John McNutt Seeks Circuit Judge Post
John McNutt, judge of the City Court of Mattoon, announces candidacy for Circuit Judge subject to Republican primary decision.
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
2
John McNutt, judge of the City Court of Mattoon, announces candidacy for Circuit Judge subject to Republican primary decision.
Vandalia resident and Illinois Supreme Court member William M. Farmer announces candidacy for renomination subject to the Democratic primary.
The piece reflects on William Jennings Bryan’s fall from political grace as Secretary of State and national figure. It contrasts past criticism with current results, citing a New York Tribune view and a National Press Club speech showing his defeated, self-doubtful tone. It questions whether his early promise as a reformer and orator endures.
A contemporary naval report argues that surrender is rare in modern combat and ships often remain afloat after being crippled. It cites the Indomitable and Bluecher encounter in the North Sea, where a second torpedo sank a damaged Bluecher, while Arethusa chased and left survivors.
Six foreign post offices operated in Beirut until October 1, 1914, using diverse stamps and rules from Austria, Germany, Britain, Russia, France, and the Turkish system. Currency differences, parcel limits, and discount stamps created confusion for customers and carriers alike.
The piece critiques free will offerings used by evangelists and highlights Pastor Russell. It notes widely circulated sermons, newspaper use, and large voluntary contributions, while contrasting open, free access to his lectures with the absence of admission fees. It questions motive and effect of the advertising campaign.
William McMillan, a British landowner near Mombasa, runs Juja Farm and Mua Farm with 600 native workers. He describes water buffalo as the most dangerous hunted game and notes rhinos, lions, elephants and other species on his estates. The farms sit 5,500 feet up on the Mua escarpment about 825 miles from Mombasa.
The account discusses ships and crews showing courage even when crippled. It notes wooden ships sinking in action and commanders fighting to the end. It argues a ship is never fully out of action until it is actually sinking, citing a shell that stopped the Lion in the North Sea.
The piece rails at a frivolous civilization while praising wartime resolve. It contrasts France as decadent yet determined with a pampered Germany, noting pensions and insurance as anti fitness. The author suggests social philosophers should learn from the human race amid the grim six months of war.
A dialogue about adopting vegetarian living as a cost saver. A friendly adviser suggests the couple become vegetarians, while a worried woman questions how to persuade John to trade beefsteak for vegetables and quit liquor and tobacco.
Advertisement text extols Foley Cathartic Tablets as a dependable laxative. It claims a constipated condition invites disease and urges readers to use the product sold by all druggists. The passage reflects early 20th century health journalism promoting laxatives.
A rogue rhino from nearby brush charged through Saja Farm garden injuring a native laborer as it trampled beds and attacked an overseer before a huntsman shot the animal. The scene ends with the farm in turmoil and local danger reported.
Lorraine Kennedy left for Essex Missouri to handle business interests. Musgrave, past 86 and a village pioneer, is highlighted. Arthur Newlin Roy Hash and Charles Hayes joined the West Union lodge rites. A Wabash flyer page recalls a turbulent week start and a seething waterfront scene with torn boats and moored vessels.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds grippe bronchial coughs and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It claims trial packages sent to readers who enclose five vents and mail to Foley Gas Chicago Illinois via local druggists.
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