This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
2
The article informs readers that due to a post office ruling subscriptions must be paid in advance. It lists the one year in advance rate as 31.00 and requests subscribers to adjust their payments accordingly.
John G. Shedd of Marshall Field argues in the Chicago Tribune that fear and government actions curb U.S. business while wage and price pressures drive labor and consumer tensions. He defends free competition, warns against overreach, and stresses law, responsibility, and balanced remedies amid unrest in labor markets.
The Aurora Ohio jury convicts Morris of the killing of Mrs. Dilias at Fostiae and sentences him to life imprisonment. The court specifies that the state prison discipline should not include bread and water and denies any possibility of clemency.
The article argues juries may favor life sentences over parole or pardon to curb abuse of mercy and safeguard society. It discusses when newspapers may reveal private affairs and cites Madame Curie letters as a public interest, noting marriage as a social institution needing scrutiny.
Christmas scenes lift spirits across families including Debberts Winslows and Raymonds while Rice Creek Grange elects officers for the year. installation planned in January as community gathers for programa and church events.
A long, satirical summary notes a muted Wall Street mood as traders yearn for past days of luxury gifts. It cites declining public return to speculation, threats from banking reforms, and cash fears. The piece lampoons Taft slang, Congress, and currency fears while recounting a Mexican mine ambush and assorted holiday jabs.
Notice to the public announcing sale of Water White Kerocene OH in BQ sailea Jota at a price per gallon. It also advertises welded tron erams with 68 Railons and a contact to reach urewse'a Ragutatos.
Detroit dispatch reports Sanford W. Ladd and Detroit associates plan to organize the Central Traction company with 290680 capitalization to lease Michigan United Railways and fund extensions. The move aims to secure money for improvements and build new interurban lines, with bond proceeds to be applied before a U. S. rail extension program proceeds. The Michigan United Railways may then be operated jointly with the new company under long term terms. The Michigan rail commission may be asked to authorize additional capitalization to obtain the necessary funds.
Prosecutor Kirghman binds over Raymona McDonald of San Antonio to the circuit court after testimony from confessed burglar Ho Ward Conley. Defense lawyer Hooper contests confession methods but Conley testifies McDonald urged burglary and shared the spoils. Affidavits will be taken to lock in state witnesses before the circuit court trial.
In St Paul Minnesota the American Society of Agricultural Engineers hears that farms are expanding and using modern machinery to reduce costs. Professor J B Davidson argues that the trend favors large operations and factory like efficiency, citing New York data showing small farmers earn low wages while large farmers profit. He urges treating farms as factories run by dollars and cents rather than guesswork.
Circuit Judges and Prosecuting Attorneys met in Lansing amid storm delays to discuss divorce law reform. Proposals include making willful neglect of wives and children a felony and enforcing alimony across state lines, with talks on the indeterminate sentence law and a invited address by Judge West.
In Gentry Arkansas James Grant bludgeoned his wife, five children and a stepson to death then hanged himself. Hugh Grant, 16, found the bodies on returning from a holiday visit. a note from his father said he saw no future for them and asked burial costs be covered and his parents not be notified until after burial. Grant, previously wealthy and running a mercantile business, left money instructions and stated the family would be better off in heaven.
An old notice promotes Dean's Regulats as a cure for constipation without griping nausea or weakness. It advises asking the draggist for the product and lists a price of 235 cents per box and 25 cents per ounce.
Estate of Kenneth and Real Farnham, minors, appoints guardian. A marriage license issued yesterday to Lewis M. Curtis of Freeport and E Be Vier of Hast Leroy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.