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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
2
The Van Wert Times reports on Democratic townships convening to nominate candidates for local offices including mayor clerk assessor and street commissioner. Articles condemn partisan squabbles and critique the Bulletin’s coverage while discussing reform rhetoric and reactions to Mayor Higgins’s defeat.
A lengthy critique accuses Auditor Chime of falsifying a journal entry on July 24, 1899 to conceal a nine month growth related transaction. The piece cites an expose by Allen and Tappy alleging record tampering, date falsification, and a deliberate act to mislead the public before a state examiner reviewed the books.
A cluttered sale ad lists prices on shirts overalls neckties and boys and men’s suits with many items discounted. Highlights include unlaundhed white shirts at 35c each 75c for overalls and knee pants 50c to 75c and men’s all wool pants marked down to 2.00. The ad signals a broad closing sale on lower priced clothing.
A scattered article discusses alleged political tampering by a figure called Meddlesome Matty, with references to newspapers and party factions. It then details a wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Wert in South Taberty, the marriage of Miss Anna Wert to WB Tingley of Pleasant Grove Mercer Ohio, with the ceremony by Rev Small and a grand reception full of gifts and music.
In a crowded fur room the shop offers harnesses at 8.20 and 4.50 each with bargains before spring. A large assortment includes trunks, satchels, telescopes, whips, and more. The note promises upcoming displays of bicycles and urges patrons to buy now and expect savings.
An advertisement urges customers to buy with cash for spring goods and warns against credit, promising savings. It touts low prices, avoids high markups, and claims credit purchases cost more over time, referencing long-term savings and debt.
A misguided note discusses a $1500 investment with compound interest and states it would leave a sizable estate for children. It warns not to overlook the fact that buyers may purchase extra goods beyond necessities, noting potential overstatement of returns and misinformed planning.
Fragmented OCR shows a catalog-like list of textiles and garments with prices in cents. Items include table cloth, linen, aprons, gingham, indigo blue calico, cotton socks, shirts, bosom and wrist bands, and woolen items. The readable portions resemble a mid century store or market price sheet with numerous garbled phrases and partial product names.
A fragmented ad lists yard wide goods and ready made garments with low prices. Items include Augusta and Bleached Mish fabrics priced per yard, children’s capes, reefer jackets, night gowns, and genuine lacing. Prices shown are promotional and bolded in places.
The horse Governor Campbell, a dark chestnut standing 16 hands high and weighing about 1200 pounds, is described as a top Morgan in Ohio. He demonstrates strong endurance and speed with 16 to 17 pace and shows potential for general purposes and carriage work. Prices around £5.
A terse admonition urges self reflection on finances and debt, warning to stop spending unwisely. The speaker pressures a woman to begin spring trading for cash and to keep receipts, aiming to end the year with no debts and a money lead. The tone is admonitory and prescriptive regarding fiscal restraint.
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