Plant explorers in Northern China seek hardy crops for US use
The Department of Agriculture reports on Meyer and Stig Intiepla’s expedition across Manchuria and Shansi to locate novel plant varieties. They found hulless oats and barley, a tall cabbage, a red strawberry tree, and new watermelon strains, plus drought tolerant rose and muskmelon slips. They note potential for northern cultivation and new edible tubers from wild Chinese varieties.
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Department ‘of Agriculture
China
Stig Intiepla
Brer White Mountains
Manchuria
Meyer
United States
Shansi
Monegolia
United BB States
Spm
Waure
Husbands
Plant Bureau
State Department
Mercedes River
Uruguay
The
Sunday Magazine
Disease in the Schools and Contagion Risks
Technical World Magazine notes that over 100000 school children are affected yearly by diphtheria tuberculosis and scarlet fever with about 20000 deaths. It cites outbreaks in Millgrove Ohio and highlights mass screening early detection and removal of contagious pupils as a public health measure. It cites Massachusetts New York Philadelphia statistics on exclusions and eye diseases and the role of medical inspection in preventing spread.
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Millgrove
Ohio
Massachusetts
New York City
Philadelphia
Technical World Magazine
Fight House Flies This Summer With Simple Health Rules
The nation faces a campaign to control house flies and curb disease spread. Health authorities urge households to follow simple preventive rules outlined in state bulletins, aiming to reduce outdoor and indoor fly propagation and protect families from illness.
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State Board of Health
Local Clues Incomplete. Page Fragment Hints At Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Goldwin Michigan and Roden Prepelvs with unclear context. No clear event, date, or outcome emerges. The readable bits suggest a local notice or column fragment but lack structure to confirm details.
Rescue Kidney Aid Pledge From Ailing Back Citizen Testimony
Marshall citizen Mrs. Cyrus Johnson of South Street Marshall recounts kidney disease symptoms including backache headaches and urinary irregularities. She praises Doan's Kidney Pills from Harlan's Drug Store noting complete cure after five boxes. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
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Marshall
Cyrus Johnson
South St.Marshall
Iil
Dean
Harlan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Final Settlement Notice in Clark County Illinois
State of Illinois Clark county estate of J F Haueisen deceased to heirs and distributees final report of acts and doings will be presented June 7 1909 at Clark county court house Marshall Illinois to be discharged from duties and responsibilities resist if desired John L Hawker Admr Hollenbeck Connelly Attys 20 2
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State of Illinois
Clark County
J. F. Haueisen
Court House
Marshall
Illinois
John L. Hawker
Admr
Hollenbeck & Connelly
Attys
Notice of Publication Chancery Illinois Circuit Court 1909
Notice is given to non resident defendant A D Akins in the Clark county Illinois Circuit Court Chancery term 1909. Complainants L D Secrest and Edgar Summers filed their bill April 30 1909 and a summons returnable June 7 next is issued. Clerk Daniel Emerson. Marshall Illinois May 4 1909.
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State of
Ilinois
Clark County
A. D Akins
Circuit Court
Daniel Emerson
H. R. Snavely
Sol. Marshall
Bicfour Route Excursions for May
Travel promotions list various round trip and on sale dates to multiple cities including Asheville Denver Harrisonburg and Seattle Alaska trip plans. Special south and west routes highlight seasonal departures with tickets on sale May through September and frequent Tuesday sales.
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Winona Lake
Asheville
N. C
Denver
Colo
Harrisonburg
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Francisco
Los Angeles
San ’ Diego
Newport
Virginia Beagh
Cincinnati
Marshall Herald Promotes Free Piano Contest
The New York Advertising Co offers a $400 piano as a free prize in a five month contest starting April 14. Votes come from subscriptions and purchases at local merchants. 1000 votes per 5 cents, 6 votes per 5 cents, and coupons deposited weekly. Prizes include a $6 gold piece at 100000 votes and a $15 ladies gold watch at 200000 votes.
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New York Advertising Co
Merchants of
Marshall
Rockford vi
Marshall Herald
Tate
The
Herald
McNutt & Cook
Boots
BE. A. Lockardy
Lesevre’s
James
Brady
Rademaker & Son
Ron? Dixon
Robert
South Elder
Bryan & Cork
East Williams
D. W. Wilson
Lovell & Cl Cleme
T. E. Davis
Chas
Gummere
Warren Wilson
West End
P. E. Read
Chae BE. Sullivan
W. S. Spotts
Ted Swern
Huskiness
McNutt & Cook's
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Wen Tarte
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Annals of America
Long Bridge
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Virginia
Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes
Abrahama
South
Abraham
Goldwin
Boniéawarestein
Wetdo Ivatez Faylow
Ofa
L. D. Secrest
Edgar Summers
William Huckaba
Catharine Wier
Alice Bartlow
William K. Bartlow
Minnie Philippi
William Weber
Ada Gray
John J. Ellis
A. M. Summers
A. D. Akins
Emily Huckaba
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Tue Herald
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