula, with pay only if it helps and a fixed Buffalo, New York producer address.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo N. Y

Elder Flower Cream advertised as permanent beauty aid

The notice promotes Elder Flower Cream as a cosmetic that beautifies skin, whitens complexion with daily use, protects from sun and wind, reduces freckles, cleanses better than soap, nourishes skin, prevents wrinkles, and offers a youthful look. Priced at $1.00, available at druggists or Mrs. Gervaise Graham in San Francisco, with sample bottle and a little book offered by mail. Lady agents sought.

Gervaise Graham Post Street San Francisco

Mrs Graham’s Face Bleach Ad Promises Clear Skin

A 19th century beauty ad proclaims Mrs Graham’s Face Bleach cures for freckles sun burn sallowness moth patches pimples and all skin blemishes. Priced at $1.50 with claims of harmless effectiveness. Lady agents wanted and first local druggist to order a bill earns the advertisement. Sold by wholesale druggists in Chicago and western cities.

Chicago Seprlidd&wyl

Burrows Panacea and Hindoo Salve Praise

G W Hing of Vincennes Indiana lauds Burrows Panacea for keeping grandchildren free from pain and Hindoo Salve for rapid sore relief. Sold by Swarmstedt & Co Madison Indiana in 25 and 50 cent bottles. Salve 15 cents per box. Available at first class general stores countywide.

G. W. Hing Vincennes Ind Swarmstedt & Co Madison, Ind

Artistic Photographs Free Frame With Cabinets Offer

An advertisement offers an elegant 8x10 photograph frame free with the purchase of a dozen cabinets, valid until April. The deal suggests a promotional incentive for home decor items.

Aristo Cadwalladeer

Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Renewal

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for tired, run-down people and various diseases. It offers a money-back guarantee if claims fail, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as mild liver pills sold in sugar-coated granules.

Dr. Pierce

Bloody sequel to barn burnings and lynchings shocks county

In Henderson near Gallatin Tennessee a mob attacks again over two years of barn burnings. A mother is killed by gunfire at the Martins home and the Martins escape. Incendiary fire destroys the dwelling of W. W. Doxy, a railway station agent, with thousands in losses.

Gallatin Tenn Henderson Louisville and Nashville Horaton Berry Frate Haynie Andrew Youree Aaron Davis George Arbuckle Fill Chick Martin Tom Williams Martins Arbuchie Youree Davis Williams Supreme Court W. W. Doxy

Englishman Goldwin Smith Praises Chilean Question Handling

Goldwin Smith commends U S policy in the Chilean affair saying American actions upheld international law without aggression. Captain Schley notes the Baltimore would have acted to protect the nation and its flag if needed. Memorial Hospital dedication at Johnstown follows flood commission funding.

Goldwin ‘Smith Washington Goldwin Smith Schley Baltimore Smith Chili Mr.Smith England Portugal State Flood Commission

Jealous suitor fatally shoots young woman in New York

In New York on February 5, Maggie Weismuller a 20 year old servant at 24 East 125th Street was shot dead by Frederick Zeller a man about her age. Zeller fled and police suspect he may have killed himself. The couple had been together earlier that night and Zeller fired at close range after an embrace. A witness in the house described the moment, noting Zeller’s dis engaged hand and a revolver pressed to the victim’s head. Authorities say jealousy drove the crime.

New York Maggie Weismuller Rhue East One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Frederick Zeller Zeller

Lincoln gubernatorial dispute stalls over court mandate

Lincoln officials await the Nebraska supreme court mandate expected Feb 29. Governor Boyd plans to demand the office after transmission delay, while Thayer claims rightful possession from the court and resists turnover, a course denounced across parties. Justice Bradley's will probate in Newark leaves estate to widow for life then divides among daughters, a son, and grandchildren.

