Van Wert Republicans to Meet at Gilliland's Opera House
The Republican Central Committee of Van Wert county, chosen at spring caucuses, will convene at Gilliland's Opera House on Saturday June 21 at 1 30 p m to organize and conduct business as needed full attendance urged J Y Topp and F I Dustman serve as chairman and secretary The Democrats admit no chance of victory in Ohio this year and praise for Dan Ryan and Major McKinley dominate the editorial tone
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van Wert County
Gilliland’s
Opera House
J. Y. Topp
F. I. Dustman
OTICE
Board of
Union School
van Wert
Ohio
Thi Ward
Pension Bill Agreed By Both Houses of Congress
Pension legislation ends the present session with a plan granting pensions from six to twelve dollars monthly to all veterans of the late war who are disabled and unable to earn a living, regardless of when disabilities occurred, with widows and minor children cared for after veterans’ deaths. exception made for those disabled by intemperance. The piece notes political controversy over party control and alleged vote suppression in Alabama’s Fourth District.
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Reed
Alabama
Times
Truth of It Critics Taxes and Democracy in County
The county levy reduced by one tenth of a mill from 2-8 to 2-7 mills is praised by a Times puff but criticized here as masking overdrawn funds and bad management. The author questions why court house debts faded yet overall expenses rose, accusing Democratic control of mismanagement and urging taxpayers to demand accountability.
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Heath
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Women Gain a Victory Over Suffrage
A historic breakthrough is reported as Congress moves a constitutional amendment to grant women the vote. The House judiciary committee favors passage, citing equal citizenship, property rights, and the duty of women to influence laws, while noting objections about women pursuing office.
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Women Suffrage Argument Raises Public Service Question
A historical committee urges extending voting rights to women, arguing they are educated enough and capable of public service. It notes women influence school governance, finance, and moral conduct at polls, urging constitutional changes despite mixed views in Congress. Prominent supporters in House and Senate are named.
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Common Justice
Local Gossip and Fourth of July Happenings in Van Wert
A scattered column notes a bear story, band concert crowds, new sign at the butcher shop, Lloyd Moore fined for drunkenness, and Fourth of July plans with many visitors. Also mentions teachers possibly resigning, machinery from Chicago, and educational gatherings in St Paul. Ayer’s Hair Vigor praised as a universal beautifier and hair restorer.
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D. P. Donathan
McCormick Manufactory
Chicago
Ohio
van Wert
National Educational Association
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
W. C. T. U. Convention At Convoy June 25
The Fourth Quarterly County Convention of the W. C. T. U. will be held at Convoy on June 25. All are cordially invited to attend. The M. E. Mite Society will meet at W. L. Bank’s home next Wednesday afternoon with a picnic supper for all attendees.
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The Heart Cure Promises Relief From Vital Strain
A historical newspaper item extols heart function and cites Dr Franklin Miles New Heart Cure as the reliable remedy. It lists symptoms from breath shortness to swollen ankles and notes sales by L. F. Gackenheimer and Lehmann & Son. Also mentions Syrup White Pine and Tar and recent local relief payments from the Soldiers' Relief Commission. The report records a Masonic banquet with Grand Master Burdick in attendance and notes a lost water spaniel.
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Franklin Miles
Gackenheimer
The Times and the Farmer Ridicule Debate
A prominent farmer rebukes The Times for patronizing farmers with protective policy critique. He asserts farmers value protection, remain prosperous under it, and dismisses the paper's advice as insulting. The farmer says Times should learn from farmers rather than mislead them.
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Discoveries in Nerve Action for Liver Stomach and Bowels
An advertisement proclaims a new principle that acts on the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves to cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. It promises quick relief for men women and children with 30 doses for 25c and free samples at Ohio Drug Store. Also a guarantee for Dr Acker's English Cough Remedy with refunds if not satisfied per directions by J W Evans & Son.
