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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1887
Page
6
A garbled Lancaster narrative recalls pioneer life with references to Nostieten, Wat olie, and the pioneer era. It describes routes from Wheelitg to Anesvilie, King County figures, endures harsh marches, and details homes, trails, and the fortifications of early settlement life amid tribal clashes and frontier hardships.
A muddled reminiscence describes a wandering visitor who plans to reach Chillicothe and settle in the Lancaster area. The tale touches on early Fairfield County churches including Roman Catholic, Mennonite, and Baptist histories, Mennonite customs, and local figures connected with Lancaster’s legal and social life.
An account recounts a vast antlike migration across Sweden and Norway, with dense nocturnal swarms, nest-building in grass, and aggressive nightly forays that devastate crops. The narrative traces ant lines marching toward the Atlantic, forming towering hives and overrunning landscapes over years.
The Detroit Free Press editorial lauds President Cleveland for withdrawing indemnity lands from railroad grants, restoring public domain to settlers, and condemning railroad subserviency. It argues the administration shows the people’s interest by ending favored status for corporations and predicts future defenses of public lands.
An analysis of American politics argues the Democratic Party gains from public contentment with the current administration. It notes Republicans underestimate Democratic stability, while factions within both parties recognize the rising strength of continued governance under a Democratic regime. The piece contends voters prefer proven order over abrupt upheaval, reshaping the political landscape.
A long critical tirade targets John Sherman and his stance on national issues, accusing him of clinging to outdated notions and attacking the Cleveland administration. The piece contrasts Republican rhetoric with Democratic patriotism and urges voters to judge by records of honesty and progress. It also contains a domestic essay on nursery education, arguing for simpler surroundings, fewer prints, and disciplined, orderly environments to foster child development.
A fragmented assortment of editorials attacks John Sherman and William Blaine, accusing Sherman of political posturing and urging a GOP unity that would favor Jay Gould as a candidate. Critics deride speeches at Springfield and St. Louis, call for reform in party alliances, and reference Alabama railroad desegregation as a yardstick for honesty.
A garbled excerpt discusses skin structure and function, noting glands, nerves, and epidermis. It railed at dandruff or pityriasis as a superficially inflamed, dry skin condition tied to nutrition and heredity, suggesting treatment through improving skin functions.
A collage of brief items from early newspapers notes epidemics, animal tales, travel mishaps, and human oddities. Highlights include yellow fever inoculation comparisons, colonial conference talk on submarine cables, animal hides in Montana, a Pompey the Philadelphia Zoo elephant, mule vs snake encounters, a Pittsburgh sleeping car accident survivor, clergymen’s rail tickets, and children’s curious anecdotes. The tone mirrors terse, miscellany journalism of the era with named places and figures such as Pompey and public notices scattered through city and regional pages.
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