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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
6
A detailed excerpt highlights William Sulzer’s address praising good roads, urging national and local support for the International Good Roads Congress in Chicago, and outlining the vast social and economic benefits of well built highways across cities and farms.
A rambling, politically satirical column mocks Congress adjournment antics and public figures. It references Bryan, La Follette, and Roosevelt, plus Admiral Togo, Hobson, and Wiley, noting weather inquiries and social foibles while lampooning policy battles and civic life.
A row of quick sketches and opinions on Taft and Congress, the British Parliament’s noisy shift, and Tyrus Cobb at the White House. Rolling quotes touch mood in Washington, a senator’s son on the stand, a Mexican cotton pest update, and morning reflections on happiness and public life.
An essay argues railroads are essential to civilization and production. It stresses that transportation links food clothing coal and other materials to markets and that cities cannot survive a siege or a week with no trains. It highlights dependence between farming output and distribution networks.
A fragmented Town Topics item shows a parent advising a child to fetch a copy of Modern Mothers Magazine containing an article on bringing up children. The dialogue mentions a well mishap and a cautious rescue tone, reflecting a humorous or domestic advice column snippet.
The text mentions book agents including Jay Gould as a car dealer figure, George Washington in a 19th century context selling more than 200 copies of subscription books, and General Grant in a subscription agent role. It also refers to Webster and Hismerck assisting with college expenses through a book agency, illustrating early publishing and distribution efforts.
Washington notes a major diplomatic reorganization with three ambassadors and five ministers nominated. John G. A. Leishman becomes ambassador to Germany, Thomas J. O'Brien to Italy, and Charles Bryan to Japan, among others. The shifts follow resignations of Hill and Sherman.
Washington D C August 3 Statehood wins with recall provision in Arizona New Mexico admission bill. Senate 53 to 18 rejected Nelson amendment removing recall from Arizona const. Taft favored signing if Nelson prevailed but faced issue. Indications are bill becomes law without signature. minor Senate House voting change on NM constitutional amendments.
County records list multiple estates and hearings including the estates of William Dalton Irene Marion Adams James P Carpenter John Nickle Elizabeth Schiubat Fred Shanley Marion Parker Henry W Herns and others with claims last day citations sales of real estate probate of wills and final accounts. Juvenile court proceedings involve Thelma Adams Frederick L Adams and dependent neglected children. Petition filed for investigation of Margaret Rilsy delinquent child.
Annette Kyle seeks a divorce from Samuel T. Kyle. Della Berger of Battle Creek files for a bill against Geo. D. Berger. Paul Omiluk of Albion files a bill against Helen Omiluk. Frank G Halder sues Mary Z Balder for annulment. Marriage licenses listed for Herbert Schumacher and Sheridan Township residents plus multiple local parties with ages and locations.
A fragment describes Arnica Salva as a box of sects with healing claims. It touts the product as greatest healer of burns, sores, chapped hands and lips, fever rashes, eczema, and piles. Available for 28 cents at F. W. Bradshaw's.
Washington Aug. 9 George Y. Perkins United States Steel director and ally in averting 1907 panic faces possible contempt if he refuses to answer questions before the House committee on inquiry into the steel giant and campaign contributions. Although urged to discuss funding from New York Life he cites counsel and may be cited to the bar if he persists.
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