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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
3
Ez O Sellers, director of the events department at the Maody Bible Institute in Chicago, is noted for overseeing upcoming programs and activities. The item emphasizes leadership role and institutional context in Chicago.
A sermon explains Psalm 105 23 36 tracing Israel’s influx to Egypt and the eight plagues. It notes Pharaoh’s pride and God’s warnings and presents Moses and Aaron as God’s servants, culminating in the death of the firstborn and Israel’s release.
The article notes the revival of celluloid court plaster patches, from small half-moons to diamonds and hearts, used to emphasize cheeks lips and eyes. It contrasts eighteenth century fashion with modern trends, mentioning powder, rouge, powdered hair, and the allure of retro patchwork in a renewed style.
The article notes a revival of separate white collars worn with coats, now elaborate with square or rounded cuts and long ruffles or plaits. Some resemble a modified fichu and they protect the waist, especially with collarless blouses, softening the coat’s hard line.
A street costume featuring bing moire fabric and tad embroidery is described with poetic flair as Yoko of shadow.
The Washington announcement says John E. Lamb of Terre Haute was selected by President Wilson to mediate between Huerta and Carranza. He will urge a cessation of hostilities and a fair election with impartial supervision possibly by American judges. The aim is a peaceful transition and stable government in Mexico.
C E Reinoehl traveled from Robinson Monday to open a real estate and insurance office in Westfield. Elder Lee and wife of Marshall visited relatives Friday. Ruth Zellars left for St. Louis to work in a wholesale millinery store. L A Rider and son Castle depart for Chicago Grand Rapids and Battle Creek to join Mrs Rider. Mrs L W Weaver and son of Elnora Ind visited ILM White and family. J S Williams of Missouri came to attend business and reconnect with old friends.
Joe Goodman of Osceola Ja was called to attend the funeral of his mother in law Mrs Pat Murry. Mr and Mrs Ginn Ritts and Beatrice and Mrs Nellie Fry of Butler Pa arrived for a ten days visit with Mr and Mrs G W Wentling. Mr and Mrs Wm Hawking of near Casey and James Lowry of Westfield left for Asheville NC to attend a Bible students convention. A case of 2888 at Ci LH & D depot yielded a pair of hatched chicks born en route.
Miss Rose Turner leaves for Marinetta Wisconsin to spend the summer with her sister. Mrs M R Whitney and sister Mrs Alice Holcomb depart for West Plains Missouri to visit relatives. Mrs Josie Lee heads to Battle Creek Michigan to join Mrs Ione Hays. Joe Goodman of Osceola Iowa visits Casey. J B Phillips and family depart for Warren Pennsylvania by car. M L Lee closes Arlington hotel and moves to Terre Haute to work with his brother. Boy Scouts undertake a twenty mile hike to camp near Charleston. O R Chapman visits from Texasto see kin and old friends.
Georgetown Illinois reports Wm Frazier and B C Richie caught a dead blue sturgeon in the Wabash River below Cayuga. The 5 ft 7 in fish weighed over 100 pounds and bore rope line remnants suggesting a trout line earlier. Likely carried upstream by spring floods from the Ohio.
F L Boyd attends the National Photographers convention in Kansas City this week. Herman Musgrave arrived from St Louis to visit his parents. Ira Newlin and James Crow families head to Manitou Colorado for a few weeks. River rose about four feet from heavy rains. Mrs C E Ricks from Perth North Dakota visited James Rush and relatives in northern Indiana.
The article notes the end of the traditional blue uniform after fifty years as the standard for American soldiers. Khaki, proven more serviceable after years of trial, will replace it within eight to ten years. Government reasons emphasize practicality over sentiment for past associations with the blue.
The passage describes the bodice to sleeve transition with draped sleeves often edged by metallic laces or delicate fabrics. It notes how fabric may fall from the arms and back, creating a medieval inspired silhouette with buckles or decorative chokers at the shoulders.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York hails Dr Kings New Life Pills as the King of all laxatives for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad urges readers to get a box and get well price 25 cents recommended by City Drug Store Taubenek & Davison-Adv.
A brief quip notes that individuals and their aims often fail or collapse in tandem, suggesting shared missteps or common pitfalls in pursuing goals. The saying implies habits and plans falter collectively under similar pressures.
William Kuykendall named administrator of the Mary Hughes estate requests all creditors present claims with the Clark County Court at Marshall during the October term. Creditors must attend and filing of claims is requested. Debts owed to the estate must be paid promptly. Dated July 24, 1913. J. W. Graham attorney.
The Illinois centennial commission for 1918 elected Senator Campbell S. Hearn of Quincy as chairman and Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber of Springfield as recording secretary. University of Illinois President Edmund J. James proposed a statewide celebration with a grand national event. Hearn favored a Springfield centennial exposition with national and state participation and a Lincoln and Douglas day, relics, and a history publication for schools and libraries. Gov. Dunne would convene a governors conference to coordinate the nationwide centennial exercises.
Missouri women join road work as Mr. and Mrs. Banta drag two spans of mules to repair the College Mound and Macon highway. The Macon Good Roads club names the Bantas as members. A ladies rest room opens in the courthouse basement with comfortable furnishings, benches, reading material, and a dressing area. Public notices announce administrator and guardian sales of Clark county real estate including farm land and town lots with payment terms.
The text notes calls to step in Mexico with arguments about spending around 1 billion dollars and sacrificing tens of thousands of young Americans, reflecting debate over intervention costs and risks.
Sunday services list includes Sunday School at 9:30 am and Morning Worship at 10:45. Junior Service at 2 pm Epworth League at 6:30 pm and Evening preaching at 7:30 pm. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 pm led by Pastor Chas E Taylor.
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