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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
3
New York January 1 4 Hero Land at Grand Central Palace drew record crowds with military notes in dress and a focus on children's Christmas festival. Attire featured neat tailored suits, short fur pieces, capes and stoles, fox fur throws and aviator hats. Duvelyn hats and imported novelties offered below early markings.
The Petrograd correspondent describes Russia’s pain at alleged French destruction of the Kremlin domes and towers, detailing the Cathedral of the Assumption, Ivan Veliki, and St Basil. He notes their historic roles, wealth of relics, and the loss of architecture that linked Russia’s past to its present.
A stark public remark argues coal should take precedence over food transport, suggesting authorities fear winter hunger more than freezing. The note cynically hints at wartime shortages and a bleak outlook, mentioning a new disease linked to wartime strain and knitters' plight.
New Illinois headlight law takes effect January 1 1918 with a $10 to $100 fine for violations. It requires motors to display a light from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise and to dip headlights when within 250 feet of oncoming traffic.
Incoherent OCR notes describe a heated German debate with "Wilson" and mention a planned delay. The fragment hints at a political clash or agenda but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes for precise summary.
Mrs. W. L. Athon reads a Walter Burdick chapter D A overview tracing Illinois from territorial origins in 1908 with capital at Kaskaskia through the 1818 admission as the eighth state. It covers Vandalia and Springfield capitals, early French settlements, population growth to over five million by 1910, economic strength in farming and manufacturing, coal discovery, Chicago prominence, and state symbols.
Large sheets of carbon paper available at the Herald Office for transferring embroidery and other patterns.
An early 20th century ad advises Foley Kidney Pills for backache relief. It claims the product aids weakened kidneys, eases back and joint pain, and restores youthful elasticity, citing a testimonial from Chas. NM. Fox of Elmrod, N. . The copy promises quick benefits and appeals to middle aged and elderly readers seeking urinary and rheumatic relief.
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