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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1885
Page
2
A compilation of editorial observations and satirical notes on reform, postmastership patronage, and political maneuvering. The piece references Sunset Cox, Tyret, and Theod Tyret, mentions Rock Springs killings, Dakota state naming, St John’s alleged deal with Democrats, and a humorous anecdote about dismissing a book agent with brass knuckles.
Tad Christian Unida, a leading religious paper, argues prohibition should be moral and education driven, not law enforced. It warns against intolerance and stresses local option, higher taxation on distilled liquors, strict enforcement, and community consent as core planks. The piece also notes disputes over school hiring practices, condemning the board for employing non graduates over local graduates and urging accountability for duty and fairness in education.
The Calhoun county agricultural society hears claims the annual fair has stagnated with similar crowds and little growth. Officials are urged to adopt a broad entertaining program featuring novelty and widely promoted attractions to draw people from across the county and beyond.
The article contrasts Jacksonian spoils aims with civil service reform, arguing for a higher political plane and restrained patronage. It notes executive accountability, praises press surveillance, and outlines Democratic cardinal lines including white supremacy, free trade, and narrow constitutional interpretation of Congress over internal improvements.
The piece argues a future Democratic stance on tariff and internal improvements would threaten industry and waterways, recalling a forty year old tariff veto era. It credits the Republican push for civil service reform and justice beyond race with protection, urging genuine statesmanship over partisan shifts.
A compilation of editorials and mockery from multiple papers mocking Governor Hoadly, John Sherman, and Democratic victories. It cites critiques of public service, party turns, and avoidance of reform, with satire on prohibition, taxes, and administration. It references Philadelphia Press Indianapolis Journal Boston Record New York Sun Cleveland Leader Chicago Inter Ocean Cincinnati Central Gazette and others.
Reports from 69 observers across Michigan indicate influenza consumption of lungs bronchitis and fever caused most sickness in the state for the week ending September 19 1885. Diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid measles and other conditions are also noted with numerous locations listed across counties and towns.
A Great Surprise promotes Keasp's Baleam as a throat cure with a money back guarantee if it fails. A O Hyde has secured the agency. price 50 cents to one dollar. Trade terms include a free trial size upon request.
A. O. Hyde and F. G. Seaman & Co announce discovery of Ackarts English Remedies as a reliable treatment for asthma coughs whooping cough croup and other lung troubles claiming it is superior to all others and a standard remedy for consumption.
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