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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as the simplest best laxative to prevent and relieve the blues from constipation. The claim targets men women and children and invites trial at Keifer Drug Co Rexall Store.
The United States formally asks belligerents to agree to humane submarine warfare rules under which armed merchant ships would be denied entry to American ports unless treated as warships. Secretary Lansing announced the note to all powers, stating no new binding principles unless adopted.
President Wilson picks Youl Brandefis of Boston for Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Brandeis. The choice, disclosed Friday, shocks official circles as Brandeis alternative names circulate. Brandefis, a Harvard-educated lawyer active in public life, gained prominence during the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation in Congress.
Naval Lieutenant Wenninger of the German submarine recounts how his crew avoided capture near the east coast of England. The sub became entangled in a wire net while evading five torpedo boats and a pursuing steamer, remaining submerged for hours before freeing the craft and returning to the surface at dusk.
Roses carnations and orchids last longer with sugar in water and a quick stem seal by flame or hot water. Fresh water daily and trimming ends under water extend life for carnations chrysanthemums peonies. A Lancashire anecdote about a rich, grave man and his secret laughed grandchild.
A garbled OCR passage notes a figure named Watko Severnithe pursuing education. It mentions travel seven miles daily to attend a Glebe school, with Paes referenced and a young person’s effort to obtain schooling. The text is fragmented and unclear about dates or outcomes.
An analysis of the influence wielded by the wives of the president, vice president, and cabinet officers. The article traces this unseen, informal power from Andrew Jackson’s era to modern times, noting how these women shape policy through social means and personal networks. It recalls the Eaton affair and Jackson’s stance against wives ruling his administration.
A fragmented note discusses waterproofing matches for emergencies. It mentions dipping half-lengths in solution, drying on a surface, and sealing with wax or shellac to improve water resistance. The text references alcohol thinning, drying times, and leaving treated matches submerged without spoilage.
Turks near Hesperus amuse themselves by tossing raw meat for fish hawks to snatch in midair. The birds dive for the meat and carry it away toward their young.
A traveler notes Christmas day in the Finnish town of Tornea lasts just three hours. He recalls spending last Christmas there waking at sunrise to open presents and reading his Christmas math before breakfast.
A snappy line from the Atlanta Journal jokes that some folks act cheap about salvation, claiming St Peter might let them into heaven because they once paid fifty cents for a fifteen cent church social supper.
Brief amusement column notes that Belle and Barbara are not blood relatives despite a platonic, humorous exchange. The dialogue emphasizes social boundaries and friendly curiosity in a lighthearted tone.
A brief quotation from Houston Pess defines pessimism as a limited mental view that leads people to expect evils that ultimately do not occur. The remark highlights a skeptical view of negative forecasting in human thought.
Captain Joseph M. Locke recalls a proposal for a state military academy system with cadets chosen by exam, guided by a governor and board of visitors. Dayton opened the Ohio academy but funds ran out in year three. officers and West Point like regulations were used, cadets received commissions in state militia, and federal support was proposed but failed.
Marshall blacksmith W. Houk testifies to kidney relief after a strain while shoeing horses. He reports nightly pains, frequent urination, and back trouble resolved by Dean's Kidney Pills. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.
The supreme court upheld the income tax, prompting expectations of a larger revenue and possible reforms. Last year 267,515 individuals paid federal income tax, with distribution across income brackets from under 75 000 to over 200 000.
W W Campbell director of Lick Observatory reports to University of California president that two new solar systems travel through space at 175 miles per second with dim, distant structures. He proposes Magellanic clouds may be isolated cosmic units, separate from our Milky Way, racing through space beyond the visible universe.
A well dressed man visiting Justice Henry T. Griggs recalls a seven year old transformation from drunken tramp to wealthy cotton merchant. He credits a hymn played at Griggs home for sparking his reform and asks for his name to remain undisclosed.
In the divorce action Mrs Emma G. Bullis versus Dr M. C. Bullis of Washington the doctor described wiring his wife's bedroom door to a battery and buzzer worn on his neck. He said the device alerted him when the door opened or closed. The report notes electrical merchants promote such attachments for spouses who return late and slip in quietly.
Large sheets of carbon paper for transferring embroidery and other patterns available at the Herald office.
The Terre Haute Star claims robust metropolitan coverage with AP reporting and daily market summaries while the Marshall Herald touts its Clark county focus with home news and special articles. It emphasizes broad readership, liberal subscriptions, and extensive local content across both papers.
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