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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1886
Page
2
A collection of editorial notes critiques republican policy stressing ballot freedom universal education and the elevation of labor. It satirizes politics including pen notes about pensions government liberalism and urban vice while citing Michigan figures Battle Creek and Marshall. The items span national issues rail disasters and frontier life with Harper's May illustrations and commentary on postmaster appointments.
The article surveys inventive reuse of soaked wood devices, moralizing essays by Rev. T. T. Munger, and varied opinions on Cleveland era politics. It notes spring markets with eggs and lamb, woeful pockets, and debates over tariff, education, and wool prices.
The National Republican argues free wool and other imported materials for export trade are exempt from duties, citing 19th century provisions and 1884 remissions totaling over 2.25 million dollars. It asserts tariffs do not block export manufacturing and that most materials are produced domestically. It notes historical precedent from Washington’s era of 99 percent drawback on exported goods.
A collage of partisan quotes from Detroit, Louisville, Philadelphia, and Chicago critics, praising and blasting democracy, tariff policy, labor rights, and protectionism. The selection contrasts calls for free labor, union power, and tariff pledges with general political sniping and regional pressures from multiple papers. It highlights tensions over labor, democracy, and economic policy amid party politics.
The Indianapolis Journal and Winston Republican warn that civil service abuses, broken promises on internal revenue and tariffs, Blair bill wrangles, and rising protectionism threaten Democratic strength in upcoming elections. Voters distrust old party lines as economic strain and wartime dynamics reshape support.
May issue highlights Sir Norris novel In the Experience Meeting and Mrs. Potter elocution piece with Ostler Jon. Hawthorne essay Prof. Weischeit's Experiment and To Castle Dangerous skit. Thoreau poetry and art interchanges feature color plates and Easter motifs. Includes fashion, painting, photography, and house furnishing Q&A. Price 20 cents.
A May Harper's piece titled Bewitched by W H Gibson explores strange plant gall formations with observed facts and Thoreau like imagery. The fragment also includes multiple advertisements for Ely's Cream Balm T C Co clothing and the World’s Dispensary Medical Association offering medical cures and pamphlets.
Local ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed remedy for lingering coughs in Weelinh. It claims noticeable relief after the first dose and offers a trial size for free, with a full bottle priced at one dollar. A. O. Hyda advertises the product and its healing promise.
Promotes inexpensive lodging at the Grand Union hotel in New York City with European plan rooms, elevator restaurant, and rail access. Also markets Acker's English Prescriptions and Dyspepsia Tablets, guaranteeing relief or refund. Mentions Alghasting Co ads in Grand Rapids and various wall and ceiling finishes, disinfectants, and cheap paint providers.
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