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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
6
The item lists fees: obituary poetry not published, lodge resolutions on death of a member priced at one dollar, entertainments with admission charged at a rate per line, and editorial communications subject to revision.
The Forty-ninth Illinois General Assembly wraps after a long calendar with limited work days. Many reforms on public service, fire insurance, private banks, civil service, anti lobby bills, and boxing and racing measures were shelved, leaving major legislation to public note.
The article notes how European leaders and scholars once shared mutual respect through university exchange professorships and honorary societies. It describes a rapid shift as Germany and Britain cancel memberships in each other’s circles and as King George removes enemy royalty from the Order of the Garter, signaling wartime estrangement.
Amid calls to sever ties, emperors Francis Joseph and Wilhelm drop from the British army list as field marshals. The piece notes childishness of the gesture and its persistence beyond peace, citing Haeckel resigning from a British society aged eighty one, expressing scientific camaraderie but political disdain for England.
A discussion of the term Lusitania and its use versus ancient history. The piece cites the New York Herald on language fairness and traces Lusitania from Roman general Galba through Crassus to Augustus and Tiberius, noting the shift to a Portuguese nation. It also mentions Cunard steamships bearing Latin place names ending in ia.
The text argues farming is a constant war against weeds insects and predators. Successful farmers maintain watchful waiting and prepared readiness with tools like cultivators and spraying gear to combat incursions and protect crops and livestock.
The Arizona, the mightiest battleship, launched at the Brooklyn navy yard last Saturday. It surpasses the British Queen Elizabeth in size with 608 feet length, 97 feet 6 inches beam, 23 feet 6 inches draft and 31,400 tons displacement. Main battery includes twelve 14 inch rifles in four turrets, with a 15 mile range. secondary battery holds twenty two 5 inch rapid fire guns.
A letter argues Germany knew of Belgian conspiracy since 1906 and accuses England and Belgium of provoking war. It claims Lusitania was used to draw America into battle and condemns British actions and gas warfare as barbaric, ending with a vow to kill the bear first.
Mr and Mrs A G Russell traveled to Decatur to witness son Corwin Russell graduate from Millikin University. Mrs Ruth Hayes and daughter attended grandson Rolf Haynes graduation in Battle Creek Michigan. Dr C E Pollard who studied in Chicago visited relatives. Prof Harry L Fogler from Independence Iowa arrived with family to spend summer with relatives.
An advertisement from C. L. Mapes touts a silo design labeled 1S Guaranteed 4 To be Special In-De Struct-o Metal. It claims resistance to corrosion and acid, prevents silage fermentation, excludes air and moisture, and is described as the most permanent practical silo to erect. Request catalogs.
The article defines worry as a mind overactivity and unrest about life concerns. It links chronic worry to physical symptoms and diseases such as diabetes gout and chronic heart disease, explaining nervous energy depletion in brain cells as a mechanism.
The sun emblem dates from ancient times and became a national symbol with military and feudal roots. Records show its use by warlords in the eleventh century and adoption by feudal lords in the fifteenth century, with navy ties strong since early centuries and official adoption marking the nation in 1810.
A fragmented reader note recalls post exam reflections with self criticism and humor. Mentions two days after the exam and two questions missed. References Yale Record and Victor Hugo in a reflective, informal tone.
In a historic tale from Les Sables Olonne bay a fisherman named Daniel Fricaud misled Admiral Russell by signaling a pretend flame and the fleet bombarded nearby sheds. The ruse saved the town and the fisherman from hangings, while smoke masked the true injuries.
The article reviews the complex, risky process of launching a large ship, noting the massive scale of materials and labor, the critical prelaunch calculations, and the persistent uncertainty despite years of experience. It cites historic examples and the anxiety of success in every launch.
Fragmentary text mentions Stony Desert north of the Darling and 800 miles long with sandy dunes and ridges likely formed by wind and retreating Bea. It notes a site visit morning and a theater manager’s office exchange about opening something with a plow. includes stray quotes and character names.
Partial transcript shows a question about which of those present was the elder at a gathering. Names and context are unclear, but the dialogue centers on silence and recognition within a small group.
Notice in Clark County court regards the estate of Stephen D. Quick deceased. Ian Baird administratrix de bonis non seeks court order to sell land in Marshall to pay debts. Property includes West Handy Street tract and half interest in adjacent lots. Proceedings set for July term 1915 1916 with summons issued to Frank Williams and other defendants.
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