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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1886
Page
4
The piece contrasts Britain’s generous pension for Wellington with Ulysses S. Grant’s lack of pension after defeating the Confederacy. It recalls Grant’s hardships, his failed bid for postpresidency rewards, and notes W. D. Hill’s opposition in Congress as the dying general sought support for a token pension.
A column urges voters to elect Republican Sheriff Frank Rohn to keep courts cleaner and safer, criticizing current practices and cigars near the bench while promising firm action against offenders.
It asks taxpayers to consider if a Republican on the board would benefit the county and promote conservatism and safety. The piece urges voting for Munson Whitney for commissioner.
No man could vote against relief for Gen. Grant as he lay dying. W D Hill was one of the few Democrats to oppose Grant on March 3 1885. The text calls his vote a folly and urges private life as punishment.
The speaker notes numerous acknowledged errors by Hitt in his last term and argues his record grows worse. The piece concludes it is high time he was retired.
The passage asserts electing Peaslee would secure a Republican judge for six years and describes the outcome as a prize worth intense effort. It reflects campaign rhetoric stressing long tenure and party position.
A prompt invites a supporter to nominate one of their number to Congress. It asks if the reader will participate and submit a candidate for public service. The tone is rallying and procedural, focusing on collective action and eligibility.
A new Statue of Liberty will be dedicated on the 28th inst with a $56000 appropriation to cover unveiling expenses. President Cleveland and cabinet plus governors are invited. French representation arrives through Gen Grevy and Senator Lafayette. Chauncey Depew to deliver the commemorative address.
The Democratic candidate for Congress in this district is accused of making treacherous remarks about soldiers and pensions in Lynchburg Virginia. The piece urges Republican voters to turnout next Tuesday to rebuke the anti soldier stance and keep Boothman ballots defeated.
Editor urges L. B. Peaslee a capable Ohio lawyer to fill the Common Pleas judgeship, criticizing Wen Hon. W. D. Hill for opposing a Grant request and urging continued advocacy for the Sixth District. The piece asks readers to give Peaslee hearty support.
A rallying note appeals voters to endure rain and reach the polls with a reminder that Blaine would be president if farmers had voted. It urges Democrats to vote for Boothman and ensures his full name MELVIN M. BOOTHMAN appears on tickets.
Frank ROHN is portrayed as a staunch clear headed Republican who would be a deterrent to evil if elected sheriff. The appeal calls for earnest support for his campaign and leadership.
Dr. Mercer of Montpelier died Monday morning after several months illness. A post mortem examination found death caused by cancerous disease of the liver. The liver was unusually large, weighing fourteen pounds.
Renner Manufactur tic Co offers an exclusive sales scheme promising over 100 percent profit with no commission. Agents can clear at least 100 dollars in 30 days and 750 dollars in 90 days with sub agents, if successful. Send three one cent stamps for the circular and claim the agency at 116 Smithfield St Pittsburg Pa.
N G Woodward states he has found a saleable article and guarantees Acker's English Remedy as a sure cure for asthma coughs croup and all lung troubles. He claims it is the standard remedy for consumption and asserts it never fails to cure.
In Paulding, Melrose Payne Antwerp audiences greet Boozy Man with strong enthusiasm as he touts tariff protection and anti free trade. Boothman aims for a large majority next month while local foes target Bill Hill over Dakota statehood and northern vs southern policy.
Fragmentary odds and ends list prices for corn shelled middlings and mills. Readable items mention prices 12 44 6 75 10 and reference Erie Mills and others.
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