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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1894
Page
6
A Detroit era style anecdote from Lansingburg origin recounts a man’s long illness misdiagnosed locomotor ataxia, his dramatic recovery after William’s Tink Pills and other tonics, with testimonials from Rochester and Troy druggists. The piece markets Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, Cubeb Cough Cure, and hair tonics as miracle cures, citing patient stories and physician referrals.
Rural New Yorker reports on a new homeopathic pest control method using a blow fan and Paris Green dust. The article compares dry powders, spray methods, and the Strawsonizer machine, noting faster coverage with the sprinkler method but cautioning health risks from inhalation and limited proof of superiority over traditional powders. It cites trials in France and Germany and an English device, urging American growers to await careful experiments before replacing standard mixes.
D M Frost president of Kansas Irrigation association outlines a west third irrigation plan covering 23,152 square miles and 18,017,280 acres. He claims it would add 100,000 homes and 500,000 people, bring 1,000,600 acres under irrigation, and boost taxable property by 25 to 30 million dollars. He notes benefits could extend to other thirds of the state during certain seasons.
A Poultry Review warning notes carbolic acid as a strong poison in disinfecting yards. It warns that careless use can kill fowls and sickens two hens, urging very weak solutions and safe, clearly labeled storage to avoid regrettable losses.
The piece argues bumper crops yield higher net profits per farmer when labor and cost are kept modest. It explains overproduction depresses prices, while well managed fertility, crop rotation, and careful seed choice enable large yields without excessive fertilizer or labor. It notes that average crops often maximize farmers’ returns, but individual farmers gain most from large crops if costs stay controlled.
Notes summarize grain producer replies across several states showing Budaller acreage down year over year. Michigan reports 25 percent drop. advice favors alfalfa, roots crops, beets, mangels for cattle feed. Suggests insect control for grasshoppers and cites clover growth range. Kansas Topeka convention notes wheat rotation and aftercrop benefits. warns against overextension in western farming. Livestock values at Kansas City stockyards and potato variety guidance included.
A children's column describes simple blowpipe contrivances for signaling air to propel small wooden objects. It warns performers to keep the magnetized trick secret and notes dangers of tempting spectators with sleight of hand. Separate vignette recalls a streetcar scene where sympathy guides a boy to ride with his crippled companion, with a kind stranger paying fares.
A historical health column discusses child eating, arguing against forcing meals when appetite is absent and linking hunger to gastric juice. It highlights Eliza Archard Conner’s sermon to young women promoting useful work, financial prudence, and female solidarity. A separate note describes cleansing coats with a special solvent mix and a condiment used by Mrs. Tele Johnson of cooking Keboyl fame.
A fragment from an exchange discusses preferences of women for men who can endure strain and present calm under pressure. It argues that persistence and self-control in a man appeal to women more than overt weakness, suggesting a belief in the power of steadfast character.
An English critic lauds Als mere as extraordinarily successful though not fully revered in public memory. The piece discusses its expressive texture and the quiet dreamlike quality, noting the novel’s strength and repose. References to Mrs Humphry Ward’s public figure and the Boudoir by Bonnin are included, with fashion and decor remarks woven through.
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