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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1888
Page
2
The January conference of the County Temperance Executive Committee meets at Good Templars Hall Marshall at 11 a m January 25 to organize a ward and township canvass before the voting date February 6. Attendees urged to bring workers and ensure a large turnout to support the liquor suppression measure.
J M Ellerby of the Marengo custom mill submitted a buckwheat flour sample found equal to the best. The mill is in good condition under Elelby’s supervision and producing excellent work. Nearby notes report local illnesses, social events, anniversaries, and small town happenings with several named residents and places.
A long list of social events, church notices, and local updates from Homer includes donation invitations, young people’s surprise party for Bronk Darrow, and multiple sicknesses. Reports mention school December data for Dist. No. 5 and 6, a public installation at Worth Post, and residents traveling, with details on local officials, sawmill moves, and upcoming council actions.
Borey notes the installation of five officers at the camp. Officers elect include Captain A.A Harsh Peter Lrent Das Blanchard Sea KM Peck Camp Council BF Kiemant J Uf Born Day Blanchard and Sieff fires. Other posts listed are Chainman John N Race Fint Set Bo P Kinmont Q My WoL Miller Spr Guard Elmer Bratt Colne Nut J If Barr Corporal of Guard PF Van Orman Chief Muviiad A Spencer Camp Guard Frank Miller Picket of Guard B Manchester.
The Citizens Murrat Fire Tnerranean held its annual meeting in the city on January rh at 10 a m with President R. J. Emery presiding. Discussion focused on proposed by law and charter amendments, followed by board of auditors and directors reports. Officers were elected and by-laws adopted including a new clause restricting proximity of filings and setting five year term for insurance surveys.
A Kansas City Times report criticizes a European breakfast scene in Rotterdam. An American traveler endures a sparse meal of beefsteak, oatmeal, and minimal accompaniments, lamenting the contrast with home dining and noting heavy appetite met with limited provisions.
The Boston Budget argues that literacy alarms in Masanrlinaetta arise from temporary immigration effects. It cites statistics suggesting foreign born iliterates, notes native birth women may have fewer children yet higher survival, and contends the census will show the alarm is groundless.
A town figure extols Major Smith for guiding them to Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery after exhausting other remedies for consumption. The speaker claims renewed strength and health and credits Smith with saving their life. Town gossip hints at Botow society's lively chatter about the pair.
An advertisement from Daluth Paras grapher promotes Papillon Catarch Cure as a remedy for catarin and bronchial issues. It touts a permanent cure with a single bottle and offers large bottles at $1. The ad links good health to clear thinking and steady daily routines with mentions of Aper's Cethartie Pile as a supportive tonic.
Fragmented ad copy extols nerve tonics and patent cures for backache rheumatism and headaches. It promotes Ety's Cream Balm and Columbian Oil as universal remedies with testimonials from J A Alcorn and Lenard Hit, urging readers to purchase by mail order and promising swift relief.
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