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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1882

Page

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Confession of Love in a Wartime Letter

A fragment from a Victorian era letter reveals a shy suitor confessing love to a woman, reflecting social restraint and self-deprecating humor. He recalls a rural courting mood, butter talk, and a failed bold confession, ending with plans to reveal regret and future marriage prospects to a friend.

When the fairies lived here long ago

A fragmentary poem recalls a time when fairies dwelt in gardens and streets. Bright wings and linnet voices painted a loving world where deities were humanlike, children could walk and talk, and even mischief was gentle before the sun faded night and the fairies vanished.

Epitaph Plans For Kickapoo Tribe Amid Meeting At Seymour

Dim Crozier aims to carve an enduring epitaph for the Kickapoo tribe in marble as a temperance camp meeting opens in Seymour for ten days. Gov St John and other distinguished figures are set to attend. The piece notes worries over families facing hardship and the need for protection amid growing tensions.

Dim Crozier Seymour Wall St. John

Alaska crosses Atlantic in record voyage from Queenstown to New York

The Alaska completed the fastest Atlantic crossing leaving Queenstown on Sunday June 1 and arriving in New York the following Sunday Loom after thirty days at sea. The voyage coincides with a Senate election year as 24 States elect United States Senators this year. Democrats lead with fourteen outgoing seats, Republicans nine, and one Independent. Gibson of Louisiana has been elected to succeed Belloger, and Ridlinger to replace Johnston in Virginia. Oregon plans to elect nine Republicans.

Atlantic Alaska Queenstown New York United States David Davis Gibson Louisiana Belloge Riddlenerger Johnston Virginia Oregon Canada Cuba England France Germany Scientific American Munn &O Patent Solicitors Pub S Park Rovy Patenta Free

Brorist Barres Attacks Kentucky Officials in Campaign Rant

A critique targets Brorist Barres for his stance against Kentucky authorities and urges Republican Congressional Campaign Committee reform. The piece condemns alleged tax-funded political payoffs, extortion of government workers, and mandatory contributions from pages and shipyard laborers, warning of rampant corruption and abuse of taxpayer funds.

Brorist Barres Kentucky Frankfort Dayton Ohi Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Nuzercue Congress

Worn by party profit and faction in Republican ranks

The writer condemns the Republican party as a profit driven corporation akin to Western Union. He blames factional strife on profit gains and criticizes Stalwarts and Half-Breeds for political maneuvering that led to upheaval, assassination, and lasting national turmoil.

Republican Party Western Union Telegraph Co Trafft Grant Chicago Guiteau Danner Abeal Jong Mulroal

Fragmentary clipping hints at local notices and names

OCR reads as fragmented list of terms and names including Me Winks and other items, unclear actions or dates, with multiple garbled phrases suggesting a damaged public notice or classifieds snippet.

Political Opinions Split Across Papers In 1881 Debate

The World, Cin cinnatii Enquirer, Missouri Republican, Washington Post and other papers weigh in on politics. Critics mock Congress, President Arthur, and Cabinet selections while debating party fate, factionalism, and electoral strategy amid Republican divisions and press commentary.

The Great Live Jay Gould as Man and Magnate

A portrait of Jay Gould, described as a tiny, ailing figure with a shamed look, yet revealed as a daring Wall Street speculator. The piece asserts Gould controls properties valued around 400 million dollars and dominates railways and the national press through telegraph lines.

Teg Ele Boston Wall Street Trenaalins Addito

No Wee Eae Until January 1st for 60 Cents

A brief line notes availability of a product or item named No Wee Eae and sets a price of 60 cents with a distributor or seller date unspecified, suggesting a forthcoming or limited sale window around January 1st. The fragment hints at a commerce or advertisement item from the period.

Money for Votes and Law Violations Shadow 1880 Politics

The piece attacks Republican campaign tactics using money to sway votes and leverage office holders. It cites circulars urging voluntary contributions, dismissals for noncompliance, and mentions a New York jury verdict, urging public scrutiny of alleged legal breaches and coercive fund-raising. The second item reports eerie spiritualist sights in Tippecanoe County, recounting a mother’s experiences linked to her missing son, including a spectral marching figure and violent reenactments observed in a distant farm setting.

Napoleon Republican Party United States Oregon Indiana Congress Washington J. A. Hubbell Michigan Garfigit Hubbell Republican Congressional Committee New York General Curtis National Republican Committee George William Curtis Carl Schultz

A Comforting Reffection At A Village Church

A farmer driving past a village church notices an apartment light and asks a young man at the gate what is happening. The young man says a convention of named men from the congregation is tonight. The farmer mutters that Sailie is dead and reflects on the minister.

Night wakefulness cured by Liebig Malt Extract

The passage notes that staying awake at night and counting hours is dreary, with daytime worries tormenting the mind. It suggests a small wine glass or two of Liebig Malt Extract to dispel the wakefulness and ensure sound sleep, praising the product as a great essential.

Billy Mike Pia Larope Pam Imirri Hier

Stained Brick Walls Cause White Defacement Debate

The piece discusses white staining on red brick walls in various climates, debating causes from impure lime mortar to coal impurities. It cites Hartford experiments washing walls with acetic water and kerosene wash as a remedy, but emphasizes the need for preventive measures and proper brick materials.

Vermont Baltimore Beth Hartfort Conn Boston Journal of Commerce

Brooklyn firm man relieved by St Jacob s Oil from pleurisy

M R C Moore of Vernam and Co at 34 New Street New York was almost instantly relieved by St Jacob s Oil after a severe pleurisy attack. The remedy acted like magic.

Brooklyn Eagle M. R. C. Moore Messrs. Vernam & Co New Street New York St. Jacob’s Oil

Decline of Man Cured By Wells Health Renewer

Brief ad claims Wells Health Renewer cures nervous weakness dyspensia impotences and sexual debility. It names Wells' Health Renewer as remedy and lists a depot address Swortietedt and Co. as distributors.

Wells Swortietedt & Ca.'s

The Sand of the cigentaR sew ify sun-dust WyeN Lsins, Texas Shiftings

A humorous missive recalls a printer’s miscue and the lesson learned about typesetting. The narrator describes attempting to set type, the failed two line effort, and a later humbled acceptance of compositors skill. The piece ends with a cryptic note from Texas.

Man Texas

County Board Has No Power to Remit Delinquent Taxes

The Attorney General informs the Treasurer of Elkhart county that the Board of County Commissioners cannot remit penalties on delinquent taxes. Any remission attempt is void. Remission is only possible if taxes were wrongly assessed and paid, not when taxes were legally assessed.

Elkhart County Board of County Commissioners

Brown's Bronchial Troches Promote Clear Voice

For coughs, colds, sore throat relief, Brown's Bronchial Troches are recommended by physicians for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and throat diseases. Used for decades, they are a trusted staple, popular with public speakers and singers and sold at twenty five cents a box.

Trains Reduced On Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis Line

After Monday June 5 trains on the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis Railroad will operate under revised schedules with service changes affecting all lines numbered 881 and above. The timetable shift details follow in subsequent notices.

Jeffersonville Madison & Indianapolis

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