Stands for what’ In the sewing machine line
Minerva1 Buena Vista Ohio Nov 21 1583. The poem lists many stands for names and terms including Kline Stam Lewis Nell and Virginia William Xanthic and a note about future attempts in letters. The piece reads as an ancient puzzle or riddle with references to landmarks and people.
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Kline
Stam
Lewis
Nell
Crane Srer
Sirens
Enyara
Gore
Otto
Tucker
Virginia
William
Kenton Skating Rink and Regional News Roundup
Brief items: the Scioto river rose five feet near Columbus last Saturday. Lancaster stock sales vanished with unpaid bills. Kenton eyes spring municipal elections. Georgetown hosts a Brown Lodge chartered from England. Ohio Beekeepers meet in Columbus January 14. Olive Hill Kentucky residents subscribe 400 for a Moonic Hall and school. Bellefontaine court house deemed unsafe with funds sought to shore it up. Ashland dry house of a new spoke factory blown down in last week’s wind. Rome Odd Fellows dedicate new hall with Grand Master present. Marfield Massie Insurance paid 5000 on Kingston elevator fire. Norton Iron Works sheds go up over machinery to protect from weather. a knife attack in Maysville leaves Philip Hise badly wounded. A L Brown Post G A R to hold camp fire at the rink in Chillicothe December 24–26. Hardin County Democrat notes telephone aid to reporters. Gibsonville postmaster Tom Woods reports a two thirds wooden bucket of White Peach Blows potatoes yielding twenty five bushels.
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Kenton
Scioto
Columbus
Lancaster
Georgetown
Colored Odd Fellows
England
Ohio Bee Keepers Association
Olive Hill
Bellefontaine
Court House
Ashland
Odd Fellows of
Rome
Chillicothe
Hardin County Democrat
Tom Woods
Gibsonville
Hocking County
The Virginia Election and the Fear of Negro Vote
The Richmond Dispatch critiques intimidation in Virginia after the election. It cites large black vote totals in city and county areas including Danville, discusses fears of white voters toward black voters, and notes resulting calls for free ballots and fair counts. It references Martinville Herald praise for a free ballot and notes a contest by A. W. Jones against General Wickham.
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Cincinnati
Danville
Henry County
Martinsville Herald
Thomas
C. Y. Thomas
Martinsville
General Grant
Jones
Virginia
Gen. Wickham
Feart rails against clergy in Ohio infidel tax feud
James H Feart denounces priestcraft and spiritualist tax laws in Ohio, blaming clergy for persecuting infidels and siding with the Republican party’s collapse. He argues the Russell bill targets spiritualists and ministers, prompts reform to oust the clergy from politics, and pledges Democratic support.
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Ep. Times
North American Quarterly Review
Robert Ingersoll
Ohio
Ingersoll
Garfield
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San Lees
Cleveland
Hoadly
Republian
United States
Iowa
James H. Fever
Danville Riot Investigation Finds Blacks as Aggressors
A 40 member committee in Danville organized on the 12th investigates riots of the 3rd. From the 13th to 21st thirty seven witnesses testified. the report says blacks were aggressors and notes pre election circulars guaranteeing voters' rights. Election day was orderly and fair.
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Danville
I Am a True Democrat From This Time On
A first person defense of supporting the Democratic party by a Black author in Grenada Mississippi. The writer argues whites hold power, Democrats aid Black education and good government since 1876, and that racial harmony and future protection justify party allegiance. He vows to vote with white candidates favored by the majority.
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Grenada
Miss
United States
North
Democratic Party
Death of a Mexican War Soldier in Chillicothe
James Scott a long time resident of Chillicothe died suddenly at his home after dinner last week. A veteran of the Mexican War in the 2d Ohio Regiment he enlisted in Chillicothe with a Lancaster company and served under Colonel George W. Morgan. He was about sixty and survived by his father Thomas Scott a pioneer known to valley settlers.
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James Scott
Chillicothe
2D O
Lancaster
Geo. W. Morgan
Thos. Scott
Waverly Watchman
Electric Bitters Sold For Fifty Cents A Bottle
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a universal cure for biliousness blood disorders liver inaction and general debility. It claims quick relief and notes the price is fifty cents per bottle from Enos Reed.
Scioto's Four Day Run Continues From Last Week
Scioto's streak extended over four days last week as the run persisted, marking a continued performance sequence.
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Tue Scioto
Passenger railroad death of Wm Baumgartner remembered
Wm Baumgartner a Nashville and Louisville Railroad freight conductor died after a joining task near Carbon Station. He lost an arm and sustained fatal injuries when struck by a train while subbing for a sick brakeman. He was buried in Harmar Ohio after funeral arrangements by his brother in law and the Brotherhood of Conductors.
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Ep. Toxxes
Wm. Baumgartner
Nashville
Louisville
R. R
Evansville
Baumgartner
Brotherhood of
Conductors
Lee Howle
Harmar
Little Mack a Big Gun in New York Election Clash
The Portsmouth Republicans fired a small shot at a state officer race in New York but Democrats joined with a bigger push and defeated them, echoing Virginia politics as Boss Mahone loomed.
