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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
8
New York zoological park observers report prairie dogs foretell weather by active construction before storms. Larger colony members scoop soil forward and shove earth upward while others work inside burrows, then stamp the earth down with their heads to seal the dam against rising water.
Darwin Lathrop was placed in jail on charges of abandoning his wife and child. He appeared Wednesday night and will await court next month.
Rev. D. T. Black will preach his last sermon for the conference year at Armstrong Sunday morning and at Livingston Sunday evening.
Mrs Steve Starkey of Auburn died Sunday night after taking carbolic acid. She reportedly told family she would die, but they did not take it seriously. Funeral services were held in Auburn yesterday. she was mother to eleven children.
Thoughtful opals fascinated most of Victoria and her family. Queen Victoria trusted opals as beautiful and lucky while Empress Eugenie of France feared them. Victoria created a parure of opals and diamonds for each daughter as a wedding gift.
A collection of brief newspaper clippings notes prompts about Victor Hugo defending new words as French, remarks on fire threats to forests, and a quip about genius and love letters. It references the New York Times and the Louisville Courier-Journal as sources.
Local team of home boys will face West Union in a Sunday baseball game. Fans expect a spirited contest at home field with nearby supporters cheering the squad.
A newly opened shopkeeper in a strange town questions an early customer about local purchasing power. He mentions Deacon Brown and asks if the wealthy local would spend much here, to which the native replies with a wry proverb about him chasing a nickel.
The first pencils used graphite from Borrowdale England discovered in 1565. Records show earliest mention of lead pencils following the graphite find and mining era.
In Nations: Business Rob ert Dollar argues China offers unmatched trade opportunities. A street conversation reveals how raising purchasing power by moving workers from barefoot labor to factory jobs could boost Chinese consumption and expand commerce.
The article notes European name origins before surnames when seals served as property marks and knighthood began. Seals were painted on shields, helmets closed in warfare, and crests later appeared atop helmets to distinguish bearers. Arms represented the surname while crests signified the Christian name, giving rise to the term coat of arms.
The article surveys the 1921 Dillingham act and 1924 follow ups limiting immigration by nationality. It explains how quotas cap arrivals from southern and eastern Europe while allowing more from northern and western regions. It notes the impact on thousands seeking entry, the role of officials, and humanitarian adjustments amid strict enforcement.
Mrs Harry Kalgh Eustace visits New York after 12 years in Africa recounting a central southwest African tribe where women hold water in back glands to resemble deformities when well hydrated. She notes their desert endurance and plans for a ninth expedition. Also: a New York Herald tale on a haunted house and a real estate agent.
The summer visitor questions on Padgett’s welfare prompt Mr. Dorkin to say Jake Padgett is teaching at a small red schoolhouse on Harry's hill. He concedes the town must place him in a position to keep him occupied, rejecting pauperization if possible.
Kaizer continues to improve the corner pool Troon area with a dark red paint on the outside wood. The change aims to modernize the façade as workers apply new coats and primers to the surfaces.
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