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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1879
Page
4
A garbled OCR page reports a Chicago editor and ex minister, political moves to move Missouri capital, Indian Territory plans, floods in Texas, and tobacco stamp totals. It mentions a postal shooting, a fatality in Washington, and probate like debt figures. The text interleaves legal notices, crime, and financial data with many illegible names.
Fragmented report covers the Senate and House actions on appropriation bills, tribal education funding debates, agency edits, and routine procedural moves. Notable items include discussions on the Army appropriation, a veto, a bid to curb contagion and cattle disease, and tribally focused education funding while the chamber adjourns for memorial services and awaits further action.
The piece discusses tonic and cathartic agents to invigorate the kidneys and bladder when inactive, aiding their renewal of activity. It notes benefits for urinary waste expulsion, but mentions abnormal elements causing potential injury and general invigoration effects on the digestive tract.
The United States develops a fruit sirup industry challenging French rivals and altering markets in the Americas. Native strawberries and raspberries offer cheaper, richer flavors, boosting domestic production while shifting shipping and trade away from foreign suppliers. The Syracuse Journal notes the broad commercial implications.
A burglar attempting to rob a pawnbroker’s shop in Sheffield becomes trapped by a chimney. He descends six feet but cannot free himself as flames burn below. After four hours his groans draw attention. rescuers remove brickwork, but he dies from severe burns with soot in his mouth and eyes. The incident echoes the exploits of Mr Pence. A quip about planting an ax in a garden and a Taunton conference condemnation of camp meetings conclude the piece.
President Cleveland returns the proposed act making appropriations for army support ending June 4, 1889, with objections. He argues the sixth section would strip civil authorities of power to preserve peace at federal elections, replacing it with a dangerous principle of congressional control and undermining the independence of the executive and states.
A scan of items highlights diverse tales from literature to local life. Notable figures include Lisner Asks, Jem Mace, and Professor Cir amid anecdotes of valor and mischance. A Norfolk-like parade of ages, accidents, and a Parisian lion trainer adds color to this eclectic column.
A Moscow style dialogue recalls Nihilist threats to Emperor Alexander II and the call for liberty through fire and sword. Reports note university fuel for propaganda, liberal reforms urged by Russian editors, and a banquet speech by M. Boassovitch praising youth and reforms amid government criticism. Electric light advances in London and Paris theaters and stations are described as a contrast to political convulsions.
Two Englishmen started from Denver for a morning walk toward the mountains, aiming to reach them before breakfast. After an hour with little progress they gave up and one returned for breakfast while the other waded a small ditch, arguing it could be far wider than expected.
A Warren county speculator uses ink and pencil receipts to fleece farmers, while Fulton county faces a missing sawmill and complete equipment theft. A brief humor piece ends with a geography quiz gag about Havana products, the punchline noting boys’ heads.
A fragment recounts Agrafena Ignatisys burned February 26, 1879 at Vratshevo Novgorod in Russia after villagers feared her epilepsy and alleged occult power. A crowd, including local officials, set her hut alight while she cried for life and sang of salvation.
The Mason & Hamlin Organ Company celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary at Young's Hotel with a dinner yesterday. The firm started with two or three melodeons weekly, selling for about $100, now turns out over 200 cabinet organs per week with top models at $500 or more. They have produced and sold nearly 104,000 organs, earning a world wide reputation for tone and craftsmanship. Despite growth they pursue low prices and high quality, a policy praised by the Boston Journal.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement fragment touts roses and beauty tips. It highlights Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female complaints and discusses Dr. Wilhoff's Anti-Parodic fever remedy. It references medical professionals, patent medicines, and a long list of drugstore and distribution details with names and locations.
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