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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1871
Page
3
The Enquirer notes a severe drought across the county with water scarcity in town and countryside. Big Raccoon River levels drop to record lows while residents haul water for stock. Recent brief showers ease dust and offer temporary relief, prompting wishes for a heavy deluge.
A historical railway excursion departs Columbus on Wednesday October 18 heading via the Heo Line to Kansas City and St Louis with connections through Shelby and Athene. Tickets for the round trip go on sale 20 days prior at depots in Columbus and nearby cities. notices advise early mail reservations and accompanying guardians for minors.
Red Birds in Allensville offered to sell in large numbers at fair prices. Joux Down near Winton Sutton reports the largest turkey lot seen this year. The House of Winn & Co in Zales Ki advertises cheap goods. Warns to inspect homes for fire safety. A wagon accident near Hamdon causes injuries and a death. Divine services announced by Gov Davis in Rising Sun. Court adjourned to December 27, 1871 due to judge’s illness.
J. H. Putnpin of the Chilli cotte Advertiar and J. W. Newnan of the Portsmouth Times snr elected Senators in their respective districts. The Democrats of Jackson j county have elected J. R. Booth, Auditor, and B. Kahn, Representative.
The undersigned intends to sell or rent this store at Zaleski formerly used as a drug store. A stock of genuine drugs and merchandise to be sold at cost, with terms negotiable. Also listing lime for sale at farm and at Lantz and Pearree's Hardware Store.
A Virginia convention address extols Conservative control as the shield against Radical misrule. It claims Virginians govern themselves, cites absence of Ku Klux activity and taxes, and argues debt stems from West Virginia’s counties seceding from Virginia. The piece laments Reconstruction pressures and touts self-government as the key to stability.
A noisy 1872 page lists retail items and staples such as sugars, molasses, tea, candles, vinegar, and crackers alongside an extensive medical patent advert. It includes various shop names, product prices, and reference to Ayer s Medicines with a health focus and an attachment notice involving legal action. The text also contains horse shoeing guidance emphasizing proper care of the frog and cautions against red hot work.
Jr Daniel Parry of Boston models a bust of Horace Greeley. Also notes mention a Galveston field popcorn explosion from heat, plus assorted quirky items including a ship leaks proverb, Mrs Scott’s critique, a long-named New England hotel, a minor earthquake in Wilmington, and diverse agricultural and fair remarks from the era.
A Florida census entry describing a child as born in the pare lor and another as upstairs in North Carolina is not defamatory but adding the adjective Pennsylvania was ruled libelous. A Newcastle Delaware earthquake caused a loud tonal shock Monday. houses shook but property damage was nil.
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