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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
2
A Marshall woman testifies she used Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney trouble with lasting relief. The ad urges readers to seek the same product, pricing it at 50 cents and promoting Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as the makers.
A Chicago Tribune assessment condemns forming a political party in the United States to shape policy for a foreign power. It argues such a party would fail, provoke backlash among Americans, and threaten American values by introducing European quarrels into U S politics.
The old sloop Portsmouth, launched 1843 and famed for battles in Mexico and against China, was auctioned above 3 000 dollars as the decommissioned ship headed to junk status. Her long service included Perry’s Japan voyage, Farragut’s Civil War river assault, and a final fate as a training and militia vessel.
The U S Geological Survey reports Illinois produced 21 919 749 barrels in 1914 ranking third in the nation. The average price was 1 16 a barrel, total value 25 426 179, with 1 579 wells completed in 21 counties. Deep sand fields in Crawford and Lawrence counties continued to dominate output while Cumberland Coles Clark and Edgar counties yielded new activity and plans for 1915.
Former Mexican president Porfirio Diaz dies in Paris after a long illness. Born 1830, he led eight terms, aided by his military career against French forces and later ruled in a controversial autocratic style. His death leaves Diaz Jr and his wife at the bedside as relatives in Mexico learn of the loss.
On Tuesday 240 alien residents filed naturalization papers before Judge Carpenter as the European war accelerates the trend. The piece argues the United States remains the best place for the average person offering opportunity and participation in self government, contrasting views from native and foreign born residents.
The sinking of the Armenian leads to a reported loss of several crew members including Ameneans. The ship allegedly refused to stop under a German submarine order and engaged in evasive action. It carried contraband under the British flag and international rules apply. The United States pledges a full investigation and notes the incident tempers diplomatic delicacy with accountability.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan and his stance against Wilson's renomination. It centers on the single-term pledge in the Baltimore platform, rumored letters, and Bryan’s alleged influence on platform wording. It notes reactions from supporters, delegates, and opponents about pledges and ship subsidies, with Bryan asserting Jeffersonian two-term tradition.
A historical notice urges use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy during health concerns described as huay fever and asthma. The source fragment cites continued use and relief claims from past years, mentioning Centaine Bondow and a distressed speaker.
A compact reflection on reform and indolence contrasting the busy with the idle. The author notes a preference for the idle visitor when work is heavy, implying a critique of reformers who lack productive effort.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as an easy laxative taken at night with water. Claims include no unpleasant taste or gas, a peaceful sleep, a morning full of energy, and all day well being. Original packaging 36 tablets for 35 cents. Get a bottle today.
A fragmented verse laments persistent rain that floods rivers and destroys peas beans and onions while fish drown and muskrat and other creatures suffer. Despite widespread decay weeds thrive and agricultural losses mount as drought looms elsewhere.
A historical defense of freedom of the seas asserting all nations may travel and trade peacefully. It argues against exclusive rule and piracy, urging mutual respect, equitable trade, and early agreement on peaceful ocean rights as foundational to future world order.
Notice to Contractors bids will be received for a steam heating system at a school in District No 69 Town 9 north Range 11 west until 5 o'clock July 17 1915. Bids filed with the Secretary of the Board at West Union Illinois. Plans and specs available from H Prust West Union New Jersey. Each bid with 10 percent certified check and approved bond. Board may reject any or all bids. Randolph Farris President H Prust Secretary.
Sealed proposals invited by the Commissioner of Highways York Township Clark County Illinois for road bed preparation gravel on West Union and Marshall road West Union Narrows road and crushed limestone and stone screenings on West Union West York road. Separate bids for each road. $2500 certified check with each bid. bids opened July 22 1916.
Grace N Boyer as guardian for Charles Boyer minor files in Clark County Illinois for leave to mortgage the minor's real estate. The petition, dated July 2 1915, invites any interested persons to contest at the August 1915 probate term, with attorney Everett Connelly representing.
In the County Court of Clark County during the July 1915 term Grace N. Boyer as guardian seeks leave to mortgage minor Charles Boyer real estate. Non resident defendant Charles Boyer is summoned to appear August 2 to answer the petition or default will be entered. Marshall July 2 1915 E D Morton Clerk Everett Connelly Atty
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