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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1921
Page
8
A reader notes bed spreads offer easy laundering and reasonable prices, suggesting quilts may be unnecessary. The message praises complete sets, reliable quality, and full bed size options, implying practical choices for bedding.
Elegant spring blouses described in embroidery and beading with both tailored and plain styles. Fabrics include Georgette crepe de chine voile organdies and crisply finished pieces. Offered at prewar prices for immediate sale.
Illinois courts were blocked from halting Interstate Commerce Commission rate orders. The ruling allows railroads to raise freight rates by 40 percent and passenger rates to 3.6 cents a mile, despite state utilities efforts to restore the old 2 cent 2 mile rate. Springfield. Chicago. Springfield.
Springfield report says the Illinois Election Commissioners Association outlined reforms for primary election laws. Officers were elected including Basil Ogg as president, with committees named to lobby and adjust rules on polling hours absentee voting and hospital voting. The article notes rent relief, rent profiteering concerns, and a Lincoln memorial proposal for Metamora with the Woodford courthouse.
Eight Marshall business men joined Charleston for the Associated Advertising Clubs of the Wabash Valley fourth quarterly conference. Charles Orbison of Indianapolis opened with Is There a Business Depression. Demonstrations on Window Lighting Window Trimming and Window Signs highlighted the program along with luncheon and talks.
The Marshall Civic Club will meet at the courthouse on Monday evening at 7 30 with all Marshall ladies invited. Officers say several plans will be laid that aim to benefit the community.
John Claypool died yesterday at his son George's home northwest of Marshall after a period of ill health. He had been living in Michigan but recently returned to Clark county.
William McDaniel, manager of the New Archer hotel, was arrested Monday for operating a gaming house. He was bound to $1,600 bond to appear before the county court at its next session, Seymour Hurst signing the bond.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the sudden death of Allen Irwin and illness and death of their mother and sister. Special thanks to the Misses Inglish and Noakes for singing and the floral offerings.
State of Illinois Clark County Marshall notice to heirs that on March 7 plaintiffs administratrix Cora Walker will file final report in county court. She seeks discharge from duties and invites heirs to appear and contest if desired.
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