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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
4
The Statesman asserts its Calhoun County circulation exceeds that of every other newspaper, claiming the widest reach and dominance in the region's print market.
The passage argues treason charges amid war, noting the president and cabinet endorse Hawaii annexation as military necessity to safeguard Dewey’s victory gains. It claims opposition in peace is legitimate, but in war it becomes dangerous and politically charged due to sugar lobby interference.
The piece argues Republicans need a sure bet on Peppermint Todd with Gardner as a trump card, criticizing Todd’s record and suggesting Calhoun offers a better choice. It notes Senator Gorman’s defense of war bonds and references a forthcoming government printing office ruling on civil service status and library placement.
A London journal recounts a tale of a lady with a statue bearing the word Kismet meaning fate. A housemaid misreads the inscription asking about its meaning and later mispronounces it as “coins.” The comic exchange centers on a misunderstanding of the word and the maid’s hilariously mistaken reaction.
A motherly figure exudes health as she enjoys good food, outdoor exercise, and radiant skin. When cleansing is needed she uses Syrup of Figs, a gentle laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co, noted for its pleasant formula.
Washington Gardner shows strong support across the district as Calhoun County backs a solid Gardner delegation to attend the congressional convention in Kalamazoo on June 22.
A Scotchman hosting a large public dinner in London treats two countrymen to champagne. Later he checks on them and learns they are very fatigued from the mineral waters, a humorous remark reflecting their overindulgence.
Philadelphia man John Oliver suffers severe jaundice like symptoms and credits a three week course of “hlee the Liivtars” with his recovery. He says the medicine saved his life and urges others to try it. Sold at A. O. Hydes drug store for one dollar.
The inspector notes ore is present and abundant at the Clif Dwellers mine as described. He warns that obtaining supplies and ore cut will require a packtrain of bald eagles.
The June 9 county convention notice now includes election of delegates to the state convention. Mothers seek relief from summer woes with Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw Berry for bowel complaints.
Farmers are advised to obtain tornado and wind storm coverage from Michigan Mutual Insurance. The old mutual, organized in 1885 with capital of 163000, now reports capital exceeding 313000000 and has never levied assessments while paying losses promptly. Contact agent Wu Raproxp or write box 613 Marshall by May 27 to July 15 for policies.
A fragment praising Teiganes of Hungary as the finest looking people in Europe. It describes them as splendid specimens of men and women and notes they are rarely pure, with wounds said to heal quickly after applying medication.
Nancy Brown recalls her son Jamie Brown, once branded a deserter, as Col Hamlin clears the stigma. A grave adorned with lilacs and peonies prompts neighbors to honor Jamie with a donor slab. The old veteran Captain Jack Haynes is noted in St Louis as the world’s oldest at 110.
An early advertisement promotes a consumptives sanitarium in Marshall Michigan offering quick permanent cures for early stage tuberculosis with details for contacting H A Peterman M D. Illustrated tiger article describes man eating tigers preying on women and children near water sources in India with hunting urged by government rewards.
An aged warning against nostrums for catarrh warns that preparations containing mercury damage smell and the body when ingested. It cites Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as unsafe, urging purchases only from reputable physicians and noting medical testimonials and 7 cent pricing.
An advertisement promotes Drake's Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve Restorer as a universal remedy for stomach and nerve troubles. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Gideon Stoddard of Litchfield Michigan describing dramatic personal relief after using one package. The notice also notes free literature offered at Marshall druggists M. B. Powell and H. Keen. It mentions France's strict match monopoly and customs fines for contraband matches, with an English traveler fined at Boulogne.
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