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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
2
The Herald notes rates for card of thanks at 25 cents and lodge resolutions on a member’s death at 1.00. Announcements of entertainments with admission fees cost 5 cents per line. Editorial revisions may affect communications. The Herald claims the largest Clark County circulation.
The era of rail turmoil appears to ease as the New York Central raises bond subscriptions to 100 million dollars and Pennsylvania expands equipment orders. Missouri Pacific notes are renewed, with receivership fears fading and 87 percent of 19 million dollars in notes deposited for a one year extension at 6 percent. Wabash Frisco reorganization plans are announced and Rock Island receivership faces criticism.
A Milwaukee Journal meditation on cultivated minds finding company in nature and books. It argues life philosophy evolves with experience, values effort over outcomes, and seeks happiness in work rather than distant goals.
The federal law tightens controls on habit forming drugs like morphine and cocaine but omits patent medicines and soft drinks. Farmers and some religious papers still advertise patent medicines, while urban outlets restrict dope advertising. The piece argues the craze reflects a relic of heathenism and calls for broader regulation.
A farm column argues against patent medicines and opiates, urging medical diagnosis and physician care to remove disease causes. It cautions against relying on drugs to mask symptoms and notes the value of vitality, healthful living, and lawful medicine over dope. The piece cites pension costs and contrasts them with national wealth.
A nineteenth century editorial argues young men ruin chances by lacking diligence and honesty. It claims most failures stem from not applying themselves, disliking work, and avoiding responsibility. Employers reward merit and seek reliable workers, making perseverance the key to success.
The article describes early 20th century minting innovations including rapid weighing machines with ten balances per unit that sort coins into lights heavies or correct weights. It notes tolerances for gold and silver coins, standard weights and fineness, and describes an automatic coining press feeding blanks from a hopper to stamping.
A vintage health ad argues that good digestion and regular bowel movements are essential for joy. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a nightly remedy to ensure a full morning bowel movement, improved appetite and digestion, and overall well being.
readers debate a supposed law mandating four hours daily war duty in Europe. opinion voices warn against belief in such compelled service while asserting listeners are being informed.
In Urumia Persia the American Mission reports thousands of refugees sheltered in mission compounds after Russian withdrawal. Dr Packard aided by Kurdish leaders saved 1000 plus from massacre. Mission funds covered food and burial costs as villagers rebuild. Appeal for $50 000 to $150 000 goes to American Christian friends and Red Cross.
The article argues that common house flies are the most dangerous animals on earth due to disease spreading. It explains their role as disease carriers from sick to well people, the risk to food, and urges cleaning premises and swatting flies to prevent illness.
A fragmented poem recalls wartime bans on alcohol as nations fight and ration. It contrasts vodka and green fairy with barleycorn and calls out rulers, soldiers, and weary people seeking relief amid shortages and despair.
The article cites Dean's Kidney Pills praised by Mrs. Fred Wallis of 406 Main St Marshall as relieving a backache with one box, while a notice from 1915 announces the administrator's hearing for Edwin Harlan's estate in Clark County Illinois, with claims to be filed by June.
The administrator of the James Snyder estate in Clark County Illinois invites all creditors and claimants to appear at the Clark County Courthouse in Marshall for the June term to present claims and for debtors to settle immediately. Dated April 12 1915. John H Davison administrator with will annexed and B M Davigan attorney announce the hearing and settlement process.
Framed mare service listing for Elwood Jim standardbred stallion. Sire Elwood Jim. dam noted as top mare in region. Shown at Martinsville Fair and placed high in General Purpose and Roadsters. Located 1 mile west of Albright. terms ten dollars. insurance included. contact Fred Spittler Martinsville phone 8 on 409.
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