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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
3
Administrator notice for the estate of Noah Anderson, deceased, Clark County Illinois. Allen Anderson named administrator will appear at Clark County Court Marshall for the June term to settle claims and collect debts.
G S Tarbox of Douglas county UL argues alfalfa is no mystery and urges more farmers to grow it. He cites drought yields, soil fertility benefits, and nitrogen capture, recommends spring sowing with oats as nurse crop, and seeds per acre 15 to 18 for hardy, productive hay.
Arthur M. Evans lauds the split log drag as the chief tool for improving most of Illinois dirt roads. He cites low costs and simple fabrication, notes prior pilots in Iowa and Maine, and summarizes approved usage to smooth mud holes and raise the road center.
Geo. W. Faris former congressman from Indiana's Fifth District died in Washington at age 60. Survived by a widow and a married daughter, his body brought to Terre Haute for burial.
A Texas wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related conditions for men and women. It claims to dissolve gravel regulate bladder issues in children and offers a two months' treatment per small bottle sent by mail for one dollar. Testimonials requested. Dr. E W Hall St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
Abe Martin quips that gathering for a banquet is easier than getting voters to rally at the polls, noting his stance toward winter climate and the political crowd. The remark underscores his folksy take on community support and political participation.
P J Boyd of Ogle Texas reports two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills completely cured his rheumatism and kidney trouble. The ad promotes relief from backache rheumatism and kidney bladder issues and states the product is safe and effective and sold by all druggists.
A New Berlin dry village sues over the suffrage law arguing its constitutionality. In the local vote 184 for saloons vs 153 against, and 88 for women’s votes vs 196 against. Joseph Klume also contests Davis for town collector, citing the women’s vote as swing.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for cold head and chest coughs. It claims relief of fever and throat irritation, with testimonial from J T Davis of Stickney Corner Maine and pricing at 65 cents and 1.00.
An agricultural advertisement touts Williams baby chick feed as the best and cheapest made on site, with direct sale to consumers to avoid extra profits and freight. It promotes scratch feed for hens, various horse feeds, and announces a new car of yellow corn plus an exchange of flour for wheat or corn.
This season the stock will be kept two blocks west and one south of the courthouse in Marshall. One Percheron stallion Stanley, license renewed 1914, 5 years old, dapple gray, prize winner, dominates premium draft class. Jim-grade stallion, license renewed 1914, dark bay, 1500 pounds, noted for good form and disposition. One large jack. Fees: Stanley 16 dollars, Jim-grade 10 dollars, jack 10 dollars. Farmers welcome to inspect. non-liability for accidents. 1 B Griffin.
Advertisement for Baby the pure bred German Coach stallion no. A3825 listing license renewal March 11 1914. Describes height 1614 hands weight 1300 pounds and breeding qualities. Located at farm two miles south of Allright three miles north of Melrose and 144 miles east of Darien with terms ten dollars insurance and care disclaimer. Contact Homer Clough owner keeper Marshall Illinois phone 10 on 607 Martinsville line.
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