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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1878
Page
1
The document outlines calls for joint discussion between Gov. Sexton and Gov. Juise, cites political agitation in Jefferson County, and condemns district gerrymandering affecting Madison Milton Brooksburg. It urges voter turnout, protests poll relocations, and raises broad party criticisms including pensions and school funding.
An 19th century advertisement describes liver pills as effective for liver derangement and bilious symptoms. It lists pains under the ribs and shoulder, digestive issues, memory loss, fatigue, and a dry cough. The ad endorses Dr C McLane's Liver Pills with Quinine as beneficial when treating ague and fever and warns against imitations, urging purchases of genuine Fleming Bros. Pittsburgh products.
The Courier notes Mar WiLL Taccinus as a hard money advocate who supports a soft democracy of stone men. It mentions Afr Rogers likely to oppose compulsory education and questions whether Mr Gollen explained the issue at Graysville on Saturday.
A quotation asserts that the public desires a currency usable for all dues and that the Democratic party has pledged to deliver such a system to the people.
The Tun Courier mocks candidates Wilson and Golden by labeling them assassin and snake, then digs up old files and reprints favorable notices from distant papers before retreating into a smug silence.
Thompson NI Murch, who defeated Eugene Hale for Congress in Maine, once worked as a Government stone-cutter and may have continued in that trade. He voted the Democratic ticket in 1876 and was discharged, illustrating how a man rejected by party bosses could become a central figure in a new political arrangement.
Judge New gave speeches to assist Captains Eliott MacGannon and Spencer in raising companies to suppress the rebellion. He urged enlistment and support for the Union effort, aligning with local leaders to recruit men for military service.
The passage contrasts two men, Tlinam Francisco and Judge Wilson, noting Francisco as an energetic farmer and businessman well known locally while Wilson is described as a jackley-lawyer and claimant on soldiers widows and orphans’ bounty. It asks which would most efficiently serve as a legislator.
The piece weighs two figures J. M. Golden as a theoretical lawyer or legislator against W. H. Rogers who has run a successful business from youth. It questions who would be the more effective lawmaker based on practical experience versus theoretical training.
On the sixth of last June a motion to reduce the tobacco tax from twenty to sixteen cents was presented in the House. Sexton was absent, as usual, and did not vote. The note questions how the measure would aid the poor man's friend.
Prren Coover refuses Greenback nomination for the presidency in 1880 saying he cannot consent to serve again at eighty eight. He notes he previously agreed due to lack of alternatives but feels too old to undertake another campaign and endures obloquy and ridicule.
A Courier editor discussed visits by Mr. Sexton about two weeks ago and unnamed calls. The piece notes uncertainty whether the calls were on a full or bob-tail flush but implies the editor’s lack of expertise on the matter.
The article notes Sexton has not stated if his view on Morrison's whisky wine and cigar bill would change were he a committee member. It asks who can know and implies someone should know.
A rallying call urges bold action with a focus on decisive engagement and a quick, thorough victory strategy. The speaker emphasizes holding fire until the enemy is visible and pursuing a complete, decisive defeat.
The note praises Mr. Chas W. Addrey as an efficient and faithful officer and urges his re election to the recorder position. It emphasizes his past service and suitability for continued office.
An honest farmer candidate Mr Prep Scasrprar seeks election as commissioner. The message urges voters to elect him and highlights integrity and suitability for public office.
The North Vernon letter discusses Republican claims that Judge New would be held accountable for purchases by the Sergeant at Arms for the Morrison Louisiana Election Committee. It notes how papers labeled the committee as Judge New's and includes a Washington letter dated Aug 29, 1878 in reply to J. D. New refuting the insinuation.
Chief Clerk Green Adams and Deputy Sergeant at Arms Donavin dispute approving a New Orleans Investigating Committee bill from 76 77. Donavin states no approval or signature exists and compares subsistence costs, while Treasury holds a complete transcript large enough for inspection. Judge New is told all party responsibility lies with Republican members who backed the record.
Advice extols purity of the entire system and health from Dr Bull's Blood Mixture. It promotes Dr Bull's Baby Syrup for teething babies, urging mothers to use it when infants are restless.
A Indiana delegate convention declares plans for retiring national bank notes and issuing treasury notes with full legal tender. The platform supports greenbacks as legal tender, government control of money, taxation of US notes, limited debt funding, capping interest at six percent, restoring silver dollars, repealing the resumption act, and cutting public salaries.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Henry Niesse as proprietor and reference Cormier of Vt and Ohio Streets. No clear event, date, or additional entities identified. The readable text preserves the names and street references without context.
J Moray Proprietor invites patrons and old friends to visit the shop as CHIELD runs the business. The note expresses goodwill and a desire to reconnect with customers in the period’s friendly social tone.
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