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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
2
Subscriptions by mail offer advance payment discounts and 58 percent savings. Democrats launch campaign at Hawilton with McLean the candidate rumored to rent his Washington residence but not sell it. Brazen satire questions Bryan’s hobby and jokes about a damaged toy.
The article notes a shrinking weekly financial metric and rising talk of free silver as a core Democratic theme. It contrasts current fears with Bryan era rhetoric, citing a drop from 191 to 123 in a key weekly figure and higher money per person before the 1896 nomination.
A 1599 dated letter quotes Secretary of State John Hay criticizing party leaders who hinder freedom and progress. It notes that many Ohio Democrats oppose the humiliation of the country and dishonor of the flag, asserting not all Democrats share the condemned stance.
August exports from this tariff-ridden country totaled 104,648,436 dollars, far above 1898 and 1897 figures and well above the 1894–1896 average. The writer notes that future Democratic speakers may claim protectionism harms foreign markets while wrecking domestic industries.
Sanford Barnes, nephew of W. P. Sanford, died at his Canton New York home on Wednesday September 20 1899 at age 54. The funeral was held Saturday at noon. Barnes had previously visited the county and was well known locally.
The piece argues against setting up Indian republics and warns proposed experiments in the Philippines would fail. It contends Americans should teach loyalty and defend the country’s aims in the Orient. It criticizes Bryanites and anti expansionists, noting western prosperity and loyalty to the flag.
An OCR fragment mentions Cascareta and Candy Cacharcic claiming to cure constipation with a druggist money back offer. Details are fragmentary, with no clear date or party names.
The Defiance county Republican convention gathered in Defiance, with broad county representation and strong support for Wm McKinley and Republican principles. Candidates named included W C Burke for representative, George Elliott for treasurer, J H Iferd Jr for clerk of courts, John A Sarvis for recorder, M E Wilson for prosecuting attorney, John O Fisher for commissioner, and B D Lintz for infirmary director. The ticket, praised as one of the strongest, was to unify party forces for the 1900 campaign.
Miss Rose Markley daughter of Mr and Mrs R Markley of Harrison street wed William Feary of Garrett Indiana in a 4 PM Wednesday ceremony performed by Rev Spannuth with ring service. Attendants Miss Rose Hildebrand and John Markley. About fifty guests attended. they wish happiness for the couple.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gates of Toledo visit Mrs Gates parents Mr and Mrs Geo Mack. Fred Motherspaugh spends days in Bryan Mes. Join Wagner of The Bend visits Mrs Biderman and Mrs Geo Wagner. C V Moate Miss Lilly Richardson and Mr and Mrs Wm Moats attend Hicksville fair. Misa Beda Baverd on vacation at home. Misa Acosta Moehle returns to Chicago. Mrs Kate Motherspaugh to sell Sept 28 then visit Iowa. James Rainal of Montana staying with parents. Charley Kintner’s new house nearly finished. Mrs Dan Kintner and Curtis of Defiance visit Jacob Kintner.
A dated ad urges readers to choose Grain-O instead of coffee. It promotes Grain-O as a pure grain beverage that is healthful, invigorating, and appetizing, with a rich seal brown color and a coffee like taste. It appeals to both adults and children and notes a price around 25 cents.
The Toledo Blade reports the Postmasters' association closed its sessions Tuesday with talks by Congressman Southard and others on rural free delivery. Officers were elected from several counties, and the by laws committee recommended permanent status, full eligibility for Northwestern Ohio postmasters, and a $1 membership fee. The New Bavaria German Reformed church was rededicated on Sunday.
Thursday, Freetan Wisler of Tiffin township shipped a carload of prime watermelons to Toledo. This appears to be the first such shipment from the county, with melons averaging over 25 pounds. Wisler plans to focus on melon cultivation, believing the business can be profitable with proper care and right varieties.
An advertisement promotes No To Bac as a cure to quit tobacco, claiming it makes men strong and full of vigor. It offers booklets and samples free with purchase options from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
The piece argues that Republican tariff and monetary policy boosted US prosperity after 1896. It cites McKinley’s victory, rising industry, farm prices, and new investments, asserting abundant money and gold reserves. George E. Roberts notes US gold and bullion totals near $985 million as of June 1899.
The piece argues against the 1896 Republican victory on money and finance, tracing the McLean platform from Zanesville to endorse free silver at 16 to 1. It quotes Bryan on foreign votes and warns of expansion, noting July 1898 U.S. failures and liabilities as fruits of McKinleyism.
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