16 Dec 1887
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1887
Page
1
The Aen Wert Bulletin announces subscription rates and terms set by editors Wert Bulletin Aen Wert. Prices include one year in advance for 8150, six months for 7h, and three months for 50. Renewals must arrive before expiration. specimens available on request and ads to insure insertion must be submitted by Thursday noon.
A collage of names and place references such as Van Wert Union Ridge and Pleasant with scattered mentions of Washington Delphos Jackson and Speacerville. The fragmentary text lists individuals and locations implying notices or directory-style content with medical advertisement amidst unrelated entries.
Seelberg and company announces a December sales push inviting the public to buy holiday presents at reduced prices, enabling shoppers to purchase gifts for less money.
A reflective piece urges farmers to unite with towns via education and sociable exchanges. It contrasts rural self sufficiency with urban perspective, praising farmer institutes and allied groups. It calls for mutual respect, visiting, shared entertainments, and proactive communication to bridge producer and consumer interests and strengthen community harmony.
Ten acres in the south east part of the corporation of Van Wert. Twenty acres adjoining the corporation, all belonging to the estate of the late Samuel Engleright. Also a house and lot on South Washington street, the property of George Richey. Excursions to Los Angeles and San Francisco will be run from all points on the Pennsylvania Company's Lines on Mondays December 19th and 26th 1887. Pullman Buffet Cars and Eastlake Coaches will run through to Chicago with connections over California lines. List of Advertised Letters Remaining in the post office at Van Wert Ohio for the week ending Dec 14 1887. Holiday Excursions. The Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg will sell excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip from all stations December 24 25 26 and 31 1887 and Jan 1 and 2 1888. Tickets good returning until January 3 1888. No excursion tickets sold to adults for less than 25 cents nor to children for less than 15 cents. For further information call on or address nearest ticket agent Pennsylvania Company.
Rail lines announce holiday excursion rates with half fare or full round trip fare between Toledo and Indiana routes from December 24 to January 2 1888. Tickets returnable at pleasure to January 4 1888 with minimum 25 cent fare. additional Mackinaw and Jackson Ohio notices. Signatures warn against trespassing in Van Wert county communities.
On December 24 25 26 31 1887 and January 1 2 1888 the C H V T Railway will sell round trip tickets to all points at one fare. Good for sale date and return passage on any regular train up to January 8. For more information contact the nearest ticket agent. Also medical claim about cures by Wootrorp's Samrany Lorron sold by Hines & Son Van Wert Ohio.
An old ad item notes White Oak split spokes and a call at a spoke factory for bills. J A Gleason & Brother promotes Ayer’s Cathartic Pills, claiming stomach liver and bowel disorders cause headaches indigestion and constipation and urging the pills as the proper remedy.
Letters from the people criticize money driving politics and church life, warn of elected officials trading principle for wealth, urge voters to choose liberty and reform, and note distrust of parties while calling for principled voting across American democracy.
A late night fire in Los Angeles, California, burns about ninety horses. sixty carcasses remain as crews load them out. The report also describes a land sale near Nadean vineyard, with prices from five hundred to twelve hundred dollars per acre and notes the upcoming Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe depot. The writer mentions rain, green fields, and holiday wishes, then endorses Sanford's Nerve Tonic for various ailments.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as essential for teething children. It claims instant relief, natural sleep, eased gums, reduced pain, wind relief, and bowel regulation, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
An advertisement declares Dr Mar chisi Italian Pile Ointment guarantees cure or money back for internal external blind bleeding or itching piles at 59 cents a box sold by L F Gackenheimer Draggist. It also promotes Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for mercurial ailments and notes Bishop Bros offers a large line of glass and queensware in the city.
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