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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1887
Page
1
Van Wert county shows strong Democratic gains across townships amid statewide trends. The editorial notes Powell and Foraker outcomes, calls Mahone era over, praises Hill for NY victory alignment with revenue reform, and criticizes Hester and GOP tactics while urging voters to maintain Democratic control locally.
The Mackinaw Railway suggests moving the traffic office from Van Wert to Toledo on November 14, prompting talk that all major Mackinaw offices may depart Van Wert. Bryan is eyed for a possible division and its shops, roundhouses, yards, and dispatches. Local voices warn a loss would hurt the town, while discussions on tariffs and labor taxes persist, with notes on Dress reform and an old epigram. A legal notice announces the estate of Grimes McConahy appointing E Burr McConawy as executor.
Ten percent off on imported dress patterns. Seal plush sacques drop from 40 dollars to 37 dollars and from 45 dollars to 40 dollars. Limited sale items and clearance pricing highlighted.
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