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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
2
An 19th century relief measure outlines draining swamps and marshes to curb malaria and mosquitoes. It argues that drainage, clearing vegetation, and introducing fish in breeding ponds reduce larvae and pests. Kerosene applications on water or surfaces deter mosquitoes by petroleum odor.
The report sketches Andree the Swede and two companions planning a pole crossing from Spitzbergen by balloon. They would depart with supplies for a month and aim for six days to reach pole, hoping to land near Siberia or Greenland, while noting risks of never being heard from again. It criticizes sensational journalism for padding trivial incidents into murder stories.
A French anatomist, M. Vitzou, reports that monkeys deprived of a brain lobe later regained sight as new brain cells formed. The same procedure suggests regenerative potential for organs, prompting questions on replacing human brains with better ones.
The piece recalls Alden W. Quimby chronicling a long distance walk across central Pennsylvania with footpower rather than bicycle. It praises seeing country beauty, notes the old fogy’s sixty mile day, and lampoons contemporary fashion for tour by wheel. It also contains harsh commentary on a young American social figure and ends with a southern-paper joke about a mule struck by lightning.
A Green Bay dispatch reports Ontonagon Michigan nearly wiped out by a two week wind driven blaze. The fire destroyed most houses and the Diamond Match Company mill yards with extensive lumber losses estimated at 1.5 million dollars. About 2,000 residents were homeless with 1,500 in need of food clothing and shelter. no confirmed fatalities. Trains evacuated residents to Rockland and Ontonagon, but rebuilding remains uncertain as the town faces utter destruction.
Washington Aug 94 Secretary Hoke Smith resigns and his resignation is accepted. Smith has refused further departmental business this month and ships his books to Atlanta. Cleveland announces ex Governor Francia of Missouri as Interior Secretary succeeding Smith.
Blaby Pare Maine August 34 The famous pacing stallion Joe Patchen lowered the world record by a quarter second, running the mile in 2:03 to win on the Rigby track despite strong winds. Jack Curry drove Jos megan in a trial after a warming up mile.
A fragment lists patent medicine numbers No 10 through No 18 and names illnesses such as fever worms infants diseases diarrhea neuralgia headache dyspepsia delayed periods leucorrhea skin diseases rheumatism malaria suggesting a 19th century medical ad or remedy claims.
The gold Democratic convention in Indiana opened in an armory with speeches by F Hamilton and H E Spangler. Delegates backed a pro gold platform, denouncing Williams Altgeld and the Chicago platform. The ticket nominated included John C Black for governor and others, with electors chosen for Indiana.
A fragmented obituary list names former U S congressman Renson W Duncan of Chicago, provincial secretary W D Baccault of Toronto, attorney John H Arnold of Lockport, banker Cuthin C Nichols of Boston, Captain John Fitzgerald of Milwaukee, clubman John Chamberlin of New York, old settler I H Kenney of Mendota, pioneer minister Joseph L Montgomery of Bloomington, and other figures. An advertisement promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach cure for biliousness and indigestion with the formula on the bottle and nationwide availability.
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