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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
4
In Calhoun county the local option election sparked debate on saloon policy with the county board of supervisors blamed for not decisively settling the issue. The article notes a push toward remaining dry, outlines predicted liquor restrictions, and questions voters and lawmakers about the path forward in a contentious political climate.
The Democratic Ways and Means group in the new Congress plans early sessions to push key bills. They aim to pass the Canadian reciprocity measure and woolen schedule revisions quickly in the lower house, hoping swift Senate action and Taft approval. They also seek tariff tweaks and patronage reductions as part of an economy program.
Page contains a financial report from the Board of Commissioners of the Electric Lighting and Water Works Department. It includes depreciation estimates for street lighting, avoided administration costs, and plans to extend service to residences lacking electricity and water. Figures show assets, liabilities, and disbursements with cash on hand, receipts, and totals, plus notes that figures are conservative and based on other city reports.
A vintage ad touts Bradley & Vrooman Pure Paint as the best coating for houses and barns for 31 years. It emphasizes pure carbon ate lead oxide and linseed oil, claiming superior materials and worldwide perfection.
Disjointed OCR style numbers show various monetary values such as 263.80 4900.68 10008.18 95208 1039.83 without clear context or entities. No identifiable people or organizations are discernible in the fragment.
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