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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1914
Page
3
An ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchial and lagrippe coughs and hoarseness. It also notes an administrator notice for the estate of Noah Anderson in Clark County Illinois with Allen Anderson appointed administrator and a June term appearance date.
A 5 year old dapple grey draft type horse with premium costs listed and insurance, plus Jim-grade stallion No C5118 with 1914 license renewal described as a general purpose dark bay weighing 1500 pounds and a well behaved stock line. Also mentions one large jack with long-standing premium costs. Griffin invites farmers to inspect stock before breeding and notes care but no liability for accidents.
Pruning guidance from Wal lace's Farmer urges careful spring pruning February to April to build a healthy framework and light exposure. separate article notes a fatal stabbing near St Francisville after a dispute among workers, with arrests following in Lawrenceville. Also a testimonial for Electric Bitters as a spring tonic.
Opinion notes that Britain has found no treaty obstacle to the 400 million dollar Panama Canal project payment. An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring laxative and blood cleanser, claiming purification of blood and organs at 25 cents.
Frank Ray formerly of Casey died in Chicago and his remains were sent home. Nathan Gray, a former Casey citizen who moved to Bardolph NL, died March 26 of typhoid pneumonia and was brought back for burial. Mrs. Mary Wagner died in a Danville sanitarium during an operation and burial arrangements followed. Paul Neyman once of Casey, now in Nowata Oklahoma, was severely burned by gas when lightning struck a drilling rig. Frank Lewis visited his old home in Marion Ohio. Mrs. C B Spencer of Indianapolis visits her Casey relatives.
A murder occurred in St Francisville Thursday night when three unknown men engaged in a quarrel and violence. Police sought leads as investigators examined the scene for clues and motives.
An advertisement touts Texakt Wonder as a universal remedy curing kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolving gravel and aiding diabetes and rheumatism. It offers a two months' treatment per bottle, mail order from Dr. E W Hall of St Louis, with testimonials and druggist availability.
In Clark county Illinois the Master in Chancery orders sale of Lot 1 in Block 2 in Mark's Addition to Marshall. The sale occurs April 11 1914 at 1 pm at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse. Terms: half cash, balance in two installments with seven percent interest and mortgage security. An all cash option is available.
A Chicago prosecutor argues convicting a pretty woman of murder is nearly impossible despite evidence, presenting a strong case for women jurors. The humor column notes Abe Martin quips about common sense and a town dancer headed for the poor house.
Mrs. H. A. Wheeler of Terre Haute testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and kidney troubles. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy, detailing relief from back pain ringing in ears and tiredness after exertion. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A local feed house promotes Mill Feeds and Poultry Feeds at competitive prices. They note 60 percent protein hog tank age equals seven tons homing feed at 2.60 per 100 pounds, plan to stock seed oats and yellow corn, and expect a Globe Fertilizer car around April 10. They also offer stone burr corn meal and flour exchange rates.
Auction-style notice for the pure bred German Coach stallion Baby No 5047 A3825 renewed March 11 1914. Dark bay 1644 hands 1300 pounds known for size bone style and action. Located 2 miles south of Allright 3 miles north of Melrose 1.4 miles east of Darien with terms 10 insurance and public viewing welcome. Contact Homer Clough Marshall Illinois.
Estate of Charles Abel deceased. The administrator Wm Abel notifies all creditors to appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the June term to present claims and have them adjusted. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated March 1914. Attorney T Hollenbeck appointed.
An advertisement urges readers with subacute nasal catarrh to try Peruna with instructions to snuff salt water and swallow the remedy before breakfast. It claims the medicine benefits even incipient chronic cases and cites unsolicited endorsements. The copy targets adults in a 1914 daily life setting.
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