Ancient Rome and Palestine studies reveal historic contrasts
Prof Camden Cobern discusses ancient shorthand use in Jewish courts and Roman unions while exploring Abydos and Palestine. He notes billionaires in antiquity, oil monopolies, and individuals spending vast sums on homes and decor, illustrating parallels with modern life. An American party plans travel to the West and Hawaii for a condition survey before returning.
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Nero
Romie
Pkirt
Moses
Camden M. Cobern
Palestine
Prof
Cobern
Rockefeller
New York
Prof. Cobern
Egypt
Abydos
W. M. Flinders Petrie
Dean's Kidney Pills Back Strength for Marshall Citizens
Marshall readers report relief from back pain and kidney issues using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Russell Thompson of 1114 Ash St credits the remedy with quick pain relief and strengthened kidneys. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Marshall
Dean
Russell Thompson
Ash St
Doan
Our Jitney Offer for Foley Family Remedies
Cut out this slip with five cents to Foley & Co. Chicagan NL. Enclose name and address to receive a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley& Co
Chicagan NL
Foley
Croquis and Paul Bert Stallions Offered by Spittler Resource
Dante Spittler advertises stock from Croquis the Belgian stallion and Paul Bert the Percheron stallion for the 1915 season. He notes awards from Edgar and Clark County fairs and at Marshall horse shows. Prices fixed at 15 dollars for Croquis, 10 dollars for Paul Bert, and 8 dollars for the Jack Stonewall Jackson. Public invited to view at his barn two miles west of Marshall on National Road.
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Wabash
Daniel. Spittler
Paul Bert
Stonewall Jackson
National Road
Marshall
Edgar Co
Clark Co
Wpe
Jack
Paul Bert Percheron
Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas wonder claims to dissolve gravel cure diabetes and rheumatic pains in both men and women. It purports to regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail order for $1.00. A two months treatment with one small bottle is said to nearly always cure. Testimonials available. Dr. E. W. Hall Saint Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive St
Saint Louis
Free Press Under Government Suasion in War Britain
London correspondence notes that belittling censorship leaves papers filled with blank spaces while big headlines still appear. Editors worry government secrecy limits news, yet Britons remain shocked at suppressed information. The piece contrasts censorship with vigorous reporting.
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London
Chicago Tribune
The
Telegraph
Uncle Joe Visits Hawaii with Large Congressional Party
Congressman Joseph G Cannon leaves Chicago to join about seventy five congressmen and senators visiting the Hawaiian Islands. They will be guests of the government to become acquainted with island needs and consider U S legislation.
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Joseph
Cannon
Chicago
Islands
United States
Hawaii
Railroads Seek Higher Rates in Illinois Plea
Railroad presidents from major Illinois systems urged the House Public Utilities Committee to restore half of the previous passenger fare. They proposed 2½ cents a mile as necessary for fair returns to stockholders. C. H. Markham of Illinois Central led the delegation before Medill McCormick’s committee.
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Ilinois
House Committee
General Assembly
Illinois
C. H. Markham
Tllinois Central
House Public Utilities Committee
Medill McCormick
Markham
A. J.karling
Chris
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Hale Mulder
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Health Promotes Happiness and a Pioneer Death Notice
Health promotes happiness by daily digestion care and a nightly pill routine. Laura Minnis Swisher was born December 8 1864 in Edgar County died April 18 1915. She married J W Fitzgarrald December 8 1882 and had four children Charley W Stella Sylvan Exie. Funeral at Concord church conducted by Elders A Dawson and F M Pope with burial in Concord cemetery.
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Laura Minnis Swisher
Edgar County
J. W. Fitzgarrald
Charley W. Fitzjarrald
Dolson Township
Stella Massip
Westfield Township
Sylvan
Exie
Primitive Baptist Church
Concord
Concord Church
A. Dawson
Kansas
F. M. Pope
Eayle City
Ill
Concord Cemetery
Westfield Elects Bigelow Mayor and Board. Bonds Approved
C. E. Bigelow was elected mayor with J. C. Goble M. O. Whitaker and Melford Strader as aldermen at Tuesday’s election. A $5000 water mains extension bond measure passed. Visitors include William Blood and daughter Mrs. Mason McCoy of Michigan and Ruth Simms of Kansas.
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C. E. Bigelow
J. C. Goble
M. O. Whitaker
Melford Strader
William Blood
Mason McCoy
Michigan
Ruth Simms
Kansas
L. A. Rider
C. W. Kennedy
Oklahoma
E. J. Benham
Marianna
Ark
A. H. Garver
R. C. Hawkins
St. Louis
The
Rich Woods
Germans in Palestine Control Under German Rule Says Doctor
Dr Edmond Pasternik, long a Jerusalem physician now in London, asserts Palestine is a German possession in full. He cites 4000 German officers and officials in Jerusalem, German command of Turkish army units, and a German staff ruling under De Jemal Pasha. He warns confiscation of Jewish land and death penalty for possession of Zionist literature.
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Edmond Pasternik
Jerusalem
London
Palestine
Dejemal
Pasha
Congressman Mann Emerges as Republican Presidential Candidate
Reports indicate James Mann active as a candidate for the Republican nomination. Petitions circulate in Springfield as friends mobilize. Sherman supporters consider arrangements to advance Mann and seek aligned backing from Cannon McKinley Rodenberg group.
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James
Mann
Sheriman
Senate to consider all wet and ary measures in house on May 4
Proposals move to proceed with senate and house matters as votes pledged and counts tallied. A tentative May 4 date is set for consideration of all pending wet measures in the house. measures are on third reading and ready for roll calls.
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Protelais Ryehge
Sénate
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