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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1892
Page
7
An advertisement touts a tonic named Gantt or Gantts that claims to cure liver derangements and a range of diseases from scrofula to consumption. It asserts blood purification, increased appetite, and fever relief as its claimed effects, urging a fair trial and calling for purchase from druggists.
The piece recounts a humorous incident in Washington where a goat was chosen to pull a wagon in a playful display. It notes mixed reactions among officials, with a humorous take on political optics and cabinet dynamics, mentioning figures like Mr Blaine and Secretary Rusk while detailing debates over import and symbolism.
A presidential trip to Harlem ends with a goat from a farm near Central Park arriving at the White House. The goat’s antics and a missing supply of oil cause chaos, leading to an inquiry and a threatened resignation by officials. The incident strains relations as the president confronts the rival William goat amidst rumors of forced resignation.
Fragmented OCR passage debates Walt Whitman’s legacy and the republic’s view of his place. It cites Cleveland Finig Duuwler and Ludianapelis Jonrsal as critics, mentioning quotations about Whitman as a supreme thinker and later questioning the accuracy and tone of such praise amid public discourse.
A chaotic excerpt covers a Chinese bark beetle disease affecting silk or tea trees, detailing workers harvesting resin and bark, export figures to Canton, and extensive transport routes. It mentions the White wax tree and larval impacts, plus summaries of unrelated anecdotes, medical notices, and local lore from early 20th century journalism.
A sensational account recounts Mrs Kay of South Boston praising Warner’s Cure for a cancer scare and a fibroid, claiming dramatic relief from physicians and urging other women to seek treatment. The piece notes the author’s experiences and medical figures while promoting Ely’s Cream Balm and rival remedies.
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