Gun Wads Priced at Quarter Each Th Boxes
Classified note advertises gun wads at 25 cents per thousand or similar quantity with pricing shorthand for mail order buyers.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1879
Page
2
Democratic split over Tilden for 1880 presidency
The Boavneville Courier reports that Tilden remains a favored but contentious standard bearer for the Democratic ticket. It notes that New York support, political rivals like Kelly, and party unity will shape the nominating battle and the strategy to win a national victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boavneville Courier-Tournal
New Aboui Dyer Srindiet
Lesser Pete
Tildes
Tilden
Fife
Tilten
New York
Doha Kelly
Toha Kelly
St. Luis Comventina
Bia
Nontina
Buat
Electo
Kelly Ayaa
Joba
Seracus
Nelly
Pildes
John Kelley
Doaimcracy
Bayard
McDonald Hartricts
York
Mississippi readers push back on Yazoo County political violence
The piece defends Yazoo County Mississippi against radical accusations claiming murders and crime. it asserts local virtue and notes that the Democratic ticket faced a strong, disciplined opposition. It mentions Dixson, Barkdale and a contested political climate amid national debates on Tilden.
Radical newspapers mock funeral rhetoric in Democratic struggles
The piece notes Radical papers have pushed funeral imagery about Democratic leaders since the election, arguing deterioration traces to rivals and urging a united front for a future national battle. It lists states and figures, hinting at electoral math and party strategy amid uncertain outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic Party
Aman
Agus
Faral
Northern Radical Hypocrisy Sparks Backlash Across the South
A Boston paper notes leaders of the Republica party visited London to address Republicans from a southern state. Complaints accuse northern figures of defaming Southerners and lacking moral courage in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Republica
el Jin Baire
Loeuduna
Uan
Man Tle
Republicans fret over sending Northern speakers to Louisiana
A prominent Republican committee member says attempts to recruit Northern speakers for Louisiana failed as the party fears losing the solid South. He warns such moves could help Democrats by prompting Northern voters to see Republicans as untrustworthy. The measure, he notes, would not bring any funds or documents to aid Louisiana Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Estruittee
Gat Luisiana
Republica
Dows
Louisiana
Let Us Prey On Thanksgiving Day in Jestful Verse
A playful, festive poem mocks the Thanksgiving mood urging readers to prey on fowl and fine fare. It acknowledges poverty and urges charitable thoughts while celebrating abundance with humor and irony. The speaker invites brethren to join in the humorous feast.
Tilden and forged letters stir Louisiana scandal
A Reuters style report cites TouN SERALAN interview with a Cincinnati Requirer representative. The discussion centers on cipher dispatches near Mr. Tilden and alleged forgery claims about Webber letters, with perjury charged and criticism of attacks on a public official amid broader corruption chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toun Seralan
Cinginnath Requirer
Mir
Tilden
Che
Porniy
San Francico
Webber
Dohp Sher- Hn
Min
Mr. Tilden
Istageus
Hari Hood
Eviz Pickston Faces Murder Charge in New Role
Eviz Pickston, once a returning board member, now jailed on a murder charge. The report recalls her past as a key witness in a Louisiana election case of 1876 and notes political figures' alleged misconduct. The Louisville Courier Journal cites battlefield politics and a suggestion that Sherman travel to Mississippi, though no action is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eviz. Pickston
Board Tone
John Sherman
Tee
Diouisiana
Jofia Sherri
the Treasury
Louisville Cottier
Sherman
Mississippi
Fleslbaw Cade Pliner
Ubck
Dre
Ring
Jecp Tasgea
Madison
East
Voters confront honesty and deceit in Virginia election mood
Readers confront dishonest political tactics as the Virginia election nears. The piece warns of manipulation aimed at Black voters and urges scrutiny of state debt and governance before casting ballots.
