davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
journalistic Cheek.

Journalists are very prone to hear
the expression, " Newspaper men have
lots of cheek" But we humbly beg
leave TO plead modified plea of not
guilty. In their natural state, news
paper men are the most modest, inno-
cent. unpretending, guileless creatures
of the genus homo. But alas how
changed they become after few years
existence in this wicked world and
contact with its Inhabitants. But that
we journalists have a little boldness
commonly called cheek, but contend
in defense that it is because of indi-
viduals with which they must of ne
cessity associate.
There is the local, beer -bloated poll
tician who does not take the paper.
and more, does not deign to notice the
editor. But this same politician is
nominated for office. Then he comes
rushing in and wants to dictate a full
some eulogy of himself, and because
the editor refuses to use it, with all the
assurance of rooster on his dung-hiIl
he proceeds to threaten utter annihi-
lation for the poor editor, and goes out
breathing dire vengeance.
A would-be artist brings daub into
the office, and then because the editor
will not print criticism so excellent
that the average pieca from Messonier,
Landseer, or Raphael would be incom-
parably tiattered, this aspiring artist
threatens to use his influence against
the paper.
A preacher or lawyer comes in and
wants a puff of some mediocre effort.
A lady gives party and wants IL full
detailed account, with all the fringe
work. including costumes, distinguish
ed guests, menu, etc. A fellow gets
mad at his neighbor and wants paper
to blow his hostile friend sky high. A
man calls in, boots muddy, smoking
cigar that should be put in quaran-
tine, or smoked in a ten acre lot, sits
down in the EDITORS chair, which he
left to consult an encyclopedia, and
the stranger coOlly proceeds to haul
ever the exchanges and examine the
editorial note book, and 0 We Gods
people persist in saying Haven't
newspaper men cheek
Then some Of these same people who
talk so much of cheek, if they pick up
a paper and find that in giving au ac-
count of some family difficulty the re-
porter has not pried into domestic
matters and household secrets centu-
ry old, the paper has failed of it's duty.
So, we must conclude that little
cheek is necessary for our self defense
and the average newspaper man is as
modest and gentlemanly as the Doors
around him permit.-[E EX.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Vandalism.

For the last three or four years the
citizens of our town have been contin-
ually annoyed by depredations COM
mitted by Young Americas" ranging
in age from eight to sixteen years.
The acts complained of have increased
during this time to such an extent that
no mans property is safe at any hour
of the day. Houses are broken open,
barns and stables are pillaged, fruit
orchards, vineyards and gardens are
despoiled, and the taxpayer and prop
erty owner is powerless in his efforts
to protect that for which he has long
toiled. If one is so fortunate as to
detect and bring to conviction party
of these youthful marauders he soon
learns that the local magistrate will
make the fine for the offenders a NOM
inal sum and the costs will be charged
to the complaining witness. This
action proves to be encouragement to
the evil doers, and the ones who suf-
fer from the acts of the law-breakers
continue to pay taxes to support police
courts and police officers. Let these
young criminals of the town beware
else 1.-The higher law" may he appealed
to, and sore heads and broken bones
take the place of magistrates SEN
tences.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Colorado Excursion Rates,

The Pennsylvania Company and
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis
Railway Company will, on July 18th,
make a sweeping reduction in Excur-
sion Rates from all Stations on their
lines to Denver and return. Sale of
tickets will continue till September
25th, 1882. The National Mining Ex-
position, which will represent all the
resources, industries and attractions of
the Rocky Mountain region, will open
at Denver August 1st. Drop postal
to E. A. Ford, General Passenger
Agent, and ask him to send you
pamphlet giving routes and Rates of
Fare, they are furnished free of charge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
A Maui I'M 9th Farm.

