23 May 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1886
Page
1
The article describes a bustling apparel season with warm weather approaching. it highlights middle price suits with large stock, a sale surge over a month, and strong demand for pants and boys clothing. It notes affordability versus outside prices and signals continued low-cost fashion in a lively town market.
A dense fragmentary piece recalls Saturday life with chatter on public issues, street scenes, and a mystery script found at Market streets. It interweaves overheard talk on politics, temperance, poultry jokes, theater plans, and upcoming local events with scattered names and places.
A garbled obituary notes the death of Durbin Ward, highlighting a long public life in Democratic service, early Civil War service, and frequent runs for governor, congressman, and US senator. Details touch on his birth in Cincinnati, military rise to major and brevet general, and late public activity. Funeral arrangements referenced with disappointment and family sorrow.
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