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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1884
Page
3
A state election report accuses Democrats of secretly naming and swearing in election clerks across wards days before voting. It claims a scheme to omit names from poll books and bias tallying, urging Republicans to guard polls next Tuesday against such fraud.
The piece accuses the Democratic party of defeat and desperation in Ohio. It claims leaders seek control through fraud, ballot-box stuffing, and rigged elections, urging Republicans to monitor polls and ensure proper registration and ballot handling. It also notes fear of federal marshals in New Jersey and questions why Democrats dread oversight.
The Tur Democrat argues England and Germany wage and price differences prove free trade, omitting American wage or eatable price gaps. It warns that Democratic leaders in the county scheme mischief with secret meetings and private circulars while shouting fraud to divert attention before next Tuesday’s votes.
The Penny Press notes Tammany Hall backs Alderman Grant for mayor while County democracy and allies nominate ex Mayor Grace. Both sides would trade off Grover Cleveland to win. Republicans may benefit as Democrats fight among themselves.
A political urging warns Republicans that skipping voting or delaying for travel risks losing Ohio to the Democrats. It stresses that Blaine and Logan’s victory hinges on every eligible voter casting a ballot, cautions against overconfidence, and predicts Democrats will apply full effort in November if Republicans become complacent.
The piece argues Republicans face no arrests while Democrats are jailed in Ohio and Cincinnati polls, blaming fraud on a rival while citing Democratic schemes in Chicago. It accuses a Democratic editor of hypocrisy amid oil money influence and political corruption.
An ad promotes Dr. Jones Dyspepsia remedy Red Clover and Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. It boasts an enterprising Colby & Scott storefront offering agency for trusted items and a two bottle free trial, with prices and contact implied.
In Cyrus Ohio on October 8 1883 readers report Zoa-Phora selling well with positive remarks. A local lad notes it is the first helpful find in years and multiple others praise its usefulness. Yoon Bros and Colby Scutt chemists distribute.
An editors tribute from Ft Ind Gazette praises Dr King's New Discovery for severe and mild coughs claiming speedy cure. Keator, editor, says he has used it for five years and recommends it as the only reliable cure. Colby Scott Drug Store offers free trial bottles and large size at $1.00.
Time tried and true cure blends best cough remedies without their defects. It treats coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and influences healing to the lungs. Safe and pleasant for children. Prices 50 cents and one dollar. trial bottles free from G W Beechol.
An old advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and all skin eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee or money back priced at 25 cents and sold by G W Bechel.
John A. Foust, Sheriff, proclaims as required by Ohio election law that notice is given for the forthcoming general election across the county. The proclamation outlines the election date and official duties in the county.
The document outlines a constitutional election day in the county when qualified electors meet at their township locations to vote from six in the morning until six in the evening. Voters elect two electors for the state at large and one elector for each of the ten congressional districts, from the first to the tenth.
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