A correspondent of the Fenton
(Mich.) Independent gives the follow
ing interesting items connected with
the working of the great 5000 Dali
rymple farm, lying along the western
part of the Red River Valley, about
three hundred miles northwest of St.
Paul:
In the first place, it takes from eight
to ten hundred men and eight hundred
mules and horses to do the work. To
keep these mul es, horses, and a few
COWS, they have to cut and cure three
thousand tons of hay for winter use,
and lay by over one hundred thousand
bushels Of oats. Their oat harvest
comes first, and they now have eight
hundred acres on the ground, and he
says they will go forty bushels to the
acre. Wheat will be ready to cut the
fore part of August, and will average
between twenty and thirty bushels per
acre.
One hundred and twenty-five reap
ers 8nd binders are all in readiness to
enter the fields as soon as the grain is
ripe. These machines are of the Nc
Cormick pattern mostly; and cost $500
each. When the grain is in the shock
thirty steam threshers are in readiness
to shell it out for the market. The men
all work by the month until harvest
time, then they receive two dollars a
day until the threshing is out of the
way; previous to that they get twenty
dollars month.
TO run such an immense business,
system and oversight are necessary.
The farm is divided into what might
be called wards--first, second, and so
en- to fifth. Each has its superinten-
Each division has large barns, neatly
the reapers, drills, rakes and gang
plows are stored. Perhaps L should
say here that the plows all run by
tWOs, and on wheels, the driver riding
as on the reaper or rake. Each double
plOw requires two teams, and turns
over a strip thirty-twO inches wide as
it goes across the lot and back in a bout
of two miles! The wheat is sown by
drills; but instead of being drilled in,
it is scattered broadcast and then drag
ged.
The entire farm is as level as house
| floor, with neither tree nor bush, and
! not stone of any size Or shape on the
vast estate. Standing at Mr.. D's house
and looking in all directions the earth
and horizon seem to meet, and one
feels that an immense lake or sea is
just beyond. And then, the sense of
loneliness and littleness that one ex-
periences while in the midst of such
Surroundings, Is simply indescribable.
We are bewildered by the magnitude
more than we are charmed by the
beauty of what our eyes sweep across.
And yet the people who are here say
they are happy, and do not incline to
be homesick.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
sbiloh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most
sucressful Cough Medicine we have
ever cold. few doses invariably cure
the worst cases of Cough, Group and
Bronchitis, while its wonderful sue
cess in the cure of Consumption is
without q parallel in the history OF
medicine. Since its first discovery IL
has been sold on guarantee, test
which no other medicine can stand.
If YOU have o cough we earnestly ask
YOU to try it. Price 10 cts, 90 cts. and
81. If your Lungs are sore, Chest or
Back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Piaste'
Sold by e. 2. BRAINERD 81 Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

EDITOR PRESS AS editors are sup.
posed to be posted on all matters of
public interest, will you please en-
tighten me and the public on the fol-
lowing questions:
First. Did the Board of Education
of Ravenna Village submit to the
voters of said Village at the Spring
election, a proposition to build school
house on the Kent lot, so called, for
primary purposes, said house not to
cost over ten thousand dollars, fur
nished? andy was the submitting of
that proposition to the voters legal
requirement., and was it submitted in
good faith or to further some ulterior
object? If made in good faith and
was legal requirement, then by what
authority do the Board now presume
to appropriate eight, ten or fifteen
thousand dollars more of the peoples
money, and that, too, for an entirely
different purpose?
have been told that there was IA
time in this country when the people
objected to taxation without represent
alton. 1 know our Board of Educa-
ton are very popular, and may pre-
sumo a great deal on that, and yet, /
can but think, had they been at all
confident of the support of the people
they would have done what they
ought to have done, submitted it to a
vote. Please answer at your leisure.
INQUIRER.
We are under the necessity of re-
ferring our correspondent to the Board
themselves for the desired information.
What they did and why they did
it, are matters about which we are
not at all posted. PRESS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
On the Death of Blanche Adel

