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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
6
A movement promotes nut trees as vital to U S tree planting programs and farm America. Experts claim widespread nut orchards along highways and hillsides could greatly increase protein and fat food sources, with estimates that 25 million acres of nuts could feed the nation’s 100 million people.
The article notes that North American Indians excel in reed and root baskets, South American communities weave palm fronds, and South African tribes craft baskets with resourceful disposal of materials. It explains basketry’s rise before pottery and its effect on household economics.
An Ohio farmer showed flies reduce milk yield by using a home built trap. With 20 cows he measured profits after one week of restricted flies, finding eleven pints more milk per day. He built a lean-to with curtains to guide cows through, then closed doors so flies clustered and were killed.
In windy days the need for ear protection against dust and soot is clear. Ear screens, light gauze shields over the outer ears, could keep dust from entering while muffs preserve warmth. Women use hair puffs and veils. perhaps men would buy ear screens.
The passage extols sacrifice as a powerful force guiding vision and wealth. It contrasts material poverty with spiritual riches, asserting that true sacrificers give the world a vision enabling monetary growth. It contends great souls toil without recognition, becoming benefactors to all.
Wisconsin citizens of Indian descent receive admired tribute for World War service. Nancy Skenandore, born June 1861 at Oneida near Green Bay, trained as a nurse in 1890, practiced until her death in 1918, first Indian trained nurse in the United States. bronze tablet at Oneida Church entrance honors her.
Mrs Turner Eva Francis Meloy born January 31 1872 in Clark county Illinois died April 17 1920 in Sioux City Iowa aged 48 years 2 months 16 days married Charles P Turner November 21 1888 to this union three daughters Winifred Cora Violet and an adopted son Frank Dalzell of Longview Illinois survived by husband daughters sister and two brothers Funeral services held at home and burial in Graceland Park cemetery Sioux City Iowa
An editorial jab notes many poets remain alive while graveyards yawn for those long gone, reflecting on verse, mortality, and memory in Warwick New York.
A metaphorical note compares blind force to intent in pursuit of goals. It suggests that strength without planning yields little, using the image of an elephant pushing and ending with hay as a cautionary symbol.
Minnie Brummet aims as Administratrix of Elmina D. Watson estate Clark County Illinois. She will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall July Term first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay promptly. May 5 1920. Sam Scholfield attorney.
Notice to heirs and distributees that on Monday June 7 1920 the administrator will present his final report to the County Court at Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from all duties in the estate of W R Patton. Also notice for the estate of James M McCleary that on the same date the administrator will request discharge and heirs may appear to resist.
Charles E. Sullivan a Marshall shoemaker endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after relief from back pain and kidney irregularity following a Columbus Kansas visit two years apart. He urges neighbors to try the remedy citing his recovery and repeated use.
The speaker describes dizziness with blurred vision and specks, credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief, and states the cure is permanent. Price is 60 cents at all dealers. Advertising from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
Nellie E Hanks executrix of James C Hanks deceased Clark County Illinois will appear at the Clark County Court House Marshall in July to settle claims. Heirs and creditors must present claims or debts for payment before the July term and those indebted should pay promptly.
By virtue of a special execution marshal sale is set for May 15 1920 at 2 pm at the East Door of the Court House Marshall Illinois. The sale covers the south half of lots 1 3 4 5 and 6 in block 4 in the Town of Cumberland Clark County. Judgment was obtained against John W Watson in favor of Lela Ann Beachout.
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