16 Jan 1878
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1878
Page
1
A lyrical journey through a sunlit realm where nature blooms in rich imagery. The speaker describes wild landscapes with rabbits, wolves, trees as taverns, and flowers like incense, inviting a silent, paint scented world. The tone blends wonder with hints of modern novelty.
Fragment from Scribner January issue presents a dramatic monologue of a speaker at the crucifixion scene. The speaker seeks mercy, recalls the sufferings of Jesus, and expresses gratitude for a rose offered as a sign of compassion before death. The poem culminates in a vision of Paradise beyond pain.
A lyric verse depicts the man in the moon stealing a kiss from Venus on a silvery boat. The scene shifts to Venus leaving him, sparking a reflection on earthly love and unfaithfulness. The poem ends with warnings that heavenly passions may mislead future lovers.
A poetic meditation in three phases describing romantic signals and domestic hope. The verses present playful images of affection, conflict, and reconciliation, ending with the ideal of gentle manners and loving speech at home and altar.
A Maryland House memorial urged Congress to investigate the 1876 presidential election. Montgomery Blair led a lengthy speech arguing the Electoral Commission failed to resolve frauds, citing Louisiana and railroad influence. The House adopted referral to the Committee on Federal Relations after debate.
A Hamilton County jury sues a sheriff for five thousand dollars as a business injury and health losses total seven thousand, while court scenes recount drunken defendants, jokes in a saloon, and a misfit trial atmosphere with fines for tumult and a curious exchange about Italian and Hawaiian names and a Negro witness named Mr White.
Women cigar makers earn from ten to fifteen dollars per week and are largely employed in New York and Philadelphia. They are cheaper than men, who claim three cigars a day each.
The piece laments prejudice in infant care and urges Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup as a quick safe remedy for colic gas and bowel distress. It touts 25 cent bottles and criticizes current government advertising pricing as too low, urging a higher allowance.
A collection of humorous aphorisms on luck, character, and social quirks. It jokes about cards of life, poor relations, ambitious enthusiasts, and the limits of religion and neatness. Notable quips include mothers-in-law, pretenders, and the perils of superiority.
A column ponders weather oddities and public response to rain and thunder in Iowa autumns. It asks why sun shines on a prize fight and rain spoils a Sunday school picnic, plus questions about tornado color and thunderbolt doors. It notes Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup marketed to worried parents at 25 cents per bottle. It reports Crescent and Cross Society of New York raised 7000 dollars at a recent ball to aid wounded Russian and Turkish soldiers.
Governor Inwin of California warns of an irrepressible clash unless the Heathen Chinese are driven homeward, asserting a looming crisis tied to immigration and national security concerns.
An 19th century account describes Pyramid Lake in Nevada with its vast depth over 600 fathoms, brackish waters, and numerous pyramidal islands. It notes tule rafts used by Plute Indians, trout fishing profits, and legends of Fremont and rifle-laden attempts to scale a tall white rock pyramid. It also mentions rock islands, rattlesnakes, and fur-lined garments details.
The piece surveys sealskin dominant in hats and coats with fur borders and luster in trimmings. It notes sealskin sacques for children, chinchilla and beaver accents, and bridal garniture shifts from wreaths to orange flower garlands and bridal helmets. It ends with ivory use in Africa and the puzzled view of villagers.
Rev Mra Tacmage urges editors to be statesmen and scholars. Proposals aim to dam the Arkansas and Platte rivers to create a desert lake for irrigation in Kansas and Nebraska. California coffee culture grows profitable with Central and Southern regions favored. Northwestern Railroad offers incentives to married men along its line. Mr W P Cotter received 3000 dollars after his wife was killed by a freight train.
The article notes a new arrangement with Canada where Canadian postmasters will return uncalled for or undelivered letters to the United States. It also reports on a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Cochrane patent on New Process Flour requiring millers to pay royalties.
The Stortest and Quickest Regie to St Yonts and the Great West Day Night express leaves Madison at 7 30 p m and 3 15 p m with arrivals at St Louis 8 45 p m and 8 25 a m Elegant Parlor Cars on Day Express and Sleeping Cars on Night Route Tickets to St Louis Cairo Evansville and other Missouri Kansas Texas points available at the Firemen and Mechanics Insurance office RP Gagr Agent
Trains adjusted from Oct 20 1877 with new schedules for Madison North Vernon Columbus Indianapolis and Cleveland connections. Through tickets to points North East and West available from Madison and Louisville agents. General ticket agents and superintendents listed for Madison Horace Scott W A Quiarex and A Anderson.
Post schedules list daily mails for Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and nearby towns with opening times from 11 p m to 1 a m and closing times through 9 p m. Tri weekly and semi weekly routings include Stony Point Bryantsburg Rexville St Magdalen and others with varying opening and closing hours. M. C. Garber signed as postmaster.
The Sun urges renewed support as a ten year record is cited. It lists pricing for Daily Sun four pages 28 columns 53 cents per month 656 per year postpaid and Sunday eight pages 56 columns Port paid 1 20 a year. The Weekly Sun expands nationwide with ninety thousand families, offering news editorials agriculture and literature at one dollar yearly postpaid. Clubs of ten get an extra copy free. PublisherNYC.
The Daily Enquirer promotes greenbacks as a remedy against legislation benefiting a monied elite, urging government credit to sustain bonds for the people. It calls for agents and offers a yearly and weekly subscription from Cincinnati publishers Faran & McLearn.
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