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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1883
Page
4
Classified and subscription pricing details fill columns in the Defiance County Express with long ad rate tables and notices. A humorous aside at article end mocks Tilden as helpless and in need of a spoon, calling him an old ticket.
The note lists Carroll Geauga Lake Paulding Pike and Vinton as counties with fewer than 4,000 voters. It mentions local efforts to appoint Bowersox of Bryan as Common Pleas Judge upon Judge Owen's retirement and cites the Penny Press of Cleveland as a politically independent daily. It adds that Bronx 80 reports an additional Republican paper is planned, condemning current political press climate.
The organizing of the House of Congress will not be pleasant for Democrats as a bitter struggle for the Speakership appears likely.
By a thorough system of organization in 1884 the Republicans of Defiance county can reduce the Democratic majority by at least two hundred votes. It can be done, but will it.
In a pointed call Democratic journals urge supporters to seize the old political ticket of 1884 warning that those who reject it will only harm themselves. The phrase take it if you want it frames the partisan pressure with a wary tone toward alternative candidates.
The Democratic editors of Ohio have organized a Press Association to secure harmony in their sentiments. White, of the Democrat, is President.
Over the past decade the United States Government has paid pensions totaling 476 million 394 thousand 477 dollars to veterans of the late war. The figure underscores the broad financial support extended to former service members by federal programs.
The discussion narrows to Pendleton and Payne with Payne favored, while Bookwalter and Ward fade. The 1884 National Republican Convention could best be held in Chicago, per the New York Tribune, central and well located. Sam Tilden’s influence is disputed, but Republicans in New York plan an aggressive campaign to reshape the Empire State.
The Chicago Herald projects electoral votes for next year favoring Republicans and Democrats with a list of safe and doubtful states. It shows 401 total votes, 201 needed, and notes Republicans short 30 while Democrats need 39 from doubtful states including Connecticut California Indiana and others. The Cleveland Leader comments on implications of 1880 results for New York and Connecticut.
The article argues that both States will likely stay Republican in 1884. Combined they yield 42 electoral votes, adding to 171 already secure by the Herald for a total of 213, twelve over the needed majority. Indiana’s 15 votes fall from the Republican column, but tariffs could improve Republicans’ chances there.
A fragment notes a solid south supported Republican wins, promising continued success for the party. It hints at political momentum and momentum in the region without detailing specific races or outcomes.
A letter from J H Andrews of Wauseon Ohio condemns a self styled healer known as The Good Samaritan and King of Cures who advertises a large dispensary in Fulton County Ohio claiming cures in chronic diseases and urging action on a new law from Lansing. The writer labels the quack as ignorant and dangerous.
Thomas Boyd Jr drives a new top buggy. Highland Chapel to install a Beatty organ. Ed Ansbury returns from Fairfield county. Jennie Hersh teaches Thornton school this winter. About 6000 hoops shaved daily at Aeron Bennett's cooper shop. Mansfield district opens with Irene Ice as teacher. Highland Chapel entertainment raises 16.50 for organ funds. Some boys spoil appearance with colored mustache and blotches. JOLLY JOE.
From Our Own Correspondent. Thanksgiving approaches next week as residents share convalescence reports. Mrs. C. B. Anderson and Mrs. Wickerham gain strength. Mr. Myers and family visited W. Welty and wife. Children crave a Christmas tree, Bethel Sabbath school runs through the quarter, John Johnson and family return from Paulding, Rev G. R. Mell to preach at Beth el Church on the 25th at 6 30. Prof. Stub Quill drills tin pan band ahead of a wedding serenade. The dog that ate five loaves from G S Morris pantry is famous for saving bread from spoilage. Uncle Rolty.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a lively mood across Tiffin township with schools starting next week and talk of a new railroad near Farmer and Georgetown. Sherwood merchants advertise bargains while crops and roads face mixed fortunes. A Georgetown visitor buys tobacco from a local merchant and eggs could fetch twenty cents a dozen if available.
A Buckeye printing shop announces Buckeye Blotter Tablets ready for letter heads note heads bill heads and statement heads. The Express Jos Orrick promotes their job office stocked with new type offering first class printing services.
Wells Rough on Rats almanac available at druggists or by mail for a 2 cent stamp. E Wells of Jersey City advertises the circular and provides contact details for ordering.
Wilhelm & Son report weekly grain prices Wheat 1.03 per bushel oats 0.32 Rye 0.45 corn 0.53 Flour 5.89 per barrel 6.20 per barrel Corn and oats chop 1.25 per cwt mixed chop 0.90 per cwt Corn meal 1.40 Wheat bran 0.90 per cwt Small wheat 0.75 per bushel.
Price sheet shows market rates for poultry vegetables and goods including chickens six cents per pound ducks seven, turkeys eight, butter ten, eggs twenty per dozen, salted hides six, green hides five, new potatoes three per bushel, flaxseed one dollar fifteen, clover seed prime five, timothy one dollar twenty five, bacon side one cent, hams twelve, beans two fifty per bushel, onions sixty cents per bushel, salt one dollar twenty per barrel, tallow six cents, shoulders ten, dressed hogs five dollars, lard ten cents, dried apples seven.
Classified note promotes buying Rio Coffee at various prices and grades, with 10 to 12 1 2 ets per pound and flour at $1.50 per sack from Krotz & Morse, encouraging money-saving trades and purchases.
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