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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1885
Page
6
Distressed over Gen Gordon and his soldiers in England, rivals and dynamiters feared. McDonald predicted to represent Indiana in the new Cabinet. Ohio Legislature to tackle liquor questions. Anarchism feared in Cleveland amid unrest with syndicate and miners arbitration urged.
A short bold assault on Rossa by a brave woman is praised as more effective than threats from old England, warning that another such move would force cowards to hide.
The recorder’s books list transfers in Richland Defiance Hicksville Milford Mark Noble and other towns. Notable entries include Thomas Elliott to Lana Corwin for 107 acres at 4000 dollars and to Fannie Prosser for 120 acres at 4000 dollars, and Cortes Tippin with Guy Tippin conveying lots in Defiance for 2333 dollars.
Hicksville notes Mr Lockwood of Wood county bought the Reeser farm and moved in last week. The Logan mill sits idle for lack of logs. A new Independent debating society forms at Pleasant Ridge with officers Bowin Henry Warner. A seed and stock push for next fall fair prompts farmer planning. Valentine humor, funeral for Robert Jude, and social visits including a 49th birthday surprise at Mr Van Meter’s house are recorded with local names and routines.
The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer and his wife credit Shiloh s Consumption Cure with saving their lives. Colby & Scott offer Shiloh s Consumption Cure and Shiloh s Vitalizer as cures for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin. For sale now.
An ad promotes Shi loh’s Cure promising immediate relief from coughing. It lists prices of 10 cents 50 cents and one dollar and notes the item is for sale.
An OCR snippet touts Shilohs Catarrh Remedy as a positive cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth from Poralety Colby and Scott. The text lacks corroborating details or dates but asserts medical efficacy and a sponsor name.
An old newspaper ad promotes Hackmetack perfume at 25 and 50 cents from Colby & Scott, plus Shiloh remedies for croup bronchitis and dyspepsia with guarantees, vitamin catarrh remedy includes a free nasal injector with each bottle.
The Rev. Geo H. Thayer of Bourbon Indiana says he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs consumption cure. The product is offered for sale by Colby & Scott.
Advertisement for the Pluto Furnace by Defiance Machine Works claims economical heating for homes, storerooms, and churches. It promotes hot air as the method and asserts lower costs than competing systems now in use.
An 25 cent offer for Griggs glycerine salve claims to heal cuts bruises burns wounds and all sores. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is sold by G W Bechel in this issue.
Mr T W Atking of Girard Kansas commends Electric Bitters as purest best medicine for kidney and liver complaints. The tonic purifies blood, regulates bowels and sells rapidly at 50 cents a bottle through Colby, promising savings on doctors bills.
An 1870s advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and related diseases describing dramatic recoveries. It cites a Lowell family case and an editors note praising the product as a valuable blood purifier backed by vouchers of cures. The column frames the tonic as a trusted, century tested treatment offered by Hood & Co.
The undersigned will offer for sale on Saturday February 21 at this residence 2 miles north of Sherwood 8 work horses 6 cows 13 head of young cattle 18 head of hogs 7 head of sheep hay and feed wagons sleds and other farming utensils House hold furniture and other articles too numerous to mention Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a m 73w.
A bold promotion at Colby and Scott's Store offers free distribution of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup samples. The syrup touted as the most popular remedy for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis, with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
N. G. Woodward testifies that Acken's Blood Elixir cures blood disorders and skin diseases including scrofula boils syphilis and rheumatism. It is presented as a scientific preparation not a patent medicine and a guarantee is offered.
David Conley, a Colorado pioneer, declared on November 4 that he awaited a Democratic president, then died of pneumonia linked to exposure. The note cites Chicago Journal and New York Mail following accounts of actors and society figures.
Colby and Scott announce the sale of Dr Bosanko cough and lung syrup. A reliable remedy for coughs colds chest pains and lung affections. Priced at 50 cents and 1. Samples free.
Readers cite famous names and local addresses praising Peruna from Columbus to New Orleans. Anecdotal testimonials claim cure for chronic catarrh, deafness, neuralgia, bronchitis, and piles. Advertisements tout Peruna as a universal remedy and promote free pamphlets.
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