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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
2
Everett Connelly, a longtime Clark County advocate against liquor, died. His funeral statement pledged continued prosecution of the liquor trade and cited his deep Christian faith and love for the county.
A Liberty Magazine excerpt via Quin Ryan of WGN notes celebrities fear the microphone, with six or seven statements about equal spots in the universe. The writer and a former reporter say famous people often show trepidation in the radio studio yet prove gracious and folksy once on air.
The Hindu notes families hold property collectively and savings funnel into gold and silver. Many Indians lack bank access and rely on precious metals as reserves. A traveler cites high interest from money lenders and widespread poverty, with South and East India especially unable to save, triggering famine relief needs after crop failures.
A quirky etymology links cab drivers to Jehu of Israel, noting the king’s furious chariot driving as a symbol. The term Jehu is applied to cabbies who drive aggressively, though Jehu’s reign included numerous murders despite his swift, decisive action.
The note explains the origin of loafer from a New York tale where a lazy young man wins disapproval from an old Dutch father. The father would call the suitor the idle loafer to mean a man who does nothing. Over time the term spread to describe any shiftless person.
The name Solon traces to an ancient Athenian lawgiver famed for wisdom in counsel and for revising Athens constitution. The term was later applied to members of the United States Congress due to his association with lawmaking and reform.
The term weeds traces to the Saxon wnede a woven garment. It later referred to a widow's distinctive dress and finally to the long crepe streamers from a widow's bonnet.
Eric the Red named Greenland to lure Norwegian settlers by giving the land an attractive title. He sought to induce colonists to settle in the newly discovered country.
Borax is an inorganic salt found in natural deposits. It forms as a crystalline compound and the borax of commerce is produced by refining crude borax.
A note explains why cucumbers stay cooler than air, giving the phrase cool as a cucumber. It references the idea that the fruit maintains a lower temperature than the surrounding environment, shaping common expression use.
Scientists state life cannot be sustained above 45 000 feet even with oxygen. The extreme low atmospheric pressure makes human survival impossible at such altitudes.
John Franklin Tingley born March 9 1861 in Clark county died November 22 1927 near Victorville California at 66 years 8 months 13 days. He married Rosella Godden March 21 1890 and had two sons Luther and Dell. Dell died in 1898. Survived by Luther of Grants Pass Oregon brother D E Tingley of Marshall two sisters Lola Smitley and J W Hornbeck four grandchildren and many relatives. cremation occurred in California ashes sent to Marshall funeral at Marshall cemetery conducted by Masonic lodge.
A fragment notes discussions of lachrymose Eski mos described as prone to frequent blubbering and emotional displays.
In a brief exchange a speaker offers a household pet and Oswald reacts with surprise and urgency. The moment captures a light social interaction highlighting an unexpected gentleness in gifting. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A brief exchange hints at a suspected romantic entanglement as a long hair on a coat becomes the focal clue. The dialogue suggests a guardy, public suspicion while the speaker brushes aside concern about a young woman’s appearance.
A witty exchange notes the inventor of the adding machine as a public benefactor and observes their work as something that truly counts. The dialog highlights appreciation for practical invention and its societal value.
A playful science panel contrasts polar bear cold tolerance with a Mapper’s planned fur coat. The Mapper argues clever gear can outlast the cold, while the polar bear withstands the chill in a tongue in cheek exchange.
In a quirky exchange the speaker jokes that past bonds burned of their own accord while the counterpart retorts it was not intentional. The playful banter centers on a dramatic metaphor for a relationship ending.
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