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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1892
Page
2
The piece surveys political tactics around Harrison and patronage, notes the World’s story of a grocery man hero, ridicules after-dinner speakers, and sharpens on Pension Commissioner Raum amid scandal. It mentions Yellow stone Park leases, Indian conflicts, and calls for space applications in the Indiana building.
The report says Commissioner Roosevelt is investigating an extortion attempt by ex-Congressman Allen against Federal office-holders. The piece criticizes the Administration, contrasting reform rhetoric with practice. It suggests Whitelaw Reid may be named Vice Presidential candidate at the Minneapolis convention.
Governor Claude Matthews born December 14 1845 in Bethel Kentucky rose to secretary of state of Indiana after farming in Vermillion County He helped found the Short Horn Breeders Association and American Short Horn Association He married Martha Witcomb and has three children Mary Renick G Matthews and Helen He is credited with strong public service and a notable political rise within the Democratic party.
Rev Wm Hollinshed of Spar ta New Jersey praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for cleansing the blood stimulating the liver and cleansing the stomach. He notes many who have been helped or cured by the remedy and also commends Hood's Pills for their easy efficient action.
Indiana officials outline exhibition rules and funding policies for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Key points include no sales in the Indiana Building, space allocation managed by Chicago authorities, and joint exhibits under one application. Exhibitors may distribute printed matter, with state guidance through the Indianapolis office.
A morning scene at a Third Avenue family grocery features a sharp woman challenging a sandy haired clerk about jarred butter. They discuss origin, freshness, and price, with the clerk calmly confirming the butter is apple butter sold by the gallon.
A long illustrated meditation on birth rates and infant mortality. The piece cites annual births between 38 and 40 million, a female to male ratio near 100 to 90, and an estimated 15 million deaths before age five. It includes arithmetic hypotheticals, weight imaginings, and literary asides about twins and episodes.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications alone. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Advertises testimonials, claims a physician recommended formula, and lists Cheney & Co as proprietors with a 75 cent price.
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