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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
7
Rail timetable fragment lists east and west bound trains with numbers and times. Indicates Big Four route segments including north south connections and various departures such as 1:08 am and 9:58 am with several post meridiem instances.
Fragmentary ad copy promises insurance on farm and city property from top companies at low rates. It urges readers to write or call Cole & Cole in Marshall Illinois for terms. The garbled text names the firms and location, implying a local agency promoting policy options.
Marshall citizen Mrs Jana Thacker reports severe backache bearing down pains blurred sight and fatigue due to disordered kidneys. After using one family member's Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Harlan's Drug Store she says a complete cure occurred in five weeks and praises the product as the best kidney medicine. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A historic survey notes Britain’s past sieges from 1797 to earlier Dutch raids and Napoleon, but asserts the current war marks the first time hostile forces threaten English shores directly. It argues sea power and the empire’s wooden walls held firm for centuries while the current bombardment shakes peaceful home life.
The Texas wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder complaints including diabetes rheumatism and back problems. A one dollar mail order bottle promises a two month treatment with testimonials available from Dr E W Hall at 2926 Olive St Saint Louis MO. Sold by drug stores.
The display features a white ratine and crepe de chine boudoir costume with a peachblow silk lining and a pink rose appliqué collar. A Cubist gown named négligee resembles a glorified kimono in white crepe de chine with antique lace inset and tassels, paired with matching caps.
Street costumes and evening wraps highlight animal skin details such as kolinaki beaver seal skunk and monkey fur. Deep brown beaver and fur trims frame coats and hats with harmony across collars cuffs and hat brims reflecting a fashion trend.
The piece describes basques paired with separate skirts in new season outfits. It notes white organdie garments gathered at the waist, a flaring collar finished with moire ribbon, and a trend toward shorter skirts. It mentions buttoned street boots with curved heels and dainty dancing boots, often contrasting materials.
An odorless colorless tapioca glue is prepared by mixing with cold water then heating and stirring. It makes a paste for gluing wood leather or paper and can be used for scrapbooks or photographs with a splash of water added if too thick.
The Wabash river is reported frozen in places and safe for teams in spots though the Hutsonville ferry continues operating. Ike Durrette, a Hutsonville bootlegger, was fined $400 and sentenced to 30 days in jail at Robinson last Friday. Pearl Nidey of Vincennes Ind. died Thursday. body sent for burial in the local cemetery. A three year old daughter of Charles Kinney and wife escaped a fire when her dress ignited, her father saving her with burns to his hands and arms.
An old advertising blurb features Dr J T R Neal of Greenville South Carolina touting Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney ailments backache rheumatism and bladder issues. The ad promises a price of 600 and one dollar after. It notes availability from all druggists.
Work on a new two mile banked auto speedway oval began in Chicago to host the first 500 mile race on June 19. The project promises world class speed with turns banked for near 100 mph and attracts many internationally famous drivers. Some speak of ambition to do good while others aim to make good.
Florence Tate known as the smallest woman in Illinois died at her mother Mrs. Sarah Tate’s Granite City home Tuesday at 45 after a three week illness. Born in Flora to Samuel and the Tate family, she declined a $100 a week circus contract for religious reasons, eldest of six children with unusually large parents and siblings.
The village of Kansas has advertised for bids to construct its water system. Miss Ethel Turner of Webb City Iowa visited Mr and Mrs A C McHenry Friday. Over 10000 dollars worth of stock was slaughtered in Douglas county last week due to foot and mouth disease. Invitations are out for the wedding of Theresa Gertrude Pinnell to Charles F Mullins both of Westfield on December 24. A letter from Mrs Cora Tindall of Pueblo Colo received by James Dawson yesterday said her father W M Sandy died in Pueblo Dec 5 from injuries in a runaway the day before.
A colossal barn on W H Jones 1800 acre Dugger area farm is under construction. When finished it will house 400 cattle, measure 365 feet by 240 feet, and sit atop a basement cement base built with three carloads of cement. An adjoining silo stores 200000 tons of ensilaged corn from 145 acres. The silo may set another size record.
By order of Clark County Court Illinois the administratrix of John H Edwards deceased seeks leave to sell real estate on January 16 1915 at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. The property is the undivided half interest in Section 20 along with 48 acres more or less in Town 9N Range 12W with one acre carved out. Terms require half cash at sale and half in six months with 7 percent interest or all cash by purchaser option. Signed December 11 1914 Elizabeth Baker admix and attorney Wm T Hollenbeck.
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