29 Sep 1893
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1893
Page
1
Washington Bureau reports March 4 1893 remarks condemn the McKinley tariff. The speaker assails the bill as robbing labor and farmers, lowering wages, and deceiving the public. Ohio and other states are cited as suffering under protective duties and tariff misrepresentations. An abrupt transition notes an awful Dayton affair.
A pension bureau statement shows 65,899 total pensions since March 4, 1898 with 4,128 issued since August 26, 1893 including 1,712 original and 1,497 increases. It notes 75 percent of suspended cases may be retained on rolls and outlines costs and reforms, plus political commentary on Ohio tariff politics and a Dayton asylum cruelty scandal.
J B Parker of Van Wert offers several farms and lots for sale or trade in Van Wert County Ohio. Properties range from ten acres with a log house to 80 acre tracts with tilled fields, orchards, and outbuildings. Prices vary from 22 000 plus trade options to 885 dollars for lots, with trades possible in other property or cash.
Partial list of farms and land for sale in Van Wert and surrounding counties. Listings include 80 to 108 acre tracts in Harrison, Ridge, York, Pleasant and Benton townships with details on cultivation, outbuildings, water, and soil quality. Prices range from 8200 to 3950 with terms and exchanges possible. A complete abstract of title is provided with each property sale.
An item located at West Maintreet in Van Wert lists Long and Wappner at an office over Rowland's Jewelry Store. The note records a business or professional address with no additional context or dates.
Multiple probate notices from Van Wert Ohio dated 1888 to 1898 announce estate administration and debt payment actions. Adams Blank and Mary Blank named in wills, dower claims, and required sales of property in Reed's addition, with hearings and accounts for executors, guardians, and assignees listed by name and date.
We have opened a tailoring establishment in the room formerly occupied by B L Vore, undertaker, on East Main Street two stores east of Humphreys Hughes wholesale house. We solicit your patronage and guarantee satisfaction.
Estate of Benjamin Bope deceased reports administrator appointed and qualified. WM Foster signs as administrator dated September 19 1503 in Van Wert County. Legal notices.
Money earned from selling poultry and eggs to D. T. Carper at 8S. B. Austin's old stand north of the P. F. depot in Van Wert Ohio.
A horse auction will be held at Sunset Farm located one mile west of Van Wert on the Ridge road. The sale offers likely multiple horses for bidding among local breeders and buyers in the region. Checks and payments will follow the auction house terms.
Five brood mares and colts plus two yearling colts and foals will be listed for sale along with a fine herd of Jersey cows and heifers and several farming tools. Free lunch at noon. Terms: one year credit with note and approved security.
The column argues fall trade prospects are poor as crops fail and prices fall. It notes farmers mechanics and laborers lack money and merchants suffer, questioning forecasts made in May and June for heavy suits overcoats underwear and gloves.
Our crowded shelves force a clearance with big reductions across all departments. Shop early for best selection and lowest prices while stock lasts.
We must raise money with urgent sales offering the best bargains and newest goods. The message emphasizes immediate purchases to boost funds rather than waiting for season end.
The store proclaims low prices on suits and overcoats from five to twelve dollars and up to twelve hundred for premium lines. It emphasizes a broad boy’s clothing selection and pride in its lines.
A storefront promotes wide stock and cash discounts claiming 12 to 20 percent savings versus competitors. Encourages customers to compare prices and bring money to buy the right goods at the right prices.
A bold plea headlines an ad urging customers not to buy until seeing current goods and prices. The message claims profits are being lost and warns against oversized ads offering poor items at low cost. It emphasizes evaluating actual stock before spending money.
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