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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1879
Page
4
The Herald notes a Young Men's debating gathering discussing whether a scolding wife or a smoky chimney represents the greater evil. A spectator ridiculed the topic with a long, biting anecdote contrasting domestic woes with the debate, while other columns mock sensational claims about marriage.
Two Sacramento men visit three young ladies for a surprise party. One man sits on a chair with a piece of white muslin exposed, panics and hides it. The incident is laughed at by the observers, and the next day a note offers to return the pattern if he no longer needs it.
recounts the Revolutionary War incident of Mrs Ann Hinman of Fairfield who, aged ninety two, shot at Benedict Arnold as he entered New London. The gun misfired and she claimed a chair broke, while Arnold continued toward the burning town after promising to save her property.
A Reverend from Aberdeen tells a brother minister his congregation continually increases, to which the penitentiary chaplain quips that the torso is fine, reflecting a curious exchange about growth and condition.
Itching piles cause moisture and night distress as worms crawl near the rectum. Swayne's All Healing Ointment is promoted as a cure, with testimonials from J. W. Christie and T. C. Weyman in Philadelphia. Sold for 50 cents a box or three for 125, with mail orders and free advice from Dr. Swayne & Son.
An advertisement touts London Hair Color Restorer as the cure for gray or thinning hair. It claims to restore natural color, prevent hair loss, and act as a refined cosmetic. endorsing testimonial from J A Tynes of Wilson NC and noting price 75 cents a bottle, six for four dollars. Main depot listed as 330 North Sixth St Philadelphia. Oct 2-8 21.
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