09 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
1
The article reports a speaker's denouncement of Republican tactics and a call to correct perceived editorial misrepresentations. It covers Bryan and silver campaign rhetoric, local editorials, and community reactions in Van Wert, with references to state figures, schools, and local events.
Fragments recount James Blaine defending silver against demonetization and gold standard goals. It notes his 1878 stance restoring silver as legal tender, opposition to Bryan’s rhetoric, and claims that defeating a substitute measure required suspending rules. The piece implies a broader commercial world at stake amid party divisions.
A local retailer lists men and boys coats with deep discounts. Men's overcoats all sizes 160 dollars, Ulsters 2 colors, 3 dollars for a gray velvet collar overcoat, dress overcoats 5 dollars, Blue and Black Washington Beavers at 5 dollars, 7.60 for all wool kersey, children's coats 1.90, boys coats up to 1 1/2 years priced 1.50, and boys Shetland coats at 4 dollars.
Readable ad style list touts men and boys garments at low prices. Winter weight suits coats pants and vests priced from 2.00 to 10.00 with many items in the 3.00 to 5.00 range. Includes children's knee suits 50 cents to 1.00 and youth sizes 2.00.
Hats, caps and garments advertised for dressers. Men and boys hats 26c to 50c, plush caps 50c, golf caps, 2c. 300 dozen shirts 50c goods close at 2c, knit shirts 40c, two for 75c. Unlaundered shirts 2c. Husking gloves mittens 10c to 60c. Jeans pants 50c, rip guarantee. 5c overalls and $1 Carhart pants guaranteed.
A Van Wert area retailer touts a large stock of suits overcoats hats caps and furnishings and claims to offer cheaper prices than all other stores in the city. The ad emphasizes breadth of goods and unbeatable value for shoppers.
Fragmentary political squib mocks reformers and chants about anarchism and loyalty to Blaine era GOP values. It accuses Hanna and Morgan of tying the old party to money power, urging Republicans to reexamine beliefs and display the article to loyal aides.
Judge LL W Brown, a prominent Ohio Republican and former consul, publishes a lengthy Toledo piece arguing against gold standard measures and urging immediate Silver policy to revive U S industry. He contrasts Harrison Cleveland eras, cites bonds, deficits, and warns of ongoing economic paralysis if the nation delays monetary reform.
In Union township the day featured sermons at Asbury Chapel by Rev B F Besusey and a concluding speech by Hoo B BurtsGeld at the township hall. Captain Lybold and Joe Gates faced attendance gaps as townsfolk debated a school lease for W A Gates of Ming, with talk of a stock sale and local notices unfolding amid crowd humor and travel. The scene mixed religious gathering, civic effort, and logistical plans as residents sought funds and location details for education.
An excerpt discusses President Harrison’s view on price increases, noting he links higher prices to broader market trends rather than tariff acts. It notes the general tariff law provisions began late and that currency expansion influenced prices, while new legislation’s impact remained uncertain.
A fragmentary notice discusses a vegetable compound named Pinkham and its touted health benefits for women and daughters. It references maternal guidance, health advice, and the social expectation of women consulting remedies and information for their daughters. The text is garbled but centers on traditional remedies and maternal duties.
Column notes local residents including H Germann Jr and Mr Behumm with county politics and gold standard debate. Obituary for pioneer Steward. funeral at Greenwood cemetery. Meetings at Mindleberry and Foster school house discuss silver campaign amid party tensions.
A sheriff's proclamation outlines the November 1896 general election process in Van Wert County Ohio. It lists electors for presidential and congressional districts, and designates county officers including probate judge, treasurer, sheriff, and clerk, with duties for voters to cast ballots in the presidential and various state and local races. The document reflects a formal calling of elections under state constitutions and laws.
The court order sets holding dates by county across 1897 for circuit court terms. Wyandot Marion Crawford Union Logan Putnam Van Wert Hardin Mercer Allen Auglaize Paulding Shelby and others are listed with specified days in January February March April May and September through December. The clerk witnesses the order and date.
Fragmentary advertises stock reduction at Jones and Tudor store. Mentions items like Vollaca for copper kettles, razors, pocket knives, wire, white lead and anchors. Invites inquiries about merchandise and pricing amid scattered product names.
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