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Loose's Red Clover Pills for various stomach ailments
Sold by Hines and Son, the pills are marketed for sick head ache, dyspepsia, indigestion, and constipation. A box costs 250, with five boxes offered for 1. The notice presents a simple mercantile ad from a local seller.
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Hines & Son
Bradfield Regulator Co product praised by Florida customer
Mrs Lula Long of Spring Grove Florida reports that Bradfield's Female Regulator has worked like a charm with wonderful improvement and urges others to try it. She credits the remedy with curing afflicted women and asks for further particulars from the Bradfield Regulator Co. via Hines & Son for sale details.
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Spring Grove
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Hines & Son
Middle Point News Highlights Spenceville Visit and Town Events
Rev Strauthers and Dr Ladd work at brick yard water supply while Rev J R Hall and wife visit Spencerville. Temperatures reach 90 degrees. Beaghler family plans trip to Albion Michigan. Commencement next Friday afternoon with an evening entertainment. Children Day program at M E Church well attended last Sunday. A J Johnson spelling at Infirmary School drew weary boys, some without prizes or honors.
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Revered J F Crooks Passes, Lodge Note of Sympathy
In solemn tribute the lodge mourns Rev J F Crooks a faithful laborer of the Master. They express sincere sympathy to his sorrowing family and resolve to record the notice and send a copy to the deceased brother. Committee members MEREDITH D P Dunaruan Jno Van Liew.
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J. F. Crooks
Meredith
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van Liew
That Terrible Cough And Epidemic Diphtheria Warn
That terrible cough in the morning and night sweats signal consumption warns readers. Dr Acker English Cough Remedy is sold with a positive guarantee by J W Evans & Son. The piece notes diphtheria spreading, with Lima Toledo and Bellefontaine cited as affected towns, urging precautions to prevent outbreak locally.
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Lima
Toledo
Bellefontaine
Evans & Son Claims Superior Tonic for Health Complaints
The advertisement proclaims their tonic as fully active effective and pure. It states the product cures sick headache disordered stomach loss of appetite bad complexion and biliousness and claims no equal in America or abroad by J. W. Evans & Son.
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J. W. Evans & Son
Miller stave-cutting machine tops local industry
Rudolph Miller & Co. near completion of a stave-cutting machine for Leeson Cooperage Co. of Scott, first of its kind in the region, marking Miller’s leadership in their field as Van Wert welcomes the new shop. The column also notes S haker Soap purity, Ohio City skipping Fourth of July, local civic items, masons’ degree event, opposition to carpet baggers and lower rail rates, plus a cough syrup product offered by L F Gackenheimer.
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Scott
R. Miller & Co
van Wert
A Strange Case of Nervous Disorder and Cure
Mrs H A Gardner of Vistula Indiana, once deemed possessed by evil spirits, suffered constant nerves headaches dizziness backache and dozens of daily spasms. After eight doctors failed she was cured by one bottle of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Trial bottle and illustrated treatise offered free at Guckenheimer's who endorses it. Doctor I H Strong recommends Syrup White Pine and Tar for coughs and colds and croup. Sold by L F Gackenheimer.
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Our Best People Endorse Dr Acker English Remedy
The advertisement proclaims Dr Acker's English Remedy superior for throat and lung issues. It claims instant relief for Whooping Cough and Croup, offers a free sample bottle, and guarantees satisfaction, attributed to J W Evans and Son.
Epizootic Influenza Sweeps Through Horses Worldwide
A historical sketch details a horse disease labeled influenza or epizootic catarrh that spread from Europe to America across centuries. It notes rapid continental travel in 9 days during outbreaks in Canada and the United States, outlines symptoms in horses, and lists possible sequelae such as hydrops pericardii and glanders.
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Comer Tobacco Man Promises Low Prices and Friendly Service
An ad urges readers to visit Comer Tur Toracco Man for cheap tobacco deals including 16 ounce Corn Juice plug for 25 cents and bulk buys. It touts variety, homey service, and value like 5 pounds for $1 and multiple plug options, inviting customers to see for themselves.
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