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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1880

Page

4

Democratic foes call for end of Republican rule in 1830 card

A partisan piece argues the Republican party has corrupted politics and asserts the Democratic ticket of Tilden and Hendricks, with General Hancock, as the nation’s remedy. It lauds Hancock’s military record and claims Democratic leadership will restore constitutional order and justice.

Democratic Party Empire National House of Representatives Tilden and Hendricks Senate of the United States Republican Party Winfield Scott Hancock W. T. Sherman General Hancock Hancock

Hair color and its ancient moral meanings across civilizations

The text surveys ancient beliefs linking hair traits to character and fate. It cites rulers and heroes like Achilles Ajax Telamon Timon Augustus and Nebuchadnezzar, noting preferences for fair or red hair and denigration of red hair as a mark of vice. It also mentions donkeys and tribes used in regional superstitions.

Napoleon Dares Achilles Ajax Telamon Timon Augustus Rome Caster Pollux Merelaus Judas Typhon Egypt Nebuchadnezzar

Carron Appeal Fixes Birth Schedule In Newspaper

The Appeal proposes a quirky birth schedule assigning column space by weight. Farmers claim first born children deserve half a column while paying patrons with cake and wine receive heavier weights. Non patrons and non subscribers get lighter entries reflecting patronage and a mispelled name.

Carron Appeal California

Glowing praise for Hop Bitters and a joking money note

The Philadelphia Press quotes a boastful testimonial praising Hop Bitters as a glorious remedy that raises people from sickness. A later aside jokes about a penniless man treating a ten dollar note as a bill, highlighting casual familiarity with money.

Philadelphia Press Bie

Pigeon Nests and Migratory Habits Described

A chronicler notes that pigeon nests resemble each other and form quickly after birds settle. Nest material is minimal, often three sticks and a feather, though more sticks appear. Nests are placed in tree crotches on forked branches, favor Cedar along river bottoms but also Beech for larger gatherings. In a tree from six to sixty nests are built, with one egg laid per nest.

Day’s Kidney Pad Proclaimed Cure for Inflammation and Nerves

A sufferer claims Day’s Kidney Pad cured years of kidney inflammation and a nervous twitching disorder that ruined social life. The ad praises the treatment’s merits and urges others to learn of its benefits. A poet laments recognition after death while a census joke about tailors and shoemakers recalls memory.

Day

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