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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
5
An era of slick stock schemes fails to attract rural buyers as farmers turn away promoters selling wealth moves. The public resists high monthly fees for flimsy ventures, preferring practical independence.
The Marshall's Herald argues reduced crop production due to inflation and scarce farm labor. It urges maintaining war gardens, helps for farmers, and a nationwide drive to enlist farm workers as tables grow scarcer.
In Marshall the divide between town and country wanes as rural and town areas align on growth. Improved roads schools and transport raise soil productivity and regional prosperity, linking farm life with town centers for a better community.
Opinion argues government spending is extravagantly high since wartime, with a bloated clerical staff and red tape hindering reform. It blames Democratic control for slow peacetime reform and calls for a businesslike reorganization, tax relief, and reduced expenses, noting taxes drive up prices.
An old fashioned view fades as women embrace baseball in colleges and clubs. The piece notes women can participate in regulation sports though professional competition remains unlikely, praising athletic effort over gendered limits.
The piece discusses whether reporters may refuse to disclose source material in a federal grand jury case involving a Chicago editor who would not reveal where a story originated. It notes that fears of legal compulsion could chill tips and expose graft, as politicians worry about losing press leverage.
A New York dispatch cites the president of the retail dealers association predicting lower prices for shoes and apparel, while big city merchants push forecasts of higher prices in fall to spur trade. Marshall merchants are shown as lowering prices to attract thrifty shoppers, with local advertising urged.
A Red Cross survey finds 125 homes destroyed and about 100 damaged in Chicago area. Melrose Park bears 50 demolitions and Dunning 80. Bellewood and Clearing each lose 12 dwellings. Maywood, Wilmette, Evanston and others add 18 more losses. Governor Lowden appoints Illinois delegates for a Pilgrim anniversary celebration. Farmers face scarce hands with low wages. Bloomington reports 100 applicants at the public employment bureau. Lake County reels from whisky thefts valued at 100000. more arrests expected. Milk prices drop 15 cents per hundred pounds. Rockford finds a valuable sand site for waterworks funding. Rotary convention to draw 2000 visitors. a statue honors Private Floyd D. McGee in Aledo. Freeport moves to end Sunday funerals. Mrs. Wehmeler distributes 1000 acres among 7 heirs. Postmaster vacancies persist. wounded soldiers decline posts. Elgin teachers receive a $200 year-end bonus. Illinois reports 390 scarlet fever cases, 327 in Chicago.
The article explains shell and vehicle tail shapes. It notes modern long range shells taper at the front and rear, describes bout tailing, and says square tails create vacuum hindrance at high speeds, while tapered tails reduce drag and improve grip.
Notice for Marshall Milk Condensing Co to hold its annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday April 14 1920 at 2 00 pm in the company office. Five directors to be elected for the ensuing year and any other business. Signed W W Ralston vice president and 23 A Marshall Woman Comes to the Front reads testimonial about Doan's Kidney Pills from Nancy Downey 408 Sth St praising relief of back and kidney problems and recommending the product priced 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y factory.
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