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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
6
A quirky verse promotes a street photography business promising fast service and low prices in Madison. The speaker vows to stay and guide the people through imagery, praising the city’s streets and beauty as customers are urged to hire him.
An advertisement promotes Elder Flower as a permanent skin beautifier that lightens complexion, protects against sun and wind, prevents freckles, cleanses with soap and water, nourishes skin, and reduces wrinkles. It claims no acids or alkalis, priced at $1.00, available at Mrs. Gere Graham’s in San Francisco with samples sent for 10 cents postage. Lady agents sought.
An old advertisement promotes Graham's Face Bleach claiming to cure freckles sun spots moth patches pimples and other blemishes. It lists a $1.50 price and notes the druggist who first orders a bill of the preparations will have his name added to the notice. It targets wholesale druggists in Chicago and western cities.
Local editor remarks on Democratic state activities in Indiana Georgia and Mississippi. mentions Leg islator Senorox Hix speaking in Mississippi Georgia convention May 18 and Tammany Hill influence. criticizes Indianapolis Sentinel and St Louis Republic for tariff stance and party alignment.
The fight for delegates to the National Democratic Convention centers on Ohio with Hill and anti-Hill factions nearly even. Hill leadership includes John McLean, George L. Converse, Larry Neal, Thomas E. Powell and possibly Senator Brice. The anti-Hill side in Cleveland is led by ex-Gov. Campbell, James Neal, Frank Hurd, Allen W. Thurman and Congressman Outhwaite.
The Courier Journal argues against government interference with trusts while urging action against whisky trusts to lower prices. It condemns Republican opposition to breaking trusts and calls for federal pursuit of price relief for the poor under a True Democracy banner.
Sa Amberla ins Skin Ointment claimed to cure chronic sore eye sail rheum scald head and other skin ailments including eczema and sores. The ad notes cooling soothing relief and quotes hundreds of cures after other treatments failed. Boxes priced 25 and 50 cents sold by Heberhart & Son.
A blaze at J. B. Ayera & Co. upholstery mill at Frankford and Westmoreland avenues caused about 150000 in losses. Thick smoke and poor fire escapes hindered escapes from the third and fourth floors. Several workers were injured and a search by police sergeant led to his near suffocation. Annie Melville, Jennie Aiken, Theresa Ruskin, Emma Crowell suffered severe burns. others named include John Lutz Thomas Reidel and James Black. Lizzie Sewall leaped from a third floor window and was burned but saved from worse injuries.
In Vienna on March 4 authorities investigate a death by violence found in Weinberg street. A teacher Widitscher was attacked by robbers who stabbed him and stole his money, with killers believed to be unemployed workers amid widespread destitution.
Howard Mason a former Philadelphia policeman shot his wife and cut her throat after finding a man and another woman in bed. He fired on the intruder, a lamp was thrown starting a fire, and Mason surrendered as firefighters responded, with two others held in the house.
In Hinsdale a collision between Chicago Burlington and Quincy freight trains killed Brakeman W. P. Rowe and Fireman John D. Burkholder, both of Galesburg. Olaf Strongberg, also of Galesburg, was seriously injured. switch tender Henry B. Mills admitted he fell asleep, leaving the switch open.
In Alabama near Adameville fourteen miles west of Birmingham a fast freight train collided with a work train. Two brakemen were killed instantly and five other crew members were seriously injured due to misordered instructions. The accident is under investigation.
A Baltimore and Lehigh passenger train derailed at Little Gunpowder Falls near Belair killing engineer Henry Robb. Mail agent E R Hughes Express Messenger A C Hayden and passenger David Evans of Philadelphia were wounded with Hayden likely fatally injured. The line was blocked for hours.
A large ore chunk weighing over 150 pounds was hoisted from the Superior mine on Gold Hill in the Cripple Creek gold district yesterday afternoon. It was loaded to Fremont last night and is reported to be literally covered with gold.
San Diego reports James W. Collins president of the California National Bank died by suicide at 1 40 yesterday afternoon after being accused of embezzling about 200000.
The advertisement touts the best salve in the world for oats bruises sores ulcers and other skin ailments plus claims to cure piles with no patient payment required. It is sold for 26 cents per jar and marketed by V. Harper through Sears.
London reports a planned two week miners strike starting March 12 to push wage levels, with an estimated 460000 miners participating and up to five million people affected through factory closures, higher coal prices, and widespread job losses across Sheffield and Dublin.
The Greek king faced strong opposition as M Delynius refused to resign and the ministry was dismissed. A royal decree prorogues the chamber until March 6 and a new ministry will form before dissolving the chamber and appealing to the country. The crisis is described as Greece's most serious in years.
Curiaco March 4 The entire force of 750 Selz Schwab and Company workers are on strike. Employers refuse communication with strikers and warn the plant may close if new workers cannot be secured.
Daytor Ohio March 4 Thomas Rose a member of a well known Warren county family who came here thirty years ago fell and broke his left hip and due to age and frailty it is thought he cannot recover Mary Widows and Orphans made.
Forecast calls for warmer, generally fair conditions with winds shifting to southerly on Friday and likely showers Sunday.
Mr Jas O Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas says he recovered quickly from a second grip attack this year using Cham berlain s Cough Remedy. He states the second attack required only a brief bed rest and credits the remedy with preventing a longer illness. 50 cent bottles sold by Heberhart Son Druggists marchid wim.
A 19th century account explains vaccine virus preparation. It describes surgically exposing a calf belly to collect vaccine material, forming a sore, then harvesting pus to create a virulent stock. The material coats goose quills called points for shipment, with the coating invisible to the eye.
New Washington Pennsylvania reports a swift uptake of Chamberlain's Cough remedy. David Byers bought his first stock months ago, sold it all, and ordered more. He notes full satisfaction with every bottle and no returns. Available in 25 60 and 1.00 dollar sizes from Heberbart Son druggists. March ld&wim.
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