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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1888
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for one year at $1.50 and six months at 75 cents, with advance payment details. It identifies the paper’s publication office on State Street in Marshall, Michigan, and is dated Friday March 2, 1888.
Editorial comments from the Forum discuss tariff policy as the presidential race nears. Wa D Kelley argues protection grows U S industry, cites 1750 act restricting colonial manufacturing, and critiques free trade advocates. The piece links Britain’s pressure to defend protection with current legislative proposals and Michigan impact.
A Portland club recalls Hannibal Hamlin praising loyalty to freedom and denouncing Democrats. The piece discusses Grant’s strategy against Lee, the Forum’s educational series, and criticisms of protectionism, free trade, and Prohibition outcomes. It notes editorial opinions in the North American Review and Georgia's tariff stance as well as Washtenaw County’s Prohibition vote.
Hon. Wm. C. Kelly argues in the February Forum that a nation's protection rests on high tariffs to shield the home market from foreign competition. He warns that without duties tied to rising labor costs, skilled workers cannot convert raw materials into wares for export and domestic use, ensuring wealth and power through industrial growth.
A dated lantern scene shows a blush on a woman as a man embraces her. They discuss duty and protection as a symbol of their future, debating whether to “keep the duty on” in the relation. The dialogue hints at marriage and economic ideals within a private exchange.
A long contributed piece urges Calhoun County voters to strictly follow the majority will on the saloon question. It argues obedience to the people’s expressed wish will prevent alcohol sales, reduce social harm, and open new business prospects while condemning evasion by saloonists and warning of dire consequences if the reform is neglected. The author appeals across classes and emphasizes moral duty and immediate action.
Mrs Wm Bender hosted the Congregational mission circle gathering and Newton neighbors surprised Rev Taylor and his wife with a pleasant evening. W B Smith completed a successful Sanford district school term. Peter Chapman and family returned from wintering in Saniline county. Johnson Wall celebrated his 48th birthday with friends. Miss Frank Lyman is bedridden from hemorrhage of the lungs. Rev H A Roxo assists at Ray Girdwood revival meetings. cottage prayer groups meet daily. Mrs Miller and Mrs Silas Decker of Eckford visited Mrs Bender. Kittia Johnson visited Mrs J J Lawler in Augusta before returning home. A bed quilt and silver knives were presented to the pastor and wife.
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