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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
2
Classified notices list rates for obituary poetry not published and lodge resolutions at one dollar. Entertainment announcements with admission fees priced at six cents per line. Communications subject to editorial revision. The Herald proclaims larger circulation than any Clark County newspaper.
Town and township collectors enter the race for the Republican primary. Kenneth Black seeks the Marshall township collector post, C. H. Mack Robson also pursues the same seat, while Herman Saiter declares candidacy for Wabash Township collector, all subject to party primary decisions.
In a rural exhortation the author warns neighbors to act like a fire crew with buckets and wet rags, urging immediate readiness to defend homes and stockyards from windblown embers. The piece likens inaction to a farmer delaying preparation despite evident danger and weather patterns.
The president favors independence for the Philippine Islands in less than two years and not more than four. Senator Clarke seeks to amend the Jones bill to that effect, arguing independence should come regardless of readiness. Critics warn a rushed exit could undermine stability and economic investments.
A public letter reveals the president changing his mind on tariff policy and endorsing a tariff commission. He argues protection remains unconstitutional unless a commission proves otherwise, while warning Congress would be bound by the constitutional oath if protection is justified. The piece weighs the political implications for Democratic principles and Republican aims.
The text argues the United States must protect Indians by safe control and that Congress should recall how often it has set and later changed dates for when Indians could manage their own affairs.
A parable about Daniel Cummins on a Ozarks farm who avoids a washed out road by going around. A visitor calculates the time lost over twenty years, claiming 4160 hours, then Daniel muses that he would not be older had the road been repaired.
A tribute reflects on a bygone era praising a fearless farming community and their enduring legacy in agricultural service and resilience. The piece honors collective effort, hard work, and steadfast character shaping local history.
The article recalls Lady Inglis describing Lucknow siege youngsters who play under fire and grow fearless. Children often join farming and trench view duty, with many kept as mascots by soldiers. A wounded boy grieves for his toy lamb, inspiring Tommee Atkins and others to craft more lambs for hospital solace.
A juror excuses himself in Wabash Indiana claiming he must repay a debt before a departing debtor. The judge dismisses him in a cold tone. The piece notes Henry Ford is reportedly sick at heart and references large cash figures.
The article argues for expanding the militia and national guard to about 125,000 active troops, suggesting it would be simpler to double the force and re enlist discharged militiamen with new recruits to reach a half million. It frames the militia as preparedness for normal and abnormal times.
The article records Admiral Dewey advocating a naval strength capable of beating any adversary. Critics doubt the stance and fear it implies readiness to fight the whole world. The piece views the thesis as aiming for a navy prepared for any occasion facing the United States.
A long excerpt surveys support for civil service retirement schemes and age based dismissal standards, warning against arbitrary limits. It shifts to war preparation impacts, Alsace region notes, marriage trends, Esperanto as a lingua franca for belligerents, neutrality, and a collage of historical and contemporary allusions.
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, promising to dissolve gravel cure diabetes and rheumatic issues, with a two month supply and mail delivery from Dr Eli W Ball of St. Louis.
Abe Martin notes many men are called clever savers as they fund an auto. He warns that leaving home’s gentle influence leads to bad company and poor judgment.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Pills benefit those with back or side pain stiff muscles rheumatic aches and kidney trouble symptoms such as puffiness under the eyes and sleep disturbances. It asserts widespread effectiveness and mentions availability in stores.
By order of the Clark County Court Cora Baird administratrix will sell at public auction on February 26 next between 10 AM and 4 PM at the east door of the Marshall courthouse the real estate of S D Quick deceased including a described lot and undivided half interests with one half of west portion. Cash due on day of sale.
Lillie Haddix administers the estate of Samuel Haddix of Clark County Illinois. She will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the March term on the first Monday in March to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly, dated January 6 1916.
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