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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1891
Page
2
An assortment of dated notes covers Census figures for Indian tribes, Democratic vs Republican struggles, Blaine’s nomination talk, and friction over poll taxes, free elections, and silver coinage. It mentions Governors, Senators Hoar and Teller, and debates shaping U S politics. The tone mirrors a political digest of party aims and reforms.
The discussion indicates opposition to mass salable silver reductions and to issuing 2 percent bonds under a caucus plan. Silver advocates resist the Treasury deficit coverage schemes. Western Republicans push their own approach and sideline Windom and Sherman plans.
Democratic celebrations marked by unity and enthusiasm acknowledge Andrew Jackson era principles. Philadelphia Democrats, New York businessmen, and patriotic associations united to honor the victory and defend federal union against imperialist tendencies. They aim to attract new supporters from Union-loving citizens.
A Washington correspondent sketches Indiana Senators Voorhees and Ingalls as formidable figures and contrasts them with Edmunds Turpie and Reed. Turpie’s forceful hour and a half on the force bill is praised for linguistic mastery and constitutional insight, with a fierce remark against anyone subjugating whites to black rule as treason to blood and race.
A Safe Investment guarantees relief for throat lung and chest ailments with Dr. King's New Discovery. Trial bottles are offered free at J E C F Harper's Drug Store.
An article urges lasting learning through two or three hours weekly of reading and study, grouping related subjects, and resisting gossip. It cites Wilde and Lear to warn against criticism and idle chatter, praising moderate, purposeful self reform.
Washington January 12 The Senate will move to consider the copyright bill first thing in the morning hours with Platt leading the motion. The financial bill will occupy much of the session this week with general debate and amendments proceeding through Tuesday. In the House a clash is anticipated between the military affairs committee and subsidy advocates over the shipping subsidy bill with votes targeted for Thursday.
The 1890 estimates from the agriculture department report corn at 1 439 970 000 bushels wheat 399 262 000 bushels oats 523 621 000 bushels. Harvest area for corn 71 970 763 acres with an average yield 20.7 bushels per acre. Oats yield 19.8 bushels per acre. Wheat area 36 087 154 acres. yield 11.1 bushels per acre. December condition for wheat 98.4. rye 9.0. Hessian fly damage noted. some regional variability. Murder of a citizen by his demented son occurs in Kosciusko Mississippi.
Mr Snagsby explains that his wife is inquisitive and keeps her mind busy on many things good and bad. He notes her tendency to speculate and how it affects her, insisting she is driven by a lively, active mind.
Public warning against mercury based catarrh ointments with a claim that they harm smell and the system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 5 cents per bottle.
Citizens are told that Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters are sold with a full guarantee and refund of purchase price if not satisfactory. J E C F Harper, Druggist, advertises these remedies praised for universal satisfaction.
An early 1900s advertisement touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a tonic for women and children, claiming it cures malaria indigestion biliousness and liver complaints, noting it is pleasant to take.
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