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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
8
Announcement of candidacy for Marshall Township Supervisor. Arthur Guinnip asks for support contingent on the Democratic primary convention ahead of the election on Tuesday April 7, 1376. Advertisement appears in the period notice.
The Hive and the Gray drew full houses for all three performances. Star performers included Lem. Stark as Philip Vandunder speck and Charley Rector as Sam the darkey, with Little Jimmie by Frank Cole enchanted audiences.
Champions of clean cities note the average person breathes 32 pounds of air daily while consuming six pounds of food and water. The medical profession admits that smoke from soft coal causes many diseases.
Walter C. Martin warns 5,000 vacant Bronx apartments reflect a high cost build boom. He says shortages hit those unable to pay $60 to $105 monthly, urging faster construction of sub $6,000 homes to sustain the industry. Also reports a unified Southwest railway plan with four lines, 16,957 miles and $1.2 billion assets.
Trade reports show Norwegian Italian Spanish and Portuguese sardines are most popular in the United States while U S brands are exported abroad. About seven million dollars’ worth of foreign canned sardines enter the domestic market annually and American sardines are shipped to foreign markets where they enjoy similar favor.
The county records detail transactions from 1925 to 1928 including waivers, quick deeds, mortgages and car transfers. Notables include Fannie Weir and spouse to Sarah C Nicol, Harmon Stricker to John Ellis, and various banking and auto sales dealings with Marshall, Martinsville, Westfield and Casey Motor Co. among others. The playful closing question recalls a bygone social scene.
South Dolson Abe Babcock and son Henry spent Sunday with his in laws the Sam Michaels. John Reed and son David visited the Shots family near Freedom. Virgil Fox attended Clarksville church then visited his brother Ora Fox. Hutchens in Clarksville Monday. Mack Findley visited school Friday afternoon. Goldin Harbor and son Harry Ernest with Abe Babcock Friday. Della and Flossie Morgan visited Glen Morgan’s home Sunday. Bruce Spires family Harry Harbor Ernest Spires of Newman spent Sunday with Joe Spires family in Clarksville. Lauris Ruben Tingley gone near Paris for summer work. Tarrance Washburn moving toward Terre Haute soon. Liberty Hamilton in Marshall Saturday.
A remark suggesting hair styles reflect intelligence triggers discussion among readers. The line highlights tensions between fashion choices and intellect.
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