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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1883
Page
4
Defiance Ohio April edition lists subscription terms and advertising rates. The column reports on Democratic state convention in Columbus, liquor laws debates, governor race hints, and party infighting as preparations begin for a Republican primary contest.
The Democratic State Central Committee met at Columbus on Thursday and fixed June 21 as the convention date and Columbus as the site. The meeting was divisive with amid accusations and shouts as factions led by Pendleton Thompson Hoadley clashed with the Bookwalter Geddes group over venue and timing. General Steadman backed the Toledo plan with offers and funds, but the committee voted 12 to 9 to keep Columbus. Tensions flared as members argued over the decision and faced locked doors to keep the crowd from entering.
Secretary Chamberlain's tour through northern Ohio reports wheat conditions along the Columbus Toledo line. Much of the wheat is dead or very poor, with only a possible fair two thirds crop in best areas. Lake Shore region shows extensive frost damage. Some counties like Ashtabula and Seneca plan to plow up fields, while others show slight recovery in late October showing potential for an average yield. Overall outlook nationally favors a fair average crop, though Ohio may be one third below last year, with state and national totals around 410 million bushels, barring weather.
The district Court directs that applicants for United States citizenship must, through an attorney, file their petition for naturalization with the Clerk of the United States Common Pleas or probate Court and await an in open court hearing. Witnesses prove good character and length of residence. If favorable, the court issues an order for naturalization documents. The number of papers held in the county is unknown due to past clerks.
A District Court decision is challenged as a mock case produced in the County Clerk's office to test the issue and oversight.
An elderly man from Highspire recounts a long battle with a cough and hemorrhage for twenty five years. He credits Parker's Ginger Tonic with curing him and praises its broad claim to treat lungs and nerves beyond ordinary ginger preparations. The ad asserts the tonic's flavor and invokes physician endorsements and the product price.
A Defiance Ohio firm announces a closing sale to liquidate its entire clothing stock at cost to shift to boots hats and gents furnishing goods in the Northwest. The sale is urged as a time sensitive chance for cheap clothing with early calls urged.
Taxation of the liquor traffic in Michigan has done more to curb intemperance in a few years than prohibition did in twenty five. The law needs amendments to be more effective, but it compels the traffic to bear at least part of the community costs, a benefit prohibition never achieved.
A jumble of 19th century notices and opinions covers politics, patent remedies, and social comments. References include Ohio saloon taxation bills, Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims, Elys Cream Balm for catarrh, and political asides from Springfield Republican and Baltimore American. Messages praise reform, critique tariffs, and feature testimonials and humorous quips about public figures.
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