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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
3
Drought persists in many areas despite rains with corn struggling to mature and chinch bugs ready to damage. Winter wheat harvest finished, spring wheat prospects poor, oats and barley yields variable, rye already harvested, alfalfa limited, clover poor, pastures dry. Potatoes fair at best, peaches pears and watermelons progressing, livestock healthy, but grain transport hampered by car shortages and full elevators.
Buyers travel to New York and Chicago to select fair trade garments while models flaunt fur trimmed coats and thin fabrics. Embroidery dominates, trimmings shape long coats, and fabrics include serges and duvetines with Parisian influence. Careful laundering and quality hosiery extend life of outfits.
The article explains common gown distinctions in American universities. It notes black bachelor and master robes, differing sleeve shapes for masters, and hood colors indicating fields like arts, theology, law, philosophy, science, fine arts, music, and medicine. It cites Harvard as an example with few hoods.
The 87 county farm bureaus form a state business group to study supply and demand for farm products. Illinois agriculture markets $75 million in poultry eggs fruits vegetables and dairy each year. A $25,000 budget funds a Produce Marketing Department with a director and three division heads for poultry milk and dairy and fruits and vegetables.
In Clark County Illinois Sumner F. Maring as Executor will present a final report to Clark County Court at Marshall on Monday September 6 1920 seeking discharge from all duties. Heirs and Distributes named include Ethelbert Bartlett Ray Bartlett Ed Miller Rosa White Killa Gentry Minnie Shumard Wayne Miller Alice Bartlett and Homer F Hollenbeck may attend and resist if desired Teverell Connelly Attorney 32 2
A mother questions her daughter's suitor about his world achievements. The daughter lists that he has produced a father with a mofliion dollars, prompting the mother to bless the match and praise industrious men.
A facetious caller jokes about Scribson typing fiction as Scribson explains he is drafting a note to his grocer about selling a story to a weekly magazine. The scene centers on literary ambitions and domestic detail from a casual exchange.
A man named Young Jobbles buys a rakish roadster using funds meant for a bungalow. He hopes the flashy car will convince a girl he has no intention of proposing again.
A dialogue contrasts duty and public restraint with personal grievances. One man dismisses poetry and laments cold and rheumatism while another complains about money and naming difficulties. The conversation touches on eight hours work plus sixteen of worry and seeking a spouse's counsel.
A farmer explains giving sugar to a sick pig as medicine and quips about sugar cured hams. The exchange highlights rural wit and practical care for livestock.
A playful exchange notes the elevator man asks for a salary increase to continue working. The punchline implies he will quit the job unless pay rises, highlighting a humorous gridlock about higher wages.
A humorous court scene unfolds as a pedestrian quips to the driver about enjoying the company in his car. The autoist asks what is wrong, prompting the judge to intervene in a light exchange about manners and safety.
A quip on daily bread highlights the dilemma of rising costs. The speaker chooses present meals over saving for tomorrow, preferring immediate sustenance to potential future rain. The exchange underscores economic strain and personal budgeting during tough times.
A fragmentary passage contrasts a man’s unchanged occupation with a shift in role from bank runner to walking delegate. It also includes a dialogue between Hilda and De Borro expressing trust and affection, suggesting intimate, instinctive feelings.
Noting drifting talk, observers say Soug canned his speech Whither Are We Drifting Now on joining a steering committee. His gentle hint suggests misery loves company, yet he claims to be busy with committee duties.
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