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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
7
Fragmented discussion outlines various magical practices and sciences. It names astrology incantations and talismans, palmistry and physiognomy, phylacteries, and prophetic arts. The text contrasts lawful magic with black magic and notes demonic subjugation and divination through tables and signs.
The piece recounts a Civil War anecdote about General Sherman and General Corse. It notes the famous line attributed to Corse’s defense, then delves into Sherman’s reaction, a humorous incident, and a court case on breach of promise with Baron Huddleson’s commentary.
An OCR fragment shows a speaker in the middle of the street gripping a chair. The text recalls disrupted lines and a bleak exchange about what to do next, with stray phrases like What tri do with broke and What tim do with backa, reflecting a damaged and unclear moment.
A serialized portrait describes a clever detective Haven who boasted no need to prove his claims, recounting his methods in exposing elaborate cons against wealthy victims. The tale covers how he tracked a scheming widow and rich deceased, the conspirators’ stratagems, and Haven’s eventual disappearance amid inquiries. The narrative weaves with Civil War era crane and traveler scenes, including a forest timber-cutting muster and a traveler’s car ride remark about seashore tourists.
A traveler describes a stop at a tavern where talk turns to a bank that failed after paying only ten cents on the dollar. The bank’s president and cashier are buried, and the tale ends with plans to move on to Emporis to pursue business.
A Detroit advertisement by the Charles Wright Medicine Company promotes Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup as a remedy for long standing blood poison liver and rheumatic troubles. It cites personal testimonies from Mrs. May and Dr H Hereann praising cures and urges purchases through local druggists. The copy claims the spring season favors taking the syrup and mentions plasters.
A fragmented 19th century lament on darkness breeding laziness and vice, urging brighter homes and clean living. The piece mocks dim rooms as havens for moths and moral decline, advocates widespread lighting and order, and cites popular remedies and quotable quips from period newspapers. It ends with an anecdotal ad parody about Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and a joke about value of children.
Card of Thanks notes gratitude from readers cured by Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung troubles. Offers free samples from druggists, with bottled sizes 50c and 2.00. The piece also lampoons Chinese physicians and a surgeon who refused to remove an arrowhead, citing medical etiquette and professional boundaries.
A fragment from the Boston Courier recounts a les son on waiter conduct and decorum including phrases about gentility, coffee service, cleanliness, and etiquette. It also notes various ad like snippets about tonics, bread from wood, and a railroad project from Jaffa to Jerusalem. The passage mixes anecdotes with advertisements and speculative science.
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