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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
6
Indiana mourns the death of famed Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley at age sixty five. The beloved humorist storyteller was celebrated for his engaging tales and love of children with memorable anecdotes from his life in Greenfield and Louisville.
The article recalls James Whitcomb Riley known as the Hoosier poet of home life. It notes his popular verses such as When the Frost Is on the Punkin and Little Orphant Annie. It recalls his touring lectures with Bil Nye and a farmer’s comic misidentification on a train. Riley was born October 7, 1849 in Greenfield Indiana and faced schooling troubles before mastering verse writing.
President Wilson sends telegram to Henry Hitel brother in law of the late James Whitcomb Riley expressing sorrow at Riley’s death. The note notes Riley as a notable figure who brought joy and thoughtful views to the nation.
An article notes the status of the submarine Deutschland as a merchant vessel under international law and its right to safe passage. It quotes a wheat of nautical analysis and ends with a testimonial for Dean's Kidney Pills from John Brandenstein of Marshall, praising relief from back pain and kidney disorders.
A Marshall man’s statement is presented as reliable evidence for Marshall residents. Friends and neighbors assert its credibility, while distant sources cast doubt, but the local claim seeks to persuade the community of a benefit to Marshall.
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