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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
2
Readable fragments describe a Democratic convention scene with references to speakers and political figures. The text mentions party events, speeches, and reactions, including names likely from local and national contexts. The garbled OCR preserves many proper nouns but lacks coherent narrative.
A dense transcription of court house notices lists transfers of property and real estate actions across multiple townships. Names such as Arthur J and Catharine Sumer appear alongside Liberty township parcels, with numerous deeds, sales, and appointed administrators referenced. Judge decisions and petitions for coal lands and estate settlements are noted, including public sale and probate actions.
A dubious advertisement touts a new heart disease treatment promising cure for incurable cases. It offers free trials, lists multiple locations and expert names, and claims extensive clinical effort and success across organs, with patient testimonials and doctor endorsements, amid promotional language.
An advertisement claims a trial bottle of a kidney cure can help diseased or healthy kidneys. It asserts dramatic back pains, urinary issues, and whiskey or beer consumption harm. urges readers to contact the Kennedy Corporation in Ranlant NY for a free trial and promises medical-level results.
Fragmented local items mention a military comm pany Wis totstored, a birth in Celina, courthouse events, and wages. Notes cover town officials, a fireman appointment, a gospel exponents visit, a window of streetcar pauses, concert in Van Wert, and purchases of horses and cattle.
A hotly disputed Saturday vote on a 8100 bond issue to reclaim the high school township sparked a split over a one mile assessment plan. Petitioners challenge the plan while supporters urge court action to settle the dispute. A separate notice highlights Blewtr Bitters touted as a cure for stomach and liver troubles.
The readable fragments discuss discipline and obedience in a military context, contrasting blind obedience with disciplined action. It references a soldier, a military attache, and a conversation about how soldiers should learn to march and think, emphasizing faith and firm discipline.
A fragmented OCR style bank statement shows names, dates, and signatures tied to a notary public. It references ARTHUS HOLBROOI and JH Chetior, with mentions of a state bank and a payee Curvener, plus a seal and attestations. The text includes dates like 21 Wes and 18 Ah, and lists various terms suggesting a financial agreement or approval recorded by a notary.
The Rock Island line signals a plan for affordable summer trips from Chicago and eastern points to Denver and Colorado resorts with rate details and multiple departure dates. Tickets, excursion trains, and connections via Chicago and intermediate stations are outlined, including scheduled runs and service notes from Vin Wert and surrounding areas.
A garbled OCR item lists various commodities and prices such as wheat seed rye buckwheat and flax seed with unit measures and unclear figures. The text is a messy catalog of agricultural goods and associated prices with many unreadable words.
A fragmented note describes a Clydesdale entry from Young Lyndoch three years old, claimed by judges as among the best. A forge will be kept for the season at the owner’s Tarn two miles south of Convoy, with daily activity and import notes from ACP and Mr Frenette.
Emiti Jehwal offers a fatwate sale at his residence on the east end of Sycamores street in Van Wert Ohio on Saturday May 13 starting at one o clock. Items include farm implements horse harness hay forks grain cradles and more with terms offering credit by note and monthly payments. Auctioneer A Keen Clear Brain Pennell Bros druggists promote health products alongside the sale.
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