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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1882
Page
1
A Civil War lyric contrasts the Blue and the Gray in shared glory and sorrow. Images of rivers, fields, and graves unite both sides under flowers and rain, praising courage and equal fate in eternity. The speaker notes no triumph or blame, only reverence for fallen soldiers.
The author vents sleepless grief over Ireland’s push for rights and Autonomy, lamenting political betrayals by Parnell and Davitt while acknowledging Ireland’s influence on his fame. Owen McArdle, San Francisco, May 1882.
A poem denouncing a presidential successor who rose through bloodshed, condemning usurpation and antiworker policies. It calls for justice for working people and exposes the sitter of power as harming labor and national rights. The piece warns workers to seek fair treatment and wage justice from the state.
The writer argues Republicans should reveal stances on pending state constitutional amendments. Voters deserve clear answers from Mr. Lanham and Mr. Copeland on whether they favor one or both amendments. The piece emphasizes the people’s right to instruct representatives and vote with understanding.
A column contrasts poverty in manufacturing districts with tariff policy and discusses the shift in Republican views on race. It also highlights Owen county businessman B Sweitzer as a Democratic potential State Treasurer nominee and notes cross party support.
The piece contrasts Indiana Senator Harrison with labor movement observers, arguing 60 000 to 100 000 workers facing wage shortages create serious alarm as strikes paralyze business, disrupt credit, and drive gold out of the economy while Congress ignores the issue. It likens Harrison’s stance to an English lord’s view of Ireland and accuses him of siding with mill owners over workers.
Attica letters from May 12 1882 praise Hon D W Voorhees for aiding a pension case. The writer A L Warrenets thanks him and notes a Republican congressman's role in urging approval. The correspondence challenges claims about Democratic officials and pension connections in Washington.
The piece argues that disabled soldiers deserve the justice provided by law, not political coercion. It condemns threats to veterans applying for pensions by any party, urging free expression for those who risked their lives in defense, and questions why ex‑soldiers must serve a party to receive government justice.
A lengthy set of resolutions framed after discussions among Republican leaders aims to guide public stance on proposed state constitutional amendments. The draft urges legislative districts to consider the amendments and seek direct voter judgment, reflecting tension between submission and independent county review.
A collage of light aphorisms and humorous observations ranging from consumer prices to social quirks. Jokes reference Ruth and Boaz, balloons, beacons of prosperity, a moral circus, and Edison, weaving a playful snapshot of era humor and domestic life.
A Indianapolis event recounts a brawl with Grand Circus Royal showmen and locals leaving one jaw broken and several injured. Also a Springfield post office case reveals Sterling Martin stole hundreds via stamp tricks at Lawrenceburg, with a hearing planned and an editor praising St Jacob’s Oil for rheumatism.
Sebastian Beck the Sioux captive recounts the Little Bighorn battle with vivid detail. He says Custer rode into the trap with 3,000 Indian warriors and fell after a fierce fight leaving his saber stained. Beck claimed only he and a few others survived the charge, ending with Custer’s final words.
The New Albany Free Press condemns Decoration Day as a chance for corrupt politicians and preachers to seek party gain amid mourning. It quotes banker B F Porter of Utica New York praising Brown's Iron Bitters for his family’s good health over the past year.
Census data show New York city as the top manufacturing center with 11 162 establishments and products valued at 468 000 000 in 1880 Philadelphia ranks second with 8 397 establishments and 306 691 000 in product value Chicago is third with 3 479 establishments and a 247 000 000 product total Brooklyn fourth at 169 000 000 Boston fifth at 123 000 000 St Louis sixth at 204 000 000 Cincinnati seventh Baltimore eighth Pittsburg ninth. Largest NY item is men s clothing 60 798 000 with meat packing 29 297 000 and sugar and molasses refined 11 330 000.
Mr Barton of this city recounts that his son suffered rheumatism and did not improve with regular doctors. After trying two bottles of St Jacob's Oil, the boy was fully cured according to the Cincinnati Enquirer account.
The Weekly Herald announces a new price of 65 cents. The change sets the periodical at a lower rate for readers, aligning with possible promotions and market competition.
Frank Hurd argues free trade lifts wages, noting England’s 50 to 60 percent higher rates since pre 1846 and in European peers. He cites Wyandot shipyard attempts where British workers surpassed American pay, causing mass quitters. Vid A Wells warns production outpacing consumption risks upheaval from restrictive laws.
An advertisement from Depot Swormstedt & Co. touts Wells' Health Renewer as restoring health and vigor. It claims to cure dyspepsia impotence sexual debility and related ailments for $1.
The New York Times seeks editor opinions on a Democratic coalition with Republicans under liberal labels. Editors from southern towns respond, denouncing such schemes and pledging to uphold the Jefferson and Jackson tradition.
The ticket statement outlines aims to place raw materials on the free list and gradually reduce duties on manufactured goods until repealed. It argues this will erase taxes that benefit a few while harming consumers and believes cheaper inputs will let American manufacturers compete globally.
A brief ad touts Rough on Rats pest killer clearing rats mice roaches flies ants bedbugs skunks chipmunks gophers for 15c, sold by druggists. A note quotes Pat born on the last day of the year and musing on being born the next day.
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