Calhoun County newspaper humor and politics mix
A fragment from a small town paper discusses subscription practices, then shifts to a critique of Samuel Gompers over the McNamara case. It ventriloquizes Labor headlines and mocks political figures, notes holidays, and hints at economic issues and literary mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Semuel Gompers
Gompers
Los Angeles
American Federation of Labor
John J. McNamara
MeNamira
Lawesi
Weathered musings clash with wartime nerves inblemished column
Dr Wiley and Stimson figure amid a jittery public mood as the nation prepares for possible conflict. The piece mocks unready war footing, railroads and roads, bookshop windows, and Carnegie as a source of dispute while Maeterlinck and Teddy Roosevelt figures drift through a turbulent year end.
Prices and farm products in 19th century market notes
Product prices listed include butter at two shillings per keg, retail price twenty five shillings, forty shillings. potatoes at seventy five cents to one dollar. hens at eight cents. Beckwith’s quotes noted. No. 1 shipping price eighteen dollars. white wheat and rye prices noted. miscellaneous market figures and prices for farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladat Deaidra
Beckwith
Society notes and club gatherings dominate week’s social events
Society circles met Wednesday for a dinner and program as the D. Palmiter duo prepared to host a meeting with an officers election on December 28. Loyal Temperance League youths treated the girls to a banquet while Fortnightly Club members enjoyed a six thirty dinner at the Argyle with gifts of pink and white carnations.
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Fae Ceresce Harmers
Clu
Palmiter
Lansing
Music
J. A. Beckwith
John Gauss
Bir
Ellink Buck
Fiis
Argyle Hotel
Afr
W. . Gary
Mro
John Smith
How to Set the Table booklet at Hulett's
Readable note proclaims Airs Rorer booklet How to Set the Table available at Hulett's. It promises new ideas for table setting and dining etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorer
Hulett’s
Christmas Activities and Social Visits Reported
Austin district residents share social calls and hosting duties. Vera Sellers, Mrs. Thomas Richardson, Pearl Hart, and others spend time at local homes. Trene Weaver misses school due to neuralgia while a Christmas tree event is planned at the Austin school. Vernice Walkinshaw and Mildred return from Ypsilanti for vacation. Andrew Walkinshaw assists with sheds. Berle and Celia Selfera visit from Ypsilanti. Mrs. White in Romulus. Blatesman ad notes 160 per week.
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Austin
Vera Sellers
James Hart
Thomas Richardson
East Cenvis L. A
Pearl
J. ©. Walkinshaw
Maude Hamilton
Marc
Jas. Weenver
Trene Weaver
Geo. Moore
Kica Mart
Henry Walkinshaw
Vernice
Mildred Walkinshaw
Ypsilant
Andrew Walkinshaw
Earl Doty
Berle
Celia Selfera
Wl White
Romulus
Mrs. Downring
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Samuel Gowpers
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Bryan
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Bradshaw's Zions
Old National Bank
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Teddy
Manshald Markets
Hand
Swartwouts
Central Druegists
H. L. Gronin
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Nanette Loomis
Jackson
Blatesman
Sciaritiqte
Marshall
J. N. Gustin
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Statesman
Malungco
Copan Relal Bank
F.C. Cooper’s
Enres
Torgent-Housa
North Grand “Atreet
Agnes Sterling
Court House
Ride
AL. Baker
G. S. Pickett & Son, Clyde, Cio
Grove Greene
ALL Woods
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F. B. Snyder
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