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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1882
Page
4
The Herald issue notes its second class mailing status at Madison Indiana and displays the date October 18 1882. The text confirms publication timing and postal designation for the edition.
The September bulletin notes corn prospects strong south of Pennsylvania with declines in New England due to drought. apples expected small in even years with mixed eastern results. potatoes show August 101 to September 92, with a favorable 160 million bushel outlook though declines in New England and New York. guidance on preventing fabric fading and notes on sheep in orchards improving codling moth control and fruit quality. a dried fig tomato sweet meat method is described.
A Black man traveling to Selma recalls how white society would react to a Black candidate. He worries about family rejection, loss of jobs, mockery, and the risk of violence if he pursued political office, revealing deep nerve and confidence barriers in facing white scrutiny.
A lengthy analysis argues against exclusive prohibition of wine and liquors. It warns that bans spark illegal production and cross-border smuggling, spur secret distillation, and hurt states with grape industries like California, while education and self-government offer a better remedy. It also notes credit system fears and reports on Brown's Iron Bitters and a district crime case involving Mary Morris, with collateral details on an accessory mother.
An old classified style notice touts a pest control product or service under the motto Rough on Rats. It claims to clear rats mice roaches flies ants bedbugs skunks chipmunks gophers with a price of 10 cents from a druggist.
A set of 13 proposed amendments outlines prohibition of intoxicating liquors with medical and sacramental exceptions, terms for state officials, county clerks and other offices, and voting rights for naturalized citizens with residency requirements.
An 19th century ad touts Wells Health Renewer claiming cures for Dyapepsia and impotence. Lafayette, Indiana, government orders sewer fund money diverted to general funds due to insufficient tax revenue. American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions holds 73rd annual meeting in Portland Maine with 3000 attendees. Treasurer reports 458 484 expenditures with 54 percent on agencies and administration. A pamphlet voices Armenian education complaints and proposes limiting mission work to helpers. An endorsement testifies to Dr Bulls Cough Syrup relieving fever cough and cold for Edw. W. Clayton of Waverly Maryland.
A dialogue notes stock implications of the Egyptian war with a clerk cautioning a non-investor about potential impacts. A separate ad promotes Diamond Dyes at ten cents. The Brown County case of James Iu Harbin and son on bail for murder of Kelly is heard in Columbus with bail set at 2500 each.
A compact ad notes Buchupatha as a quick complete cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases priced at $1. Offered by Depot Swormstedt Co with druggists distribution. It presents a regional patent medicine style from a historical newspaper page.
The article explains the Democratic platform calls for submitting proposed constitutional amendments to voters as provided by the state constitution. It notes that amendments must be approved by both legislative chambers and then ratified by a majority of electors, with submission happening at a general election.
Advert says the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblain corns and all skin eruptions and piles. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by C. E. Heberhart.
A Buffalo man in the coffee trade believed he was a sinner and turned to faith. The next morning his factory halted and his son joked about his beans and religion. The father had earlier justified mixing beans, prompting the exchange about reducing the mixture.
Two Evansville bankers and merchants addressed Major E C Gordon of the Gordon syndicate offering aid to the Evansville & Mobile railroad project. The line aims to run through Tennessee and Alabama coal and iron regions to spur southern rail access.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for distressed babies teething pains. It claims instant relief, bowel regulation, and maternal comfort, touting safety and a pleasant taste, with a 25 cent price and wide availability reflected in the 11-27 date.
A passenger asks where Adam is as a train stops in an ancient village. Confusion arises with locals debating who Adam is before the passenger boards the moving train. The crowd surges to seize the traveler amid a scene of curiosity and urgency.
A vintage medical ad promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches to stop coughs colds or sore throats and prevent lung disease. It states physicians have recommended them for thirty years and public speakers use them to clear voices. Sold at twenty five cents a box.
Advertiser declares permanent cure for consumption and offers a free prescription and preparation directions for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and related illnesses sent by Rev E A Wilson at 194 Enn St Williamsburg NY 11 51
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