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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
3
The column discusses Indiana and Ohio senatorial prospects, Cameron influence in Pennsylvania, Baxano seeking a cabinet post, Sherman likely to retain his Senate seat, Arthur’s legal plans after the presidency, Mollie Garfield entering Vassar, and Ohio politicians’ maneuvering for governor including Foraker and Kennedy.
Uncertainty surrounds Cleveland whether to include Joe McDonald in the city’s cabinet. The question hinges on Cleveland’s votes and policy direction, with debate focused on his potential role and influence in municipal governance.
A public sentiment calls for dropping the St John dispute. The figure is urged to be released from influence, having fulfilled his role and now deemed unnecessary. The message echoes a demand to forget him and move on.
Joan Keniy reportedly contributed $1000 toward inaugural expenses in Cleveland. Rumors say John has been tamed recently. Still chaotic conditions reported at the New Orleans exposition. Some urge Ben Butler to address the situation there.
Allen O' Myers is accused of possible fraud yet achieves success in stirring trouble for Democratic allies in the Legislature. The piece notes his controversial influence and the dimensions of opposition he provokes among party colleagues.
An interview rumor asserts Morton's New York Senatorship loss was due to Arthur's influence. the source dismisses the claim. Roscoe Conkling reportedly witnessed a sparring match, with unclear meaning. The Fremont Journal notes Dr. John B. Rice as a Republican governor candidate, signaling broad northern support.
The Enquirer editor John R. McLean will be present for the Cleveland event despite warned expectations of administration indifference. A note says he will claim credit if not officially awarded the ring, a playful jab reflecting local political theater.
The Commercial Telegram notes growing trouble in the Hocking Valley with rumored dynamiters from New York and Chicago steering peaceful miners. It cites a possible defeat for the free pipe line bill in the Senate and suggests corporate interests influence opposition, prompting public scrutiny.
A traveler to Hicksville is struck by sturdy brick business blocks, well stocked stores with fair prices, and a welcoming populace. He notes skilled local artisans, churches with tall steeples, and a free school system. the cemetery is praised as one of the prettiest.
The article traces Hicksville's rise from a small village to a growing town driven by railroad access. It notes the opening of new brick and frame stores near the tracks, shifts of business eastward, and plans for a large brick building, offices, a factory, and a grist mill. It highlights the Old Settlers log cabin collection and a Soldiers Monument from 1882.
The piece defends Miller and Schultz as city trustees handling emergency aid for 27 families. It notes they must visit homes and report to authorities, acknowledges possible missteps, and urges public sympathy for trustees amid slow labor and limited pay while offering limited assistance like canned goods and food staples.
Dr W Brown announces he will practice at rooms over K Drug Store at Clinton and Tea streets. Office hours are 4 PM to 12. 2 to 5 PM. and 7 to 8 PM. The notice is dated May 25, 18__ and states focus on chronic sickness and office specialties.
Saturday visit by Ww Yeagley of Indiana aims to win a post office on Henry Bridge and seek postmaster duties. Hosack and Everitt run a thriving saw mill. Foot & Norway harvest ice from Shoup's pond in Bryan. A youth outing to Mark Center featured an oyster supper hosted by Tillie Knight and J. Kyle.
Mr T W Atking of Girard Kansas writes praising Electric Bitters for reliable relief. The medicine is said to cure liver and kidney issues and purify blood while regulating bowels. At 50 cents a bottle it saves families from doctor bills and benefits sellers.
Town report highlights Kemp's Balsam curing coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. G W Bechel offers a trial bottle free of cost. Guaranteed to relieve and cure. Priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal remedy for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles tetter and eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded offered at 25 cents by G W Bechel.
An 19th century style advert promises “The Best Salve in the world” for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, fevers, and skin eruptions. Sold by Colby & Scott, price 25 cents per box, with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded.
Cautionary note warns buyers against unscrupulous dealers claiming remedies equal to Dr PBosanko's cough and lung syrup. The ad urges insistence on the genuine product and warns about deception, with a price of one dollar mentioned.
A Hautzdale, Pennsylvania reader, Rev. A. Hedgren, writes to Dr. C. D. Warner praising a bottle of White Wine of Tar Squrp. He says it was excellent and very pleasant to take and that he was greatly satisfied by its use. November 28.
Readers are informed of Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic praised as effective for liver stomach and kidney disorders with benefits for dyspepsia debility from malaria and other causes. It is described as a tonic appetizer blood purifier and cure for ague priced at 50 cents at G. W. Bechel.
Physicians and druggists endorse Dr Biglow's Positive Cure as a remedy for consumption and lung diseases. It claims to cure coughs colds and throat and lung ailments quickly and safely. Prices are 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle offered free at G W Bechel.
