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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
5
Emerson Hough discusses the buffalo’s near extinction, linking the tragedy to the fur trade and the advance of civilization. He portrays railroads and progress as the drivers of annihilation, noting how the plains and wilderness shape national aspirations and culture.
Notice to Master Masons of a special communication at 7 30 this evening to allow work in Master Mason to be free All Master Masons requested to be present W T Platt W M B D Smith Secy The world is full of tainted money but few mind the odor.
Local residents report visits from friends across Indiana and nearby states, with multiple notes of travel to Martinsville for family and social gatherings. Community clubs held meetings and dinners, while students and faculty planned activities at the high school and university venues.
Classified notices invite buyers for five thousand bushels of corn and concrete staves, plus ads for a modern room house near courthouse, furniture pieces, real estate and personal property loans, picture framing, fresh meats, farm land loans, eczema remedies, and engraved cards at the Herald office in Marshall.
Local items include a for sale of trade including a cream separator and personal property auction near Martinsville Howard Norman is listed. The Wabash Valley Telephone Company announces a new directory and urges corrections and new listings. Also notes moving office of Dr P P Haslitt to the Doll building and a ME church bread and cruller sale at Emanuel Hursts room on the west side square.
Sunday mornings feature Bible school at 9 30 with preaching at 10 45 and 7 00 pm. Morning topics include Three Periods of Sunday School and Christian Training. Evening topic Gaining by Losing. Emmanuel Church lists Sunday school at 9 18 am, preaching at 10 30 am. Pastor Zlonchuren preaches at 9 15 am and 7 15 pm. pastor Joseph I Luyer noted.
Investigators traced the famous Wilson peace note leak to its origin as congressional hearings revealed how insiders profited on Wall Street while market gamblers suffered. Officials indicated the culprit complex involved notable figures and trading schemes that manipulated stocks before the public caught on.
The license committee voted 8 to 3 to report a state wide prohibition bill to the senate and recommend its passage. Senator Jewell of Lewiston introduced the lone county option bill in the senate yesterday.
A fragmented rail themed feature recounts the dangers and drama of railway life. The piece references heroism and suspense through a narrator’s journey and hints at a broader cinema program featuring war pictures and dramatic reels.
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