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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
7
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a blood remedy for Rheumatism, claiming it cures even severe cases avoided by doctors using mercury and potash. It includes a Blackshear Georgia lumber dealer testimonial detailing long suffering and relief after taking the medicine.
A garbled Ozark tale reports a chicken growth oddity witnessed by Judge Young and John Brown’s family. The narrative blends rumor, humor, and sensational detail about a large chicken, a dancing grotesque, and overheard politics, ending with a profile of Miss La Verne Hall, a Denver bootblacker turned journalist on a dry, provincial note.
A garbled collage from multiple newspapers presents overheard quips and social banter. Snatches mention a strategic dating line, a breakfast-table jab, poker plans, medical lecture closing admonitions, and odd product plugs. Names and sources are partially legible, offering a rough glimpse of syndicated humor and notices.
A heavily garbled advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a remedy for piles and related disorders. It claims dramatic results and safety, with Pyramid Pills priced at 21 cents per box and cure packages at 10 dollars per package, directing readers to Albion Michigan for a free book.
Train departures listed with multiple Chicago and New York lines including No 9 Mailand Express No 2 and No 7 Night Express. Stops are on signal. trains run on standard time 20 minutes slower than real time. G W Rugoles Gen Phas and Ticket Agt Chicago C Be. Betford Ticket Agt Marshall.
OCR fragment covers Detroit Toledo Milwaukee trains departing from Mirshall os Follows with schedule notes and a long probate court record in Calhoun County Michigan. Includes hearings for Horace J. Smith and Gipilys C. Jhaneas lands with dates in September and November 1897 and names William A. Lane and Louise Lane.
Mortgage default triggers foreclosure by receiver Granite State Provident Association. The note, principal and interest due, taxes and insurance advances totaling 1189. States the property in Battle Creek Calhoun County Michigan, with legal description and the plan for sale at Marshall County Court front steps. The proceeding involves receiver Tumpkins and attorney Henery Bopisak, with public notice in Marshall Streetman.
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