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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
4
The item mixes local notes from Marshall Michigan with national political chatter. It references a contract in Venezuela, agricultural exports to Argentina, and commentary on McKinley era politics plus local school class demographics and upcoming Ohio campaign plans led by Representative Dick.
The Detroit Free Press reports Governor Pingree plans to retire from political life due to burdens of office and constant criticism. It argues the Republican party relies on his name and prestige, noting a prior distinct policy and histories before his rise. The piece asserts the government and party would endure whether he stays or retires, maintaining the party’s role in policy.
The council adopted sidewalk construction along multiple streets including High street and Hanover street and set a sewer project totaling about 24,504 with one eighth funded by special assessments. Aldermen Anson and Joy pushed street repairs, grade work, and new lights for Perrinville fire duties, while blocks in First Ward were listed for assessment.
Olivet announces reserved seating for the annual Commencement Concert on June 22. Tickets available from J N Taggart after June 15 at 60 cents, with strong Mendelssohn Elijah interest and multiple soloists, chorus, and orchestra expected to fill the house. Post office letters remain unclaimed. marked advertising required for pickup.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona says Electric Bitters cured his back head pains after others failed. He declares the medicine, a blood and nerve remedy, purifies the blood tones the stomach and strengthens the nerves. Claiming vigor and new life, he recommends it for weakness and fatigue. Each bottle 50 cents at A O Hyde's drug store.
A short OCR fragment notes a product labeled John’s Little Liver Pills priced at 10 cents. The line includes partial branding and suggests a general druggable item from an old ad or storefront listing. No additional context or claims are provided.
A careful physician seeks assurance that the prescriptions he writes are in safe hands and that those who receive them will handle them responsibly. The statement underscores diligence in directing medication to trusted recipients and avoiding potential misuse.
Uncle Hes warns a plan to string many Pacific islands with steel cable could shift America and England apart, potentially yanking the isles from their roots if the cable loosens and straightens, a dangerous scenario framed by a wary elder in a Cleveland Plain Dealer voice.
The undersigned owns undivided half of the Frisbee patent wire fence in Illinois and will sell county or township rights at very low rates. He will also sell the entire interest to a buyer who can make a large sum in a few months. Enquire at Watson's store.
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