-
Rogers.
The blooming vale and warblin2 heath
Inspire the soul with sweet delight,
But sweeter far ia natures wreath
Are little children gay and bright.
Yet. all that's bright must fade,
T'hc Urlan3rst still the fleotest;
All taa;.s sweet -sas made
Du5 - =: .Nci sweetest;
Stars : ..- n..t ali
FIawcI3 Vntv u,uup ii opringing,
These. alas are types of all
To which our hearts are clinging.
Thus earthly joys are changed to sighs,
The cruel blight bcfouls the air,
And all that's touched repines and dies,
1t spares not e'en the flOwret fair.
A precious child of lovely mien
Was dearest little Blanche Adel;
Her simple heart no thoughts could screen
Her sparkling eyes were forced to tell.
She was in all her nature kind;
Nome knew her well but loved her best,
For every trait they learned to find
In every look or thought expressed.
Alas the spoiler piled his art;
The lovely prattler is no more;
Her life was pierced by poisOn's dart.
And all is ned forever more.
LET little children come to me,''
Was Christ's command as all He blest;
The purest truth can only be
In purest hearts the childish breast.
And soto grace fair Eden's:bowers,
Sweet Blanche scars in realms of bliss,
Forever gone Eternal hours!
Wemiss our bud OF loveliness.
But should we meet our love again,
The joy will then far greater prove
For having suffered grief and pain
On earth, in losing first our love.
RANDOLPH, July 30, 1882. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
RANDOLPH.
Correspondence,


Wheat is substantially harvested.
1t did not entirely escape the rust but
was not touched enough to shrink the
kernel much. The yield will be all
that is expected.
Haying is not all done yet, as the
wheat required attention with many
farmers before the hay was all cut.
There will be an immense oat crop,
according to present indications.
Corn and potatoes might be better.
We are happy to report that young
Bettes has improved decidedly, and
his recovery is placed beyond doubt
by the physicians.
The people of the Center and yicin-
itp are deeply moved by the death of
Mrs. Walter J. Dickinson. Mrs,
Dickinson suffered with heart trouble,
was sick but short time, and died on
Tuesday, the 18th inst. She was, as
we sometimes say of some fellow-being
in whom we can see kindness and
goodness and all that is praiseworthy
combined, one of the best creatures in
the world. She had no enemies, and
all who have known her are touched
with the deepest compassion at her
early removal from this earth. She
leaves a devoted husband and four
children to mourn hsr death. We are
grieved, and yet nothing is of more
common occurrence than the unex-
pected call upon some nearest and
dearest friend by that cold and stern
vanquisher, death. Years ofhope and
toll and longing suspense all terminate
in the final dissolution by death.
Pleasure and sorrow which come and
go oalternately are but the obedient serv-
ants of the Whims of life, and no one
has full control over their coming and
going. 1t is reason which must over
come our sorrow, while joy left to itself
will control itself, as no one has ever
experienced too much. We are born
to die, and when dead the inevitable
occurrence has only sealed the destiny
of this life. Millions have died before;
millions must die hereafter all that
are born must die. Hence, while
death brings grief to the living, it is
rest and peace to the dead, and since
it is inevitable with JAIL mortals the
true consolation lies in that the strug-
gle is DER, when the last breath is
drawn. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Worthy of Praise.

Patent Medicines, but when we know
of one that really is public benefac-
tor and does positively cure, then we
consider it our duty to impart that in
ormation to all. Electric Bitters are
truly most valuable medicine, and
will surely cure Billiousness, Fever
and Ague, Stomach, Liver and Kid
ney Complaints, even when all other
remedies fail. We know whereof we
speak, and can freely recommend
them to all.-Ex. Sold at fifty cents
a bottle, by Belding & Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

Congress Lake, near Suffield, is be-
coming a popular resort, especially for
Sundays. Parties from Cleveland,
Canton, and other points, gather there
and indulge in drinking and revelry.
utterly setting at defiance the laws
against the violation of the Sabbath,
and yet no attempt is made to assert
the Republican platform declaring
that all laws on the statute books
must be enforced until repealed by
legislation or abrogated by legal au-
thority." st. Smith seems to be held
in utter contempt in that locality.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Another Old Citizen Cone.

