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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads as a discussion of proto protectionism, labor policy, and preservation as fundamental to government. It touches on electricity, living conditions, and freedom in a historical context, with garbled phrasing and missing details, suggesting a political or ideological excerpt.
The piece surveys postwar prices and tariff debates showing disappointing gains for consumers as McKinley era rhetoric fades. It notes clothing and carpets remaining cheap, small utilities of cutlery rising modestly, and iron and wool industries expanding to meet demand while warnings about the sugar clause linger and tariff reformers face practical limits. The author contrasts public expectations with ongoing home production and tariff timing, emphasizing persistent price pressure and industry responses.
A fragmented, stylized sketch of the American grain industry notes a near monopoly poised by English buyers, with American wheat growers at risk of losing price control. The piece laments foreign price pressures and urges protective policies to keep domestic consumption steady and profits secure for U S producers.
Fragmentary OCR text references tariffs and protectionism, noting debates over the impact on industries and pricing. The readable strands mention New York press context and reactions to tariff policy without clear narrative. The piece lacks coherent events or identifiable persons.
The September number presents Ella Wheeler Wilcox profiles and a rich mix of articles, engravings, and illustrations from Harper’s and associated publications. It highlights debates on railway consolidation, the Jewish question, and notable contributions by Cyrus Bison, Frederick Douglass, and Admiral Porter, with extensive cultural offerings and portraits.
Walter Beasantin Harpes's describes St Pauls Cathedral in 1460 as a vast ecclesiastical economy. He enumerates officers, clergy, servants, and craftsmen who sustained the church and its surrounding institutions, noting a fourth of London's population depended on such establishments.
A Philadelphia newspaper describes shell money used by Pacific coast Indians, including clam shells and dentalium tubes, as currency for record keeping and treaties. It notes the Bat beads, wampum, and belts tied to trade, with references to the Historical Society and related curiosities.
The text reports the Kalamazoo Petograph event, arrests, and a county Sunday School Convention at Hill Baptist church with notes on attendance and future planning. It also covers a Detroit Evening News Michigan note on Saxton Diver found dead, details on local farmers and teachers institutes, and a marriage in Union City with a large reception and attendees from nearby towns.
James Collins a Chicago stove founder and partner with Burge, who built the Clinton and Van Buren foundry, died after peritonitis. He leaves three sons, in Edgewater, and had a long association with Shedd Foster and Burge. Funeral at Edgewater on Wednesday, interment at Graceland.
General Order No 3 from Homer announces the annual National Encampment to be held Wednesday through Friday, September 2 to 4. It urges prompt discipline, gentlemanly conduct, and strong post attendance, requesting posts arrange transport and maximize turnout while keeping costs low. Comrades are urged to arrive early and stay as economical as possible underline.
The text outlines game and fishing laws for Michigan in 1693 noting open seasons and protections. It lists dates for deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and other game, with penalties for off season taking, and cites officials and locations such as Saginaw and Detroit area. It reflects period legal language and public notice style about hunting rights and enforcement.
City Tékos for LE must be paid in the month of August if you owe the extra 3 percent for on and after Mondays, and Avery day except 5. The notice mentions dates and a state of rest, with unclear references to city and regional terms.
A notice from Allegan Mich lists special trains and reduced fares for a family trip, with round trip rates to Cincinnati and other cities. It details sleeping car reservations, age based discounts for children, and advance ticketing through agents. Special trains depart Allegan on September 20, 1891, with accommodations provided.
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