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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1886
Page
2
The piece surveys political chatter about Grover Cleveland veto counts, Michigan political conventions, and national race dynamics. It notes Cleveland's veto record, upcoming governor and congress candidate pools, and calls for party unity while reflecting on broader civic life and industry reports.
The Albany Times questions President Cleveland in a historical charge about a plot to deploy extra men to influence votes. It also discusses silver versus gold values, the Bland Act, and arguments for a possible paper currency tied to both metals to mitigate volatility.
A lively contest glows between Cyrus O Luce and Major Newell for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with other farmers like George A. Smith and Wm Chamberlain mentioned as worthy options. Analysts urge cool heads as the Grand Rapids convention nears, noting vigor in party spirit but cautioning against overexcited factions.
State board of health observers across Michigan report neuralgia and rheumatism as leading sickness. Dysentery fever and diarrhea rise, while influenza wanes. Diphtheria, scarlet fever, measles, smallpox and other illnesses appear in multiple towns including Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Fragmentary OCR describes an inflamed nasal membrane condition and throat involvement with lung effect. Mentions acrid mucus discharge and burping sensation, but text cuts off leaving unclear context or names.
In this medical warning, Dr. JJE Flannafod argues that eating excessively harms digestion and overall vitality. He cites that eight ounces of well digested food can nourish more than a pound poorly digested, and warns that overconsumption strains digestive organs, wastes food, and leads to morbid secretions and pale, emaciated bodies.
Dr Horne argues against low narrow foreheads signaling vice in horses and warns against kick-sack methods. He praises a well trained, medium sized family horse for farmers, stressing proper bridle, breaking, and loose box housing for safety and work. The note references a boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New Hampshire dating to 1741.
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