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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
7
Nover thousand tons of meteoric dust settle on Earth yearly and the planet’s increase will create new land area. A cautious note advises against immediate real estate bets on upcoming surface gains. An unrelated ad touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia with claims of rapid, systemic effects.
Washington’s centennial will be celebrated on October 1 1919. Dated October 5 the joint rebate event near Ada between Governor Campbell and Senator McKinley is noted with public planning details.
The piece reports on Lucas County Democrats nominating a county ticket with names like Rep. Bath Bey Weekerly, and notes their aim for victory. It discusses tariff legislation, public relief claims, and criticism of the Republican administration in Washington. It also cites a Columbus Dispatch dispatch about government clerks exploiting sick leaves for pay.
Bon who, Warner delivers energetic speech on tariff reform at court house. He argues the nation watches Ohio and Iowa, cites corn crop distress, rising monopolies, and costly tariffs as burdening laborers. He contrasts luxury of business elites with rural producers, urging Democrats to contest McKinley era power.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat catarrh by internal and topical use. It touts a blend of ingredients, asserts quick relief, and invites readers to send for a free booklet. Sold by druggists with a listed price in Ohio and Michigan.
Representative J P Myers, a farmer and teacher, leads a Democratic ticket praising his education and advocacy for the poor. Levi King is highlighted as a capable farmer candidate, with broad support and amiable conduct. Treasurer John Groth is commended for nonpartisan service and trustworthiness. Prosecuting Attorney Jos P Ragan is endorsed for proven legal ability and broad support in Henry County.
The county Democratic convention backed Berry Wisterhaus’s bid for literary director, praising his long loyalty and broad appeal. Five nominees were presented, with Wisterhaus seen as best to preserve party harmony and win in November amid strong local support.
A jumble of political barbs and small-town anecdotes outlines the Nor’Westers scene. It mocks a New York governor candidate Tacob Fanett, reflects on campaign zeal, school openings, and a Toledo marriage tale, then pivots to Napoleon and Defiance gossip, a Delsarte system critique, and Charley Evers’s encounter with wedding-brokers, all through a satirical, local lens.
An administrator for the estate of a deceased person from Henry County Ohio is appointed. The dated notice is the 16th day of December in the year indicated, with details obscured in the fragment.
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