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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for stuffed heads, runny noses, and coughs. It promises quick relief and recovery, claiming the balsams clear passages and reduce coughing. It suggests keeping any leftovers as cough and cold insurance for men who hate hair loss.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men women and children. It claims dissolving gravel curing diabetes and back problems with two months of treatment from a one dollar bottle mailed if needed.
A description of a smock in white with a king's blue collar and cuffs. The garment features a low belt, square patch pockets, white pearl buttons, and feather stitching instead of the standard diamond pattern. Suitable for teenage girls.
The piece argues Americans can live on modest wages by using soup and stew, a long slow cook method, and kitchenware like heavy enameled kettles. It notes national dishes as cheap nourishment and praises the soup kettle as a household ally for flavorful, frugal meals.
The article highlights modern petticoats with cordings ruffings and flounces. Mercerized fabrics cotton nets crapes sateen and lace are noted as attractive and affordable. Designs include dark grounds with bright bouquets, a black taffeta skirt with flounces, deep scalloped edges and various ruffles and corded trims.
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell says the first born, and second born, reach the average life length of about 846 years. The third and fourth born have a much longer average life, while children born after ten years of marriage tend to be short lived.
Legal notices discuss attachment cases against Paul Kuhn with warnings of judgment and asset seizure. A separate public notice invites sealed proposals for gravel road contracts in Wabash township Clark County with detailed contract lots, bid requirements, and bid opening date. An executor announces an August sale of real estate in Auburn Clark County under a court order with payment terms.
State of Illinois Clark County notifies heirs and distributees that on Monday August 7 1916 the administrator will present final report to the Clark County Court at Marshall Winds and seek discharge from all duties and responsibilities tied to the estate. heirs may be present and resist.
Administrator George Garrett announces he will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the August term to settle claims against the estate of Ann Kimlin deceased. Creditors must present claims and debtors should promptly settle with the administrator. attorney Arthur Poorman listed.
Proposals due 10 a m Saturday July 2 1916 for a frame school house in District No 68 Hatton District. Plans by Francis G Blair approved by county officials and on file Marshall Clark Co Illinois. Bids to Harold Bright or C C Collier with right to reject all. Directors Gard Collier Serwise. Also notice of Wabash Gas Company abandon gas plants in Clark County Illinois filed with Public Utilities Commission. Signed A Olivey Superintendent.
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