Alma hosts state teachers institute and more local items
Alma stages state teachers institute while Elwell reports a new gold mining company. Grand Haven rainfall reaches 3 inches by 7 pm. Port Huron saloon case involves Mrs Flannigan accusing Thomas Forbes. Washtenaw congress nomination by prohibitionists. Manistee river worker killed after truck wheel crush. Jackson man faces dynamite incident. Religion as business seen in Marquette union meeting. Cooper widow Mrs Flannigan obituary and other Michigan brief notes.
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Elizabeth Flannigan
Port Huron
Thos, Forbes
A. O. Croater
Washtenaw County
John Pidgeon
Lindy’s
Manistee River
Wealth in Michigan health report 1886 weekly outbreaks
Reports to the state board of health from 63 observers across Michigan note diarrhea rheumatism intermittent fever consumption of lungs neuralgia cholera morbus dysentery and cholera infantum as top illnesses for the week ending August 21 1886. Dysentery diarrhea consumption of lungs and rheumatism spread, with diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid fever measles smallpox and other diseases observed at multiple locations including Detroit Grand Rapids and Albion among many townships and cities.
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Michigan
State Board of Health
Lansing
Eludine
Albion
Chippewa
Detroit
Rand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Nankin
Newago
Northville
Moore
Richmond
Sheridan
Sand Beach
Springwells
Vernon
Cedar Springs
Elmer
Fairbanks
Franklin
Grand Rapids
Ludington
LaSalle
Laclanaw
Pine Grove
Trenton
Adrian
Algonad
Birmingham
Bubbardston
Howard City
Highland
Lowell
Muir
Pontiac
St. Johns
Tekonaha
Decatur
Gudlington
Marines City
Detroits
Pinkford Tp
Chippewa Co
Market gains in grain amid visible supply growth
Chicago dispatch reports the current visible supply of wheat, corn, rye, and barley in the United States and Canada for August 21, with gains in most grains except barley. The market stayed strong through the week, with wheat and other futures rallying on supply and crop news, while European factors supported higher breadstuff values.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
England
France
Alexander
Bulgaria
The President's Country Home At Washington
The article details President Cleveland's purchase of twenty acres near the White House and the remodeling of a two story stone cottage into a suburban villa. Mrs. Cleveland guides interior plans with landscape gardeners improving grounds, aiming for October possession as furnishings are prepared during her northern visit.
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Mimer McArthur
Charlotte
Washington Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Boston
Home Insurance Company
McArthur
Antrim County
H. W. Stewart
Petoskey
F. J. Wolsey
Ann Arbor
Peter Higgins
Stewart
Cleveland
Georgetown Tluights
Messrs
William M. Poindexter & Co
Washington
Ane Ee
Nguse Wien
Leautiuis
White House
Grand Union Hotel Ad Promises Luxe Rooms Nearby Depot
An ornate 19th century hotel notice urges travelers to stop at the Grand Union opposite Grand Central, touting elegant European plan rooms at reduced rates from a million dollars? per day to one dollar and up. Elevator service, restaurant, and proximity to Morsecara elevated lines are highlighted.
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New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Oliver Plows and Harrows Promoted at 117 State Street
The notice extols Oliver combination plows as the standard and superior tool, warns against imitations, and urges trying the harrows and grain drills sold by Spicer at 117 State Street. Regulators for drills improve seed depth, increase yield, and reduce seed waste, appealing to intelligent wheat growers seeking profit at current prices.
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Spicer
State St
Spicer offers Ellwood cultivators at low prices
Spicer advertises two or three Ellwood cultivators with the latest improvements available for sale to clear stock for other goods. Purchases can be paid later, with terms described as very low figures or year prices, awaiting payment.
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Spicer
Farm Wagons One and Two Horse Compare Flint Wagon
An advertisement extols the Flint wagon as superior to rivals with claims of longer lasting axles, easier running, level patent reach, and reduced wear. It also promotes bug glees and harness goods plus the Minor Hog Ring and Ringer described as gentle on animals and effective.
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Ezekiel Winnders
Mendon
Nottawa
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