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Obituary poetry not published. Resolutions by lodges on a member's death priced at one dollar. Entertainment announcements with admission fees charged at five cents per line.
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
4
Obituary poetry not published. Resolutions by lodges on a member's death priced at one dollar. Entertainment announcements with admission fees charged at five cents per line.
In an open letter published Saturday Roosevelt writes to R B Caswell of Minnesota that only he can be nominated against the bosses. The piece notes the ego would be funny if not dangerous and questions trusting Taft to pick officials.
The column mixes presidential campaign chatter with a valorizing tribute to Titanic and Birkenhead heroes. It ponders Roosevelt Taft Bryan Harmon politics while recounting acts of courage from 1852 and 1912, then ends with Marshall church prayer meeting plans for Wednesday nights.
Health in and around Martinsville remains good while visitors from Decatur Auburn and Orange appeared in town. Mayor Buxbaum sick but improving. several residents including Chester Snavely and Uncle Simmons were seen. A county Sunday school convention and church attendance noted as civil life continues amid rough conditions.
The passage notes Roosevelt seeking the nomination again amid a sharp 1912 party mix up. It contrasts Democratic and Republican figures, with Bryan seen as a potential but not declared candidate. The piece frames Ohio as a stage for this presidential contest dynamic.
The article notes a new pension bill that would aid most veterans in the area with monthly raises ranging from 1.60 to 9 or 10 dollars. It also mentions agricultural impacts from wet weather and a fire destroying Ed McNarlan’s two story home on South York Street, with losses around 3000 dollars.
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