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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1882
Page
4
The Heald edition notes Madison Indiana mail matter filed as second class, with postal handling details for the Madison post office.
A collage of domestic tips and agricultural columns covers cooking crumbs for puddings, ham curing with cider and sugar, fish steaming methods, rose care with soot water, flat hill cultivation vs hill farming, horse quieting with parsley oil, cow milk and horn removal notes, Jersey stock farm practices, thorough bean drying, Grange role in schools, wheat acreage trends, and green manure ideas.
The article recounts the sensational eight day entombment of Mrs. Elizabeth Woodcock in a snow drift at Impington near Cambridge in 1799. She survived, recalling church bells and windings of the drift as she was found by a passerby who dreamt of a hare at the roadside. A commemorative monument reportedly marks the spot.
A Dayton Journal sketch recalls ex Senator Hendricks who was reported critically ill with erysipelas yet rallied. A country physician reportedly quipped the ailment was “Nothing but a bite” and Hendricks voted the Democratic ticket the next day. The piece notes doctors’ silence on the episode.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Foreale by C E Heberhart.
Governor Albert G. Porter declares Thursday November 30 as a general day of thanksgiving in Indiana. He cites prosperity in farming manufacturing and labor, improved trade and health, and flourishing education, urging observance at homes and places of worship. Signature lines include Porter and Secretary Hawn.
A man grows wiser about treating a cough or cold by using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, with the belief that early use leads to better health outcomes.
The article condemns the Central Pacific Railroad as a tyrant over Pacific coast merchants under contracts blocking ocean trade. It argues government backing enriched its protectors and cites California election outcomes as evidence of political change. It closes with a testimonial that J T Beard of Clarke County was cured of dyspepsia by Brown's Iron Bitters.
At a ball in Austin a homely young lady praises a rich debutant as intelligent and charming who promised to dance first and kept his word. A friend retorts that he prefers to tackle tasks quickly as a life rule. Two other lines show a shopper and clerk debating silk pricing.
A man in a Buffalo Bill outfit drew attention at the Grand Central depot as a crowd questioned him about money prospects in Denver. He dismissed speculation, implying no easy profits, and mocked a passerby who proposed trading a wolf for a mule worth $30 amid military posts.
The report shows 498 592 pupils admitted with 255 762 male whites and 234 402 female whites, plus 4 225 male colored and 4 404 female colored. Average daily attendance was 305 513. Nine thousand one hundred seventy two districts taught, 151 not taught. Colored schools taught 106. district graded 438. township district graded 192. Average school term 133 days. White teachers 13 126 (7 194 male, 5 932 female). colored teachers 138 (80 male, 53 female). Daily pay: township males 193. township females 174. towns males 288. towns females 186. cities males 392. cities females 217.
An old warning style ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain in infants. It claims immediate relief for the child, bowel regulation for the mother, and safe, pleasant taste. The notice cites a long trusted physician endorsement and lists a 25 cent price.
Following the death of Charles A. Vogeler, surviving partners arrange a new entity The Charles A Vogeler Co under Christian Devries and H D Ambstaetter. Mrs Vogeler retains full interest and will help sustain the business with St Jacobs Oil and Dr August Koenig medicines.
An advertisement touts pest control services labeled Rough up Rats offering elimination of rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks gophers for 15 cents. The ad stresses a thorough cleanup and low cost.
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