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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
7
A garbled collection of 19th century ad copy and fragmented sentences mentions Reuben Miszelns at Pogs Center and Kel loge solumbian remedy. It cites products like a 6 cent cigar and a bowel cure, with names and places embedded in a ragged OCR stream.
A fragment on inherited blood taint discusses how any trace of disease in ancestors can doom offspring to weak health. It cites scrofula and lung trouble, notes that medical statistics link infection to poor outcomes, and mentions a testimonial about a three year old with severe scarlet fever and remedies.
Albert Kneeland, jailed in St Louis on bigamy charges, claims more than ten wives and that officers have yet to find all. A wanderer and artist by trade, he married in multiple states including Ohio, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas, with five prior prison terms for marriage. His former wives and associates recount a long, erratic marriage spree and a coming trial draws speculation on his number of children.
The article argues modern Jews are not farmers due to historical roles and restrictions but suggests renewed Zionist colonisation could reclaim Palestine as a productive land. It cites the Spectator on feasibility, notes German colonies’ success, and contemplates European rivalry and Turkish neglect as openings for Jewish agriculture and settlement.
The Ameer of Afghanistan, once suspected of border troubles, is described as among the world’s most autocratic rulers yet influenced by popular will in some areas. The piece notes his failed earlier bid to visit Britain and his eventual acceptance of universal suffrage with villagers urged to vote, leading to a delayed delegation to England for his son.
A probate court in Marshall schedules a hearing for the will of Parmelia Manu deceased. The petition by Josephine Van Vachtes and Catherine Perret asks to prove the instrument as the last will and testament. The hearing is set for November 8 at 10 in the forenoon, with notice to interested parties by publication in Marshall Stutroman for three weeks prior.
Default on mortgage by Sanford O Pont and Clara D Pool led to full acceleration. Receiver elected due principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, totaling 2 185.00, with sale set for November 9, 1897 at Marshall Michigan to satisfy debt. Property to be sold is a 22 by 110 foot lot on Noble Street in Battle Creek Calhoun County Michigan.
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