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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
4
The Statesman reports the estate of the late Senator Stockbridge is valued at 600000 and mainly willed to relatives. It covers political notes on Ha waii, the Ha waiian government, reforms, Mrs. Lease, and other items with details on elections, fraud cases, and court actions.
The text argues that congressmen should face docked pay when absent due to illness, praising the docking rule for improving attendance. It then outlines detailed plans for a county fair school exhibit, naming committee members from Albion to Sheridan, exhibit divisions, prizes, oratorical contests, and sports events with specific prizes and procedures for judging and displaying student work.
The notice urges readers to stop wasting money on ineffective throat remedies and take a free swipple bottle of M. B. Powell’s Ottol Cure. It advertises a golden colored thick syrup in large packages with bottles priced at 50 cents and 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming remarkable cures. It promises money back if not satisfied and lists Drake’s drug store as supplier. Also promotes Klen's Avalop Salve for skin and wounds with a guaranteed satisfaction promise.
New York Herald Special reports Mrs Hannah Chard of Brandywine born 1786 in Pennsylvania celebrated her 105th birthday at her son Joel Chard’s home near Glassboro. Attended by relatives including 102-year-old Mrs Anna Herbel of Cape May county, the event highlighted her long life, large descendants, and habit of smoking a clay pipe.
A dozen Indians in the Hyde block office celebrated Simon Sischimov’s not guilty verdict by smoking the pipe of peace. The ceremony followed the jury’s decision and the father of the accused distributed tobacco among the circle as onlookers watched. The group then dispersed to collect certificates for fees from Kane Review.
Paris reports rapid growth of elephant hide for purses and bags alongside crocodile items. Prices for small crocodile items range 15 to 20 guineas, with valises from £15 to £100. The tanned elephant skin is said to yield strong, original carpeta goods, reflecting a new trend.
Mrs Blackburn states through The Courier Journal that she has not given any money to Madeline Pollard and has had no involvement with her beyond appearing in court to testify. She urges friends to believe this statement and doubting other sensational claims linked to her name.
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