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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
Public notice from The Statesman listing advertising and subscription details in Lansing. It notes weekly publication, subscription standings, and a required advance payment due to post office rules.
The New York Evening Post frames Taft's reform plea as a likely nonpartisan issue. The piece argues tarif, trust, railway, and parcel post reforms show a shift toward issues judged by the public good rather than party lines. It credits publicity and citizen demand for honest legislation as raising standards and reducing demagogic influence.
A garbled column references statesmen and politicians including Taft Fairbanks and Wilson. It mentions Champ Clark, Colonel Bryan, and Dr Wiler in a rocky, opinionated drift on campaigns, weather and literature with mock commentary on independence and public life.
A snake charmer and her performing reptile ended fatally after the snake struck between her eyes during a private moment after a show. locals recall she grew reckless despite warnings about the animal’s danger. The incident occurred after a performance at the usual venue, with the snake still valued as a performer.
A Victorian tale recalls Oliver Cromwell as a towering yet misunderstood figure. The youngest daughter Frances attracted suitors including his chaplain Jerry White who pursued her with wit. Cromwell questioned a kneeling White and the match proceeded after Frances refused to hinder the proposal.
A fragmented passage discusses a girl named Amy who accepts $5 from her father to trim hats, then uses the money to gift another hat to a janitor’s daughter. It reflects moralizing social anecdotes and scattered quotes from New York papers on propriety and civic virtue, ending with miscellaneous excerpts and humorous vignettes.
Local residents and visitors travel among Kalamazoo Battle Creek Albion and Marshall with a wide range of greetings visits and social calls. Notable names include Fred Smith Teresa Welcher Elizabeth Richards Hoyt family and many others visiting groups in Albion Albion residents and travelers in Battle Creek Lyon Lake and Caneta.
Governor's wife and daughter of Oklahoma's Governor A C Cruce arrived at the sanitarium for several days. Noted guests include Rev Haywood and Frank Andrews. A motor party from Marshall to Albion with a dinner trip concluded with several ladies returning home.
Porter district and Battle Creek residents spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs Ruddock Penditt and John Ruddock are mentioned in sick list and harvesting duties. Dr Gesner attends while hotels worldwide report 7.58 million telephones installed with 980 lines in guest bedrooms.
Bethel Petorava visited Mary Dick ens on Tuesday. Martha Dickenser visited her sister Ms Bian Mason at Kallmo. Elizar Carver and wife entertained at a Sunday dance. Claude Van Arman and family visited the late parents. Shuits entertained two friends from Springport. Bethal Peterson and Mary Dickenson called on Mollie Van Arman. Mrs Wesley Dickenson made a business trip to Bellevys. George Van Arman and family called on Miss Dickenson. Stella Mason visiting her sister Mrs Wesley Dickenson.
Four Towns residents Mr and Mrs Dwight Fiten of Columbus Ohio and Mr and Mrs J A Doolittle holiday with Bic and Mrs Fame Taylor. The Misson Maude and Josephine TaNee of Battle Creek visit Bred Hews Mec and Mrs Henry Lindsey. Te kano ha friends visited by Mr and Mrs Whitney. Mrs Hugh Wagoner visited Win Wagoner. Bea Murray and Hazel Murray of Chicago spent Monday with Mr and Mrs EB midred. August Klink family were Sunday guests at John Shary's.
Miss Ruby Funt Mondey and Miss Beksie Cotton appear in social items with grandparents near Battle Creek. Harry UCbristy and Lew Winter are referenced in routine news as a home visit and work. A Saturday evening dance at Stanter is announced. Mr. Will Christy reports a horse loss in the past week.
A parishioner questions why the congregation gives money in the plate at Sunday services. The note mentions attendance and the response about contributions.
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