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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1892
Page
6
The piece recounts a flood hero on a horse at Johns town valley who warned people before disaster. It likens disease to a sword of Damocles and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier to cleanse poisons and prevent malarial typhoid or bilious fever with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement touts Mrs Gervaise Graham's cucumber and Elder Flower Cream as a permanent facial beautifier. It claims whitening, sun protection, wrinkle prevention, and cleansing with no acids or alkalis. Price one dollar. mail order available from San Francisco address. sample offered for ten cents postage.
A midwestern advertisement touts Mrs Graham's Face Bleach as a cure for freckles sun burn sallowness moth patches pimples and oilskin blemishes. It lists a price of 1.60 and claims harmless and effective results. The notice seeks lady agents and notes the druggist who orders a bill will have their name added. It says preparations are sold by wholesale druggists in Chicago and cities west.
Advertising brief offers 12 cabinet photographs in full length or bust on Aristo Paper at prices from 1.00 to 2.00 with an 8x10 frame included for a dozen cabinets. Cadwallader's Gallery invites comparison with top home or elsewhere and notes a free elegant 8x10 frame with every dozen cabinets.
G W Huu of Vincennes, Ind. lauds Burrows Panacea for grandchildren’s relief from pain and Hindoo Salve for rapid sore healing. Medicines sold by Swormstedt & Co., Madison, Ind., in 26 and 50 cent bottles. Salve 15 cents per box. Available at general stores countywide.
A Madison item highlights the Pension Bureau investigation, U S service totals including 184 431 postal workers, and international arbitration guesses. It comments on tariff debates and silver cotton price concerns, praising Rep Moon as a qualified candidate and reporting a Raleigh NC centreman proposing slave compensation.
Governor Pattison issued a proclamation urging Pennsylvanians to aid Russian famine relief. Citizens of Philadelphia formed a philanthropic group and transport to Russia is arranged via the American steamship Indiana sailing February 20. Contributions may be sent to C Drexel Company Philadelphia and grain and supplies to the Indiana marked for Russian Famine Relief.
A Washington observer says opposition to Judge Woods has become a joke while Senator Voorhees draws sharp criticism. The Indianapolis Journal notes many Democratic Senators may back Woods, yet Woods and a Washington relative urge for party support, fearing a vote embarrassment and potential congressional scrutiny after confirmation.
Advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam will stop coughing at once and improve health. The brief text presents a healing remedy claim without supporting details.
Indianapolis February 12 R M Lockhart state board of agriculture member confessed bribery charges over the new state fair site He said J Ray and Scott Ray of Shelbyville paid him 1000 dollars to vote for the Miller site northwest of the city Lockhart took the money with board approval and refunded it after the trap worked.
Mescalero Indians near Wahrire Caks N M obtain whisky and fight among themselves. Four bucks and one squaw are killed in the melee. Two Indians not killed are arrested and jailed on the reservation guard house. No whites are involved.
Crapwoop M. D. reports that no opposition will be made to the divorce decree sought by Mrs. James G. Blaine Jr. when the case goes to trial next week. Rumors say attorney fees and alimony unpaid, with February 10 as the last payment date. Blaine may be summoned to court if funds are not paid.
Eugene Johnson, southern traveling correspondent for the Kansas City Sunday Sun, is found guilty of criminally libeling Dallas citizens in The Sun. He receives one year on the county chain gang a $700 fine and costs with notice of appeal filed by his attorney. Washington talks trade as reciprocity officials meet at the state department to discuss U S Canada relations.
Report from Colorado notes a tin vein about fifty miles north of Denver described as one hundred feet wide and 15 percent tin with a company formed to develop the find. Also weather outlook for lakeside areas and a promotional medical advertisement for the Golden Medical Discovery claiming to cure blood, liver and lung ailments with a money back guarantee.
A Sioux language newspaper to be titled Lina Sappa Woce kiye Taeyaupaha will be edited by Father Jerome the Indian Missionary of Ft. Totten and published in Devil's Lake North Dakota.
Advertises Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment as an effective cure for Chronic Sore Eye Salt Rheum Scald Hand Old Chronic Sores Fever Sores Eczema Itch Prairie Scratches Sore Nipples and Piles. Describes cooling soothing relief with hundreds of cures after other treatments failed. Sold in 25 and 50 cent boxes by Hesernarr and Son.
Mr C W Reed proprietor of Hotel Dellone in Omaha endorses Cham berlain's Cough Remedy noting it has long served his family well for colds and croup, is pleasant to take, free from chloroform and oily additives, and dependable. Bottles priced 45 50 and 1 sold by Heberhart and Son during January and February.
Miss Mattie Elizabeth Mitchell daughter of Senator Mitchell of Oregon married Duke Francois de La Rochefoucauld at noon in Paris Ste Clothilde church. The ceremony featured witnesses including Whitelaw Reid and Baron Struve. Wedding gifts totaled many valuable items from notable societies and aristocrats.
The final funeral for Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon was held at 11 AM in the Metropolitan Tabernacle after his death in Mentone. The service featured hymns Servant of God Well Done and The Sands of Time are Sinking, with Dr Pierson delivering praise and noting the church’s loss. Procession to Norwood covered four miles with crowds and many shops closed.
London reports 10000 porters striking in one district threatening coal famine. Directors of major coal firms drive delivery vans and aid operations to keep business moving while executives stay silent about Chilean affairs as Daniel Balmaceda reaches Plymouth en route to Iona Spain.
An old advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It promises money back if not satisfied and lists price 25 cents per box. E. Harper sells the product.
The report covers German naval budget increases urged by Vice Admiral Hofmann to prepare for war, a clash between Russian gendarmes and peasants near Lansburg, and circulating rumors of revolts in Belgrade with denials from Servian officials. It also notes Robert T. Lincoln denying presidential candidacy rumors and a Bracadaile towing incident near the Lizard.
A Rio Janeiro dispatch reports the minister of the interior has resigned signaling a political shift in Brazil. London confirms the resignation reached officials on February 12.
Department of Agriculture annual farm animal estimates show increases across sheep swine and horses by 3 to 4 percent cattle up about 2 percent and mares nearly 1 percent. Reported totals include horses 15 475 000 mules 2 814 000 cows 16 416 000 sheep 44 988 000 swine 52 328 000 with varied regional price changes and overall uptick in sheep value countrywide.
Harrissever February 12 report notes completion of the examination of ex Senator Wright in the soldiers orphans homes inquiry. Efforts to learn profit distributions from four schools found no books. dividends reportedly go to entitled parties as soon as accumulated. Lloyd plans another meeting to question Wright about a 1886 Pattison gubernatorial communication alleging mismanagement. In Kentucky a wagon accident injures two men. in New Mexico Navajos outnumber cowboys after a cattle raid left three cowboys dead.
Guilty verdict returned against James G. Wyman mayor of Allegheny on two counts of extortion. The jury’s decision was filed yesterday after a trial reported from Franklin Indiana where John Thompson & Company shipped 3 500 pounds of flour to starving Russians in a special car.
A local ad promotes Fancy Coal Vases, coal hods, a full line of knives and forks, silver plated tea spoons, and a large assortment of heating and cook stoves. Located at 107 East Main Street in John Adams old stand.
English specialist Dr J S Appleman, former Toronto professor, will be at Madison Hotel Madison Ky one day monthly. He treats chronic and nervous diseases, offering free confidential consultation and promising cures when not too far advanced. He lists extensive credentials and a broad range of conditions treated.
J K Marsh of Clark County announces his candidacy for Congress in the Third District subject to the Democratic District Convention decision.
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