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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1880

Page

4

Fahrenheit and temperature scales in a 1880 note

The article traces the origin of zero and Fahrenheit’s thermometer. It explains Fahrenheit’s 212 and 32 scales, notes their arbitrariness, and contrasts Fahrenheit, centigrade, and Rassia Germany thermostats. It argues for the centigrade system and notes potential improvements.

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Polygamy and infanticide among Arctic tribes noted

The narrator describes polygamy among Esquimaux with many men taking two wives, while Nitchillik groups limit wives and reportedly kill female infants. He cites personal observation of unmarriage among Nitchilliks and Ookjooklika and notes mothers often wish to rear daughters while fathers dispose of excess mouths.

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Effect of Hop Bitters on Tired Feeling and Vital Strain

A period ad notes Hop Bitters as a remedy for languor and fatigue affecting strength and vitality. It claims quick relief from debility and irritability and suggests the product removes underlying causes of malaise. The notice mimics a late 19th century newspaper drug promotion tone.

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Woman Voter Fights Ins visitors at Oswego polls

At Oswego Town First Election District Dr. Mary Walker challenges inspectors who refuse her ballot claiming non qualification. She asserts female citizenship and vows to seek legal action while a crowd comments on women in men’s clothes.

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