Herald Leads Clark County Papers in Circulation
The Herald reports a larger circulation than any other Clark County newspaper, highlighting its dominant presence in local news.
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
7
The Herald reports a larger circulation than any other Clark County newspaper, highlighting its dominant presence in local news.
Announcement lists Tate as Republican hopeful for State Senator in the 34th District and John R. Hamilton for the 4th District, both subject to Republican primary votes. Parker Shields of Charleston, Ml appears in the notices.
The Illinois Supreme Court last Thursday ruled the new commission form of city government constitutional. The piece notes political maneuvering by Chicago figures, a Lincoln Protective League campaign in the south, and commentary on limited legislative prospects with a Republican president, Democratic House, and mixed Senate.
President Taft and a message accompanying the tariff board report on Schedule K were presented to Congress on Wednesday. The document notes prohibitory duties on many glass products and wool imports, urges immediate revision, and recommends materially reducing rates on wools and woolens to allow cheaper substitutes and adjust protection.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Mundy and Mrs S A Amu at a Wednesday event. A daughter Dhani and Ganttore appear in garbled form. Branh returned from a place, referenced as three year old, with unclear ages and relations. No coherent event or clear identities.
The article extols General C. R. Edwards and Colonel George W. Goethals for their roles in uplifting the Philippines. Edwards, as chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs, is praised for guiding education, sanitation, and economic progress, with McNary mortality drops and rising wages noted. It lauds American governance improving Moros and Igorots and predicts vast future trade with the islands.
A fragment discusses Congress mileage allowances of 3 to 20 cents per mile, covering rail and Pullman costs, dining, and other services. It questions whether mileage bonuses inflated expenses and affected salaries, noting a proposed $7600 annual pay and concerns over partisan mileage use.
Readable words mention Abe and a quick mention of a feller at work. Text appears as fragmented rural dialogue with limited identifiable facts or events.
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