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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
6
The Keith circuit bans any reference to the Volstead act and the 18th Amendment from shows, claiming audience wish. Orpheum already has a similar rule as saloons were eliminated. readers are urged to focus on real issues instead. Two Marshall men discussed petitions for light wine and beer, noting low interest and public sentiment against saloons.
A columnist surveys public life from Harding to Lincoln noting penalties of leadership and praising the Farm Bloc as a unifying force for farmers. It highlights Harold Walska rumors, McCormick affairs, and farmer influence on Washington policy.
A fragmentary column argues about money, consumption, and social norms with humorous asides. It references a Berlin scientist claiming food from air and hints at public figures like Harriman. The stream of quirky phrases and misread lines sketches a satirical, globe-trotting mood.
Edison Marshall, a young American author from Medford Oregon, won the 1921 O Henry prize for the best American short story. The award includes a $500 cash bonus and a banquet, with Marshall guest of honor. His second novel The Strength of the Pines followed the early success of The Voice of the Pack and will be serialized in this paper.
The final installment of The Big Town Round Up is noted to appear in the next three columns. This follows the earlier announcement that The Strength of the Pines will begin next week.
In a Central Park mood of romance Clay proposes to Kitty after a dinner and confession of love. Johnnie plans a dramatic abduction to force a wedding with Beatrice but Kitty opposes the scheme and Beatrice challenges the plan revealing unexpected loyalties.
A couple escapes a stifling city life to spend their honeymoon in the mountains. They exchange vows of love, music and joy as sun and wind caress them. The man recalls waiting for rescue from constraint and the pair embrace a nature filled life together.
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