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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
7
A Marshall House sale ad lists house cleaning items with unit prices including steel carpet tacks five cents, tack hammers, matting tacks, wire carpet beaters, curtain rods, cotton mops, spring mop sticks, chemical dust mops, scrub brushes, shelf paper, crepe paper rolls, and special prices on queensware and chinaware for replenishing cupboards.
A brief note from agent P E Read urges buyers to beware of discount car pitches and the old tuna for nothing scam. It warns consumers to demand real value and scrutinize offers rather than fall for sleight of hand.
A local new hardware store announces complete stock including hardware, stoves, ranges, tin and graniteware, tools, paints and oils. The proprietor invites residents to call and inspect goods and prices.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference sheriff execution, circuit court appearance, and a March deadline. Names and places are unclear but indicate a county level legal action with a direct order to sheriff and mentions of Kirkwood and a venue in a circuit court.
Fragmentary reminiscence quotes Lloyd George about his career and friendships as he discusses ministerial duties. The garbled dialogue mentions fear, danger, and a sense of anchorage, with unclear references to Fielding and authority.
The store announces a new Poultry House and ready-to-serve stock including poultry butter eggs lard hides and general merchandise. It promises highest market prices paid in cash or trade and emphasizes quality prices guarantees and new goods arriving regularly.
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