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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1879
Page
2
Prices listed per pound vary by cut and supplier with quotes ranging from 25 cents to 75 cents per pound. The shorthand notes show 25¢ 25¢ 40c 60c 75¢ per pound, indicating fluctuating wholesale or retail rates.
Maine Governor and Union veteran Gen Chamberlain Urges adherence to the Constitution on Decoration Day. He argues local self government and state rights are cherished in both North and South and criticizes constitutional opponents within his party.
A speaker argues that the Civil War was a defense of the people against hostile state acts and a means to restore the Union. He defends enfranchisement and rebel leaders, asserts the war settled key issues, and calls for constitutional reform through established institutions rather than force.
Memphis physicians dispute the origin of the early yellow fever, weighing contagion from last year against city sanitation failures. Dr. Tyner argues lax health management allowed a long dormant fever to erupt. others cite warm weather reactivating a fever already in the city.
The piece cites Gen Spinner and Radical logic as it critiques the Old Watch dog of the Treasury. It argues the honest Republicans branded him harshly, suggesting the old man remained too honest for Radical leaders.
Testimony before the Glover committee accuses Treasury officials of a rule that hides truth and enables bond issuance and fraud. Gen Spinner notes public debt figures do not match his records and claims he was barred from publishing accurate exhibits. Republicans urged to require explanations of alleged malfeasance to counter charges against the Radical party.
A column in the Star sparked outrage by publishing rumors about our editor and a reporter. The piece accuses the Star of misquoting and invading journalistic trust, noting confusion over what was said and the spreading of unverified gossip.
The Scottish American Journal argues that Elis death ends the Imperialist party in France. With the heir Jerome lacking power and enthusiasm, the movement loses cohesion and vitality. Republicans are now firmly seated, as the obituary of a promising life signals wider divine order.
In a local column the Fort Wayne Sentinel rebukes the Ledger-Standard for attacking Governor Williams and other prominent Democrats. It urges the paper to stop sowing discord within the Democratic party and suggests its influence could help the party if it refrains from internal strife.
The article argues the U S Constitution does not allow a state to secede and credits the Democratic party with this view while accusing Radical leaders of opposing it by voting against a resolution. It notes the measure passed the Democratic House on March 23, 1876 and claims the Radical doctrine seeks central power threatening the Union.
The passage notes a cattle plague could cost the Empire about 24 million dollars this year while a small beetle destroys millions of bushels of wheat annually, with no effective remedy or sufficient control described.
A large reward system offered for every quart destroyed failed to curb the insect problem, with $8,000,000 spent but no effect. A separate report notes Texas asserting it has a six months old chick en that sings like a mocking bird.
A witty quip compares good resolution to a squalling baby at church. C L Jewert Esq spends the heated term at West Baden Springs.
Rumors in Georgia center on Hon Alexander H. H. Stepurns as a potential candidate for governor. Supporters cite his public record and state ties while critics call for more party candidate clarity before any official announcements.
A high grade marble deposit has been identified in Texas drawing attention from quarrying firms and local officials. Explorers describe the marble as exceptionally pure with potential for large scale production and export opportunities.
The Patrons of Husbandry of Jefferson County announce the third annual jubilee and agricultural exhibition to be held August 27 and 28 in James George's woods four miles north of Madison on the same grounds as last year. No premiums but ribbons for best articles. speaking and music featured. auction on the 28th with property sales by public or private sale.
A Memphis Avalanche challenge offers bets on yellow fever scares with $500 dispute over an epidemic this summer and weekly deaths. It references two recent deaths including a baby and invites experts to wager within three days. signed J. IL Goodbar.
A poem extols the power of a small, wise, and willful woman who governs men and fate with charm and wit. It contrasts mythic divinities with the influence of a capable woman whose soft voice conceals strength and decisive action.
A brief fable-like verse where corn and lilies ignore the speaker until a teacher arrives. The lilies thrive while the corn boasts, and the teacher declares that life is more than meat. The passage emphasizes spiritual over material sustenance.
A grandmother asks Minnie the plural of penny and Minnie replies twopence in a playful exchange highlighting language quirks. The brief vignette captures a child naming a coin plural and an elderly voice guiding the moment.
A London Notes and Queries correspondent asks why a single bedstead had only one side ornamented. The maker cites a German practice that bedsteads are kept sidewise against walls and only moved to receive a corpse, implying Germans prefer two single bedsteads side by side with heads against the wall.
The piece notes Madison's plan to host ex soldiers with a need of about five hundred dollars. It criticizes the Madison Courier for improvident generosity and accuses the paper of ballot-box manipulation while commenting on delinquent city taxes and a moral about knowledge and luck.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and throat or lung diseases. It claims over a million bottles used last year with universal satisfaction and offers a free trial or a regular bottle for $1 at J ELC Harper’s Madison 839.
The best Salve in the world for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped erands chilblains corns and all kinds of skin eruptions. The Salve is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 rents per box. For sale by J B C Farper Madison 37.
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