Mr.. Henry Sawyer, one of the oldest
and most esteemed citizens of Frank
lin Township, died at his residence in
the Village of Kent, on Wednesday,
the 10Th inst, aged II years. Mr.. Saw
yer came from "New England" with
his father, Capt. Urish Sawyer, and
settled in Brimfield Township IN the
year 1917, and endured the hardships
of pioneer life. The wife, with whom
he has travelled life's journey for more
than fly years, several children, and
many friends, mourn his loss.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Plain. Honest Language.

This is theseason when people should
protect their property from destruction
by lightning. We have the best light
ming conductor in the United States,
which we are prepared to put up at
reasonable rates, soon after orders are
sent in. If you desire protection, don't
delay. We are not runners, but local
dealers, responsible for what we agree
to do. A. II. BALDWIN,
Local Agent for Reyburn, Hunter & Co..
Philadelphia Pa
RAvENEA. o.. July II, 1882 724-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Sudden and Violent.

The change from the summer to the
fall season is so sudden and violent
here in the West that few can get
through. the winter months without
having a cough or cold of more or less
severity fastened upon them. The
seeds of that dread disease, cOnsump-
ton, are usually sown in one of these
much dreaded months. Browns Ex-
pectorant is n sure cure for the most
violent coughs and colds, and will ar
rest consumption if taken in time.
For sale by Belding & Armstrong,
Call for Taraxine memorandum books,
free
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
BuckIen's Arnica saIve,

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all
skin eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to giYe perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by Bel
ding g. Armstrong, Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
,Iobuston's Compound Extract of Sarsapar

JohnstOn's Compound Extract Of Sarsapar-
ALA, of which an advertisement may
be found in another column, is good
article, and entirely destitute of all
auackery. Independently of the am
pie testimonials from professional men,
adduced by Mr.. Johnston, we are well
satisfied of the virtues of the Extract
of Sarsaparilla, as we have used it our-
selves with entire success, in removing
the affection under which we labored.
In all cutaneous affections especially,
it is invaluable.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
The Best Cough Medicine in the
World.
s.mpLE FREE OF CHARGE.

Call at Belding and Armstrong;
Drug Store and get sample bottle OF
Browns Expectorant free of charge.
It cures coughs, hoarseness, whooping
cough, aud consumption i'll its early
stages.
1t is sciestilic preparation, admir-
ably adapted for the cure of ali throat
and lung diseases. 1t is pleasant to
take and entirely harmless.
Try it. 1t costs you nothing.
Regular size bottles, soc. and 81.
For sale by Bedding & Armstrong.
Call for Taraxine memorandum books,
free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Doctors and Churches.

The doctors of New York city, hun
dreds of whom have personally visited
Speer's Vineyards during the wine
making season, say his Port Grape
Wine has proved to be pure, unadul-
terated, of fine flavor and tonic pro-
perties and is unsurpassed for its re-
storative powers, and they prescribe it
as a very superior wine. The princi-
pal Churches in New York and Brook
lyn use it for communion.
For sale by III. Waterman,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Given Away.

We cannot help noticing the liberal
offer made to ali invalids and sufferers
by DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. You are requested to call
at Belding & Armstrong; Drug Store,
and get Trial Bottle, free Of cost, il
YOU are suffering with Consumption,
Severe Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
-chitis, Hay Fever, Loss OF voice.
Hoarseness, or any affection of the
Throat or Lungs, 1t will positively
cure You.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
PORTAGE COUNTY
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Portage County Teachers Institute will
be held at Ravenna from the 7th to the 18th of
August. 1882.
INSTRUCTORS.
PROF. JOHN OGDEN. Fayctte, Ohio
PROF. GEO. II. COTTON, Hiram,
Free Evening Lectures will be had during
tho session.
Our Instructors are among the best in the
State. and every live Teacher will be expected
to take advantage of this golden opportunity.
Bring any Text Books you may have, and do
not forget your U. S. Histories.
Tuition free.
For further particulars, or information in re-
gard to Board. &c, call on OF address GEO. F.
DoUTHITT, Ravenna, Ohio.
WIN THOMAS.
w. w. SLABAUGH.i EX. Com.
725-3W GEO +. DoUTHITT.)
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Colorado Excursions.