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Portsmouth
New York
Boss Mahone
Virginia
Waverly Watchman
Damage to Scioto river bridge noted
Last week a report records damage to the new C. and E. L. bridge over the Scioto River with an estimated cost of 200 dollars.
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Scioto
New Discovery for Consumption Sparks Nationwide Excitement
Thousands praise a new tonic claimed to cure severe coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis and throat or lung ailments. Free trial bottles offered at Enos Reed's Drug Store with a larger bottle priced at one dollar.
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Dr. King
Enos Reed
Jostan Bartow Launches One Horse Baggage Express
Jostan Bartow started a new single horse baggage express last Saturday. It will work with the Biggs House bus or handle local package deliveries from city businesses.
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Jostan Bartow
Baltimore Man Cures Doubled over by Oil Claim
Major B S White of Baltimore describes a decade long ailment tied to gland enlargement and says St Jacobs Oil cured him after extensive medicine failed. He reports spinal rub and rapid relief, claiming knots and stiffness disappeared and he is himself again.
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the Morning Herald
Baltimore
B.S. White
St. Jacobs
Old Harrisonville Resident Reopens Subscription
Mason Ett Grart, a longtime Harrisonville resident, renewed his subscription this week. He has been largely confined at home for nearly a year with poor health and shared optimistic views on Democratic successes and plans to participate in future elections if he remains well.
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Mason Ett Grart
Harrisonville
Tres
Croup Death Warnings Promote Ayers Cherry Pectorial
A warning urges parents to keep Ayers Cherry Pectorial on hand to treat croup promptly, citing sudden fatal outcomes when treatment is delayed. The guidance emphasizes timely home care to safeguard children’s lives.
Bird in boot causes panic and mistaken bite claim
A boy gave a bird to a professor's son. The bird was left in the professor's boot where a girl found it and played with it. The professor, about to go downtown, found the bird fluttering inside his boot and cried snakes. He sent for brandy and a doctor. The bird escaped, ending the scare.
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Sumpter Republican
Salting Clover Hay Risks Before Harvesting
An Ohio Farmer correspondent notes salt enhances clover hay flavor but warns excess salt draws moisture, triggers second fermentation, and mold. Feeding moldy hay can cause heaves and digestive issues. dust from mold irritates lungs and prompts coughing and discomfort.
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Ohio
Jerusalem Outgrows City Walls as Population Surges
A fragment notes Jerusalem expanding beyond historic boundaries amid rapid population growth and urban pressure. Authorities face planning challenges as housing and infrastructure strain the ancient limits.
Moving toy train draws attention in Reilly window display
The moving toy train of cars in Capt. W. W. Reilly's show window attracted much attention this week. Authorities predicted accidents to the rail due to wash-outs on the bank caused by recent rains, foretelling trouble before the week ended.
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W. W. Reilly
Big Island Corn Forts Scioto Flood Cut Access
James Richarosos reports 1000 bushels of corn on Big Island awaiting harvest as rising Scioto River blocks field access by ford. A Goop Is westwest. Local business figure cites Hood's Sarsaparilla boosting his wife's appetite after a week. Three bottles priced at three dollars.
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James Richarosos
Big Island
Scioto
Westwest
C.I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Maas
December rewards offer cash for three word Bible verses
Rutledge's Monthly announces a December contest paying $20 to the person who counts verses with only three words in the Old Testament by December 10 1883. If multiple correct answers, the prize is shared and sent December 15 1883. Send 20 cents with answer to Rutence Penine Company Easton Pennsylvania. The paper also promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla to combat fatigue.
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Rutlege
Ruttence Precienine Company
Easton, Penn
Jupiter Lottery Folly News Reel
Fragmented tale describes a heavenly lottery by Jupiter and Minerva causing mortal conflict. The text then shifts to a dubious patent remedy touting Dr Sellers Cough Syrup as best for coughs and colds at 25 cents.
New pulpit in German Methodist Church set to replace old
Local notes report a new pulpit for the German Methodist Church and other civic items. Rebuilt Scioto Furnace church now in use, Thanksgiving events and local travel details accompany reports of progress on canal grading and a Masquerade Ball at Miller's Hall. New Jersey wine destined for Europe garners attention from Speer.
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Scioto Furnace
Nat Smith
Abe Miller
Miller’s Hall
Carey
New Jersey
Europe
Speer
Union
Dresden
London
Paris
New Book Claims Pain Free Motherhood and Pregnancy Relief
A Baltimore publisher advertises a volume claiming any woman can become a mother without pain and can prevent morning sickness and swollen limbs. It promises testimonials and descriptive circulars in a sealed envelope for a two cent stamp, addressed to Frask Tromas & Co.
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Frask Tromas & Co
Baltimore
Mad
Thirty Days Trial of Electro-Voltaic Belts
The Vorratc Best Co of Marshall Michigan offers Dr Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belts and Appliances on a thirty day trial for men young or old with nervous debility and low vitality. They guarantee restoration of health and vigor with no risk due to the trial period. Address as directed above.
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Vorratc Bext Co
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