Democratic shadow clouds market gains in oil case year
The article reviews stock movements after a Supreme Court oil decision, noting only modest rallies in steel, Union Pacific, Read ing and Sugar while overall market sentiment stays cautious. It highlights government investigations into steel and sugar firms and signals that tobacco may rise ahead of a Monday ruling, with harvest prospects and crop rains adding uncertainty. The piece contrasts tentative industry gains with ongoing political risk from Democratic insurgents in Congress and calls for a focus on practical talents and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Steel
Union Pacific
Reading
Sugar
Middle West
St. Louis
End of Specialized Sundays Era and Public Satire
A pointed editorial laments the rise of Specialized Sundays as a public fad. It jokes at length about Mother and Father Sundays, urges preserving traditional worship days, and warns against further ritualized observances while noting ex-Senator Bangham as a fallback topic if Senator La Follette declines a speaking invitation at the Calhoun fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidetz
Mother
Lears
Bangham
LaFollette
Rcott
Orate
Calhoun Fair
Individual talent and calling in education debate
A fragment urges schools to discover nature’s plan for each person and train individuals to develop their one talent to the limit, arguing for focus on personal calling. The prose includes a nod to home life and a possible reference to a study of female housekeepers and efficiency in domestic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale Daily
Iissa
Brandeis to Lead Post Office Probe Amid Calls for Truth
The piece praises Louis D Brandeis offering free services to congressional committees to probe Post Office and related departments. It lauds his past work on the Pinchot Ballinger Glavis case and urges broad, fearless inquiry to curb bureaucratic excess and corruption. It also touches on river and lake commerce and the potential for year round shipping if waterways are improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandeis
Post Office Department
Louis C. Brandeis
Mikely
Giory
Metice
Hrendeis
Lois Brandeis
United States
Etéenm
Mississippi Valley
St. Lawrence
Montreal
America
Mississippi
Canada
Ilinois
Illinois
Fragmented musings mock era politics and public figures
A satirical collage mocks politicians and public life, referencing Diaz, Rockefeller, Lorimer, and Jeti Davis. It lampoons August heat and a nation’s politics with wry language about Fourth celebrations, public works, peace, and the White House. The piece blends humor with social critique and cultural figures.
Belle Mahrie Stricken With Smallpox in Eckford
Belle Mahrie daughter of Frank Mahrie of Eckford fell ill at school in the Knapp district Monday. By Thursday a doctor declared it smallpox and suspected she contracted the disease while taking the eighth grade examination in this city.
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Belle Mahrie
Frank Mahrie
Eckford
Knapp
Miss Mahrie
Breadful Wound Remedy Announcement
An oudy notice promotes Buckiin Amica Salve as a prompt treatment for wounds and skin ailments to prevent blood poison or gastgrene. Sold by J. W. Bradshaw at 23e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnickest
Sor Barnes
J. W. Bradshaw's
Summer Commentary Lambasts and Local Scandals Across Town
A collage of satirical jibes cites Lorimer Rockefeller and Standard Oil while criticizing peace talk in Mexico and political play. Reports mention Bryan lectures, a hotel porter missing with $200, and officers tracing the man through Kelameboo and Chicago as readers are urged to use Dean’s Regulars for gentler bowel relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whalen
Royal Hotel
Hare
Kelameboo
Chicago
Praise for Barnes on John Van Orman in Enquirer feature
Calhoun County Bar Association sent a letter praising the Battle Creek Enquirer article on John Van Orman written by Charles Barnes. Van Orman is noted as a renowned criminal lawyer with many trials of considerable importance. The Enquirer issue with the piece is filed with the association.
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Calhoun County Bar Association
John van Orman
The
Battle Creek Enquirer
Charles ©. Barnes
Enquirer
County Bar Association
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Rosy Complexion
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to purify the blood and clear the airways to restore a clear rosy complexion and robust health. The claim targets women seeking improved skin tone and vitality.
Common Council Proceedings May 29 1911
The Common Council met May 29 1911 with Meyer Sandy presiding. Alds Lansing Bigelo Thunder Church Schwaltmen Chap man Weber Rose and the recorder were present. May 22 minutes read and approved. Several petitions granted including cement walks on South Mulberry St and South Sycamore St. Sanitary sewer permits granted. Various referrals to health officer city attorney ordinance and street committees. Special policeman James Comstock appointed. Mansion St project funding discussed with $26 contribution condition. Bills listed and approved. Adjourned to next week.
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Meyer Sandy
Alds
Lansing
Bigelo Thunder
Church
Schwaltmen
Chapman, Weber, Rose and Recorder
Lenetts Wright
South Mulberry St
Chapman
Ide Curtis
J. W. Pringle
O. M. McBride
J. W. Fringle
Sycamore St
Ald. Schnallman
Rowe
Liberty
Schuyler St
Ald. Schwabtman
Ethan Allen
Clozet
Fanny White
Ald. Chapmin
Horace Gardner
Ald. Weber
City
W. C. Cary
Eagie St
Jefferson HH
Marshell Ave
State St
Hughes
Tuerning
Green and
Hanover
Ald. Chapman
Elment Walk
Bibble Block
Exchange 51
Hart St
Spruce St
Ata. Chapman
John Exigelman
James Comstock
Mansion St
Kalemazco Vvée
Jefferson St
Electric
J. O. VanZant
J. F. Gatss
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Congress
Sun
Tess
House
Senate
Messrs
Clark
Underwood
Browning
Aften
Jerome E. Nichols
Kalamazoo
Nichols
Blatessoun
Statesman
Singer
Post
Ad Nlanse
Patie Cova
George
Mexico
Diaz
Night Porter Whalen
Michigan
Cannon
Deacon Rockefeller
Jeti Davis
Lorimer
White House
Diez
Poe Wong
Ettl
Rockefeler
Wall Street
Hobson
Bryan
South Pole
Dr. Cook
Bailey
New York
Mr. Bryan
Dean
Barnes
Common Council
Cox's City Store
Ray Sterr
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