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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
6
Obituary notices state the death of a member with an admission fee policy and pricing per line. The item notes subscriptions and annual price details, with offices in New York and Chicago and branches in principal cities. The Herald claims a large Clark County circulation.
John R. Hamilton of Mattoon and Parker Shields of Charleston announce candidacy for State Senator in the 34th district, subject to Republican primary voters' decision. Two notices appear in this public declaration.
William R Stanfield of Martinsville announces candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court pending Republican primary decision.
Burns Smith enters the Republican primary race for Collector of Marshall township. Baltimore was selected yesterday as the site for the national Democratic convention, signaling party planning underway.
The United States Army reports typhoid vaccination as a successful preventive measure. The experience suggests inoculation effectively reduces typhoid cases and supports broader use in the military.
New Mexico achieved statehood when President Taft signed the proclamation at 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, marking the territory’s transition to the forty seventh state. The ceremony confirmed state status and ended territorial designation.
Mr. Bryan faced a sharp rebuke in a Democratic meeting as Col. Guffey of Pennsylvania defeated his proposal with a 33 to 13 vote. The episode reflects intra party divisions during the national committee session.
The state civil service commission issued a notice to all state employees demanding they keep hands off political matters. Employees must not organize clubs, spread word, write letters, pass out cards or display campaign buttons for any candidate. The rule is described as the most drastic of its kind.
Personal friends in New York report Col Theodore Roosevelt is in the Right for the nomination. They say they approached him months ago about his wishes and that Taft could not be renominated. They urge support while noting Roosevelt would not interfere with party work and would offer only general guidance.
The text outlines three proposed plans by Modern Woodmen to adjust Whole Life and Term Insurance for members 18 to 54, including age-based rate scales, cash lien options for older members, and preserving existing rates with guaranteed coverage. It discusses potential rate changes and consumer impact as parts of a broader policy review.
Houston discusses how Britain refusal to accept tenders for canned meats from American packers hurts Texas cattle producers. The piece questions how crippling big business would affect common people and mocks reformers like La Follette and Bristow for advocating small business over large corporations.
Local column from Martinsville editor Jerry Ishler reports business sales by Byram Co to Wood Bridge Hogan and minor community movements. Includes charity meetings, frigid weather with a record February cold, visits from Tennessee and Illinois relatives, and reminiscences of 1866 locals.
A rich American woman found a nine year old boy claiming direct descent from John Paul Jones living with his grandmother in Paris. She plans to bring the boy to the United States and hopes to gain his admission to Annapolis.
Advertised savings on Van Camp's corn, beans, peaches, and vegetables expire as four for prices drop. Featured items include Grand Prairie Sugar Corn 4 for 25c, Van Camp's Hominy 4 for 28c, and assorted fruits and condiments with reduced 4 or 2 can bundles. Additional deals on Oats, Pears, Apricots, and pickles highlight broad household savings.
Readable fragments describe reduced prices on strainer dairy pails dishpans and granite dishpan items. Mentions Terre Haute products, blue and white pails, 17 and 47 quart sizes, and various lanterns, coal hods, and decorative items with price cuts listed in cents.
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