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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
4
The Statesman printing company lists subscription terms and rates, with mentions of editor Eden B. Stuart and Marshall Michigan routing. The fragment references advance rates and a campaign to grow the paper’s circulation.
A letter from Albion physicians argues against using tax funds to pay for poor relief services. It defends free choice in foods and clothing, critiques contractor bids, and urges cooperation with resolutions set by the board of supervisors. The piece frames physicians as taxpayers seeking fair pay and efficient, cost-effective care for the poor in Marstall County, urging public support for the reform.
Obituary for Orange Winans aged 7 years died at his home in Lee on November 15 from preamonth complications. Funeral at Floyd house in Convis conducted by Rev Spafford of Bellevue. Describes mourners, local relations, and surrounding events. notes a short illness and the funeral details. Mention of Electric Commissioners meeting and licensing for city planting with policy changes.
An experimental oil fueled kiln method in New York state uses circulating oil from burners to heat bricks. Oil is cheaper than coal and wood, and forced air creates uniform kiln temperatures. The process claims to reduce labor, shorten firing time, and produce hotter bricks with controlled heat.
An archival reminiscence recalls a retired burglar describing a quiet Norfolk dining room scene. A pendulum clock, visible through glass, swings as he notes the wall, shelf, and mantel details, illustrating a moment of reflective narration about a past act.
The article discusses how states bear Indian names and notes that only Washington is named after a great man, with Franklin once used for Tennessee. It argues many founders like Adams Jefferson Monroe Madison and Patrick Henry have no state names, reflecting on naming choices and legacy.
A depositor told of his wife cashing a ten dollar check made out to Sweetest of the Sweet. She endorsed it as directed and paid the money after a misunderstanding about the payee’s name. The piece also mentions Gandwich islanders and a raven souls belief, plus a briefまして note about Aleahod study and Geneva.
A Toronto Printer and Publisher piece recalls Montreal during U S pressure over the 4.5 million Halifax arbitration award. Lord Dufferin jokes about bringing money back, noting 5.8 million fish money in trust, while diplomats and congress debate paying the debt. The press in the United States reports the tale as the money is eventually paid.
An article describes a dramatic tiger operation in Dublin where Dr Samuel Brighton and a keeper team subdued the creature with a large net to remove a diseased paw portion. The risky procedure aimed to save the tiger’s life amidst chaos and effort.
A New York Times described crowd gossip at a well known street bar where a young woman’s gown drew stares and speculation about her appearance as others debated fashion and self presentation amid a lively thirsty crowd. The piece also notes five men on a liner seeking drinks for varied reasons and a genealogical claim about European royalty sharing cousins.
Georgia moonshiners face a lengthy federal docket as Judge Newsom presides over trials in Atlanta. Nearly 1000 defendants are expected this term, with Tadgr Newnan reporting daily proceedings at about 22 cases a day, lasting five weeks longer, and sentences ranging from six months to longer terms. The crackdown aims to wipe out moonshine operations in Georgia mountains, at heavy cost to defendants and government alike.
Now, Tretia eden ts peatired of waiting. For whet Harr, whee had become ry clek, came out with his friend to be driven home, the feats was oo late that afternoon the grandson came home with a empty wagon, aid explains! that Heetur had gone over the regular route, and that the people who had been waiting for Their voul came out and took what they wanted and paid for it. Harry became very ill, and was confined to his bed for over a week, but the supply of coal never stopped, as Harry's oldest son would touch the wagon before going to work, and the tever would be sent out io charge of poe dite boy. It has been proventine that Ghtl Meetor never missed a customer, and he is now pointed gut as 4 remiarkable Lorse.
The article contrasts turquoise and sapphire, noting sapphire as a pure crystallized alumina and blue like a diamond in hardness, while turquoise is a blue opaque hydrated phosphate from Persia. It mentions lore blaming turquoise for sight and health effects and a belief it can tell time when hung by a string.
A fragment lists adver tised letters and postal notices with names such as Dee Tate Haweb and Patrick Miller. It notes one cent per piece advertised and cites Postmaster C T Fistoper. A separate item touts a “New Great South American Kidney Cure” promising quick relief from kidney and bladder ailments with W I Elston, druggist, referenced.
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