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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
7
A dramatic account from Cinéintiatt Commercial Tribune describes hunters using torches and muskets to drive elephants into a trap. The flames suffocate and kill the herd while Niam Niam hunters loot ivory and trade it at stations, exchanging trinkets and cloths for their booty.
A quoted skeptic argues heredity is only a linguistic term, not a real force. The piece notes blue and brown eyes can be hereditary, claims every life detail is hereditary, questions talent transmission, and cites Atlantic as support.
Reports describe a major Luftstreitkräfte attack on Dunkirk and Zeebrugge with a fleet of German aeroplanes. British aviators pursued the raid and engaged the attackers over the Belgian coast, with several German planes shot down and at least one submarine damaged.
An account of using oil on dirt roads in Kansas and North Dakota shows oiling improves travel, reduces dust, and provides a waterproof, durable surface. Costs run around 100 dollars per mile yearly after initial setup. proper drainage and thorough mixing with soil are essential for lasting results.
A fragmentary passage discusses the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. It references observer awe and the difficulty of describing a scene that defies simple coherence.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls how, in younger days, people looked at menus to see prices before choosing dishes. The speaker notes that they would assess affordability first, before the items themselves, reflecting on changing dining habits.
An excerpt discusses whether an electric current is alternating or direct. It explains that a lamp near a magnet will reveal vibration if the current is alternating, while a direct current would cause a bend of the filament toward the magnet without vibration.
A fragment from the Houston Post notes a cautious warning about reading a book described as containing germs of thought. The exchange shows fear of influence and advice to avoid reading the work, urging a phone proposal without revealing identity.
A Vincennes capital appeal for relief of starving inhabitants was issued by Major Hamtramck, commandant at Vincennes. Supplies sent included 800 bushels of corn and other goods to aid the desperate winter, with reports of famine driving a woman and two children to woods where they died after poisoning themselves.
The Illinois Supreme Court judge Valonzoy Micker died Thursday at his East St. Louis home after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was 62 and a native of Massac County. He leaves a wife, one son, and two daughters.
Peter Radford argues farmers pay the payroll of industry and forego profits to support railroads, manufacturers, and banks. He cites a 1914 Texas Farmers Union stance opposing the full-crew bill and urges legislative pruning of unnecessary laws to protect farm finances and wages.
Bee worker Zeterina Dominguez known as the corn king of Mexico lectured Missouri Grain Dealers Association in St. Louis last week. He described methods he used to raise corn yields from 7 to 240 bushels per acre, urging Americans to adopt scientific farming and seed selection while noting arid land, capillary moisture retention, and careful seed testing. He said 4000 hills per acre can yield 120 to 240 bushels with proper practice and soil uniformity.
A dated butchered quote criticizes honesty as a policy and likens lazy farmers to dead ones, asserting the back to the farm movement. It links soul and nature to rural revival and questions modern agricultural culture.
A humorous observation contrasts two farmers: one who accepts every tip he hears and one who rejects all guidance. The remark highlights extreme approaches to farming wisdom.
Texas wonder medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder problems in men and women, regulates bladder issues in children, and treats diabetes rheumatism and related ailments. One bottle promises two months of treatment with rare failures and offers testimonials from multiple states. Mail order available for $1.00 from Dr E W Hail Saint Louis Missouri, sold by druggists.
An old advertisement-style snippet urges a liver test and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to energize the liver and bowels, relieve constipation, and purify the blood. It also recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles with a brief price note of 26 cents at the druggist.
Advert shows fear of kidney disease in life insurance exams and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy. Claims back pain and urinary symptoms indicate illness and urges purchase from druggists.
William McDaniel of 502 Third St Marshall Illinois reports years of kidney trouble relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy as reliable and urges others with back pain or kidney issues to ask for the product backed by home testimony from Foater Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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