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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1894
Page
3
A wide sermon argues that Christianity remains central in civilization. It cites church attendance, Bible readership, and missionary giving, claiming rapid growth since 1500 and unprecedented evangelical membership across major universities. The piece contrasts historic skepticism with contemporary church strength.
An Oregon editorial argues for diversified fruit farming in Hood River. It urges planting apples as a long term cash crop, noting winter apples' high value and comparing yields to wheat. The piece stresses early income from berries and small fruits, urging broad planting to secure regional wealth.
Washington Post reports Representative Caruth repeatedly interrupted a moving peroration by asking pointed questions about immigrants and gladiators. The improvised moment drew laughter as Caruth pressed about tears and loyalty to American institutions amid a sea of voices in the chamber.
A Chinage Record review of Debs, noting his tall pale look and personal magnetism, likens him to Bill Nye and praises his fluency and poetry taste. The piece also quotes Examiner information on Champ Clark, accusing him of disrespect for civil service laws and calling the system a monumental fraud, reflecting political critique.
The President recommends admitting coal and iron ore to the United States duty area and imposing a tax on sugar. Coal production in 1892 reached 180 million tons with 441,948 workers earning over 124 million, while iron ore yielded 14.5 million tons employing 88,227. Sugar consumption at 68 million people totals 4.42 billion pounds, valued at 139.6 million dollars, with an ad valorem tax projected at 53.04 million, equating to about 78 cents per person or 3.90 per family of five.
A historical summary notes bank clearings across 55 cities from April 1893 to March 1894 totaling over 13.5 billion, contrasting with clearings in 1904 and 1903. It claims substantial declines for the Democratic administrations and cites Bradstreet reports showing a 20 percent drop in the first six months of the year versus 1893, attributing the downturn to tariff tinkering.
A bitter polemic denounces free trade and praises protectionist laws. It targets Cleveland Cochran and Wilson in Congress, claiming their stance betrays workers. The piece laments ruined homes, poverty, and depopulated towns amid a veiled public critique of free trade policy.
Frank Happersberg and Kim Yung took wax matches from a booth at the Midwinter fair after finding the proprietor away. they loaded pockets and coats claiming need for studio, launch, restaurant. the owner later explained the matches were painted wax with no phosphorus and not genuine. The incident ended with the two leaving for Stow Lake.
In a fragmented 19th century ad compendium, Bacon's Celery King promises cures for dyspepsia liver complaints and insomnia with free samples and large bottle options. Other tonics include Ayers Cure for uric arterial poisons and Drury’s cough remedies. A Cedar Springs Michigan story notes medical skepticism and a local testimonial.
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