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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1891
Page
1
A public sale is set at the Madison courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for rents and profits of seven years of a 64 acre tract in section 20, township 5, range 10, tied to Hezekiah Patton and Jacob F. Mower deeds with additional possible fee simple sale if rents fall short. Sheriff John Hoagland notes the sale date as February 6, 1891.
From the Clerk's office of the Jefferson Circuit Court in favor of James H. Crozier Auditor of Jefferson County Indiana against William Craig et al. The sale is set at the court house between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to the highest cash bidder for the rents and profits of seven years on a described real estate parcel in Jefferson County. If rents and profits fail to satisfy the writ, the fee simple title with appurtenances will be offered. This notice is dated February 7, 1891.
Ex Senator McDonald predicts a strong future for the United States under the current constitution arguing against home rule and warning that centralization would strain the nation. He contends the North American realm could expand to the Isthmus of Panama and that New York and Chicago would lead a vast, unified territory.
The New York Sun urges the Democrats to denounce Speaker Reed without excessive harshness, labeling his bulldozing as intolerable and urging a late session resolution. It mocks Reed as a cowardly bully and praises mercy in politics, while noting a possible conflict of interest with Dana. The piece then shifts to perspectives on presidential candidates and the complex demands of modern American politics.
The piece argues that a modern presidential candidate should be available and doubtless opinionless to avoid alienating groups. It warns against strong stances on coinage trade and tariffs and predicts a drift toward noncommittal figures, questioning if Americans will demand men of ideas rather than empty dummies for Washington, Jefferson, Jackson and Lincoln.
A reader letter from L. J. Woollen of Washington D C dated February 13 1891 discusses his book The Mother s Hand Book aimed at guiding mothers in child care health and disease with an appendix on adult diseases He plans to offer the work to Jefferson County citizens next spring and expresses intent to remain connected with Indiana acquaintances.
A nostalgic verse notes grandpa’s satin vest and rose embroidery in 1829 fashion. It then shifts to a Madison Indiana postal notice listing uncalled letters dated February 17 1891 for ladies and gentlemen in three lists, with instructions to inquire and collect within two weeks before sending to the dead letter office.
An advertisement by T A Slocum M D invites readers to receive two free bottles of a stated cure for consumption. He promises large success with timely use and asks for express and post office addresses to send the remedy. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a money back guarantee and 26 cent price through J E Harper.
Admiral David Dixon Porter died at his Washington home at 8:15 a.m. in the 78th year. Born June 15, 1813 in Philadelphia, he commanded the Mississippi squadron, directed Fort Fisher assault, and rose to admiral in 1870. Presidents and navy officials ordered flags at half mast and a funeral period of mourning.
The Cincinnati tobacco market shows moderate demand for trains and logs with prices irregular yet steady for good and choice leaf. Widespread commodity prices span wool, wheat, corn, cattle, hogs, and oats across Chicago Toledo and Cleveland markets with varied bid levels and regional specifics.
A dense 1891 market page listing prices for flour wheat tea, groceries, shoes, bacon hams and mining goods with varying cents per unit. It mentions J W Thomas boot suppliers and local vendors with commodities like sugar coffee lard oil and coal oil.
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