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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
5
A 1900s European press chorus praises American industry and wages, arguing tariffs protect growth. It notes Europe’s rising demand for U.S. goods, compares wages with global rivals, and warns against Democratic control in Congress. Mentions Babcook, Yerke Street car, Waldersee, Bryan, and Dowie in a broad political economy sketch.
The Harewood house in Washington stands as the citys oldest mansion, built about 1768 by General Washington for his brother Samuel. It hosted notable visitors including Lafayette and the Duke of Montpensier and is where Dolly Madison became Dolly Bayne Todd. The 100 by 80 foot building retains heavy wooden panels, classic French marbles, and period treasures from France and Europe over a century old.
Vice Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, en route to take command of Britain’s China squadron, cautions that Britain Russia and Japan faces a possible clash in Korea and the Far East. He notes lingering tension after Port Arthur and fears a new broader conflict if Russia and Japan collide, with France possibly backing Russia. Bridge is traveling with Capt. Arthur W. Carter, Lt. Hamilton, Staff Payne and secretary F Harrison Smith.
Professor J Scott Clark told a Northwestern University class in Chicago that present day women as society girls are parasites who rely on fathers and offer no real benefit. He contrasted them with mothers of earlier generations and warned of the peril of marrying such women.
A fragment discusses pipe smoking speed and cleanliness, then pivots to cultural views on women among southern Slavs, with proverbs on gender roles. It ends by explaining why the U.S. president’s residence is called the White House, tracing the post 1814 repainting and historical naming.
A Glasgow cabby recalls an Inverness minister and his wife as fares. After driving through the city’s poorer districts, the minister asks why so many poor people exist. The cabby, weighing the question, replies that most poor folks drive cabs and tips are scarce, offering a wry, nonjudgmental social observation from London sources.
A Baltimore Americus item reports a comically garbled exchange at Blitberby’s restaurant about extremely slow service. The gent with a gloomy brow complains of eggs that somehow involve chickens and improper hatchings, while another man with an overworked smile questions the danger of swallowing cement and gutta percha in a quirky, overheard dialogue.
A Bound Brook New Jersey owner touts a gold-hued French Angora named St Napoleon I as the world’s most valuable cat, claiming $5,000 could not buy it. The text also mentions a jumble of misprinted lines and a brief note on early primitive railroads, citing Richard Trevithick and Robert Stephenson’s Rocket locomotive.
Bradshaw's drug store advertises new periodicals and daily papers arriving for the current week. customers can browse the latest magazines and newspapers and pick up editions on a convenient service schedule.
Listings show Humphrey's Specific Manual available in venues from London to Honolulu and Panama City. It is advertised as a pocket epitome of domestic medical practice, offered by Humphrey's Homeopathic Medicine Gen, with mail order options from New York and Newark.
Notice from Charlen B Mead County Drain Commissioner that a bridge letting will be held Saturday June 22 at 1 PM at the easterly drain on the south highway between Fredennia township boundaries. Bids required for the construction materials and specifications will be issued to bidders at the office of the Commissioner. Dated Marshall June 18, 1900.
Readable fragments indicate market notes about Thursday schedule and payments. Names, places, and exact items are unclear but the item mentions markets and a payment note relating to Thursday.
The Failowlog Bowl Estate transfers occurred over the past week with numerous parcels exchanged. Mary C. Rice transfers to H. H. Ellien an 81,000 Battle Creek lot at Read's addition. Joseph Kipp to Ella T. Hicks 80 acres in section 8 Lee. Clara LaQuay to Pearce B. Mitchell a Coldwater Street Battle Creek lot. Jennie epee to Wm. F. P. Church lots in Marshall block 4. Frank 8. Newman to George Bovina Pip er's add Battle Creek 30. Clyde V. Bakes to Lacy 6 Cock 51 acres in Clarendon 800. Ella H. Avanu to Porter B. Broexwey lot on trie street Albion. Howard Baker to Charles N. Drolet lot 7 Frisbie's 4 add Battle Creek 2200. Elvira O. Winchell to Margaret Dy singer et al part of lots 3 and 4 block 68 Albion 1600.
Marshall Monument Co opens at the Wilson and Mannings grocery on West State Street offering monuments headstones and cemetery supplies. Manager J R McKee urges potential buyers to compare prices before purchasing.
An advertisement from Hoerr and Son Jewelers seeks every lady in the city and country to inspect their ateel bead putees, promising eye catching prices to draw customers. The notice also includes a replacement manager statement by Robert Schley and a claim about fraudulent agents. A laxative product advertises a one day cold cure with a pay if not cured offer.
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