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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1891
Page
6
A poetic tribute extols Washington as the greatest of earth, urging his name to shine across the heavens and seas. The verse enshrines him as leader, hero, and symbol of liberty and courage inspiring bards, nations, and patriots to rally for freedom.
The Ulster County Gazette from Kingston reports Washington's burial at Mount Vernon on December 2 to 14 1790. The account details funeral pomp, a solemn procession, artillery salutes, and a band, noting the great founder’s death and the sorrowful public mourning in vivid, period language.
The piece recalls Washingtons life and death through recollections of slaves and followers, noting his firmness, Christian faith, and commanding presence. It describes his final days, medical attempts, and his last words, while contrasting public reverence with private restraint and duty. It includes anecdotes from his youth, his demeanor, and the devotion of those around him.
Gov Wise, canvassing Fairfax County against the Know-Nothings, recalls two old enslaved men once owned by Washington. One, a rough carpenter named Sam, built and repaired cabins and learned to cut logs to avoid decay. The General questioned Sam about following his instructions during a woodland ride.
A fragment reflects on dignity eroding under social coercion. The speaker laments that public pressure and verbal confrontation degrade a man faster than rain, as someone strains to maintain authority while shouting and losing composure.
The Milwaukee Journal reports a slim new drink craze in New York called the Rein hardt cocktail. The item is described as a very thin beverage drawing attention for its novelty and low profile presentation.
Fragmentary legal notice speaks of marriage as a lottery with tones of regret. The readable text references a young man and unclear parties in a casusal, dated context, implying a courtroom or marital arrangement described in oblique terms.
A special report from Lansina details Michigan legislative items introduced in the past week. Bills cover capital punishment, use of electricity in executions, weekly wage payments by corporations, a Labor Day holiday, press protections, and reforms to state boards and public services. Several bills set rail and freight rates, asylum board consolidations, and free employment bureaus.
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle piece republished elsewhere sparks debate over Bright's disease and kidney remedies. Dr Henton and H W Warner defend a cure called Warner's Safe Cure, citing kidney disease misdiagnoses, rising mortality, and expert testimonials.
A reader outlines Kemp’s Balsam claims and contrasts with other cough remedies while noting a color line dispute prompting the creation of separate colored schools. The Italian navy faces a mention of a floating debt in the same fragment.
The report endorses market readiness for American chestnuts via new cultivation and faster maturation methods. It recommends boiling for ten minutes to detect wormy nuts, drying in thin layers to preserve flavor, and warns dried nuts may not sprout. It also promotes patent tonics for travelers and immigrants leveraging a tonic remedy for various ailments.
A missionary account from the Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific notes growing hostility as one travels north. He claims increased intent to kill and mass misery, with Gibert Islanders allegedly biting noses. A nostrilless man reportedly bit the nose from the Mobliz Star figurehead, which was replaced by a lead one.
An old-time advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for cure of catarrh if not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney Co as proprietors in Toledo and includes testimonials from local druggists backing the product. The ad claims the remedy is taken internally and affects nasal mucous surfaces.
A fragment notes a fenva structure built from dismantled church doors near New Ledford 14, mentions Ingh near Small Point assembling swordfish for a picket fence, and includes assorted noted curiosities, ads, and a warning about a worm destroyer product. It reports 2,500 pupils in New York City school employments and a $7,200 tax cut for schools.
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