The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-12-06
LOTTERY SWINDLEs.

The people are running wild after
lotteries. 1t is no use to argue with
them. This mama must take its course.
Every body wants to get the property of
some one else without paying for it.
But he loses his own in the attempt
Serves him right, One swindling con-
Germ offers farm worth $4,000, and
$4,000 in greenbacks, besides other
large sums, for only one dOlar 1t is
pretended that the money will be applied
to the support of the widows and Or
phans of soldiers. This scheme is in
dorsed by Gov. Cox Tickets can be
had of the Postmaster in this place
We would suggest that the large prizes
be appropriated to the benefit of the
widows and orphans, and not paid to
the successful gambler who happeds to
buy the lucky ticket, provided any one of
the gamblers is so fortunate as not to
be swindlcd by the managers of the
concern.
A few days ago we receiveda a flaming
advertisement of great inducements DIN
vest in one of these gambling swindles,
and the proprietors made US the follow
ing offer
MEssRs. PURLIsHERs or THE PAPER To WHICH
| THIS IL ADDRESSED, OR ITS suCCEssoR;
| GeaAemen-Fully realizing the significant fact
that new projects are advanced or retarded by the
smiles or favOrs of the editorial fraternity and
| that our permanent success depends mainly on
the favor Of the press, we beg your attention,
most respectfully, TO the important proposition
| follOwingi
EqrIf you will Insert the accompanying adver-
tlsement three months, and also give us an
Editorial, " we win guarantee that you receive a
certificate calling for ono Of our most beautiful
Watches, made of best quality Silver, and war
ranted an accurate tlme-keoper. They are In
every way superior articles, being knowna a
"SIver Hunting Duplexes,"
named In the ninth line Of list of Watches In
advertisement, and moro accurately described
In our Illustrated descriptive Price List to tho
trade as
IMPROVED HEAVY SILVER DUPLEX
CHR0NoMETERs,
In Full Ruby Action
Those wishing superior tlmc-plece that can be
relied upon iu oil seasons and weAthers, should
have this. For railroad men and others requiring
an accurate Watch, this Ia unsurpassed. Cased
In best Silver, In handsome and durable manner,
per case of six, &20i. A sample will be sold for
eos. These Watches retail at from s76 to $500
each
We are fully aware that this Is an unusually
liberal offer, aud do not rely wholly upon the
value Of your estlmabe paper for full return.
but In addition, expect you to exhibit the Watch,
telling where Il came from, and II you think us
deserving OF patronage, Induce as many BUYERS
~ possible Knowing that our Watches are fully
az represented, and leaving the success of our
enterprise wholly upon the reception that they
receive, we most respectfully Invite your accept
ance and cooperation.
GTNo argument, koperer specious, pW induce u
20 vary in any manner from he aboUe agreement
Copies Of the paper must first be sent 70 US
before compensation eau be expected, and IN NJ
INSTANCE WILL PAYMENT BE MADE IN
ADVANCE
Publishers sending Us papers, must be particular
to pay ne postage, as transient mall matter no"
requires II.
Awaiting q reply, we remain, with high regard,
Your 0bt Servants,
j. HIoKLING q co.
That is very generous offer, surely.
But, gentlemen, how can you afford il
If you favor us, you must swindle your
selves or some one else for our benefit.
And in no instance will you pay il