Standard Oil verdict shocks Marshall readers
A Marshall Michigan newspaper column discusses the U S Supreme Court ruling that Standard Oil formed a monopoly and must dissolve within six months. It portrays the decision as a historic cleansing victory and notes other local items including a Homer real estate purchase and several divorce cases ahead of June weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Supreme Court
Standard Oil Co
Standard On
John D. Rockefeller
Supreme Tribunal
Suppressing Booze Fighers in Marshall City
City officials face a crackdown on drunkenness with Mayor Sandy urging enforcement after weekend lapses. The piece blasts a persistent, noisy “souse brigade,” and argues men can thrive beyond forty five with support. It ends by noting Jas Sramer’s brewery will continue operations.
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Sandy
Marshall
Sweet Powers for Children Not a Real Product
An old ad copy claims a preparation called Sother than a Sweet Powers for childres treats teething disorders stomach issues and worms. It mentions forty years of use by mothers and urges buying from druggists. Address A. S. Dimaled LeRoy NOY with a 25 cent sample offer.
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A. S. Dimaled
LeRoy Noy
Annual Report of the WLC Flower Mission and Temperance Work
The year saw 190 bouquets 22 potted plants 2 sprays for funerals and 15 baby bouquets distributed. The board aided the needy with clothing fruit jelly bread doughnuts bananas and Thanksgiving memories. Temperance literature petitions and meetings grew while 23 trustee meetings occurred. Receipts totaled 119 and gratitude was expressed to pastors editors and supporters for uplifting the home and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower Mission of the
Dulcenia
Board of Charities
Shell Win
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Relief for Feet
Advertisements claim Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures swollen tender aching feet and bunions, enabling comfortable walking. Sold everywhere for 2d price, with address for the maker in LeRoy New York. Noting a free sample offer and substitute warning. Also includes job ads for sales reps, domestic help, and cooking or housework positions with various locations and pay details.
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Allen
Semple
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Ik P
Retiade
Ont Honge Ivealy Oraz Traveler
Unecessars
Tarr Nurseries
Manchester
Malzhi
His Jeweled Snuffbox and a Conditional Promise
Edwin Wheaton loses wealth through generosity and debts ending with his jeweled snuffbox as the last remaining asset. Miss Florence Twiss tests his affection by demanding the heirloom, while a pawned snuffbox and charity funds reveal a complex web of borrowing, loves, and social expectations in a small town.
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Edwin Wheaton
Kim Yor
Joan
Mr. Wheaton
Mir. Wheaton
Florence Truiss
Miss Twiss
Funda
Wheaton
Teapeett
Buss
Ah. Wheston
Russ Twise
Twiss
Ned
Fes
Probate Court Schedule of Guardian and Administrator Hearings
Probate Court Judge Porter will hear proceedings in estates over a week in May. Monday May 22 Alfred Halling guardian appointment. Tuesday May 23 Whitworthy deceased final day executor account license to sell real estate Dempsey deceased sale confirmation. Wednesday May 24 Backefen deceased claims first day Helmer deceased probate will Coffin miners guardian Davenport deceased final account Fellows deceased administratrix appointment. Thursday May 25 Lapham deceased claims last day Mithen deceased final account Christy incompetent Friday May 26 Mansey deceased claims first day O Connell deceased appoint Davenport final account Fellows administratrix. Saturday May 27 McNames deceased appointment Bushart deceased x2ap.
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Will Gladys
Rubyn Coffin
Guardian
Harvey Mc Graham
Squire L. Lapham
Frank M. Mithen
Wm. Christy
Bernard J. Mansey
Johanna O'Connell
George W. Davenport
Elizabeth Fellows
John H. McNames
Sarah Bushart
May meeting and reunions noted in Eckford column
The BH. U. L. S. plans a May meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Van Buren in Albion. Hazel Black visits Marshall, L. A. S&S. hosts Ruoff family reunion dinner for 78 attendees in June at RR. Ruoff's. Various local notes cover sheep loss from stray bullet, care packages to Wesley hospital, and visitors to Jerome Zimmerman and Sunfield. Additional items report autos, travel, illness, and employment in New York hotels for women hosts.
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Philip van Buren
Albion
Hazel Black
Marshall
Ruoff
RR. Ruoff’s
F. L. Sanders
Rhea Bliss
Will Inheritance Delayed to Sixty Five for Brooklyn Heiress
The will of Mrs. Mary Olmstead of Brooklyn, filed in Kings County surrogate's court, delays all legatees to age sixty five with two grandchildren to receive at thirty five. Also noted is a historical account of the charger at cavalry funerals and a 1711 Trever, Germany rite.
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Mary Olmstead
Brooklyn
Kings County
Trever
Germany
Castor Oil and Baby Powder Offer Cited in Cure Advert
An old ad touts Castor oil and a baby powder product as remedies for feverishness headaches bad stomach teething disorders and worm issues. The copy claims quick relief within hours and notes the product is sold by A. S. Olmstal in Lekay New York with a 28 year history and free samples.
Crop prospects bright despite rain shortage in county
Crop indications for this part of the state show no better general outlook yet farms face drought risk. Officials report a bumper fruit crop in the vicinity and oats may suffer without a heavy rain soon. If rains arrive, Carbour county farmers expect their best crops in years, with garden produce thriving.
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Thayer
Carbour County
Headache From Indigestion Promoted By Dyspepsia Cure
The article explains how a stomach disorder causes headaches via the pneumogastric nerve. It warns against headache powders and favors Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets which claim to cure the stomach and the headache, urging readers to buy two packages and request a free trial.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Btieh
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E. R. Page Real Estate Agency
Carrie Tillman
Moving Picture
Teddy
Tati
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Sam Dickie
Wash
Gardner
Billie Smith
John Smith
Charlie Post
Bangham
Grand Rapids Press
Edward C. Cecil
Ilinois
Anasa
Jas Sramer’s
Childres
Annual Report
WLC
F. U
Mig
G. Gans
Ralsmatco
Sarah G. Browne
American Press Association
Fon
Probate
Eckford
August Kink
Otis Pierce
Miss Clark
Grayling
Frank Thomas
Barney Kiiak
Coldwater
Cassius Taylor
Peter Manchester
Peter Sweet
Chas. Boucher
Overland Autos
Ars
Jackett
Child
Harry Sebring
Emmons
Hulton
E. Sebring
New York
Ade Tires
A. S. Olmstal
Lekay
Mits
Alan
de Luxe
Gustin Drug Store
Gustin
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