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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1882
Page
1
A reflective poem in period tone contrasts daytime light with nighttime shadow. It explores faith, absence, and comfort in God, imagining loved ones at rest in heaven and a reconciled trust amid sorrow. The speaker recalls rebellion, then faith, and envisions Jesus lifting the bereaved to peace.
A heartfelt farewell poem where lovers accept separation as fate. One person urges forgiveness and promises, while the other negotiates duty and hope of reunion in heaven. The piece laments distance, vows, and quiet endurance.
A tale from Chamber's Journal recounts a man with vast wealth who spends freely on friends. They abandon him after discovering his generosity, returning only when riches return. He learns that true friends show their value in need, not in abundance.
Fragmentary verse notes a man resting from toil and a seaside oyster reference. Mentions coal-bills rising and politics boiling with repeated refrain boild boil, conveying a small town mood of fatigue and disruption.
The article advises women who stand long hours at the ironing table to use a folded comforter as a thick, soft sole to ease feet. It suggests making multiple thicknesses, wearing thick-soled shoes, keeping holders to switch them, and notes cooler feet, less fatigue, and reduced stinging after work.
In a Col Whitsitt Brookeburg speech the question is raised what W.8 Demaree would do if his party wins and saloons shut down. The piece asks if a Republican official is right to bribe boys to seize others property, inviting Jefferson County voters to decide at the November election.
The speaker condemns the party as the source of crime corruption and tyranny in the country while tracing a history since its founding that claims it has promoted extravagance and abuse of power.
The excerpt cites Col Whitatt praising Breckinridge speech and notes Geo L Elliott as Independent treasurer candidate. It accuses Dr Joe Brashear of rights violations, questions W S Demares’ actions against Max Stanley and Jeff Lovell, and hints at political manipulation during voting.
The article alleges that Taree, a respected gentleman, faces mounting court costs and claims Sheriff W. B. Demaree offered to drop costs if Taree votes for him. It questions public trust in Demaree and his dishonorable conduct in Jefferson County.
A Madison boy claims Demaree offered pay to obtain certain manuscripts from the Herald office. The editor is accused of bribing the boy to steal papers during Demaree’s absence, prompting questions about honesty.
Readers urged to question Lanham Cops Hill and Whitsit on their positions about the prohibitory amendment. The piece argues the public has a right to know how candidates would vote and to press for clear stances on fundamental law matters.
The Ring candidate James Lanham faced inquiries from Josiah Burnham a Republican farmer about the proposed prohibitory amendment. Burnham said he could not support Lanham if he favored the amendment, while Lanham appeared to pledge to oppose it if elected, raising questions about party fidelity amid Republican emphasis on adopting the amendment in Indiana.
Mess Mahan and Co druggists of Rockville Parke county say Brown's Iron Bitters gives entire satisfaction.
Classified ad touts pest control service “Rough on Rats” offering removal of rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks gophers for 15 cents per unit or area. Local call to book treatment.
A collage of editorials and remarks lampoon political figures like Wayne MacVeagh, Charles A. Dana, and Schuyler Colfax. It mocks tariff debates, clerical spending, and corruption, with quips about Mahone, Gould, Dorsey, and McClure. A Chicago religious newspaper and Washington Post notes frame the era’s partisan climate.
An 19th century advertises Buchupaiba as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments and mentions Druggists Depot Swormatedt & Co with location 2. The notice emphasizes irritation relief and broad urinary health claims to attract customers.
An Austin Sunday school teacher asks a new boy what the devil is and the child jokes that the devil cannot run as fast as his father who catches it when he returns from the lodge. The teacher sighs, doubting the boy’s understanding.
A vintage ad urges readers to avoid interruptions with a hacking cough and to try Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a quick remedy, suggesting a quarter can buy relief.
The London Court Journal notes Mr Booth surpasses a mere actor, praising his noble generous spirit. It recounts his stubborn silence after a failure while playing with sticks at the Princess last year and his irrevocable resolve to not perform in England again.
German explorer Dr Otto Kuntz visits Pakamaran known as Death Valley finds it healthy and free of corpses or dangerous exhalations. He traverses the gorge in Dieng Mountain area, notes no odor or danger, and declares the tale an impostor myth.
The Indianapolis piece notes coronation and vengeance themes in New York politics. It centers on Cornell, Conkling, Platt, Folger, Arthur, and Jay Gould with references to machine politics, governor status, and retaliation for Cornell's refusal to aid Gould. It frames Arthur as powerful and Cornell as creditable yet beaten by factional maneuvering.
A citizen, told by telegram to meet a friend at the depot, refuses to visit because his former wife, now Trever's wife, is in town and he fears meeting them all. He has also applied for divorce from the wife he married after his first left town, making the gathering too awkward to dine.
The article notes a surge in ocean steamship activity with 15 to 20 new large vessels planned or contracted. The American line from Philadelphia will add five, an Austrian line to Trieste starts soon, and the Bordeaux line adds three. The Anchor Line expands to a Liverpool service with six to eight ports served, plus Mediterranean and India routes. Saturated competition pushes saloon fares down to about 55 dollars, including meals and rapid inland hops.
A collage of humorous notes and anecdotes, from Mark Twain on naval ships to a Boston printer adopting actors’ children, Wilde’s profits, and a London showman manager. The fragment includes jokes about arbitration, judges, and a horse collar misadventure among Wordsworth Coleridge Cottle.
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