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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1885
Page
2
A dense reading shows a roster of local names and positions tied to a county level meeting. Officials including secretaries and chairmen appear alongside numerous residents and place references, reflecting a broad community roll call and governance notes.
Glengrat Grant's health is reported as very poor with mental trouble blamed for much of the serious condition. The notice emphasizes his fragile state and describes the impact of his mental health on his overall condition.
The article notes rising tensions between England and Russia over Afghanistan. Britain warns the Russian foreign minister against incursions on English soil, signaling possible confrontation. The piece highlights strong language and the threat of clashes along frontier points where Russian troops are stationed.
March news from Washington describes the festive inauguration of President Grover Cleveland and the uncertainty over his cabinet selections. The president arrives in the capital and lodges at the Arlington, while crowds fill the city with anticipation for forthcoming official announcements.
Regular correspondent notes Washington juries acquit easily and questions the handling of General Swaim. The writer argues for harsher punishment of a convicted thief and criticizes military aristocracy in the service.
A critique notes a court martial sentence effectively rewarding knavery and argues civil trials let fraudsters escape, citing over seventy thousand dollars in duplicate accounts. It questions trial by jury and outlines uncertainty over Mr. Cleveland’s cabinet picks and inaugural plans as March approaches.
Johnston Holloway and Co Philadelphia agents promote McDonald's Improved Liver Pills as the best liver corrector though they do not regrow hair or set bones. They offer money refunds to dissatisfied buyers. J Eisenbuth Millheim Pa sells the product. A list notes individuals drawn as jurors for the April term of court Grand.
John Plowman of Brush Valley argues against a proposed new courthouse in the county, urging that the grand jury not commit to a costly $100,000 debt. He notes the current court house is adequate, warns of tax burdens amid hard times, and calls for local consent and prudent spending.
A piece extols a woman’s duties to nurture and educate while stressing the need for a strong body. It promotes PeruNA and Ely's Cream Balm as cures for respiratory issues and catarrh, sharing testimonials from Mrs J W Reynolds and others. The SunShine Magazine seeks 200000 subscribers with gift promos including books and silverware. The Rutledge Monthly offers a Bible verse prize and a subscriber gift program.
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