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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
4
A report on 1920s fashion notes at the Marshall Chautauqua promotes lace as dominant this season with Paris frocks featuring cream lace bodices black satin foundations and dramatic draped sashes. It highlights long lines, tailored coats, sport veils and Latin braided trims shaping the modern woman’s look.
A message dated April 19 1775 sent from Watertown describes Israel Bissell's ride to alarm colonists of British troop movements from Boston toward Lexington and Concord. He carried news of an advance force landing at Cambridge and firing on militia, with calls for fresh horses and support along a route through Worcester Brooklins New London Lyme Saybrook Killingworth East Guilford Guilford Branford New Haven New York New Brunswick Princeton Trouton to Philadelphia.
The Fiftieth General Assembly sets road improvement appropriations totaling 3 699 979 dollars with unexpended balances and federal allotments totaling 7 989 9538 dollars for 1917. It notes the Forty-ninth Assembly excess of 1 099 979 and explains no further sums were allocated due to material and labor costs. The road fund, funded by license fees, will be used only for bond debt service and highway improvement in Illinois.
The piece lauds President Wilson’s support from Republicans who, though in opposition, helped carry out the wartime legislative program. It notes leaders who opposed conscription and finance of the war but refrained from political attacks, arguing for unity without praising the president personally.
Farmers six miles southeast of Princeton who delayed wheat sowing last fall on county agent advice are foreseeing rewards in harvest. The local crop is better than many areas due to late sowing and milder winter effects, while early-sown districts suffer higher insect damage. One farmer says a ruined crop this year would still pay off next year.
The Lincoln Youths Chautauqua features a full week led by a trained play director and a college man with the tent crew. Daily athletics and morning play activities, a parade and play festival, relay races, late-evening games, a National Badge Test, hikes, and a community picnic mark this year’s event dedicated to patriotism.
Mr and Mrs Rucker Adams present the Adams System of Health Study and Physiological Exercise at the Chautauqua assembly. A thirty minute session teaches relaxation and body care under their guidance, offered as a valuable health program for all attendees. They will attend on the third day of the event.
An old advertisement claims the Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulates children's bladder issues. It says the product is mail order for $1 and a two month treatment, with testimonials available. Dr. E W Hail of St Louis is named and drugs are said to stock the remedy nationwide.
A Woman's Home Companion note warns that excessive meat intake produces acids during digestion. It advises balancing with fresh vegetables and fruits to neutralize acids and suggests meat and potatoes are commonly served together. It argues it is safer to have too little meat than too little fruit and vegetables.
Automobile expert O L Claudy asserts only distilled water should be used in storage batteries. He warns animal and vegetable matter and minerals in other waters harm the battery and says only dried water from druggists should replace water evaporated from the battery.
A local debate over a new tax plan draws broad public interest as residents weigh costs and benefits. Officials emphasize potential revenue while critics warn of higher living expenses and unequal impacts on families.
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