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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for bumps, bruises, strains, and external pains. It claims rapid penetration, usefulness after cold exposure, and urges keeping a bottle at hand for outdoors work. Available at druggists for 250.
The official Illinois vote shows Hughes with 1,152,316 and Wilson 950,101, giving Hughes a 202,235 plurality. Gov Lowden leads with 150,323. In the High teanth District Congressman Cannon holds a 6,650 plurality. Socialist candidate Methe received 765 and Dunn 360 for Progressive.
R F Hall of Mabe Way reports a 15 year bronchial cough relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar after taking one bottle. He states the cough ceased and notes the product is sold everywhere.
The Terre Haute Star notes the US victory over Santo Domingo and the setup of a military government. It questions alignment with the president’s ideals for handling nations, but approves the move as having Daniels’s sanction and a benevolent aim.
Madeline Crowder of Kansas declines Mary Smith’s place on the Pankhurst farm at Amboy and a $10,000 legacy to become companion to the rich elderly couple after inheriting $40,000 from her grandfather’s estate.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel. It reports effectiveness for diabetes, back problems, rheumatism, and bladder irregularities in men, women, and children. Available by mail for $1.00, with two months of treatment per small bottle. Testimonials are offered from other states. Dr. E. W. Hall, St Louis, sells through druggists nationwide.
Marshall women learn that backaches headaches and urinary disorders may stem from kidney weakness not sex alone. Mrs. Margaret Littlefield of Marshall reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, with swelling pain and fatigue easing after several boxes. Price 0o at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An advertisement urges readers to relief a hacking cough and sore throat with Dr King’s New Discovery. It promotes soothing pine balm anti catarrhal action and laxative features claimed to fight germs and clear the chest. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a 60 cent price point.
On the Ottawa site of the old capitol destroyed by fire, a larger more fireproof Parliament building rises in Nepean stone designed to resemble the Gothic old structure. Corner stones were laid by the duke of Connaught and Edward VII in 1916 as Ottawa plans a safer, modern seat for Canada’s legislature.
Mt Carmel Republican discusses pauper costs surpassing one third of county revenue. Suggests tightening investigations before issuing orders and cites potential savings if Ensign Pinkston leads local charity work, offering to serve as overseer of the poor at no pay and redirect usual wages to the Salvation Army.
Mt. Vernon Illinois Produce Co shipped a record rabbit count of 3787 to Chicago Detroit and New York in five days. Demand is active with some lots selling at $3 per dozen, reflecting a rare price level for Southern Illinois. Despite good rabbit crops shoppers seek cheaper dressed meat at about 20 cents per rabbit.
The piece explains the electoral process, noting electors meet January 8 to cast votes for president. It describes sending three certified copies, then a February 14 joint session to count votes, and rules if no majority, with the House choosing from top three. The text includes stray garbled phrases and avoids clear dates beyond the main events.
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