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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
2
A testimonial from Chillicothe Ohio praises Vinol as a powerful tonic that rebuilds strength. The author claims his wife recovered from weakness after four bottles, gaining weight and returning to perfect health. The note advertises local gale agents and offers a money back guarantee if Vinol does not help.
Marshall board of health met after the council session to authorize Dr A B Baker to attend the Michigan health officers meeting in Ann Arbor. Health Officer Joy reported new smallpox cases including Miss Edith Mabrey and another Graham child, discussed disinfection and possible burning of a dilapidated house, and approved free vaccination for those unable to pay.
The Pilgrim editors and staff traveled to Battle Creek to finalize the December issue. The Christmas number, 49 pages, will be the largest yet with articles by Ernest H. Crosby and Ira D. Sankey, fashion notes from Paris, and a full page Regina Angelorum image.
The Kalamazoo Telegraph profiles B J Phelps born August 28 1845 in Marshall Michigan rising from office boy to president of Kalamazoo National Bank. He joined Woodbury Potter Wood 42 years ago and later E J Phelps & Co before Kalamazoo National Bank, also serving Albion College and Michigan Female Seminary as a trustee.
The Hungarian Court Orchestra of Budapest performed at the Opera House Monday as the second Peoples Popular Lecture Course event. A near full house praised the eight musicians and one vocalist with unanimous acclaim. The Faust 66 section and pieces by H Burgesa Jones and Miss Fannie Amat rdem drew special notice. Next program features Albert Edward Wiguum on Dec 10.
Andrew Chrystal held his annual Glenfoyle Shorthorn cattle auction near the city, drawing about 1000 stockmen despite poor weather. 41 head sold for total receipts of 93738 with bulls averaging around 101.05 and cows ranging up to 176. The sale list includes numerous named animals, buyers from Michigan to Kentucky and Ontario, and individual prices from 42 to 275 dollars.
A resolution passed unanimously by Homer Village officials on November 15 1901 expresses gratitude to Marshall City authorities and firefighters for offering aid during a November 10 1901 blaze that threatened Homer business districts. The notice notes Homer Fire Department’s inadequacy to face the fire and records that Marshall responders were ready to assist if needed.
A garbled advertisement page offers Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials praising the firm J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Van Fleet's Herb Fills and other elixirs, urging readers to send names and addresses for free samples.
At a Lambert Good God & Machinery Co board meeting, executives announced no more stock would be sold at 20 cents on the dollar and that $3,000 more would be offered to fund advertising for Malta Manna breakfast food. The next issue may rise to 50 cents. Malta Manna is baked in a revolving oven and shipped to restaurateurs in New York, with strong endorsements and plans for broad popularity.
At a regular city meeting all members were present except two Aldermen. Minutes were read and approved. The city considered Michigan Municipal League dues but Marshall did not join yet. A wash basin, two iron hitching posts, sewer diagrams, and several bills were discussed or referred. Meeting adjourned for one week.
A garbled ad touts Mexican Syrup as a safe 25 cent cough and cold cure and Mother’s Worm Syrup to expel intestinal worms. It also promotes Mexican Root Pills for cleansing the system, Gooch’s Barsopium for blood purification, and a quick relief remedy. ends with note of newspaper delivery jobs in The News office.
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