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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1848
Page
3
Fragmented 19th century article portrays a speech denouncing treachery in politics and urging national unity. It highlights calls to preserve the Constitution and Union, warning against disunion, and echoes Irish relief sentiment with praise for aid and emigration outcomes.
Market notes from Cincinnati and New York dated October 19 1848 show prices for commodities like flour corn oats beef cattle hogs and various grasses and seeds. Prices include Pearls Foice 3 750 and 93 50 per bushel for some grains with wheat at 73 cents per bushel. Western pork prices around 3 254 to 3 374 and whiskey at 94 cents per gallon. Market activity is described as heavy with more sellers than buyers in New York.
Reports from Ohio campaign items note Cols Weller Morgan and Lawler addressing Democracy supporters in Allen County at the Court House on Saturday evening and again in Wapankenheta and Section 10, with turnout calls. Also mentions Pennsylvania news and Canal Commissioner race results showing a 3,000 majority for Painter, Governor race tight, and Johnston’s uncertain majority per official returns.
An 1848 Ohio Statesman note reports another Democrat added to the Missouri legislature. It mentions Scioto and Lawrence counties, names Hambleton and Shag, and says five Democratic certificates were signed by the Clerk for legislative members.
Reports from counties show wildly varying majorities for Wel ler and Ashland with rumors claiming 200 to a hub in Ashland. The One Eagle quotes Secretary Galloway commenting on the results as speculation swirls and Columbus weighs the unconfirmed flavor of the result before the next mail.
The notice lists two marriages in Allen County Ohio. On Wednesday October 18 1848 Rev 8 Fant united Orseinus A Wood with Caroline Slygh. Earlier on the 12th inst Rev Mr Doner married Charles Shumaker to Rebecca Sackmiller.
A fragment advertises goods at the lowest prices in AL LEN County claiming all quality items. It promotes the best and cheapest articles and urges local people to take advantage of the offerings.
The New Tin Shop of BEE RANDLE KH SOLEMAR in Lina Ohio advertises a wide stock from Cincinnati including Cook Stoves Buck's Patent models and a full line of tin, copper, brass, and sheet iron ware. They promote low prices, trade in options, and on site workmanship by experienced workers, claiming best value and quick service.
An unsigned 1919 advertisement for Dr A M Meerterau's Married Woman's Private Medical Companion touts health guidance for wives and mothers, claims dramatic sales figures, and promotes agents across the United States. It provides pricing, mailing terms, and postal details, urging readers to order or become agents.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sheriff sale notice with names like Elijah Ferguson and Washington Shinaberry in Patizon, lacking full details. The readable portion indicates impending sale action by local authorities.
In Ohio the Democratic party secures a joint ballot majority with certificates issued to five Democrats in Hamilton County. The scene shifts as Whigs discuss potential shifts and a contentious local equity sale is announced, listing residents and land descriptors for upcoming court action.
Township officers and clerks in Allen County are urged to settle accounts, return enumerations, and furnish school district plats. The sheriff proclaims the presidential electors meeting on the first Tuesday of November 1848 and details estate sales in Sims and Tutman townships with appraisals.
A citizen letter from Columbus dated the 15th reports the Secretary of State acknowledging a Weller governorship by a 33 vote majority. It notes the Senate and House are controlled by Democrats, reflecting political shifts in Ohio.
An 19th century advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills and Townsend's Sarsaparilla as health restoring remedies. It warns readers away from counterfeit bottles, cites official agents in Lima and Wapakoneta, and urges purchasing only from authorized vendors to ensure genuineness and safety. The long text links disease prevention to purifying the body and warns about adulterated products and improper purchases.
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