Grant to Receive Fifty Thousand for Century War Articles
A report states General Grant will be paid $50,000 for war article series in Century Magazine. Spring political candidates emerge in the state, while corn crops exceed expectations. Wheeling faces municipal debt and cash shortage amid financial distress. Columbus loses American Baseball Association berth to Pittsburgh. Trunk-line railroad tariff dispute persists with Chicago tickets at $12 and potential price cuts. Coastal California storms wreck ships, claim over 100 lives. Tax clause decision on the Scott law signals possible license or prohibition vote next year. French China contest faces new hurdle as cholera hits troops. Egypt laments Ench Nile expedition costs harming finances. State Dental Association meeting ends in discord and dissolution after long service since 1866.
Pennsylvania firm plots stock spree to oust Garrett
Report from Pittsburgh states agents of a Pennsylvania company are purchasing B. and O. railroad stock rapidly with the aim of electing an anti Garrett candidate as President at the next election.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Company
Divergent views on Scott law decision cited
Readers debate whether any liquor law exists in the state with reference to the Scott law ruling. The opinion notes only the lien and tax clause were declared unconstitutional and directs readers to the first page for the full decision.
Liquor Industry Grows Gigantic Globally
Statistics show last year the country produced 600 million gallons of beer, England 910 million, and Germany 900.6 million. In the US about 50,000 people are employed in beer production and taxes range from 15 to 20 million dollars annually. The liquor trade’s vast capital and labor draw influence from its size.
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England
Germany
United States
Corn crop shows strong October condition across the nation
A Washington dispatch reports the Department of Agriculture October corn crop results. The general average is 93, near the ten year average, with about twenty six bushels per acre on roughly 70,000,000 acres. The Mississippi to Rocky Mountain region leads while no state east of the Mississippi hits 100. Lowest readings include 73 in West Virginia and Ohio, 74 in Louisiana and Texas, 80 in South Carolina. drought caused the reduction.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
West Virginia
Ohio
Louisiana
Texas
South Carolina
Spain and United States treaty talks open amid doubts
A reported treaty proposal would grant duty free sugars molasses and tobacco from the West Indies and reduce duties on other imports. Spain would equalize flour cereals with American imports and greatly cut duties on cattle salt fish and most American manufactured goods. Consular tonnage duties would end and customs harbor and sanitary rules reformed. A Cincinnati dispatch notes Caldwell Ohio November 1 1884. Court adjourned after a tight session with juries in criminal cases disagreeing. Mason burglary case draws attention as his father aids defense. Judge Mathews departs after term end. appointed by Governor Hoadly to fill Frazier’s unexpired term.
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America
West Indies
Spain
Cincinnati Hnquirer
Caldwell
Ohio
Mason
Washington County
Mathews
Hoadly
Frazier
The Battle Fought In National Election Dispatches
Reports from Tuesday night elections show Democrats claiming optimism while details are uncertain. Cambridge results mirror October counts with Guernsey county favoring Republicans. statewide margins remain tight as dispatches from multiple states offer conflicting tallies.
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Cambridge
Guernsey County
Blaine
Cleveland
Butler
St John
Robinson
Texas Leads Nation in Wool Production by Grade
Texas with about eight million sheep ranks first in wool growing. Ohio follows with roughly five million sheep. Texas, however, leads in producing the largest share of higher grade wool.
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Texas
Union
Ohio
Faith Tested Rheumatism Case Turned By Aru Lorhoros
Rev. A C Hume of Indianapolis tested Aru Lorhoros in a twenty year rheumatism case. The patient could not walk without two canes or a chair. After taking Aru Lorhoros he could walk unaided.
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A. C. Hume
Indianapolis
Aru- LorHoros
Electric Bitters Promote Health For Liver and Kidneys
This ad proclaims Electric Bitters as the best purifier and regulator for liver biliousness jaundice constipation and urinary disorders. It claims quick action with guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists J R Nownar as the seller at fifty cents a bottle.
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J. R. Nownar
Dr Frazier Throat and Lung Balsam Ad
An advertisement proclaims Dr Frazier Throat and Lung Balsam as a sure cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It urges immediate use noting life saving power and promises relief in large family bottles priced at 50 cents. Cleveland Ohio firm claims many grateful customers and insists families will not be without it after using.
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Dr. Frazier
Frazier Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Churchill
Vicksburg
Ayer
J. W. Whitley
What is a Car Load in Historical Trade Measures
A Car Load defined as twenty thousand pounds serves as a general cargo unit. Historical listings also equate such loads to volumes like seventy barrels salt or lime, ninety barrels flour, and various quantities of timber, livestock, grain, and produce reflecting era commerce.
What An Oysterman Says of The Oyster Season
An oysterman predicts a prosperous season with no drum fish harming oysters in Prince's Bay Great South Bay or Long Island Sound. He notes May oysters are sweeter, season began September 1, and cites historical market moves in New York City with high capital and 16 000 workers. Daily city consumption at 35 000 bushels and European exports rising to 4000 barrels weekly.
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Prince’s Bay
Great South Bay
Long Island Sound
New York City
Coenties Slip
Catherine Street
Broome Street
Spring Street
North River
West Tenth
West Eleventh Streets
Europe
Patent medicinal claim for skin cures and refund guarantee
A 19th century ad promises notable skin and pile cures in one box at 25 cents. Sold by J R Downar with a money back guarantee for perfect satisfaction or refund. The notice is dated January 31 and marked as a local advertisement.
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J.r.downar
Post Office Paper Payment and Fraud Rules
Regular readers or others who take a paper from the post office are liable for payment. If a subscriber stops, all arrears must be paid or the publisher may continue sending and charge the full amount. Courts hold that refusing to claim or removing uncalled papers is prima facie evidence of fraud.
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Guernsey County
Cambridge Township
J. Warne
Cambrudgee
Tnourdiary
Frazier’s Root Bitters Sold as Medicine in Ohio
Frazier’s Root Bitters are described as a strictly medicinal tonic affecting the liver kidneys and bowels and cleansing the blood. Sold by druggists for 1.00 by FRAZIER MEDICINE CO Cleveland Ohio with date may22 ly.
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Frazier Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
B and O excursion to Harrisonburg va at reduced rates
On Tuesday November 11 1884 the B and O R R will sell round trip tickets to Harrisonburg Virginia and return from all stations on its trans Ohio divisions at very low rates. Tickets are good for return on all regular trains for 60 days. The trip offers autumn scenery in Shenandoah Valley and rounds for Virginians and hunters to visit and enjoy. Call on B and O ticket agents for rates and excursion train times.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Sure Cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching Piles
Cure claim for William's Indian Pile Ointment promises swift relief from piles and itching. Advertisement notes one box allegedly cures long standing cases, claims instant relief and tumor absorption, with product sold by druggists and mailed on receipt of $1 from Frazier Medicine Co in Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Frazier Medicine CO
Prop's
Cleveland
Ohio
Sheriff’s Sale Order in Guernsey County Case
Public sale ordered by the Court of Common Pleas of Guernsey County Ohio in a suit where Lizzie Simpson sues Daniel Downar. The sale will be held at the door of the Cambridge Court House in Cambridge Ohio on the specified date.
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Court of Common Pleas
Guernsey County
Ohio
Lizzie Simpson
Daniel Downar
Court House
Cambridge
James Mehaffey
Charles McManus
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