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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1869
Page
1
A public broadcast attacks a U S Senate move to override Indiana’s constitution and permit ratification of a federal constitutional amendment without a three fifths quorum. The piece condemns Radical trickery and urges the public to reject federal overreach, warning of a threat to free government.
A Newsraver condemns Chinese residents as barbarous and dangerous, suggesting death penalties and radical exclusion. The piece likens Chinese to Africans, arguing both should be denied citizenship and voting rights to protect the community.
Nashville reports Andrew Johnson will not run for governor but will canvas the state during summer to build a Democratic majority in the legislature and aid his election to the U.S. Senate.
John Chandler in the House praised Butler as a reformer and thorough public servant during the Chili mission debate. He highlighted Butler’s zeal for economy and cited his war record as evidence of decisive leadership, noting rumors that he took New Orleans and more.
A reflection on how advertising affects location visibility and customer traffic. It contrasts places famed through promotion with those overlooked by lack of promotion, noting that advertising elevates awareness beyond a small circle.
A fragment from a conversation shows a boy challenging the sanctity of Sunday by noting apothecary shops open on the day. He asks why people get sick on Sunday and how shops can stay open, while others insist heaven keeps the day. The scene hints at religious and social tensions over Sunday observance.
A New York correspondent details a dramatic transformation of a once faded wife who, deserted by a profligate husband, leaves pride behind. She works the strawberry fields, then becomes clerk and manager in a Jersey produce firm, later buying a share and leading a thriving Washington Market operation with respected status.
We have wholesale agency for Barrs Pectoral Elixir for Southern Illinois dealers. The remedy targets lungs in colds and bronchial troubles and is claimed to cure consumption. Endorsed by Rev A Wright and Dr Carr, with living testimony in Vienna. Sold by all dealers and druggists.
By virtue of executions from the Circuit Court of Clark County Illinois in favor of Hoover and Phrey against William B Hodge two parcels and many tracts in Clark County Illinois are offered at public sale on April 17 1869 at the courthouse in Marshall subsequent to court orders. The descriptions cover roughly dozen tracts from the town of York and surrounding sections including subdivisions in parts of Lot One and other enumerated fractions with boundaries along streets and town lines. The lands total numerous acres across multiple quarters and lots in Town Nine Ten Eleven North and respective ranges.
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