Doctor Cupid and the cure claims of Favorite Prescription
A physician professor promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for hysteria and other female nervous disorders. The ad-like piece touts cures, testimonials from Mrs Jones and Mrs Effie Walls, and a money-back offer up to $3,000 if original signs of testimonials cannot be shown.
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Cupid
Dispensary Medical Association
Dr. Pierce
Iruggist
United States
Renge
Effie Walls
Chelsea, Mich
Martha D. Bruce
Rochester
Wash
Iso
Crescent News Attacks Judge Hubbard in Bond Controversy
The Crescent News campaigns against Judge W H Hubbard over Maumee river bridge bonds. It accuses the paper of vilification and questions its motive while defending Judge Hubbard and his city solicitor actions in the bond suit.
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Tax Crescent News
Maumee River
Judge Hubbard
Defiance County Voters Debate the Single Tax Issue
The piece argues that if Tom L. Johnson gains control of the legislature Ohio would enact the single tax. Henry George Jr. backs the policy alongside Johnson and critics say it amounts to land socialism. The author warns of government ownership of land and other private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Henry George Jr
Johnson
Mr. George
Single tax theory sparks debate on socialism in Ohio
A local discussion questions applying single tax theory as a first step toward socialism, arguing Ohio is not ready for such a shift. The remark highlights concerns about economic reform and public readiness in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hanna Easy Winner
Senator Foraker in an interview in Washington says a Republican plurality under 100000 would be a defeat. He says Ohio Democrats are in disarray after the state convention. He forecasts Hanna's joint-ballot majority in the legislature around 30 to 40, noting 35 last year.
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Senator Foraker
Washington, D.C
Ohio
Johnson
Hanna
Dr Whitlock Named Presiding Elder Of Findlay District
Dr E D Whitlock pastor of St Pauls M E church was advanced to presiding elder of the Findlay district after the Central Ohio conference session in Findlay. In thirty years in ministry he has served top posts and overseen over 100 new members this past year. He will relocate to Fosteria, moving next week to assume duties in his new field.
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E. D. Whitlock
St. Paul’s
M. E
The
Express
Whitlock
Fostoria
Dr Slocums Book On Maumee River Basin
Dr C E Slocum of this city is completing History of the Maumee River Basin a major scholarly work covering about 6500 square miles draining into the Maumee. The volume includes an informative chart and vivid descriptions of the region’s geology and past human history, held in high regard by leading scientists and historians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Slocum
Maumee River
Slocum
Free medical adviser offer from Dr Pierce
Great medical work offered at no cost with over a thousand pages and 700 illustrations. Free shipment upon stamps to cover mailing. cloth-bound volume 1 cent stamps. paper cover 21 stamps. Address R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
Dr Slocum's Ohio History Book Praised For Clarity and Detail
The work is described as highly important among Ohio writings with exact maps and charts. Dr Slocum is praised for careful method, lucid style, and about two hundred engravings including photographs of Northwest historic sites. Defiance is highlighted for its rightful place in regional history.
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Ohio
Slocum
Northwest
Vote for Hay Seen as Endorsement of Times
Democratic leaders steer Tom Johnson to pressure county officials while pushing single tax on farm lands and urban homes. Farmers and workers questioned support for such a system as the party aims to whip critics and silence talk of county conventions. Local opinion judges former infirmary director Spangler, suggests Welker as alternative, and honors W. H. McClintock for political obsequies of several party figures.
Democratic critics of labor hold court in Napoleon and Montpelier
The piece notes that figures named Hanna Herrick and Harding oppose union labor. It mentions Tom L Johnson profiting from steel and street railways and barring union workers. Hanna M T Herrick Senator W G Harding speak at fairgrounds Montpelier Sept 30 and Napoleon Oct 1. Assorted local commentary follows Asa Toberan from Tiffin and Bill Hill of Highland.
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Hanna, Herrick and
Harding
Napoleon
Tom L. Johnson
M. A. Hanna
M. T. Herrick
W.G. Harding
Fairgrounds
Montpelier
Noor
Island Park politics and Hocking Valley miners clash
Tex L Johnson faces opposition amid Hocking Valley miners protests over union labor. Crescent News questions Defiance county's stance while discussing Island Park nominations and local politics. Voters weigh Welker versus Spangler as in county commission race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex L. Johnson and Clark
Hocking Valley
Johnson
The Crescent News Views on Franchise Purchase
The Crescent News argues that a man who seeks to buy a franchise is a worse enemy of free government. It notes Democratic leaders avoid Island Park convention talk and cites Zeno Miller’s alleged $2500 price for a representative nomination. Iris claims Kehnast would oppose $50,000 bonds. the bond issue was crafted in the bank’s private office where he served as vice president.
