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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1884
Page
3
Fragmentary quote indicates Democrats in Ohio seeking guidance or leadership as tensions rise. The text hints at internal pressure and calls to rise within the party ranks, with emphasis on listening to influential voices guiding strategy and future steps.
Thurman and Payne declare they do not want or expect positions in Cleveland's cabinet. Gen. Ward says he does not know Cleveland, implying uncertainty about cabinet roles.
Tennessee returns show Republican gains with Cleveland carrying 9 066 plurality while Tilden nets 48 000 and Hancock 24 000, signaling a shift in political support in the state.
With the Washington Monument completion and the election and inauguration of a Democratic President the Capitol will be lively this winter. Democratic pluralities in the two Virginias total a little over 10 000 this year, compared with Hancock’s 55 000 across both states four years ago.
Tax Presidential Electors convene this week at state capitols to cast votes. Ohio electors hold an informal meeting today in Columbus to discuss the process.
Morrison the horizontal reduction advocate prepares for a vigorous winter battle in Washington. He is described as a political crank disturbing business interests. The piece notes several territories seeking statehood this winter, including Washington Territory with property value over 50 million, 47 thousand in treasury, debt free, and about 150 thousand residents.
The piece argues the Press of Cleveland favors voters regretting a speaker's remarks and reports Norvin Green defending Western Union against tampering claims. It discusses a reciprocity treaty with Spain covering Cuba and Puerto Rico, with duties on sugars and molasses and broad free-list concessions. It also weighs the impact of a Democratic shift on business, policy changes, and market instability.
A correspondent cites a hopeful yet cautious view of winter fiscal moves. The letter predicts stocks rising, a conservative congressional course, and a secure country under Cleveland’s leadership, while noting a brief panic and pending shifts in offices and administration.
The piece notes that the New York Herald and New York Post published a fabricated dispatch from Pittsburgh allegedly quoting ex senator Bruce on Mr Blaine. Bruce denies the interview as pure fabrication. The article criticizes several papers for using the forgery to attack Blaine and calls for giving the denial to the colored Republican leader in the South proper scrutiny.
A state petition seeks to amend the constitution to shift Ohio State elections from October to November. The measure argues October votes harm business and morals, increases costs, and distracts from national campaigns. Proposals on liquor, licensing, and prohibition weigh into the same constitutional changes.
Consumptives and others with throat or lung afflictions may find a cure in Dr Kings New Discovery. The ad claims thousands cured and offers a free trial bottle at Colby and Scott Drug Store with a large size priced at $1.00.
Advertises Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions. Claims piles tetter and all eruptions are cured and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sells for 25 cents by G W Bechel.
An instructional note suggests moistening an envelope to apply a stamp and promotes Dr. Jones Red Clover Tonic for dyspepsia costiveness bad breath piles pimples ague and malaria. The price is 50 cents and the seller is G W Becheis.
An ad-promises the best salve in the world for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, and various skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. It claims 25 cents per box and notes Colby & Scott as the sellers.
Mr. Geo Willing of Manchester Michigan reports his wife was helpless for five years and using two bottles of Electric Bitters she can now do her own work. Hundreds of testimonials support the cure claims. Only 50 cents a bottle at Colby & Sott.
A customer from Stanton Iowa praises a medicine named White Wine of Tar Syrup for coughs and colds and states he will always keep it at home as a family remedy. The note is signed by Rev. C G KattsHorn and indicates it was sold by all druggists with a date of November 28.
Testimonial ad claims five bottles of Dr Warren's Dyspeptic Delight cured 15 years of dyspepsia and kidney trouble after $500 of other medicines failed. Mentions Supt J A Bernhard of Studebaker South Bend and price at one dollar a bottle. Also promotes Athlophoros for neuralgia and rheumatism with a testimonial from J E Reed of Los Angeles noting rapid relief.
Dealers tout remedies equal to Dr Polanko's cough and lung syrup warning buyers to insist on this product only. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by Colby and Scott.
Town report says Kemp's Bilsam for throat and lungs cures coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. G. W. Bechel offers a trial bottle free to all. Guaranteed relief and cure. Price fifty cents and one dollar.
An advertisement touts Zoa Phora Woman's Friend as a remedy for female complaints with a record of merit. It states Colby and Scott are appointed as agents for Defiance and directs readers to see another column for testimonials.
A new light on the subject. Consumption by Dr. Wagner Kemp, discoverer of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. A remedy proven to be remarkable and thorough stopping a hacking cough instantly. Sold by G. W. Bechel. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial size free. Get one.
In Bucyrus Ohio an 1883 advertisement notes Zoa-Phora selling well with praise from users including a statement that it helps a woman after 25 years. The notice promotes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets for chronic dyspepsia and Bosanleo cough and lung syrup from Colby Scott Drugstore with prices 50 cents and 1.00 and free samples offered.
The ad copy echoes a grandmotherly jingle asserting Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy through adulthood. It frames Castoria as a comforting constant for generations and children alike.
An advertisement promises Acker's English Remedy stops nighttime coughing. It lists prices 10c 50c and 1, with sale through N. G. Woodward.
An 19th century ad touts Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure as a quick permanent remedy for coughs colds and lung diseases with a trial size free and sold by G W Bechel. It also promotes Ayer s Sarsaparilla a concentrated extract with potassium and iron for scrofulous diseases claiming superior cleansing effects.
Scotch Ollie advertises shepherd pups for sale with prices five dollars for males and four dollars for females. Also offering Plymouth Rock chickens and Pekin ducks at one dollar each. Call Curtis Hoover for details.
Col umbus readers praise Peruna for kidney trouble asthma and heart palpitations claiming rapid improvement after using the remedy. testimonials cite doctors, druggists and city editors endorsing Peruna and the book Ills of Life offered free by S B Hartman & Co.
A physician declares focus on chronic diseases and diseases of the face and neck. He claims to use latest instruments to diagnose organ involvement and records symptoms for targeted vegetable remedies. He offers free advice and promises cure based on anatomical science and natural medicines.
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