Herald Tops Clark County Circulation
The Herald reports a larger circulation than any other Clark County newspaper, indicating its dominant market reach and reader base.
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
6
The Herald reports a larger circulation than any other Clark County newspaper, indicating its dominant market reach and reader base.
The Scott Expedition led by Captain Robert I Scott perished after reaching the South Pole area in 1911-12. Five men advanced toward the pole while three were left behind. the final record details the deaths of Scott Wilson Oates Bowers and Evans and discusses the termination of the search efforts.
Message to the public reflects the final days of Robert F. Scott and his team amid a deadly Antarctic gale. The notes reveal hardship, resolve, and recognition of duty as the English expedition confronted fate and hoped for support for survivors left behind.
Governor F. Dunne stated he would not address state patronage until March 1. Observers interpreted this as an effort to keep patronage discussions separate from the contest for the two U.S. Senate seats.
Twenty years after the Chicago World’s Fair, motor travel flourishes with over a million cars in service in the United States and about 300 carmakers and parts firms. By 1913 roughly one car serves every two hundred people as trucks replace horses and autos become a familiar sight in cities.
Senator Beall of Alton introduced a unusual bill in the state senate requiring all bachelors to pay a yearly tax of 100 dollars. The tax would go to the township of residence and apply to unmarried men under 32 unless proven unfit for marriage to the satisfaction of the assessor.
Senator Ettleson proposes a bill to cap retail prices for school books, claiming publishers gain a monopoly after adoption by a school board. The measure lists maximum prices for readers spelling books and factors like samples and publisher bonds to ensure quality.
The Senate backs a single-term proposal while the House Judiciary Committee plans action aimed at Roosevelt Taft and indirectly at Wilson. The House ignores the Senate resolution, leaving the issue to the next Congress and likely ending the effort.
Woodrow Wilson was elected president of the United States last Wednesday after extended congressional action. The final confirmation was delayed and required last minute touches by Congress before the result was certified.
The National Federation of Post Office Clerks opposes one cent letter postage. They warn of a projected 70 million dollar first class mail deficit that could hinder parcel post growth and the postal savings bank. Oscar F. Nelson argues mail orders drive the push and that benefits would not reach ordinary citizens.
The article notes that small businesses multiply faster than population, with failures reaching historic levels. Bradstreet's reports more than doubling of concerns over 30 years, and the 1890s to 1908 period shows high failure rates, especially among small concerns, while overall years remain prosperous.
The state legislature last week debated a proposed constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators. Lee O Neil Browne, of precious memory, cast the sole vote against the proposition.
Four to five grafting legislators are arrested in West Virginia amid a senatorial election scandal. Progressive candidate William Seymour Edwards faces bribery accusations. Meanwhile Vincent Astor, heir to seventy five million, plans a New York farm as an agricultural experiment station to perform scientific tests for public service.
The piece notes Hamilton Lewis fading in the senate race as Democrat support drops while Sherman gains ground. It suggests Republicans could bridge factions by offering olive branches to the Progressives, enabling St Herman to win the long term and Funk the short term. This would heal party rifts.
A large representative conference including bankers clubs teachers farmers and Civic groups in Illinois approved a new school bill. The measure would fund vocational and preparatory courses, reimburse rural and village schools for program costs, and enable joint county rural and town efforts to hire supervisory teachers.
A request to the conference secretary Mr W G Evans at Central Trust 119 S Clark St Chicago asks for further information on proposed statewide legislation to improve conditions and outlines the need to secure and present the bill text.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. Claims the first dose helps and guarantees refunds if not cured with testimonials from J R Wells Floydada Texas and Carl V Taubeneck Ady.
Homer Snyder works in Terre Baute Blanche Berkeley returns from a visit to Indianapolis Filéay Rev Kettling leads a revival at Dolson The community welcomes Mr Scott as editor of the Herald Rev Haase to pastor Five Points church for the coming year Carrie Cleaver Andrew dies in Kansas remembered by older residents who taught here in the mid sixties
A drug advertisement urges readers to try Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor for those who are weak run down or unable to work. It guarantees satisfaction with each bottle and cites Carl V Taubeneck as the seller.
An old man with a young wife prompts speculation that wealth may trump prudence. The adage suggests the disparity signals more dollars than sense.
By order of the Clark County Court Ellen English administratrix with will annexed for Daniel D English deceased will sell at public sale on March 8 or 9 1913 at the east door of the Marshall Court House Clark County Illinois The sale covers the described land in township 11 north range 10 west and the northeast quarter of section 1 township 11 north range 11 west with terms including one half cash on day of sale and the balance in six months secured by mortgage and personal security.
A testimonial from Brice Crawford of Niagara Ro describes Dr King’s New Discovery improving a sick boy’s throat and cold symptoms. The ad urges readers to buy the remedy at Carl V Taubineck’s store.
A historical testimonial claims Doan’s Kidney Pills cured a patient permanently and promotes widespread sale. The notice cites a 1907 era endorsement by Dean B. Kidneys and mentions Foster Milburn Co and Butler catalog.
L L L Miller of Norfolk and N W Ry Co recommends Foley Kidney Pills. They report satisfactory results and endorse their use for kidney trouble. City Drug Store carries them.
Executor Henry Stroh of Clark County Illinois announces appointment for the estate of George W Spangler. He will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall at the April Term first Monday to adjust claims and settle debts. Creditors are urged to attend and present claims.
A steamship Off Altastad near Cuba faced danger as a physician aboard, Dr Ernestus O G Kahr, ordered immediate surgery for Murray’s arm. The urgent operation used wireless signals to coordinate aid and the crew prepared for incision and wound dressing aboard the vessel.
Before using Hall's Hair Renewer the subject had unruly hair that stood in every direction. After applying the product, hair stayed in place, scalp appeared clean and healthy, hair grew faster, and there was no dandruff or color change observed.
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