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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
2
A fragmentary historical newspaper item discusses attacks on Admiral Dewey and reactions to President McKinley era politics. It mentions Aguinaldo and U.S. actions in the Philippines, Dewey’s popularity, and political funding debates, with references to the era’s campaign rhetoric and public notices.
A birthday surprise party was held Monday night November 20 in Union township to celebrate Chis F Deaster's aditionary anniversary. About one hundred guests gathered at his residence on Shackey sand Meightwrs, with music, supper, and warm wishes for happiness and prosperity.
The article reviews arguments on whether cow milk disease causes white fever, noting uncertainty and limited practical knowledge. It cites Westington writings and medical figures like the surgeon general, Sir Tillbay, and Urry Smith, who discuss milk as a potential transmission route and the role of infection in fever.
The text lists scattered names and places such as Mr and Mrs Brooke of Tiqua, Rebecca Hess, Danteal McCurty, Milwaukie, Ven Wert, and Wah angtan street, with many garbled terms. It reads like a brittle local notice page with assorted names, addresses, and references, lacking cohesive events or clear dates.
The article reports that Mr Johnson, long trusted as Sunday school treasurer and church leader, resigns his post after a misunderstanding over funds and club affairs. Beach Grove MB Church remains prosperous with a large liberal congregation, though questions linger about governance and leadership.
A tangled report describes Gev Talan of Van Wert, with Aerio Andrews in Lima, tied to forged drafts and a jail stay. The piece weaves in crashes of misfortune, a Lima hotel, and a stray obituary fragment amid a chaotic local notice page.
Advertisements claim a Chicago doctor will provide $280 worth of heart disease treatment free to afflicted individuals to demonstrate a new remedy. The offer cites symptoms such as shortness of breath palpitations dropsy and ankle puffiness and invites readers to send for free information at an address in Chicago Illinois, noting the treatment is tailored per patient. The copy includes numerous names and places, with a persuasive push toward quick relief from incurable heart conditions.
Readers glimpse a patchwork of local happenings from pension payments and school closures to a fatal murder, missing money, foreclosures, and civic concerns. The text mentions Thanksgiving week closures, scarlet fever, a murder in Hicksville, fraud rumors, and multiple civic notices across Delphos and surrounding townships. Some lines hint at mortgages, school reforms, and local governance.
A historical notice outlines buying goods at profitable prices from manufacturers to cover expenses. It stresses staying in contact with producers, enforcing cash terms, and raising Ready money by year end. The plan targets selling only for cash and staying busy from now until December 31.
The notice states no credit sales will be offered and all items must be paid in cash, with contracts for Cincinnati Northern employees possible. Open accounts must be paid by January 7, 1900, and special orders after December 1 are unlikely. The firm, burdened by a rushed stock and room lease, urges early ordering to avoid losses.
A garbled holiday notice advertises a Christmas sale offering numerous furniture items and sewing machines priced at 1950 with stamps and cash purchase options. Readable names appear as Tron Bude Bed Room Suite and Rockora chairs among 106 other articles suitable for the home.
Van Wert County Treasurer releases annual tax notice for 1890. The document lists taxes due and related figures, reflecting county fiscal responsibilities and taxpayer obligations in a period context.
An Wer County Probate Court hears a petition to modify a laundry lien and real estate as described, naming Frank Longmore and others. The notice lists the property boundaries and wards, with committee appointment and date of action in January. Also mentions residents hosting visitors and a medical testimonial followed by a local drugstore advertorial.
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