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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
6
A Beverly Massachusetts resident endorses Peruna after taking four bottles for head and throat catarrh. She says her health improved, work ability increased, and recommends Peruna to all sufferers. Peruna Tablets are now available for those who object to medicines.
Sealed bids for paving curbing and grading West Main Street Marshall Illinois are due May 22 1916 at 2 pm. Bids opened publicly at City Hall. Estimated quantities include vitrified brick paving 5794 sq yd asphalt expansion joints 3203 ft Portland cement curbing 2902 ft and 2300 cubic yards excavation.
Public notice dated May 9 1916 from Marshall Illinois announces bids authorized by law and lists John W. Lewis C M Sullins and Robert Thompson as members of the Board of Local Improvements for the city of Marshall.
City of Marshall Illinois outlines a sanitary sewer construction along Pine Street from Second to Fifth Street. The project estimates about 910 linear feet of 8 inch vitrified pipe with 32 Y branches and a brick manhole, totaling around 412.26 dollars, with maps and plans on file in the City Collector’s office for contract review.
The Board of Local Improvements invites bids to pave curb and grade South Sixth Street in Marshall. Bids will be opened publicly after bidders examine ordinance maps and specifications. Estimated work includes 5130 feet asphalt joints 3020 feet Portland cement curb and 1661 cubic yards excavation.
The Board of Local Improvement projects paving grading and curbing on East Illinois. Estimated work includes about 8 175 lineal feet of asphalt expansion joints 4 150 lineal feet of Portland cement curbing and 2 730 cubic yards of material for the Marshall Clinots area.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for relief from dullness fatigue backache rheumatism sore muscles and stiff joints linked to kidney trouble. Promises prompt efficiency and availability everywhere.
Abe Martin notes the public confusion over live stars versus film stars appearing in towns and the nation's constant wait to see which women will become the next big Abbravista figure.
The R. R. Cummins farm well near McDonald resumes drilling after retrieving nine months of lost tools from a deep well. Peoples' Natural Gas Company continues operations at 7333 feet depth begun November 1, 1911 with persistently funded effort drawing oil men nationwide.
Benjamin L Veach son of William and Cora Veach was born February 23 1884 and died April 28 1916 at age 32 years two months He married Alice Claypool on September 11 1904 and they had three children He joined Clarksville Baptist Church in 1908 and remained active He is survived by his wife one son Ivan his parents one brother one sister and other relatives Funeral services were held at Blue Grass church by G L Huggins with burial nearby Also includes an advertisement urging readers to cut out a coupon for Foley products.
A critique of military unpreparedness after Mexican raids. The piece notes Villa's surprise attack on Columbus, New Mexico, killing soldiers and civilians, and reports bandits’ raids in two Texas towns last Friday night that killed three soldiers, wounded several citizens, and burned a camp, questioning army discipline.
A Boston Transcript quip notes a shopkeeper says advertising ruined his business by letting rivals do all the marketing. The nonsensical remark satirizes reliance on competitors for promotion.
A reflective line notes that much experience teaches restraint rather than active progress. The saying emphasizes prudence over impulsive action and suggests restraint can guide constructive outcomes.
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