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Newspaper

Salem Press

Location

Salem, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1886

Page

2

Rheumatism Cure Athlophoros Cast as Miracle Remedy

A man recalls long battle with rheumatism dating to wartime service and describes repeated attacks that left him unable to walk. He touts Athlophoros as effective, claiming he personally treated others and guarantees refunds if no results, urging purchase through a mail order from Athlophoros Co. at 112 Wall Street, New York.

Murphy Diane Yada Ieee Bette Altogetier Mr. Wright Athlophorgs Co Wall Street New York USA

Tar Wine Lung Balm advertised by Dr J H McLean

A Monticello Arkansas note from December 31 1885 promotes Dr J H McLean Tar Wine Lung Balm as selling rapidly and highly satisfactory. Includes a testimonial from Hess Howard St Louis and a family endorsement from George Thomas Hoeffner Market Gardenette praising relief from catarrh coughs using the balm and catarrh powder.

Monticello Ark J. H. McLean Louis Mo J H. McLean Hess & Howard St. Louis George Thomas Hoeffner Market Gardnett Mobile Ann J.D. McLean L. Frenkel

The Bloody Shirt Returns in Confederate Loyalty Rhetoric

A fragmentary rhetoric piece rails at the Confederacy loyalty to Jeff Davis and the lost cause. It attacks treason and demagogues while promising vigilance against labor strife and traitors, remarking that the bloody shirt will continue to wave amid political heat.

South Jeff Davis and The Lost Cause

Local Primary Results Reported for Several Offices

The Democratic primary held last Friday produced nominees in multiple races. Representative E W Shanks Clerk Eli Mangauhy Auditor Elisha Williams Treasurer Tom Cauble Sheriff Wm Rudder Recorder James Hamilton Surveyor Wm McKoskey Coroner James Kenstall Commissioners Peter Morris and Wm Montgomery.

E. W. Shanks Eli Menaughy Elisha Williams Tom Cauble Wm. Rudder James Hamilton Wm. McCoskey James Kenstall Peter Morris Wm. Montgomery

Democrats in Congress condemn Jeff Davis remarks

Congress Democrats express disgust at Jeff Davis utterances and urge southern leaders to restrain the former president. They note no dissent to his statements but demand discreetness and promise to call out any disagreement.

Tir Congress Jeff Davis

Mugwumps back Cleveland over Blame despite past actions

The text notes mugwumps who would vote for Cleveland again over Blame and cites Southern men proud of their role in trying to destroy the Union. It argues such obstinacy shows preference for consistency over patriotism.

Cleveland South

Free men work for living and law over Labor order

The speaker frames two central questions about free men earning a living and the Knights of Labor challenging law. A decision is critical, though difficult, with potential trouble ahead, yet one outcome will be reached.

Knights of Labor Knights

Troy laundry workers threaten strike over wages

The laundry girls at Troy, a hub of shirts and collars, threaten a strike though earning between 15 and 20 dollars weekly. Across the nation many women earn less, and would be displaced if those strikers quit. Also, Joe Brown of Georgia faced jeers at a Grant birthday event in Indianapolis for placing Robert E. Lee above Union leadership. The piece condemns treasonous sentiment and loyalty to the Union.

Troy Joe Brown Georgia M. E. Church Indianapolis General Grant Robert E. Lee Union

Striking Chicago Billiard-Table Workers Debate Union Issue

The report says 500 workers at a Chicago billiard-table factory struck after a nonunion man was hired. If correct, the loss to strikers in short periods rivals the earnings of the one man, suggesting heavy cost to the walkout and mocking the strikers for their tactic.

Soo Chicago Marae

Corrupt County Democrats Accused of Buying Nominations

In a harsh forenoon address a writer claims whisky and money bought nominations in a Democratic primary. They condemn party decay, denounce hoodlums, and insist honest voters are sidelined by corrupt practices and forceful tactics. The piece asserts the primary was a farce despite claims of calm results.

Cos

Louisville High Life Delights in a Striking Street Fracas

A neatly dressed woman argued with her colored servant during a Saturday labor demonstration. The fight ended with both women jailed and the child sent home by a neighbor. The scene drew shocked reactions from onlookers as the alleged "lady" shrieked.

Louis Louisville

War talk stirs crossfire over Union and Confederate views

The Indianapolis Journal notes a clash between Southern and Northern depictions of Civil War figures. An American tonic ad promotes Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a cure for multiple ailments, claiming broad suitability and a fifty cent price from druggists.

Community Notes From New Philadelphia and Nearby

New Philadelphia notes David Meacers recovers fitness after two weeks of illness, and Rev. J. M. Montgomery with family depart for Hendricks county Ind to reside. Efe preached farewell sermon last Friday. Dian M Huston repairs his domicile with W N Durbin's assistance. Huston and James Baker plan a fishing trip to Muscatatuck Bottoms next week. Ella Howell of Hardscrabble and J P Anderson of Boston attend the Normal school. Profs Ashabranner and Walker drive student effort. W C Humphrey visiting Washington Center Mo seeks school principalship. Mamie McClellan also aims for the Primary Department. May 1. FLANDERS.

David Meacers J. M. Montgomery Hendricks County Ind Efe Ella Howell J. P. Anderson Boston Ashabranner Walker W. C. Humphrey Washington Center Mamie McClellan Flanders

Druggist Clinches Balsam for the Lungs Endorsement

Isaac C. Chapman of Newburg New York writes that over ten years he sold several gross of Dr William Hall s Balsam for the Lungs and hears only praise from customers. He says he has recommended it for Whooping Cough with happier results and keeps a bottle in his medicine chest for his own family.

Isaac C. Chapman Newburg N. Y William Hall

Local notices and ads from small town column

A collage of short items mentions Hood s Sarsaparilla promotion, regional travel notes, and several residents new and visiting. It notes Mrs Linn’s rheumatism relief after Athlophoros, local shoe buyers in Salem, and upcoming visits by M Dennany and M M Daniels with travel plans to Champaign Illinois.

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