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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary notice from The Northwest describes a biography piece on Magoleen and mentions vandalism incidents. Limited legible details indicate a local interest item with no clear date or full names available.
Saur and Balsley, proprietors of the Drug Book and Paint House of the Northwest, advertise their pledge to faithful service with the three graces greatest variety lowest prices finest quality. They offer drugs medicines trusses wallpaper curtains paints oils brushes and a full book and stationery department. They promote a large paint stock and claim century‑long reputation for freshness and value.
The dispatch exposes a Republican bid to boost canal tolls by paying out bounties for new boats. Collectors, led by Flickinger, allegedly diverted funds and submitted false tolls while lawmakers debate legality and ethics amid accusations of public works corruption.
A blend of editorial snippets discusses salt tariffs and their impact on farmers, urging neutralization of imported salt duties to lower costs. Mentions dairy interests, cattle, and calls for tariff reform to aid agri businesses, with examples from political and economic debate of the time.
Fragmentary letter cites use of Electria Bit medicine with claimed cures for malaria kidney liver and other disorders. Includes hostile political snippets and anecdotal testimonials from D I Wilcoxnon of Horse Care Kyadda and Frankie Pyleom Cleveland.
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