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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
4
The Charleston Courier reports that the recent primary law does not apply to township and school elections. Township committees will set dates and conventions as before, with old costs borne by candidates and voters. Attorney General Stead confirms the law’s scope excludes township and school races.
A retrospective piece compares medieval prices and wages to modern times, noting draught horses at 72 cents and oxen at $1.25, rents, alcohol, eggs, and wheat costs. It reflects on labor wages, education expenses, and the absence of railroads, tipping toward a nostalgic view of cheaper commodities and tougher work.
The excerpt contrasts past poets and elder women with present times noting a shift from penury to plenty. It praises modern abundance while critiquing graft and greed, yet lauds the change in agriculture to a nobler, prosperous profession.
The article notes enslaved people in Illinois beginning in 1722 under Louisiana control, the 1818 constitution prohibiting slavery, a 1824 pro slavery defeat by 4 972 to 6 640, and a 1840 census count of 381 slaves in the state.
Notice is given to D R Welch a non resident defendant in Jennie Welch vs D R Welch in Chancery Circuit Court Clark County Illinois. Complainant filed bill January 15 1909 and a summons returnable March 1 1909 issued. Case pending in the 1909 March term with clerk Daniel Emerson.
In Clark County circuit court a divorce action Rex Douglas vs Charles Douglas is proceeding. An affidavit of non-residence for Charles Douglas was filed. The complainant filed her bill January 18, 1909 and a summons returned March 1909. Marshall Illinois January 18 1909 Daniel Emrerson clerk. Arthur Poorman Compt's Sol. Engraved calling cards.
The writer laments dull local columns during scarcity of news across county and city officials business and social spheres. They note editors work harder to fill pages when news is limited and readers deserve coverage despite quiet periods.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Diapepsin costs 50 cents for a large case and cures indigestion and upset stomach in minutes. It urges readers to tell their druggist they want Diapepsin to cleanse the stomach and improve digestion, noting relief and restored appetite.
Administratrix of the Estate of W H Briscoe announces a public sale of real estate by order of the County Court. The January term 1909 decree authorizes selling the south half of the northeast quarter in section 27 township 12 north range 14 west at the east door of the Marshall courthouse on February 18 between 10 am and 4 pm. The property includes the described tract and adjacent lot details in Westfield now village.
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