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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1885
Page
2
Editorial notes lament the rapid spread of offensive partisanship across the nation. The piece critiques Democratic moves, mentions Gov. Hubbard of Connecticut, and discusses Louisiana appointments, West Point influence, and reactions to Cleveland era politics. It references veterans, the Vermont/Democratic factions, and "Dulphin" contracts amid a broader commentary on party loyalty and public discourse.
The civil service law covers the tax classified service with 650 paces in Washington departments, 5600 in the postal service forming nearly half of clerks and carriers, and 2600 in customs about five sevenths of all. Since January 16 1883 over 11000 applicants have been examined at 225 exams nationwide and about 2600 appointed, all on six month probation. Of 109 Washington department appointees only two failed to gain permanent status and only three outside departments were removed within a year. The average applicant age was 30, and among 5556 with complete records 920 had only common period schooling while 440 attended college.
Carel Justice Greeny of Washington Territory advocates female suffrage and equal voting rights. The piece notes R. M. T. Hunter’s minor Virginian post, Ulysses S. Grant’s death and funeral plans, cholera reports, and various U S political and health topics from the period, including Deseret News criticism and eight hour work laws in Pennsylvania.
For July 1885 temperatures slightly higher and humidity greater than multi year average. Diphtheria seen in 15 places including Detroit and Kalamazoo. scarlet fever reported in 12 places such as Detroit and Monroe. measles listed in multiple towns. typhoid fever in eight locations. various ailments noted across counties.
The column array quotes editorials from Chicago to New York and Indianapolis, railing at political appointments and temperance debates. It highlights bipartisan rebukes of Grant era praise, Blaine or Conkling at the rostrum, and calls for restrained civics amid election struggles.
A Tribune letter from Senator Sutton of Towa critiques prohibition in the South, arguing Georgia is deeply Democratic with 104 of 138 counties banning alcohol. It notes no prohibition party exists in Georgia, cites Thrower as leader, and claims St John advocated local option to aid Democrats, while northern votes for St John deceived Republicans.
Boston Herald reflects on General Grant as a model soldier whose life sets a standard for public service and private virtue. The piece lauds his patience in illness and unwavering resignation, noting his name will endure in history beyond kings.
A fragmented ad urges readers to treat tuberculosis with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims curing many in early stages and promotes sale through druggists. The copy is stylized and mentions Buffalo, New York, with marketing language about disease treatment and periodical pricing.
An old column touts Golden Beal Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and related ailments, promising blood purification and health restoration. It also endorses Ayer's Ague Cure as a universal malarial remedy and includes a dialect tale where Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy is recommended to cure catarrh in a frustrated fiancé.
An advertisement claims Acker’s Blood Elixir cures blood disorders including scrofula and boils and even syphilis and rheumatism. It states the product is scientific rather than a patent nostrum and guarantees results. A. O. Hydemoat lauds Acker’s English Remedy as best for asthma croup coughs and lung troubles with a full guarantee.
Bennible Minns Balsam is advertised for throat and lung cures with a refund offer after three fourths of a bottle if relief is not found. The ad cites Ely Cream Balm as effective for catarrh and hearing loss, and Ayer's Sarcparilia is praised with testimonials, inviting readers to request names of home evidence.
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