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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
2
Classified advertising 7.44 cents a line per insertion with a 25 cent minimum. Cards of thanks 25 cents. Lodge or society resolutions on a member’s death 100 dollars. Announcements with admission fees charged at 7.15 cents per line. All publications subject to editorial revision. Herald office promises best job printing and fair prices.
Advertisement argues for constant newspaper ads to support local stores. It asserts daily effort builds town values and keeps streets lively, noting window displays alone cannot replace news ads for reaching readers.
An increasing number of farm boys enroll in agricultural colleges seeking longer courses. High land prices push farmers to learn modern science for every farming branch to maximize every acre’s production.
Road construction from a country center into distant districts brings social and economic transformation. It lowers freight costs, connects farmers to modern life, boosts store traffic, invites social events, and strengthens churches. The reformer path contrasts with hardened past, urging better living.
Notice to all Cony for advertisements should reach the Marshall Herald office by Monday. The paper guarantees receipt by that time and asks advertisers to help serve them. Signed by Harry B Potter.
James B Dolson of Pimento Indiana died February 7 1920 age 77 years 8 months and 14 days He was a physician surgeon Mason Odd Fellows and member of the Grand Army of the Republic He is survived by his wife two sisters and many relatives The notice also includes court actions and administrator notices for Clark County Illinois and Marshall detailing attachments estates and final settlements with dates and names of executors and attorneys
James H Peck born Casey December 16 1864 died Marshall January 27 1920 aged 65 years 1 month 18 days. He married Martha Siverly in 1891 and had one child Herman. In 1911 he married Sylvia Brahany producing Helen. Survived by wife two children Herman of Indianapolis Hysn o of Marshall and two stepchildren Isorge Brahany of Indianapolis and Mrs Elgin Adams of Terre Haute plus aged mother three brothers Rice id Bal and one sister Mary all of Marshall. He belonged for years to the First Methodist church. Funeral January 29 at the Methodist church with interment in Marshall cemetery.
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