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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1915
Page
3
The page records multiple East and West line numbers with times ranging from 1:08 am to 7:38 am and 11:15 am to 9:58 pm. It labels The Big Four and notes South North sections with various train identifiers and times.
In June twenty two judges were elected in Chicago and Governor Dunne issued commissions early. The legislature then raised Chicago judge salaries from 10 000 to 12 000 per year. As the constitution bars raises during a term, commissions were recalled and new ones issued after passage of the raise, sidestepping the rule as a maneuver.
The article recalls the signing of the Declaration of Independence by fifty six men with John Hancock as a leader among them. It notes the ages of signers, the delay in signing until 1781 by Thomas McKean, and Matthew Thornton joining later. It references Charles Carroll and James Smith, and mentions the Mecklenburg declaration of independence of 1775 in Mecklenburg County.
A fragmentary exchange questions whether the world is improving. One speaker replies affirming some improvement, while another notes changes compared with a past era, implying someone was once a malignant menace and referencing chains or ties to a former time.
A quotation attributed to Horace notes wealth seek to grow with care and ambition. The line reflects classical views on prudent gain and desire for greater abundance.
The article explains nitroglycerin as a highly dangerous explosive that decomposes at warm temperatures and is used to produce guncotton. It notes cooling processes, multiple washings to reduce danger, and historical accidents from waste waters entering drains, including a lightning strike causing a large explosion near a factory.
The article notes methods to destroy weapons to prevent enemy use, including explosives and brutal hacks. It also recaps a Columbus Dispatch anecdote about a minister who avoids exposure in a sermon by claiming the congregation has a week to locate the chapter and verse.
The piece notes the vast range of titles claimed by the Italian king, naming Italy Sardinia France Spain England Jerusalem Greece Alexandria and Hamburg and various grand epithets. It contrasts these with Mr Pole and the poem by the author of Rejected Addresses, referencing Long Wellesley Ty...
The Bible derives from Biblia, a Latin singular from Greek neuter plural meaning little books. Byblus papyrus gave the material for ancient writings. The title Bible appeared mid second century in Clementine literature. Children influence mood, teaching loss, hope, faith, joy, and forgiveness.
The article notes Dari Keerth Jack of Lantern presenting the emblem on the backboard as he demonstrates to his class with the professor leading the session.
The readable fragments describe Epictetus and themes about virtue and conduct. It hints at how Stoic thought frames men and moral character without full context.
The Brooklyn Sunday schools stage a large parade with about 150,000 children across district lines. Bands, drum corps, and costumes mark the event as paraders, regaled with ice cream and cake at participating churches. A girl in colonial era dress is shown in the photograph.
The snapping turtle, the largest fresh water tortoise, can reach two feet in diameter and 100 pounds. It preys on ducks, frogs, fish, and muskrats, using a stealthy approach and a swift neck strike or silent ambush to drown and eat its prey.
The article advises against swimming immediately after meals or when overheated. It recommends resting about an hour after eating, then cooling gradually before entering the water. It warns that a severe chill could result from quick cooling after exertion in hot conditions.
The riddle answer is I and the word described is it.
A lyrical fragment follows a butterfly motif through glades and dells. The speaker muses on the butterfly’s busy wandering among flowers and beauty, with scattered garbled text appearing as a damaged ending.
Joseph Hoffman confronted Cal Keller over a fifty cent debt at the Keller home wielding a butcher knife. Mrs Keller settled the claim, Hoffman pleaded guilty to assault, paid a total of 35.30 in fines and costs, and was bound to keep the peace for one year with his father as surety. Hoffman ends up paying more in costs than the debt.
The Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes and back pain and other urinary irregularities in men and women. It is mailed for $1.00 and promises a two month treatment with a single bottle often completing the cure. Testimonials available from this and other states. Dr E W Hall Saint Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
Do not speed or pass on tight streets. Slow down in narrow areas. Swing wide when turning with others nearby. Stop at railroad tracks and look both ways. Keep space between vehicles, watch side streets, and yield room for passing cars. Use common sense and avoid speeding.
In an advertisement the City Drug Store promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a non opiate remedy for hay fever and asthma distress. It claims the product has helped thousands in previous years and urges sufferers not to endure the symptoms.
The Mt. Carmel outbreak prompts city to suspend all public and private meetings. Churches theatres lodges and clubs must close to enforce quarantine due to numerous cases and resistance to compliance. Authorities urge action over rhetoric.
An easy pleasant laxative suggests taking one or two pills with water at night for a trouble free morning bowel movement. Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills sold by druggists 25 cents per package.
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