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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
2
Reader queries cover William Jennings Bryan health politics and a range of facts from Lake Superior to Brooklyn Bridge. The column cites opinions on naturalization laws and court restraint, plus trivia about glow-worms and Peter's pence with brief explanations.
The text defines the term Philistine as uncultured people and notes societies use it as a challenge to prove sophistication. It explains the difference between a cascade and a cataract, with a cascade being a small waterfall and a cataract a large waterfall.
The message invites attendance at church next Sunday with season greetings from Pastor J E Evans. The W F M S meets this afternoon at Mrs Victor Reynolds home. Monday evening brings the regular January meeting of the official board.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 in the morning and Sunday service at 100 pm with the subject God 2 A Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is at 8 oclock All services are held in the Pythian temple.
Obituaries note Mrs. Geo Renner born July 11 1841 Germany died December 22 1923 at 82 years of age. She moved from Ohio to Clark County and married George Renner November 12 1859 with six children surviving. Funeral held at Grace Chapel U B Church Marshall. Also obituary for John T Fowler born March 11 1847 in Hancock Maryland died December 28 1923 aged 76. Civil War veteran survived by wife Lavina, eight children, seven grandchildren and siblings. Services at York M E Church conducted by Rev Shear. American Legion conducted graveside rites at York cemetery.
President Coolidge declines invitations across the country and shows no prospect of a vacation or relief before Congress. Observers note his obligations will keep him in political duties until the presidential nomination campaign concludes.
The Federal Reserve reports October activity shows higher production and wholesale trade with continued strong freight volumes and rising employment. Over the past year 346,088 aliens were admitted to American shores with major groups from Poland Russia and Great Britain among others.
The text argues drunken driving is a grave crime beyond ordinary drunkenness, urging harsher penalties and legal precedent that makes driving while intoxicated the offense. It stresses risk to lives and property, calling for severe measures to protect children and citizens on crowded roads.
Decatur Review reports Republican candidate Essington states roads are funded by available money and not a political issue. He argues any governor would build roads as funds allow and that party lines do not determine support for road bonds or construction.
The annual report from the Secretary of Agriculture notes about 2 100 counties involved with agricultural agents and 840 demonstration agents at home. The document outlines the reach of county agents and the spread of demonstrations nationwide.
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