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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1870
Page
1
Messy OCR text touts saving time and money for readers with promises to reach thousands of people instantly. It hints at marketing services for selling, renting, and promoting a farm family, though incomprehensible phrases obscure concrete details.
A poetic look at watchmaking notes the intricate gears and vast revolutions of a timepiece. It explains how the main wheel turns four times in a day and details yearly counts for each wheel, revealing the hidden labor behind every tick.
Specimens of a new silver coinage have been struck at Philadelphia in denominations of 10 25 and 40 cents. Three specimens of each denomination have been submitted to the Treasury for approval. The standard value is reduced to align with current currency for immediate use in place of the 10 25 and 50 cent notes.
Boston plans removal of the first bell cast in the city by Paul Revere in 1789 from the old Cockerel church belfry on Hanover Street. The note contrasts Boston's talk of love for its past with its gentle reproach of other cities over similar displays.
The Titusville Herald notes Cleveland, a dominant oil hub, handled about one third of crude shipments from the oil regions for four months ending April 30. The city received 70,000 more barrels than New York or Pittsburgh combined, underscoring its pivotal position in the industry.
The May 1st interest obligation on bonds is about twenty five million dollars. The figure reflects the ongoing cost of debt service facing the issuer this year.
A Maine resident faced a wreck when a bulky horse bolted on the highway, toppled the wagon, and threw the owner. He sat amid the wreck, read several chapters from a pocket Testament, then repaired the damage, harnessed the horse, and continued on his way triumphantly.
Insruan argues that the 1870 income tax will rise compared with 1869. The piece contends radicals lower burdens only by reducing business and raising taxes, leaving the masses not grateful for these legacies.
Wisconsin papers hail Oconomowoc thirty miles from Milwaukee as the fisher ma’s paradise. The town lies between two lakes with a nine or ten foot fall connecting them, and within twelve miles lie about twenty lakes ranging from one to three miles in length.
Secretary Boutwell plans to send a coinage bill to Congress to consolidate all laws on the subject. The proposal includes dispensing with the silver dollar.
The Ohio Democracy declares federal power limited to the Constitution and demands strict construction. It denounces tariffs favoring monopolies, calls for tax and land reforms, condemns federal mismanagement, and endorses homestead protections. It praises Allen G. Merritt and Congress members for defending Democratic principles and invites all Ohio voters to back the ticket.
A Black man attacked a girl named Huger Smith near Morse s Mills in Union County New Jersey. He tied her to a tree overnight, robbed her, and threatened to burn her with turpentine. He was chased by Chief Keron, identified as George Albert though known as William Henry, and committed to Elizabeth jail.
Former Ohio governor Wilson Shannon remains living in Lawrence Kansas as unrest and local memory keep his legacy in view. The note highlights his residence and continued presence in the area.
A reflection on how cheerful homes nurture children. It argues that smiles replace harsh words and fault finding, noting children mirror present mood and seek happiness. Parents should talk kindly to their kids, especially the youngest, to foster joy at home.
A handwritten remedy combines slippery elm bark licorice and other ingredients with molasses for a cough cure. The article then pivots to political opinion, praising Kansas land opportunities for emigrants and sharply condemning the Democratic Party, with quotes from Cleveland Leader and Plain Dealer regretting its strength.
Fowls exposed to dampness are apt to be troubled with catarrh which will run to croup if not attended to. Red pepper mixed with soft feed several times a week will remove the cold. Pulverized chalk cures diarrhoea, a disorder caused by lack of variety in food or too much green food.
The Democracy of Ohio presents John H. Fleaton of Belmont as a stern incorruptible Democrat and best possible nominee for Comptroller of the Treasury. He is described as fully competent for the duties and expected to perform with credit to himself and the party if elected.
An attempt at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Philadelphia to back President Grant's policy failed as the Assembly asserted the church has no role in politics. The piece laments political preachers and urges the Presbyterians to focus on spiritual guidance to restore faith among congregants.
Cutworms are damaging corn crops in Ross County with reports of widespread feeding. Farmers report reduced yields as infestations persist into the growing season.
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