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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
6
The piece describes a vast chalky lake in Trinidad called a pit lake, about a hundred acres in extent, with a hot surface and surrounding trenches. It notes the digging operation, tools, and laborers at work, while contrasting the eerie desolation with the human activity nearby and teases related literary digressions and reader notices.
Wademar Kaempffert argues in Maclean’s Magazine that alcohol could power future motorcars as oil depletes. He notes alcohol is produced from vegetation and is stored sun energy, with kerosene and alcohol as tested options. He foresees forests and agricultural byproducts becoming the new energy source.
A collage of observations on cowbirds, their feeding habits, and nesting behavior. Anecdotes describe the bird riding on livestock, laying eggs in other nests, and the variety of surroundings in which cowbirds thrive, with stray references to human voices and figures for contrast.
An oddly clipped quote from Ratimore American mocks a man as dumb as an oyster and jokes about oysters and stew. The playful barb reflects regional dialect humor and local newspaper whimsy rather than a serious news item.
An OCR fragment references a Greek term related to a Dinosvedte and mentions an eastern settlement planning feasts. Context is unclear and names are partially garbled, hindering precise identification.
Mrs Hetty Green, famed as the world's richest woman, maintains a covert but vigilant oversight of her vast business interests. She is known for prudence, restraint, and careful management of her holdings, avoiding public attention while guiding her enterprises.
A historical discussion suggests rousing songs to boost soldiers on the Mexican border. Citing from Revolutionary and Civil War anthems, it notes favorites like The Star Spangled Banner and marching tunes, and proposes a rousing new tune about preparing to sail, fighting, and upholding America’s law.
The Labor Department reports Oklahoma's Panhandle district needs 1000 harvest workers and Kansas requires 85000 to 40000 laborers. Wages range from 2 to 3 dollars daily with board in Oklahoma and Kansas, stackers 3.50 to 50 dollars, enginemen 3.50 to 6 dollars, and teamsters 4 to 7 dollars. Harvesting began mid June in both states.
A humorous general column argues wives should avoid dropping by husbands at work during office hours. It portrays wives unaware of disrupting routines and office gossip, detailing staged scenes where unexpected calls upset the husband and colleagues. The piece notes how wives defend their visits with insincere excuses and tears, challenging readers to see the disruption.
The Bethlehem Bach festival, hailed as a major U S musical event, features Bach’s complete Christmas Oratorio and notes Bethlehem as a pivotal early American music center with an 18th century orchestra. The piece cites Bethlehem’s reputation as a remarkable town and historic links to early American musical life. A stray note mentions Trebizond and polo’s medieval origins, including a Trebizond emperor’s death in a polo accident.
The Japanese foreign Office announced a Russo Japanese convention signed at Petrograd on July 3. Japan will participate in arrangements against Russia while Russia will not join any against Japan. If territory rights are threatened both will consult on measures to defend those rights. The agreement extends the Anglo Japanese understanding and upholds Chinese open door and integrity. It ends hostilities after the Russo Japanese War and signals Japan as a first class power.
Estate of Ann Kimlin deceased in Clark County requires all claims be presented at the Clark County Court Marshall during the August term on the first Monday in August. Creditors must appear and creditors and debtors should settle accounts. George Garrett and A. Arthur Poorman are attorneys assisting. Dated July 1916.
A London Observer note explains that Cervantes and Shakespeare died on different dates due to calendar differences between England and Spain. Shakespeare died about ten days after Cervantes. The piece also traces the word vaudeville to the French town of Vire and mentions Oliver Basselin, famed for witty drinking songs.
The document presents a bank statement with total resources of 176 265 04 and total liabilities of 175 865 04. It lists loans on real estate, other loans, bonds, securities, cash on hand, and deposits, with a notarized affirmation by R. H Brown, Cashier, and a notary seal.
A mother warns Clarence Briggs that another question will send him to bed. Clarence replies with a quip about where he will be sent if he keeps asking questions, reflecting a humorous exchange.
A Kansas City Journal quip recalls a plan to set up a checking room so women could check their husbands. The joke notes the idea failed since organizers did not know what to do with husbands after thirty days.
A fragment from the Baltimore American shows sharp defiance over a mispositioned prizefighter image. The dialogue hints at a thwarted edit and a call for decisive action to restore balance.
An old Marshall advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney issues. It includes a testimonial by W. Houk, a local blacksmith, praising the product and urging others to try it, alongside a municipal ordinance excerpt dated 1916.
President Wilson shifts from a fighting mood to cautious diplomacy as he and Carranza engage in evolving diplomatic exchanges. The scene contrasts Wilson's decisive posture with Carranza refining his hand in formal correspondence under expert guidance.
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