Sun warns readers after ads for unreliable healer
The Vincennes Sun reports on a dubious exchange involving a $59 purchase from Tombling TV Helmbold and warns readers about a questionable “wald medicine man.” The paper notes several offers including a half column titled Life in a Gentle but declines due to lack of need, expressing sympathy for the ad’s editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Sun
Tombling TV
Helmbold
the Sun
Ted
Ove de
Frazier
Charsze
Southern Politician Refuses Comment On Grant Reception
Gen Robert Toons, a Southern politician, replies to an invitation to attend Gen Grant’s reception in Chicago. He declines to answer further, wishing Gen Grant well on his arrival, asserts his own readiness to face future trials, and denounces radical claims as false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Toons
Souther
Grant
Chievag
Arpania
Uvon
Southern Reveille
Toonbba
Radical party critiqued for treason and patriotism
A critical editorial denounces the Radical party as dangerous to the nation. It brands supporters as ignoramuses if unaware of crimes by party leaders and urges shunning those loyal to such leaders as traitors to God and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radical Party
Shoul
Affinity leads cattle to train for politics in Indianapolis
Two car loads of young cattle arrived from North Carolina and will be housed by local physicians for the winter before being sent to various locations to be fed and trained to vote the Radical ticket at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
North Carolina
Republicans Target Negro Labor for Voting Parades
The text alleges Republicans are exploiting Black labor for political gain, claiming Dutiana and others have long relied on Black workers while many white men remain jobless, portraying the tactic as cheeky and opportunistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsin
Dutiana
Controversy over Nova finances prompts theft accusations
A fragmentary report accuses Secretary Dick Thompson of misusing 1.5 million dollars approved by Congress for the department. The notice implies Robeson is implicated as a thief while labeling Dick Paonspoon as an honest man, with unclear timing or full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iro
Dick Thompson
The
Nova
Caogrese
Robeson
Dick Paonspoon
European Monarchs and Leaders Earn Notable Daily Sums
The record lists various rulers and leaders with daily incomes. True Cave makes $25.00 daily, Tae Sul tan receives $18,000, the Eapercor at Austria $10,099, the Emperor of Germany $88,209, the King of Italy $66,400, and the King of the Belgians $1,643, highlighting disparate compensation across regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Cave
Tae Sultan
Eapercor
Austria
Eonperer
Germany
Italy
Sentence fragment hints at political stance in Syracuse
A garbled excerpt from a Syracuse discussion references a governor race and a speaker who joked about supporting Cornell while leaning toward voting for another candidate. The fragment mentions Election Day sentiment and local political bias without clear names or outcomes.
Fragmentary Verse and Palindromic Punctuation Note
A fragment shows the phrase Now is the winter of our discontent with garbled spacing and stray characters. The text hints at Shakespearean diction but remains incomplete and unclear in source context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Lancaster Letter from Tud. November 18 1879
Correspondence from Lancaster describes weather impacting wheat and a poor crop, notes school attendance under Prof Craven near 20 to 30 students, and mentions local church and temperance meetings. Community updates include Virgil McKnight leading district school, Mr Roberts from Smovena town, and Squire Spileswan’s justices court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster, Tud
The
Herald
Pather
Habor
Craven
Virgil McKnight
Oh. GC
Roberts
Smovena Township
Snes
Taare
Squire Spileswan
Phe Trowde
Peavers
Crow Cerver Navel
Donelson
Eailely
Phe Hoses
Gam Corwen
Dudd Boys
Susyrna Town
Local notes and town happenings in Smyrna township
A fragmented column reports residents moving a saw mill to Sackeon county and notifying six people to stop hauling logs as logs remain in the yard. It mentions Smyrna teachers holding an institute, criticism of institutes, a suspected log theft near W. Al H Martasch’s corn field, and visits to North Vernon noting its bustle. Comments praise Norris and Plaindealer editor, with thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Harshman for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sackeon County
Smyrna
W. AL H Martasch
James Hotelinson
Abe
North Vernon
Norris
Plaindealer
Altheasha Republican
Wo A. Harshman
Narahman
R. W
Local notices from county township school events and posts
Ken Lems Kest Ind reports a new school well and teachers invited to the county institute. Mentions marriages at Golam, population talk for a town named Adrian, local political jabs about Republicans and hemp punishment, and a note on a rain storm and wheat outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Handerson
Pibbetts
Satuday
Bob Toyperson
Walt Montgomery
Boone
Aigeensrom
Fremizer
Osefferson
Tolman
Adrian
Witla Chasteen
Ann B. Allen
William Syerks
Jennie Chasteen
Mortion Vest
Golam
Prggy
Lindsay's Blood Searcher Improves Health
An 19th century advertisement touts Lindsay's Blood Searcher as a universal remedy for poor blood related ailments. It claims rapid system-wide health improvement and lists conditions like scurvy wasting mercury disease eruptions and erysipelas with broad health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingley
Linday
Incomparable Price List Offers Deep Reductions
A local seller lists bargain prices shown as 20e 25e 5e 40 50e 65e 75e and up to 2 dollars, signaling a wide range of discounted items. The notice presents a clear bargain orientation with no additional context about items or validity.
