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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
2
The notice advertises subscription rates of 2.09 for advance one year 1.25 for six months and 254 for three months. It lists classified rates 734 per line per insertion with a 25 cent minimum, 25 cent cards of thanks, 1 dollar for lodge resolutions on a death, and 714 cents per line for entertainments with admission. It promotes editorial revision and claims no better job printing than the Herald office.
The Marshall Herald claims the largest paid circulation in Clark County Illinois, signaling strong local reach and advertising value for businesses.
A compact opinion argues that rural schools educate city workers, while rail unions press for closures that force farmers to provide land and livelihoods, highlighting tension between urban taxes and rural productivity.
A midwestern editorial argues for a large 1920 road building program funded by state and national sources. It urges timing work during business slumps to utilize idle labor, avoid inflation, and ensure delivery of materials while completing planned projects. It warns against overambitious plans and calls for efficient, economic expansion of highway construction.
Rural districts weigh consolidation to improve education but worry about higher costs. Studies in Ohio, Indiana show most consolidated schools cost less or about the same, North Dakota cites a 6 mill tax rise. One room schools with tiny enrollments incur high per pupil maintenance.
Merchants in Clark county organize Bargain Days with special store discounts, railroad fare drops, and entertainment to attract visitors. Businesses adapt pricing to draw customers from distant areas, expanding reach beyond town shops and encouraging proactive sales approaches.
The piece surveys competing states courting investors in the readjustment era. It notes Hlinnis's appealing to funds and questions capital protection. It highlights California's propaganda and Virginia's Public Service Commission stance urging rates that cover costs and provide returns to attract further expansion and investment.
A reflective editorial argues private ownership and operation of railroads telegraph and telephone lines are more efficient and economical than government control. It cites industrial growth and equitable service as evidence from a century of private capital.
Marshall resident Edward Reese testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his disordered kidneys and nightly backache. He reports waking due to kidney trouble, dizziness, and stooping pain, then notes lasting relief after a box bought at City Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
Administrators Notice of Filing Final Settlement states that on April 5 1920 conservator as administrator will present final report to Clark County Court at Marshall Illinois and seek discharge. Executor’s Notice indicates William E Plety as executor for Mary C Piety with May Term hearing and claim filing. payment requested. Publication Notice In Attachment lists The Westfield Railroad Company vs A D Bowen and Westfield in Clark County Illinois Circuit Court March Term A1 THON.
A writ of attachment issued December 23 1919 from Clark County Circuit Court in favor of Westfield Railroad Company against the Estate of A D Bowen and The Westfield Motor Railway Co for 6912.12. If Bowen and Westfield do not appear March 1920 at Marshall Court House special bail must be given and plead, or judgment and sale of attached property will follow.
The Clark County Illinois notices announce executrix appointments for Maria R. Marvin Anna White H C Cork Joseph L Setzer and Russell Smittkamp with April and May court terms. They urge claims against estates and prompt debt payment, listing attorneys and dates, with a March 8 special board meeting called by Fleming R Black Clark County Clerk.
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