27 May 1885
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Newspaper
The Highland Weekly News
Location
Hillsboro, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1885
Page
1
Proposed amendments outline procedures for referendum on changes to the state constitution, including who votes on adoption, ballot wording for both approval and rejection, and the process for selecting officials. The document cites elections official names, dates, and locations, with historical references to the January enactment and March adjournment.
A brief note records Stallions at the Pair Grounds for the 1885 season with sparse details and fragmented text. The entry appears from a local era program or notice, reflecting turf or colt shows at the venue despite garbled OCR.
Public notice of an administrator's sale to settle estate with details of parcels on Greenfield and Marshall roads, description of land boundaries, bearings, and measures. The sale aims to raise funds for heirs with terms and dates indicated, listing involved parties and legal proceedings.
A garbled promotional text touts medicines and cures with sweeping claims. It extols Henk Salve and Blovisle Bitters, promises money back satisfaction, lists trains and excursions, and urges readers to join regional tours while claiming health benefits and restored vitality.
The note recounts the 1865 New Orleans Exposition rich in Oregon display. It highlights Oregon wheat and fruit, timber, copper, and coal, with praise for the state’s crop yields and products. It mentions transportation issues, crowding, and optimistic views on future exhibitions and development in the Pacific Northwest.
The document outlines a May 1855 act redefining fraudulent conveyance in land records. It states that deeds to certain estates must be filed for record, with fraud penalties if prior knowledge of earlier deeds exists, effective July 1, 18K, and cites the county recorder’s duties.
A leaked 1886 Post Office Department memo proposes removing Ohio and Virginia postmasters to satisfy Republican-supporting voters. It details methods for vetting candidates, aims to ease discontent, and suggests timed removals with political loyalty proof. The document frames the plan as confidential and hints at broader party strategy.
The narrative describes a long country breakfast with diverse dishes and drinks, a rustic social scene led by women musicians, and observations on language, work, and hospitality. It notes a harps and guitar accompaniment, others singing, and the lively, communal farm life as guests sample wine, beer, and bread, followed by a night of music.
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