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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
6
Card of thanks 25 cents and obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions on a member’s death cost 1.00. Announcements of entertainments with admission charge priced at 5 cents per line. Editorial revisions apply. The Herald boasts the largest Clark County circulation.
Railway financial optimism grows as New York Central stockholders subscribe to 100 million in bonds and Pennsylvania orders new equipment. Missouri Pacific renews notes and cites absence of receivership risk. Schaff of MKT reports 87 percent of 19 million notes deposited under one year extension at 6 percent, with strong earnings and rehab optimism. Wabash Frisco reorganization plans released, Rock Island receivership challenged as unnecessary.
The Milwaukee Journal article asserts that a cultivated mind unlocks hidden resources, finds companionship in nature and books, and embraces a dynamic philosophy shaped by experience. The cultured individual directs life, welcomes change, and values effort over final attainment.
The federal government tightens controls on habit forming drugs like morphine cocaine and heroin but excludes patent medicines and soft drinks. Dope use spans ages from youths selling papers to older adults, with rising deaths and crowded hospitals as supply tightens. Agricultural papers omit such ads and religious papers in the north south and west still run patent medicine promotions.
An essay argues against patent medicines and opiates, noting relief may be temporary and healing requires addressing underlying causes. It contrasts medical guidance with drug reliance and highlights the value of physician care, cautioning against using medicines to mask illness. It also critiques pension cost figures as reported by the Chicago Tribune and reflects on national finances.
A lesson urges young men to take responsibility for career outcomes. It argues many fail to secure or keep jobs due to lack of effort and interest, while employers reward merit and reliability. The piece champions diligence industry vigilance and honesty as the path to advancement.
The piece explains how the U S Mint weighed coins in 1910 using new machines with ten balances per unit to test weight. It notes tolerance ranges for gold and silver coins and describes an automatic coining press feeding blanks to stamping, contrasting with older hand-weighing methods.
Advertisment claims health益 promotes happiness through digestion and bowel movement. It urges taking one pill at night to ensure a full free movement in the morning, improving appetite and digestion and reducing sickness.
The text notes belief in a supposed law compelling four hours daily to discuss the European war, while asserting that many are mistaken about such a statute. It suggests efforts to inform the public and dispel the misconception.
A report from Prof. A Wallace of Marshall details the great Persian uprising in Uramia. Russian withdrawal left Christian villages exposed to Kurdish violence. thousands fled to mission compounds, with 12,000 seeking shelter and 3,000 at French Mission. Missionary efforts, diplomacy, food aid, and medical care saved many, but extensive destruction and death followed. Funds are sought from American supporters to continue relief and repatriation.
The text argues the common house fly is more dangerous than large wild animals, carrying disease germs from sick to healthy people. It describes flies as nature's scavengers and death messengers, detailing their sticky foot pads and the transmission of deadly germs when they land on skin or food.
The piece cites Walt Mason and discusses drink and wartime hardship. It notes rulers fearing alcohol fuel and laments dulling of men by beer while nations contend with submarines and vodka bans.
In a local notice Mrs. Fred Wallis of 406 Main St Marshall testifies the use of Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her backache with no recurrence. Administrator notices announce Edwin Harlan estate proceedings in Clark County Illinois with June term hearings and debts due.
The undersigned appointed administrator with will annexed of the estate of James Snyder late of Clark County Illinois deceased will appear before the county court of Clark county at the Marshall courthouse on the first Monday in June to present claims. Creditors and those indebted to the estate are urged to attend and settle accounts. Dated April 12 1915. John H Davison administrator.
Fred Spittler of Martinsville advertises Elwood Jim a standardbred trotter, 16 hands and 1180 pounds, with 2.12 percent ark. Dam noted as a top mare. Sire Elwood Jim, shown at Martinsville Fair with top placements. Breeding terms set at $10 with usual insurance. Viewing and commissions available near Albright. phone 8 on 409.
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