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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1892
Page
15
A vintage medical ad touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for overwork, nervous woes, and various disturbances. It claims to improve digestion, enrich blood, relieve pains, and restore strength, with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It emphasizes no alcohol and no fermenting syrup.
In a late 19th century Ohio caucus held in Columbus hall, Speaker Lin was elected chair as debates over senatorial candidates raged. Key speeches praised John Sherman, Joseph B Foraker, and Charles Foster, while Governor-elect McKinley’s name was briefly considered before a roll call. Sherman won with 63 votes to 28 for Foraker, with Foster and McKinley each receiving one.
In Stevens County Kansas a plot to kill Judge Botkin was foiled but his would-be assassins attacked at dawn. A mob surrounding Hugoton and Woodsdale opened fire, killing Sheriff Croes and two deputies, while Brennan fatally shot Sam Wood earlier. Botkin fled with his family to Arkansas as militia moves to Arkalan. Local turmoil ties to long running county seat feuds and rival factions in Woodsdale, Hugoton, Springfield and Arkalon.
A rough OCR fragment promotes Kowp's Balsam for grippe with advice to stock a bottle to prevent pneumonia and mentions Mudaurn A COUGH as a widely sold remedy. It touts Dr D Jayne's Expectoratine and Beecham's Pills as cures, with scattered dialogues about inheritance and medical bills.
A Chicago man praises Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief after six months of use. He reports dramatic improvement and says many acquaintances have also found it effective. The ad asks readers to apply Balm into the nostrils, note quick absorption, and mentions a price of 10 cents from druggists or Ely Brothers in New York.
The article warns that grippe or influenza grows more virulent as it lasts, changing from a cold to pneumonia and even heart involvement. It promotes Rem's German Cure and Kidney Cure as life saving remedies, claiming physicians endorse them and urging purchase from dealers.
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