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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
2
The Susan B Anthony amendment granting women the vote was favorably reported to the senate by the suffrage committee. The report argues that universal manhood suffrage rests on a principle that demands extending rights and responsibilities to women. It credits women with patriotism, intelligence, and sacrifice, noting their role in industry, war, and society.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reflects on the costs of war, noting mistaken causation and pernicious influences. It argues some individuals seek a gun market, but finds limited support, concluding Americans at home show a readiness to defend honor and rights if needed.
Reports say Russia rebuilt its army after last summer reverses and shortages eased by munitions from the United States and Japan. Veterans and recruits show courage as Moscow and Petrograd rumors fade while Russia advances along a wide front and vows no peace while invaders stay.
The piece discusses rumors tying William Howard Taft to a Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Lamar’s death, recalling Taft’s prior nominations and positions. It notes Taft’s possible interest, past appeals to the bench, and Atlanta’s Benjamin Hill urging Taft’s candidacy, while describing Taft’s current life and reputation for fairness.
Damaged OCR text shows fragmented product pitches and dubious medical claims for Dr Bell and Curea items. References to antiseptic honey and pine preparations are presented without coherent context or credible sourcing, with instructions that seem promotional rather than informative.
In Jeffersonville Indiana six justices of the peace clash over creating central marrying parlors to pool earnings and standardize fees. They report elopements and secret weddings, with couples paying as little as one dollar or six bits, while occasional twenty five dollar fees appear.
In Nevada near Sodaville a new mining district emerged after tungsten ledge discoveries. Miners used tombstones to delineate claim boundaries, creating makeshift grave markers that relatives of the interred would scarcely recognize after years.
Harry Smyth, 42, of 8650 Laclede Ave, is a cheerful City Hospital patient after 131 surgical operations for bone tuberculosis. Since childhood he has spent much time in hospitals and has become an expert with sewing and crocheting, staying in good humor throughout.
George Churchill, missing for 36 years, returns to Pittsfield Mass where relatives believed him dead after a report of his death in Ohio in 1881. He is now 69, aged sister Mrs. Murdock 81 and frail. He once worked as a woodworker then cook in hotels and restaurants.
Milton Delaware man John Wilkine owns a Scotch collie that digs oysters and clams from Broadkiln Creek, yielding three bushels daily and about three dollars net profit. The dog wades along oyster beds, pulling oysters from the water’s edge.
The United States steel and pig iron sectors confront rising costs and wage pressures while export demand shifts. Officials warn of potential overproduction risks and inflation as production rates near prewar peaks, urging caution and steady policy to protect domestic industries and future prosperity.
A Paris Matin report claims Kaiser Wilhelm II has throat cancer and cannot speak. Doctors reportedly consider possible operations and an artificial larynx, with Berlin seeking expert opinion and potential patient to view.
A fragmented ad for Texas Wonder touts a remedy claimed to regulate bladder and cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and children. It promises mail delivery on receipt of one dollar and claims testimonials from Philadelphia and other states.
A reader recounts dull back pain that spread to the kidneys after a cold. She tried Doan's Kidney Pills per advice and reports relief after using two or three boxes. The testimonial attributes improvement to the pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Notice is given that SIGLIE HADDIX has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Samuel Haddix late of Clark County Texas deceased. She will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall at the March term on the first Monday in March next to adjust claims. All creditors must present claims and debtors must pay promptly.
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