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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
4
Cold remedy syrup blends pine tar glycerine and honey to soothe throats and stop coughs. Marketed as safe for young adults and the elderly, the label promises a clear formula and states it costs 25 cents at druggists.
The Reading Habit argues that two thirds of education comes from reading. It claims that those who read little tend to read trash and that consistent daily reading leads to engaging with real books in time. The piece cites observation as support for these claims, referencing a Saturday Evening Post quotation.
An 1910s style advertisement mix notes Texas Wonder claim to cure kidney and bladder troubles with mail order and a $3.09 price. It also discusses sugar exports during wartime, noting large shipments and stock gains in sugar companies. Other ads promote Foley remedies and Dr King’s Liver Pills, urging readers to try samples and purchase locally.
Berlin reports Count von Haeseler, aged eighty, advised the crown prince at Verdun as German shells opened. A famed anecdote recalls how he fooled the Kaiser during a May maneuver, leading to a comic stratagem where the emperor chased a decoy rear attack while Haeseler escaped from a wagon.
City of Marshall Illinois public notice announces a special assessment for East Main Street grading curbing and related work from Michigan to Fourteenth Street. Assessments payable in ten installments at 5 percent interest, final hearing on April 5 1916 in Clark County Probate Court. Robert L Baird appointed to make said assessment.
The City of Marshall Illinois schedules installments for the Sixth Street improvement from Chestnut to Vine with six feet curbside grading and curbing. The City Clerk is directed to publish and post notices and conduct the assessment on April fifth. Clark County authorities oversee the process.
The City of Marshall Illinois announces an alley grading assessment for the section between Locust and Pine Streets from Fifth to Sixth Streets and from Sixth to Seventh Street. Probate Court of Clark County Illinois calls for the assessment at 9 o'clock A.M., listing Robert L. Baird as involved.
A notice announces the special assessment for improving the alley between Main and Plum Streets in Marshall Illinois. The plan covers sections from Fifth to Seventh Streets in Clark County with a hearing set for April 5 1916 at 9 o clock in the morning. Citizens may appear at the hearing as ordered by the City Council of Marshall Illinois.
City of Marshall Illinois orders social improvements on West Main Street from Fourth Street east property line to northwest quarter of Section 24 Town 11 north Range 12 west with grading curbing and six foot setbacks on each side. Assessment hearing at five percent interest per year for the assessment. Dated Marshall Illinois March. Robert L Baird.
Locust Street from Sixth to Seventh and from Seventh to Michigan Street will be graded with the final hearing held on April fifth. The action concerns property lines and street improvement as part of a court proceeding.
Notarized affidavit lists Charles Scott as owner and publisher of the Marshall Herald Marshall Ill. Editor and managing editor also Charles Scott with no other owners or 1 percent holders. Sworn March 30 1916 before H R Snavely notary public.
The advertisement promotes a large black stallion named Geraud weighing over a ton for 1916 season breeding at a Clarksville farm one mile south of town and 634 miles northwest of Marshall. Terms are 12.50 with standard insurance. removing stock forfeits insurance and money due at once. Contact by phone through Clarksville Davis or Farmers’ board.
A one day free medical outreach by the United Doctors Specialist arrives at Marshals Illinois on Thursday April 20 from 10 AM to 8 PM. They offer consultation and examination at no charge, claiming success in chronic diseases and many ailments with bloodless methods, and ask patients to share results to prove effectiveness. Laboratories listed as Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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