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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
9
The page fragment references obituaries and poetry while discussing local tax and liquor politics, court actions, and notable figures such as Leopold II. It notes a Texas snowstorm, Alabama weather, and a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting saloon leadership fears. The mix reflects a busy newspaper page with political and cultural notes.
The article outlines a heated controversy surrounding Rector Torp and the university consistory after a preliminary report on Cook's claim provoked angry reactions. It notes broad public and scientific responses, with Western climbers and Copenhagen to decide the pole debate.
Thirty eight University of Chicago students were scammed by a bogus firm named the Arizona Irrigation Company. They paid $125 a month for three months of supposed irrigation work in Arizona, securing contracts that promised wages totaling $14 250 but offered no real employment. Fred M Walker and Paul Gardner promoted the scheme, advertising in the Daily Maroon for workers to plant onions around potatoes to supposedly aid irrigation.
Estate of Phebe Ellen Carpenter in Clark county Illinois appoints administrator. Notice to creditors and claimants to appear at Clark County Court in Marshall for February term first Monday next to adjust claims and settle debts. Dated December 20 1909.
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