Unusually Well Prepared for Opportunities
A fragment notes that he has been unusually well prepared for opportunities, suggesting readiness and forward planning for upcoming chances.
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
6
A fragment notes that he has been unusually well prepared for opportunities, suggesting readiness and forward planning for upcoming chances.
The Rev. Charles Burdette, brother of humorist Bob Bach, cleared of blame in a $3,500 missing registered letters case from Peoria Post Office. The money and twelve letters were found hidden in a patched sack in San Francisco, ending a long cloud over his life and career. Also reported Quanah Parker, famed Comanche chief, died near Lawton Oklahoma at his home after a long noted life of leadership and wealth.
An advertisement for a Bible study book from the Bible and Tract Society solicits advanced Christian readers to acquire The Tabernacle Shadows of the Better Sacrifices. It promotes its lessons on the higher life through Israels types and sacrifices and mentions the publisher in Brooklyn.
A report details an elderly couple held up at home with a robber demanding money and a watch. The text also promotes Miona stomach tablets claiming quick relief and digestion benefits amid complaints of indigestion and digestive distress.
An advertisement claims Bucklen Arnica Salve has millions of friends and extraordinary cures over forty years. It touts uses for sores ulcers eczema burns rashes and piles with a price of 250 a month likely urging readers to buy.
Morgan led about 1200 Confederate horsemen against a Union garrison at Hartsville Tennessee, killing and capturing many. Among the rear guards were Lurton of Kentucky and Horace Harmon Lurton, later Supreme Court justices, with Harlan firing a field piece as the wagon escaped. The piece ends by noting the difference between banknotes and bank notes and a verdict on figures.
A 19th century home remedy urges keeping Hyomel on hand for croup and directs mothers to inhale vapors from boiled water for relief while awaiting a doctor. The ad claims many lives saved and pushes bottle sales through druggists and stores.
Casey Illinois resident William H Martz reports a forty year battle with kidney trouble ending after using Goan's Kidney Pills, claiming six boxes cured him and noting improved health. Ads promote Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, as sale agents. The text closes with a proverb about honesty versus practice.
A dated plea touts European springs for eczema relief but promises instant relief at home using D. D. D. Prescription with wintergreen thymol and other ingredients. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle from Robert Prewett, a local druggist, to ease burning itch and restore smooth skin.
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