A letter from Rev. C G KarrsHorn of Stanton Iowa praises the medicine White Wine of Tar Syrup for coughs and colds. He states it is one of the best remedies and will recommend it highly, noting he will keep it in his house as a family medicine. Sold by all draggists. Nov 28 Imo.
The notice claims rising insanity linked to overwork and anxiety and asserts sleeplessness and constipation cause many ailments. It promotes Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a cure for constipation and related diseases, priced 50 cents and sold by G W Bechel.
Dracct Mass saree and dizziness report in a fragmentary ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla. Claims to purify blood and invigorate body functions with selling points and pricing.
Harper’s Weekly announces its twenty year position as America’s premier illustrated weekly. The issue promises increased literary and artistic resources, a new volume with W. E. Norris serials, illustrated West and South features including New Orleans World’s Exposition, illustrated short stories, and authoritative papers. It extols family suitability and a trustworthy political guide for subscribers.
Harper and Brothers advertise Harper’s Weekly Harper’s Magazine Harper’s Bazar and Harper’s Young People One year 52 numbers postage free in US or Canada Volume options include neat cloth binding mailed postpaid for 700 per volume subscribe by money order or draft to avoid loss Newspaper use prohibited without express order from Harper & Brothers New York.
An advertisement praising Harper's Young People as an illustrated weekly for juveniles. It highlights dramatic stories, innocent humor, natural history and science pieces, travel, life facts, games, and wide appeal to families seeking wholesome juvenile literature.
An advertisement offers single numbers at five cents each. It instructs remittances to be sent by post office money order or draft to avoid legal issues. The notice forbids copying the advertisement without Harper & Brothers New York authorization.
Mr E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania reports a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption relieved his lung fever and abscesses. After three bottles he regained health and gained 48 pounds. A free trial bottle is available at Colby and Scotts Drug Store with large bottles priced at $1.00.
A compact historical snippet references Harper's Bazar within Harper's Magazine and Harper's Weekly. The text signals a catalog or cross-notice across the magazines, indicating a shared publication lineage or listing. No further readable events or names are present in the fragment.
Advertising copy touts Acker's remedy as a night cough solution with price tiers of 10c 50c and 1. Bold claims target sleepless sufferers.
A New York Mail item cites David Conley praising actors and actresses including Minnie Palmer Lydia Thompson and Ellen Terry. The piece also profiles Frederick Archer the English jockey visiting America noting his Derby and St Leger wins and his payment from Mr Pierre Lorillard for Iroquois. It ends with reference to Jay Gould and his son George in Western Union boards and other directors.
A collage of humorous clippings and punchlines from several papers. It gathers quips about mendicants on trains, a one eyed shoemaker, a bank trip turned tea party, linguistic gags, a tailcoat joke, a hostess reception remark, a Virginia dialect tale, a chastising “Making Bessemer Steel” remark, bank door closures, a shipwreck bravado, and a health conference quip. It also advertises Doa Shiloh’s Vitalizer for digestion.
A reader from Los Angeles, California, reports relief from severe facial neuralgia after using Athlophoros. The testimony links neuralgia with rheumatism as similar afflictions and claims rapid, lasting pain relief following directions.
A historic remedy, Kemp’s Balsam, is advertised as a throat cure. The label claims instant relief and thorough effectiveness, with Bechel selling sizes at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Local drug sellers in Columbus report high Peruna sales and universal customer satisfaction. Retailers claim Peruna outpaces competitors, with many customers praising its effectiveness and recommending it to others.
Harper and Brothers offer Harper's Magazine and Harper's Bazar subscriptions with annual and semi annual volumes. Readers may start with current number if no time is specified and payment can be made by post office money order or draft. Reminders are sent by mail postpaid to avoid loss.
Bellcreve Ohio Oct 8 1883 R Pengelly and Co report growing sales for Zoa-Phora and other products. A customer praises it as first helpful find in 25 years while many others buy Sealatte and Dregs by Colby and Set.
An advertisement by R. Pengelly Co. of Kalamazoo Michigan touts Zoa-Phora as a cure for various diseases said to affect women’s happiness usefulness and beauty. It urges women to learn about the remedy and warns against neglecting treatment for daughters and themselves.
Dr Warren’s Dipeptics Delight praised as best remedy for dyspepsia stomach liver and kidney troubles. Dr Warren’s Cough Cure claimed for coughs colds bronchitis consumption and throat lung issues. Dr Warren Ladies Delight advertised for female complaints. For sale by G. W Bechel and N. G. Woodward Defiance Ohio.
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