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Grand Rapids area notes railroads and farms record
A jumble of local notices details railroad ambitions, land deals, and wheat prospects in Grand Rapids region. Mentions Lucas Patterson’s death in Grand Rapids from consumption, a swamp land road venture, lumber rates to New York and Philadelphia, and iron ore findings near Benton Harbor. Reports on schools, teachers, and university plans, plus various municipal and business updates across Michigan towns.
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Abott
Wave
Eputmet Fardue
Lucas Patterson
Oundiver Valley
Grand Rapid
Lewis Trompd
Cleve
Mackinac
Hattie Johnson
Kalamazoo County
Owen
Grenmay
Springfield
Murr
Aix
Kincutia
Uils Wa
Michigan
Lin
Froud
England
Guaxp Hapme & Sadyan Rannoap
Thin Organization
Grand Ruy Eagle
Friends of the Road
Tod Saginaw Railrad
Lowell Hall
Caroen
Operaton
Kidd Ile
Louspouine
Masxteaun
Witc
Bhitter
Hua Pet Bron
Iore
Stanop
Bheriduu
Rose Lugivlaturs
Tin
Geserie
Blaine
Butler
Spennar
Texas
Congress
Rigs
al Vicw Union
United States
Maurier Te Pei
New York
Tn Star-Spanglad
Senate
Trumbull
South Carolina
Sal
Alabama
Sndardas
Marky
Cher
Sentes
Pamde
Ricuistomy
Phopapers
Dare
Loren
Georgi
Nette
Wade Val
Lew Apr Pie Meats Party
Cortes
Pullis
Tts
Rites
Georgia
Cichene
Eral Wat
Newel Lee
Mertha
Weber
Wallad