10 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1890
Page
1
Column lists business cards and notices for administrators and executors. It mentions local notices, special notices, and double column rates with a 25 percent surcharge.
The National Farmers Alliance met at Qcara with about 1,200 delegates. A call was issued for a national convention in Cincinnati on February 28, 1891 to form a new party and unite allied organizations under the St Louis platform while eschewing affiliation with existing parties.
The text describes attempts to shape a tariff policy and public response, noting leaders seeking to consult members and parties on the matter. It references personal recollections and a witness recounting a traumatic incident, with few clear names or dates due to damaged OCR.
The piece notes Jediah W. Baxter, once surgeon general of the army, died yesterday at his residence after years of service. Baxter began as a lawyer before becoming a physician, joined the Twelfth Massachusetts as surgeon in 1861, served as brigade surgeon, and later held senior medical posts including chief Medical Purveyor. He was appointed surgeon general again by President Harrison after serving as assistant Medical purveyor and lieutenant colonel.
Windom reiterates support for buying silver only from American mines. He urged Congress in the last session to confine purchases to U S produced silver and says he favors that policy. He declined to reveal his views on any increase in purchases.
In Washington December 5 the president and Secretary Blaine are said to be considering appointing Congressman Morrgw of California as minister to Guatemala in place of Lansing B. Signor.
Senate clashed over the North Dakota South Dakota and Nebraska arms provision with Montana added. The House debated an International Copyright Bill and a fiduciary duty bill for minors, while the election bill faced strong opposition on federal oversight of states and suppression claims.
Senator Cob introduced a measure yesterday to cut domestic and drop letter postage to 1 cent for half ounce or less and 1 cent for each additional half ounce starting July 1 1891. The advertisement promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a radical reliable remedy for scrofula.
A historic plan outlines four special trains starting from New York toward San Francisco with distinct routes. Return departures from San Francisco are scheduled for March 1, March 3, April 3, and May 14, marking an unprecedented test of transcontinental rail service.
An ad presents Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs as a genuine balsam while contrasting with thin cough remedies. It emphasizes its thick purée like preparation and urges use for coughs. Available in large bottles priced 50 cents and 11 dollars.
A grandmother recalls her mother giving sulfur and molasses to purify her blood and now gives sulfur bitters to her grandchildren as the best medicine she has seen. She reflects on family remedies across generations in a brief anecdote.
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