Democratic State Controls Justice and Policy Adversely
The column tethers critiques of Democratic power across Missouri and Ohio politics, noting re-election of Dr. Dan Reap at Missouri State University, a murder verdict in Lancaster, and Senate health concerns of Bou Twen. It questions legislative reforms, press bias, and the push for county courthouse funding versus fiscal prudence, warning of party influence on public institutions.
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Dan. Reap
Missouri State University
Congress
Senate
Columbus and Hocking Valley R A stockholders meeting
At the Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad annual meeting stockholders upheld the old board after a critic challenged management. After review by William Dennison the board was reelected with B. E. Smith as President and M. M. Green as Vice-President, amid votes cast from a $1.5 million capital. Directors named include Smith Green Deshler Dennison Comstock Brooks Eberly Butler Greenleaf Gill Martin Rippey Pickering.
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Columbus and Hocking Valley
William Dennison
McGreen
State Journal
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M. M. Green
W. G. Deshler
Theodore Comstock
W. B. Brooks
Isaac Eberly
C. P. L. Butler
John Greenleaf
John L. Gill
J. D. Martin
C. H. Rippeyands
W. Pickering
J. J. Janney
Johbn W. Doherty
Transfer of Ohio Penitentiary Deputy Warden Sparks Debate
Partisan malice highlighted the removal of Deputy Warden James A. Dean after thirty years of service. An inexperienced successor backed by political ties drew criticism from seasoned Democrats including Governor Allen, as lawmakers push civil service reform.
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Ohio Penitentiary
James A. Dean
Democratese
Ailen
Texas Letter from Denison on Grayson County Flora and Prospects
A Texas letter reports Grayson County’s 900 square miles north of Red River with timber belts of post oak hickory ash elm and pecan. Soils include waxy black sand gray jam red sandy and chocolate, suitable for cotton wheat potatoes corn and fruit. Climate favors year round work. spring in March. cotton in April. wheat harvest in May or June. Mass migration from Kansas Missouri Arkansas Michigan and other states to northern Texas continues. University lands sold to actual settlers at plots around $1.60.
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Denison
Texas
Fostor
North Texas
Grayson County
Rhode Island
Red River
Indian Territory
Ohio
Osage
Texas Uplands
Tuee
Uuilty
Kansas
Missour
Hilloi
Arkansas
Michigan
Union
Texas beckons farmers to move west for cheap land
The message urges farmers to relocate to Texas offering lands at low prices and favorable conditions. It promises crops comparable to Ohio plus cotton, low taxes, healthy climate, good markets, and cash sales after harvest. The text closes with a grim joke about needing to earn a living and avoid cremation.
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Texas
Ohio
J.D. W
Selig & Co Expands Carpet Line With Low Prices
The M C debate over mental culture hints at a pun as Selig & Co unveils new extra fine carpets. The firm will push English and American carpets as a leading specialty and aims to double last season’s trade this spring with a wider range and lower prices than rivals.
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M. C
Selig & Co
Selig’s
Local Advertisements and Claims on Sewing Machines and Buggies
Public notice challenges Ass G Wright on selling New Singer Machines and promotes Singer as superior to a rival Victor model. Also advertises sale of a two horse open buggy and a single seated buggy with harness, in prime condition, offered for cash or note. Frank CoknBril announces.
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Ass. G. Wright
Singer
Wright
A. Harmer
Athens
Ohio
Portsmouth
Frank Coknbil
Boschee German Syrup Promoted As Cure All
Readers hear that Dr Boschee s German Syrup is praised as a remedy for throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and consumption. The ad notes the proprietor has given away over 25 000 sample bottles in three years to allow trials before purchase and claims it is sold nationwide with 75 cent regular bottles available at Athens druggists.
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Athens Journal
Whio
Jourithe
United States
Athens
J. Bolton & Co
Broadway
New York
Vieter
Corsi
Q. C
Wishart
Winslow
Cobie
All
California Vegetable Cough Pectoral advertised remedy
An 1873 advertisement touts California Vegetable Cough Pectoral as a life saving remedy for coughs colds croup consumption and related symptoms. It claims over two million bottles distributed yearly and offers prices and free samples via druggists and a Cincinnati wholesale agent.
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California
J.D. Park
Cincinnati
Ohio
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