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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
14
The article blends vivid scenes of Eastern spa culture with anecdotes of high stakes gambling at Monte Carlo. It retells medieval like bath rituals, urban life contrasts, and a miscellany of 19th and early 20th century curiosities. It inventories notable wins in casinos, records of public life, and evolving social habits.
A minister praises raspberry jam at a Saturday supper, provoking Horatio and Angie to rebuke him for praising a batch their godmother doubted. Horatio reveals the twins feared food scraps for lunch and accuses others of benefiting from the jam, ending with a plan to use it for church ser vices.
The text describes Catharine Parr as Henry VIII’s sixth wife with emphasis on charm over intellect. It recounts her rumored arrest for heresy, her clever flattery to reconcile with Henry, and an episode where she allegedly drove officers away with curses and threats.
A neighbor recalls a tale from years past when Wordsworth the poet laureate spoke to a meeting. A Cumberland yeoman traveled long to hear him, left angrily upon discovering who held the lofty title, muttering about “old Wadsworth.”
Fragmentary text references a woman with three husbands and alludes to a paradox or riddle. The narrative voice comments on each spouse with varied adjectives, hinting at a puzzling, perhaps satirical theme. The readable lines suggest a literary or biographical vignette without clear events.
Nonspecific advertisement touts D D D Company wintergreen compound for eczema and skin diseases. Claims instant relief and possible early cure with a 25 cent trial bottle available at local stores. Includes testimonials and references to products like Eagle Eye Salve and Pine-Tak Honey.
A large stock of wire including barbed smooth fencing and poultry varieties in various heights and spacings. Also a good stock of cut wire for making concrete posts available.
Dan Coughlin a fugitive tied to Chicago jury fixing and the Cronin case dies in Honduras after health decline. He fled to avoid prosecution, was pursued by Illinois authorities, and died poor with Americans in Honduras funding his funeral. He once sought immunity in exchange for testimony, a proposal rejected by Chicago officials.
An old advertisement extols Mlonn or Minna as a tonic that improves blood nourishment, adds energy, and strengthens nerves. It claims benefits for indigestion and sleep, with a 5 cent price at Reifer Drug Co. and a money back guarantee. The piece also rails against rural population decline and promotes agricultural education.
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