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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1890
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text notes a weekly health report by the State Board of Health with a marshal and dated 1890. The readable portion mentions a week ending date and references health statistics or demonstrations, though specifics are unclear. The fragment preserves names or dates but lacks complete context for full summarization.
The Statesman announces the next issue will be January 17, 1890. Readers are urged to consult the address list on the paper and renew subscriptions promptly if expired. Those who paid since December 9th have had their lists corrected and should not treat the notice as personal.
Horse notes from Saturday recount sales across Michigan and Illinois including a Black Cloud Ally sold for 300 to B D Denison, and a Noble Pilot colt sold to Eastern parties. several top trotters and stallions changed hands or were fire losses, with prices ranging up to 51,000 for Bell Boy’s later owners. It notes prominent breeders like Geo Middleton and Frank Cox, and mentions Antevolo and other bloodlines shaping Michigan trotting stock.
A mix of social happenings, visits, and town news including illnesses, arrivals, and engagements. Reports mention grippe cases, dance lessons, new depot talk, public schools absences, church services, and a range of residents visiting from nearby towns.
Letters from Marshall voice conflict over merchant contracts with the Patrons of Industry and critique a tobacco habit debate. An anti tobacco league piece portrays a citizen's personal struggle, urging public attention to health and morals.
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