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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
7
The Scientific American notes misbeliefs that cancer is hereditary or bloodborne and argues early localized cancer can be cured if removed before spreading. Modern understanding shows cancer begins locally, and delayed treatment often fails, with surgery offering high cure potential when applied promptly.
A report from the Indiana fisheries commission highlights the value of freshwater mussels. Over two years, 22 carloads of shells were shipped from White River tributaries to Rockport button factories, with fishermen paid about $125,000 for raw shells. The shell and pearl products could boost that value by about 25 percent, suggesting a total state yield nearing a quarter of a million dollars.
Three men bail from a car at Lenox and One Hundred Eleventh Street enter 109 West One Hundred Eleventh Street. Patrolman Clinchy pursues two to the roof while a third slides down a phone wire, is seized after hiding behind a bed. The captured man says he is James Regan a chauffeur from West One Hundred Fortieth Street. The other robbers flee in the car.
London newspapers urge beans as a remedy for rising meat prices. They note English fare centers on meat, with the wealthy buying top English cuts and others resorting to imports from Australia, Argentina, and the United States. Lentils gain modest popularity as a substitute.
Georgianna Henry, 24, the resort’s sole female auto driver, was ruled to be within her rights to refuse fares to a male visitor on two occasions. Henry admitted the accusations and would appear before authorities to explain her reasons.
In Ladoga New Ross area workmen uncover a coffin containing human bone fragments while digging a cellar. The grave lies away from a cemetery and locals recall a disappearance fifty years earlier of a man named Noisinger from New Ross. Residents suspect foul play and burial in bir woods nearby.
Westfield gears up for a big horse and poultry show scheduled September 14 to 17. Nine cars of fat cattle totaling 170 head were shipped to Chicago this week, with 90 cattle owned by E T Pinnell and 80 by Samuel Spellbringer. Mrs A A Moore hosted a supper for the town’s 11 old soldiers aged about 72. Elgie and Ed Brookins of Holton, Kansas visited their uncle Geo M Collins. Mrs Anna Eagon and daughter Juanita Prewett arrived from Battle Creek, Michigan to visit Mrs Ruth Hays.
The Texas wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related complaints for men and women. It promises relief from gravel diabetes and rheumatic issues, with bladder regulation in children. If not available locally, mail orders accepted for $1.00.
F A Woolsey of Jacksonville Texas reports relief from kidney trouble rheumatism back ache and fatigue after using Foley Kidney Pills. Thousands have written similar letters praising the tonic effects. Sold by City Drug Store.
Marshall readers are urged to read signs of kidney distress such as dark secretions frequent or scanty urine backache headaches and dizziness. Dean's Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. Edgar Nay Marshall. Price 60c at dealers. Penn Brothers Buffalo N. Y.
An advertisement argues sickness is not a sin but neglect of relief is wicked. It touts Po Do-Lax, a Pill or powder said to contain Podophila derived ingredients, claiming rapid relief from liver ills, headaches, and constipation by stimulating bile flow and bowel action. It urges readers to obtain a bottle through their druggist.
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