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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
4
The Statesman reports broad Republican gains across Michigan and nearby states. It notes Democratic setbacks, party defections, and a landslide in Monday’s elections with major cities and counties swinging to Republicans, signaling a strong campaign start. It also mentions tariff debate, political appointments, and local office outcomes.
The piece outlines historic tensions as state governors use troops to press political aims, citing Kansas, Florida, Colorado, and South Carolina incidents. It notes a transformation of state forces into political instruments, with public support varying by state. It also advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for throat and lung diseases, kidney troubles and various salves and remedies from W T Drake's drug store, with testimonials and prices.
Fragmented ad like prose touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring’s cure all while naming various tonics from Hall's Vegetble Sicilian Hair Renawer to Carter's Cough Remedies and Otto's Cure. It notes land prospects in Virginia and includes agent contact in Michigan with various testimonials and sales pitches.
The obituary records the death of Edgar L. Wooley born September 11, 1871, at the family home on Mulberry Street, with funeral services conducted by Rev. G. W. Arimatad. Resolutions of sympathy are noted for Lady Dot Kelly and Lady Carrie Tooker, plus Ben and Florence Brewer. Also included are Naval Cadet Examinations, vaccination mishaps, and assorted Paris letters and town notes.
An advertisement touts Otto's Cure as a fast remedy for coughs colds and throat or lung issues. It claims quick relief for asthma bronchitis and consumption and offers free samples with full bottles priced at 50c and 25c at M B Powell's. Rayford & McDonnell advertise groceries and wallpaper at Powell's Drug Store with cheap gilt edge butter prices at Watson's.
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