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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
6
Harvard professor Dr. Dudley A. Sargent advocates physical culture for women to preserve health and figure. He notes modern life weakens muscles, urges natural like movements, free and apparatus aided exercises, and daily persistent practice to strengthen the neck spine and posture against age.
Advertising claim promotes Kellogg's Columbian Oil as a universal remedy for aches pains and rheumatism. It asserts rapid relief, potential life saving effects, and usefulness against kidney disorders diarrhea cholera morbus coughs colds catarrh and more. Public notice invites readers to A O Hydery to obtain a circular detailing cures.
An 19th century note explains sealing cracks in cast iron stoves with a mix of wood ashes ground fine, clay powder, and a dash of gilt, combined with water, applied cold. When heated, the cement purportedly hardens without splitting. Also mentions Hell's Catarrh Core and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials.
In Denmark a man named Wilson observed a large bird approach with a object in its talons. A large fish hawk swooped and dropped a live two pound bass near him, which he believes the hawk mistook for a game constable.
At Grand Rapids on June 23 the Democrats, silver Republicans, and Populists agreed on a united ticket and platforms. Daniel Campau led Democrats, pushing for an aggressive campaign. Populists backed an initiative and referendum plank. Silver Republicans aligned with Democratic positions. Ticket includes Whiting, McDonald, Lockwood, Frisbie, Smith, Hawley, Peck, Mrs Bethes, and Willette with minor disputes over Stenkes.
Norfolk Virginia June 24 troops depart for Santiago aboard Yale the former Paris ocean liner now an auxiliary cruiser. About 1400 Michigan men in Duffield’s brigade travel with horses sent home. Alexandria crowds bid farewell as officers Alger and generals witness the embarkation.
Olivet College seeks to raise a $100,000 endowment fund. The Greenville Independent backs Hon. Charles L. Marden for attorney general. A fire destroyed several hundred thousand feet of pine logs at Swan Bay near Rogers City. The Saginaw Lumber Company sold 2,000,000 feet of box lumber to local buyers. Saginaw jobbers and manufacturers want a port of entry and bonded warehouse at Saginaw. Twenty buildings rise at Onaway on the Detroit and Mackinaw railroad extension. Manchester farmers report hunters trespassing and posted notices forbidding strangers. Reading area crops show a favorable harvest except for hay. Can see canker warmth affecting two orchards near Steading, trees brown. Michigan has sold $400,000 of war bonds. if a third troops car is issued, $190,000 remains of the authorized amount may be placed on the market. State Treasurer Steel has subscriptions far exceeding $500,000 beyond what was needed.
Lansing June 23 The State Millers association held a well attended summer meeting. Secretary J J Hooshoe noted Congress passed the Tawney bill to curb flour adulteration, agoal the group supported. Mills produced about 4 000 000 barrels this year and dues totaling 757 50 with 688 40 disbursed leaving 69 10 in reserve. This is the best showing in years.
A sequence of drowning incidents reported in multiple towns. In Saginaw a boat capsized on the Flint river near Flushing leaving Chaun sey Cook 18 Lulu Loup 14 Odaline Loup 16 and Mildred Tuckard 2 dead, with Arthur Maxwell 20 also drowning while attempting rescue. Ann Arbor reports law commencement day with speeches and a class memorial. Mount Pleasant records three family drownings in the Chippewa river as Thomas Francisco Sidney Caster and Harvey Francisco perish. Sturgis notes 19 year old Charles Murdock dies bathing in Adams lake. Battle Creek obituary for Victor P Callier a long-serving public official and financier. Sault Ste. Marie notes Pennsylvania volunteers guarding the Soo canal. Bee Joseph reports peach crops strong despite curl leaf.
A dated dialogue snippet shows De Mille rebuffing flattery as Measley praises him. De Mille jokes about drawing Measley a check for a small amount, while Measley repeats Measley’s quip about generosity to a fault. The exchange reads as witty banter with social satire.
M L Yoonm of Cameron Pennsylvania testifies after ten years of pile problems. He tried many remedies without success before using one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He asserts it effected a permanent cure and claims it has no equal as a pile remedy.
A brief exchange features Ally Sloper joking about character revealed after marriage. The quip contrasts a prior single life with present married status, highlighting humor in personal growth and identity.
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