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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
2
The Herald notes a volatile postwar market with price breaks on stock and grain amid peace rumors. Analysts cite speculation and profit motives driving swings as traders anticipate readjustment, urging protection of home markets and expansion of foreign demand as soldiers return to civilian production.
The article argues Germany seeks peace terms that would benefit Germany while harming Russia and Europe. It suggests peace could consolidate Middle Europe under German dominance, weaken France, and leave Britain with naval rivalry, while the United States remains complacent.
In earlier years when a youth was sent to college it was believed he pursued one of three learned professions law medicine or theology or an educational career. Predicting success or failure depended on mood and disposition and warnings of danger or spoiling were discussed.
The article notes a shift in Yale enrollments from professions such as law medicine ministry and education toward active business, engineering and manufacturing. It compares 1904 and 1916 figures showing growing interest in technical and mercantile studies while professional paths remain sizable, signaling a broader educational drift of the era. It highlights larger gains in engineering and manufacturing enrollments and suggests a national pattern across institutions.
The article notes a rising "back to the farm" trend among city residents with moderate means who buy farms. It argues that farm labor is still scarce, hurting output and raising prices, and stresses restoring human labor to farms as key to reducing living costs and stabilizing nationwide prosperity.
Charles Wasson, a coal mine operator in Harrisburg, sues the railway company for 5368 000 in damages claiming the line’s neglect failed to provide adequate cars to handle mine traffic. The suit alleges the railway’s lax service damaged his operations and profits.
A parent recalls two children suffering a bout of croup three weeks ago. After administering Foley’s Honey and Tar before bedtime, both children recovered by next morning with all cough and croup signs gone. The note claims the medicine is sold everywhere.
The Herald switches to a cash-in-advance plan starting Feb 1 with all subscribers notified of their balances as of Jan 1 1917. Renewals rise and errors from the old system are being corrected. Subscriptions not prepaid will be discontinued after Feb 1 to avoid service interruption.
The article notes a shift as commoners rise to top posts in Europe, citing Lloyd George and Briand as examples. It highlights Leon and Napoleon as precedents in military advancement from humble origins, with Zimmemann as Germany’s first foreign minister from outside the nobility.
R Fy Hall of Mabo Virginia reports a 15 year bronchial cough and throat irritation improved by Foley's Honey and Tar. After one bottle, the cough ceased. Sold everywhere.
A youth from Ronkonkoma, Fred Hoffman, engaged a heron during a battle with a bird standing on one leg asleep. He attempted to carry it but the bird cried out, turned its eye, and was finally captured and caged after the try.
The Secular League in the Pythian Temple draws preachers, priests, professors and public figures to debate religion and philosophy. Speakers face sharp post-lecture cross-examination, with skeptics and atheists present to challenge each claim.
A compact recipe roundup describes making two candied treats. One uses sugar syrup and walnuts with vanilla, cooked to a hard ball then folded with beaten egg whites to form squares. The other creates a cream filling to form walnut topped date fillings, rolled in sugar.
A vintage advertisement promises relief for a hacking cough and cold symptoms using pine balsams and antiseptic properties. It urges readers to buy Dr King s New Discovery at the druggist for six cents.
The Illinois Anti-Saloon League shifts focus to a statewide dry referendum, alarming General Assembly members. Senate leaders back county option, House members split, delaying a quick resolution. FP Scott McBride asserts the referendum, requiring majority in both houses and the governor’s signature, would go before voters in fall 1918 with timing set by the legislature.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an old advertisement mentioning Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Foley’s Pills and Cathartic Tablets. It references Chicago and Rol es Co and a trial package with 5 cents, with scattered phrases about coughs colds and croup. No clear event or outcome.
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