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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
2
The Van Wert Times surveys governor and lieutenant governor candidates, county ticket mentions, and party dynamics. It references Hanna, McKinley era politics, local sheriff and prosecutor races, and notes campaign rhetoric and newspaper editorials shaping voter views.
Election notice instructs residents to vote on appointing state and county officials on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1897. It details the time and place for polling and lists positions including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, and various state and county roles.
Advert reads that this year offers unusually good quality paper at cheap rates with emphasis on affordability and value for buyers amid promotional language. It presents a straightforward sales pitch without further specifics on quantities or dates.
An old circa-1900s ad touts Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims to cure night-time urination, back pain, and scalding urination, touting sample bottles and cost one dollar. A meeting notice and legal notices follow in the same clipped page.
An official county communication from Van Wert County outlines probate proceedings and clerk actions. It notes timeframes for certificates, warrants, and hearings, with references to auditors and the county commission. The document emphasizes required filings and procedural steps for estate matters and administrative orders.
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