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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1887
Page
4
Defiance Ohio edition dated February 17 1887 notes an office corner at Clinton and Third Streets. Local suppliers and residents are listed in the paper’s standard notices and notices column.
The President signs the interstate commerce bill creating a five member railroad commission with terms from two to six years and a secretary at 3500 dollars. Appointments face Senate confirmation and must avoid private gain while ensuring rigid integrity amid debate on constitutionality and enforcement. Spain warns of reciprocity as Canada fever spreads.
A pension increase has been granted to Aaron Lautzenhiser and Art Edwards of Napoleon. The action confirms new financial awards for both individuals.
A Brompton Hospital report links kidney inactivity to widespread disease, claiming 90 percent of ailments originate there. The piece warns of uric acid poisoning spreading through the blood and touts Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy. It also critiques medical practices and cites testimonials from users, while noting related agricultural reports and various patent medicines.
At the regular meeting council members debated cattle in streets, sidewalk widths, and repairs on Grant Harrison streets. They approved a grant for a 6 foot walk, ordered repairs on bridges, discussed water damage, and considered a new engine contract amid a roadside accident claim.
On and after the first of March all plaws and repairs will be for sale next door to Growey's millinery store opposite the Court House. Mr Joseph Kahlo will oversee the sale. He has managed our retail department for over eleven years.
An advertisement offers a free immune cure for youth errors and nervous weakness. It claims the remedy was discovered by a South American missionary and asks readers to mail a self addressed envelope to Josefa T Key at Inman Station D New York City for details.
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