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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
7
For years physicians have sought a reliable cure for piles without surgery. Doan's Cement claims to ease itching and swelling by acting on nerves and blood vessels, with night application and evidence from druggists selling full treatments at 50 cents.
The article examines William Jennings Bryan's campaign rhetoric criticizing the gold standard, citing speeches and book passages. It describes threats to force silver coinage, disobey Supreme Court decisions, and threaten bondholders, labors, and industries, highlighting planned political actions and the broader implications for national finance.
The text critiques democracy and compares 1900 prices to 1896 and 1906 levels, listing widespread price increases for stoves, corn, wages, mills, wool, plows, ropes, sheep, binder twine, poultry, barb wire, tools, iron, cultivators, pipes, hops, bolts, flax, and general commodities. It cites Bradstreet data showing an 82 percent rise since July 1896 and notes labor costs rise alongside farm and manufactured goods.
Leland Hankin of the Nashville American notes Southern editors shift toward Bryan while criticizing imperialism. He cites Southern intelligent consensus favoring expansion and protection, praising McKinley’s postmaster choices as mostly sound. The Nashville Banner and Atlanta Constitution editors align, saying the South backs Bryan but rejects imperialism, seeking expansion and Philippine retention as beneficial.
The piece argues against Bryan’s plan to sever Philippine lands from the United States, insisting Congress cannot cede territory without constitutional amendment. It defends McKinley, praising his presidency, tariff policy, and expansionist stance, while accusing Bryan of self serving rhetoric and labor demagoguery.
The report notes that Aslington and others have developed school gardens across Germany Switzerland Austria and Belgium with courses on planting pruning and farm product handling. Pupils receive practical and theoretical instruction in dairying while European farming follows a coordinated government supported system.
A fragment discusses government interest in expanding practical farming education through modern farm schools and garden programs. It notes free admission for working-class apprentices, paid work at the garden, and emphasis on both practical farming and theoretical science, with French definitions cited as typical.
Miss Zimmerman and the Duke of Manchester are reported engaged with confirmation lacking only on Miss Ifelens Zimmerman denial. The item hints at social intrigue as the couple faces public scrutiny despite unanswered questions about the alliance.
A fragmented OCR snippet discusses kidney pills, a drug ad, and health testimonials. It cites Amos Foster Milburn of New York as an agent and mentions alarming 1899 US train accident figures, comparing fatalities to the Philippines conflict, plus a children’s ad for Gram-O coffee substitute.
Strong swimmer Lewis Belt ler, deputy secretary of the commonwealth, reportedly swam eight miles in 69 minutes 20 seconds. The spur of the moment feat is praised as a possible record, though some doubt remains about the comparison to Foley's Honey and Tar.
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