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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1858
Page
2
A scanned Meigs County Telegraph piece blends denunciations of public corruption with grim reflections on crime and reform. It recounts sensational crime, quotes an editorial on government vice, and lists summaries of political debates, including Douglas and Lincoln era themes, while urging public vigilance and civic meetings.
An extract appears to cover a 19th century tax payment debate with penalties for nonpayment and a county treasurer's statements. It references the Pennsylvanian tax schedule, penalties by date, and questions directed to assessors. The text also notes a local election challenge, and contains a series of interrogatories about tax administration and related civic questions.
Governor of Ohio proclaims Thursday November 25 1858 as Public Thanksgiving with prayer, abstinence from labor, and observance of national benevolence. Includes broad appeals for God’s protection, unity, and guidance amid domestic strife and foreign threats. Mentions emancipation context and local legal actions surrounding enslaved people and misdeeds.
The document presents a damaged OCR of a court-ordered sale notice from Meigs County. It names Robert Campbell and others as defendants and lists household goods, clothing, tools, and various merchandise to be sold at public auction at the courthouse in Lovelock. The text references an execution and a sale date in November, with partial names and items readable amid a long list of inventory.
An unusual health hoax cites Dr Mobagk and Henmilandan Blood Meds claiming to purify life force and cure intermittent fever bilious attacks and stomach ailments. The ad touts Blood Pills as a universal remedy, urging large doses and bowel cleansing to drive fever from the body, with dire warnings and broad spread of the nostrum.
A fragmented ad-like notice touts a so called vegetable extract for curing fits and nervous ailments. It promises dramatic results and names Hance and Baltimore addresses as contact points. The item warns of high prices and portage fees, dated January 12 1838.
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts The Great English Remedy, promoted by Sir Jamer Clarke. It claims to regulate monthly periods, ease nervouse and spinal fatigue, and relieve back pain and uterine issues. The text warns against use by unmarried women for three months and lists ingredients and prices, noting distribution through D Reed and others.
Advertisement notes fresh stock from Balliol over, available at all times at low price. Hanson promoted as good sugarcored product. Silverman, Agent, handles fob LF transactions.'_
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