29 Mar 1865
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1865
Page
1
A garbled historical excerpt depicts a religious gathering with chaotic commentary. The text references a Dayton era figure Andy Johnson and a damaged, profane lament about moral conflict, abuse of power, and political tension. It conveys distorted speech and obscured names, with feeble cries for divine blessing and social critique.
A pamphlet from New York promotes a land company formed under Verda laws offering limited shares. It touts the Muncaausen tract as the flagship asset, with a vast acreage and a 15,000,000 foot shaft drilled, supported by affidavits and extensive claims of land value and integrity of directors.
A fragmentary survey of failed schemes and schemes of dubious legality recounted in a long satirical piece. It details a scheme involving tax on ale and bar revenue, substitutes for bounty money, and a chaotic array of characters including lawyers and politicians. The text mocks political corruption, fraud, and absurd ventures amid scattered anecdotes and comic vignettes.
Traveling promoter Artemus Ward describes a vast property in Mud Hen Lake Company with 36000 and 90000 acres and half-perch land, listing modern improvements and a double refined petroleum stream. He advertises workers and infrastructure for a bold investment offering to backers and notes potential titles and profits for investors.
A garbled historical snippet hints at a theft case. The speaker quips about carrying something too far and asks how far the judge carried the tale. The fragment leaves the doubt and wording unclear.
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