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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1888
Page
5
A jumble of small town items includes barbed hints about salaries and work, a white squirrel sighting, funeral notices for Mrs. Paris and Mr. Klein, election outcomes for Indiana districts, modernization plans for Elkhart street railways, local editorials, and a chasing rabbit on Walnut street.
Mr Jorge Butler of Patriot is shown as engineer on the Minazle Bay replacing Mr Jo Henry. The Indianapolis Labor Eggnat is cited as a leading labor paper. Peter Klein adds to his gravity store with a new extension on West See and a street. The leap year party season nears with plans for lively events. The general of the late Mrs M A Bavitt died yesterday afternoon at the Jefferson residence.
November items record petitions for county pike aid, death of Simeon K. Wolfe in Jeffersonville, ship repairs by Capt Frost on the Ida Smith for Louisville Madison trade, and Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup praised amid bachelor reveries. Fire alarm system in Columbus discussed, fair planned at Odd Fellows Hall December 19–20, political tension noted, Louisiana Lottery skepticism expressed, Baltimore merchant Dowell seeks aid for ailments.
A call for workers to unite against capital and demand fairness. The author laments labor’s exploitation, argues gold should serve all, and urges solidarity and mutual aid to secure better living.
The New Albany Ledger calls out a Washington car as a liar over Mrs. Cleveland and Lord Sackville’s daughter, demanding public scorn for the alleged ad hominem attacks aimed at the White House. A separate exchange features Wiggins and Grinder debating ocean passage value and long sea stays.
Historical ad style snippet notes how Castoria is used from infancy through childhood and beyond. Mentions baby sick cries for Castoria and continued use into adulthood with a humorous switch to Comrie. Includes repeated brand phrasing and nostalgic product pitch.
The text lists dangerous and inappropriate guidance for care of infants, urging unsafe practices with medicines and topical products. It warns against early morning doctor visits, misuses of paregoric and turpentine, improper bottle handling, and implausible dosing, reflecting harmful historic child care advice.
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