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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
6
The Statesman seventy third year issue published weekly by The Statesman Company invites readers to renew subscriptions with advance payment. Brevity and ordering guidance appear on the page, including postal classifications and address in Mr Aball, Michigan, with penalties for nonpayment and rate notes.
A 19th century analysis notes that rising female wages and scarce male earnings push more women to stay single or work, while many men fail to marry due to affordability. It argues society must adjust expectations and share financial duties as wives earn growing incomes and men’s wages stagnate.
A Chicago Tribune reader request shows the paper’s advice columns offering remedies for a child with chronic bronchitis and wheeze. The letter notes repeated tonsil removals, nighttime breathing problems, fever and sleep disruption, and mentions Deem's Cammont as a cure.
A discussion criticizes arranged marriages and the money focus of suitors and debutantes. It contrasts dating on Dutch treat with women seeking material support, noting double standards and the demand for a defined share of family income. The piece views these social dynamics as reflective of middle class American values and gender roles.
J. Boward Meare of Crane Technical High School argues the present system neglects morals and ethics, stating education should train character as well as intellect. Prof Moore and Mrs Ella Flage Young push for ethical training in Chicago public schools to begin early and be sustained.
An OCR fragment outlines a murder style accusation involving Richeson allegedly giving cyanide to Linnell with intent to cause harm. The wording is garbled and contains many transcription errors and misspellings, hindering precise facts. The passage references a deadly poison and a patient or victim, but lacks clear dates or jurisdictions.
A discussion contrasts legal phrasing in warrants with English prose, praising clarity in indictment wording. It surveys beer and spirits consumption in the United States vs Europe, noting high per capita intake, and argues prohibition supports rising beer quality as producers diversify ingredients toward independence from grain.
A fragmented 1912 era column mocks pedigree tracing, genealogical societies, and royal lineage with satirical asides. It cites Rockefeller, Murray Poole, Gov. Wilson, and jury verdicts, then critiques free opinion vs job duties and references Mrs. Vermuya and Lucretia Borgia in a biting, wordy polemic.
A damaged OCR text presents a chaotic medical claim about cures for diseases. It mentions a $100 reward and references various terms like Catarce and Termite, but the meaning is unclear and appears distorted. No identifiable persons or organizations can be reliably named.
The passage surveys politics and public life with satire and scattered references. It mentions Brarybody, Oasis farm, campaign bands, Congress, Sen Roosevelt, suffragettes, prices, labor, and the anticipated Chinese revolution, all in a brisk, opinionated tone. It reads like a column of clipped observations and social commentary.
A reader from Bantam says Bucklin's Arnica Salve cured a horrible foot ulcer after doctors failed. The note lists ailments like burns and eczema and promotes a 252 item at J. W. Bradshaw. It also mentions Texas politics and possible McNamara case developments and a Lincoln monument idea.
The November term calendar lists numerous non jury and civil cases in which defendants include Michigan United Railways Co, Paper Mills Co, General Accident Fire and Life Ins Co, and Standard Cereal Co. vs National Cereal Co. Key matters involve trespass, assumpsit, replevin, and divorce actions. The calendar also references probate appeals and attachments and reveals several ongoing assumpsit and demurrer actions.
A miscellaneous list shows multiple divorce actions including Thrasher v Thrasher Stewart v Stewart Glidden v Taylor Gidden v Glidden Buckner v Buckner and Barrett v Sarratt. Names such as Annie Clark Giles Bliss John Thrasher Loring Enrique Bray Lona Moore Helen Baker Jennie Gidden and Viole Jefferson appear in notices.
Detroit activist Jederson Butler warns Michigan hunters that killing Bob White quail costs the state 20 dollars per bird due to state game revenue losses. He notes October 13 was set for quail and grouse slaughter and criticizes ongoing protections for the White.
A fragmented snippet mentions teens in a conversation about a “wet wreck bin at the fist-atay Sinclair” with unclear context. The readable elements show youth discussion and a possible location reference to Sinclair. No concrete actions or outcomes can be derived.
A broad ad touts Dr Miles Grand Treatments for dropsy heart and kidney disease with free trial offers. It cites multiple cases from various states, claiming rapid relief and swelling reduction after three treatments, and invites letters for a trial course.
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