22 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1885
Page
1
A tender poetic monologue likens a newborn to a tiny ship learning to sail. The parent pleads for God’s protection as the infant bucks and wobbles, seeking shelter on the maternal shore and guidance toward a safe harbor and future.
The death of Cardinal McCloskey ends a career notable for steadfast priestly dedication strong administrative leadership and expansive church growth in the United States. He helped grow a fragile church into a mature archdiocesan presence with bishops from nine to fifty nine and countless schools and churches across the nation.
Reflections praise a Cardinal's influence and magnetism both in secular life and sacred vocation. The piece notes his uplifting impulses and moral example, cautioning that unchecked power could raise concerns despite his faithful church service. The Tribune memorializes him as a man who ennobles the faith through a devout life.
Edward Young in Washington reports a Cir cular from Columbus Delano head of the National Wool growers Association. He seeks names and addresses of wool grower officers to organize a united front against tariff reductions and free list pressures amid Cobden Club tactics.
The 1885 corn crop is estimated at about 2,000,000,000 bushels the largest in any country in a single year. At 40 cents a bushel the value would reach 800 million dollars and at 30 cents about 600 million. The crop weighs some 56 million tons and would require 4,000,000 railroad cars to move. Labor needs would reach 120,000,000 men for four days or 4,000,000 for a month to husk it all.
Fragmentary newspaper item discusses how people think and utter thought, urging courage in expression. It references doorways and shared understanding, implying social dialogue and personal responsibility in communication.
The piece surveys upcoming 1886 elections by state and office including Arkansas Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, Connecticut state senate, Florida constitutional convention, Iowa governor, Kentucky state treasurer, Maryland clerk of Court of Appeals, Massachusetts governor and constitutional amendment, Michigan fusion ticket, Mississippi governor, Nebraska Supreme Judge, New Jersey legislature, New York five Supreme Court justices and Legislature, Pennsylvania state treasurer, Rhode Island governor, Virginia governor and legislature, and Wisconsin Supreme Court re-elected.
The piece compares Minnesota’s Minnehaha Falls with Niagara, praising preservation but criticizing local neglect and vice around Minnehaha. It notes a new Minnehaha Falls State park bill enabling Governor appointed committee to acquire up to 200 acres including the falls, with potential state investment to follow.
A reader inquires about a remedy for fever and lung abscesses claiming great benefit from a tonic advertised as a cancer and pulmonary cure. The testimonial notes rapid recovery, restored appetite, and weight gain after using a bottle, with sale at Laubach & Boyd's drug store.
Mr T W Atkins of Girard Kansas praises Electric Bitters as the purest best medicine, claiming rapid cures for kidney and liver troubles and blood purification. He says the product saves hundreds of dollars in doctor bills yearly and notes a 50 cent bottle price from Laubach and Boyd.
A nineteenth century ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin complaints. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists 25 cents per box. Laubach and Boyd sell the product. A North Carolina man reportedly shaved his head to cure a flying worm on his neck.
An 19th century remedy advertisement touts stomach bitters as a cure for pains headaches constipation jaundice and liver issues. It claims regulation of the bowels and restoration of vigor with early use before dangerous conditions develop. Genuine butter and sardine factory notes appear in the text.
Mr W W Armitage, an architectural draughtsman at 402 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, reports that Red Star Cough Cure cured his severe cough after a few doses and likewise benefited his young family. Also listed are livestock import figures for seven months ending July, comparing 1885 to 1884.
The piece notes women railing against Brown's Iron Bitters as a strengthening tonic for frail health and cites testimonials from Miss Sally Zs Paules of Wrightsville and Jas We Davidson of Mons month Illinois. It also mentions a Kansas incident about a man with styled hair provoking a marksman.
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