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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary obituary and announcement text mentions death notices and admissions fees. The piece notes death of a member and charges for lodge or society notices, plus entertainment admissions. Exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The piece asserts the Breral is the largest newspaper in Clark County, positioning itself above all other local papers. It emphasizes its broad reach and prominence in the region.
John R Hamilton Mattoon announces candidacy as Republican for State Senator in the 34th district subject to Republican primary voters decision Parker Shields from Charleston NL is also mentioned. The piece references political debate and broader political satire about suffrage poll taxes and past events.
John D. Rockefeller Jr and his brother step down as Standard Oil Company officials leaving no Rockefeller tied to the firm. John D. Archbold takes over as president succeeding him Wednesday.
The McNamara brothers confess to dynamiting the Times plant in Los Angeles, prompting labor union support drives led by Samuel Gompers. The publication notes persistent opposition from publisher Harrison Gray Otis and a prepared duplicate plant to keep the paper running. A Springfield Republican editors group urges party unity and Taft support ahead of the general campaign.
An old issue discusses moving farming to western lands, valuing cheap Illinois land near lime and phosphates, better roads and schools, and the appeal of cheap Ozark hills farming. It highlights south Illinois and nearby Virginia climate, plus notes on hog markets and Thanksgiving events.
A tour of Philadelphia historic sites highlights Congress Hall where Washington spoke at his second inauguration, the Betsy Ross house, the Christ Church pew once granted to John Adams, and Carpenter's Hall where Continental Congress met, noting preserved spots and notable visitors.
John R. Hamilton visited Mattoon to meet Republican voters. He said the canvass has only begun and expressed strong encouragement about the prospects for his senatorial bid.
Clark county Illinois bids invited to keep the poor from March to March 1918 at the county farm. Terms mirror the current contract and bids due by 12 noon December 11, 1911 with county clerk. Committee reserves right to reject all bids.
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