27 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1897
Page
1
A Michigan poultry firm faces scrutiny over a proposed feed additive claimed to improve hens’ nurture and egg production. Authorities fear widespread adoption could mislead neighbors and affect local poultry, while a senior citizen story highlights county welfare concerns.
Fragmented OCR lists various grocery items and prices from a historic store. Items include Oysters 25 cents, Teas 35 cents, Oats 56 cents, Matches 25 cents, Peas 25 cents, Watermelons noted as large, Candies, Coffee priced around 5 to 15 cents per unit. The note references Dwight's and general store offerings with period-typical pricing.
Town stories and a crowded week preview with bicycle races at the fair grounds near Marshall. Highlights include a colored camp meeting, local conflicts, a bicycle path update toward Bellevue, rail shop hires, and reports on local politics and taxes.
An old classifieds snippet touts a universal food chopper that claims to chop every kind of food without mashing. It urges readers to call and examine, listing Stany Bros hardware and a distributor checker. Also mentions stock and sales near Marshall on Duck Lake road alongside stray garbled text.
The Grand Lodge T. OF Michigan held a three day session at the M. F. church in the birthplace city. Delegates from Michigan lodges attended, reports by W. C. Blain and Clara A. Roop on the Zurich 1807 Supreme Lodge emphasized progress. Officers were elected for the coming year, and a reception, banquet, and speeches highlighted the event before the Thursday noon adjournment.
A fragment claims a remedy named King's New Discovery is the best medicine for all forms of coughs and colds and for consumption, asserting it guarantees relief with every battle and promising cures.
A sprawling pasted mix of quotes and testimonials touts hair care, love life aphorisms, and health cures. Dr Ortmann’s alleged triad of doctors and a Marshall visit on Friday are advertised with free confidential consultation. Multiple marriage licenses and names appear amid the text.
Curious ad style note mentions seeking repairs for an ell CON OW tech needy. It promises ongoing support and suggests visiting a provider in Detroit. Wording is garbled but implies a service offer and post sale care.
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