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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
4
The article notes that about 600000 immigrants arrived in the last fiscal year while 400000 departed. With Europe in turmoil and poverty, the United States is seen as needing skilled arrivals. It argues newcomers should be welcomed and encouraged to become Americans.
The passage notes that many historic figures believed dreams were supernatural. Kings abdicated, Cambyses killed his brother, priests gained power, and cities rebuilt after dreams warned them. The Xerxes invasion of Greece is linked to such night visions influencing decisions.
Mrs. R. H. Jefferds of 814 South 6th Street testifies in Marshall that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back and kidney trouble years ago and again in 1919. She notes she no longer needs the remedy and supports its continued use. 60 cents at all dealers. Adv 8-1 Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Margaret P Nicol Administratrix of the Estate of James Nicol late of Clark County Illinois gives notice she will appear before Clark County Court at Marshall for the October Term on the first Monday in October to adjust claims. All persons indebted to the estate should pay immediately. Dated August 12 1920 Wesner Wesner Attorneys.
In Santiago de Cuba cemetery coffins nest: six or eight stories of cement chambers with marble slabs and corner rings. Maceo, the Cuban general slain near Cachual, holds the people’s heart on Cuban Memorial Day observed island wide on December 7 with poetry and flowers.
Experts declare British Columbia has water power equal to five Niagara Falls. Mountains pour 8,000,000 horse power, while Niagara Falls on the Canadian side would yield 650,000 at full harness. Vancouver area plants now develop 123,000 electric horsepower powering mills streetcars and lights in cities. If fully harnessed, BC’s water power could light 40 cities the size of Vancouver and New Brunswick combined, making the province a future manufacturing hub.
London Chronicle notes the Well ingborough vicar declines using bells to ring Tip of the Peace song. The piece contrasts Tip with Tommy Make Room for Uncle and suggests Tip remains a strong symbol for the Old Contemptibles.
In an Indianapolis school a teacher announced a China study session and asked pupils to bring Chinese products. A boy rushed to a grocer asking for a nickel's worth of sassafras but was sold Gunpowder and Imperial mix instead of Hoosier sassafras, then sent on his way.
A London Outlook excerpt notes the Cunard liner Scythia, of 20 000 tons, will have a single funnel. Historically funnel count indicated rank, with four funnels denoting status. The piece suggests the unnecessary funnels are being removed as only essential ones remain.
Government protection for seals in American waters proves successful as many animals migrate three weeks earlier than usual toward the Arctic seas. The large gathering indicates a strong response to protective measures.
Dialogue reveals a domestic scene as a wife urges travel while a husband named John resists. The rainy day confines the pair to the house, with casual banter about being shut up and truthfulness in their conversation.
In Los Angeles a seal capsized a canoe carrying William J. Prentiss of Boise and Miss Marie Marten of Oakland. Two hours adrift, they were rescued by fishermen Howard and Stephen Henderson after bystanders on the Long Beach Seal Beach road failed to hear their cries.
Peter Keenan a New York city watchman returned home to find invitations for his funeral being sent out. His brother Thomas had identified a dead man as Peter and arranged a burial before the real Peter appeared alive. The brothers canceled the funeral after the shocking reunion.
Recorder P J Hatz in Danville Va fined J S Martin a business man $3000 for selling two pints of liquor across the state line. The court warned an example must be set though no jail term was given and the fine could drop to 2000 if creditors are harmed. Martin initially denied then confessed selling liquor to traveling men.
Ben Elstenstein a Cincinnati grocer has suffered two months of practical jokes. Fictitious grocery orders to collect, hurry up calls from physicians, and accidental deliveries from an undertaker and embalmer have escalated. A Sunday ice cream delivery and an ambulance visit were reported as well. He says the prank has gone far enough.
A list of teachers by school and location is compiled with a final notice announcing the last call for teachers' pension claims. Claimants must prove eligibility by September 1, 1920. The roster includes many schools and staff names across districts.
A tame magpie collected pebbles from a garden and dropped them into a deep hole. Each stone produced a triumphant chuckle as the bird sought another rock. Examination revealed a toad at the bottom, suggesting the bird stoned for amusement.
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