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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
2
A collection of aphorisms and short maxims on war taxes, time, poker, gossip, work, age, dancing, pay, singing, courage, youth, business, fatness, language, prohibition, education and merit. The piece surveys social behavior with irony and humor, often referencing daily life and common sayings.
An examination of how advertising has evolved from 1647 to modern times, promoting products nationwide. The piece critiques luxury mansions and exclusive resorts, noting their high upkeep, social distance, and potential shift toward simpler living as taxation and war reshape wealth. It discusses charity by the rich and hints estates may fragment amid rising costs and public sentiment.
The report notes the tramp nuisance has less attention now that work is plentiful. It observes some men lacking funds for running water in country homes later incur high doctor and nurse bills for their overworked wives.
An expert says US roads are the worst among civilized nations. Farmers face land productivity limits as mud and sand hinder transport. The public is urged to fund better rural roads to boost country production.
Nearly all youths work through summer to support education while questions rise about the quality and healthfulness of their physical training. The piece calls for accessible gym classes in every neighborhood, schools or churches, to ensure proper development.
A critical opinion argues the Democratic administration mishandled diplomacy by pressuring Mexico over its government and bypassing the Senate on treaty matters. The author contends Wilson era popularity faded after six months and urges a new approach to preserve sovereignty and prevent entanglements with Europe.
The article argues for tighter credit to curb inflation and reckless borrowing. It criticizes speculative loans, calls for moral inquiry into borrowing purposes, and denounces government ownership as ineffective and prone to corruption. It contrasts private enterprise with public power and warns against Bolshevik outcomes.
Community members recount a busy week with many tips from friends and promises to resume activity soon. Optimism grows as former advertisers pledge to return, signaling renewed momentum for local business.
The writer argues that the paper must charge for all notices that expect profit, including ice cream socials and programs by organizations. They stress the newspaper’s position to cover commercial advertising costs and fairness against free listings.
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