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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1892
Page
9
A boastful speaker proclaims lasting presence to photograph the people of Madison. He describes a gilt house and low prices drawing all to his quick service across streets hills and mills, promising the city’s clever residents will spread the refrain.
An advertisement touts Mrs. Gervaise Graham's cucumber and Elder Flower Cream as a permanent skin fairing product. It claims whitening effects, sun and wind protection, improved complexion, and wrinkle prevention, with price 1.10 dollars. Available at 103 Post Street San Francisco or via mail order. sample bottle offered for 10 cents postage. Lady agents sought.
Cure for freckles sunburn sallowness moth patches pimples and blemishes priced at 1.50. Harmless and effective no sample available. The druggist who first orders a bill of my preparations will have his name added to this advertisement. Sold by wholesale druggists in Chicago and every city west. septlid wyl
Announcement lists J. K. Marsh of Clark county Jason B. Brown and Major W. Funk as Democratic candidates for Congress in the Third District subject to decisions of the Democratic Convention.
A Madison Indiana notice lists political commentary on Democratic and Republican figures, a summary of the St Louis Industrial Conference outcomes, and calls for party unity. It also includes a brief endorsement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a local advertisement for Hoffman & Quinn's goods at 107 East Main Street.
Washington notes say Hon. J. W. Foster outlined to a United Press reporter new details on the Great Lakes and Atlantic fishing regulations. A hoped for international commission would draft rules on seines and purse seines, water pollution, hatcheries, and a defined US Canadian boundary near Eastport. Progress on reciprocity remains unclear.
In New Orleans on February 26, D. F. Desdunes was jailed after boarding a white car on the Louisville and Nashville line and refusing to leave. He was charged with violating Act No. III of 1890, released on bail pending hearing as locals brace for a constitutional challenge to segregation rules.
New York February 26. Irish National League of America officials deny any endorsement for an address urging Irish in the United States to fund the coming parliamentary election. Treasurer William Lyman and Secretary Sutton say they were not consulted and oppose the contents.
Washington February 26 Secretary Elkins heard delegations from Covington Kentucky and Cincinnati protesting against a proposed bridge across the Ohio River at Covington. The issue centers on construction and regional impact.
The executive officers of the People's party issued a call for a national convention in Omaha on July 4 1892 to nominate a national ticket.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a fast acting cure for lingering cough after la grippe. Claims prompt loosening of the cough and relief for the lungs with a permanent cure in a short time. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by HEBBERTART & Son. jandfeb
Chicago reports Director General Davis planning another large exhibit hall at the world fair grounds to ease space demand. Japan agrees to a $60,000 permanent building on Jackson Park’s wooden island with landscaped surroundings. Philadelphia notes Right Rev Ignatius Horatmann elevated to bishop of Cleveland amid large diocesan ceremony. ticket demand for cathedral seats runs out.
In Chickheaton England the 180 foot Thornton's mill chimney collapsed, killing thirteen workers and injuring twelve. An official inquiry will probe the accident as rescuers cleared rubble from the mills in London on February 26.
An advertisement urges calm treatment at home for la grippe/flu like a severe cold. It promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective, noting no pneumonia cases among users and pills sold by Heberhart & Son. Also mentions birds drifting from wind as a comparison to avoidance and pursuit.
Delegates to the industrial conference debated a platform's financial points and the movement's impact in the South. St Louis and Omaha led as convention sites with uncertain guarantees of 50 000 dollars. Taubeneck of Illinois backs Omaha while Kansas City withdraws.
In Paprucan Kentucky near Dublin seven years after Henry Hayden vanished, a coon hunter party uncovered a skeleton in a hollow tree. Clothing and small shot indicate Hayden died there after being hidden. Relatives and neighbor Robert Price faces little chance of prosecution.
In Louisa Kentucky February 26 Thomas Popley failed to appear for a planned wedding at Tennie Lainvert's home. The upset bride drank rat poison and died after hours of agony. Tennie Lainvert, daughter of a Baptist preacher, was described as an excellent young woman.
A religious abolition group and Reginald Fendall seek $20000 to fund another ship charter for transporting intended negro colonists from Morrelltown Arkansas to Liberia. They planned the voyage for March but need funds to proceed. The effort follows prior arrangements and delays in reporting to New York.
A crude advertisement touts a salve heiling bruises sores ulcers eruptions and more with a promise of guaranteed relief or money back. It quotes a price of 25 cents per unit and asserts efficacy without medical backing.
Dr. J S Appleman a renowned English specialist and former professor of medicine will be at Madison Hotel Madison Md for one day with monthly return. He treats chronic nervous diseases and a wide range of ailments claiming cures including epilepsy and sexual health issues with a guarantee if not too far progressed. He trained at Bellevue New York and Electrical Medical College Toronto and is based in Louisville Ky. He notes no superior in diagnosing chronic diseases.
The notice touts cures for syphilis, scrofula, stricture and women’s diseases with fast reliefs. The doctor offers portable instruments and examinations for obscure cases, claiming to treat incurables and provide free confidential consultation. Address 520 Fifth Avenue Louisville Ky.
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