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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
3
A fragment notes residents blaming the Lord for fires as others recall past hay barn lanterns. It also mentions many cars passing through Marshall and warns merchants relying only on local trade may be unalert to broader competition.
In Milliford Massachusetts the Ash Can Club gathers in the Town Hall basement with an open invite. Members discuss issues benefiting the town under the motto Save every speck. The group emphasizes accessible meetings without formality and aims for practical cleanup and improvement efforts.
A historical view explains the vote swinger as a gregarious political influencer who watches campaigns year round and quietly plants opinions. Saloon keepers and mixers used to wield such power, trading access for cash or favors and often demanding office at payoff. Campaigns should ignore bluffing sway and pursue direct public outreach to the people.
The Washington Star profiles a smiling elevator operator at Union Station known as the happiest man in Washington. He embodies contentment through health, service, and a positive outlook, showing that happiness comes from viewpoint and helping others rather than wealth.
The piece notes that New York and New Jersey have functioning school laws but warn many children evade attendance. It calls for persistent truancy enforcement, fearing parents may prioritize the current dollar a child can earn over future education and asks Clark county if any children neglect the law.
The piece urges candidates to campaign openly to earn voter trust and warns against over cautious, fake promises. It notes that real effort, clear aims, and positive track records matter, while highlighting housing shortages and the need for local investment to spur growth and jobs. It ends with a light anecdote about a child’s remark while watching a grandmother scale fish.
Illinois utility chiefs warn fuel supplies are tight as coal and oil costs soar. Prices for coal rise after a miner wage hike while oil shortages drive gas, fuel oil, and gas oil prices to new highs. Utilities like Peoples Gas, with 93 million gallons of gas oil yearly, face heavy costs as rail strikes and European demand tighten supply across Rock Island to Springfield.
The piece argues against tax cuts while the government remains on wartime spending. It notes rising debt, plans to cut expenditures, and to reframe employees from 117000 plus down to prewar levels. It urges shifting surplus workers to production and ending the federal burden on taxpayers.
The article argues country towns can grow by building social advantages and offering fair business opportunities. Banks and boards of trade support farm bureaus and specialized training, promoting pig raising, fruit growing, and poultry. Youth clubs, cattle shows, and local factories help utilize regional production and could double Marshall area output.
An education official warns that despite a nationwide aim for universal schooling many gaps exist. The speaker notes that only two states meet a claimed standard for consistent school attendance and quality across the country.
Ansel and Fred end their friendship over a dispute before a game. They choose to stay apart for days, explaining that they get along better when distant. Ansel’s father asks why they no longer play together.
Mr and Mrs S C LeSeure and daughter Janet visited Evansville Thursday for Ruthie LeSeure’s graduation from the nurses training course at St Marys hospital. Miss LeSeure will spend a few days with home folks.
Harry Kilburn born in Clark County on September 7 1875 died April 19 1920 aged 44 years 7 months 12 days He was married to Harry Smith in 1900 with two daughters Gladys and Mary both in Evansville Indiana He leaves a father two daughters three aunts Clementine Kiger Terre Haute Emily Cleveland Terre Haute Rebecca Mullen Marshall and others He was stationed as a telegraph operator in Chicago when death occurred The funeral was at the White Church with Rev Bert Eckel and burial at Black Cemetery
Bert Allen Tingley born March 2 1801 in Darwin Township Clark County died April 15 1920 at age 19 years 1 month 13 days. Survived by four brothers Harry A Robert S James F. of Clark County and many relatives. Parents died when he was 3. Burial at Tingley Cemetery near the home of Harry Tingley in Darwin Township.
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