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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1884
Page
2
The Fhirryein Journal of Thursday December 11 1884 is published by R A Bumiller. The issue details are sparse but indicate a historic late 19th century paper format and imprint.
Lodge and society items list gatherings for Millheim Lodge No. 955 1.C.C. F and W. HaktTNan secretary with meeting days Saturdays and Thursdays by full moon. Millheim B and L Association holds meetings at Penn street school second Monday evening with A Walter secretary. Millheim Cornet band meets at Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings with SAM WEISER president and H J Kurzenknabe secretary.
The author reflects on Christmas preparations and the season's emotional impact. They urge charitable gift giving to include the poor and praise the holiday spirit while noting political humor and critiques of military spending. The piece contrasts festive expectations with political commentary and public duty.
The senate in executive session confirmed Thomas O. Osborne to be minister resident and counsel general to Argentina, John Baker to Venezuela, Willard P. Tisdell to the Congo states as agent, and several others to legations and pensions posts. Hugh McCulloch was favorably reported for treasury secretary but postponed to the next executive chamber after Ridderberger objected.
A severe storm struck Chester on Saturday night with a destructive cyclone tearing through the South ward. Twenty to twenty five houses unroofed, walls collapsed, and property damage widespread as awnings, bay windows, and shutters were blown away. In Long Island City heavy winds toppled barns and trees with flooding in some areas and a near finished brick factory building in Flushing collapsed causing about $10 000 in losses. Telegraph lines were damaged and coastal reports were unclear.
The Washington Letter notes that 135 members of the current Congress left office but still appeared cheerful about leaving Congress work. It mentions a few exceptions among those who did not welcome the change, including two buffoons or “buff-” figures, as reported from Washington D. C. on December 8, 1884.
A tongue in cheek set of hunting tips urges gunners to use strong double barreled guns or cast iron ones and to employ dogs and powder. It mocks trespassing signs and fence crossings and advises breaking traps and raiding barns while suggesting lighthearted mischief and roguish behavior toward farmers and their rabbits.
The January Peterson's Magazine is extolled for its art and literary offerings. Highlights include two steel engravings, fashion plates, and fiction by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens and Mrs. John Sherwood. The publication emphasizes American authors and low price of two dollars a year with club premiums.
Letters from pension agent, pastors, and residents across Ohio trumpet PERUNA and MANALIN as highly effective cures for catarrh lung and heart related ailments. Testimonies from W D Williams Col E Finger Rev J M Ingling and others praise substantial relief and urged purchase through drug stores with continued use. Vendors Cook Bros. report strong local demand and positive feedback.
Local note attributes several long standing ailments to McDonald's Blood Purifier sold by J. Eisenruth in Millheim Pennsylvania. The item is presented as a remedy for obstinate diseases.
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