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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
The piece argues 1900 will be worse for naysayers than 1896, citing the New York Express and a Statistical Abstract. It highlights rising per capita money and savings, falling debt and interest, lower government revenue per capita, rising exports, and growth in agricultural and industrial output from 1869 to 1899.
The Independent argues Capt. Mahan warns against yielding to sympathy for Boer claims and warns that U S policy must remain noninterventionist. The Monroe Doctrine must not be weakened by American interference in South Africa, Europe or British imperial affairs.
In life insurance and various institutions, associations, and trusts, statistics sketch progress against which detractors rally. The passage argues that the people know the facts and the facts speak for themselves, signaling a confident stance amid debate this year.
The notice promotes No To Bac as a cure all for quitting tobacco and smoking. It claims to make weak men strong and promises a booklet and sample free. Available from Ceerling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
For the year ending April 1, Cincinnati banks reported clearings of 1 543 231 700, rising nearly 211 000 000 in twelve months. The prior peak dated from 1893, with both records achieved under a Republican administration and a protective tariff that kept mills operating.
The Populistic Democrats convene in Sioux Falls to nominate W. J. Bryan and pledge allegiance to the Populist cause. In Cincinnati the Populists pick Wharton Barker of Philadelphia as their nominee while critics in the middle column oppose Bryan and McKinley and predict gaining as many as 1.5 million votes away from Bryan.
The Post Office Department released 2,000,000 books of postage stamps in an experiment to ease use. Demand for fresh stock followed the rapid sellout. The second issue replaced paraffin separators with boiled linseed oil tissue sheets to prevent stamps from sticking in pockets.
Late spring delays farming activity as Miss Ice recovers. Rev. S Roberts traveled for business on the pike last week. Frost may have harmed fruit crops. Builders Dunlap Finley Kleinben and Wilez plan to erect barns. C Treaner expects to plant about 100 bushels of potatoes. Dr. C E Slocum and S Schlientz were on Route C Sunday. Mr Young from near Stryker visited Defiance township. Mr and Mrs Mack called on friends. G Getter plans three acres of sweet potatoes. Wm Longemith, township supervisor, oversees road work. Mr Jackson of Toledo bought the Kiser farm on Ottawa pike.
Oats sowing is over and corn sowing begins. Jasper Blightler and family visited north of Hicksville Wednesday. Miss Clara Johns takes music lessons from Mrs Hoffman. Pollock and Co mill ready to sow timber for Wm Scott. Oscar Holembrugh enjoyed a horse race Saturday. O Mitchell and wife visited at New Tuesday. A hop was enjoyed at Okey Wheeler's Saturday night. Sabbath school at Dickey's school every Sunday morning. Everybody invited. Look out for a sensation coon.
Miss Cora Hall visited her brother Faris Hall while Hugh and Frank Hall plowed corn on Ed Hall’s farm. Bryant Mansfield and family visited Nick Schoonover and family as Nick and wife conducted business in Continental. Ed Hall and Fred Mentley sold cows to the butcher last week. Henry Daub will soon start his tile works.
Five Corners firm Smith and Tracy moved their sawmill to Richland township on Monday. George Shindler reports a boy visited his home on Thursday. Samuel Gruner and his mother and sister called on August Wandt's family Sunday.
Common pleas court convened with Judge Hubbard as Floyd Rumbaugh faced venue questions. Affidavits from local papers and citizens argued prejudice in Defiance county, while defense and state officials contended fair trial could occur here. Judge Donnelly to decide Monday. other notes include local traffic incident, Western Union staff move, and Van Cleve Glass Co factory upgrade.
A reporter recounts a friend’s account of a river sighting a mass of live black snakes 2 to 6 feet long, mistaken for a black stump. The informant’s tale ends with a quip about Junction liquor and a two bushel-sized bundle.
An advertising item touts Cascarete Caoay Rasbarele as a remedy for constipation with a promise to cure it forever. It notes an October 26 price and a pharmacist refund if CCC fails, urging readers to try the product.
Allen's Foot Ease cures painful smarting swollen feet and ingrowing nails and eases corns and bunions. The comfort discovery of the age makes tight shoes feel easy. A cure for sweating callouses hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents by mail, trial package free from Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Census officials announce a new city livestock count this year including carriage and saddle horses and other urban livestock. Chinese Minister Wu issues a proclamation to assist Chinese residents in providing the required information, easing past refusals. The county lists enumerators by ward and township, led by Adams C E, Abbott Delaware J L, and others.
M. A. Costello has opened a new store in the former J A Bechel room. The space has been overhauled with a fine linoeum floor laid by Jay Harley and blue gray wall paper hung by Harry Brinsmade. The room is arranged tastefully and Costello aims for an elegant, city leading shop.
The last rites for Mrs. R A Houghton were held Friday at 2 pm at the residence. Rev. J Adam Detzer of Detroit led a simple service on the text I am the resurrection and the life. The ceremony featured a quartet and ample floral tributes, followed by burial in Riverside cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included G A Houghton and wife Abbie Houghton of Andover, Alice Houghton of Kalamazoo, John T Cullen, Thomas Fallon, Mrs. E A Gould, J E Sherwood, Frank Wells, A M Prince, HS Werrick, and Rev J A Detzer.
John Robinson's Great World Exposition presents a grand biblical spectacle titled Solomon, his temple, and the Queen of Sheba. The production emphasizes historical accuracy, scenic fidelity, pageantry, music, costumes, and chariot races. Show arrives in Defiance on May 21, 1900.
A county reader questions why sentences to the county work house result in prisoners being sent to Toledo. The writer notes a local work house with a trustees board and a county commission contract that could keep prisoners locally at lower cost and calls for an explanation to taxpayers.
A grocer scrip urges customers to try Grain-O the grain based drink that replaces coffee. It appeals to adults and children claiming rich mocha like color and easy digestion while sold by all grocers in this period.
Elmer G Weisenberger, graduate of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, received first honorable mention and second prize in crown and bridge work. Fred L Foust, a student at the same college, won first prize a silver medal for efficiency in dissection.
City visitors recount a delightful time at the GAR Encampment in Findlay. Defiance players earned honors with Mrs. Rose Dickman Mille elected vice president of the state D of V chapter. Clara Robison and Zaidie Lee from this city were named delegates to the national D of V convention in Chicago on Sept 1.
A reader praises Grain-O made from grains as a coffee substitute. She notes initial dislike gave way after a week and claims it nourishes the system, fuels strength, and suits both old and young. Available from grocers in 15c and 25c packages with preparation guidance.
Resolutions from Al Wice and benevolent Order of C K of O Branch No 27 express sorrow for John Madaras death. They praise his upright citizenship and duties, extend sympathy to his widow and orphaned children, and authorize publication in city papers and presentation to the family. May 6 1900. Committee: JS HauIwer, W J Bohannon, L M Marshal.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen hot feet, itching and soreness. It claims to cure swelling, sweating, ingrown nails, blisters, corns and bunions and promises rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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