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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
6
A garbled OCR passage blends names and phrases like Christiana, Spartier, and Scotland with references to Christmas and merriment. The fragments hint at a seasonal tale or poem, featuring scattered names such as Gary and Chrisnhas, and imagery of sleighs, crowns, and a chimney. Not enough coherent facts to define a clear event.
The article discusses the Wren or Wren Night custom observed in Ireland during Christmas. It suggests the practice may trace to pagan rites tied to the solstice and Druiid prophecy, with birds used in divination. It cites Maud E Sargent in Longman’s Magazine and notes Trinity College Dublin’s curious document on interpreting the Wren’s votes.
The piece describes Glasgow as a Christmas hub with blazing street lights and late store hours. It notesLord Provost and hospital directors hosting a large meal for thousands, with speeches and charity distributions. Pantomimes thrive in Clyde shipyards traffic, with fairy tale themes and lavish performances drawing nightly crowds through spring.
A whimsical verse scene portrays Santa asking animals and guests to name their favorite Christmas gifts. A timid adder asks for a slate and pencil to sum, while a reindeer requests a large umbrella and rubber mackintosh, as Walten Williams narrates.
The Taals crater in the Philippines shows a diameter of 6 233 feet north to south and 7 346 feet east to west with a rim height between 426 and 1 050 feet. Inside are two hot pools the yellow and green lakes and a fifty foot active cone that emits steam and gas. The smaller lake shoots water bubbles, oiling and colors the surface while a smoky vapor plume rises at night. The 1754 eruption began May 14 and lasted until December 1 destroying towns in Laguna de Bombon including Sala Lipa Tanauan and Taal per Manila Times.
In Vallery-Stadot’s Life of Pasteur the scientist endures war’s misery but stays true to his work. A fierce resolve to redeem France drives him to vow that every future book will bear the mark of revenge. His aim is to lift France’s name in science and exhaust himself in its service.
A fragment notes a reporter quote about the presidency possibly for sale. It cites Senator Lothman and a London journal as sources. The text references Chicago Tribune in a speculative remark.
Public notice states that Arthur Poorman master in chancery of Clark county will sell at public vendue on January 18 1911 at the east door of the Marshall Illinois courthouse the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 20 township 12 north range 12 west and the east 41 3 7 acres of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 20 township 12 north range 12 west Clark county Illinois subject to Martha Smith dower and homestead terms require half cash with six month balance secured by notes and mortgage. sale proceeds to be applied per the decree entered November 26 1910 in the case Beulah Plew et al by Charles Asher guardian.
An advertisement claims stomach health fixes skin and eyes using Miona tablets. It asserts gas and heartburn come from bad food, causing bad blood and complexion, with a Kansas woman’s testimonial and a price of 50 cents per large box from Keifer Drug Co.
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