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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
6
Walter Fisher estimates U S fire losses at 230 million yearly with 1600 deaths and 6600 injuries urging stronger construction, inspection and prevention. A Tacoma publicity hire underscores value of aggressive public relations. George commemorative fund prompts talk of royal esteem. Climax argues Japan benefits from Panama Canal and cannot threaten U S control.
At a Detroit convention Jesse A Grege of St Paul cites a Chicago statistician claiming autos replace 5,060,000 horses. He says autos save daily horse feed valued at about 32,900,600 and reduce grain and hay consumption, preventing huge land needs and cutting driving costs, arguing autos are not economic waste.
The piece extols summer living in Michigan, praising open air sleeping and humane access to nature. It notes adapting rooms with ventilated sleep gear, home-made or store-bought rent-beds, and affordable summer comforts for eating and reading outdoors.
The article discusses practical home improvements for open air living with screened porches and acetylene lighting, noting minimal costs for greater comfort. It then critiques public works delays on West State Street and ponders optimism about municipal repairs, weather lore, and the limits of official forecasters versus old almanacs.
A stream of satirical lines lampoons the steel trust tobacco trust and political figures. It mentions Afadero Diaz Diaz and Jo Davis, hints at Taft and Wilson, and jests about irrigation and royalties. The piece plays on current events and personalities with rapid quips.
The text voices blunt viewpoints on world peace, trust influence, and political accountability. It contrasts sympathy for Diaz’s removal with courtroom power of trusts, while noting office holders’ public downsizing as hats are handed down, hinting at a moment of political critique.
A handwritten plea promises a reward for any case of Catarth uncured by aaluts Cataces Cam. Fa. Creaex & Co. To a D. The undersigned attest F. Z.Chen ey is honorable in peace and business. Vendor statements claim internal cure via blood action and a drug regimen, with references to doctors and pharmacists and a note about Hal's Penky Pils for appetite.
Testimony in a Bedford area will contest reveals Marguerette Brannard, who died leaving real estate to Aaron Rudolph and cash to two daughters, showed erratic behavior. Witnesses including John Mantel, a longtime justice of the peace, described her unstable mental state and unusual home improvements before the will was made. Sullivan, the attorney who drafted the will, testified with his stenographer yesterday afternoon as jurors heard the case.
Geo Cannon age 55 a Augusta farmer lay unconscious after being struck several times on the head during a carnival gambling game dispute. Blood spurted from three scalp wounds as Charles L Hawk of Buffalo assaulted him. Cannon showed early morning signs of improvement and was believed to survive.
Listing medical illnesses and remedies with prices and descriptions, including fevers, colic, whooping cough, dysentery, and rheumatic pains. Advertises free medical book and claims over 50 years of customer satisfaction. Mentions “Humphreys Horsco” and a corner location for the seller.
Chas P. Brown's will, which diverts 75 percent to Marshall for a city hospital and 25 percent to Richmond, is set for probate contest at the urging of Brown's sister. Attorney Chamberlain of Detroit arrives to file actions after probate completes. The case centers on whether Marshall or Richmond fulfills the bequests and includes Oakridge cemetery as beneficiary. Executrix named is Mrs. Mary Winsor.
CHICAGO June 7 After 38 years of marriage Jona Y. Steger a piano manufacturer was sued for separate maintenance by his wife Louise R. Steger. She claims he amassed wealth totaling about 2 million dollars while depriving her of affection and leaving her to clothe and care for herself and pay medical bills spending only 26 dollars a week on her needs and insisting she do the family washing and other labor.
County Treasurer Barnes reports May collections from Bedford township Emmett Newton Pennfield Texansha Albion City Battle Creek city and Marahai City totaling 991 dollars 77 cents. The list includes amounts for each locality and the overall total.
Etta Briggs has been named by Washington to fill the Ceresco post office. She succeeds A. E. Gleason, deceased. The appointment marks a smooth transition in local postal service despite a provocative note about romance.
An old legend says a large stone in West End Park marks Calhoun county's exact center. Local historians confirm the site is actually near Marshall and Fredonia townships, with the stone once tied to a Coast Survey astronomical party that stationed instruments elsewhere.
Arthur B. Westbrook, director of the Presbyterian choir for the past year, will leave around September 1 for Boise City Idaho to direct a large chorus of about 200 voices and a full orchestra. He will conduct vocal classes for men and women, and may lead a church choir there. His Boise assignment runs until after July next year.
Three year old Isabelle Cronkhite fell from a windmill on the Marshall reef east of Battle Creek yesterday morning. She suffered two fractures of the right leg and other injuries with delays in medical aid due to storm damaged telephone lines.
The street committee, together with FLA, Stuart, and a surveyor, are authorized to obtain estimates for constructing the proposed stone road, with Osridge and Sax mentioned in the plan as part of the process.
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