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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
8
A garbled passage discusses French makers setting standards in children’s clothing with emphasis on fabric quality, patterns, and collars. It notes replicas of European styles and the care in stitching and finish, reflecting fashion trends and production practices of the period.
The Nassau Street corner property on Broadway and Thirty-second Street sold for about 1 1/2 million dollars yielding a price around 3375 per square foot. The site fronts Thirty-second Street with Broadway and Sixth Avenue and lies near Pennsylvania Station. Nearby developments include the McAlpin hotel under construction and Gimbel’s store, boosting the area’s prominence.
The 95 year old Mrs Jane Rohrbach of Selinsgrove Pa marks her birthday with a unique tradition firing a shot and hitting a half dollar at a birthday party. She enjoys daily target shooting, housework, fried potatoes coffee and a routine that has persisted since childhood. Property valued at about 8000 dollars is listed in Punch and Quendatse with a noted annual value.
An aged inmate, Lynn Anderson, long associated with Union County’s home, is celebrated for a lifetime of hard work. The article recounts her life since childhood at the county home, her family’s hardships, and her plans to move to the new Union County home near Monroe.
After a twelve year dispute the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denies the defendants appeal and awards Mrs. Mary Patton Hudson of Cincinnati undisputed possession of 1100 acres in Putnam county. The court orders recompense for mining about 640000 tons of coal from the disputed tract. The Putnam circuit court previously ruled in favor of Hudson.
John Noland of near Junction City unearthed a mound while leveling land for wheat. He uncovered several well preserved skeletons and skulls with artifacts, suggesting a natural mound later used as burial ground by unknown early inhabitants.
The article outlines mid sized fans as the season’s ideal, featuring white and pale hues with delicate floral hand painting and Bruges lace edging. It notes gauze designs for young girls, ostrich feather fronds with mother of pearl sticks, and tassels. It also describes an opera or theater receptacle bag in brocade with ninon lining and silk fringe.
The article describes small bronze leather boxes for thread spools needles and thimbles. Some hold a row of four or five spools while others contain black silk and white thread. Edges are bound with narrow ribbon or silk braid and boxes hinge with ribbon bindings.
A long Republican power struggle in Illinois spurs calls for fresh leadership. Backers urge J J Brown from New York born 1862 to lead as Governor, citing his law career, public service, and reform stance. Brown’s rise hinges on party unity and voter fatigue with Chicago-centric governance.
A short ad appears in the local paper with fading text about a sale or service. The readable fragment hints at a promotional message and contact details likely for a business or product.
Columbus Ohio reports on advertising claims for Peruna remedy. The article lists ingredients such as golden seal Cedron seed cubebs stone root and describes perceived benefits for mucous membranes nasal catarrh kidneys bladder nerves dropsy and digestion.
The piece argues against strict filing order in Illinois political candidacies. It criticizes prioritizing early filings as unjust and unscriptural, urging a candidate of strength and moral authority to unite public opinion and uphold both Scripture and state history.
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