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Bill Hill
Island Park
Buck
Dave Hill
Tennyson
The
Crescent News
Zeno Miller
Iris
Kehnast
Democratic
Defiance County
Maumee River
Tom L. Johnson
United States
Johnson
E. B. Finley
Bucyrus
Calvin Brice
Demented Trooper and Bond Case Fallout
The Crescent-News notes a bond settlement possible at 60 percent was missed due to political ties. It details Samuel Bannister of Troop B, 4th U.S. Cavalry, going insane in the Philippines, later discharged, then disappearing after returning to Ohio. His brother in Payne, Ohio, is also untraceable. Relatives may contact attorney Geo. W. Killey to obtain his discharge papers.
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Samuel Bannister
U.S. Cavalry
Philippines
Calimake
Fornia
California
Payne
Paulding County
Ohio
Banister
Geo. W. Killey
Killey
Secretary of War
Bannister
Chicago
Mr. Killey
Defiance County Democrats Face Criticism Amid Island Park Controversy
The Crescent News condemns Defiance County Democrats for patronage and snipe hunts at Island Park where seventy kegs and over fifteen beer barrels were sold. It notes support for Kehnast's savings bank and rails at political favors while reporting a severe injury to Lyman Moon and the Henry County Republican convention endorsing Roosevelt Hanna Foraker and a slate led by John Vogt.
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Island Park
Crescent
Henry County
Napoleon
John Vogt
Roosevelt
Hanna
Foraker
Henry Buckley
M. E. Rand
Asher Fizer
Homer L. House
John Nischwitz
Reunion and travel notices for fraternal meetings and bankers events
Wabash announces reunion travel to Chattanooga with September 17 sale date and return by September 30. Baltimore Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows sale September 18–20 with round trip to Baltimore by September 28. American Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco with October 7–16 sale and final return by November 20. Direct rail or rail plus steam routes priced at 71.80 or 84.80 with stopovers allowed in Colorado Texas Wyoming and California within 30 days of sale.
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Baltimore
Grand Lodge Order of Odd Fellows
San Francisco
Cal
American Bankers’ ' association _ meeting
Portland
Shasta
Colorado
Texas
Wyoming
California
Route to Columbus via Hocking Valley trains praised
The notice extols the best route to Columbus and central southern Ohio points through Toledo or Fostoria and by the Hocking Valley line. It highlights newly acquired high class coaches and palace cars, a smooth roadbed, and urges travelers to avoid the Wabash or B. & C. ticket agents as they will route via the Hocking Valley.
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Columbus
Lancaster
Logan
Athens
Wellston Jackson
Gallipolis
Middleport
Pomeroy
Central
Ohio
Toledo
Fostoria
Hocking Valley Lynes
Ptheee Oe
Wabash
Hock Ng Valley
The Johnson Convention in Democratic Senate Fight
Delegates clash over nominations with N D Baker praising Clarke and C E Belcher backing J J Lentz. Speakers attack Clarke as a gold bug, salute Bryan era loyalty, and rail against party dissent. W P Huntington and E B Finley push back, while the crowd cheers and jeers shape the convention’s fate.
Danger of Johnsonism in Ohio politics drives voter turnout
The Ironton Register argues the decisive factor in the Ohio race is Republican voters turning out. It notes past shifts in party plurality, warns against overconfidence, and urges every Republican to cast their ballot to enfeeble Johnson and secure a nationwide Republican victory.
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Johnson
Daugherty
Columbus
Ohio
Ironton Register
Reduced rail fare special coast to coast October 7 to 16
Nickel Plate offers greatly reduced round trip rates between San Francisco and Los Angeles from October 7 through October 16 with return validity until November 30. Tickets include stopover privileges and special features available via A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind.
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Nickel Plate Road
Michigan
Wisconsin
Asterlin
Tpa
Ft. Wayne
Fostoria
San Francisco
Los Angeles
A Asterlin
T P A
Ft Wayne
Ind
Excursion to Chicago Tickets Offered by Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces round trip excursion tickets to Chicago at 175 dollars. Special train from Defiance departs 2 12 a m. Return on the Chicago 8 pm Sunday train or the Chicago 8 pm Monday train, October 1903.
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Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Defiance
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Tuere
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Johnson Camp
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Schultz
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State Board of Public Works
Cleveland
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Lyman Moon
Noble Township
Dr. Belau
Wabash Rates
Wilders Brigade
Chattanooga
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Clarke
Bryan
C. E. Belcher
Lawrence County
J.J. Lentz
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Putnam County
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Ulric Sloane
C. P. Salen
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General Assembly
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Milton Turner
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Democratic Party
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Maumee
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Amlekeville
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Clark
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