Fragmentary Civil War era trumpet of racial intimidation text
A damaged historical excerpt shows hostile rhetoric toward Black people with taunts of selling goods and gun violence. The Courier-Journal fragment reflects propaganda and violent sentiment aimed at enforcing white supremacy.
Tax Rate Schedule Notice from William Middleton Treasurer
Taxation notice from William Middleton of Mavsey Indiana dated November 15 1979 outlines rates for real and personal property taxes. The document presents per hundred dollar assessment figures and serves as the official tax collection notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Genaire G. D. Caps
Tbs
W. D. Wells & CO
Scote & Milligan
Grogars
Spades
Naren
Johenei
Sota
Dee Pete
OVD
Prineig
Mary Crawtt
Siasic
NS. Vv. McGaie
Eles & Silmon SA
China
Pama
Ore Bus Co
Pos. Andrews
West Main Cross St
Madison, Ind
LIN. C.fones, Pussu Tier
Ofice
Main Street
Malu Gres
Scaday
Yazoo Country
Miss
Yazoo County
Defferson County
Dixon
Asme
Plerard
Democrata
DEM
Votiin
Rep
VotTra
Nevidin
New Hampanive
Ponnsely Debiware
Ulmnois
Pioridi
Ccc. i
GeoPgd Lvscee
Nansas Taatinn
Kentucky
Losuisiane
Maryland
Mianavard
Carolin
Tennessee
Texas
Virinie i Dy Vermoot
Irginis Ely
Wisconsin
Micnigan Oo
Theo Winniesota
Nebraskia
Las
Doubtfal
Difornia
New Jersey
Cevtrangers
Tretlessly
Evers
Negeo
Virginia
Menro
Virger
Rising San Recorder
Syracuse
Cornell
Lancaster
Ken. Lems. Kest
Ind
J Bo Basxton
Will
Seipie
Mies Viela Lebo
Prestonville
New Advertise
New‘s
NEW Rid Blood
Sam We Keene
Chicago
Dolmans
Matison
Onra
Paris
Sam
L W. Keene
Sam’l W. Keene
Gent
Vivian
Merino Underwear
Reuvuerubier
Malisun
Tranks
Alwayae
A. Marks & Son
Hosiery
Kid Gloves
Holk’s, &c
Great Boss Cheap Store
Indiana
Main Cross ST
Courier Journal
Elizabeth Thompson
United States
Elizabeth Thomson
Courier-Joureal
Cincinnati
Tuckten
J. E.G. B. Harper
Iaving
Orei
Sili
L & M. Kronenberger
East Main Crown Street
Boots & Shoes
John Bratin
Matherry Street
Maddison
Macise
Inter Stand
Middleton
Mavssey
Germantown
East Main Cross Street
Chew Jccksot
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Manton
Tritsupa
Ville Maunohia
Bells & Co
Ike Laguur
Java
Youne Tyson
BE. Breankirst
Japan
N. Orleans
Lehigh
Juniata
Search the Madison Weekly Herald Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Madison Weekly Herald?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.