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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1884
Page
1
Editorial notes critique the internal revenue system, arguing whiskey taxes burden consumers and seed a monopoly strong enough to influence Congress. It also discusses labor impact, tobacco regulation, and the broad costs of enforcement, alongside tales of the double hanging and political commentary from the era.
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An expansive notice extols Napoleon's premier business block run by J. Saur known as the Little Dutchman. It highlights a grand three story drug and book house with crystal and golden mortars, a vast show parlor, extensive stock of medicines, books, stationery, and fancy goods, plus a bustling news depot and decorative paper works.
The News Journal notes Allen G. Thurman as a central figure in defending democracy against party machines. It portrays Thurman rallying masses, opposing old relics, and guiding a populist surge that made democracy the nationwide majority for a decade.
Conversation with Mr. Heller of Napoleon touches on tariff policy and the Morrison Bill. He argues for fair treatment of agricultural interests, repeal of wool duties, and equal reduction across sectors, noting 1865 high tariffs and 1888 wool duty. Also includes animal intelligence anecdotes and a domestic vignette about a couple debating providence and Eve.
The sheriffs from Henry, Cleverland, Ucking, Lorain, and Wayne counties have called a state convention to meet in Columbus on the first Thursday in August to organize a county officials group. Communications warn Sawyer of Cleveland, Ohio, and other sheriffs to attend.
The Bucklin Arnica Salve is advertised as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises to cure piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by J C Baur.
An elderly Harrisburg man Edward Shepherd credits Electric Bitters with curing a long running leg infection after doctors warned of bone scraping or amputation. He used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklin’s Arnica Salve, purchased at J.C. Baur, and reports his leg is sound again.
Ohio delegates to the national wool growers convention held a caucus and agreed to back no candidate for any office unless committed to restoring the 1867 wool tariff. They claim over 1,000,000 pounds of wool and 2,000,000 votes give the wool growers power. They note gold production has declined over 26 years from about 145 million to 108 million dollars last year.
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