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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1884
Page
2
The piece mocks the Garfield Monument plan in Cleveland as resembling a shot tower or castle keep. It notes Carl Schurz controlling German votes, critics of English press toward the Republican platform, and diverse predictions about Democratic and Republican nominees, including Butler and Blaine, with Tennessee seen as pivotal on tariff issues.
The Detroit Free Press reports Michigan wheat returns show a smaller average sown area and some crop damage, yet overall the harvest should near an average or better. Nationwide the 1910 spring wheat estimate is 141,090,000 bushels and winter wheat 375,000,000, totaling 516,000,000 bushels, with remaining old crop stocks aiding Russian and Indian exporters.
The Tar Cleveland Leader recounts how Secretary of State Blaine pressured Russia to end persecution of Jews. It claims he warned the Czar against meddling with American citizens and urged international action to spare Russian Jews. The piece urges Jewish support for Blaine in November.
Attorney General Brewster calls the Fitz John Porter bill unconstitutional. Republicans in Paulding County tout a strong ticket expected to win this fall. The Toledo fest attacks Butler’s nomination while Warp and Thurman travel to Chicago with sharp barbs. The President signed a bill creating a National Bureau of Labor under the Interior Department, and a House funding decision is pending.
The piece notes Democrats in the district back Hill for renominating him for supporting Morrison bill and a 20 percent wool tariff cut. It contrasts New York Sun and Independents on tariff planks for Blaine, notes Blaine would win anyway, and cites Tilden declining the Chicago nomination while questioning his fitness.
The Express faced criticism from the Democrat for days of harsh attacks on several Democratic candidates after the county convention. The Democrat notes the paper may have overreached and hints at responses to its assertions.
The Toledo Bee and the Express unite in praise of the President’s veto on Fitz John Porter’s bill. The editors say Porter’s case warns zealous West Pointers, noting the action is harsh yet just and soldiers would be thankful he avoided court martial and execution.
The New York Tribune and The Express urge Republicans to act now and form clubs and reading rooms in every city ward town village and hamlet. They call for nonstop campaign work to elect Blaine and Logan in November.
The piece argues the Turk Republican stance should back down to end Congress, praising a strong American policy on tariffs and naval power. It asserts Republicans favor a necessary navy and protective tariff, while Democrats refuse to yield, urging recognition of the motive and patriotic position if the Senate recedes.
A local Republican pick aparts Bevington amid allegations of bungled school and county records. The piece accuses him of incompetence and ties his Probate Judge nomination to party deals, predicting a Republican victory by at least 20 votes.
A Baltimore Day column compares Democratic gains to a strong man in Barnum's circus, noting Democrats hold many states while Republicans steady as a powerful act. The piece mocks the opposition as a stubborn showman and calls for finding a stronger leader for the party.
By order of the Sixth District committee the Republican Convention to nominate a candidate for Congress will be held in Defiance Ohio on Thursday July 17 1884 at 11 am. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Governor Foraker in 1883 with county totals listed for Defiance Fulton Henry Putnam Paulding Van Wert Williams Fort Wayne and others. The convention will also elect a Presidential Elector and transact other business.
Republicans of Defiance County are urged to meet in each township ward on Monday evening July 14 to appoint delegates to the congressional convention. Delegates will cast the county vote in the judicial convention.
Republican Judicial District Convention for the second subdivision of the Third Judicial District of Ohio will be held at Defiance on Thursday July 17 at ten o'clock p m to nominate a candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas The district delegates are apportioned by votes cast for J B Foraker in October 1883 Defiance 38 Paulding 36 Williams 55 By order of the Central Committee
The Republicans of Defiance County will meet at Farmer Center on Friday August 8 1884 at 10 oclock A M to nominate Probate Judge Auditor County Clerk Sheriff Recorder Prosecuting Attorney Surveyor Commissioner Infirmary Director Representation is one delegate per ten votes and one per five votes for Foraker in 1883 Delegates from townships wards and precincts listed by vote totals The county party also plans to choose delegates at local meetings on Monday August 4 1884 Defiance O July 1 1884 K V Haymaker Chairman Jno P Cameron Secretary
An advertisement promotes Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as a universal remedy for consumption in all stages. It asserts relief from coughs colds bronchitis chest pains and related affections. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00 and the product is sold by Colty Scott.
Griggs Glycerine Salve advertised as a universal cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin sores. Claims to cure piles tetter and all skin troubles with money refunded. Price is 25 cents and sold by G W Bechel.
A blocky ad warns of stomach distress including chronic dyspepsia and urges taking Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. The promotion notes sale by N G Woodward.
A collection of brief items notes a tax deadline of July 20 and various residents visiting, traveling or attending events. Mentions include Frank Graper in town, George Neelon returning from Canada, Grant Heacock and Will Zediker visiting, A L Seblentz on Toledo business, Miss Grasse Brown in town, Congressional and Judicial conventions on the 17th, canal swing bridge undergoing repairs, V M Sievens restaurant nearing completion, Toledo baseball club arrival, and local residents visiting grandparents and ball games.
Miss Mary Haymaker returns from Toledo visit. Defiance church service attended by locals. Dr Lesner and wife hosted Pulaski visitors. F Spicer of Evansport visited relatives. Brewersburg Blaine and Logan club elect officers. Mrs Tubbs returns from Antwerp. Nemo of Upper Noble seen on streets on business. D Bruner and Mrs Williams visit Defiance guest of G Williams. Mr Page of Chicago with Miss Husted visits town. Haller residence drawing attention of locals. Brannersburg mills repaired with new machinery. Mrs Jilton plans further flour production with updated mill.
An old ad proclaims Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a universal remedy for dyspepsia costiveness ague malaria and blood and kidney diseases. It claims superior purity and efficacy with a price of 50 cents from G W Bechel.
Dr Wagner Kemp presents Kemp's Balsam as a new remedy for consumption and coughs. Advertised to stop hacking instantly, it is offered in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
A dated advertisement extols Ayers Sarsaparilla as a cure to purify blood and prevent scrofula. It claims use may yield a healthy constitution and benefit future offspring, urging readers to thank the sponsor for the suggestion.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers a free illustrated pamphlet full of practical information and statistics for those seeking to emigrate to Dakota and nearby Northwest and Far West regions. Send requests to A. V. H. ter, General Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Cathartic Pills as a universal purgative helping sluggish bowels and torpid liver with convenient, efficacious, and safe relief for indigestión and related ailments across land, sea, prairie, and city.
The reader notices a free distribution event at Colby and Scott's Store where samples of Dr Bosanko's and Lang Svru products are offered, attracting a large rush from passersby.
Advert invites the homeliest man in Defiance and others to call on G. Bechel for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Bal Sam. The remedy is advertised to cure and relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption, priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
A patent remedy called Ackers Blood Elixir is advertised for women to improve complexion. Sold by N G Woodward at $1 with contact through Eureka Clothing House. Promises that results exceed anything seen in the city.
The item titled Sex Cream marks the season’s start at the Baltimore Bakery with an illustration and brief note. Readers are guided to visit the shop for the debut.
An advertisement claims Zoa-Phora at the opening period of womanhood could save women from suffering and expense. Sold by Colby & Scott.
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