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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for the Marshall Illinois post office including 150 dollars yearly in advance six months 76 cents and three months 40 cents plus 5 cents per line for classified ads 25 cents for cards of thanks 100 dollars for lodge resolutions on a member's death and 8 cents per line for entertainment announcements with editorial revision reserved.
The Marstall Herald notes that the letter heads are printed on Hammermill Bond paper, highlighting quality preferred by buyers. The report emphasizes paper type and perceived value to the purchaser.
Reader commentary on the Centenary event highlights its impact on religious and national perspectives. It discusses disputes in the League of Nations structure, withdrawal rules, and potential tensions with the United States, Japan, Greece, and Spain, alongside praise for organizational strength and moral unity.
Fashion notes describe the Petal skirt trend from Paris featuring overlapping petals on a narrow base. Black taffeta gowns pair with net bodices and carnations, while hats use black tulle, ostrich fringe and discarded feathers in varied trims. Also mentions resort crowds, summer attire, and the reuse of old plumes for new hat decorations.
Farm Adviser Walworth invites grain owners and interested locals to short 15 to 20 minute meetings at threshing machines to discuss marketing and wheat handling. Local organizers will set time and place and coordinate with the Farm Bureau in Vortinsville. Sessions may occur after dinner or after work. Also, Hutsonville village board called a meeting to discuss oiling streets, to be funded by business and property owners.
Burdette Emerson, longtime employee of Black and Hutchinson, was declared insane last week and entrusted to Sheriff Byram for safe keeping. He was sent to the state hospital at Anna. Local friends visiting Emerson report he is progressing well and hopes for recovery.
Short deputy sheriff returned last week from the US naval training station at Great Lakes Illinois. He had taken Claude Beltz of this county charged with desertion from the service. The receipt identifying Beltz as the right man was signed by R C McDuffie lieutenant US navy provost marshals.
The line suggests a youth culture idealizing Ty Cobb as a model of fierce athletic ambition rather than political leadership. It contrasts ordinary boys with elite sports legends, highlighting admiration for competitive grit. The quote captures a period taste for aggressive athletic heroism.
Strong demand and short covering lifted oats on Chicago exchanges last week. July and September closed near 79 cents and December at 81 cents with September at peak levels, while exports and domestic demand supported a roughly 1 million bushels weekly total.
Sumner F Maring requests all creditors to appear at Clark County Court Marshall Illinois on September Term first Monday to present claims for adjustment. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly to the undersigned executor. dated July 10 1919 and handled by attorney Berrett Connelly.
Estate of Sarah A Kennedy. Clark county Illinois. On August 4, 1919 the administrator will present final report to Clark county court at Marshall. He seeks discharge from duties. Heirs and distributees may attend and oppose. George D Nelson Administrator. 28-2 S M Scholfield, Atty.
Notice to heirs and distributees of the estate of William Hakill and James H. Duzan deceased in Clark County Illinois. Administrators report final acts and request discharge. Court hearing set at Marshall courthouse with claims to be presented. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Attorneys listed.
Administrator Lloyd Handley announces the estate of Howard Handley will appear before Clark County Court in Sharshall at the September Term for settlement. Creditors must promptly pay amounts owed to the undersigned. Dated June 20, 1919. Lloyd Handley Administrator. Graham & Snavelr, attorneys.
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