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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1889
Page
8
A Yorkville letter column reports local talk about saloon attempts and rail line land grabs. It warns readers to beware cruelty to animals and notes mail delivery irregularities between Van Wert and Elziti post offices.
A mix of town news reports misuse near the church crowds and Fourth of July events. Local deaths include Miss Sophia South of Spencerville from consumption. Suppliers bid on building work. a public auction of the old brick square house is planned. Farmers harvest wheat and corn. various residents and businesses are noted.
Uncle Joe Ward and Updegrove are said to be improving in health. Ella Wilson completed her term of school last Friday. Van Wert resident Updegrove visited his brother over the weekend. Local farmers and merchants, including Morris & Waldorf of Lima, were in town for lumber and commerce. Several social calls, visits, and family events are noted among residents, with minor ailments mentioned such as Charlie Alda Kank suffering a skate bite.
Farmers harvests look good with a strong yield forecast while Middle Point prepares for a county institute on July 29. The event promises large teacher attendance and welcoming hospitality, with next term starting August 6 and savings for county youths choosing the local normal.
Hurrah for Foraker and Hester. Miss Emma Clemmons turned 18 with a surprise party Friday night. A. W. Brown bought a Champion binder. L. P. Jackson closed his school with an old fashion spelling bee.
Timothy leads the harvest in prim order as self binders cut wheat and rye. A. Wallace builds a new hay shed while D. Augustine sizes up the gauare and scratch owl. Four acres of sweet corn planned for sale to readers at a fair price. A Belgian white oats hybrid promises strong horse seed. Mr and Mrs Wm Counsellor spent a week with son Elias at Elida Allen county Ohio.
The Fourth of July passed quietly in Decatur Indiana with fair crowds and a crowd draw on the Fourth. Local harvest work continues as selfbinders perform their duties. Several local residents and visitors are noted visiting relatives and attending services, including Miss Alice Morris and Miss Nora A Williams guests of Mary R Thomas, and Rev Mr Howells of Columbus delivering a discourse. Miss Lizzie T Jones and Mrs Edwin Jones are visiting with W B Jones and family. Prof Morgan and wife of Middlepoint are visiting relatives.
An old advertisement claims many health problems stem from nervous weakness. It promotes Dr Miles nerve and brain food as superior to other remedies and offers trial bottles at a local store.
An 1847 testimonial claims eczema psoriasis and other skin maladies were cured in weeks by Caticura remedies after doctors failed. The letter from Merril, Wisconsin, touts dramatic skin restoration and urges others with skin ailments to try the products, with prices and a company address in Boston.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura Soap prevented pimples blackheads and rough chapped oily skin indicating cosmetic benefits and topical relief.
A. G. Williamson testifies from Cincinnati that his 20 year endowment policy via J. E. Heffelfinger yielded a net profit of 1160.68 with total cost 2839.32 and cash dividends 1089.83. He praises the company’s financial stability and courteous treatment over the 20 year term.
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