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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1891
Page
8
The page contains loan ads and notices from Napoleon Ohio including John Balcom agent listings, Beard Bros pickup, thanks for Frank Coe Sr illness and death, legal note discussion in Hilborn v Wilson, wheat crop yields from several farmers, and a call to vote on water works bonds. Also includes humorous quotes about returns and a syrup promo. The election to day section urges voters to support water works bonds totaling 40,016 dollars.
Odd notices and brief items from Napoleon and Henry County include misread ads about furniture, a cattle price call for 1000 veal calves, and teachers examination dates. Local court at Hayes vs Bogart over a corn dispute leads to a brief violator arrest and bail. Speeches mention wheat prices, county comparisons, and a Choate Post trip to Detroit with parade instructions.
Personal property assessors report 82 207 acres in wheat in Henry County for the year 1801 24 783 acres sown and 312 996 bushels harvested at about 12 bushels per acre If trends hold the total wheat output may reach 205 175 bushels doubling 1890 figures Farmers would earn 805 175 if wheat brings a dollar a bushel or 44 140 at the 1801 average indicating Henry County's rise as a leading agricultural area
The hunting party of leading citizens formed a club and elected Captain David Halter, quartermaster Dr. Talbott, head cook O. W. Jackson, officer of the day A. J. Ulrich, chaplain Rey T. B Campbell, secretary James Ketter, treasurer David Wilson, chief engineer C. S. Miller, and crack shot T. H. Campbell. Officers serve one year and merit is the criterion. Also note fall meat at reduced prices at Pohlman’s Meat Market.
A Napolean town page reports gravel road workers marching Monday morning, forming a strike mood over pay. They accepted a compromise to haul four loads daily at a reduced rate, ending the dispute and restoring harmony between employer and workers.
Friday evening at the Bulk-Head Broast mill near Napoleon a damaged mill race dam caused water to surge toward the factory. Workers quickly built a wooden dam and canvas to halt the flow, preventing a shutdown of over a week while awaiting repairs. The break, tied to the 1877 race, prompted plans for a permanent rebuild after busy order books. In other items, Geary's Monstrous 10 cent Shows promoted a one day Napoleon appearance with Big Soslo and Strong Man. Cattle, crop notes, and local market notices followed alongside spring chicken ads from O F Pohlman’s market.
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