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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1884
Page
5
A stream of endorsements favors JAMES O'DONNELL for congress and CHARLES ATARI for state senator, with others supporting LEO N. BROCKWAY for county clerk and JONERO S. NOTRE for prosecuting attorney. The piece mixes party lines, calls to vote early, and notes a debate on prohibition and national issues, citing figures like ELiAS HERRT and ALEXANDER A. BRIANS.
A wide array of brief notes from Michigan towns covers crime, local industry, weather, and notable events. Highlights include Grand Rapids jail terms, Ishpeming gold findings, Kalamazoo tax figures, Marquette cabbage yields, a deer weighed 249 pounds after being dressed, and a fatal mill accident at North Muskegon. Reports mention oil and mine concerns, a fire at Escanaba, a donation drive for Oak Grove cemetery, a theatrical benefit in Hillsdale, and a child’s milk‑related death in Royal Oak, with numerous smaller items across the state.
Stephen J Hikins a New Mexico territory citizen and Blaine organizer is profiled as a political figure with a noted western career. The piece surveys Pennington's stance on prohibition, citing votes on the prohibitory amendment and related senate actions, and criticizes his record as ambiguous and double faced.
The passage attacks Pennington as a “thimble-rigger” and a gamester over liquor policy, saying he is not fit to represent the district in the U S Congress. It praises James O'Donnell as a practical temperance advocate, a solid, outspoken man with no concealment of his views.
A fragmented old ad like text extols weather and health remedies. It cites Beerre Port Burgundy and Claret wine as strengthening to endure strain, praises Burdock Blood Bitters and electric oils, and endorses Ely, Shilohs, Acker’s English Remedy, and related tonics. Mentions hay fever cures, cough syrups, and indigestion pills with various testimonials and guarantees.
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