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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1892
Page
8
A Madison Indiana column notes political figures like Adams and Woods, discusses McKinley tariff impacts, and references national debates. It quotes issues from rail failures in Europe to Lincoln and Garfield anniversaries, plus Thucydides on ancient grip. It blends local ad notices with varied opinion.
A Jeffersonville lawyer and scholar, Hon. J. K. Marsh, is considered for the congressional nomination by the Democratic District Convention. The piece praises Marsh as a capable orator and likely to win by a large majority. The New York Herald endorses Henry Watterson for president, praising his qualifications and urging broader support. Watterson replies that newspaper nominations are easy and inexpensive, and should be used more often.
The Forty-eighth Congress will re adopt modified Holman rules limiting appropriation bill expeditions and retrenchment. A one hour cap on Monday bill introductions aims to curb filibuster on suspension days. A new rule may empower the rules committee to set a time limit on debate and bring any measure to a vote.
Herald notes Hon Jason B Brown seeks the Democratic District Convention nomination for Congress in Indiana. A renowned criminal lawyer and Jeffersonian Democrat, Brown is in his second term and promises a strong return if nominated. The piece mocks gerrymander plans in Ohio and cites endorsements while mixing in a Utah druggist testimonial and an Atlanta Constitution view on Hill for president.
Dr Edward Eggleston sits in Madison discussing his Hoosier Schoolmaster its reception and lasting sales with the scribe noting readers misconceptions. He argues writers who earn most money are those whose names stay unknown and reflects on gossip’s harm to communities and churches.
The Indianapolis News reports the Pennsylvania company, after a long history of labor strife, issued a bulletin increasing train crew wages. Condu ctors rise to 3 from 2.75, brakemen to 1.80 from 1.65, parlor-car conductors to 2 from 1.75, through baggagemen to 1.95 from 1.85, and local baggagemen to 1.95 from 1.65.
A widow near Hestonville reports a strange light in a maple in front of her home. Boys uncovered a counterfeiters’ kit and a revolver tied to Stephen Clark, hanged fifteen years ago for murder after remnants of five men and one woman were found in a cave. The $4 000 in genuine green backs were seized.
A brief ad touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a cure for chronic sore eye salt rheum scald head old sores fever sores eczema and related ailments. It claims cooling soothing relief and cures after other treatments failed with 25 and 50 cent boxes offered locally.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with money back guarantee and perfect satisfaction. Price 265 cents per box. For sale by Harper and co.
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