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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
4
Notice to subscribers states subscriptions must be paid in advance per post office ruling. It lists rates for one year in advance at 1.09 dollars and urges readers to keep change in mind.
A rural health note highlights tuberculosis as a rural threat due to ignorance and poor housing. It cites Wisconsin and German studies showing farm communities face similar risk as cities, calling for rural nurses and better housing and ventilation. The piece urges state action and mentions Minnesota enabling county nurses. Comments on local court anecdotes and romances follow.
The piece reports on a bid to grant the Postmaster General absolute control over mail transport by railroads with payment set at cost plus six percent for certain lines. It notes potential party split in Chicago conventions and hints at political impact ahead of the next presidential race. It also mentions Roosevelt, Sherman, Clark, and peace dinner chatter amid broader wartime and domestic concerns.
A young man identified as Cronenwett was placed under arrest in Detroit several days ago for attempting a crime involving a five dollar bill.
Marshall society pages recounts reminders of no U and I Bridge club meeting, dinners and chafing dish suppers at homes on West State and Kalamazoo avenues, charitable balls in Kalamazoo, and a large Civic Improvement fundraiser dinner and Christmas dance at KH Hall with Kalamazoo guests, announcing attendees, decorations, and proceeds.
A small girl Elizabeth hysterically cries as a tooth loosens then emerges. Her mother consoles with soothing words and a candy reward while Elizabeth imagines playful gossip about a girl who looks like her. The scene ends with mixed relief and playful reflection on growing up.
A cow owned by Mrs Heele of Goldburn Okehampton developed a large udder swelling in the first week of the month. The milk showed a clear milk cream pattern of a snake including head eyes and tongue. The veterinary surgeon confirmed a snake form in the cream before a moth disrupted continuity. The servant girl and others observed the phenomenon and awaited treatment for snake bite.
The Stay-headed son notes changes in church services over three Sundays with hymn announcements shifting from direct commands to questions. He observes Feara F influence and ponders universal practice and potential rambunctious reactions to refusing a hymn.
A boy witness report describes a red backed shrike ambushing sparrows along a highway. He saw a pair of martins nearby as the bird struck, grabbed a sparrow by the head, and carried it away over the hedge, displaying unexpected strength. The account is attributed to Field observations.
At Cassel a Frenchman offered 12,400 marks about £600 for a police dog named Tell. The dog belongs to Sergeant Decker who refused the offer saying the dog should not leave Germany at any price.
Denver grew from pioneer prospectors who built cabins in 1858 and founded the city. It was incorporated as a city in 1859 and named after Gen. J. W. Denver, then governor of Kansas, with reincorporation in 1861 and becoming territorial capital in 1867.
A chaotic passage from the Boston Evening Transcript questions a so called Dr Deepsearghs. The text hints at discovering over thirty new diseases and asks who will cure them. The tone implies mockery of a dubious medical figure and organization.
The column notes Dutch cattle herds famed for pedigree and colors. It mentions social visits from the McIntosh and Huggett families, a Masonic Temple field day, a surprise birthday for Silas Thomas, holiday gatherings at King and Barrett homes, a Van Ocker school Christmas tree, and several travelers and sick children receiving care during the holidays. The burned district in Gotenvue sees new ownership and planned rebuilding as the town looks faded but hopeful.
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