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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1888
Page
3
A dramatic tale proclaims a mysterious woman cured after using a patent tonic from F. Seaman’s drug store. Advertisers claim long illness and severe symptoms vanished after taking electric Bitters and related remedies. Numerous testimonials assert relief from liver and kidney issues with fast results, urging readers to try a trial bottle.
Advertisement fragment presents Dackson's Arnica Salvo claiming cures for cuts corns fever sores tetter chapping and eruptions with piles relief. Text advertises price and sale by F G Seaman & Co with oblique date hint lédec87.
The article extols Kelloggs Colam bay Dilit as a permanent cure for rheumatism kidney ailments and related pains. It claims broad protection against rheumatic disease and fever with children and adults urged to keep it on hand and to use Elyde’s for more details about the remedy.
A massive Broadway fire from 5:45 AM to afternoon destroyed four major brick tenements along Broadway near 49 and 551, causing total losses estimated around 2.2 million. Assistant Foreman Michael Rally died from injuries after being crushed by debris. Chief Shay and several battalion chiefs escaped serious harm. The blaze triggered multiple alarms and drew heavy apparatus from squads including No. 8 and units on Mercer Street. Adjacent structures were damaged, and hospital casualties included Rally and other firefighters. one hospital case involved a young patient rescued from a dormitory fire at a nearby hospital complex.
Scattered notes report shortages at Corona and Twin Brooks D T with minimal coal wood or tea supplies. A Westington death is noted for Rear Admiral Clark HL Wells. Ex Land Commissioner Spirks seeks a bid for Congress from the Fifteenth Hudson district against Lownshend. A push in Congress aims to ban lotteries and prohibit newspaper advertising of them. James Hassly located after twenty five years since abduction in Camden NJ. Garfield monument near completion in Lakeview cemetery Cleveland but not yet dedicated. Heirs to Mrs Stewart move to contest will favor Leary Fliten. Michael Egleman of Manisteo Michigan dies, titled as a leading entrepreneur in anti amber navigation circles.
The nonpareil fight in Jersey City drew about a thousand spectators. Dempsey won by three points to McCaffrey after two rounds, with clean rights and eye blows noted. McCaffrey pressed early but was outmatched, sustaining marks to the eye and temple. Referee Jere Dunn ruled Dempsey winner amid crowd dissatisfaction.
Judges Woods announced verdicts Friday in a complex tally surgery case. Coy and Beanhamer were found guilty. Sullivan faced hostile exchanges and threats as tensions flared in the courtroom. New trials are planned, bond set, and a separate appeal process looms.
A wreck on the Lake Shore road near Pie Indiana left a man named E. E. Coder dead. The bridge was under repair when a tram derailed causing a fire after ignition of a nearby car. Officials cited failure to send warning signals as a factor in the catastrophe.
Fire swept the joint depot of the New York Central Michigan Centre and Grand Trunk near Niagara Valley, causing losses about five dollars and leaving several people injured in a narrow escape. Three snow shovellers were killed near Holyoke Massachusetts when struck by an express van on the Connecticut River road. one man fell from a high structure as others rushed to aid.
A letter to Mayor Hewitt prompts action over Josef Hoffmann raised by Mr Gerry. The case involves the boy Hoffmann, a young violinist, his health fears from overwork, and the society’s plan to bring him before the mayor for review. The report notes concerns about his health and a contrast with the girl performer.
The eminent botanist Professor Asa Gray of Harvard College died in Cambridge Monday evening at age 72. Born November 8, 1810, in Sidney New York he studied at the Medical College then shifted to botany. He became botanist of the United States exploring expedition and later Fisher professor of natural history at Harvard. He lectured beyond Cambridge and published many books and papers, contributing to botanical science and education.
Craca markets list scattered quotations for Wheat No 3 February and March, oats, corn, rye, and barley with varied openings and closures. Lard and butter prices noted along with dairy and live stock figures, with limited gains and several dips across commodities and futures.
An ad heavy preview for Harper's Magazine 1888 noting illustrated content on progress in various departs, new novels by Binck and Lire, short stories by Wonleon and others, editorial leadership, and subscription details with pricing, bindings, and postal offers. It highlights print runs, binding costs, and subscription terms for Warpe’s or Harper’s publications.
The piece describes Harper's Weekly as a well edited national illustrated weekly offering varied content from editorials to popular articles and travel notes. It highlights sharp writing, attractive supplementary features, and a broad appeal to households without costly enhancements, praising the magazine's art and broad cultural reach.
Harper's Weekly announces subscriptions to readers in the United States and Canada. Volumes begin January, with options for three-year back volumes and prepaid picks, bound volumes, and monthly payments via money order or draft. Address Harper & Brothers, New York.
Harper's Bazar offers illustrated fashion and etiquette content with prose poems and short pieces. The publisher details subscription prices, binding options, delivery by mail or express, and ordering instructions from Harper & Brothers New York.
Harper's Young People offers a broad mix of serials, short stories, biography, travel, and sports content aimed at nanny readers and families. It promotes moral, instructive juvenile literature with illustrations and regular supplements for parents and teachers, promising quality from prominent writers.
The November 1897 issue of The Century Magazine promises supplemental War Papers and a narrative on Lincoln era figures. It notes expanded coverage, with introductions by editors and new sections on war and historical figures, plus promotional details for yearly subscriptions and pricing.
The Editor, Zary Mapen Dodge, presents St Nicholas as a leading annual, praising its leadership and wide influence. The November issue promises serialized tales and profiles, naming authors such as Bryant, Harte, Burroughs, and Burdett. The note highlights international scope, with references to London presses and US literature.
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