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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
2
Card of thanks 25 cents. Obituary poetry not published. Resolutions by lodges or societies on death of a member $1. Announcements of entertainments with admission fee charged at 5 cents per person. All communications subject to editorial revision. The Herald has a larger circulation than any other Clark County newspaper.
The article weighs land versus sea power in the great war. It notes Germany’s land superiority and England’s sea dominance shaping strategy and outcomes. It cites Admiral Mahan and warns a long war if land power prevails, with sea power offering eventual advantage.
A Washington observer decries congressional and administration feebleness amid a Mexican border crisis. The piece argues ordinary Americans see neglect of readiness, demand accountability, and foresee a political payback when the public fully grasps the government’s inertia.
The Springfield Republican comments on the President’s political troubles and predicts possible changes in administration as mounting complications loom. The piece reflects editorial concern over future leadership amid ongoing political strain.
The passage argues that Mr Wilson’s reelection bid is backed by his supporters as the best argument for continuity. It notes voters seek a steady direction, preferring a leader who clearly looks ahead and moves decisively.
The village primary Tuesday drew only fifty three voters while Hutsonville Herald notes three ballots counted in its report. The Westfield Review confirms a very quiet city primary with limited turnout and candidates selected by a small electorate.
The United States Public Health Service brands strong drink as the most efficient ally of pneumonia and notes alcohol use contributes to about ten percent of U S deaths from the disease. It cautions drinkers to heed the warning, especially as pneumonia deaths rise this season.
A reader in Rocky Mount North Carolina reviews Foley Kidney Pills praising quick relief from aches pains and sore muscles attributed to kidney issues. The letter notes the product is sold everywhere.
A playful exchange shows a salesman insisting on more than a simple sale, prompting a lighthearted moment as a shopper asks for clarification. The scene captures informal etiquette and market humor between vendor and customer.
Verona Clarke surveys spring fashion with updated 1870s and Directoire influences. Tight bodices with darts appear beside bustled overskirts, wide skirts, and crinoline hints. Hats range from Watteau to broad-brim sailors. veils and feathers top Italian and leghorn hats. Jersey sport suits and rust proof Warner corsets feature modern fit and durability.
The retirement of Admiral von Tirpitz signals a possible shift toward conciliatory German diplomacy toward the United States. A censored Berlin dispatch suggests official approval of such sentiment, while threats in the Reichstag point to a division within German politics over submarine warfare. The Kaiser supports von Bethmann Hollweg, and while Tirpitz’s naval building was valuable, unilateral submarine warfare against neutrals has harmed international standing and trade.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tornado and ensuing fire affecting a major company site. Mentions individuals and firms in unclear sequence, with references to a legal or emergency response inquiry and possible property damage across multiple locations.
The verse laments repeated bonehead plays from youths and workers who waste wages on beer debt and vanity. It notes schoolboys smoking, damsels chasing vaudeville pleasures, and families overspending, arguing such acts ruin a life meant for sublimity and happiness.
An old newspaper ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup. It instructs readers to mail five cents with their name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets, sold by all druggists.
Word says the House of Representatives plans a party Sunday May 6 for veteran Republican congressman Uncle Joe. On Monday May 7 the House will devote an hour to a tribute to him.
Harvard Observatory notes a split in Taylor's comet tail and asks whether the Bull Moose faction shifted stance or direction. The report signals alignment questions within the party amid observational details.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to treat a child's cold with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It promotes a pleasant pine tar honey syrup that soothes coughing and helps ease cold symptoms. The copy emphasizes child-friendly use and quick relief.
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