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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
7
Western senators insist changes to the wool schedule equalize protection for wool growers and manufacturers. The debate frames Bailey McMillin as rivals in the House dynamics, while questions about Hawaii and Japan hint at broader imperial tensions and U.S. commitments against foreign interference.
The article notes tarpon hooks are the priciest, selling from one dollar a dozen for bait hooks up to seven dollars for fitted ones. It details four inch tarpon hooks, swivels, German silver snells, rawhide or porpoise skin wraps, and long piano wire swells. Some hooks sell for nine dollars a dozen among salmon flies, with fish behavior and gear explained.
John Seivers of Ames Nebraska tested a canvas decoy cow used to lure geese. Operated by two men, the movable head and legs fooled birds at 200 yards, letting hunters approach within 40 yards before the flock rose, prompting inquiries from buyers.
A garbled mix of items mentions the Greek monarch title dispute over Hellenic lands, a Royal challenge to the Ottoman sultan, and King George's son. It also reports Mount Lebanon Shakers performing a charitable act by distributing 100 bottles of Digestive Carnal, praised for curing stomach issues, followed by a humor column exchange about vitamins and time. Probate notices from Michigan and Eaton County, including an administrator sale, are included in the compilation.
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