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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1884
Page
10
A Modern Age item from Marshall Michigan discusses how Americans, though underestimated, possess strong English literary knowledge. The anecdote centers on Matthew Arnold and an American guest insisting most attendees own Wordsworth, arguing Americans have a broad cosmopolitan culture and superior general cultivation.
The piece extols ozokerite or paraffine wax as a vital, versatile substance from petroleum byproducts. It resists acids and moisture, insulates electric wires, and aids in candles, papers, wrapping, and even confectionery. A Chicago firm ships large carloads. New York firms handle thousands of reams of taxed paper, all using the wax to protect and enhance products.
A satirical piece compares the bullfrog and catfish to humans on neatness and diet. It praises the bullfrog for immaculate shirt bosoms and constant cleanliness while labeling others as slovenly. The text mocks various characters for failing at neatness and self care.
Stale bread can be transformed into many dishes such as priddle Cakes soaked in water then milk and flour, French toast with milk and eggs, turkey dressing from bread and gravy, crusts baked to crumble for croquettes, and crumbles baked into griddle cakes or custard pudding. The Sun stands to Chronicle notes economy dictates not wasting bread.
An English rider recounts a London Standard described solo over three German kingdoms Prussia Saxony and Bavaria starting in Berlin. He travels daily across varied roads through towns such as Gotha and Coblenz while noting peculiar paving and landscapes.
A playful pitch invites everyone to visit and try a hat or cap of any style promising satisfaction that will be remembered. The text appeals to all casts and kinds and urges readers to respond when called.
The author describes a challenging eight mile ascent on a wet road to Tambach. After pushing the machine much of the way, a top reached brings relief and a thrilling descent at twenty miles per hour. The ride highlights cycling’s ever changing sensations and mood lifting effects.
For Christmas the Diamonds Watcher cloaks cut glass in every mounting style. Foreign and American cands feature latest designs, many new this season. Agents for leading manufacturers offer marble onyx crystal enamelware. Classical and modern subjects, Italian artists, Worcester Royal Derby Doultan vases, cups and saucers. From Lemaire and other makers a wide range of designs not to be duplicated.
Advert explains opening of a new store offering a full stock of clothing hats caps and gents furnishings. The notice promotes a complete assortment for gentlemen and general clientele in a period style.
A promotional notice praising stylish suits and tailored garments at remarkably low prices. The piece appeals to gentlemen of fashion, promising elegant fits and the lure of affordability, urging readers to visit and purchase.
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