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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1892
Page
11
The readable text presents a partial masthead for The Weral d, listing proprietor and editor L. L. Oxner and Madison office address at 107 Faust Waiting Street dated March 3. The fragment outlines standard newspaper branding without a datable article context.
Advertises Lan dreth's celebrated Garden Seeds with agent J B C Harper to ensure supply when season opens. Notes shipments of hickory root to Peoria and local farm sale, plus local business shifts and social events in Madison area. Mentions Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, and local advertisements.
The funeral of William D. Sullivan was held at 9 am from the family home with Rev. G. W. Tinsley delivering the sermon. Pallbearers included W. Alison Scott and Elmer Scott. A Dexter tragedy involved Amos Miller, a prisoner's associates assaulting the city marshal. Cooper and Toole were wounded. Joseph Breidenback and Maggie Boyle joined in marriage at St Michael's Church with reception at the groom’s parents’ home. Indianapolis streetcar issues prompt receivership and potential reforms. W. L. Steele named receiver with $100,000 bond. Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer advertised as a hair preservative and remedy for scalp ailments.
A counter is stacked with remnants of dress goods laces embroideries table linens and ginghams offering affordable bargains. Call soon to view and use these discounts while stock lasts.
The article discusses belief in spiritual manifestations and how science may illuminate or challenge them. It cites Prof Crookes on atmospheric energy, electrical telegraphy, and Tesla as suggesting natural laws could mimic or enable communication beyond ordinary means. It notes Mill's cautious stance and anticipates further electrolysis research. It ends with a short local anecdote about drummer Fred Bauman and an itemized bill.
The Madison Indiana Post Office lists uncalled letters dated March 1 1892 with names such as James Abbott Eugene Blandford Geo H Coons and others. The notice asks letters be claimed with advertised date. unclaimed after two weeks go to Washington’s dead-letter office. A comic aside recounts Janus Januarius the Roman god and his two faces signaling January’s uncertain weather.
Ad promotes Brownstron Sitters for indigestion stomach disorders with remedies. Mentions dealers selling at $1 per bottle and claims genuine hag trademark and promoted redlings on wrappers.
Madison Courier notes a Pennsylvania interior postmaster fired from office after voting for Cass. The article hints at the General’s reprisals and reflects on political retaliation, quoting a resigned postmaster declaring no enemies to punish. It uses satirical tone to comment on party conflict and loyalty.
An advertisement promises a positive treatment for consumption and claims thousands have been cured. The offer includes two free bottles sent to readers who provide their express and postal address. Contacts are Fay L. Blocum M C and address 181 F…? Street.
The piece questions whether the creature that swallowed Jonah was a whale, noting Kaios means sea monster in Hebrew and Greek. It suggests possibilities like a shark or sea serpent and mentions sea-dogs near Joppa. It ends with an editorial plug about pure medicines from Sulphur Bitters.
The article notes that no U S president was elected before age 40, with ages of past leaders ranging from 46 to 68. It discusses historical examples from Washington to Harrison and considers the improbable but not impossible idea of a president or candidate under 40, given past norms. It also includes an unrelated 2-cent stamp sales pitch for Dr Kaufman's Medical Works from A P Ordway & Co in Boston.
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