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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
4
Marshall Michigan April 10 1061 a panel of germ enthusiasts warns that microbes threaten human life. They describe ever mutating bacteria and “expectoratus microbus” as a deadly danger while noting how fear and superstition rise with scientific discovery.
Reports from army posts show more saloons and heavier drinking among troops after the canteen system was abolished. Officers blame lack of post facilities and temptations, noting soldiers drift to hard liquor despite old temperance aims. The shift reflects political pressure ending official liquor service.
A scattered, opinionated column laments McKinley press relations and national debates while mocking politics and journalism. It notes Aguinaldo's capture, English beef imports, Mrs Nation's paper, and King Edward's fashion shifts. It also puns on shipments, canals, trade, and public sentiment, with sharp jabs at press trends and public figures.
The text outlines do it yourself emergency measures including mixing salt and ammonia nitrate, storing in bottles for use against fires, and fire response tips. It covers extinguishing oil fires with water or flour, smoke precautions, and safe escape methods from upper floors using ropes or ladders. It emphasizes calm steps and practical precautions.
Sothern and Toole plotted a dining prank in London. Sothern slapped an elderly diner and claimed mistaken identity. Toole then greeted the man with a friendly backslap, fulfilling a bet and prompting an expected reaction.
A Philadelphia Record quote explains that horses instinctively shift to curb stones or level ground to avoid strain when streets slope. Standing long on a gutter causes uneven weight distribution, fatigue, and muscular issues. drivers should rest horses on level ground whenever possible.
The passage extols blood as life and sustenance, linking vitality to rich blood. It claims nourishment of bone, muscle, and mind through blood quality, asserting health rises with robust blood and declines with weakness.
Guidance on preventing contagion in a sickroom including ventilation, strict hygiene, quarantine, and room setup. Recommends upper room use, minimal furnishings, bare floors, disinfectants, and careful handling of dishes and bedding. Also includes a fish hash recipe section with step by step preparation and serving notes.
The article explains placing dark pictures away from direct light while lighter works near windows. In a well planned room the dark tones anchor the carpet and fade through curtains and furniture to the lightest wall hues. Lower pictures should be somber, guiding the eye from deep tones to the brightest highlights.
The recipe describes making butter for sandwiches by creaming and blending in desired flavors. It lists additions such as caviar, cucumber, cardine, cheese, lobster, parsley, chives, cress, chutney, chili, and radish.
Practical tips on stopping hiccoughs include breathholding for 20 to 35 seconds and using a quick acting emetic or hot water on the neck in severe cases. Also suggested are rapid ice swallowing and other home remedies. The piece briefly notes cleaning a wet silk hat with a dry cloth and soft brush for restoration.
An advertisement touts the American Woven Fence sold by Hosley’s Hardware. It claims easy assembly in minutes, no repairs needed, and emphasizes low price versus bare wire, urging customers to visit for details and viewing.
In Paducah Kentucky a blind mechanic demonstrates expert capability placing laths and nails, erecting scaffolds and performing as much daily work as sighted peers in his trade. His story highlights skill and perseverance amid adversity.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Promised relief for bladder, kidneys and back pain in males or females. immediate relief of water retention. Swartwout Swartwout, Marshall Michigan. Also notes on Bear Flag history and references to Foley's Kidney Cure.
Mrs Hawley wife of Connecticut senator is a prominent clubwoman and hospital supporter. She led Washington club for two terms and is linked with several charity efforts. Also notes a laxative ad and a brief etymology of bayonet tracing to Bayonne.
The Japanese government weighs capital punishment by suffocation in an air tight chamber with air exhausted by a pump. Emperor William favors maintaining fatherland customs and daily beer consumption, liking Rhine wine but preferring beer in the afternoons and evenings.
A promotion lists combined newspaper offers with The Statesman and papers like Michigan Farmer New York Tribune Detroit Journal and Chicago Inter Ocean at various yearly rates. Also notes help wanted for haying harvesting and fencing, with Bosley’s Hardware marketing American Woven Fence products and loaned stretchers.
A brief local item notes a public service event in a city area with a schedule and involved agencies. Readable fragments mention a meeting date and a request for public input, with officials named and a location cited. Names and exact times are partially obscured but context indicates an official notice of upcoming proceedings.
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