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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1870
Page
2
June 22 1870 notice from Eilitor W Bowen outlines Democratic state ticket. reads like a political update in the McArthur edition with emphasis on party lineup. The fragment names include a local editor and a political party ticket for the state race.
A public editorial argues for cutting taxes as war expenditures fade, urging precise scrutiny of tax bills to exempt necessities, curb luxury taxes, and end elective burdens. It calls for lobby reform, frugal government, and accountability to reduce taxes nationwide. It condemns war-time financing and advocates proposing a fair tax system aligned with national prosperity.
A city visitor notes the Dry Goods House of W F Felton & Son invitingly, praising the season’s assortment and low prices. The writer then vents rage about government, white and Black labor tensions, claiming Black people drive whites from work and mock white institutions.
The House of Dan Winn & Bios urges customers to shop for dress goods and many necessary items before the Fourth of July. Visit DAN. WL & Bios. first for bargains and selections.
The ad argues for the universal use of Ayer Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds and consumption while weaving in a racist political stance about Black voters. It claims white men are granting voting rights and calls for racial seating equality on trains.
The quarterly session of the Board of Commissioners notes proposals sealed for painting and repairing the county court house and schools. New estimates and specifications were ordered for work. Notices were issued to receive proposals to erect bridges with stone abutments across Pancheon Park Bucenan Creek and Big Bucenan Creek at Eakin's Mills. Adjourned.
The Ath ens Journal reports ongoing tariff disputes with other Republican papers, noting broad Republican opposition to high tariffs and bitter internal battles among Radical journals. The Lenox region court docket lists cases including John Bonner v. Administrator and a receivership report for Eagle Furnace Estate with final accounts due, plus several continued actions and a $500 recognizance in a shooting case.
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