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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
2
Democratic primary filings announced for Sheriff Joseph W Wallace of Auburn Township and County Treasurer Melvin L Behner, both seeking party nomination. Primary scheduled September 9.
William Ellis asserts Huerta can raise 300000 in short order and sustain his campaign for five years if needed. He outlines tax, bond, and church property schemes plus potential oil and mineral levies to fund the war, warning U.S. intervention may not deter Huerta. European powers seek peace and protection for their subjects, while Americans face mixed views on policy.
A Chicago unemployment commission report claims native Americans constitute most shelter applicants at municipal lodging houses while immigrants rarely seek lodging. It adds Jews and Malians rarely appeal for help, suggesting a lack of bush and energy in natives when facing hardship and noting Jews and Italians tend to work.
The piece notes leading world journals view the United States as responsible for restoring order in disturbed Mexico and safeguarding interests there. It contrasts early international attitudes with President Wilson's stance and comments on diplomats openly criticizing his refusal to recognize the de facto government after Madero's assassination.
A postal note from Edgar County recalls a Supreme Court ruling on an illegal road tax tied to $36 bonds issued a year ago in Embarrass Township. It notes buyers may lose all but about $12,000 already paid by supporters. The ad then promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with a Marshall Illinois testimonial from William McDaniel about kidney relief and back pain, urging readers to ask for the same brand.
A period advertisement claims April coughs frost and rains chill the body and lungs leading to fever and misery. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy that soothes throat and lungs stops the cough clears the head and promises relief or money back. Testimonials from J T Davis of Stickney Corner Maine vouch for cure after doctor failed. Get a bottle today priced 10 cents to 1.00, recommended by City Drug Store.
Archibald Cattel, counsel for Sewell Clapp Envelopes, delivers a sermon on Beware of the Cinch at the thirteenth annual Officers and Employes dinner at the Blackstone Hotel. He urges embracing hard work and responsibility, warning against easy shortcuts that trap effort into stagnation.
Vera Cruz, Mexico’s principal port, features historic fortifications, coral buildings, and improved harbors with moles and breakwaters. Tampico, second port, boasts good harbor navigation after jetty work, a pitched roof townscape, and a large government investment in the customs house and piers.
A vintage ad touts Fletcher's Castoria and Electric Bitters as remedies. It cites a woman cured during a three month sickness and urges readers to try Electric Bitters for tiredness loss of appetite and digestion. The piece promotes a spring tonic feeling with a money back guarantee.
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