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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1887
Page
5
Defiance County Express notes Elmer firm entry at Defiance Post Office as second class mail matter on March 24 1887 with details of the new status and filing.
The Defiance township Republican caucus is set for April 1 at 1 PM at the township house. The piece surveys female suffrage, noting New York, Maine, and Massachusetts rejections, Massachusetts school‑committee voting statistics, and commentary on voter registration rates.
Senator Eugene Hale weighs the 1896 race. He expects Democrats to renominate Cleveland if New York supports him, and predicts Blaine would dominate GOP talk at the convention even if not seeking the nomination. He says Blaine leads the fight should he enter, as party leader.
The Beecher funeral eschews mourning emblems and black attire as per the deceased's wish. Flowers and symbols of peace surround his bier, signaling death as a transition. The sentiment may curb traditional funeral trappings and reflects the preacher’s hopeful view. Also noted, two Napoleon boys, Y A Hartman and Will Norton, start a Hutchinson Kansas real estate partnership.
The article notes Senator Sherman is making a grand tour of the South, flying along presidential railroad tracks. It mocks him with a colorful line about calls to label him an icicle, and admits he has a mighty cow head as a crude metaphor.
The piece questions the fate of fierce Beecher era views and wonders how much space in papers would be given to a dying figure. It contemplates public interest and historical memory in journalism.
Resolutions from Dead Post No 625 G A R honor John E Houck son of B F Houck and a club officer, and from the Young Hickory Club Defiance Ohio for Tim Shannon. They express sympathy, request publication of the resolutions, and note draping the club in mourning for 30 days and transmission of copies to families.
A promotional notice extols Athlophoros as the only reliable remedy for rheumatism and related ailments. It quotes Josiah White of New Paris Ohio, who reports recovery after one bottle, then urges druggists to stock Athlophoros and its pills and provides ordering details from the Athlophoros Co New York.
The advertisement promotes Synvita Block remedies including Blackberry Blocks for diarrhoea and summer complaint, Cough Blocks for coughs and throat issues, Worm Blocks to expel worms, and Kidney Blood and Liver Blocks. Each one costs 1 cent per dose and is sold in portable packages. If unsatisfied, money is refunded via wrapper to Synvita Co. Delphos Ohio. G W Bechel offers a full line of drugs and goods and pledges to serve customers well.
Early forecasts indicate strong potential yields for the wheat season as conditions remain favorable. Weather patterns support healthy growth and expect steady supply in coming months.
Last week 160 acres near Findlay sold for 100000 and 200 acres two miles away brought 40000. State geologist Orton lauds Ohio gas and oil, predicting a vast, profitable Northwestern field. Local actions include deeper drilling at East Defiance and stock meetings for Napoleon Gas and Oil with leasing plans. Cincinnati visitors test a new illuminating gas method claiming electric-like brightness at low cost.
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