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Newspaper

Democratic Enquirer

Location

Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1870

Page

2

County paper asks debts settled by February first

The official paper of the county appeals to subscribers advertisers and job workers to call and settle balances by February first to raise five hundred dollars. Those paying in advance for one year will receive the American Stock Journal free for a year as the third publication year closes January 12, 1870. It also reports Ohio Legislature adjournments with party officer elections and a hostile tone toward the Fifteenth Amendment.

American Stock Journal J. W. Bowen Ohio Senate Bergenit-at-Arme House E. T. Hall R. Warlhort Tudge GW. Tolinson Jackson B. P. Churchill Board of Public Works Russell H.C. Jones Jones Yentman Campbell Committee On Federal Relations Mr. Patta Dulin Ve Pampbell Committee On Federal Relations Yeas—Mosars Amos Bartram Boerscl Burt Corey Cowan Daugherty Keomitt Hibbs Holden Wubbell Hunt Jamison Jenner Lord Potts Prophet Winner Woodbridge Moswrs Bell Dunbar Orett Gatch Goepper E Howard Lends McKinney Olin Root Stimson Streator Wade Weebe Woodworth Yeatran H. C. Jones

Postmaster Appointed at Liverly Swan Township

A new post office named Liverly was established in Swan Township with Samuel S. Albin appointed postmaster. It is located at Albin’s residence near Gold’s store, about three miles northwest of the old Elk P.O. stand, following advocacy by Capt. John Witherspoon and political maneuvering involving Senator H. C. Jones.

Swan Township Liverly Samuel S. Albin Mr. Albin Q. A. Gold John Witherspoon H. C. Jones Washington Mr. Dimes P. O. Department Capt. Witherspoon Jones Ohio Senate P.O. Department Aiken's Mills Packard's

Labor protection sparks shift in American industry

A report by W. D. Kelly of Center and Grant Furnaces outlines a push for protective measures to develop a large domestic pig iron industry. He cites 300 percent growth since 1868 and argues that mutual resources, full supply for demand, and employment growth justify cautious support to avoid harming national industry. A committee including HLS Bundy and John Campbell will travel to Washington to advocate regional interests.

Lion Manuela Pourasoura A.mwetin Hanging Rock Iron Ohio Kentucky Wells A. Hutchins Thomas W. Means Hanging Rock American Iron and Steel Association Moana, Kylee Co Pine Grove Furnace Ohio Furnace Leela Iron and Mining Co Heela Furnace Union Iron Co Monina Marnace Washington Furnace Campbell, Mettugin Co Olive Furnace Hiram Campbell Mt. Vernon Means Russell & Means Bellefonte Furnace E. B Greene & Co Keystone Furnace Zaleski Furnace Jefferson Co Jefferson, Norton, Campbell & Co Gallin Purnave Star Furnace Co Star Furnace J. Paull & Co Bloom Furnace Lampton, Cro. &Co Star Furnave Palton Furnace Co Fulton Furnace Portsmouth Iron Co Portamouth Ashhind Furnes Co Oakland Furnace Buckeye Furnace Co Buck L. C. Damarin Willian M. Bolles Ils. Bundy A. B. Waters A. 8. Norton Isaac Brown John Campbell W. Culherson L. P.N. Smith United States Europe Langing Ruel Iran Piropo Perman Abenal Roy W. D. Kelly Beg Center and Grant Furnaces Center Hecla Veereer A.B. Waters Hls. Bundy John Menns Washington Wu. M. Bolles

An 1869-1870 New Year Reflection on Hard Times

A period summary laments 1860s troubles from tight money and high taxes, noting bondholders and government foes, with laborers poorer. It hopes 1870 brings more joy and health, despite ongoing bond-driven hardship, urging policy to favor white men and ignore racial issues.

Congress

Two Democratic Papers in This Senatorial District

An new Democratic paper The Crescent opens in Pomeroy with editors N B Srzxcen and H DeLona, praised in the Democratic Enquirer as a strong weapon against bondholders, plutocrats, and office holders. Readers in Meigs and Lamb areas urged to support the paper. a list of undelivered mail items from Zaleski, Ohio is also noted.

Pomeroy Crescent Democratic Enquirer United States National Bank Pomeroy N. B. Srzxcen H. DeLona New York Meigs Piper Melia Tle

Brunton's Wagon and Car Advertises Low Spring Wagon Prices

The notice touts Brunton's Wagon and Car for spring wagons and other vehicles with its own wagon and blacksmith shops. Emphasizes best materials, skilled work, low prices, and superior craftsmanship. Also mentions The Independent newspaper in New York City and a promised exchange, noting mixed feelings about the paper's politics and content.