Lincoln Boyd Thayer Supreme Court State Supreme Court Justice Bradley Newark N. J Mary Butler Mina Bradley Washington Charles Bradley William H. Bradley

Senator Power Safe After Illness Reports

Washington February 5 Senator Power is believed to be entirely out of danger Friends and Montanian readers asked about his condition and received favorable, encouraging replies from his supporters

Washington Power

SAGE JR Dies of Meningitis in New York Hotel

Russell Sage Jr. dies at 53 in the Windsor hotel at 11 15 AM after a illness from meningitis. He was the nephew of Russell Sage and unmarried. Also reported none of seven stolen mail pouches from Hoboken ferryboat wagons have been recovered. Post office inspectors say no crew to the thieves.

Russell Sage, Jr New York Russell Sage Windsor Hotel Hoboken Post Office

Four Hundred Workers Idle After Roebling Wire Works Fire

Fire destroyed the John A Roebling Sons braiding building in Trenton causing $150000 in losses and leaving four hundred workers unemployed. In Hambourg Iowa the Bank of Hambourg was robbed of $4 last night, with the bookkeeper missing.

Trenton John A. Roebling Sons’ Comedy Wire Works Hampoure Bank of Hambourg

No More Pinkertons In New York

The anti Pinkerton bill passed the New York Assembly yesterday. It bars the hiring of any private detective by corporations.

Pinkertons New York Assembly

Salve for Oats and Eruptions Sold by Harpers

An advertisement offers a salve for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter cha hands chil bisingles and eruptions. It promises positive cures or a money refund and is sold at 25 cents per ounce by J. EB C. F. Harper.

J. EB C. F. Harper

Turner and Parton feud turns deadly in Kentucky town

In PinEvitte Kentucky on Wednesday night George Sharp son of Kirk Sharp was killed after a clash between the Turner and Parton factions. The Fray occurred at the Sharp home which had served as their headquarters. Authorities say no posse action is planned as Berry Turner reputedly operates from Tennessee.

PinEvitte Turner Parton George Sharp Old Kirk Sharp Berry Turner Peorette Tennessee Kencky

Coal operators plan 50 000 tons for world fair in Wilkesbarre

Wilkesbarre coal operators met with Lieutenant Governor Wat presiding and resolved to ship 50 000 tons of anthracite to the world’s fair. A house built of coal will be erected on the fair grounds. West Superior plant delivers first steel plate to Whaleback yards. The factory employs 1,000 and is capitalized at 5 million dollars. Republicans plan April state convention and will not nominate a ticket. Governor Flower signs electrocution act allowing reporters at executions.

Earth Guizot Wilkesbarre Wat West Superior Mich Whaleback Shipyards Republican State Committee Thia Albany Governor Flower

Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief After Flu

Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering coughs after grippe with prompt relief and permanent cure. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents sold by Heberhart & Son.

Heberhart & Son Jandfeb

English Specialist Doctor Appleman to Visit Madison Minn

J S Appleman a noted English specialist and former professor of medicine will visit Madison Minnesota at the Madison Hotel for one day a month all year returning every four weeks. He treats chronic nervous and other diseases including arthritis deafness eye ear throat lungs kidney urinary bladder diabetes dyspepsia rheumatism paralysis epilepsy and sexual disorders with claimed permanent cures.

Appleman Bellvue Hospital Medical College New York City Electrical Medical College Toronto Can Bellvue and Charity

Notable cures advertised by Southern Medical Institute

The Southern Medical and Surgical Institute proclaims cures for syphilis, scrofula, stricture, and female diseases from lenocorrhea to displaced womb. The doctor offers portable instruments, guarantees to cure hundreds deemed incurable, and provides free confidential consultations at 520 Fifth Avenue Louisville Ky.

Southern Medical & Surgical Inst Fifth Avenue Louisville, Ky

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Jones Madisc Madison Office East Main Street Democracy and Christianity MRS Elder Mrs. Graham The Frank Medicine Co Déwyl Cadwallader’s Main ST Nebraska Bucklen Cleveland Lakewood Altoona Tor “Oo Ottawa Empire Mackenzie Bowell United States Post Ill Dr. Cronin Isis Hood C. L Hood & Co Apothecaries Lowell, Mass N.B IOO J.S. Appleman, M. D Canada Southern Medical Institute Luisville John Byrne Rock Bottom Comer Central Avenue First Sts S.J. Smith Tasurahee Real Estate Rawan East Main
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