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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1886
Page
1
At Mount Morven a dinner invites Sydney Westerfield to feel finally seen in a new dress and status. Linley’s wary reserve hints at a hidden change, while Sydney questions his reception and retreats to solitude. Mrs Presty later hints Miss Westerfield’s conduct may have altered.
The silver coinage issue is pushed before Congress as the Coinage Committee reports against Bland’s free silver bill. Bland’s minority view may pass, leading to a presidential veto and a second test in a new House. Supporters urge immediate action for free coinage to avoid gold dominance and price decline, arguing silver can only coexist with a single standard.
A letter from the Old Commoner to a fellow congressman describes Mishler's Herb Bitters as a cure for indigestion and kidney disease. He claims personal use for both ailments and praises it as a remarkable mix of medicinal herbs.
The article discusses Blaine's Twenty Years in Congress chapter on the tenure of office act, its origins under Johnson, and the senate's manipulation during Cleveland's era. It cites Butler, Edmunds, and Schurz, noting how the act evolved and how party interests shaped its fate, with impact on executive power.
In Gweedore a police column of over two hundred, under Mr. Beresford R M, evicted Peter Rogers for seed-rate and costs. His home held only a bed straw potatoes and a few plates. The wife fainted and cried as officers removed two tubs, a water can and broken goods then carried the potatoes away on a cart. Similar scenes followed in nearby hovels as the law fulfilled its warrant.
A Philadelphia editor extols the value of clipping and crediting borrowed material from exchanges. He argues good editors prize skilled readers and the practice nourishes newsroom work from top to bottom. He notes trading content and proper attribution keeps the press strong.
A printer style motto from J B McCuLuaaHy editor of the Globe-Democrat in St Louis. The note underscores editorial independence and reader focus common to historic newspaper culture.
In the March Century Rev Dr Washington Gladden argues against tearing down the present order. He urges expanding its foundations by integrating goodwill into industry, aligning employer and worker interests, and Christianizing the current system rather than destroying it.
March farming hinges on weather with frost still possible in the North. Planting by southern markets begins while northern fields face lingering cold. Test new seeds in small quantities and hurry spring grains, potatoes, grass seed and clover while warmth and moisture allow. Early manure benefits grass and grain growth even if plowing starts in May.
The text notes months with consistently warm and dry weather that keep ground in good condition for plowing across the central corn and small grain belt, with rare months lacking such conditions. It mentions hillsides and exposed spots where heavy rain causes soil washing, affecting cultivation.
The article advises gradual feeding and steady work for horses to endure spring work and summer plowing. It warns against starving cows new to freshening, as flesh loss reduces milk through summer. Calves need generous care to start a successful life. neglect leads to poor farming. Weather stresses livestock, so keep stock housed and avoid night chills.
The second great World’s Exposition at New Orleans opened November 10 and runs to March 31. Ohio & Mississippi Railway offers two daily express lines from Cincinnati via Odin and Cairo with Parlor and Sleeper cars. The Day express uses Parlor Cars to Odin and Sleeper onward. the Night express runs Cincinnati to New Orleans with Pullman Sleeping Cars, arriving next morning. Round trip tickets are valid forty days with excursion rates. information from Cincinnati offices.
A health journal advocates a dinner lasting three quarters of an hour and warns that rushing leads to severe dyspepsia. The ad notes Mr. J. R. Pinkston of Shorter’s Depot Alabama found relief with Brown’s Iron Bitters after years of dyspepsia.
The Century excerpt from General Buell’s Shiloh Review argues that Providence does not favor the stronger side in fair field battles. It cites Civil War examples where larger forces failed against better movements or defenses and notes that weaker forces were consistently defeated or forced to retreat.
A clarksville Missouri pastor and Mrs Groves thank Dr Warner for a complimentary bottle of White Wine of Tar Syrup given for their six year old daughter. The note claims immediate improvement and intent to reorder at winter's start. The piece ends with a political cartoon remark about Democrats and Republicans.
A line from an old hymn is used to promote Pleasant Purgative Pellets. The advertisement claims the pellets avoid constipation and act like a natural bowel movement with no lingering unpleasant effects.
Anonymized ad copy promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses and premature aging. It links medical remedy to social changes and urges literacy reduction as vital to progress, citing the Washington Critic.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt extols Simmons Liver Regulator as essential for health, arguing good blood and liver condition saves physician bills and sorrow. It contrasts personal health with state centralization and loss of self government as states seek treasury funds.
A promotional note urges a 66 trip to the Great West to prove its vast, sparsely populated potential for farming. It touts the Ohio & Mississippi Railway as the best through line with no car changes and direct baggage checks. The ad blends land speculation with health and consumer ads, including remedies and fashioning a moralizing stance on labor and capital.
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