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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
9
Two more clearance specials offer fleeced hosiery at 10c a pair for ladies 15c and 25c stock. Limited sizes remain but quantity is large, with all hosiery described as good quality. Price applies while stocks last.
A discussion cites a state fair revenue figure of 13 421 93 dollars and a forecast deficit amid rough accounting. Secretary J A Dickerson of the state board weighs in as hearings consider appropriations and possible shortfalls.
Captain Evans and the Yorktown faced nine Chilean warships in Valparaiso as diplomacy kept peace. A near miss from a Chilean war-rocket tested nerves while Evans maintained cordial ties and shielded the US with a calm, strategic show of force.
Aboard the Yorktown Evans faced provocation from Chilean soldiers who threw coal at the flag during a barge visit. He warned the Chilean admiral of escort protection and threat of armed response, then departed after diplomatic intervention. Later Evans led a battle fleet past Valparaiso to display speed and power.
A loud boastful passenger in a railway carriage recounts travels across Europe and Africa claiming vast experience and knowledge. He claims visits to France Italy Germany Spain Egypt and Constantinople and describes street dogs scavenging scraps. A young lady in the corner ponders how he arrived home alive as the carriage falls silent.
Charles Dalton of Tignish PEI paid over 9000 dollars to J C Calhoun of Gaspe Quebec for three black foxes bred for propagation. The sale is noted as perhaps the highest price ever paid for furbearing foxes.
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