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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
1
Local for sale and trade style notices describe property and item listings with unclear details. Prominent phrases mention prices such as 890k and several scattered names, places, and terms that hint at real estate or commerce postings.
A disjointed ad promises loans with private funds on hand and low terms. It urges avoiding rent while paying off a mortgage and hints at insurance to cover tort claims. The message reads like a scam pitch with vague references and garbled details.
A dense notice describes a large public sale near Mudh.point and Grace church area listing cattle, farm equipment, household items, harnesses, and tools. It mentions times around 4 o clock and a meeting for bidders with final terms and possible discounts for early buyers. The long list includes cows, plows, harrows, wagon gear, saddles, and miscellaneous farm produce.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions deaths, forgery, a coroner, and various individuals and places. The text lists names like Watts, Leon, and Peters with scattered references to trials, a hospital, and a prominent merchant. It is a jumbled, partial report with multiple inconsistencies and unclear chronology.
Corporal Ha A Wise of the Gin Infantry writes of service, voyage from Honolulu to Manila, and actions in the Negros island area. He details the voyage aboard a transport ship, conditions on board, frequent encounters with storms, discipline issues, and combat engagements near Bacolod and Ladrones. He notes casualties, captures, and the intent to publish letters from Van Wert if permitted.
A scanned text fragment reports that alum baking powders were investigated for health risks linked to food aid and human health. Authorities from agricultural and health commissions warn against alleged dangers, noting that several states require printing warnings on packaging. The source mentions tasters, reports from committees, and media discussion about the powder's safety and possible effects.
A lengthy 1895 style comparison accuses trusts of robbing people while the Republican Party defends them. The piece lists prices for pipes, fencing, lumber, and other commodities, interspersed with rhetorical questions and farmer advisory lines urging readers to verify figures, consider costs, and question market manipulation.
A jumble of fragmented OCR text mentions a wide party at a timetable or time-keeping event, with scattered names and places. The readable parts suggest a festive gathering or parade, but specifics are unclear due to garbled wording and missing context. The piece appears to be a stray clipping with no coherent incident to summarize.
A damaged ad-like text proclaims a free of charge cure for heart disease and nervous ailments attributed to Dr Brannty’s Mines State and Adiamg. It touts testimonials from patients across the United States Canada and Mexico and invites readers to write for further information.
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