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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
6
A jumble of local items reports a postmaster danger, death of James B. Ryax, and various civic notes. Widespread scribbles touch on politics, a deed of assignment, a murder aftermath, and public figures in Indianapolis with scattered medical and legal updates.
Shelbyville editor Scott Ray travels to New York on an implied mission and reports that ex Governor Gray disputes a presidential bid while Governor Hill hints at possible candidacy. The dispatch suggests controversy over who would lead the ticket with Gray denying vice presidency and calling the report unreliable.
The piece blends poetry about flowers with historical notes and events, referencing figures like George Washington and leaders linked to battles. It mentions Braddock and Taylor, and cites Castle Garden’s destruction on a historical date along with the death of Gen. Clinton D B Fiske, creating a mixed mosaic of literary and archival items.
The July crop report notes increased corn acreage with variable conditions from drought in some areas to heavy rains in others. Wheat prospects are described as excellent in places, while cotton outlook remains poor due to weather, with states like Nebraska and Iowa showing shifts in acreage and yields.
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