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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
3
A practical guide on escaping fires emphasizes quick actions. It advises throwing water on flames, smothering with a rug, or beating out small fires, and calling the fire department if needed. It highlights shutting doors, knowing emergency numbers, using fire alarms, and staying low to breathe smoky air.
Leather needs regular care not dusting alone. Wash with soapy water to remove dirt, then apply a mix of one part sweet oil and four parts benzine to restore color and pliability. Rub into the grain and repeat quarterly to preserve life and elasticity.
A mother turns mealtime into play by shaping foods into familiar creatures and stories. She uses rhymes and fun forms to coax a child to eat, gaining appetite and habit without scolding, reducing later upset from undernourishment.
Elizabeth Ann Snyder Millhouse born in Marshall in 1848 died July 28 1909 at her son in law P P Hasletts home in Marshall. She married George Millhouse on December 16 1870 and had seven children including Alice Tyler James Wesley Harry Millhouse Cora Yeor gin and Clara Haslett. Funeral services were held August 1 at Clarksville Baptist church with Rev Perry York and Rev Campbell. burial at Clarksville cemetery. She was a devout ME church member with a large family and circle of friends. A bachelor jokes about matrimony in the end.
Recipe guidance on preparing nourishing sage gruel for invalids using sage and water, simmered to thicken, with sugar and optional wine flavoring. Includes mistaken notes on pastry and crusts, unclear instructions, and tangential cooking tips.
A woman explains how to refresh light colored felt hats using artist chalk to cover stains, then cooling in a dark place overnight so the chalk removes the spot when brushed away. A milliner adds a daring method of rubbing dirty surfaces with superfine sandpaper, which surprisingly does not roughen the felt.
An experienced carriage builder offers care tips for varnished carriages. Fresh varnish needs air and shade, avoid moisture, and do not flood the body. use a large soft sponge and soft leather to dry panels, and keep separate tools for running gear. A gas-saving ironing method uses a pan over irons to reduce gas and maintain heat, with a wooden knob handle for safe removal.
The piece lists common headache causes such as nervous tension and stomach issues. It recommends a hot lemon tea and hot foot bath to draw blood from the head, plus brisk outdoor walking and a relaxing nap in a dark room for relief.
A brass bed should be dusted only with soft cheesecloth and never polished. Relacquering is the remedy when it dulls, costing from five dollars or more by bed size. Avoid coal gas and keep windows closed on damp days. when moisture appears wipe immediately with cheesecloth.
Old Mackintosh coats become stiff and dirty. Clean with lime and water to restore them to near new condition. The method uses a bucket of water and careful dissolving to refresh fabric and remove grime efficiently.
Notice in Clark county Illinois that Bahama Jeffers estate will have final settlement. On Monday September 6, 1909 administrator J W Adams will present final report to County Court at Marshall court house and seek discharge from duties. Interested heirs may appear to resist. Hollenbeck and Connelly attorneys represent estate.
By decree of the County Court Mary I Hutchison guardian offers forty four and one half acres of minor Fenton E Hutchison in Clark County Illinois for sale at the east door of the Marshall court house on August 28 1909 at 2 pm The tract includes portions of section 6 town 9 north range 12 west Two thirds of the price due at sale with the remainder in one annual installment at six percent interest Purchaser may pay all cash on day of sale Hollenbeck & Connelly Attorneys for guardian including sale terms and conditions.
Notice is given in the Circuit Court of Clark County that Bessie Bond filed a bill in Chancery for divorce against non resident Jay Bond. The summons returnable November next requires appearance on the first day of the next term at Marshalltown. The defendant is to appear or respond as required by law.
The document records a court action with the decree entered against an unnamed party as requested in the bill. Clerk Daniel Emerson notes the filing while Hollenbeck and Connelly represent Camp’s Sdl. Marshall in Ml on July 17, 1909.
Claims a clean external liquid Zemo stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. Druggist Mr Kelfer cites many cures and endorses Zemo, urging customers to ask for a sample.
Advertises Hyomei as a universal cure for catarrh with antiseptic pine and eucalyptus air. Claims quick relief in five minutes and a full inhaler outfit for 100 dollars, with money-back guarantee via The Kiefer Drug Co. Sold by leading druggists with additional bottles for 50 cents.
Public notice of a chancery sale in Clark County Illinois to settle the case of Harry Lee Briscoe vs Lettle C Briscoe. Sol Handy, Master in Chancery, will sell on August 25 1909 at the courthouse in Westfield Marshall Illinois. Terms: one third cash at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months with interest seven percent on deferred payments.
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