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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1893
Page
5
Retailer lists 40 suits at 2.90 and 27 at 3.90 plus a 4.50 option valued at 7.00. Two patterns exist with stock over 100 suits. All-wool lines from 7.50, 10.00 and 12.00 claim best value, with Single and Double Breasted, Sacks and Cutaways. Higher range 13.50 to 16.50 compares to 20.00 rivals.
A local retailer advertises boys suits ages 14 to 18 and 19 at 3.00 to 10.00, including all wool double breasted styles and knee pants. Also offered are Bon Bon Underwear, Wilson Bros shirts, neckwear hosiery suspenders, Bon Bon gloves, and men's and boys shirts at 25 cents each.
The Van Wert Times reports delegates selected to represent Van Wert county at Democratic district conventions. A long list of township and precinct delegates and alternates is named, including resignations and assignments across Tully, Garrison, Willshire, Liberty, Ohio City, Pleasant, Hoover, and other townships.
The Ohio General Assembly enacted several far reaching measures including the Holcomb bill on collateral inheritance taxation, the railroad time and masher bills by Guernsey Taylor, and proposed single district representation for both houses. The Strehli street railway act tightened control, while revenue plans and tax commissions faced mixed reception as the state faced looming deficits.
A Van Wert music store runs a promotion: any purchase of 23 cents or more earns a guess at the number of medium navy beans in a quart glass. Nearest guess wins a $75 organ. Prior customers and forthcoming buyers are eligible, with separate rules for children and purchasers through local agents. Court sale notices follow for county real estate in Ohio with detailed parcel descriptions and sale terms.
A notice invites horse lovers to view Billy Davis colts at Sunset Stock Farm one mile west of Van Wert on the Ridge. The ad also mentions a reward for a lost gold watch and chain, with Watch No. 3216.
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