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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
7
A whippet named Speedy 3 Whippet excels in a 200 yard sprint with bém timing suggesting a time near twice that of the slower athletes. The brief notes highlight remarkable athletic speed for the breed and the event context.
In a mixed race event a greyhound and a thoroughbred horse finished with a near neck and neck finish after a three horse race. Crowd tallies noted the close finish and the judges declared a photo finish possible to determine a winner.
A description of clicking sounds in the South African language of the Hottentots. The piece explains how the clicks are formed by the tongue against the roof of the mouth teeth or lips and released suddenly.
Published by the John Scholfield Debating Club of Marshall Township High School in Marshall Illinois. Address all communications to The M. T. H. 8 News Marshall Illinois.
The Marshall school orchestra presents a splendid program tonight at the Pythian Theatre with new scenery and special numbers. It has benefited many school activities and plays at assemblies, and students are urged to support its undertaking this evening.
At M T H S the track squad has cleaned up and readied for their first meet in Charleston on Saturday May 1. The list of boys selected to defend MT H S honors at the Eastern Illinois District Meet includes Stewart Claypool Ferry for the 60 and 100 yard dashes. Stewart Claypool for the 220. Stewart Harrison Shepler for the quarter and mile. Strohm for the mile. Johnson Renner for the 220 low hurdles. Smith Barkley for the pole vault. Martin McGee Findley for shot put discus and javelin. Stewart Johnson for the relay.
Burns Dixon and Dale Davison both class of 21 spent Thursday April 22 in Indianapolis. Cleda Craig 25 of Terre Haute spent the weekend at home. Lena Forsythe 22 has accepted a Terre Haute position for the summer. Edna Hilbert 26 visited school Monday afternoon April 26. Harriet Metz 23 spent Saturday April 24 in Terre Haute. Alice Spotts 23 and Harriet Metz 23 visited Terre Haute Tuesday evening April 20, guests of Mildred Spotts 25.
The small ship built by the East India Company aided major explorations between 1902 and 1616. It helped Huédon discover in 1610 the bay that bears his name.
An inscription notes that a laborer who erred while building the great wall was buried alive in the structure as punishment. The fragment suggests harsh ancient execution by entombment within the wall.
The Marshall Township High School Orchestra performs tonight at eight at the Pythian Theatre, repeating a program similar to Decatur with added features including Musical Switch Fantasie Humoresque by Alford. An eighteen piece ensemble directed by Mr Garvey will be joined by three soloists and cathedral chimes for a special number.
A humorous school column notes editor's notice about hiring and firing, student views on noise and instability, and a late quitting letter from Six-gun Sam saying he returns west to use his own speech without censure.
A brief motivational line notes that some men only dream of fame while others stay awake and achieve it. The snippet hints at ambition and perseverance celebrated by the Boston Transcript.
The note advises securing the best effect by placing the picture so the center aligns with the viewer's eye level. It emphasizes hanging the frame at a height that lets a person stand straight and view the image comfortably.
The 1486 Gutenberg Bible printed on wooden type has arrived in England. It is owned by Edward Qoiceton who has received offers from American collectors, but Dup Goldgton states the Bible will stay in England.
A Danish physician named Doctor Skov uses a tuning fork to assess suspected sinus infection. He taps at specific points and listens for resonance to determine cavity status and possible blockage or emptiness.
Democratic and Republican caucuses at Marshall High select slate for city offices. Key names include Kenneth McConchie mayor nominee and Gene Harrison clerk nominee for Democrats. Will iam Rector and Carl Kuhn lead for Republicans. Polls opened 8 AM and closed 3 PM with 265 votes cast.
A boy named Claude saves passengers by signaling a train with his red necktie after a squirrel damages a rail. He earns a dollar and a half, spends it on cough drops, and dies from them. The tale ends with humorous asides and questions about Mars and radio.
A fragmentary poem presents jagged images of optimism, folly, and doom. It juxtaposes odd similes like a seedseller catalog and a laughing hyena with a split lip, then slides into a quip about Eve and Adam and an accident imminent.
Frances Sharpe spent the weekend with Lucy Beuhler. Marlowe spent Sunday in Hymera with several locals. Harry Johns was in Terre Haute on Sunday night. Numerous residents visited nearby towns April 23 to 28 including Danville Martinsville Casey Robinson Auburn Metcalf and Paris with each listing specific companions and dates.
A brief note from Siberia claims marriage is simple with a straightforward license to wed and divorce viewed as equally simple. The remark frames union as a practical administrative act rather than a moral bond.
On April 18 1887 an Arab pear diver remained under seven fathoms of water for 100 seconds. The incident highlights the dangers faced by divers in historical pearl fisheries and the extreme depths and holds required.
Readable fragments indicate 182 boys take over city government for one day during Citizenship Day Week events.
Preliminaries for Declamation and Oration were held with many students participating. Participants named include Genevieve Myles Mae Lichtenberger Virginia Allen Elizabeth Rhoades Lorraine Nelson Elizabeth Cunningham Edith Wright Leland Baker for Declamation and Marie McDaniel George Taubeneck Virgil Claypool for Oration. Essay contest results sent to Indiana State Normal show Stella Pearce and Virginia Knipe advancing to county and Eastern Illinois League meets.
The Ag Clubs of Marshall Township and Martinsville high schools hosted Westfield and Casey clubs on April 22 at Martinsville High. The program included talks by Marshall and Martinsville students on topics such as Our Sweet Clover Club, My Trip to California, Seed Corn Testing, a boxing bout, Arbor Day, Fitting Sheep for Shows, Farm Sanitation, and a film reel titled Giving the Pigs a Square Deal. Mr Merritt gave a speech on Pigs and Calf Clubs during refreshments.
The John Scholfield Debating Club met Monday night April 26 at 7:30 but no business was trans acted due to two quorum lacking. Helen Smith gave a recitation and a short adjournment followed.
The senior class selects a spring production to be staged in April at Charleston High School. The Modern Tristory class at Lincoln High publishes a magazine titled The Modernistre. Girls at Charleston High organize a hiking club to promote physical development and enjoyment.
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