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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
2
A rural constituent who receives free seeds from his congressman critiques time spent on elections. Farmers clubs rarely elect women officers yet the officers seek guidance from their wives on actions.
Editorial style tips urge spacing of 50 to 60 feet between trees, narrow top trees for streets, smoky and dusty conditions, and roots not affected by paving. Recommend uniform species rows for street beauty and note property owners should fund plantings as they boost real estate values.
Dispatches from Southern resort hotels describe record crowds and unprecedented spending by the wealthy. The piece notes frequent costume changes and a rising urge to display wealth, criticizing the effect on class divisions and on workers needed in productive industries.
The piece argues US excesses and extravagant spending may end as exchange rates tighten. It notes the pound's rise above 4 dollars, Europe increasing exports, and a need for American business to cut costs and curb prices.Exports could fall without cost reductions to compete with imports.
Directors decided to stop advertising since the factory produced at capacity but sales dropped by one third. It cost $6,000,000 in publicity to regain business, illustrating that audiences forget advertisers who leave their familiar marketing place. The Marshall stores face the same risk as national brands when publicity falters.
Opinion piece arguing Marshall should develop social life entertainment and education through an orchestra lectures and wholesome moving pictures to attract residents. It warns against bribery in politics while urging volunteer political support for worthy candidates and notes dignity in defeat.
A critique of the Democratic effort against high prices. The piece decries empty promises and warns profiteers of court action while arguing for a nationwide production drive. It faults government propaganda for not boosting output and calls for unified action to reduce scarcity.
The Natski Medicine Company announces drastic price cuts and reduced profit for Natski Blood Purifier aimed at drug trade. Bottles offered at 1.00 dollars plus 4 cents revenue stamp, with a full 12 ounce bottle for the price. Company promises maintained quality and direct mail sales if local druggists do not stock it.
Elizabeth Collier executor announces a Clark County Illinois estate hearing at the Clark County Court House in Marshall during the June Term. Creditors must appear or file claims. debtors should pay promptly. Proceedings set for the first Monday in June 1920 with attorneys Graham and Snavely.
The piece debates permissible campaign expenditures arguing cash is needed for logistics like clerk hire and travel. It questions paying workers or solicitors, noting paid canvassers may amount to buying influence more than fair compensation. It warns moral lines blur between legitimate expense and purchase of voters.
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