This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
3
An old advertisement praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women suffering from womb inflammation and general ill health. It cites Ella Rice and Etta Ice from Chelsea and claims two years of painful symptoms were relieved by the remedy.
General Harrison stands as the only man elected president while a member of a Greek letter society. The Phi Delta Theta, part of the Miami triad with Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Chi, honors his name among its distinguished alumni. The chapter at Miami University, Ohio, was the first organized in the fraternity.
Geo C Hickock of Curtiss Wisconsin reports Foley's Kidney Cure tested and effective for his father, Swart & Swartwout note India coal export growth, with India expanding mining and potential U S competition. Kellogg's Columbian Oil advertised for kidney relief rheumatism and general aches and pains.
A colossal 84 000 pound black walnut tree on E P Gaus’s Williams County farm sold for 44 000. Lumber dealers praised its quality, calling it the finest specimen seen. The tree measured eight feet in diameter and stretched seventy three feet from stump to top. Nearby notes include a kidney care testimonial and a brief item on British troop movements around the Clyde with Dumbarton garrison changes.
The article surveys Balkan fault lines with Macedonia under Turkish rule in Roumelia, Bulgarian and Russian influences shaping a looming clash. It notes Serbia Bulgaria Romania Greece and Austria-Hungary watching intently while Ferdinand of Bulgaria pursues a kingly title and seeks Russian support amid regional turmoil.
The Grand Duke Michael, heir to the Russian throne, desires a visit to America if conditions allow. Born Dec 4 1878, he is the third son of Alexander II and heir after George’s death in 1899. He is tall, rugged, healthy, and favors a cautious, traditional path rather than liberal reforms.
Mme de Wollant, wife of the first secretary of the Russian embassy in Washington, draws attention in literary circles for translations from her adopted country’s language. The piece highlights her swift cultural impact and budding literary activity.
An advertisement extols Kelloggs Goldthian for kidney complaints rheumatism and general pains claiming rapid relief and life saving benefits. It urges home use and promises cures where possible with a call to F G Seaman & Co for a full circular on its properties. O Donnell to visit America to fund nationalist campaign efforts through the Irish party.
A bold claim promotes Hammar Brand paint as the only guaranteed not to crack peel or blister for five years. The firm offers 260 and a coat of analysis to anyone finding adulterated linseed oil and lists a full price of 1.35 per gallon. Availability advertised at Buster's HARDWARZ in Kansas City with signs on Bidewalka Electric signs noted to be visible daytime street frontage.
Citizens of Concord embark on a project to erect a statue honoring Franklin Pierce, a native of New Hampshire and former president who died October 8, 1869, reflecting the state's continued homage to its notable son.
A mixture of advertisements notes Diaz visiting France escorted by warships from Vera Cruz to Marseilles, DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation, and claims about the Bibliotheque Nationale as the world’s largest library. Also mentions Indiana education official Fassett A. Cotton’s resignation to seek a degree, and various drugstore products and promotions.
The L. A. 8. will meet with Mrs. Waltz on Thursday, June 6 at 1 o clock. The L. A. 8. will meet with Mrs. B. Lamphler on Wednesday, June 5. A doctor will visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Adams on Wednesday, June 6 for the Ladies Aid Society benefit. Cream and cake will be served for 10 cents. The event date was changed from June 7 to June 7 due to other attractions.
Ellis reports Mr and Mrs Jones and son Roy visiting relatives in Athens last week Etta Hart 18 visiting relatives in Homer Harry and Nora Goodrich spent time with friends near Nashville The Evangelical church will skip preaching and Sunday school next Sunday due to a quarterly meeting in Merahall Y P A will meet in the evening Children day planned for mid next month with date undecided Earl Ferguson of Eckford visited this place A medical ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea 35c for facial eruptions claiming cleanliness as cure
Ita patrons held a picnic in M M Patter son yard Tuesday afternoon. Mrs J Shipp Mrs F V Feast and T J Shipp went to Lansing Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs Taylor Aunt Kitty who died May 23 at age 94. Woman's Foreign Missionary society meets June 6 at Mrs W D Miller for annual thankoffering and memoria dervies. Ladies Aid Social June 4 at Merrill Zimmer homestead. all invited.
The Clarence Center school house hosted a gold medal contest won by Maud Cortright. Local happenings include administrator appointment for Peter Stark's estate, multiple ill residents, and various visits among neighbors. A number of social events and minor injuries are noted, with community members traveling to nearby towns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.