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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
14
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A satirical piece critiques American Baron von Wolzogas and European dining habits, noting Americans abroad seek status while criticizing US table manners. It reviews ongoing express tariff investigations, urges temperance, and argues for a national health department, citing preventable disease and economic waste. It also highlights a young Corn Grower record in South Carolina and a call to improve American hospitality and policy.
The article notes about $100,000,000 yearly in deposits through the postal savings system, with foreigners trusting government-backed security over higher risk returns. It discusses the system drawing money from old stockings and channeling funds to banks, potentially reducing capital flowing to Europe.
A fragmented column laments the heat delaying outdoor events and adjourning talks while musing on global issues. It jokes about financial figures and prominent figures like Morgan, Clark, and Champ, then shifts to domestic disputes and a Massachusetts judge declaring the husband master of the household.
Attendance lagged at Marshall school meeting last night due to heat. Moderator Gause opened at 7 30 with Miller acting as secretary pro tem. Secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and adopted showing balances, disbursements, and a 1911 census for districts. Officials Gorham and Miller were reelected amid budget recommendations. Meeting adjourned with a final note on proud dead relatives.
Auburn New York July 11 Judge Frank A Hooker of Michigan Supreme Court died of heart disease in Auburn after abandoning a car trip to Lansing. He arrived with Judges Mandell and Hosmer, grew ill at the station and collapsed. He was the oldest Michigan Supreme Court member, previously long served on the fifth judicial circuit in Calhoun Barry and Eaton counties. His wife had died two years before, and his sons Harry Hooker of Cleveland and Charles Hooker of Grand Rapids left for Auburn after the news.
Lansing rumor mill and political chatter center on Gov. Osborn naming a successor to Justice Hooker. Names include Circuit Judge Joseph J. Streis of the Soo, Judge Willie B. Perkine of Grand Rapids, Attorney General Fritz Kuhn, and Judge George H. Codd. The governor is not in the city and no decision is clear.
The piece laments Aristides Evangelus losing ground in a harsh commercial era. It notes his grand classical name evokes Greek inventors and scholars but contrast with modern chances as common names like John or Bob take more wealth. It suggests petitioning to change his name to compete.
Parson H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health necessity urging home use after other remedies fail. The notice, dated July 25 in Bradshaw's store, mocks recent earth events and economics, noting comfort for the poor and a quip about public figures.
A probate petition seeks to probate the will of Theodore B Sands. Elizabeth di lis paugh Sands petitions to act as executrix with will annexed. The will leaves nearly all of about 14000 dollars in assets to Mrs Sands, with modest legacies to two siblings.
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