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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
6
New black and colored silks from 39¢ to 1.50 a yard. Rich wool dress goods for misses 15¢ to 1.00. Dress Ginghams 10c to 35c. Wash dress fabrics up to 50c. India linens Persian lawns Linneave and white goods for waists and skirts. Grand trimming stock with guimps bands all overs embroideries gloves underwear and bags.
Our buyers have chosen stylish patterns and untrimmed hats ready to be fixed up to your order. The store boasts milliners of extensive experience and two visited the large markets last week to study current trends.
Be sure to see new shoes for women to match Easter hats. The store offers women's Misses' and children's shoes in Reed and Queen Quality makes with widths to fit all and please all.
New women’s suits enter stock with 50 Iris garments in colors and fabrics. Also long cloaks jackets silks wash waists and a $1 wash waist. Princess slips corset waists gowns under muslins offered at prices from 15 dollars to 49 cents per pair.
The article notes Treasury balance with over 1 billion dollars in gold coin and 126 million in bullion. It claims the government holds more gold than Britain and France combined, and more than Britain and Germany or Britain and Russia, based on figures reported by the New York Globe.
Lee O'Neil Browne introduces a new libel bill in the house claiming thorough adoption of English libel provisions. The piece notes English law's oppressive and costly nature, cites Times versus Parnell as a precedent, and critiques Browne's aims while touching on American press freedom and political tensions. The column also references Mexican unrest and international angles on intervention and safety.
The record lists amounts due from state and private banks and other financial institutions, reserves with approved agents, and various cash items including notes of other banks and fractional currency. totals and percentages accompany the figures as part of the balance sheet.
The piece critiques early 20th century U S interpretations of the Monroe principle as pledging to protect foreigners in civil wars. It recalls Roosevelt's 1903 stance against German and British intervention in Cuba and Venezuela, comparing to Cleveland's views and noting ongoing tensions in Anglo Mexican affairs.
Joseph Cannon declines a San Francisco Chautauqua invitation offering 500 dollars per night for 100 lectures and date flexibility. The telegram shows a quick refusal of potential weekly earnings ranging from 3080 to 3500 dollars plus expenses. The reaction notes Speaker elect Clark has already booked at least two weeks of engagements at 900 dollars per week.
Fragmentary notes discuss insurance basics for farm and city property and mention on call days for terms. The rest contains unrelated prose about manipulation and social behavior without clear news.
Mrs. Louisa Elizabeth Bliss of Sheridan Wyoming seeks an army pension claiming Civil War service with the Sixty third Illinois regiment. She allegedly wore male disguise and performed perilous missions behind Confederates, with a scar from a gunshot near her left eye and battles near Vicksburg. She later married twice, moved to Lander, Wyoming, and died, leaving heirs.
Jersey B a Jersey B is expected to begin a 1911 season at West Union on March 30 then at Marshall's West Ends Wagon Yard for the final three days. The horse, 16 hands high and 1350 pounds, shows strong trotting speed and stud lineage with sire Jersey Wilkes and dam Buic Bell Dy. Breeder Ross Buckner, West Union, Ill., invites inquiries.
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