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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
2
A paragraph contrasts rural and urban schooling, suggesting country programs teach practical work while city programs train speech. It argues a dull country curriculum aids city employers seeking disciplined workers.
An opinion discusses government seed distribution as political propaganda. It notes clerks handle most of the process and that taxpayers ultimately pay for the seeds. The piece urges Congress to cut the program, with the Senate ready to act and Illinois delegation urged to help.
The Kansas state highway engineer says brick and cement roadwork is unaffordable this year due to high material costs, a trend echoed by Ulnefs and other states. Long transport distances strain localities needing macadam and gravel roads, though motor transport expands supply. Governments are ready to spend, but will not pay inflated prices. substitutes may be used if prices remain too high.
The passage notes the difficulty foreigners and children face learning English due to varied pronunciations of "ough" as in cough bough through. It emphasizes the challenge of mastering spelling and pronunciation across many forms.
A discussion on private sector corruption outlines how buyers in large corporations may be influenced through meals and gifts. The Federal Trade Commission has urged Congress to ban commercial bribery, citing widespread practices in need of regulation.
This piece argues towns must choose growth paths, balancing manufacturing and rural resource development. It highlights Marshall as forward looking, noting the tradeoffs between population and cultural quality, and urges providing modern facilities while leveraging natural resources to advance civic life.
Army aviators return to ordinary work while aviation fans fix on future feats. Over 1.5 million dollars in prizes are offered in the US and Europe this summer, including 100000 francs for aerial safety devices. The proposed around the world aerial derby aims to raise 1 million dollars, with risks and fatalities noted as part of progress.
A Chicago and Omaha market report notes steers from purebred bulls selling at top values due to superior size and quality. Purebred sires across Iowa to Wisconsin drive gains, with record weights on Montana range cattle and strong prices in Omaha and Chicago. The movement to replace scrub sires with purebreds gains Wisconsin support and promises broader national impact.
At Ohio station tests show seed corn germination rises when ears are dried well in fall and subjected to some artificial heat. Proper ventilation is essential, using wire suspensions in a shed or attic or a sling between strings to prevent contact. If ears dry thoroughly before freezing, germination tests reliably indicate vigor.
Display advertisements must be received at The Marshall Herald office by Monday night to guarantee placement. Please submit on time to help serve you. Harry B. Potter.
John W. Brandenstein harness maker of 1068 Locust Street testifies in 1915 that a childhood back injury caused constant loins pain due to kidney weakness. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with removing the pain and reports no relapse as of 1919, endorsing the remedy and noting continued satisfaction.
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