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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
8
Mrs. Lillian Mitchner of the Kansas Women’s Christian Temperance Union says men now seek women’s advice on political matters after women gained the vote. She notes shifts toward prohibition, income tax reform, initiative and referendum, and primary elections as evidence of a rapid political evolution among men.
Public notice of sale by order of the Clark County Circuit Court Chancery includes a description of 55 acres in Clark County Illinois to be sold at public vendue. Sale is scheduled for April 18 1914 with terms one half cash and remaining balance in six and twelve months secured by mortgage.
Winston Griffin of Edgar County returns from Alabama with a vivid view of its politics and a Confederate flag placard backing a secretary of state candidate. He dismisses Alabama as a place to live, choosing to stay home in Edgar County despite the heated campaign.
The article argues farm homes can rival suburban residences with small care and expense. It highlights Clematis paniculata as a top porch vine and notes seeds cost ten cents per packet, with ready plants available from seedsmen.
J C Goble departed for Chicago and will travel west from there. Richwoods school near town is noted. George F Myers aged 30 died at the Heath home after months with tuberculosis. Elder Lee of Marshall sold his residence to James Morrison who exchanged it for property on South Jefferson Street and Morrison sold to L A Rider. R O Swickard moves to the Lippincott farm in Hutton township he bought last fall. Mr and Mrs R F Thomas left for Lima Ohio following the death of Mr Thomas brother.
ASBURY notes report visits among Hedges Campbell Hogs Garver and others with relatives in the area. Also an estate administrator for Charles Abel invites claims and creditors in Clark County with court appearance in Marshall on the first Monday in June 1914. payment requested from debtors.
Annual town meeting of Wa bash in Clark County Illinois will be held on the first Tuesday in April. Voters elect a moderator supervisor town clerk assessor collector and highway commissioner and decide on abolishing poll tax. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Town Clerk Fred Helwan signs.
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