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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1883
Page
7
A York Journal report describes booming base ball interest and huge trade in balls and gear. It explains manufacturing processes from winding to covering, cost ranges per dozen, wages, and a surge in spending on equipment across amateur and professional play.
A Philadelphia Press reader correspondence describes four religious meetings last night with many participants named. Singers including Aunt Mary Magdalene and Virgil led hymns while families and relatives were mentioned. the mood mixed devotion with local chatter and a nod to Colonel Ingersoll.
A well dressed gentleman cannot pay his fare and is lent a nickel by three strangers who reveal it is a setup to ruin the driver who trifled with the sister of Clara Belle. The plot centers on revenge as the lead nickel signals a planned deduction from the driver’s salary.
Dr Sargent delivers fourth lecture on physical training at Union hall. Rules on bathing urge cleanliness with warm soap, limits on warm baths, daily cool baths for tonicity, tepid substitutes for weak individuals, post exercise rubdown, and avoiding tub baths except for cleanliness. Emphasizes personal condition and occupation.
A distressed mother asks Mr. Backus for help for her drunken son who rages at home and hops between roosters, rat pits, and pugilists. He suggests a drastic fix by taking the boy to the Brooklyn Bridge and throwing him off.
An old newspaper ad promotes Ruckien's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for sores ulcers and skin conditions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also touts Bly's Cream Balm for restoring senses at 50 cents and urges nostril use. The piece ends with humorous quip on drapery and a sales pitch for boots and shoes.
The Statesman, Marshall Mich, prints an ad announcing Detroit Free Press and Household partnership. It highlights the Free Press as witty wholesome family paper with famed sketches by Nye and others, and the Household supplement aimed at ladies. Subscriptions include the Free Press and Household for one year with offered free books from a long reading list.
A limited text fragment hints at a meeting or event in Kalton Town. It mentions Nil and Gh and a possible date or sequence. The legible words suggest a provisional note rather than a full item. Further context is needed to identify actors or outcomes.
The Prairie Farmer is promoted as the oldest leading Agricultural Weekly in America offering subscriptions at 2.50 postpaid for one year and detailing prize rules for a word list derived from its name. The ad emphasizes farming, breeding, dairying, and household topics with mailing address at 150 Monroe St Chicago IL and instruction to send six cents for copies.
State of Midbhdigan Calhoun County notice is given that creditors must file claims against Amos Warsop deceased in Calhoun County probate court Marshall by August 20 for examination and allowance. Claims will be heard May 5 and August 5 or 6 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Dated February 19, 1ks1. George Ingeregll, Judge of Probate.
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