Large Invoice for Shapes in Stiff and Soft Received
An invoice was received for new Shapes in Stiff and Soft products. The document lists quantities and totals, indicating a sizable purchase from the supplier.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1893
Page
3
An invoice was received for new Shapes in Stiff and Soft products. The document lists quantities and totals, indicating a sizable purchase from the supplier.
A scattered OCR page records several items: a request to return a borrowed Times loan for the schools, and assignments by BG Arnold to C D Taw head with creditors paid in full after settlement. CA McConalty assigns to Will Alexander with sufficient assets to cover liabilities. A repair shop opening is announced, with low prices and customer satisfaction stated. The county teachers institute ends with praise for speakers and music, a $24 balance reported, and thanks extended to contributors and supporters.
Fragmentary OCR style notes describe a figure claimed to draw a soldier pension and engage in odd labor such as digging sewers and laying bricks on South Washington Street. The text includes garbled dialogue and scattered references to living spaces and driveways without clear chronology or attribution.
A detailed report on the Republican convention describes a weak ticket crafted by Dock Willingon and associates, with insiders able to predict a poor showing. It notes candor about the party’s disorganization, mentions a stern Todd speech, and lists several local officer nominations and outcomes from the session.
A jumble of local items reports a sudden fatal accident in Winow township, social gatherings in Van Wert and Mishlepornit, movements of officials and deputies, lodge competitions in Chicago, a 50th birthday tribute to Commissioner Bieck, and political hints as Republican platforms loom before election day.
A garbled list of names and places shows many people visiting Oberlin Toledo Cincinnati Chicago and Ada this week. Residents Mr and Mrs W. B. Kear travel to Chicago. Professors H Vatiniay and Hurtingn move to academic posts in Athens. Various trips to spend time with relatives, attend expositions, fairs, and farm events are recorded.
Retiring merchant announces a closing out sale of the Boots and Shoes stock at No. 3 East Main Street Van Wert Ohio. The sale begins Saturday July 15 and aims to finish within sixty days with heavy price cuts on men and women footwear and a no return policy with exchanges only for fit after purchase.
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