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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
3
The piece ponders prolonged Republican rule, noting Cleveland’s statewide victory but not local wins. It laments GOP prestige loss linked to Grant era actions and predicts next year’s Ohio lawmaking may appease Prohibitionists. It suggests Republicans may face constituent backlash for concessions.
The piece notes Democratic papers push Roscoe Conkling for position in Cleveland's cabinet and possibly secretary of state while predicting a Republican majority of thirty in the New York Assembly will still elect a Republican senator, reflecting political tensions after the recent campaign.
The editorial asserts the New York official canvass is essentially complete and fraud fears have faded. It argues Republicans are ready to concede Cleveland's presidential election, noting prior promises from the National committee and urging an end to doubting. Cleveland will reportedly gain a majority in the electoral count and become president.
The piece compares party control, praising Republicans for peace, progress, and prosperity while accusing Democrats of grave threats and rebellion in the past. It asserts today’s nation enjoys freedom, education, wealth, and strong credit, and predicts Democratic surrender to Republicans in four years.
A civic comment voices longing for Democratic control of the Senate while urging open testing of policy. The speaker favors any approach that yields tested outcomes, praising good ideas and permitting bad ones to be tried to reveal their effects.
Opinion asserts Republicans hold influence through a political lien on the state and intend to stay active as long as Democrats control the office, arguing they must continue to press their position to influence governance.
A historical note praises Blarge for a magnificent campaign showing the intellect of the man known for twenty years, underscoring a surge in influence among the American people today.
The Democrats hail St John for securing New York with 20,000 votes in a win that shifts the state from Republican hands. The result is celebrated as a boost for temperance in the party’s cause.
The Panama Canal is estimated to finish by end of 1839 at about 120 000 000 dollars but these figures may be too optimistic. The Suez Canal cost 58 000 000 to build and has reached 83 000 000 spent. Blaine carried every Maine county and Cleveland failed to win many local districts, lacking a statewide majority by a large margin.
A New York Republican with prohibition ties, led to back St. John under Blaine’s presumed win, expressed blunt spite in a vivid line. He said the Republicans who backed St. John “played h— and fell in” after weighing the outcome.
The passage notes a shrinking Democratic majority in Tennessee, calls elections reasonably fair, and praises rising protection sentiment in East Tennessee with growing manufacturing interests in Chattanooga and beyond, presenting Tennessee as a hopeful southern corner.
Governor Crosby of Montana urges that no Mormon polygamist be allowed to preempt public lands. He argues the opposition’s equity is clear and accuses polygamists of defying federal law. He vows to resist Utah polygamous control by lawful means.
Thomas K. Jacobs an elderly Lima resident in Allen County Ohio died suddenly last Wednesday from heart disease, reportedly triggered by excitement over Grover Cleveland's presidential election. He collapsed in his buggy after attending a farmer's jollification. Jacobs served Allen County as treasurer for years and once sat in the state legislature. Although a Democrat, he enjoyed friendship across party lines.
European firms push direct sales to interior U S markets threatening New York importers long favored free trade. Drummers for British firms reach as far west as Iowa, selling to firms that formerly bought through New York middlemen. If trends continue, free trade may lose appeal for seaboard importers.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure as a safe pleasant remedy for coughs colds and lung issues promising quick and permanent cures. It notes suitability for children and sells at 50 cents with a free trial size by G W Bechel.
The name is familiar across the United States as the originator of Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, the people’s favorite remedy for coughs, colds, consumption, and throat and lung afflictions. Prices are 50 cents and $1.00, sold by Colby & Scott.
An old advertisement warns of chronic dyspepsia from a neglected stomach and urges taking Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets sold by N. G. Woodward.
The Colby and Scott drug store offers free distribution of sample bottles of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, promoted as the popular remedy for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
An obituaryish tribute lauds James G Blaine for a six week national tour through thirteen states, arguing his vigorous, principled campaign united Republicans and displayed unmatched leadership. A single clerical remark in New York cost him Irish votes, ultimately handing Grover Cleveland a narrow victory and cementing Blaine's lasting honor in American politics.
Manchester Michigan resident George W Willing writes that his wife, nearly helpless for five years, was able to do her own work after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy offers cure all and notes numerous testimonials. Colby & Scott sell bottles for 50 cents.
Time tried and true is Dr Bigelows Positive cure which combines the good qualities of all the best cough remedies. It cures promptly and permanently coughs colds croup whooping cough influenza bronchitis hoarseness incipient consumption and all throat and lung diseases healing the lungs. Safe and pleasant for children. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar Trial bottle free by G W Bechel.
The ad touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a purely vegetable remedy that tones and regulates the system and enriches the blood. It claims to cure diseases of the stomach liver blood and kidneys and notes it can be taken by the most delicate. Sold by G. W. Bechel for 50 cents.
This old ad promises a salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Colby & Scott.
Time tried and true is Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure which combines the good qualities of all the best cough remedies without the defects of any of them. It cures promptly thoroughly and permanently all coughs colds croup whooping cough influences bronchitis hearses healing to the lungs safe and pleasant for children. Price 50 cents one dollar trial bottles free of G. W. Bechels.
Town report notes Kemp's Balsam for coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption showing remarkable cures. G W Bechel offers a trial bottle free of cost. The remedy is guaranteed to relieve and cure and is sold for 50 cents and one dollar.
A newspaper snippet explains improved Keystone Silver Watch Case manufacture. Unlike older soldered multi piece cases, the Keystone case is formed from a single hammered piece of metal, enhancing hardness. Tests show 3 oz weight pressed center does not deform, unlike other makes. Keystone uses silver caps and gold joints and offers an illustrated pamphlet by sending an 8 cent stamp to Keystone Watch Case Factories in Philadelphia.
A physician describes limits of medical knowledge noting no one can master all medical divisions. He states his focus on chronic diseases and diseases of the face after years of study in hospitals and practice, promising to devote effort to specialized work using updated instruments.
A medical warning details the alleged harms of natural sexual behavior and self abuse, listing dire health consequences from brain fog to death. It condemns venereal disease as causing impotence and general debility and warns readers to seek a promised, permanent cure through a specific treatment.
An advertisement promises cures for blood poisons venereal taint and sexual debility. It offers free confidential consultation, reasonable charges, guaranteed absolute cures, and discreet medicine mailed nationwide. References available upon request.
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