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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
9
The item notes publication by the Wabash Valley Printing Co in Marshall Illinois, indicating a local press operation serving the town. It reflects a small business milestone and community dissemination of information.
Citizens urged Marshall to embrace street paving as autos increase and traffic grows. The piece argues mud and gravel streets fall behind progress, urging immediate hard surfaces to beautify and improve service for a town moving toward modernization.
The piece notes uncertainty at the Democratic convention with Al Smith likely to secure the nomination. It highlights Illinois figures like A J Cermak and Mike Igoe carrying wet planks, signaling a clash between liquor policy and personal liberty. The author suggests weather reflects the outcome, with wet conditions hinting at political shifts.
A business leader commends the National League of Women Voters for clarifying political issues in 1928. He expects women to shape the campaign and notes U.S. prosperity as context for national questions and the upcoming presidential race.
The speaker argues American prosperity stems from a philosophy of Individual Reward for Individual Merit not mass production or politics managed industry. He praises self made leaders and warns government control of business risks stifling innovation and individual opportunity. He urges voters to evaluate promises and defend the constitutional balance.
Nations Business editor Merle Thorpe delivered a radio talk and editorial in April. He is recognized as one of the strongest editorial writers in the country today.
Construction and remodeling sweep Marshall with paving on South 11th and North Seventh streets and new Ohio Oil Company building on South Fifth. Dulaney National Bank plans summer remodels as Clarence Tingley, Wm Imle, and Stacey Lee advance projects along routes 3 7 and the Dixie Highway.
Mellon Construction with its Marshall House base undertakes the county’s largest bridge project for the Pennsylvania railroad. Ray Manhart near West Union cultivates 120 acres of river bottom corn with his two sons, using a tractor and power machinery to farm large scale and also runs a saw mill and threshing machine in spare time. He spends leisure time playing ball and fishing.
A mother was killed and her child seriously injured when a vehicle crash occurred near William Weaver’s residence on Sunday. The incident serves as a warning for motorists to drive carefully and pedestrians to watch their steps crossing the state road.
W F Holwick of the Maple Grove farm near Marshall says he will back Hoover if the Democrats nominate a wet candidate. The Holwicks are noted for their beautiful home in the area.
Milo Prust, a county farmer, reports success despite weather as he develops his father’s Ideal Farm on route 3 in West Union. He notes 35 years in the county and asserts no one on a farm has ever starved, while both parties seek Washington action to aid farmers.
The Blockinger farming brothers were seen working despite rain as Roscos hoeed his fields and Austin helped his crops. Leonard King of Ernst stores notes a Herald omission about Potter's mug and locals speculate on ongoing rain patterns with June ending.
An old saying argues the grindstone is no place for a man to keep his nose but notes it is better there than in other places. The quip reflects workaday caution about labor and prudence.
A fragmentary note discusses experience as a key teacher, suggesting surprisingly young and efficient anchors or instructors. It mentions ideas about value of practical learning and quick results from capable educators. The text is incomplete and lacks clear specifics.
A lesson outline tracing Saul of Tarsus from his birth in a Jewish home to his education under Gamaliel in Jerusalem, his Benjamite lineage, and Roman citizenship. It highlights central truths from Deuteronomy about loving God wholly, teaching His Word at home, and keeping faith central in daily life.
A devotional line urges believers to let the joy of Christ rise within like a springing well. It emphasizes rejoicing in the Lord always and encourages opening space for divine joy.
Fragmentary note asserts steadfast resolve to hold converse with angels and mentions feeding Pigas Lydia Mario Childe as part of the text. Contains unclear context and disconnected names. No clear event or date. preserves quoted phrase and stray references.
A historic note states eighty percent of passenger type automobiles registered in the United States are used for some commercial purpose. It reflects a shift from private enjoyment to utilitarian use among motor vehicles in the era.
Carrie C. Alexander as administratrix announces in Clark County Illinois that claims against the estate of John W. Alexander will be heard at the August term in Marshall. Creditors must present and debtors pay promptly, with attorney William T. Hollenbeck listed.
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