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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
3
The advertisement claims Peruna can restore interest in food for those with poor appetite caused by disease. It describes a sequence of improved appetite after a tea spoonful before meals and promises natural stimulation, urging readers to obtain Peruna and tablets from a druggist.
A vintage patent medicine notice touts a Texas cure claimed to treat kidney and bladder ailments, diabetes, rheumatism, and back pain for men and women, with bladder relief for children. It promises a two month supply for one dollar and lists Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis as a distributor.
A rough wartime style report notes a pest outbreak discovered last Sunday in fields west of town near Ben Logan. The Craddock wheat field and nearby farms including Brown Oscar Roberty and others show rapid pest multiplication with many rows affected in Arcola Record-Herald.
The piece argues for women's suffrage, praising the role of clubwomen in education, reform, and public service. It claims the ballot will empower women economically and morally, urging intelligent voting to improve laws, protect children, and advance social progress led by America.
Charles Cottar recalls a perilous expedition in British East Africa to film a charging lion. Masai Adams provokes the animal while Cottar and the camera operator stay close. The lion kills the operator and destroys the camera and film.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a game and a lottery with mixed opinions. It notes some people as spongers who shirk expense and jokes at others’ cost, reflecting a social digression in a casual, quoted voice.
Large sheets for transferring embroidery and other patterns offered at the Herald office.
John V. Farwell and Fred W. Upham offer skeptical takes on President Wilson's belief that prosperity follows from business confidence. They argue confidence stems from policy and regulation, noting tariff expectations stalled and rail rates or ICC action could matter for future growth. A. M. Schoyer highlights weak freight and general merchandise moves on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh.
Obscure old style editorial fragment discusses public officials and social mores. It notes a humorous quip about dance reforms and town opinion, attributed to Abe Martin. The fragment reflects local humor and commentary on civic figures.
The article argues for practical manual training in schools to prepare youths for useful work amid shifting economies. It notes the misfit of diplomas to actual calling, praises industrial schooling and night classes, and highlights growing demand for skilled labor driven by machinery and electrical appliances.
Notice is given to nonresident defendant Oliver Tunghuhn that Eliza Junghuhn filed a bill in the Clark County Circuit Court chancery on May 28 1914. A summons issued returnable July 13 1914. If he fails to appear on July 13 1914 a decree may be entered against him. Marshall June 6 1914. Swern Hollenbeck Comp tans Sol.
A public notice touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and health builder to revitalize the stomach liver kidneys and whole system. Mrs Jas Duncan of Haynesville Maine reports being completely cured after doctors gave up. Sold at City Drug Store in 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
State of Illinois Clark County notices that Sylvester J. Stephenson estate will have final settlement proceedings. On Monday July 6 1914 the executor Frank S. Stephenson will present final acts to Clark County Court Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from duties. Attorney J W Graham appears for the executor.
By order of the County Court of Clark County Illinois the administrator of George A Huffingtons estate will sell the southeast quarter of section nineteen town ten north range eleven west excluding prior railroad right of way on July 20 1913 between 10 am and 4 pm at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. Terms include half the purchase price in six months and the remainder in one year with notes bearing seven percent interest. Purchasers may pay all cash and must provide security and a mortgage to secure deferred payments.
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