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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1868
Page
3
This issue urges prompt voting before noon with appeals to Republicans to cast ballots early. It notes poll books and tally sheets for the presidential election are available from the Clerk’s Office, warns about late voting, and references a county jury list for Van Wert with names and townships.
A large stock of ready made clothing will be offered for public sale in Kenton. The sale begins Monday with price on every item set by the buyer, and will continue daily until the entire stock is sold. Workmen and shoppers are urged to attend and take advantage of the reduced prices.
A lengthy ad urges buyers to avoid auctions and call Mayer & Cahn's Melodeon Mall Clothing Store for sound goods. It touts five departments including ready made clothing tailoring piece goods gents furnishings and hats and caps plus claims of extensive stock and sharp prices. It also promotes Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer and reports on military actions and Indiana election results with multiple notices and public items.
The Swedish polar expedition has returned after failing to advance beyond 82 degrees north, similar to the German expedition which also did not penetrate further than expected. McKim and Zimmerman offer goods at low prices amid a market decline. H J Wise & Sons pay top cash for poultry.
Corrected weekly market list from Giuuiaso and Mercprin reporting grain and commodity prices in Leeds and Van Wert on October 30 1568. Entries include per bushel per pound and per barrel rates for corn shelled oats rye and barley. prices for flour soap wax hams beans potatoes apples and other staples with varied units and ranges.
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