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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
8
A historical health note claims scrofula tumors are complications of diseases and can be cured by Hood's Sarstparilia, a patent remedy advertised in the era. The alternative medicine claim reflects typical Victorian era tonics and cures without modern medical validation.
A pamphlet touts Pyramid Pile Cure for hemorrhoids claiming instant soothing and permanent cure when used at first symptom. It warns against salves and ointments and notes relapse possible only with new conditions. price one dollar per package from Pyramid Drug Co. Albany Michigan.
Notice to Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co members in Calhoun County of an annual meeting at Eagle Ball in Marehall Michigan on Wednesday May 30 1894 at 10 o'clock am to elect officers and address charter amendments and other business. directors listed and date given.
City council met May 21 1894 with Mayor Coleman presiding. Aldermen absent were Alda Hyde and Bentley. Minutes approved. Sidewalk and street work ordered including crosswalks at multiple blocks and sewer repairs. Various bills approved. Announcement of West Point appointment exam procedures and qualifications. Local ads for medicines, extracts, and optical services accompany notices.
A London Spectator issue warns of a near Indian mutiny in Asia, citing heat, insurrections in May, and signals like chapatti patterns and plaster patches. It notes Anglo Indian unease, Elgin’s burden, opium commission findings, and rising land tax discontent as tensions grow across northern India and surrounding provinces.
Arrangements underway for a November loan show of old and modern portraits of American women at the Academy of Design. Proceeds to benefit St. John's Guild and the Orthopedic Dispensary and Hospital, with a hanging panel of artists selecting works. Noted collectors and society figures help organize, aiming for a social success during the horse show week.
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