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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
2
A Republican convention will meet in Edwardsville on March 23 at 12 noon to nominate a candidate for the Second Supreme Judicial District. Delegates are apportioned one per each 400 votes or major fraction from the 1914 state treasurer race. W P Welker is the chairman.
The article surveys 1910 era politics with President Wilson as a strong boss, parties contending over ship purchase, suffrage repeal efforts in Danville, and a partial victory for railroads with passenger rates nudging up from 2 to 2.5 cents. It reports Missouri senate relief funds for stockmen and boundary shifts aimed to curb country vote influence, plus accusations of political favors tied to post office appointments in Hoopeston and Paris.
Marshall Democrat editor faces charges over a bid to influence an appointment. Accused of offering to sell the position for 500 dollars, details describe alleged impropriety and quoted remarks.
The Illinois Legislature faces criticism over two Dunne messages urging lobby curbs and swift action on foot and mouth disease and insurance and tax issues. The piece argues the lobby delayed essential work, masking a fight over speaker election and revealing broader losses to livestock and state finance. It notes salary perks fueling waste and predicts ongoing struggle to curb the lobby in Illinois.
A sequence from a Democratic paper criticizes O Hair for farm aid and party loyalty, then shifts to accuse him of selling office assets after the editor failed to get a government job. Earlier editorials praised him for serving the district. later notes acknowledge public service once the political cost faded.
The piece extols Col. Goethals as a major general and praises his Panama Canal achievement as a lasting constructive victory for peace. It contrasts his work with Gen. von Hindenburg’s war leadership and lauds the canal project from Gatun Dam to Culebra Cut as a monumental, enduring feat benefiting commerce and international ties.
The article notes the nine senators who left the Sixty-third Congress with Root and Burton receiving the greatest distinction. It lauds Root for public service across roles as secretary of war and state and U S senator, contrasting criticism with his believed people focus and clear speech. It also praises Burton for river and harbor efforts and anticipates gains from Underwood Broussard.
Advice from Wallace's Farmer urges farmers to drag roads in early spring to prevent mud and frost damage. Regular dragging after rain can keep roads smooth until spring, reducing future costs and improving access.
Scientific American answers a reader about whether a ship can reach the ocean bottom regardless of depth. It explains that depth affects pressure but not weight, noting salt water density, and that Titanic’s sinking involved pressure-driven flooding and rapid descent aided by water force.
Charles Tripp, an armless man born in Olney sixty one years ago, has supported himself and his aging mother since age 17. He threads with his toes, travels widely, and plans to darn his own socks, inspiring others with his perseverance despite heavy odds.
The column discusses recipes and methods for cornmeal dishes using Mondamin maize, including batter proportions for steamed cornbread and corn meal gems. It suggests substitutions with milk, molasses, and baking powder, and notes a preference for serving with cream. It also references a poemish aside about decor and etiquette.
Reading notes contrast between state and federal gun laws on killing ducks and other water fowl. The text highlights seasons from September to December under federal rules and December to April under state rules, noting conflicts and the need to obey federal statutes.
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