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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1882
Page
4
The Terral d lists church names and addresses with pastors and service times across multiple denominations in the city. It also cites a political opinion piece urging reform via the ballot, plus a social testimonial praising Brown's Iron Bitters for health and vitality.
A reader argues in harsh terms about Chester A. Arthur’s presidency and his immigration decisions. The writer accuses him of acting under Stalwart influence, vetoing then signing bills for Chinese immigration for party gain, and prioritizing one party over the national interest.
The Democratic State Committee of California resolves to thank its senators and congressmen for opposing Chinese immigration and for supporting restrictions on naturalization and Chinese labor. It condemns Republican inaction and vetoes while praising Democratic efforts to pass immigration limits.
The article discusses metals as possibly compounds, alchemical ideas, and the unsettled role of hydrogen in iron and steel. It notes Tacobi's separation of iron and hydrogen, hydrogen’s influence on hardening, and the mysteries still surrounding metal behavior in industry. It also briefly mentions unusual territorial court issues about land use near an Etudiantok court tour?
The Harrisburg Patriot reports a sharp critique of government finance. Nine months ending March 31 1881 yielded 62 million surplus. nine months ending March 31 1882 showed a 105 million surplus. Taxpayers bore 43 million more than needed versus last year. Editors warn surpluses are a bait for robbers and unlikely to benefit taxpayers.
Guiteau writes to the Washington Star declaring he is God's man in Garfield's removal and warning of divine wrath if harmed. He conditions his fate on a pardon or no deal, cites his book The Truth and the Removal, and says jurists have no jurisdiction if they rule against him.
The article outlines ancient Chinese funeral practices for wealthy men at age 40, including painting coffins with porcelain varnish, enameled carriages, and preserving bodies with quicksilver, jade nostrils, and silverHand in one coffin, noting long preservation before decay upon air exposure. It hints at beliefs contrasting with transmigration of souls.
A Philadelphia Traveler report notes large crowds around a telescope on Highth and Market Streets. A glass ad strips across the moon face promote Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the best cure. Elsewhere a Austin boy learns a lesson on pretext from his mother’s lodge absence.
An advertisement touts NERVINE as a cure all sold by druggists. It urges sending a stamped envelope for The Journal of Health with testimonials and before after pictures claiming health improvements. Patients are asked to write to a listed address for more information.
Tennessee circuit court rules that placing a letter in a hall or private box does not constitute delivery. Until directed to the proper recipient or authorized person, letters remain in postal custody and protected by federal law. The decision upholds federal protections against theft or opening of mail.
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