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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
7
Reading notes reflect a desire to leave crowded city life for a town offering affordable living and better child advantages. The speaker expresses enthusiasm after researching costs and housing, planning to move their establishment to a calmer community outside the big centers.
Algernon fears a dosage mix up from a doctor and a medium leads to possible poison for his sister and himself. The misdelivered pills are confirmed harmless. the elevator scare and a tense moment reveal life is very scarce in the tale narrated to Mr. Topfloor at his door.
A child recalls Greek names as familiar figures in U S cities while teasing about a visiting Greek figure who brings bananas and oranges every Thursday to the classroom. The anecdote contrasts ancient fame with modern daily life through a humorous classroom exchange.
In Browning's magazines a girl named Dorothy, homesick at her first party, breaks down in tears. The hostess's mother suggests she go home. Dorothy returns briefly, then explains she forgot to say she had such a time, implying she was overwhelmed.
A visitor and a housewoman discuss an heirloom brick and a wall portrait. The visitor notes the portrait is of the mother herself, hinting at hidden influence behind a political act. The exchange appears in aHar per a Weekly style excerpt.
A compact exploration of how heels and toes appear in idioms from fashion to idiomatic action. The piece traces historical uses from red heels in Elizabethan times to modern expressions like take to one’s heels and show a clean pair of heels, noting social attitudes and linguistic longevity.
Tobias Smollett writes that a gathering of authors can be dull despite on page wit. He notes private company hides fewer ideas, as a large group rarely yields extraordinary minds. He jokes dull writers stand out by odd extravagance and compares writers to grubs in a social constellation.
A teacher tells boys a tale contrasting two dogs. George's dog is gentle and quiet, while Thomas's dog is aggressive and fights others. The class chooses Thomas's dog, prompting a quick, unanimous answer.
Alfred Schurman, a sailor aboard the British steamship Bentmore departing Port Arthur, was pitched overboard in rough Gulf of Mexico waters. He swam about fifteen miles for nearly seven hours until reaching shore five miles from Port Arthur and was sent to a hospital once rescued.
In divided talk a man jokes about breaking champagne on a ship's bow for luck. Another questions a vessel that never broke wine on launch yet sailed successfully, with banter about naming the culprit, the weasel, and a cirk.
An elderly bachelor and an attractive widow debate training their six children. The widow asserts her brood, while the bachelor offers aid, in a humorous exchange captured by the Chicago Tribune.
A cryptic OCR fragment references appreciation and individuals with unclear roles. It mentions an end near and a shift in tone, implying an upcoming conclusion or transition without clear names, dates, or events.
Patent medicine advertisement claims Ayer's Hair Vigor keeps the scalp clean and healthy and destroys dandruff while promoting hair growth. It states the product softens hair, checks shedding, does not color or injure hair or scalp, and suggests consulting a doctor. Made by J C Ayer Co Lewell Mass.
A historical note argues that women sometimes view buying an automobile as a cost saving move for commuting. It suggests that mobility, not just youth, determines who reaches destinations first.
William Purcell of 706 S Fourth St Marshall Texas confirms a wife’s earlier endorsement and says Doan's Kidney Pills greatly improved his disordered kidneys. He calls Doan's the only reliable kidney medicine and urges publication. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Notice in the circuit court of Clark county Illinois in the July term 1912 Ed Wallace vs Dora Wallace divorce chancery. Affidavit of nonresidence of Dora Wallace filed summons returnable July 8 1912. Nonresident defendant must appear July 8 1912 Marshall Illinois to plead and avoid decree.
Extension of corporate existence granted for Dulaney National Bank of Marshall, Clark County, Minnesota, authorizing renewal to extend its business duration under the National Banking Act and the 1882 act. Certification by Comptroller Lawrence De Murray notes compliance and authorization for succession to the close of business on May 2.
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