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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1897
Page
2
In Ohio, political leaders Hanna and McKinley clash amid a heated campaign. The article accuses Republican bosses of trading offices for votes, notes wage cuts for railroad workers, and portrays a nationwide battle over patronage. It references Foraker, Bushnell, and Cantan era tensions, with calls for reform amid a sprawling party fight.
Fire swept the rear of Dixon's restaurant in a large brick block on Washing ton Street, causing extensive damage to the kitchen and dining rooms. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours as water froze, with losses topping grain stored in a neighbor ing building. The owner, Mr Dixon, faces temporary closure and insurance concerns while repairs are planned.
The Ohio Experiment Station reports sugar beets show potential as stock food with 12 to 20 tons per acre under favorable conditions. Costs are high, with key challenges in thinning and labor, but careful cultivation can reduce expenses. Beets require rich loam soil, good drainage, early spring plowing, and timely planting from April to mid May.
Suit Offer No 3 promotes men's suits and overcoats with single and double breasted styles in various fabrics. It lists prices from 75 to 85 dollars for coats branded as high quality, claimed as imported Beavers and Ulsters, urging buyers to purchase winter wear at a reduced rate.
Retailers in Van Wert advertise a broad selection including overcoats, suits, hats, capes and related goods. The notices emphasize good goods at low prices with strong competition and urge customers to compare offerings across shops.
Local retailer advertises men’s fine suits at low prices with a wide range from 19 to 60 dollars, claiming no finer clothing in the state. Fully detailed items include English cutaways, plaid fabrics, and premium brands, highlighting value and selection across multiple price points.
fragmentary notice offers a price of 7.50 and mentions assorted items including Seateles Worrtal Sitgia and Cat Aways with unclear descriptions and terms not repeated. The garbled text suggests a miscellaneous sale or offer with a fixed price.
An advertisement touts Thivon lugs and overcoats showcased in bold colors Black Brown and Gray Beavers with a flagrant claim of the greatest offer ever at 300 dollars, urging readers to choose quickly as a limited sale unfolds.
A letter recounts recognizing fainting spells extreme fatigue and backache as warning signs of serious female illness. It describes a patient’s relief after using a compound prescribed by Mrs Pankhin and notes dramatic improvement following treatment and a total recovery. The writer signs as Mane It Beam from 4640 San Francisco Ave Loula Mo.
On authority, Hanna attended the legislative banquet in Columbus for health reasons. Foraker did not attend for the same reason.
Farm chatter details rental shifts at Calhoun and Wayrdrad properties. Levi Mesheting outlines recovery farming to regain health. Mary Haughin rents her farm and travels to Wvewalle. Tra Acnald rents Calhoun farm on the Naidth. Wm Johnson buys part of Wayrdrad east of the pub house. progressive farmer plans smaller house and new livestock. Authors warn of cold, wind and scarce fuel. advice on storage and preparedness amid harsh winter.
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