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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1884
Page
1
The fragment outlines pricing for local service with advance rates and seating terms. It mentions regional rates per seat and references a local station. The text is partial and lacks clear names, dates, or a complete event.
In Napoleon the Golden Mortar atop a three story brick block marks the town’s oldest business. J. C. Saar, known as the Little Dutchman, runs a vast drug and books store with a grand parlor and extensive show windows. The Crystal Mortar greets arrivals on Parry street, while the store offers medicine, wallets, cigars, lighting, wall paper, book stock, and a full news depot. The piece also notes spring farming hopes, corn as the valley’s staple, and the growing interest in tile drainage and county fair planning.
A late 19th century notice outlines a proposed tax act imposing annual assessments on liquor sellers, detailing rates by beverage type and penalties for noncompliance. The measure sets due dates, audit powers, and enforcement sides including fines, imprisonment, and revenue allocations. It also discusses operations on Sundays and prescription controls, with the act taking effect in April 1884.
A Cortland New York man Clinton Rindge killed himself after his son William suffered kidney and liver disease. Physicians feared no recovery, but the sister used a remedy to revive him. The report links the family tragedy to Bright's disease and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a life-saving treatment.
Alf Burnett the oldest actor on the American stage died suddenly of heart disease at his Cincinnati home at 4 o clock this morning. Born in London in 1824, he came to America in 1837 and to Cincinnati later. He began as a humorist in 1856 and remained before the public, recently appearing at the Harris museum.
By luck or open air exercise and diet neglect, the entire body wanes in winter. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as the spring remedy to purify the blood, invigorate the system, stimulate the liver, and restore health and vigor.
An Irishman and a Scotchman sued out final naturalization papers before Judge Ewing. Asked if renouncing loyalty to Britain and becoming a citizen, the Irishman replied yes. The judge asked about the form of government. The Irishman said Tam, a republican form. Asked what if Democrats ruled, he quipped it would be a good deal better, drawing laughter in the courtroom.
A new home for old and decrepit Confederate veterans has recently been established near New Orleans under the auspices of the Associations of the Sons of Tennessee and Northern Virginia, serving survivors with care and support.
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