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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1885
Page
1
The readable portion hints at a 19th century public notice about advertisements and marriage events. It mentions local postmen, conveyance of notices, and references to courts or authorities, with unclear dates and names obscured by OCR. The fragment preserves an emphasis on public notices and advert placements.
The Napoleon area anticipates extensive building and renovations in 1886 with new homes and commercial projects, plus widespread decorative upgrades. Saur Drug and Paint Store promotes colored paints and wallpaper, while Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised for general use. An old law on sale of intoxicants near institutions is clarified, and a local tale recounts Clurths Halliday returning from Central America after a railroad venture collapse.
Vice President Hendricks spoke to the Hay State club at the Parker House banquet. He praised civil service reform, recounted efforts to speed land patents, and urged bureau and clerk accountability while defending a fair share of honors for both parties and stressing reform over partisan control.
A verbose, era-tinged piece analyzes turmoil within Republican ranks amid post election tensions. It contrasts Gen Beatty's stance on Black voters, discusses Northern Republican views, and notes shifting party loyalties. Separate items cover Senate staff reductions, budget cuts, and tariff arguments highlighting protectionist critique and farmer interests.
The piece argues against washing sheep before shearing, calling the practice an old relic. It claims unwashed wool preserves fiber elasticity and reduces brittleness, noting moth absence in unwashed wool and tying washing to lower quality, with remarks from the Wool Journal and a New York museum curiosity item list. It ends with a mention of the GA R having over 300,000 members.
A spring chicken escaped a soup wagon on Main Street Chattanooga and damaged expensive goods in Hew into dehing store, valued at 3150. The store owner sued the chicken owner and won damages plus costs. The defendant appealed but faced likely costs around 284, including lawyers fees.
A list of ministers from Corydon Port Stevenson New Bern Hingham and other towns credits Tron Bitters with general health benefits and specific cures. Rev EA Spring says it aids general rehealth and relief, Rev Jas McCarty reports curing severe dyspepsia and adds twenty five pounds, Rev Offty calls it one of the best medicines, and Rev Whitney notes strength after lung fever. The piece touts broad clergyman endorsement across states and cites widespread local cures amid cholera fears.
A Toledo Blade reply accuses Democrats of failing to submit a license proposition to the people, while listing votes and party roles. It contends Democrats altered power to place blame on Republicans, who allegedly blocked license support and stalled the amendment.
A discussion on how parental speech shapes children’s character cites a Chicago family mocked by neighbors for constant criticism. The piece warns mothers to avoid moral decay and notes Madison’s State University awarding a degree to Postmaster General Vilas amid a nod to urban population figures.
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