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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1893
Page
3
The No 18 shares praise for its mould board and landsides which are well shaped and tempered for hard soil. Steel and cast points accompany each plow, delivering dependable performance to nine inches deep and thirteen to sixteen inches wide. Warranted to satisfy buyers in every respect.
The Christian church society will present a concert at the Grand on Tuesday evening, March 28, with popular prices. Also noted are notes on a large bay horse shipped to Buffalo, a Chicago meat trade move, a court case for a ten year sentence, and a society reception in South Washington street with a Colombian theme.
A local report warns farmers and residents about swindlers moving through the county. One scheme involves W. K. Hoffman posing as a churn agent from a distant company, offering a 150 profit split to agents who sell thirty churns, then pressuring notes for 75. Many fall for the ruse, distrust arises, and careful contracting with strangers is urged. Also notes on a county Sunday School convention and local merchants urging trust in established businesses.
The new armory glowed with decorations and lights for a married folk ball. Grand march opened dancing with about forty couples, followed by waltz, minuet, and lancers. supper was served at eleven. Attendance skewed toward the favored, with exclusivity noted and some men lacking full dress suits. The managers hope to stage another ball soon.
A distressed sales pitch touts Wilton velvets curtains blinds and draperies with promises of cheap prices and heavy discounts. It urges readers to inspect a broad stock from rugs to curtain rods and glass doors while highlighting spring apparel and home accessories.
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