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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1859
Page
2
Unclear OCR text references Mers County Telegraph and agents of a firm, with scattered mentions of New York and newspapers. Summary focuses on an agency and distribution context with missing readable details.
After a long absence the editor returns to his sanctum and plans to give full attention to the telegraph news as the Legislature nears adjournment. The paper’s editors praise the local crew and the Wheeling fire boat issue, while recounting a pleasant trip on the Courier with Capt. Roberts and a full passenger load.
A fiery report from Ohio discusses the Cincinnati disfranchisement bill now law, quoting Representative Pinson on distrust of power and the dangers of executive overreach. It also surveys gubernatorial and public works nominees named by Northern papers and the Portsmouth Tribune, with Morton, Dennigan, and Smith touted for governor and Gregory for Public Works, urging union against fraud and corruption.
The Athens Menenger Memorial Society records a tribute to Lieut Heed U S A noting a loyal friend and zealous supporter. High minded and generous, he earned golden opinions in every role. His death ends a bright career and the society extends sincere sympathy to his friends. By order.
Agricultural guidance on soil preparation planting timing and care for potatoes stresses deep plowing, harrowing, and proper marking to yield high harvests. The piece also reports political events including Postmaster General Brow's death, cabinet discussions, and potential timing of congressional actions tied to the Buchanan administration.
From New Hampshire Conxconp March 9 reports sixty seven towns counting 16,860 for Goodwin and 13,893 for Cate with 100 Republicans and 36 Democrats elected. eight of twelve Senators Republican. three Republican congressmen elected. whole GOP ticket likely victorious. Also notes Missouri ex-senator Henry S. Geyer died and adjournment of the Legislature. other items include patents and court notes from New York and Washington, and wheat deficit data at Ontergo.
A collage of short items cites election rivals in New Hampshire, libel case in Albany, French egg trade, Episcopal charity in Lancaster, California ship shipments, counterfeit arrests, presidential candidate count in Congress, railway isthmus access, medical diplomas, and local misfortune reports including a balloon voyage plan, a dog fight penalty, and a drowning accident.
A plan announced by the Telegraph and Ma Evrrve-Ag to hold a spring Musical Convention in Pomeroy. A winter singers’ group forms for advanced musical study leading to two concerts on March 17 and 18, with tickets 75 cents for sessions and 25 cents for the concert. The first session begins March 15 at 10 AM at the M. EB. Chore house.
A Milwaukee News excerpt extols Holloway Medicines as a universal system for curing many diseases. It explains Pill and Ointment formats, their vegetable origins, and the method of their widespread, efficient distribution. The piece previews further details to come and notes a Virginia paper mentions Abelitioulata in the Old Dominion.
Prominent claims tout a royal patent remedy for female nervous and bodily ailments. Advertises pills and extracts with testimonials of safety, offering one dollar per bottle plus postage stamps to a Rochester address, with multiple agents and warnings about monthly use.
The page records a wedding toast for Omar Davin and Louisa Mcain of Pommray with thanks to printers. It also reports market data from Pomeroy Market including bids, prices, and listings for commodities, livestock, and goods with quantities and values, plus names of buyers and sellers.
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