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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1872
Page
3
The item appears as a noisy OCR folk record with scattered names and stray terms. It mentions a perfume shop, a wool mill, carbolic acid misuse, and a comic act, along with various misread names and places, producing a fragmented snapshot of local commerce and entertainment.
Local notice urges readers to visit Richmond and Hulin to buy farm tools and warming implements at low prices, touting a wide range of goods. A town school examination and exhibition at Selina Tons Hall last week impressed with orderly conduct, strong performances by students, and praise for Superintendent Mr Bovines and the teaching staff.
W. W. Brandup, Auditor of Vinton county, will accept thanks for a copy of the 18th Annual report of the State Commissioner of Common Schools for the school year ending August 187d. Township clerks will call at the Auditor's office to obtain copies of the Senate and House Journal to which they are entitled.
The fragment summarizes contents of a June Phronological Journal issue, noting its fifty fourth volume completion, advertisements for July volume, subscriptions, and premiums. It mentions political candidates like Cranis Govan for Clerk of Court, and references local auctions, lumber sales, and various medicinal products including Holloway's Pills and Speers Port Grape Wine.
A preview of a new society novel by DT B Peterson & Bros Philadelphia announces the forthcoming publication. Includes details on formatting, pricing, and distribution. Mentions illustrations by Edward D Honey and anticipated editions. Also notes related works and author credibility with references to other popular titles.
Announcement of removal from Old Brick Corner to a new room in Will's Now Building on Main Street. Storekeeper Gowwine promises a wide assortment of drugs medicines paints books stationery and wines with prescription fulfillment and reasonable prices. He invites old customers and new patrons to visit and inspect the improved stock.
A handwritten note from T Davis and Family of McArthur Iowa May 29 1873 thanks local citizens for extraordinary efforts in saving their house and furniture from spreading flames. The card extols neighbors and telegraph operators, advertises services, and invites readers to contact General Passenger Agent for further information about travel connections and routes via Burlington.
Fragmentary ad offering Christian Union Hymn Books, with mail order options and engraving for a state capital scene. Mentions prices, local agent opportunity for 50 cents, and address in Columbus Ohio.
A fragmented report describes emigration toward the southwest, listing names and land offers. It mentions Loomrorddlt pricing, a Furnlay and Brooquia parent, and a fast rail or wagon route through Minstovvel toward Vinttay Indian Territory, with references to Lea destination and a large land sale under various local place names.
The Dry Goods House of T. A. Martin & Son announces a grand assortment of stylish, substantial goods for spring. Readied lines include Ladies garments and accessories such as lace insertions collars gloves parasols hair oils perfumery and a wide men’s department with collars ties bows shirts cuffs and hats.
A fragment outlines government excesses and excesses of power, noting misuses and violations. It mentions a law passed by the legislature prohibiting cutting timber on certain lands when the value of timber exceeds thirty five dollars. The text reflects concern over national and international tensions and the administration’s perceived overreach.
The article notes Radical members of the North Carolina Legislature and others challenging the War and Navy Departments over alleged five year overspending of 138 million dollars for political purposes. Congressman Beck of Kentucky presses the charge as Butler Banks Dines Dickey and others debate the issue without direct denial.
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