Interurban Line Assured From Battle Creek to Coldwater
Bond sales complete with 406000 raised of 600000 for the Battle Creek Coldwater interurban project. Right of way from Beadle Lake to Coldwater paid. 250000 stock owned by Battle Creek and Coldwater residents. Construction set to start April 1 with Adams of Columbus as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baffle Creek
Coldwater
Snitle Creek, Coldwater and Southern Railway Company
France
A. C. Kingman
Marshall
Beadie Lake
Kingman
Canital
Calhoun
Branch Counties
Battle Creek
Mr. Kingman
Advanced Thresher Company
Filerurban
Indiana-Michigan Traction Company
Michigan farmer cider rule after Supreme Court decision
Detroit December 22 State attorney for the Anti Saloon League Pliny W Marsh says a recent Supreme Court ruling in the Eberle Brewing case will not stop farmers in dry Michigan counties from making cider and wine at home as long as the product remains non alcoholic The juice may ferment after processing but cannot become alcoholic and selling it is the only remaining option to avoid prohibition constraints
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pliny W. Marsh
Anti-Saloon League
Supreme Court
Eberle Brewing Company
Jackson
Michigan
Washington
Marsh
Byegailon
Truly Unselfish Man Found In Calhoun County
In Calhoun County a man who claims to love his wife shows ignorance of her finances as he offers to pay taxes on large mortgages to remove them from the tax roll. Treasurer Barnes investigates and notes two mortgages tied to Kalamazoo County. The piece portrays the man as unusually unaware of his spouse’s estate, a rare sentiment in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Niade
Thea Bel Deg
Chhoun County
Kalamazoo County
Calhoun County
Rich
The
Evening Statesman
Farmers Find Trapping Pays As Fur Prices Rise
Farmers turn to trapping as hunting winds down in winter. Muskrat hides, once 30 cents, now fetch 40 cents, driving many locals to trap. Fur buyers report high prices and frequent gatherings as farmers bring large bundles of furs to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Fragmented health note on unexplained leg pain and doctors
The garbled excerpt mentions pain from head to toe and a doctor referenced as Thomas with unclear treatment. No clear events, dates, or actions are readable to confirm treatment or outcomes.
Men and Religion Forward Movement Gains Church Support
The piece argues for rapid church-led action to recruit men through Brotherhoods and Bible classes. It cites industry leaders and the International Sunday School Association backing a wide evangelistic push to reach adolescent boys and strengthen family worship at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christian
Byers Evangelical Church
Amerles
Galilee
Christ Jesus
Bors
Americas
Christ
International Sunday School Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Ends Winetts' Troubles in A Winter Remedy Trial
A fragment discusses winter troubles and a remedy, mentioning frost and various ailments. It references Bucklen's Arsenic Salve and a trial proving its effectiveness for Burns Boils Sprains and other conditions. The text blends archaic spellings and unclear terms with a promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eck
Bucklen
Granteethearer
Bradshaw's
Farmland Share Surges Across Western Michigan Counties
The 1921 census shows fifty eight percent of western Michigan in farms with significant acreage added since 1904. Ottawa county leads at ninety percent farm land, Kent over eighty three, while Kalkaska remains least developed at twenty two percent. County farm values range from Kent’s five thousand five hundred seventeen to Leelanau and other counties, reflecting regional agricultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Michigan
Ottawa County
Kent County
Kalkasha County
Kent
Montcaim
Blecosta
Leelanau
Oceana
Oscola
Nawaygé
Grand Traverse
Muskegon
Mason
Bengie
Charlevaix
Antrim
Emmet
Manistee
Wesford
Missaukee
Lake
Kaskaska
Ottawa
Geeana
Brand Traverse
Montcalm
Newayga
la Manistee
Osceola
Mecosta
We Lake
Migstukee
Kalkaska
Wexford
Benwie
Emmett
Charlevoix
Cox Files Bankruptcy Petition In Marshall City
Local merchant 5 S Cox files voluntary bankruptcy in Detroit with assets about 3000 and liabilities around 5000. Store on West State street closed since Saturday night. Hatch Sons represent Cox while city citizens regret the business failure after over thirty years of steady operation. Cox warned of the collapse for months while trying a Lyon lake venture before selling out to cover capital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cox
United States
Detroit
Cox
West State Street
Hatch
Jayfateh
Caxs
Marshall
Vicinity