Brunton

Denial and calls for investigation amid infant death rumors

A citizen denies personal and family involvement in the infant death case found in His township and challenges an investigation into the facts. The note claims the coroner's jury is the sole source of knowledge, while urging accountability for those spreading insinuations. The text then shifts to local politics and a court sentence. The article notes the removal of the carpet-bag Deputy Revenue Assessor of the Vinton Record and predicts a replacement, plus criticism of revenue laws. It reports David Lawrence’s conviction for barn theft and his transfer to the Columbus Penitentiary for one year.

Cornno Wyself Wiell Inl Scholls Joshi Mowalle, Jr theVinton Chillicothe William Mark Hon A. Pearce Congress David Lawrence Booth Columbus Lawrence

Subscriptions and holiday publication notes

The Marietta Times reports Hon. Lewis Anderton paid his subscription with 100 Thousand Rye Flour and advanced a barrel for this year. Some exchange papers skipped last week to let readers enjoy the holidays, which would hinder legal advertising. The paper deems suspension impossible for a week.

Marietta Times Lewis Anderton

Great Wine Maker and Grape Grower Ad Offers Shipping

Mr T B Davis of McArthur proclaims his Gooseberry Wing wine the best tasted and plans to ship a large lot to Bro Hood of Marietta Times. An illustrated publication promotion mixes in praise of two journals, touting practical farmer and family content for 1 per year, with a semi monthly issue. The offer promises a paper and a second titled journal for 2 25.

Ohio T. B. Davis McArthun Bro. W. ©. Hood T the Marietta Times Bro. Hood American Farrer Jr, Tiapootsee & Co Rochester New York

What a Man Knows and Writes Clearly in this Day

The passage argues that clear knowledge comes from careful training and asserts this is especially needed in the United States today. It emphasizes that even a well educated person may be ignorant in areas not properly learned, urging emphasis on precise, verified understanding.

United States

Weed as Bedding and Manure May Aid Animal Stables

The article notes tobacco stems used as animal bedding to repel vermin in stables and hen houses. It claims rotting stems turn into high quality manure, rich in fertilizer, returning nutrients to soil. It suggests the plant’s age in animal buildings may benefit livestock.

Frugal Rendering Method for Lard Preservation

Instructions describe frying lard with white lye to dissolve fat and create a preserved product. For fifty pounds of lard, two quarts of lye are mixed in the frying kettle, then leaf lard is cooked in the lye all day on a slow fire. A brown sediment forms at the bottom and a similar layer on top, which are removed to keep the lard from rancidity.

Post Office Letter List for McArthur Ohio 1870

A dated listing from McArthur Ohio shows names of individuals with letters remaining at the Post Office as of 1st 1870. Included are Samuel Appleman A S Roger Jacob Black J C Bishop Rauviah Corn L L Clemens James Gaul Matilda Garett J A Tijgina Hii Johnson Charles Johnson John Loving Isshella King Janes W Patterson Thomas Shipley Catherine Wilson George Washington Jon McLauglin PLN.

McArthur Samuel Appleman A.S. Roger Jacob Black J.C. Bishop Rauviah Corn L. L. Clemens James Gaullin Matilda Garett J. A. Tijgina Hii Johnson Charles Johnson John Loving Isshella King Janes W. Patterson Thomas Shipley Catherine Wilson George Washington Jon. McLaughlin PLN

Ancient Pound Cake Recipe From Faded OCR Fragments

fragmentary oven recipe describes a rich pound cake with raisins currants suet flour sugar lemon zest mace nutmeg ginger eggs and butter. instructions specify boiling a cloth tied cake six hours then a second butter and egg based cake baked an hour with wine and spices.

Wedding Etiquette Changes in Wing Customs

The card invitations should be issued three to four weeks before the marriage and provided by the bride's parents. Bridesmaids and groomsmen number four each, congratulations are for the reception, and guests leave visiting cards at large receptions. The bride and groom lead to the dining room for the cake cutting. the reception lasts the afternoon with possible dancing. departures signal guests to disperse. guests still observe the throwing of an old shoe for luck.

Risk of Great Eaters and Health

The text warns that extreme appetites signal disease rather than health. It notes that many dyspeptics are always hungry and suffer distress after eating, while healthy eaters balance intake. It explains that weight gain can reflect weak absorption and rising disease, leading to fatigue, obesity, and early death.

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