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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
2
A reader notice lists subscription price at 1 per year and 25 cents for a card of thanks. Obituary poetry and lodge resolutions are priced, and entertainment announcements with admission fees are charged per line. The Herald claims the largest Clark County circulation.
House members clash as Democrats push the Underwood tariff while opponents warn of harm to industry and sugar growers. Broussard and Kinkead challenge party lines urging reconsideration of live stock and sugar rates amid GOP applause. Lorimer politics and direct election momentum loom for 1914 senate race.
Proponents fail to secure a two thirds majority in the lower house, surrendering and postponing further consideration. Republicans walk out and vow to withhold votes if administration push continues, amid charges of deliberate trickery and behind closed doors caucus strategy.
A bill proposes restricting public school construction and remodeling to comply with lighting heating ventilation seating toilets water supply and fire protection standards issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The county superintendent of schools would approve plans and specs when they substantially meet those standards.
In Philadelphia the United States Court denied a new trial for five men linked to the International Lumber and Development Company. Promoters John R. Markley and Isaiah Miller of Chicago were fined $10,000 each and jailed fifteen months, while William H. Armstrong Jr. and Charles R. McMahon of Philadelphia were fined $2,000 each and jailed two years. Col. Alfred C. Stewart of Mason City Iowa, a director, fined $1,000 and jailed one year. The case involved stock sales tied to Mexican property and alleged fraud with nearly $6 million obtained through mail and newspaper advertising.
C W Legg becomes agent at the C H and D depot in Casey Ohio. County Superintendent Drake visits Marshall to review Casey schools. C W Shimel attends the national good roads convention in Kansas City. Mrs William Tolle dies at 45 after months of illness. Al Donner returns from Indianapolis for a short visit. Samuel S Cooley and Ada Ester wed at officiating justice A B Bean. Naomi Keller of Keota Oklahoma will live with grandparents M T McKingie. A refinery locomotive damaged wiring and toppled a big smoke stack injuring the bolled house roof section.
A Sanbury Pennsylvania resident named John Suple praises King’s New Life Pills as superior for constipation and indigestion. He claims the remedy quickly relieves symptoms and restores normal bowel function. The letter cites local drug stores Taubeneck and Davidson as places carrying the product.
J Howard Edwards urges Clark county farmers to stay. He argues farm life builds character and yields strong returns amid improving roads and schooling reforms. He notes city isolation fades with rural telephones and delivery, urges prudent farming, and calls for consolidating country districts to boost education opportunities.
The text records various moves and land claims with names like Batey Buckner Daggett Adams Barker Barker heirs Fulton and Mrs Barker. It notes A M Barker of Crystal Lake Ill died last September leaving a two million dollar estate mainly stocks and bonds with charities and relatives as heirs. H V Fulton is a Barker relative and may receive a share likely leading to a large home near Crystal Lake.
The ad touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a universal skin remedy for burns bruises and boils reducing inflammation and aiding healing. J T Sossaman publisher of News Cornelius NC reports one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 25c Recommended by City Drug Store Taubeneck and Davieon.
Mrs. Scyntha Stewart wife of Harvey Stewart of Charleston died Monday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Liberty church west of town Wednesday. Sheriff Gallatin and wife visited R. B. Houghton family. A driving horse killed near Parker Tan. Gas well test discussed atop old Devers farm as a possible gas body nearby.
An oath from J. Cheney of Toledo Ohio asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat all cases of pain and illness. The affidavit, sworn December 6, notes the firm F J Cheney & Co. guarantees the remedy and offers testimonials by mail.
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