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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
4
A garbled 19th or early 20th century page teases reader renewal prices for The Statesman weekly. It references subscription rates, postal rules, and humorous asides on public figures, China, war news, and Uncle Sam. The piece mixes remarks on culture, politics, and seasonal topics with scattered names and events.
Peck argues Wall Street sees itself as guardian of the American world while denouncing bears. He notes rumors and bear raids aimed at shaking markets, with insiders profiting from fear. He questions when Wall Street will condemn destructive rumors on its own doorstep.
A Wisconsin State Journal excerpt describes women farmers forming a convention to select delegates for a representative assembly. It notes their rising economic role, potential diversification beyond a single crop, and a move toward greater equality with men. The piece suggests women may shift toward agricultural products like eggs and poultry, and even commercial crafts in time.
Michigan firms Fire Foler Rice and Mercer Feréon Lumber merge to form Grand Rapids Lumber Co with $250000 capital. A string of local incidents follows including theft at H S Selin hardware, a fatal heart issue for actor William M. Corey in Adrian, and the death of editor James Dennis of Jonesville Gazette. Sheriff Herrick probes Walter Daniels case in Owosso after a boy found drunk. Also injuries from Halloween rope accident injure Alfred Beutzer in Richmond. Alfred Bouizer injured. H Kelly Gleason missing at Gun Lake after collapse.
Announcement to teachers about AM U R electric offering limited service to Detroit with two hour car runs. States there is no change, no empire, and no confla as part of the offer. Mentions best rate conversion and round trip from Marshall priced at three dollars.
A fragmented society news item notes the Gamma Delta Tau Literary society will meet with Miss Katherine Murphy, plus reports of Misses and Mrs. entertaining bridge groups at various venues, including afternoon and ladies bridge clubs, with details of hosts and a 6 o clock dinner party.
The article reports on a proposed bond plan by the Michigan Traction Company successor, facing opposition from Attorney Owen of Battle Creek and legal challenges over bank stock. The railroad commission has yet to hold a hearing, delaying the bond issue tied to city finances and court disputes over stock ownership.
Saunders visited grandmother Mrs Pilips in Romer weekend. Miss Edge Stoan married Mr Lewis Howard in Albion on October 25. Avery or members report scarlet fever in Boon district. home quarantine. Pritcher and Harlowe en socials held in Marion, King Adame and Hessie Vernon Booilkie called on Sunday. Ballentine brothers sold gravery-store to brother-in-law Mr Frad Northwood of Chicago, taking possession Jan 1, 22.
Agnes explains the cook works under emancipation and suffrage influence. Gladia questions methods while Agnes claims she works strictly and insists on a chill diet. The dialogue highlights social roles, gender, and autonomy in a playful scene.
The fragment argues that learning never ends and rejects the idea of a finishing school. It frames education as an ongoing process rather than a completed stage, emphasizing lifelong growth and continual study.
A compilation of short notices lists residents and visitors such as Mrs Nita Hunter, Mrs Estward Woyle, Nancy Boyer, and Miss Phoebe Yaborn traveling between towns including Merely Mary, Detroit, San aria, Ypsilanti, and Covert. Several will attend events like the state teachers' convention and a Detroit conference.
A brief sales pitch promotes a first class farm tool and lighting solution priced moderately. It urges replacing oil lamps with bright modern lights, offering information upon request and emphasizing a quick, economical upgrade for farm use.
Taxing the evidence in Miller vs Stags Caney and Miller concluded in circuit court this morning. R S Scott resigns from R Muman Bros and becomes a representative for Mutual Life Insurance Co in New York.
Marshall and nearby communities enjoyed a Sunday of visits and calls. John Malley and Charlotte Pelling from Duck Lake were seen with Page family friends. Several residents including Mrs. Cushman, Mrs. VanArman, Miss Cushman, and Mrs. Lizzie Grozinger hosted or visited kin and neighbors.
Florence Hawkins of Clarendon spent the weekend with Ruth and Dorothy Butler. N W Warner attended a funeral at Wm Butler's Albion home. Wm Buskirk and family traveled to Charlesworth for Mrs Buskirk's funeral. The Pedro club hosted friends at a Hallowe'en party in the hall. Bert Butler returned home from Benoit Wisconsin after visiting relatives. Mrs Bolger of Hamer and Geo Hawkins of Clarendon visited F J Butler. Grace Putnam, after weeks in Albion, returned home. Get the Want Ad Habit.
The report recalls Cribb returning to London receiving a public ovation while crowds rendered Hol dorm impassable. It contrastsCribb's era earnings of about $2,000 with the vast sums modern grave fighters reportedly gain in victory or defeat.
The article asserts German schoolchildren learn swimming without water use and claims a nursery rhyme provides justification, framing it as an educational method. This summary notes the stated link between the rhyme and swimming instruction as presented in the source.
Fragmentary quotation describes a confusion about horsepower and an attempted car question. The speaker mentions delays and misunderstanding, with interruptions by another voice. No clear person, place, or event is established.
About ninety gathered at the Biegeatt home for a social benefiting Rev McNutt and family. A strong program of recitations music and readings followed by a chicken pie supper raised over 13. Claude and Pantia Wilson were noted for their Jackson trip. In Spring Park Funeral news for George and daughters Athelta and Emma. A wagon accident near W Raymond’s caused two cattle deaths and injuries to Addie Tooley and Marion Tooley wounded lightly as Tooley attempted stops.
East Convis area residents share weekend visits and hostcomings. Earl and Earth Hammond of Oi ver visited uncle Wesley Hammond. Mrs. Hamilton of Gillévue visits daughter Mrs. Joseph Dowding. Mrs. Mery Roupe of Marshell spent the weekend with Mrs. Iny. Alta Carver to take vacation as county normal closes for state teachers institute at Letroit. Doris Schriver visits by Mrs. EW Scott. Willie Scott buys a gasoline engine and buzz saw from Mr. Gorey of Mitvet. The grange to hold a business meeting and initiate members Thursday night. Remember the Convi talon bk A. S. next Tuesday at Mrs. EL Ww. Scott's. Come early and bring what you can for the sic.
Fragmentary text mentions the Democratic Party and Asia with garbled words and numbers. Numerous errors obscure clear entities, dates, or events. No coherent facts or identifiable people, organizations, or places can be reliably extracted for a proper summary.
The report lists residents visiting relatives and each Sunday guest at several homes including Blanche, Aloma Crammere, Archie Baker, and Ruth Atking. A chicken pie social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss drew about one hundred attendees and raised 14.50 in proceeds.
The quote notes that when an automobile turns turtle a chorus girl or two are likely to be found under it, reflecting a sensational stereotype about accidents and performers.
A fragment notes a confiding world proved by the fate of restoratives and critiques the sale of books on how to be rich by young peddlers earning about two dollars per day.
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