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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
3
A grainy 1914 ad touts Peruna as a remedy for nervous headaches and fatigue. It cites a twelve year sufferer who regained strength after four bottles and mentions Peruna tablets as an alternative. The piece urges readers to ask their druggist for a free Peruna Almanac.
The Texas wonder promises cure for kidney and bladder problems in men and women. It claims to dissolve stones, cure diabetes and rheumatism, relieve back pain, regulate bladder issues in children, and is sold by druggists with two months of treatment offered from Dr EB Hall of St. Louis.
A historic yarn claims 21 000 Mexican silver dollars were buried about four miles west of Dodge City after a 1860s massacre of 82 Mexicans. Jesus M Martinez allegedly buried the cache and searched the area with a sharpened wire but died a drinker before locating it. The tale, recounted in R M Wright’s new book, ties to an 1858-1863 period on the Santa Fe trail and Cheyenne Apache Kiowa depredations.
Mr Britten of Illinois cites a speech noting the beef trust and proposes three pending bills before the interstate and foreign commerce committee. He mentions a measure by Judge Adamson to curb meat prices by restricting calves slaughter and interstate shipment.
In a candid verse voice, Walt Nason recalls public abuse and resilience. He describes being bullied, humiliated, and scarred yet unbowed, then choosing a calmer life with a synthetic smile to mask inner turmoil. He ends by noting joy in performance without the old pain.
Local notes report drilling at Wells near Ardie Farm and visits by Casey relatives. A casey public schools reemployed teachers led by W. Thompson and staff across North and South Sides. Abe Martin's baccalaureate address by Dale Fluhrart praises thrift and industry with notable examples from Carnegie to Rockefeller. advice to youths stresses work, saving, and early toil.
A fragment notes carbon paper suitable for transferring embroidery and other patterns advertised at the Herald office. It mentions a large size and a range of transfer tools available to crafters.
The Chicago appellate court has decided that the painting September Morn is neither lewd nor immoral. Interest in the painting will now die out.
Miss Fawn Lippincut comments on girls viewing the tango as vital. The piece notes many households keep two grocers, one convenient and one chosen for better prices or trust, reflecting local shopping habits.
Don’t Lose Sleep Coughing at Night Take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It glides down your throat and coats the inflamed surface for immediate relief. It loosens chest tightness and eases wheezy breathing and harsh coughs. Children love it. Contains no opiates. For sale by all druggists.
Cooper Stout of Murphysboro succeeds Cr Hitch as United States Marshal last Monday with Frank H. Holmes of Kankakee as chief deputy. The current staff remains but all deputy positions are reshuffled. The report notes Hitch may become clerk of the U S district court under Judge Wright. The piece also mentions unrelated health ads and an administrator's notice for George A Huffington estate with a July court sale planned in Marshall Illinois.
An observation from a historical source notes that most people who reach 100 tend to neglect physical activity, with few exceptions among those whose routines were described.
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