Ice Trust Murder Moral Panic in New York Opinion
In a burst of fiery commentary the writer argues that public opinion brands the ice trust a murderal force, questioning whether price manipulation and competition suppression justify indicting trusts while noting the season, rising ice costs, and the broader critique of government actions, reform talk, and Taft administration pressures amid summer political restlessness.
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New York
Hudson
Ice Trust
Congress
Senators and leaders weigh options as Congress adjourns
The piece notes slow action on presidential speculation with Latolletts plans and Rockefeller optimism amid a vivid anecdote. It references Colonel Brian listing many presidential hopefuls and the Boston Cleveland Leader calling Rockefeller an incurable optimist. The grim skyscraper tale ends with a grim joke about the fall.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Many Detroit visitors and Kalamazoo guests noted
A stream of society notices lists people visiting Battle Creek Albion Jackson and Tecumseh. Names include Mrs Edward Campbell Arthur Goodrich Miss Edna Sinclair Wh Vickery John Keeney Ella Young W Casper and son Clareuce Enes Harmen Mrs Reniger Elizabeth Herbert Miss Fanny Clark Mrs O Linn Luther Blake Frank Peters and family Blanche Lockhart Belle Watson Esther Watson Gertrude Smith and others visiting or touring from Battle Creek Kalamazoo Albion and Gull Lake with trips to Lyon lake Goena lake and Kalamazoo races upcoming visits to New York Chicago and Detroit destinations. Eventful summer hospitality and travel described.
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Edward Campbell
Detroit
Arthur Goodrich
Edna Sinclair
Albion
Wh. Vickery
Jackson
John Keeney
Tecumseh
Albert Bicknell
Battle Creek
Biss Ella Young
Petosker, Co
W. Casper and Son
Goenac Lake
Clareuce Enes
Harmen
Battle Atternon
Reniger
Elizabeth Herbert
Koing
Fanny Clark
O. L. Linn
Hamer
Luther Blake
Harold Albaurd
Goguac Lake
Deana Potts
Kalamazoo
Frank Peters
Bokford
Lyon Lake
Lutz
Hoy Wallace
Saginaw
Hetty Prothero
Guilt Lake
G. C. Brownell
Helen
W. H. Porter
Geo. Miller
Toda
Gernadine Gardanier
Alice Hubbard
Battle Crea
Aliss Blanche Lockhart
Belle Watson
Lionlake
U. S. Devel
Chicago
Harriet Amlar
Hattie Creek
W. H. Arthur
Gertrude Smith
New York
Esther Watson
Kansas City
Rollo Smalley
EH. G. Brewer's
Minnie Krotzer
Viola Doolittle
Tekonsha
P. S. Joy
F. B. Snyders
J. Frink
J. C. Beckwith
Hazel Beckwith
Frances Prothero
Clarissa Schuyler
W. A. Lepper
Deborah Young
Ruth Robleson
Gull Lake
Rachel Gillett
Tow Boat Wanted by State Office
Fragmentary notice seeks a safe tow boat for pots and general purposes. Inquiries directed to the state department with full particulars requested.
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SOAT
Porpots
Statesman Office
Mit Tf
Social Melange Dinner Parties and Gatherings Noted
Social notes recount dinner parties and informal entertainments across Battle Creek. Mr and Mrs C W Cooper host an evening with guests. Mrs H G Allen hosts neighbors for Thimbles. A table party honors Mrs D S Drew of Pratris du Sac. picnics and motor parties are described, with a sorority house party planned and a wedding among local residents.
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It. C. Green
D. 8. Drew
Pratris du Sac, Wis
Gamma Delta Tau
Frances Brockett
Garfield Avenue
Battle Creek
Band Concert by The American Band at Hemoden
The American Band will give two concerts in Hemoden tomorrow evening at o'clock. Program includes The Special March Halt Tender Memories Weaks Wleg ond Regimental Pride March Apple Blossoms a tone poem Fourth Regiment Band March A Bunch of Violets Manoa Overture Yorkeonian March and more. Also notes heart wound treatment modern surgical advances, a contrast to medieval times.
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Hemoden Atel
Wlegond
Roberts
Fourth Regiment
Morrig
Howers
Bennet
Weisenborn
Jewell
The Difficult Part Getting into debt is a good dee
The fragment hints at a cautionary note about debt and danger, mentioning a well and a dangerous setting. Names, dates, or places are not provided, leaving the piece as a fragmentary observation with no clear news item or event.
Farmer urged to self-rely on Ontario Drills
A caller promotes self help for fall and winter farming tasks suggesting buying a Shandie plain drill from Ontario Drills. The ad claims the gear will pay for itself in two or three seasons and offers demonstrations.
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Landa Silo
Shandie
Marke
Ontario
Olds engines hailed as best on earth in new ad
An vintage advertising line promotes OLDS gasoline engines as the best on earth, claiming a risk free run and urging readers to ask to see one run, reflecting early 20th century marketing language.
Bargains for a short time on Grain Separators
Bargains announced for a limited period on grain separators inviting buyers to inspect options and compare prices. Local dealers highlight efficiency boosts and quick delivery for farmers preparing harvest season.
Belgium to Set Up Central Library for Savings Bank Holders
In Brussels plans outline a central library starting with 10 000 volumes. Any Belgian resident owning a post office savings bank book will be entitled to borrow from the library and receive a book by mail.
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Belgium
Brussels
Bool
Siail
Man yawns, fractures jaw walking four miles to doctor
Henry Brows of Brockton Massachusetts awoke yawning and could not close his mouth. A fractured jaw required reduction and ether anesthesia. An odd mishap follows as the jaw quirks again after the initial adjustment. humorous broadside from Harper's Weekly lampoons.
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Henry Brows
Brockton
Maas
All Buried at Public Expense in Swiss Cantons
A brief note contemplates public burial in Switzerland where dead citizens, rich or poor, may be buried at public expense in certain cantons. The piece questions cost and policy reflecting on mortality and state obligations.
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Cantons
Suitzerland
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Hart Thorndey’s Home
The Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs James Hart Thorndey in Austin district Augud. Ladies are urged to bring dishes. Virginia Walkinshaw, visiting her grandmother Mrs Randel of Bellevue, returned home Monday.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
James Hart Thorndey
Virginia Walkinshaw
Randel
Bellevue
Used to It Manager Reminder in Stray Stories
In Stray Stories the manager comments that a young woman has learned the business quickly and deserves leading the department, while the clerk reveals they were married last month, implying tension and personal history within the office.
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Uga
Glerk
Has Good Start In Life Chicken With Four Legs Born In England
A healthy chicken with four distinct legs was born at Heneall near Selby in England. The bird is lively and appears well suited for vigorous scratching and exploration as it grows. The unusual quirk has drawn local curiosity.
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Heneall
Selby
England
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