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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1891
Page
6
Clippings note Kiowa mayor closing all saloons, plus an array of brief items on cholera in Mecca pilgrims, Indiana wheat yields, Wanamaker’s Sunday school status, a rising California lake, and various political opinions referencing Harrison Blaine and Jefferson Davis.
The piece argues against War of the Rebellion and similar terms and favors the neutral War Between the States. It notes the Nicolay McClure dispute may boost Lincoln biographer exposure and critiques party infighting and tariff policy highlighted by Indianapolis and Cincinnati papers.
The Cincinnati Enquirer endorses Governor Campbell for re nomination and backs the Democratic ticket as unified and strong. The Ohio State Convention settles intra party disputes, endorses Campbell, and pledges consistent support for the Democratic platform. Harrison and the secretary of war will attend the Vermont centennial observance in Bennington on August 19.
The ad claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It promises to pay $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured, and provides circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with druggists selling at 75 cents.
The author extols Indiana’s beauty from wheat fields to lakes near Warsaw, praises the town’s Court House and Eagle Lake, and notes the Western Association of Writers trip as a social and literary success. Howells and Carwein are cited regarding patronage and attendance, with 35 dollars cited as the trip cost and limited membership described.
Margaret Manton Merrill, a West ern newspaper woman and descendant of the Duke of Wellington, rose from Greeley to Denver and New York, now on the New York Herald staff. Her earnings rival Cabinet ministers, and James Gordon Bennett paid her a top $100 for a single article. Ida May Davis, Indiana’s first woman elected to a School Board, is a gifted writer and painter. Laffite and companions caused a Memphis fracas, with a pistol duel and an elopement in pursuit. Merit Wins endorses Dr King’s remedies at local firm.
A guaranteed relief promise for throat lung and chest ailments. Trial bottles free at J. E. C. F. Harper Drugstore.
An old fashioned advertisement promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as the best tonic offered by drug stores and general stores. It invites readers to apply at once for a pocket almanac and memorandum book giveaway.
John W Scott of 105 Main Street Madison Indiana advertises sale of several plows at cost. The listing notes current stock available for immediate purchase.
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