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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1885
Page
1
A Democratic primary notice dated Monday April 6 1885 calls voters to elect ten officials on the general election day Tuesday October 6 1888 inciting candidates for One Representative One Treasurer One Prosecuting Attorney One Commissioner One Infirmary Director and One Coroner in Teasschsaone county.
Napoleon eyes brisk spring and summer construction with extensive exterior and interior work planned. Saur’s Paint and Book Depot promotes broad stock of paints, wallpapers, brushes, and drugs as buyers anticipate a busy season and rising prices.
A chaotic collection of candidate names and calls for Democratic primary selections across multiple counties. Entries announce renominating bids for County Commissioner, County Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, Street Commissioner, and Township Treasurer, with dates around April and March and references to county and township caucuses and elections. The text lists numerous individuals such as Murnane, Zrenawy, Marion, and Peter Schaal, among others, urging readers to participate in the upcoming primary process.
Readable notices show township Democratic caucuses set in Ridgeville Damascus Monroe Marion Harrison and Liberty townships with dates in March and April 1885 for nominating officers and placing nominations, with local orders and locations listed. Also mentions unrelated notices about clothing, hats, and a political commentary.
A period missive lambasts Census Bureau waste and delays claiming billions spent yield no usable results. It also rails at Postmaster General Wilcox and cabinet members, denouncing patronage, lingering post offices, and Bobby Tite’s controversial tenure amid political turmoil.
Report from Cabarrus County near Concord describes a long-dormant mine reopened when Robert Paul washed earth from its mouth. He netted 826 dollars from one cartful of gravel and considered selling 2000 bushels of earth at 50 dollars per bushel. The tale notes early NC gold history and a 28 pound nugget then record large finds elsewhere. Assistant Secretary E. D. Clark died after pneumonia relapse.
Union delegates meet in New Straitville on March 18 to end a prolonged strike. After a thorough inquiry, the vote declined, but the tunnel project remains halted for two months. About 2000 workers from the region face unemployment, with 300 from Nelsonville district seeking new jobs while Bristol tunnel repairs delay activity in Shawnee and nearby towns.
German Day at the Exposition drew about 10,000 attendees in New Orleans. German Consul John Krutschmidt opened the program featuring Mexican band music and organ recitations. Guests included U.S. officers. a telegram extended birthday wishes to Emperor William.
A humorous church fair exchange shows a young lady asking Mr. Smith how to compute the percentage of a sale. He replies that such transactions fall outside his field, noting the distinction between percentage and a trivial amount, in a playful legal-linguistic manner.
Evandel Urbana Ohio early today as Gannon & Co. livery stable and adjoining properties burned. Thirty seven horses perished in the flames along with vehicles and harnesses. Losses include building, stock, and insured amounts. Fire suspected incendiary with several Kentucky thoroughbreds among the casualties.
An old advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sore throats ulcers and rashes with a money back guarantee. It also notes wartime church erection statistics across the United States in 1884 with breakdowns by denomination and nationality.
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