COLORADO ROUND TRIP TOURIST
TICKETS, at greatly reduced rates, via q.
Il. 20. r. r., new Chicago and Den
yer Through Line, good during sum-
mer months and National Mining ano
Industrial Exposition in September
are now on sale and full particulars as
TO trains and rates can be obtained from
any Coupon Ticket Office in the United
C,4o,as or Canada. 4t cow.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

A NEW horror has been added to the
cigarette in California. Leprosy,"
SAYS a san Francisco physician, is
revealing itself about the lips and
tongues of boys who smoke cigarettes
made by the Chinese. The disease,
though fatal. is slow in giving tokens
of its first appearance" No less than
10 cases of infection by cigarette
smoking had come under the physi-
clans notice.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

CANCER REMoVED.-On "Wednesday
of last week DR.. Hugus, assisted by
DIR. Alcorn, removed from the left
breast OF Mrs. Samuel Hazelbaker, a
lady 53 years of age, a scirrhus tumor
with which she has been afflicted for
about IS months. The operation was
performed under the influence of
chloroform and was comparatively
painless. The patient is doing well.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Answer This Question.

Why do so many people we see
around US seem to prefer to suffer and
be made miserable by Indigestion
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of APP
petite, Coming up of Food, Yellow
Skin, when for Is cents we will sell
them Shiloh's Vitalizer, guaranteed to
cure them. Sold by
E. p. BRAINERD 81 son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

DIR. T. M. Heard, the Optician, will
be at the store of Wait. Dewey & Co.
till four o'clock every Tuesday after
noon. Those who want perfect fitting
spectacles or eye glasses, should not
fail to call on him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

See q woman IN another column,
near Speer's Vineyards, picking grapes
from which Speer's Port Grape Wine
is made, that is so highly esteemed by
the medical profession, for the use of
invalids, weakly persons and the aged.
Sold by II. Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

PERSONS visiting Cincinnati will
find the Crawford House, S. w. corner
of Sixth and Walnut Streets, a first
rate place to stop. Lewis Vanden is
the proprietor. 1t is the only $500
day house in the city. Give it trial.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
sHuOU'S CATARRH REMEDY

A marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diph-
liberia, Canker mouth, and Head Ache.
With each bottle there is au ingenious
nasal Injector for the more successful
treatment of these complaints with
out extra charge. Sold by e. z.
Brainerd & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Repairing of Watches, Clocks,
JeWelry. &c.

Special attention given to the Re-
pairing of fine watches, clocks, &c.
Jewelry neatly repaired. All work
warranted, and promptly done. Charg-
es rs reasonable as any place in the
city. JOS. S. B. SWAIN,
Matchmaker and JeWeler,
Streets.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Watches.

Novelty Watches with black dials,
Arabic and Roman figures, at 50. Also,
fine American Watches for Railroad
men, from $15 up, can be found at
Jos. S. B. SWANS,
Matchmaker and JeWeler,
Cor. Main and Chestnut streets
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27

LOST lost my cold and cough by
taking Shumway's Compound Cough
Syrup, which can be found at all the
drug stores.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-07-27
Notice to Contractors.

kNEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
= the Office of the Clerk OF the Board OF Edu-
cation OF Edinburg Township, Portage County,
Ohio, until twelve O'Clock ut noon on the 18th
dav of August. 1872, for furnishing material and
building Il school House on the lot situated In
specifications on file Ill said Office. Each bid
must contain the name OF every person inter
csted in the same, and be ccOmpanied by
sufficient guarantee of some disinterested per-
son, that if the bid is accepted contract will
be entered into and the performance OF lG
promptly secured.
The bid for each kind of material called for
by the specifications must be stated separately,
and the price of each given, and the price OF
labor must also be separately stated.
None but the lowest responsible bid Will pe
accepted and the Board reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Education.
II. A. MARSH, Clerk.
Edinburg, o.. July 18th, 1882. 724-4w