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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
6
A New York City feature notes a small girl raised among animal trainers who advocates gentle methods. It contrasts harsh training with her loving approach, showcasing her bond with animals and her siblings as examples of kind care.
An expert from a Royal Society of Arts lecture notes that diamonds are unlikely to explode in normal conditions. He cites cases where diamonds reportedly exploded after mining or near surface exposure caused by volcanic disturbances and high pressures.
A nineteenth century description extols a remarkable underground canal in Lancashire. It spans sixteen miles from Worsley to St Helens, linking mines and draining them while saving transport costs. Ordinary boats powered by men push crossbars under the tunnel roof.
A famed European bell known as the Kaiserglocke in Cologne Cathedral is noted for its refined tone. The bell weighs a little over twenty seven tons and was badly cracked in 1875, leading to a complete recast using metal from French cannons seized in the 1870 71 war.
The text presents garbled OCR fragments with inconsistent quotes and misspelled words. It lacks a clear event, person, organization, or place to summarize into a coherent news item.
A long summary traces Salem witchcraft delusion alongside a devastating city fire, comparing it with European executions. It notes the scale of witch trials in England Scotland and Germany, the lasting fame of Salem, and reflects on the honesty of business people and proposed legislation to curb big business. The article also advertises a Texas kidney cure and lists Dr W W Hall.
The item notes Rita Huey leaving Tuesday for California to visit friends, and Revel Biggs traveling to Marshall for a stay with relatives. It mentions Mr and Mrs Hobson and the Stevens siblings hosting visits, while local business changes and cattle shipments are also touched on. The Oklahoma Good Roads Association elects Revel Biggs president as it plans a state highway project.
Ad claims Fotey Cathartie tablets cleanse without griping or pain and help chronic constipation. It targets bloated clogged feelings and liver activity with a sale through druggists. Strong individuals seek relief from discomfort, especially in heat.
Editorials from Virginia papers report President Wilson defending his program and predicting a business revival. They argue profits lag, wheat prices fall to 1892 lows, and the forthcoming currency and tax policies fail to boost industry. The piece questions what promises may come ahead of the November election.
Transcription note indicating large carbon paper sheets available at the Herald office for transferring embroidery and other patterns.
Sealed bids are invited by the Marshall Township Highways Commissioner for furnishing and placing gravel on the Charleston road and the National road in Clark County Illinois. Bids must be received by 10:00 a m on July 9 1914 with a $15 certified check. Charleston section requires 300 cubic yards and National Road section requires 276 cubic yards. Bids are read and contracts awarded that date. The township reserves the right to reject all bids. Signed Edw Renner Commissioner, June 16 1914 Marshall Ill.
Overworked kidneys and bladder trouble threaten blood and body toxins. The ad claims kidney pills provide the best protection and medicine for weak sore overworked kidneys and bladder weakness, and notes they are sold by all druggists.
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