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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
7
The Saint Louis Globe Democrat notes bewilderment over a dye shortage blamed on German control during the war. It cites fears colors would vanish, reports on shipments halted, and public campaigns to wear white, but spring fashions reveal a full spectrum of colors, challenging the dire forecasts.
The article muses on colorful gowns and dye shortages, questions if dyes are exhausted or if independence from Germany is near. It references Christian practices during Lent and a Wakefield record about Alice Lister unable to digest fish, with exemptions for meat. It also includes Administrator's Notice for Matilda Kelly estate with court appearance details and payment requests.
An advertisement touts A Texas Wonder as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles and other ailments. It claims it dissolves gravel, cures diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, and regulates bladder issues in children. The mail order offer costs $1.00 for two months of treatment with testimonials available on request.
The Wakefield parish register shows 17th century Lent observance as a legal, community practice of self-denial for forty days. It records what people gave up whether Anglican or nonconformist, including cigars or even candy, as a public, costly discipline during springtime.
Mrs. A. G. Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina reports relief from aches pains and sore joints after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes quick benefits and claims the product is sold widely.
Dr. J. J. Bowlby aged 70 and Mrs. Mart J. Post aged 50 wed today in Champaign after traveling from Hershey Kankakee county. Local elopement confirms the nuptials and joins two residents in marriage.
Large sheets of carbon paper advertised for transferring embroidery and other patterns are available at the Herald Office. The listing emphasizes usefulness for pattern transfer and crafting tasks.
Mary Hunt administratrix of Lydia A DeVol's estate in Clark County Illinois gives notice for creditors to attend the May term at the Marshall courthouse on the first Monday in May for filing claims. Dated February 19 1916. Graham and Snavely attorneys.
State Highway Department announces sealed bids for bridge work in Parker township Clark county with details at the County Superintendent of Highways office. Bid deadline is 11 oclock a. m. on Search 21 1916 at the post house in Marshall.
Notice to heirs and distributees that on Monday April 3, 1916 the administrator of the Jeremiah Hills estate will present his final report to Clark County Court at Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from duties, with a right to resist the application.
Engineering brief details replacing an 80 ft steel span with a new concrete pier on piles and a reinforced concrete abutment. Substructure totals 216.8 cubic yards concrete and 7500 pounds reinforcing steel. Location Martinsville rail station 414 miles. Completion by August 1 1916. engineer estimate $4560.00.
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