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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
8
A New Zealand seaport named Russell is labeled the sleepiest place in the world. It imports condensed milk from Switzerland rather than milking cows. A Cheshire fisherman hauled a twenty six pound pike from the canal and regrets its escape, planning to have the fish stuffed.
The Sunday school reported 257 attendees last Sunday with both adults and children increasing. Rev A C Adams delivered sermons described as the kind you want to hear again as revival services continue with a combined Sunday morning meeting next week. The Epworth League will skip the social hour. meetings start at 6 30 in the League room. C E Pettit Pastor.
Next Sunday night at 7 00 the minister begins a series titled What We Stand For with The Bible and the Bible Only as the subject. In the morning he preaches on The Law vs Grace and Truth. A Christian Restoration Society has been organized meeting every Lord's Day at 6 PM. B L L Hen, Minister.
Centenary Sunday morning sermon titled One Thing Lacking and Sunday night message The Greatest Outlet of Power. Quarterly conference on the 20th with views by the District Superintendent followed by preaching. Beginning Sunday January 23 with Rev Lehwalth of Olney as evangelist. Chas A Curtis, Pastor.
William Stewart of Edgar County fatally shot himself while cleaning a shotgun. Mrs May Brown of Pana died of heart failure. Tove BT and a partner, convicted of murder after the East St. Louis riots, were denied clemency and serve 14 years in Chester. Frank H. Craig in Neponset keeps perfect Sunday school attendance for 30 years. Rockford education law reform aims to elect school board members. Galesburg hosts a first ever corn show by Knox County Farm Bureau. Robbery at Rochelle post office involved 1500 dollars. suspects fled with a sack. Illinois officials discuss smallpox and election for health. Chicago execs push tougher anti alcohol measures amid injunctions against breweries. Cedar rust threats force 65000 cedar trees to fall. apple orchards at risk. Chicago deaths from auto wrecks total 559 for the year. Illinois total equalized property value nears three trillion. The governor reiterates support for militia modernization and reform, seeking benefits for veterans and opposing compulsory service.
The Red Cross added 20000 to its previous 50000 appropriation to fight a Salem typhoid epidemic. During three months 900 residents of a city of 9500 were stricken and 170 patients received care in four emergency hospitals. Fifty eight nurses served as Salem raised 520000 including 37000 via subscriptions and 15000 from city bonds.
The Non-Partisan League leader A C Townley tours Kansas arguing for state socialist reforms to aid farmers. Critics note similar failures in North Dakota and Minnesota where local farmers found little benefit from his policies. They urge stronger farm cooperatives and business ties instead of political solutions.
A fragment debates Dr. Alexander Graham Bell on fish communication and puns about coal companies. It muses on origins of phrases and questions why petty theft penalties seem harsher than grand larceny, ending with a puzzled remark about dividing motor duties.
Modern Woodmen held an oyster supper in their hall Thursday night with a good crowd of Woodmen and families. Short talks were given by Rev. A. C. Adams of Casey and Rev. C. E. Peattie. Music featured an orchestra of Clay Montgomery, Carroll Clem, Joe Brady, and Farry Whitson.
The installation of newly elected officers for the local American Legion post occurred at the Legion hall Friday night. A good crowd attended and reported a good time. Officers installed were Arthur Poorman commander, Roses Davison adjutant, Fred Moore financial officer, Charles Lawson sergeant at arms, John Fox chaplain.
A humorous note rails against the meanest man who rejects worn out decanters and wine glasses as wedding gifts, suggesting such thriftiness devalues thoughtful presents. The quip frames thrift as a social flaw in gift giving.
The readable text hints at young highwaymen and traps but provides no concrete facts, names, places, or dates to form a coherent news item. The fragment lacks sufficient context for a formal card.
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