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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1882
Page
1
A jester in mock court pleads for divine mercy, contrasting human folly with truth. The speaker laments that earthly errors persist due to our follies rather than guilt, seeking cleansing through chastisement and prayer. The verse ends with a plea for mercy and humility before heaven.
Poem about twilight kisses from mother lover and wife as scenes of tenderness. The speaker notes a mother's kiss at twilight is sweetest, followed by a lover's kiss at twilight and a husband's kiss at parting, each described with soft imagery.
A nostalgic verse describes children entering a school, finding seats, and listening to familiar music. It portrays rosy faces, dimples, and efforts to control bursts of playfulness as they begin lessons and endure the daily rhythm of learning.
A gentle hymn praising a farmer's daughter as a sweet thoughtful girl. It extols her baking buttering dairy care, garden blooms, and simple daily virtues, calling her the queen of gardens and the household fairy. Her cheerful presence and practical skills inspire morning reverence and family affection.
A playful criticism of English plural rules mocks incorrect forms such as oxen from ox, mice from mouse, and fleeces, while contending house should stay as houses. The verse rails against misapplied endings and pseudo plurals with humorous examples.
Mas Scovitt aims to highlight the record of her brother Charles J. Guiteau by lecturing on his trial and treatment but finds very poor reception and limited public interest.
The Dispatch, well placed to judge mob violence, is usually correct in its conclusions and earnest in its principles, warning that mob violence is a dangerous habit for a community to fall into regardless of provocation.
The North Vernon Plain Dealer ran an oversized advertisement with five cuts and heavy type to announce a small election with only 360 votes. The piece suggests the paper’s editor may have been unaware North Vernon is a Republican stronghold.
The circular from Jesse James' widow rejects claims of her knowledge of any crimes. It argues that reports of the gang's actions were well known. It cites Missouri figure J H Chambers and discusses political debt in LaFayette and Madison, contrasting local papers' tones toward decline or prosperity.
Scientists study fish habits and emotions challenging the view of them as silent and joyless. Males guard nests and care for young, eggs may be carried in cheek hollows, and some fish fight producing vivid colors. Cases of misery after separation and happiness upon reunion are noted. Some species organize for defense or attack, while others remain stationary after mate loss. An aside notes economy of water value and a claim about Jacob’s Oil for rheumatism attributed to Chicago mayor Harrizon.
Capt. Alex B Pattison Auditor of Dearborn county presents road supervision instructions approved by Auditor Graham. The directives cover duties of township road superintendents including road and bridge maintenance, budgeting, appointment limits, payroll, record keeping, and compliance with the new road law.
Ralph Waldo Emerson died in Concord Massachusetts at 9 o clock last Thursday. Born in Boston March 1808 he was an American poet and essayist renowned for his lectures and writings on ideals and beauty. He spent his later years at his Concord home after a life marked by transcendentalist influence and scholarly achievement.
A collage of quips and wry witticisms touching manners, slang, and social quirks. Observations range from fashion and language to politics, love, and money with humorous asides about Ireland, doctors, clergy, and school life. The tone mimics a bustling newspaper page of clipboard humor and observations.
The advertisement asserts there is no cure for consumption but Brown's Iron Bitters can extend life and usefulness. It claims the medicine strengthens weakened parts, restores function, and halts decay, with thousands of witnesses ready to testify to its merit and a trial being convincing.
Dick Egan known as the Troy Terror met Sullivan after a blowout with Ryan at a New York benefit Monday night. Jim Elliott delivered a powerful chin shot, lifting Ryan two feet and rendering him unconscious for fifteen minutes. Veterans called it the hardest punch they have seen in a pugilist.
Judge J. T. Bossier of St Tammany parish and the State Legislature says St Jacobs Oil is very effective for sprains and bruises and that no oil or liniment equals it. He expressed this view to a representative, as reported by the New Orleans Times Democrat.
An old time ad touts Wells Health Re newer products to clear out rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks and gophers at 15c the price. It mentions Droggiata Depot Swormstedt Co. as a distributor and promotes the remedy as three times the man he was before use.
The notice claims Bucshupaibe cures stinging irritation and all kidney and urinary complaints. Druggists Depot Swormstedt and Co. are noted in connection with the remedy.
A 30 year old remedy for coughs colds and throat diseases praised by physicians and public speakers. Claims to prevent incurable lung disease and consumed lungs. Sold for twenty five cents a box everywhere with long standing reputation and wide use.
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