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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
2
The piece discusses the Reed amendment to the postal supply bill banning liquor transport into dry states. It weighs political support and opposition from prohibitionists brewers and federal enforcement costs. It questions the amendment’s effect on national prohibition and the wets versus dries dynamic.
The piece describes breadline protests by New York women who say wages keep pace with work but prices for staples like potatoes bread cabbage and onions have risen beyond reach. They appeal to the president noting the crushing cost of living makes a living wage insufficient and urges action to restore the American standard of living.
The report notes rising food prices and falling real incomes as hundreds of women convene at city hall calling for a $1,000,000 food relief appropriation. Rent, light and fuel costs squeeze families, feeding fears of growing hopelessness and potential lawlessness.
A minority Senate Finance Committee report condemns Democratic mismanagement of revenue and spending. It cites $40 million yearly in new offices, $35 million Alaska railway, $20 million fertilizer plant, $11 million armor plant, $50 million ship purchases, and a costly Mexican expedition. The piece argues for strict economy, warns of indirect tax burdens, and claims a $50 million deficit despite Treasury clever bookkeeping.
The Supreme Court ruled the Dunre deep waterway act constitutional overturning Sangamon circuit court which found it unconstitutional for not defining a deep waterway. Justices said eight feet depth meets current needs as a minimum and legislative discretion remains, noting the $5 million bond and $80 million constitutional limit allow future deeper projects if needed.
A vintage advertisement extols Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and childhood bladder issues. It offers $1.00 mail order, two months of treatment per bottle, testimonials available, and lists Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis and druggists nationwide as sellers.
A reflective forecast verse celebrates spring coming to farms and trades. The piece mentions farmers planning crops, the coming plow work, gardeners preparing beds, and townsfolk awaiting milder days with hints of spring chores and preparations.
A nationwide drive against pork projects highlights a $13.81 million public buildings appropriation with Illinois earmarks in the first district totaling 40 000 at Aledo 2000 at Alton 10500 at Bata via 65500 at Charleston 95000 at East St Louis 20000 at Geneseo 45000 at Hoopeston 10000 at Jerseyville 40000 at Marion 10000 at Metropolis 10000 at Mt Carmel 50000 at Olney 10000 at Paxton 3000 at Rock Island 20000 at Savannah 10000 at Taylorville 10000.
The U S department of agriculture explains the waterfowl closed season Feb 1 to Sep 6 each year. Open seasons vary by state with a three and a half month maximum. in Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri the waterfowl season runs Sept 16 to Dec 31. It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl outside these times and violators face prosecution within three years of the offense.
Foley's Honey and Tar relieves tickling throat and hoarseness and controls croup. A popular family medicine sold everywhere.
Frederick J. Haskin notes from London that amid the Falaba sinking the Philadelphia carried women passengers of many nations. He describes British women driving buses and doing factory work, farming, and household duties, proving their essential role and evolving status in the war effort. The piece questions how these shifts will shape women’s minds after the conflict.
The House approved a sweeping prohibition measure 319 to 72 to bar liquor imports into states banning alcohol. It also bars liquor advertising through the mails in prohibition states as a rider to the post office bill. President Wilson is expected to sign within a week.
Classified item describes large sheets of carbon paper used for treastarring and transferring embroidery and other patterns as advertised by the Herald Office.
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