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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
4
Democratic and Republican supporters clash in Van Wert County as candidates are praised or criticized. J W Nicopemus and Dayly Cowunsetter earn high marks from allies, while Baird faces censure and Shaffer’s lead is forecast to rise. The piece condemns boodle, notes county finances, and lauds President Harrison.
The piece recounts Democratic opposition to Recorder Baird before the county convention. It claims a ring manipulated against quiet reformers, alleging falsified reports, overcharges on quit claim deeds, and improper office practices. The text urges voters to judge Baird on merit and warns of dishonesty.
A broad reform movement in Ohio seeks to abolish the fee system for county officials and replace it with straight salaries aligned to market talent. The Republican county convention endorses the reform as tax payer friendly and good government, with calls rising from across the state for legislative action to avert a political issue next year.
In Franklin county a reform surge targets the abusive county fee system causing tens of thousands in losses. Farmers from Granges Alliances and conventions urge abolition across counties including Hamilton Franklin Cuyahoga and others. The piece criticizes high salaries and defends partial editor reforms while noting past county borrowing events and payroll discrepancies.
The Van Wert County farmers rally against vote buying after uncovering a probate judge's inflated property assessment. Hoaglin Grange, a large local society, passes a resolution pledging to use ballots and influence to suppress bribery and to not support any candidate who corrupts the vote. They urge citizens to uphold ballot integrity and punish boodlers as criminals.
The piece attacks Democratic county officials over alleged budget mismanagement. It cites a September audit failure, a $16,188.73 overdrawn balance, and a $10,000 loan to cover $6,000 in ditch bonds. Governor Campbell proposes abolishing the Board of Public Improvements and the Denennial Board of Equalization, urging legislature action.
The article argues the new tariff law will boost American manufacturing by diverting goods from Britain to the United States. It notes England’s opposition and predicts Britain may lose industries while the United States gains jobs and prosperity for American families. It emphasizes self reliance and national economic interest.
For the first time in forty six years Ohio calls an extraordinary session to undo its own work. Governor Campbell aims to remove corrupt Cincinnati elements and faces firm resistance from the gang. Republicans should support Campbell for good government, not party lines, as the battle for reform begins. The question remains if the legislature will repent as the governor presses radical measures.
State Auditor Poe has a special examiner reviewing the treasurer and auditor's offices. The investigator's findings are pending. no fraud is expected, but irregularities may appear. The report will be public once submitted to Auditor Poe.
In a recent work on Heart Disease Dr Franklin Miles the noted specialist gives many new and startling facts Thousands of people are slowly poisoning themselves weakening their hearts by tea coffee tobacco and alcohol These are Heart Whips causing rapid beating shortness of breath pains and faint spells Finally heart failure and sudden death The press highly recommends the New Heart Cure discovered by Dr Franklin Miles for sale at Gackenheimer s
A Good woman can find steady employment by applying at the Unique Hand Laundry for ongoing work.
Advertises Loose's Red Pile Remedy as a positive treatment for all forms of piles including blind bleeding itching ulcerated and protracting piles. Priced at 50 cents and offered for sale by Hines and Son.
In Bowfine Green Ohio on March 16 1889 a local man reports severe rheumatism for which Mrs Hopkins recommended Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. He says it cured him and endorses it, with a pharmacist signing as to the truth of the statement. For sale by Hines & Son.
A brochure offers painless, non surgical treatment for piles fistula fissure rectal ulcers polyps pruritus and chronic diarrhea. It claims 800000 operations with none fatal, no anesthesia or stomach medicine, and quick return to work. Patients urged to request a 58 page illustrated pamphlet from Brinkerhoff Morne in Chicago.
A Spring Hill Iowa resident praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for burns and general aches while ads tout Sick Headache remedies Loosea Red Clover Pills and Bradfields Female Regulator. Johnsons J W Evans Son and Hines Son sell these products with claims of quick relief and cures.
Physicians highly recommend Mother's Friend as indispensable for those facing childbirth. Bradfield Reg. Co. of Atlanta, Ga. provides particulars, with sales through Hines & Son.
It is surprising that people will use a common pill when they can secure a valuable English one for the same money. Dr Acker's English pills are a positive cure for sick headache and all liver troubles. They are small, sweet, easily taken and do not gripe. Sold by J W Evans and Son.
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