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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
8
The Supreme Court upheld the Webb Renyon law prohibiting shipments of liquor from wet to dry states. It also sustained West Virginia’s amendment prohibiting interstate liquor import for personal use. The decision, over Taft’s veto, passed 7 to 2.
The second monthly Farmers Meet held at Pythian Theater drew over 160 farmers. Speakers urged ground limestone and crop rotation to boost soil fertility, detailing costs, application rates, and three practical nutrient supply options with emphasis on manure, lime, and rock phosphate. Brevity note: a B and O foreman report ends with a wry joke about a mule.
The audience heard a well received talk by the Colonel who fielded questions with clear logic and polished oratory. Noting his long acquaintance, townspeople praised his performance as sincere and gratifying, concluding with the line he came, he saw, he conquered.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to J F Kaufman deceased of West Union are asked to come in and settle their accounts at once. Mrs J F Kaufman Administratrix signs the notice urging prompt satisfaction of debts.
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