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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
4
A long column warns against Christmas gift exchanges driven by reciprocity, urging generosity to those in need without expecting return. It then surveys varied topics: Western farm policy, Aguinaldo’s plans, Democrats and political munitions, Michigan pardons, West Point hazing, the shipping bill, and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Military history and a wartime mockingbird anecdote conclude the roundup.
The December issue of Success notes that George Washington never used stamps or envelopes in early times. It traces the rise of mail, postages, and pen types from 1837 through 1819, mentioning Rowland Hill, penny postages, and the shift from goose quills to steel pens, with anecdotes about Henry Clay and Daniel Webster.
Fragmentary text notes political shifts with a tone of optimism. Mentions Marshall News and Pingree, hinting at a fading issue as the governor signals change and urged resilience among supporters.
Fifty seventh congress faces new senatorial races as several incumbents die or decline. Merkeljohn and Thompson vie in Nebraska with Allen retiring. in Pennsylvania Widener emerges as possible successor to Quay amid tense party divisions. Clark of Montana renews bid, Gamble of South Dakota aims for swift transition.
In Brooklyn St Peter's hospital Abraham Marks once famed as Marks the lawyer in Uncle Tom's Cabin is now 88 and described as Mrs Stowe's friend with no link to his fictional persona. The piece also notes Charlee Davis's near death escape, and a testimonial for De King's New Discovery claiming instant relief and cure for throat and lung troubles, with trials offered at H J Hydes and a note about Italian rail stock neglect due to state ownership and private leasing.
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles as well as women, but J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana reports Electric Bitters gave him renewed strength and appetite. Priced at 50 cents at H J Hyde's drug store with guarantee. Also notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney disease and general malaise.
Gov A Points of Upper Sandusky Ohio testifies Foley's Honey and Tar stops his hoarseness cough swiftly and eases soreness. Swartwout Swartwout endorses the claim.
Blankets 50c 750 81,00 1 at B S. For Sale Cheap. A 12 horaa power portable steam en gine. May be asen on our farm 2 miles east of Lyon lake oot-12-tf CG. F. & H. . Haskell
Detroit Live Stock market reports demand for live cattle weak with heavy receipts. Prices include primesteerian helpers 4.25 to 4.55, butcher cattle 4.25, calves lower, hogs active with prime medium 7.5 to 8.0, Yorkers around 7.6 to 7.8, roughs 4.0 to 4.5. Market notes indicate heavy movement and fluctuating values despite activity.
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