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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
2
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Charles Fostex, once a Harrison appointee, faces assignment dismissal with liabilities between 600000 and 1000000. He cites neglect born from political focus and building Fostoria as his home base and business center, provoking nationwide surprise and regret among the public and promoters.
The thirty fourth annual Obio Sunday meeting will be held in Canton Ohio June 2 to 22 with 733 delegates last year and expected attendance of several thousand. A high order program is planned with Prof C Exoxtu of Chicago in charge of music and speakers from abroad and across Ohio including a few from England. A 35 page souvenir program is available free upon request to the General Secretary in Toledo. Court items include several divorce actions and a bankruptcy matter with various dispositions and continuances noted.
Alfred Kelly and E G Belding argue young Americans fail to seize opportunities for practical education. They condemn memory-heavy curricula and advocate readers, writers, rapid penning, practical accounting, and business literacy to avoid bankruptcy and build lasting wealth and health.
A long, reflective recount discusses the collapse of a well respected business figure, likely W G Foster, noting his public spirit and education. It argues failures in mercantile life reflect unseen causes, criticizes schooling priorities, and urges reform to teach self knowledge, health, and business laws to prevent similar disasters. Meissonier anecdote and U.S. militia size complete the broad yet readerly column.
D M Clewell muses on seasonal changes and patience as June, “The Happy Summer time,” arrives. The column pivots to Dry Goods, noting readers will enjoy fine brocaded satines in new lines, with colorful styles aimed at ladies and customers for pleasant days ahead.
A local shop promotes a wide range of dress silks and thin goods in many shades and prices from 35c to $1.00 per yard. It features plain black brocaded china silks, grenadine, albatross, lightweight silk warp henietta, wool grenadines, cotton trimming laces, bourdon black silk laces, chenille table covers, new gimp trimmings, Jersey rib underwear and hosiery for women and children. The ad emphasizes new season stock, in‑store specials, and invites customers to browse and buy.
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