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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1883
Page
1
A reflective poem on grief and loss, with a pilgrimage theme. It contrasts sorrow and endurance as travelers reach a hopeful shore. The speaker recalls past trials and ribbed with faith looks to a peaceful homecoming. The tone is consoling and hopeful for the departed and the living.
A reflective poem contrasts inner depth with spoken language and human connection. It speaks of spirits behind veils and distant minds, likening humanity to scattered star light and a temple's solitary columns.
A commemorative verse by John V. Turner expresses modest desire not for power or fame but for lasting memory at a tranquil home. The speaker rejects royal pomp and wealth, instead wishing to be remembered in a simple, honorable manner at a gathering place.
The message notes no residential candidates yet as the time for that business has not arrived. It asserts the most available Indiana man is likely the choice, though circumstances could change with time.
The Greencastle Banner argues that Democrats in Congress rush to pass the Pendleton civil service bill to prove they cannot be trusted to elect a president in 1884. The reply notes that the opposition party can govern, and predicts internal Dem fights over Greencastle postoffice will be settled by a capable Democrat.
The Marion County legislator introduces a bill to depoliticize city police forces. The text notes the aim to remove political boss dominance and cites a tale of a mayoral election eve where officers were absent or asleep. The piece urges passage, arguing public safety requires impartial policing.
Debate in the House examined creating a committee to study convict labor and advise on enacting a law to protect freemen’s wages. Clark representative Gub sop argued convict labor paid 48 cents a day but did not undercut free labor, though critics say it enables underselling and harms honest workers by cheaper goods.
A collage of 1880s editorial jabs surveys presidentship talk. Morrison declines early bid while Robeson ties Cuba war hopes to Spain. Sheridan is floated as a candidate and discussions on Speaker prospects mingle with Christmas at home reflections.
A collage of editorials notes cautious handling of a near one million State House increase. Other items discuss Speaker selection, liquor law debates in New York, and calls to publish pension lists amid accusations of fraud and political favoritism. Local observations praise Tulane asylum boards and quote anecdotes on political life and remedies.
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues against abolishing city assessor and city treasurer offices. It favors keeping separate city and county offices, noting city work requires local expertise and that reducing officeholders could risk efficiency and higher costs. The piece criticizes legislators who equate fewer offices with economy.
An ad claiming a complete cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases offered by Druggists. Dapel se rerecent Co.'s.
A Washington dispatch describes Kansas Senator J Kas on urging tariff reduction to aid industry and farmers. He derides current high duties as benefiting a few and harming labor. The piece criticizes Kelley and Randall for tax increases and predicts tariff reform battles through the House and Senate with political fallout for the Republicans.
The article critiques tariff legislation details and lobbying in the Capitol. It notes Mr Beck's deep knowledge of tariff issues and quotes Democratic Senators voicing concerns over proposed duty reductions. It laments how the public hears only through elected representatives and ridicules protection claims.
A collection of humorous quips and ironic observations spanning social manners, politics, romance, and everyday life. Jests on washing women, book agents, fashion, courting a lover, a grandmotherly matron, and a Wheeling arson case. Ends with a health testimonial for Brown's Iron Bitters.
An early health ad touts Wells Health Renewer claiming to restore vigor and cure Dyapepsia Impotence and Sexual Debility for $1. A separate fragment shows a boy asking why another hides and the reply he hides to save his own hide.
Ed gar Thompson Steel works and Glenwood Iron mill operate the Adams process direct from ore as figures show cost per ton drops from 38 dollars with the old method to 17 to 70 with the new. Samples of iron made by the new method are shipped nationwide.
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