Lyon Lake
Insane Fisher Threats End in Hospital Admission
W S Fisher, 50, of Eckford village, arrested by Sheriff Fonds and Deputy Smith on a doctor’s complaint after threatening Dr Gibbs. Armed with a stove poker, Fisher resisted arrest but was persuaded to come to town. Doctors declare him insane and he will be sent to the asylum. he has prior confinement in the Balantezoo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Fisher
Eckford
Fonds
Smith
Gibbs
Fisher
Ian
Enid
Beakt
Balantezoo
Br. Gibbs
Lewis
Lckford Township
Fonda
Dean's Kidney Pill Promises Relief from Kidney Trouble
A Marshall resident touts Dean's Kidney Pill as a remedy for kidney pain backache and urinary troubles. The ad claims dramatic relief after use and urges purchase at Seaman & Co drug store with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents. Also promotes Allen's Foot Beanies for shoe sizing with a 25 cent sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Marshall
Klaney
Leonard Engelter
Spruce St
Marshall, Mich
Dean
Seaman & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
E Zaio
New York
United States
Mush Fakir in New Con. Game Described in Marshall Tale
A long humorous sketch depicts a “mush fakir” visiting Marshall. An umbrella peddler trains a beggar ploy by donning rags, selling castoff clothing to a second hand shop after a staged begging routine. The piece quips on local hospitality and carnival-like charity in the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mush Fakir
Ile Freight
Marshall
Central Station
Eagle Street
Reine Shedders
Tin Freight House
Battle Creek
Barshal
Haad
Letter praises Kellogg divorce ruling and affects groom
E J White of Battle Creek writes to Judge Donovan of Detroit praising his Kellogg divorce decision. He recalls the older man marrying a younger woman invites death into his house and says the ruling woke him to not marry a 25 year old while he is 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. White
Battle Creek
Judge Donovan
Detroit
Kellogg
Marrieth
Christmas Eve Accident in Fredonia Ends With Fine
Edward Seiers of Fredonia fell from his wagon while returning home with Christmas gifts. The team miscounted, causing a mishap but no serious injuries. He was jailed on Christmas day and paid Justice Cortright $5.26. Nearby, Geo. W. Arrasirong, 35, of Homer, received a license to marry Bertha Ja. Payne, 27, of Adrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Seiers
Fredonia
Seilers
Iris
Chiatmaas
Justice Cortright
Geo. W. Arrasirong
Homer
Bertha Ja. Payne
Adrian
Tax Commission Urges Expanded Power in State Assessments
Lansing December reports that the state tax commission recommends enlarging the board’s powers to devote full time to duties, bring all property to cash value, and ensure corporations report under standard forms for examination. It favors corporate excess plans as a means to separate state and local taxes, noting arguments for and against separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Osborn
States Tax Commission of Inquiry
Board of State Tax Commissioners
State Board of
Come
Kellogg Suit Over Letter Ties St Louis Investors
Seven St Louis capitalists sued W K Kellogg after a Kellogg letter allegedly indicating big dividends led them to invest in Peptostack. Campbell won $1,925 in local court as others await trials. Kellogg says a stenographer erred, implying misstatement of dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Seyan
Kellogg
Floral officers issue circular from Brodgern Maccabees
The Cramptons were arrested by Game Warden Young and Sheriff Laverne Fonda on Thursday and have retained J. M. Hatch to handle their interests in court. Warden Young faces the first trial since his election unless pleas are changed and the case settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramptons
Young
Laverne Fonda
J. M. Hatch
Dr King’s Nex- Lue Pills Promoted Amid Health Claims
An odd advertorial urges readers to take Dr King’s Nex- Lue Pills at the first sign of stomach issues. It claims relief from indigestion gall stones and related pains while promising stronger power and better health. The notice references J. W. Bradshaw’s and cites unnamed regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. W. Bradshaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bas Bees
Biig
Adams
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Saloon League
County Theasurer
Linis
Thomas
Leclectric
Pein
MEN and Religion Movement Timely
Winetts
COA
Sbandant
Wehest
Orta
Bar- Wer
Wittle
McInnes
DR. Gibbs
Recomes
RIS
W.S. Fisher
State Hospital
Allen
Patent
Allen, Olmsted
LeRor
B.C
Daige
Dea
Marshal
Saeed
Ludge
W. K. Kelllogg
FEM
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