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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1878
Page
2
The excerpt captures partisan squabbling over Hayes policies, alleged federal interference threats to the South, and debates on education reform funding. It notes Democratic predictions on election fraud investigations, hints at Blaine intrigue, and references Sherman’s resumption plans with optimism from Sherman himself.
The text warns that New York bankers threatening to block resumption will harm themselves. It declares the public demands that gold, silver, and greenbacks circulate together, and vows they will ensure this. It ends with a sharp rebuke that bankers should halt their actions.
A reader defends earlier statements on Second street conditions and upholds the Holgate petition dispute. The writer rejects Mr Abell’s opinion, cites sources from those who refused to sign, and questions the Express’s street talk framing. They state they would not consult Abell on inquiries about high interest charges.
The piece defends the silver dollar against claims it is worth less than one dollar, arguing the standard remains 3714 grains and that increasing weight would abandon the standard. It cites the Inter Ocean on maintaining a silver standard and warns that tying value to gold alone would erode monetary principles.
The article argues against increasing the silver dollar’s weight, claiming it would cheapen money and harm morality and prosperity. It cites the $5 gold piece’s relative value to the English sovereign, critiques aligning with global standards, and defends the long-standing 1792 dollar as a stable unit cherished by early pioneers. It warns that monetary policy should cheapen money, not raise intrinsic value, to foster broad growth.
A TEACHER argues that taxpayers are not paying extra and Williams County could cover the entire $100,000 cost while lowering its tax rate below Defiance County’s average. The speaker appeals to County Superintendents, saying the schools need the system and progress requires adoption now.
The Russell House gathering open ed with S T DeFord as pro tem president and J T McCaskey as secretary. The session adopted a plan with President vice president secretary editor and treasurer ex officio, formed publication and resolutions committees, and set a Dec 7 1878 convention at the Opera House.
Steele and Price state that their Dr Price s Extract of Vanilla uses the finest Mexican vanilla bean. They claim this superior quality yields the extract s rare excellence and distinguishes it from rivals in the market.
Almost every flower with a desirable odor is used in the Unique Perfumes made by Dr Price. It is from these rich blossoms that Dr Price's Perfumes obtain their sweetness and floral character. His Floral Riches Pet Rose Hyacinth and Alista Bouquet are the fashionable odors.
A historical medical ad describes pale leaden complexion, eye and lip swelling, headaches, foul breath, varied appetite, stomach gnawing, vomiting, abdominal pains, irregular stools, urinary issues, difficult breathing, hiccups, coughs, restless sleep, irritability, and claims Dr McLane's Vermifuge will cure without mercury. It notes genuine bottles bear C. McLane and Freeman Bros signatures.
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