29 Apr 1880
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1880
Page
1
Jack spins a haunting ghost story about a massacre to frighten the children, but the punchline reveals a harmless Thanksgiving turkey feast and a playful moral, while Belle and Nell tease and Grandpa approves the wholesome ending.
At the anniversary meeting of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia Dr A F A King argued that disease can be a humane ally to longevity. He quoted Austin Flint and cited gastritis rheumatism hemorrhage mumps to show how certain ailments seemingly hostile to health can deter sudden death and promote survival through rest, hydration, and measured exertion.
Arsenic is discussed as a health risk from wall paper and common goods. English law colors small quantities with indigo or soot to reveal poison, while Massachusetts and other states require written physician prescriptions and records for arsenic sales. Modern tests for detecting arsenic in animals are said to be highly reliable, making undetected poisoning unlikely.
The Virginia Chronicle reports two inventive ideas from Nevada residents. One is a mouth restraint for barbershop customers priced at 2.50 with a lever option at 3, using iron padding and back-head screws. The second is a grappling hook on a rope to lift obstructing bonnets, with potential damage to the wearer. A humorous anecdote closes about a widow keeping a portrait of her late husband’s brother-in-law.
A garbled transcript reveals a chaotic scene with references to a grand wine event, a drum court martial, and a state assembly. It mentions Corwin, a census, and various oblique allusions to political maneuvering, with scattered quotes about punishment and propriety.
A writer argues sleep position affects digestion and brain blood flow. Lying too flat or with a raised head may hinder circulation, cause discomfort, and lead to wakefulness or fatigue. The essay contrasts natural sleep with artificial pillows and cites potential risks of improper alignment. A humor interlude follows about a shopkeeper’s penny prank.
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