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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
6
A column mixed with letters from J W Amstutz of Riverside criticizing a California liars stereotype, and a meditation on vanishing preachers amid New York Congregationalists' vacancy troubles. It contrasts regional attitudes, reflects on church finances, and questions evangelist income versus pastoral pay, noting wider political and social debates of the era.
The B. & B. Buggy Co. of Marshall Michigan considers relocating to Charlotte for a new modern factory. The move hinges on securing a $2,506 readiness fund and a city tax remission, with the Marshall Business Men's Association urging council support to keep the plant local. The outcome depends on financing and city assistance to acquire or build suitable facilities.
A humorous Jackson Patriot piece echoes a Wall Street Journal view on Standard Oil as integral to farm life. It lists everyday farm uses from lubricants to kerosene and waxed paper, linking oil products to household, barn, and road life in a wide array of concrete examples.
Reports from Calhoun county indicate generally good crops across the region, with promising fruit and grain outlooks. Officials warn that lack of rain could cut output if a heavy downpour does not arrive soon, though garden truck remains strong and farm produce looks solid.
Residents along Kalamazoo Avenue petition the council to pave the street at their expense Two or three of the heaviest taxpayers would bear most of the cost A Standard Oil Company representative is expected to explain benefits and costs noting oil’s success on other streets and its alleged lower price and greater comfort.
Fragmented ad text touts Mother Gray's teret Powders as superior to Unildges and claims to relieve stomach pain eye strain and general discomfort. The garbled copy hints at wellness promises and soothing effects with odd misspellings and unclear product details.
Night agent Jas Benedict at the Lake Shore depot reports three masked robbers, two boys and a man about 30, entered the station around midnight. They threatened Benedict, searched the ticket offices, and stole $1.28 from the till while leaving the alarm raised and authorities pursuing the trio.
Andrew Frezer seeks to test his rights to a saloon diploma and liquor license in Marshall by challenging the city council order limiting saloons to five. Hatch and Hatch defend as counsel arguing the charter does not permit the council to arbitrarily block the license.
A water pipe burst at the Michigan Central pumping station near the city washed out the grade under the west track nine feet deep and 38 feet long. All westbound trains were moved to the eastbound track.
Farmers and gardeners invited to grow cucumbers for a local factory. It promises profit and asks interested parties to contact A. E. Scribner in Marshall. Bell phone 53. February.
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