Forty-Fifth birthday reflections from the Statesman
The Statesman marks its forty fifth year with reflections on Michigan’s growth from wilderness to state, praising Republican ideals, abolitionist stance, and support for Union veterans. It pledges to be a leading paper in Calhoun County, urges liberal support, and notes plans for a new volume and improved presses while urging dedication to the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansnaup Staresaan
Michigan
Starr Stian
Jackson
Republican Party
Uewent
Land of the
Free
Stavessan
Calhoug County
Michigan Law Opens Medical Practice Rules For Physicians
The late session of the Michigan legislature enacted a medical practice law taking effect on the 7th inst. It requires those who have practiced medicine to register with the county clerk and file sworn statements within three months. Qualified physicians must likewise pay a filing fee and face fines for noncompliance. The measure aims to curb quackery by registering licensed practitioners and recording practice details. The piece also notes tariff discussions shaping the upcoming campaign and political debate in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Guy Ofiver
Aaid
Jas
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Bradrsaae
Unswerving defender of protection to American industry
The piece extols protectionism as vital for American prosperity and labor independence, praising a broad coalition across Democratic Greenback and Prohibition lines. It traces tariff origins to colonial British policies, cites 1786 Madison tariffs, and lauds leaders like Washington, Jefferson, and Calhoun. It lauds Revolutionary and Civil War era patriotic organizations and ancestral pride while defending a strong, vigilant republic.
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House of Commons
Johnny Ball
United States
Congress
Madison
Washington
Franklin
Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
John Quincy Adama
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
John G Calhoun
Tak “Grand Anny
The
Republic
Song of Veterans
Order of the Cincinnati
Prescott
Warren
Bunker Blill
Stark
Warner
Bennington
Scott
Lundy's Lane
Meade
Grant
Sherman
Thomas
Hull
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Vanderbilts
Jayfould
Hamilton
Webster
Sheridan
Wen
Pease
Torch of Freedom and the Call to Patriot Duty
The piece urges disciplined support for patriotic military groups to defend the old flag against apathy and commercialism. It laments biased school books and stresses intelligent national service over party politics, urging youth to honor inheritance through vigilance, sacrifice, and enduring national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnion
Flae
Prohibition Debate Sparsely Noted In Kansas State Law
Prohibition in Manan Kansas supported a constitutional amend and law to enforce temperance. Readers desiring full Kansas temperance information may request the Weekly Capital from Topeka Kansas. Editor J K Hopson offers a sample copy and one year subscription for $1.00. address details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Manan
Kansas
Fopeka
Kan
Portage
J.K. Hopson
Doug Lisep
Topeka
Promoted patent medicines and cures in old drug ads
A cluttered advertisement page touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and throat issues, Eletric Bitters for liver kidney and stomach complaints, Ayer's Ague Cure for fever and malaria, and Ely's Cream Balm for hay fever. It includes testimonials from J Collyer and Gabriel Ferriz praising relief and encourages trials with promises of refunds or rewards for cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
J. Collyer
Broad St. Elisabeth
Myron
Gabriel Ferriz
Spencer
N.Y
Ayer
Parker's Ginger Tonic renamed Parker's Yunio omitting ginger
A Buffalo New York wholesale druggist Mr Wi Coleman describes relief from sleeplessness nerves and dyspepsia using Parker's Tonie later marketed as Parker's Yunio omitting the word ginger. The letter notes no change in formula and warns of counterfeit ginger substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Quixotte
Sarebu
Parker
Hke Cusur
Voyager
Iiseux &C
Parker's Ginger Fonte
Minox & Cy
Brinldssect
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seti Téche
Epelibard
Seth Levwis
Will R. Lewis
Marshall, Mich
Statesman
Beat
Fray Eventne
Hye
Atlanta
Glad Hhat
Flennmons
Indiana
Towa
Ihs
Democratic Party
Detroit
Biddla
Ekeho
Luther Beecher
McDouxacn
Col. Pred Morley
Detroit Post and Tribune
Col. Morley
Post
Tribune
Great Northwest
Northern Pacific
Oakes
Pacific Coast
Minnesota
Dakota
Washington Territory
Montana
Smith, Simmon & Peabody
A Stern
Prica
Suman
Ware
Wea Upion Teegraph
Broadway
York
Melice Bay
Nora Tha
Medicing
Fletcher
Wero Wiilds
State ST
Hyde’s Drug Store
State Street
Wim. A. Walz
Marshal
WAL
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