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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
7
A New York Sun opinion by Professor Rudolph M. Binder argues national waste drives up living costs. He cites losses from floods, fire damage, rotten crops, and inefficient energy use totaling billions yearly, affecting every American as a personal cost.
A resolution directs the Privileges and Elections Committee to investigate disfranchisement in southern states and to recommend legislation enforcing Section 2 of Article 14. It cites how one voter in many southern states holds influence equal to two to five voters in northern states.
Ithaca officials and the state commission of prisons clashed over the need for more jail cells. The commission demands 66 new cells within ninety days, citing overcrowding with up to eleven prisoners per cell. Mayor Bates argues two cells suffice, prompting a dispute over housing and facility upgrades.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the grand jury charged Jesse Shultz Frank Hayes William J Hiner and HA Worcester with grand larceny and embezzlement related to big four railroad coal seizures. Shultz station agent at Marmnrig Hayes division superintendent Hiner distant purchasing agent Worcester vice president and GM of the Big Four.
During the last year the Navajo blanket industry reached a total of 7 650 000 in production value. Industry figures show steady demand and regional craft commerce across Navajo Nation areas.
Colonial era advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, treats diabetes and back pain, with a two month bottle priced at $1.00. Claims universal efficacy for men women and children and offers mail delivery and testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis.
State of Minnots Clark County estate of N W Nettleton deceased. Administratrix Lasina Nettleton will present final report to Clark County Court at Marshall Witnets on Monday February 5 1917 and ask discharge from all further duties. Heirs and distributees may attend and resist. Graham Sunavely Attorneys.
The undersigned leasing seen appointed administrator of the estate of John F Kaufman late of Clark County Illinois deceased will appear before the County Court of Clark County at the courthouse in Marshall on the first Monday in March for claims against the estate. Creditors must attend and debtors should pay promptly. Dated December 29 1916. Kettle Kaufman Administrator Arthur Poorman Attorney
Large sheets used at the Herald Office for transferring embroidery and other patterns.
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